Female Athletes & Models

"There are always areas I can improve - I know I can always be better" - Marika Magriplis

"I didn‘t start lifting heavy until I got into two car accidents with only 6 months apart in 2008 and 2009. My back and shoulder got injured and nothing was working for me so I started weight lifting to get the muscles around the injuries stronger." - Karen Lind Thompson

"Fear stops people from achieving fulfillment in their hearts. People should believe in themselves, have faith and accept themselves as they truly are… amazing unique human beings!" - Sandra Radav

"If you want to create that body you have dreamed about for a long time, then go and get it! Set the goal, and stick with it. MAKE A PLAN. Without a plan you can't achieve your goal! No excuses, no 50% efforts. If you want to build a better body, you are going to have to go through a whole lot of pain, sweat and tears." - Eleonora Dobrinina

"Having trained on my own for so many years and been fit and in shape I was beginning to lose my motivation and focus. I admit I was bored. I had been wanting to compete for some time and decided that at 49 it was now or never." - 51yo Donna De Lisser

"All the early mornings, dieting, cardio and weight sessions will pay off" - Sarah Allen (Eveston)

"DON’T be afraid to lift weights ladies, it's the only way you will get those curves you have always wanted." - Narmin Assria

"Don’t ever let anyone tell you how to live your life or pursue your dreams, the journey you’re on is for you. Not them." - Kayla Dee (Johnson)

"I find motivation in always trying something new, challenging myself. To take ones self out of their comfort zone is a good thing to create new motivation" - Michaela Augustsson

I “everyday it”. I work hard 365 days a year, not just 16 weeks out when it’s supposed to matter. - Kimberly Hoogendoorn