“It was a worrying feeling,” she admits. “I desperately needed to be sure I wouldn’t look out of place. I hadn’t even been to a competition to watch what went on, and that’s why my trainer was invaluable to me.” Kelly’s trainer, Jon, looks after her diet, nutrition and posing. “He had confi-
dence and that gave me confidence,” she says. “I came to him nine weeks before the date of the show. He looked at me and knew I’d work hard, and he was right. Jon knows I work as hard as I can every time I’m in the gym. He can read my face without me saying a word, and he knows how far he can push me.” In fact, Kelly’s first piece of advice to an aspiring natural bodybuilder would be to find a supportive trainer with experience in your chosen class. “When you’re taking your body to the next level of fitness, it’s so important to have that level of professional support,” she says. “We all have our down days, so having someone to guide you through is vital. Competing is great, but what works for one person might not work for another. It’s about learning the limits your body can go to and adjusting throughout the process. If you’re not happy, make the neces- sary changes and move on. Do your own research into the competitions and—unlike my approach—do attend a few shows to see what to expect. My best piece of advice would be to keep a positive attitude whilst taking the step into bodybuilding or fitness model-
KELLY’S WEEKLY TRAINING SPLIT
DAY ONE Chest and Front Delts Flat bench presses Incline bench presses Incline flyes Cable crossovers Shoulder presses Dumbbell lateral raises DAY TWO Cardio, circuits or intervals
DAY THREE Back and Rear Delts Lat pulldowns
Single-arm dumbbell rows Dumbbell rear flyes DAY FOUR Cardio, circuits or intervals
DAY FIVE Arms
Barbell curls
Dumbbell hammer curls Ez-bar curls Cable triceps extensions Overhead triceps extensions Bench dips DAY SIX Legs
Deadlifts
Smith machine squats Leg presses Leg extensions Lunges Lying leg curls Seated or standing calf raises DAY SEVEN Off or light cardio
“I’m a huge fan of the leg press. I always set myself goals and this really drives me. I also like walking lunges and deadlifts —anything which allows me to lift really heavy.”
ling. I believe positive thoughts turn into positive actions. This will help keep you going through the ups and downs.” Kelly’s success as a natural body- builder hasn’t sprung from nowhere. Growing up in New Zealand, she was a sporty child and teenager, doing gymnastics, muay thai and playing rugby. We asked her what other sport she’d love to excel at. “If I wasn’t a bodybuilder, I reckon I’d either be a professional mixed martial artist, or a pro snowboarder,” she revealed. “I’ve been snowboarding since I was 13. I love being up on the ski fields with nobody else around; that’s my time. You can land on your arse and laugh your head off! I also did kickboxing for years and love the sport. I’m a big fan of the UFC.” Between running two gyms, teaching, working as a personal trainer and keeping on top of her social media commitments, Kelly doesn’t have a lot of time for unwind- ing, but knows it’s important to rest and relax. “I really love going to a cafe, having coffee with friends, going for breakfast or even just a walk,” she says. “My partner and I are so busy, we actually book rest days into our calendars. If it’s not in the diary, it might not happen, and that’s no good! I love Sunday mornings: we go to a cafe in a local garden centre with friends and have coffees and a cooked breakfast.” M&F
SNAPSHOT NAME: Kelly Rennie BORN: 1st March, 1982 PLACE OF BIRTH: New Zealand LIVES: Sheffield, UK HEIGHT: 5' 7" (168 cm) WEIGHT: 126 pounds (57.2 kg) CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: World Sports Model Agency Fitness and Overall Winner 2010 and 3rd Figure UK British Natural Body Building Federation 2010 SPONSORED BY: Global Fitness Music, Designer Physique Australia and has recently signed with Optimum Nutrition. CONTACT: Email:
kellyrennie@gmail.com WEBSITE:
www.kellyrennie.com
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