Spotlight On NPC Womens Physique Competitor: Yolanda Smith

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Published on Tuesday, 04 February 2014 15:41

Written by Yolanda Smith

Spotlight On NPC Womens Physique Competitor: Yolanda Smith

Category you compete in: I have competed in Bikini, Figure (Open & Masters) now I am a Physique Competitor.

Date of birth: 12/03/1968

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Career: In my professional career I am a Sales Professional since 1996. Coca-Cola Bottling Company 14 years, Office Depot 1 year, American Home Patient 1 yr, and currently CEMEX.

How does your family respond to your competing? I have two adult children 23 & 19 years of age, divorced 17 years. My children are very receptive of my passion of fitness and competing. I have been a certified PT, Group Instructor, Kickboxing Instructor, BodyPump Instructor, Aquatics Instructor, R.I.P.P.E.D. Instructor, and Group Fitness Instructor. My children have witnessed and been a part of my 16 plus years of instructing and facilitating various genres of fitness classes. 

What kind of goals have you set for yourself, short-term and long-term? In my competition career, my short-term goal is to achieve my Pro Card in Women’s Physique. My long-term goal is to qualify for Olympia 2015. I enjoy inspiring other women in particular to be healthy and fit, as this is the fountain of youth.

What's currently on your iPod? I typically use Pandora whenever I am working out. It depends on if I am doing cardio, or weight training. When I am doing cardio I have a variety of music that I have ordered over the years of teaching classes by John Sines (a mixer of workout music). When I am lifting weights I generally like to listen to hard core rock music or rap music.

What are your hobbies and interests outside of the bodybuilding world? To be honest, my life is very basic. I love outdoor activities such as bike riding, walking/jogging trails, reading, and volunteering for various events.

Do you have a favorite exercise? I really loved teaching BodyPump, Step Aerobics, and boot camp (outdoors).

Competition history: I have competed a total of 5 times. My first competition was in Bikini in an organization that is no longer in Business (REAL). My remainder of competitions were in Musclemania and NPC and I competed in Women’s Figure Open/Masters 35+ category. 

Next competition: My next competition is in Women’s Physique which will be on March 15, 2014, Houston, Texas (Phil Heath Classic).

Favorite Fitness Tip: My fitness tip would be to train hard, eat clean, have confidence, and practice, practice, practice!

Who would you like to thank? I am a part of a Fitness Team named (ODF) Operation Doctor Frankenstein, Todd Rogers, CEO/Founder. Working with Todd Rogers has really helped me love this sport as well as how to get my body at 45 years old, in peak condition. I am confident that I can stand side by side with another female that is 20 years younger and give her a run for it. So I owe my gratitude and thanks to Todd Rogers who saw greatness in me from the beginning.

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