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Spotlight On: Anca Marcus
Category you compete in: IFBB Bikini Pro
Date of birth: February 4th :)
Hometown: Transylvania (Romania)
Career: Personal Trainer, Entrepreneur
Sports background: Rhythmic Gymnastics for 16 years
What is your favorite contest prep recipe? Home made pancakes: 1/2cup oats+ 4 egg whites+ 1/2cup blueberries +2 splenda + dash of cinammon
What part of your physique are you currently working on? Shoulders and calves
Name one piece of nutrition /fitness advice that has stuck with you. ABS are made in the kitchen is my FAVORITE
If you could compete in one other event ( FBB, physique, figure, fitness, bikini) which would it be and why ?I wouldn't do any other division. I love the bikini division and I think my body type is perfect for it.
Why NPC: I started competing in the 2006 Muscle Mania bikini shows but always dreamed of competing in the IFBB. Since I have more of the bikini body type Figure wasn't an option. When they started the NPC Bikini division in 2009, I was thrilled. I competed in the second ever NPC bikini show, The Orange County Muscle Classic and won my division and the overall title. From there I was shortly on my way to the IFBB!
What do you like best about competing? I love the entire process! Getting ready for the show, the adrenaline before stepping on the stage, and of course the results and the satisfaction I receive when I'm onstage. Placing top 5 is always a plus too!
Competition history:
2009 NPC Orange County Muscle Classic XXXII, Class B winner and Overall winner
2009 NPC California State Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships, 2nd Class B
2010 IFBB Tournament of Champions, 3rd
2010 IFBB Olympia, 16th
2011 IFBB MuscleContest Pro Bikini Championships, 5th
Next competition: IFBB Europa Super Show or the Phoenix Pro. Whichever one my trainer and I feel is best for me!
Favorite cheat food: Angus beef burger and sweet potato fries!
Favorite body part to train: Legs
Least favorite body part to train: Back
Hobbies: Sports, Music, Dancing, Fashion
What is the biggest lesson you have learned over the years when it comes to competing? I have learned that there is always room for improvement !!!
What is your favorite contest prep supplement? EVP & CELLKEM
Favorite quote : Don't leave for tomorrow what you can do today!
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