Jennifer Gates

July 20, 2010 by Iron Man Magazine  in Hardbody, Photos
 

 

Jennifer Gates

Compiled by Steve Holman
Photography by Michael Neveux

Height: 5’1”
Age: 32
Weight: 112 currently; 109 contest and 115 off-season
Hometown: Indianapolis, Indiana
Current residence: Plainfield, Indiana
Occupation: Personal trainer, nutritionist, nurse and full-time mommy
Workout schedule: Monday: legs; Tuesday: cardio; Wednesday: back, shoulders and chest; Thursday: cardio; Friday: bootcamp-style workout; Saturday: bleachers and sprints; Sunday: off
Sample bodypart workout (legs): Giant set: leg extensions, leg curls and walking lunges—three rounds; superset: plié squats and stepups on bench—three rounds
Favorite foods: Healthful, protein pancakes; nonhealthful, Mexican food
Factoid: “I’m a single mom of two kids, ages 12 and six. I work as a pediatric nurse and started out in the fitness industry with bodybuilding before figure. My father is a bodybuilder who is competing in the Masters Nationals this year. I love girlie things like makeup, hair, nails, shopping and lip gloss—I have more than 50 tubes of it.”
Future plans: “I plan to keep my Figure Olympia title this year and to inspire women and mothers of all ages to be in their best shape possible.”
Contact info: www.JennGates.com or send e-mail to figureolympia08@yahoo.com. IM

Compiled by Steve Holman
Photography by Michael Neveux

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