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athlete profile : Ursula Beck
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| Name | Miss Ursula Beck | | Gender | Female | | Marital Status | Single | | Nationality | Australian | | Age | 26 | | Height | 163cm | | Weight | On season 52kg, off season 56-60kg | | Business | | | Profession | Finance Representative/ Hairdresser | | Qualifications | Qualified Hairdresser
Certificate III Finance
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"Stare defeat in the eye until it blinks and looks away..." Overview (A Little About Me)I am from Tasmania and have always led an active sporting lifestyle and decided to compete in my first figure competition in March 07, after 3 months of weight training and 3 months of dieting I dropped from 69kg to 55kg and from 29% B/F to about 10%, I trained and dieted myself and jumped on stage in Oct ‘07 to win the INBA Figure Novice division, without even seeing a live show before. I was stoked to have even gotten there but to win was the most amazing feeling in the world. I was then hooked on the lifestyle and dedication of the industry, I found something in life I really loved and that is the best thing that has come out of my journey to become an Australian Champion (I hope!!)
I would like to be a positive role model for current and future figure competitors and also to people who like to live a healthy, active lifestyle..
InterestsI enjoy the outdoors especially the beach. I also enjoy motorbike riding, o-seas holidays and going out to nice restaurants with friends. Favourites (Food, Bodyparts, People)CHOCOLATE, ITALIAN FOOD, A NICE RED WINE, I’m a confessed food lover
I’M AN ARMS GIRL.. I LOVE PEOPLE WITH GREAT ARMS AND SHOULDERS
I admire people who set their mind to something and achieve it, role models in the sport are Melita Jagic, Lindy Olsen and Jenny Lynn and I admire the likes of Sir Richard Bransden for his motivation and business skills. My favourite person of all time is the singer PINK…
Motivations (What Motivates Me)People in the industry with the same passion and drive as myself and also the encouragement and positive feedback from people I admire in the sport makes me strive to do my best. Training History (Years, Location, Trainer)I started weight training in March 07, 6 months before my first competition, before that I just went to the gym to keep fit and give myself something to do… I was very active growing up representing the state in Swimming and Athletics, but found my niche when I started weight training and becoming interested in the sport of bodybuilding. I train and diet myself gathering information from any source I could, internet, dvd’s and asking lots of questions… I train at the moment at Health and Fitness World Launceston but will be moving to live on the Gold Coast very soon! Training Schedule (Training Style and Tips)Mon- Shoulders, Abs
Tue- Cardio
Wed- Back, Abs
Thu- Arms
Fri- Cardio
Sat- Legs, Abs
Sun- Rest Day
I tend to train with lower weight and higher reps with little or no rest in-between sets most of the time, and change to heavier weight and lower sets to shock the body every few weeks. The only advice I can give is form, form, form!!!!
Cardio Schedule
I’m not a great fan of cardio so I try and keep it as interesting as I can by mixing it up…
I use different types of cardio including power walking, RPM, body combat classes, kick boxing, stair runs, sprints and the good old gym cardio equipment. I range from 30-45 min cardio 3-4 times a week when not prepping for a show and from 1 hour to 2 hours daily closer to comp time.
Nutrition (Examples of My Diet)Again depending on how far from competition I am and how I look and feel, depends what goes in my mouth!!
Being a food lover, I always give myself a few weeks of grace after a comp to indulge in things I normally wouldn’t eat, but this does the mind and spirit good, then I go back to good clean healthy eating. I diet for 10-12 weeks before a show, cutting and changing the diet every few weeks slightly.
I once asked someone the meaning of eating clean, and this is now what I live by
“ If you can shoot it with a gun, or grow it, eat it!!!” with the exception of eggs and cheese!!
Breakfast- Oats with flaxseed oil and protein powder,
Mid Morning- Green Apple, Egg and tuna omelette
Lunch- Chicken, tuna, salmon or steak and green salad
Mid Afternoon- Protein shake, handful of nuts
Dinner- Chicken, fish or steak with green veggies
Before Bed- Slow whey protein shake
I sometimes have rice with my Lunch instead of the salad depending on energy levels...
Always be prepared with your food, this is the best way to stay on track.
Competition History-1st 2007 INBA Figure Novice, Victorian Title
-3rd 2008 INBA Figure, Intermediate Melbourne Title
-2nd 2008 INBA Figure Open, All Female Classic
Goals (Future Plans and Career Expectations)I would love to win an Australian Title and concentrate on competing internationally in ’09.
To gain my qualification in Personal Training Cert
Media Coverage (Calendars, Magazines and Newspapers)None!!! Ha, Ha
I’ll have to change that… LOL
Best Advice (Fitness, Health and Training)Never be afraid of asking too many questions and always listen to your body….
Also be happy, enjoy what you’re doing and always set yourself realistic goals! Supplements Used* WPC/WPI- Evolve Slow Whey
* Evolve Nocturnal
* L- Glutamine
* Liquid L- Carnitine
* Fish Oil Tablets
* Flaxseed Oil
* Vitamins C, B6, Calcium, Iron and a good Multi
I also use thermo/ leaning supplements leading up to a competition.
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