Interview – Nicole Moneer, IFBB Pro

SNI: If you only had 20 minutes to get a workout in, what would YOU do?

Nicole: A lot of times 20-30 minutes is all I have, I train smarter not harder. So this is easy, weights without a doubt. Giant sets of arms or shoulders, my 2 favorite muscle groups to hit and I love burning them out with giants.

SNI: Give us your top 3 exercises for building the glutes, arms, and hamstrings.

Nicole: GLUTES: kicks and jumps of any kind- squat jumps, lunge jumps, tucks and more. Being a dancer my bodyweight has done wonders for my heart-shaped bottom (as some people call it). LOL

ARMS: I go heavy on triceps and get a big burn when doing skull crushers and feel it for days, the right way!

HAMSTRINGS: Slow tempo stiff-legged dead lifts without a doubt; I can feel it for 3-4 days following.

SNI: What is the most moronic piece of advice you’ve heard a trainer give to one of his/her clients?

Nicole: Cookie cutter advice…no two bodies are alike and you have to cater programs to people not to your “limited” knowledge.

SNI: Give us your Fab Five Supplements that you take or recommend for your clients.

Nicole: Probiotics, VPX/Redline Zero Carb Protein Powder in any flavor (they all rock), Omega 3-6-9 OIL, Digestive Enzymes and a good Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D supplement.

SNI: What do you recommend as a night time snack or meal prior to going to bed?

Nicole: Nothing heavy…def not starchy carbs. You can’t go wrong with protein. I love my protein pudding recipe. Hop on my fan page for this recipe and many more.

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SNI: If you could be a superhero, which superhero would it be?

Nicole: SuperGirl! Kara Zor-El came to adopt the last name of her cousin, Clark Kent. Although technically older than her cousin, her ship was caught in a kryptonite meteor and was suspended for years until she finally managed to make it to earth. Now, she has all the abilities that Superman does – super human strength, speed, stamina, super vision and lung capacity. In fact, observers note that in many cases, Super Girl actually appears to be stronger and more powerful than Superman himself.

Nicole Moneer is an NASM personal trainer and an AFAA group exercise instructor for LifeTime fitness where she advises private clients and leads large group classes. She also holds Power Plate, Zumba and TRX certifications.  She is also a Top 5 nationally and Top 10 internationally ranked PRO fitness competitor and fitness model.