SNI: What/Who inspired you to work in the Fitness industry?
Carla: I became a trainer at 7 yrs old. Seriously. I had a friend who competed in Little Miss pageants and was afraid to sweat so I decided I would ‘make her tough.’ I made her run, do push-ups and jumping jacks. That was play time for me!
SNI: What is the most difficult aspect of training fitness and figure competitors? Diet? Training?
Carla: It’s usually the mental aspect. Competitors need to be patient, disciplined and trust the process. A competitive physique is developed over time, not in a mere 12-week program. There is always progress being made if you stay consistent with proper training, nutrition and supplementation.
SNI: What are your top 5 Super Foods and top 5 Supplements that you recommend to your fitness/figure competitors?
Carla: Super Foods: Greek yogurt, dark green vegetables, wild salmon, avocado, sweet potatoes
Supplements: Vitality Total Mutli-Vitamin by Melaleuca, VPX Zero Carb whey protein, VPX NO-Shotgun & Synthesize, VPX Power Shock, VPX Meltdown
SNI: Many figure/fitness competitors gain a lot of weight after a show; what advice would you give to these individuals?
Carla: Don’t go back to bad habits. Eat and train like a fitness model/competitor year round. My motto is: There is no off-season…you can take a day or a week off, but not a season!
SNI: What is the most common myth or obstacle that you run into regarding training figure/fitness competitors?
Carla: That drugs and breast implants are necessary to win!
SNI: Any last parting comments?
Carla: Many competitors focus so much time and energy into their diet and training programs and yet neglect something very important, their skin! A lean and ripped physique with saggy, dehydrated, sun-damaged skin is not pretty. Stay out of the tanning beds, always wear sunscreen and don’t forget to exfoliate and moisturize regularly.
Carla Sanchez has extensive experience in the fitness industry as an IFBB professional fitness competitor, writer, speaker, model and coach. She is a former Denver Broncos Cheerleader and is the founder/owner/and coach of the Performance Ready Fitness, Figure & Bikini Team and online PR Fit Club. She is a 3-time recipient of the Colorado National Physique Committee, “Trainer of the Year” award and is a leading expert in fitness, figure and bikini competition training as well as physique transformations in men and women. Carla graduated from The Colorado College in Colorado Springs, Colorado and is a fitness spokesmodel for VPX Sports Nutrition.
To learn more about Carla and The Performance Ready Team, visit www.performanceready.com
