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athlete profile : Sara Picken-Brown
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ASN Athlete | Name | Ms Sara Picken-Brown | | Gender | Female | | Marital Status | Other | | Nationality | Australia | | Age | | | Height | 5ft | | Weight | Off season 50kg/ In season 40kg | | Business | Pocket Rocket Productions | | Profession | Personal Trainer and Fitness Speaker | | Qualifications | Degree Dance and Performing Arts (QUT)
Professional Classical/Contemporary Dancer in Australia and Europe for 4 years
Cert 3 & 4 Fitness & Personal Training
Group Exercise Instructor & Management
Certification in Rehabilitation Exercise, Nutrition
5 years competitive figure/bodybuilding
Model Work with Model Promotions Australia,Osborne Photography |
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"�How hard can it be�
�Achievement depends on passion but dies in emotion�
" Overview (A Little About Me)A Figure Champion, Personal Trainer (KINECT accredited) of 8 years and ex-Classical Ballet dancer. Sara�s holistic approach to the health and wellbeing of her clients in addition to her understanding of the psychological impact poor body image can have on both men and women is testimony to the hundreds of lives she has helped change for the better. Due to chronic and poorly diagnosed injury, Sara was forced to refocus her lifelong career goals. �Deciding to stop dancing was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make, the psychological effects of which were very impactful. The gym helped me feel good about myself and my body again.� Improved self esteem and feeling healthy were just some of the benefits she has continued to promote through her training philosophies and share with her clients. A commited athlete and supporter of bodybuilding, Sara always aims to promote the sport positively and share the benefits of vitality and health that are it�s message. InterestsGreat food, good wine and plenty of laughter Favourites (Food, Bodyparts, People)My partner inspires me everyday, the careers of Monica Brant & Rosa Maria Romero are inspirational.Both awesome athletes and very smart career women. Richard Branson is someone I�d love to meet and I think Posh Spice would be a blast to party with. Favourite body part: Legs and butt, love training them too. Hate cardio with a passion.
Favourite food-Baklava and French red wine.
Motivations (What Motivates Me)Winning and being healthy Training History (Years, Location, Trainer)Been training consistently for 8 years usually on my own, now my coach and partner and collegue Perry Venakis trains with me. Various gyms-Dohertys, Fitness First, Integrate PT Training Schedule (Training Style and Tips)Anything and everything from functional, plyometric, power work, sprint training-always different always interesting
Cardio Schedule
Not until near comp day and only if I have to-I hate it remember!
Nutrition (Examples of My Diet)8 small meals of clean & Organic meat and veg and essential fats.
Carbohydrate source at every meal.
Protein shakes post training, L-Glutamine before bed, and 4 litres of water through out the day.
I enjoy coffee too, so 2-3 espresso�s revs me up!
Competition History* 2005-All Female Classic-Novice Figure-1st Place
* 2005- All Female Classic- Figure Overall - 1st place
* 2005-Australian Titles- Figure Class Open- 1st place
* 2005- Australian titles- Figure Overall- 2nd Runner up
* 2006-Australian Titles- Figure Open-2nd Runner up
* 2007-Victorian Titles- Figure Open-1st Runner up
*2008-Victorian Titles-ANB-Figure 2nd
*2008-Victorian Titles-IFBB-Figure 1st
*2008-Australian Titles-IFBB-Figure 2nd
*2008-Australian Titles-ANB-Figure
Goals (Future Plans and Career Expectations)To compete internationally and continue inspiring other to compete and be healthy. Media Coverage (Calendars, Magazines and Newspapers)Oxygen Magazine, Australian Ironman, Regular article publication in Docklands News, Website blog, Foxtel Interview Lifestyle Channel 2008, Photography work with Model Promotions Australia. Best Advice (Fitness, Health and Training)Be consistent with your training and diet, listen to your body, take emotional drives out of your �self talk�, laugh as often as possible and breathe deeply-you�ll be surprised how calm you feel afterwards. Supplements UsedSupplements used:
Nutrabolics NOZ Creatine
Evolve L-Glutamine
Isolate Protein (Dymatize or Evolve), Fish oils
Vitamin C
Multi vitamins
Tribulus (Zeus or Megamass)
Before the comp day if I need to, I will use SAN Shredded to eliminate water.
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