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I caught up IFBB Fitness Pro Bridgette Murray as she heads into the Phoenix Pro. Bridgette has made some changes to her prep and is coming into Arizona ready to rock the fitness stage.

HB: You competed the end of last year at the Ft. Lauderdale Cup. How was your experience there and what feedback were you given?
Let’s just say the experience was much better than the feedback! They (the promoters) put on a wonderful show, at a fantastic venue; we were really treated like stars. The feedback on the other hand was expected- need to bring the physique down and in better condition – it’s my main area of weakness.

HB: You’ve always had strong routines but the criticism has been your conditioning. What have you done differently to prepare for this show?
Well, I relinquished control to Kim Oddo… that’s what I did differently. In the past I have trained myself…for the most part and when you allow yourself to be in control, it easier to say “I think I have done enough cardio today…OR this one little cheat won’t hurt me.” But, the problem is…it’s never enough cardio, and the little cheats DO hurt you. It finally apparent to me that something needed to change.

HB: What prompted you team up with Kim Oddo for this show?
My husband! After the last show in Fort Lauderdale, he basically told me that if I was going to do another show that I would be hiring someone…and he suggested I contact Kim. So I did. I was skeptical at first (my own control issues, of course) – I’m sure Kim would agree…but he made a believer out of me. In the trainer-athlete relationship, and in this sport… they say ‘JUMP’, you ask – ‘how high?!’

HB: How’s it been working with Kim?
Kim has been fabulous! I couldn’t have asked for a better dyanmic, for me personally. I like a straight shooter and that’s what he is. After this experience with him…I am not sure I could ever go back to attempting it on my own. He becomes the brains of the process-so it’s nice not to think about it…you just DO IT!

HB: Is it difficult to work with another trainer when you yourself train people?
I think this was originally part of my hesitation- but it’s not difficult at all! He has my best interests in mind and will do everything he can to help me reach my goals- which is what I do for the girls I train. Training others and training yourself is two totally different ball games. Even though I may have the knowledge I need to get through this process, it much more difficult to apply to yourself than to apply to others.

HB: When Saturday’s show takes place what will we see from Bridgette Murray?
More confidence. Regardless of the outcome of the show… I will know all the hard work, dedication, and sacrifice that I put in to get here – in the big picture, bettering yourself is a huge accomplishment…so, I can finally say I am proud of what I have done~ I gave it my all.

HB: You help women with their fitness routines in Colorado or is it everywhere? Tell people a bit more about your services and what you offer to fitness competitors.
We (my husband and I) do routines for competitors anywhere and everywhere; however most end up being local. My weekly fitness classes are the core of the team training for the fitness gals. It allows us all to feed off of each other and have the support system we need as athletes in this sport. We don’t only offer routines, we do the whole package- nutrition, strength training, cardio etc- however it’s more or less an a-la-cart menu…which is why we have had other trainers refer girls to us for routines only. We also have the figure girls come to class, for conditioning and posing.

HB: Will see you in any other shows this year?
I am not sure what the rest of the year holds for me. Right now, my focus is on getting through this show and enjoying the spring. My husband and I are close to celebrating our 1 yr anniversary in May which calls for a vacation/celebration!! We’ll see where the journey takes me after that.

HB: What are your favorite supplements while preparing for a show?
Is SLEEP a supplement? Ha! Well, aside from the normal vitamins and such- I love coffee! Not a morning or practice goes by without a giant cup. BUT, if we are talking REAL sports supplements, I have to say I was introduced to MRM’s Digest All for this show- I really like the ‘digestive assistance’ it provides. It helps eliminate some of the unwanted side effects of a high protein diet! ha!