Monica’s Ready to Make Her Mark in Phoenix
The 2009 Team Universe overall champ, Monica Mark was set to make her pro debut last year but was plaqued by a nasty virus and the swine flu. She was unable to prepare adequeatly then but she’s recovered and ready to take the Phoenix Pro figure stage. She’ll compete this weekend and then head to the Figure International in two weeks. I caught up with Monica on the eve of her IFBB pro debut.
HB: You’ll be heading into the Arnold… Have you done two shows back to back before?
I am planning on going to the Arnold, where I hope to peak. The last time I did two shows back to back was in 2007 when I did the Team Universe and followed it with the USA about 2 weeks later. It wasn’t easy, but if you put our mind to it is achievable.
HB: Has your prep been any different knowing you will compete again in two weeks?
Not really, but I am pulling out all stops for the Arnold as I want to peak for that show.
HB: Have you been training differently since turning pro – if so how, if not why?
Turning pro means I can train more like I used to train: hard. In 2009, I had to cut back the intensity and volume of my weight training in the gym to get the physique I brought to the 2009 Team Universe. Now that I am a pro I need a little more muscularity to be competitive so I have been able to hit the weights relatively harder.
HB: What’s food helps get you through the day that you’d eat even if not preparing for a show?
I love my oatmeal. Even in the off season it is one of my favorite treats.
HB: What separates you from your competitors?
I am still trying to figure that out. I just know I like to train hard and stay strict on my diet, but I don’t think that is too different from other figure pros.
HB: Any supplements you like and would recommend for other women?
I love Isoflex Whey Protein Isolate, Evogegen (pre-workout), and the Cortisol Complex by Body by O.
Hardbody Hot Seat:
I think a glass of wine is__
Relaxing
Tiger Woods is___
A liar, but I hope he has learned his lesson.
I’m craving____
Pizza…ummmm….pizza, but not till after the Arnold.
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Best of luck to you Monica on your pro debut! Looking forward to meeting you at the Arnold.
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