Jennifer Robinson will be competing in NPC’s Southern States competition held in Fort Lauderdale, FL. If you’re in the area make sure you say hi to our featured athlete and cheer her on!

Jennifer Robinson’s full bio and pictures follow the break.

I have pretty much always been active in sports and fitness. When I was younger I participated in school sports and I used the gym sporadically. As I got older, I got married and had a beautiful daughter. I then began working two jobs and going to school so fitness took a back seat.

I entered the police academy and it was a wonderful opportunity to make my fitness goals a priority again. It was perfect timing that I was able to get paid to train for 2 hours a day!!! After graduation from the training academy, I made great friends that encouraged me to join the police department’s track and field team. Once I joined the team, I got to train with the men’s track team and we have received numerous gold and silver medals throughout the years.

One day I was flipping through an Oxygen Magazine and I saw the photo results from an IFBB Pro Fitness competition. I instantly wanted to look like those girls. I have never been a gymnast but I wanted to train and diet and I wanted that physique!

I photocopied the pictures and kept them in my purse as encouragement and set a plan in motion. I began training but not watching my diet. I then wanted to streamline my training so I considered getting a trainer. I was not pleased with the trainers at the gym I was training at so I decided to become a trainer myself. I got my certification and learned so much that I then got specialized certifications.

I then learned about the figure division of the NPC and I learned that there was an upcoming show in my area. I immediately set my sights on competing. I contacted the promoter of the show, Chris Caudy, who was also a contest prep trainer. I hired him for my contest prep and followed his plan precisely. I learned so much about contest prep nutrition and how it differs from general nutrition plans. I ended up winning the overall at that show and competing in two more shows that season and I have been hooked ever since.

Currently I am prepping for the Southern States July 10, 2009 in Fort Lauderdale Florida. I will be competing in fitness. I have gained an enormous amount of confidence by competing, training, and dieting. I have learned that I am capable of a lot more than I ever thought possible. I work as a police officer, trainer, and fitness/promotional model. I also have rental property in the city. I enjoy every aspect of my life and wouldn’t change a thing. If you have a goal in mind, make a plan to achieve it and then, Just Do It.

Contest History

1. 2007 Battle on the Bluff Figure 1st place and Overall
2. 2007 Greater Knox Classic Figure 2nd place
3. 2007 TN State Championships Figure 2nd place
4. 2008 Jr USA’s Figure Competitor
5. 2008 Southern Classic Figure 1st place and Overall
6. 2008 Kentucky Muscle Figure 1st place and Overall
7. 2009 Arnold Classic Amateur Competitor
8. 2009 Southern Indiana Figure 1st place

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1. Kathy Harclerode, June Featured Athlete
2. Emily Danielson: November Featured Athlete
3. April Slutzky, April Featured Athlete
4. Kellie Williams: October Featured Athlete
5. Sofia Venanzetti, March Featured Athlete

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