BY COACH NADIA POPOVA
Fitness and natural bodybuilding have always been my passions since I moved to the U.S. And now, after a brief pause, I am competing again – now as a Wellness Athlete. You know me as a personal trainer and the founder of the Send Me a Trainer team in Coachella Valley. But I am also a successful bodybuilding athlete. I love everything related to fitness and wellness and firmly believe there’s no limit to self-growth. I aspire to inspire our clients to embark on a lifelong fitness journey, bringing into their lives this special kind of joy – maximizing the potential of their bodies to feel healthier, stronger, and more confident. By embracing fitness and wellness, they can discover a new level of vitality and happiness that enhances every aspect of their lives.
My Bodybuilding Journey
I have competed in a total of 15 bodybuilding shows as an amateur Bikini athlete. Among my first and second places with medals and trophies, I received the title of overall champion bikini athlete at Border States in San Diego, California in 2021. I also competed in a National Level Show in New Jersey and took second place as a Master Bikini Athlete in 2018. In 2023, I received the Iron Man Magazine Pro Card and became a professional athlete.
To date, I have competed exclusively in Fitness Bikini competitions. While I still love them and believe this type of bodybuilding is an amazing way to discover your body’s potential and build an impressive, athletic yet feminine shape, I am now embarking on a new challenge: competing as a Wellness Athlete. What’s the difference, you may ask?
The Wellness Athlete competition requires a fuller, more muscular physique, emphasizing the lower body, especially quads and glutes. Unlike Bikini competitions, Wellness is about maintaining overall muscle symmetry without striving for extreme leanness. This new challenge allows me to explore a different aspect of fitness and bodybuilding, pushing my limits and continuing my journey of self-discovery and growth.
Conclusion: Embarking on this new path as a Wellness Athlete is an exciting step in my fitness journey and I want to share it with you, our dear clients and followers! I believe this new challenge is an amazing opportunity to grow and inspire fellow fitness lovers, proving that with dedication and passion, we can constantly evolve and achieve new heights.
