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From the age of eight, I grew up watching my parents
participate in competitive bodybuilding. They soon decided
to start doing bodybuilding competitions and that is where
the seed was planted in me to push every ounce of my
being beyond its limits.
I went to bodybuilding shows constantly for years and
became so savvy at critiquing physiques that I was asked to
be a “test judge” for the Supernatural Bodybuilding and
Fitness Federation( SNBF ) at age ten. I always loved
watching the figure and fitness women. I decided at 13 that I
would talk to a promoter about starting to compete and I
was told to wait another year to make sure.
At the age of 14, I competed in my first figure competition. I
did not make top five and that only pushed me to work
harder. Three months later, I turned pro at my second show
at age fifteen.
Currently I’m 18 years old and there are a few challenges to
being a young pro. The biggest obstacle to being a young
pro is the perception that I can rely solely on genetics and
youth to win shows.
At one of my early shows, promoters were bombarded with
emails from my competitors concerning my participation.
After receiving an un-deserved second place, a judge told
me to accept it because I “have all the time in the world to
win titles.” The fact is I have to work harder or just as hard
to dedicate time to perfecting my physique. Presently, I am
a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania where I am a
member of the varsity women’s track team. Reconciling
academia and athletics at an Ivy League institution while
maintaining my pro arena is no easy feat. I overcome these
challenges by planning wisely. I decide to do my shows
primarily in the summertime only so that my grades will not
be affected by my diets. When it comes to the competitions,
I bring my best package, keep working hard, and focus on
what I can control.
The sport of figure bodybuilding caters to my competitive
nature. In the seven pro shows that I have done, I have only
placed out of the top three once and less than second only
one other time. I have taken three titles and placed second
twice. Recently, I experimented in a NPC non-drug tested
event and won first out of seven, qualifying for NPC
Nationals. I love the sport of bodybuilding simply because I
love doing things not everyone can do and I love seeing
how your body can look in comparison to when you do not
diet.
I also learned quickly that shows can be very political, but
after all, life can be political. Therefore these shows
prepare you for life experiences.
Ultimately, my goals for figure are to be number one in the
sport nationwide. I also want to become a health
spokesperson and fitness model for nutrition companies.
What does living the NO JOKE LIFESTYLE mean to me? It
means being something more than ordinary, more than
above average…it means being the BEAST in everything
you set out to be!
~ Cydney Gillon
University of Pennsylvania
Varsity Women’s Track and Field
SNBF & IFPA Pro Figure Champion
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102 Don't Make My Mistakes: The 10 Things I Learned From Doing CrossFit
Only patience will get you there, and respect for form and technique.
Some great advice about strength training & conditioning in this article, whether you crossfit or not.
This is brilliant. (Especially #5 in my case.)
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It’s a shame that they’re asking at all but still a great philosophy.
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