Today, I speak with IFBB Pro Mahsa Akbarimehr, who was the first Persian female to become an IFBB Bikini Pro in June of 2018! She started her fitness journey back in her home country of Iran as a multi sport athlete competing in swimming, water Polo and rowing. The youngest of three girls, her mom and dad were a big part in who she today. They were always encouraging my sisters and I to play sports, be active and competitive growing up. She started weight training in college, where she earned a bachelor degree in Computer Science engineering. After college, she won a U.S green card lottery and decided to make the move in 2011 to United States. She joined a Gold’s gym and learned about the NPC/IFBB.

 

In April 2015, she decided to compete in her first bodybuilding Bikini competition and placed first in her class. When she became U.S citizen, she was finally able to compete in national shows and won her pro card at her second national show.  She now lives in Hawaii and works with clients, sharing her knowledge, experience, physical and mental journeys with them.

Mahsa’s story is one we don’t get to hear too often. Be sure to give it a listen! Topics covered include: -breaking culture barriers -posing with personality -improving the post-show experience -working with judges’ feedback -changes in training style -having an athletic background -bodybuilding in Iran -deciding to leave Iran -working as a trainer -the importance of community

 

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TIME STAMPS [1:00] introductions [05:42] working with posing clients and posing advice [12:55] things she wishes she new sooner [18:00] working towards the Olympia and judges’ feedback [21:00] competing in s Strength competition [23:00] current training split [26:40] growing up as an athlete [29:30] inspiration to compete [32:30] Bodybuilding in Iran [37:20] deciding to come to America [43:10] studying computer engineering [45:20] a day in the life [49:00] being in a long-term relationship [55:20] advice for competitors

 

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