Namita Nayyar:
To perform the best you need to fuel your body well to stay well nourished, what according to you should comprise a healthy breakfast meal for a sportswoman? Also, what snacks do you recommend as a part of post training nutrition?
Anicka Newell:
Breakfast is my FAVORITE meal!! I go to bed looking forward to waking up in the morning purely because I can’t wait to make my breakfast. I like to switch it up day to day but I make just about everything; protein pancakes, French toast, eggs, omelets, hash browns, turkey bacon, muffins, smoothies, breakfast burritos, etc. I always add a side cup of fruit and some sliced avocado to my meal. And I cannot start my morning without a cup of coffee. I keep lots of snacks in my house that I can munch on throughout the day but my favorite post-workout snack is a chocolate protein shake and a banana.
Namita Nayyar:
Who has been your biggest inspiration?
Anicka Newell:
There’s no single person that I look at as my biggest inspiration. I have many people that have inspired me and continue to do so. My family, my friends, my coaches, other athletes, the kids I coach, I have all of them to thank because I am constantly impressed by people in their accomplishments, big and small, and it really motivates me to be a better person and a better athlete.
Namita Nayyar:
As a personal trainer, share with us 5 tips that you would provide to a client who wishes to build up a strong physique like yours.
Anicka Newell:
Strength takes time, you can’t expect to get the body that you want in a matter of days, be patient and trust the process. 2) Building a strong physique is a commitment. The mindset “I’ll start tomorrow” is unacceptable. 3)In order to build muscle and stay healthy a good diet plan is a necessity! Your body needs healthy food to function efficiently. 4) Be sure to change up your workouts. Doing the same exercises and the same movements is not only boring but will eventually stop building your muscles. 5) Attitude is key. Always be positive about what you are doing, about what your body looks like. Go into every workout ready and excited to attack it!
Namita Nayyar:
5 Favorite exercises that are a must for building a strong core, define a workout routine.
Anicka Newell:
Abdominal and Core workouts are my favorite. I absolutely love the burn of a good ab routine. Some of my preferred exercises include; hanging leg raises on a high bar, Swimmer crunches, medicine ball sit up and throws, ab roll-outs, and variations of planks. There are so many different core exercises I love trying out new routines on a daily basis to switch it up!
