At 58, Cora Kasperski is redefining what it means to be strong. A powerhouse in the world of fitness, she’s not just a trainer or a gym owner; she’s a living testament to the power of consistency. As the founder of Laguna Fitness—Laguna Beach’s premier private gym for over 25 years—Cora has coached thousands toward their health and wellness goals through a unique blend of personalized training, nutritional guidance, and unwavering accountability.
Every morning at 3:00 AM, six days a week, Cora begins her day with a fierce dedication to her regimen—pushing limits, building strength, and walking the walk she expects from others. As an IFBB professional fitness competitor, her discipline has made her stand apart on the fitness stage.
In this exclusive interview, we step inside Cora’s world to explore the mindset, mission, and the spirit that keeps her—and those she inspires—constantly moving forward.
Namita Nayyar:
Can you walk us through a typical day of eating for you? How do you balance macronutrients in your diet?
Cora Kasperski
I eat every three hours, times a day. Each meal is a mix of carbs, proteins and good fats to ensure I am always building muscle while supporting rapid recovery and repair. I try to never skip meals and eat the same time each day.
Namita Nayyar:
As a fitness trainer and IFBB professional, how important is nutrition in achieving peak performance?
Cora Kasperski
We talk about this a lot in the gym and it is the hardest thing for people to understand: nutrition and proper dieting is the MOST important part of fitness training and it is the hardest part for people to adopt. Getting to the gym is a change in your day. Nutrition is a change in your life.
Namita Nayyar:
What advice would you give to someone looking to improve their diet but who is new to the fitness world?
Cora Kasperski
My first piece of advice is always to take some time to learn about how nutrition works in your body. Keep a food diary and carefully monitor your weight and muscle growth. There are some basic principles, but everybody is different and you have to learn what’s best for you.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you approach meal prep and planning to ensure you’re getting the nutrients you need, especially during intense training periods?
Cora Kasperski
I meal prep twice a week: Sundays and Wednesdays. My diet is carefully planned out and I try to keep it interesting by mixing in different proteins, so I don’t get bored and get off track.
Namita Nayyar:
How do you modify your diet during different phases of your fitness journey, like bulking, cutting, or maintaining?
Cora Kasperski
That’s a hard question to answer succinctly. Let me just say that each stage has very specific fitness and nutritional needs with the goal to be as prepared as possible to walk on stage.
Namita Nayyar:
Are there any foods or supplements you swear by for energy and recovery?
Cora Kasperski
For me. Chelated Glutamine is the supplement I trust in for rapid recovery. And for energy, I use OMG Freak both by Global formulas, but I couldn’t recommend that to everyone unless they have high tolerance with caffeine.
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