Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding fitness trainers and competitors who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in field of fitness modeling and competitions?
Ms. Gina Ostarly:
I love mentoring others in the fields of fitness training and competition training. In the field of personal training, I would say the most important skill set to develop is true genuineness. Coaching and educating others to adapt a healthier lifestyle is multi-faceted. You need to possess a real genuineness in wanting to know about your clients
wants, needs, goals, struggles, etc. Each client is unique. Some will succeed with simple strategies and be self motivated, while others will need more hand holding. Be ready to be versatile in delivering either and do it with ….genuineness.
In the field of competition, I encourage athletes to be ready to give a 110%. Its a very subjective sport, and one that I love. In my 20 years of competing and training others, I discovered the most important thing is to show up YOUR best. That is really the only thing we have full control of. Who else shows up, how the judges place you…..its all out
of our control.
Training hard and being fully committed results in you being your best on that particular show day. Whatever happens after that is “icing on the cake” One of my clients said the most amazing thing to me after one of her shows after I asked her how she was feeling about the outcome. She responded, “I wear my trophy everyday. So, I am good!”
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Suggest Five Fitness Tips for women who go through hormonal changes while aging and may face problems like muscle loss?
Ms. Gina Ostarly:
1. Consistency.
Its my secret weapon in achieving and maintaining personal goals. Be consistent in your workouts, nutrition, sleep, etc. The consistency of doing something is what adds up and translates into results.
2. Stress.
The lack of it! Keep levels low. Stress can result in higher cortisol levels, reduced insulin levels and shut off fat burning hormones.
3. Exercise.
Do regularly to keep body fat percentages low. Lower body fat percentages promote balance in the hormone department.
4. Food.
Be mindful of selections. Choose foods that help balance hormones naturally. Avocados, quinoa, almonds and salmon will proactively balance your hormones.
5. Sleep.
Lack of sleep or disturbing your natural circadian rhythm can be one of the worst habits contributing to a hormonal imbalances. Aim for 7-8 hours nightly to reap the benefits. Hormones actually work on a schedule.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Who has been your greatest influence and motivator in your success in the field of fitness?
Ms. Gina Ostarly:
I have been influenced and motivated by so many people since entering the field of fitness. Some are icons in the industry, and some are not. I have been in the fitness and health industry for almost 2 decades. Nailing down just
one influential; role model would be tough for me. Actually, impossible. As I get older (and better), my appreciation grows for Rachel McLish. She is an icon and an ultimate example of timeless beauty for women. Rachel exemplifies we CAN be strong and sexy at any age!
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about the revolution that you’ve started “The New Forty”?
Ms. Gina Ostarly:
When I turned 40, I branded myself “THE NEW FORTY” to encourage others like me to realize that now is the time to live life to the fullest. Life is not, as previously thought, over the hill at 40. My love of living a healthy lifestyle has filtered into personal training, writing for health publications, nutritional guidance, fitness modeling, fitness
competitions, athletic coaching, and motivational speaking. My philosophy is based on establishing accountability, maintaining a healthy balance to commitment, and developing the self desire for improvement. There are no excuses. As a mother of three and grandmother of one, I know that if I can do it, so can you.
The New Forty is about being the best you can be, consistently. It’s about creating balance in your everyday routine, so that you have time to enjoy the things you love the most. Learn to respect your age and love it.
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