10 Questions with IFBB Professional Theresa Ivancik
The ladies’s bodybuilding division has seen a resurgence because the Ms. Olympia returned in 2020, and because of this, a number of new stars have emerged from the division. A type of stars is Theresa Ivancik, who has positioned as excessive as seventh within the Ms. Olympia in her profession. She gained’t be within the 2023 version in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, however she might be seeking to get again onstage in 2024. She additionally has sufficient on her plate to occupy her time, together with her fitness center (Harlan’s Elite Health), her upcoming Magnificence, Brains, Bodybuilding podcast, a t-shirt enterprise, and extra. With all of that occurring, it’s laborious to think about how she discovered a couple of minutes to participate in our 10 Questions function, however she managed to. So, we took full benefit.
In the event you weren’t a professional bodybuilder, what would your profession be?
It must be my fitness center enterprise, which I’m already doing, however I’m additionally seeking to get into appearing. I’m additionally engaged on a guide, which I hope to ultimately take to an enormous display. That could be a huge objective of mine. I’m additionally making ready to start out my podcast, which we’re engaged on the logos for. All of that and my T-shirt line can be exterior of bodybuilding.
What’s your first go-to meal after a contest?
I wish to go for an enormous sodium hit. So, I like Hibachi. I like hen and steak Hibachi so you will get the protein and carbs in without delay.
Acquired a favourite protein shake recipe to maintain the weight loss program attention-grabbing?
I’m fairly normal. I’ve Gaspari Diet protein with creatine and peanut butter sometimes, but when it’s a traditional post-workout shake, it’s simply Vanilla protein, creatine, and water.
You don’t have any hassle staying busy, however what are a few of your hobbies exterior of coaching?
We journey the Harley loads. We’ve got a customized Harley-Davidson, and we take it out. We additionally love to do motivational talking at faculties. Despite the fact that it isn’t exterior of the fitness center, I additionally do a number of teaching and contest prep. We actually don’t do a lot exterior of bodybuilding. So, it’s both driving the Harley or stress-free at residence.
How do you loosen up on the finish of a irritating day?
It will not be the preferred reply, nevertheless it’s with an enormous fats drink (laughs) and I sit again to loosen up and watch TV.
A non-public jet is ready at your native airport able to take you wherever that you just’ve by no means been earlier than. The place would you need to go?
I’ve at all times stated I wish to go to Dubai. I’ve by no means been there, however a fitness center proprietor on the market had requested me if I’d need to prepare there. I wish to however haven’t had the prospect to go.
In the event you had been a superhero, what would your superpower be?
I would love to have the ability to heal individuals mentally, emotionally, and/or bodily. I do know lots of people do the requirements like flying, however lots of people are struggline on the market.
In the event you might go to dinner with somebody you haven’t met alive or useless, who would it not be?
I at all times needed to satisfy Michael Jackson. That’s a particular one for me.
What’s a expertise you would like you had?
That could be a powerful query. I’m at all times attempting to achieve success at the whole lot I do. So, I simply would need to maintain getting higher at no matter I’m attempting so I can proceed pursuing and reaching my targets and desires.
What’s a life lesson you are feeling youthful readers ought to know?
A number of youngsters will be bull-headed. So, I’d say hearken to your dad and mom and all of the adults round you as a result of they’ve already been there. There’s a good probability that by the point you’re an grownup, you’ll discover out they had been proper all alongside. And, once you get knocked down, get again up once more.
You could find Theresa on Instagram @tivancik_ifbbpro, TikTok @theresainvancik13, and on Fb. You’ll be able to subscribe to her YouTube channel @theresaivancik as nicely.
