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 trying to get again onstage in 2024. She additionally has sufficient on her plate to occupy her time, together with her gymnasium (Harlan’s Elite Health), her upcoming Magnificence, Brains, Bodybuilding podcast, a t-shirt enterprise, and extra. With all of that happening, it’s arduous to think about how she discovered a couple of minutes to participate in our 10 Questions characteristic, however she managed to. So, we took full benefit.
Should you weren’t a professional bodybuilder, what would your profession be?
It must be my gymnasium enterprise, which I’m already doing, however I’m additionally trying to get into performing. I’m additionally engaged on a e-book, which I hope to ultimately take to an enormous display screen. That could be a large aim of mine. I’m additionally getting ready to start out my podcast, which we’re engaged on the logos for. All of that and my T-shirt line could be outdoors 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 rooster and steak Hibachi so you may get the protein and carbs in without delay.
Acquired a favourite protein shake recipe to maintain the food plan attention-grabbing?
I’m fairly customary. I’ve Gaspari Vitamin protein with creatine and peanut butter sometimes, but when it’s a standard post-workout shake, it’s simply Vanilla protein, creatine, and water.
You don’t have any bother staying busy, however what are a few of your hobbies outdoors of coaching?
We experience the Harley loads. We’ve a customized Harley-Davidson, and we take it out. We additionally love to do motivational talking at faculties. Although it isn’t outdoors of the gymnasium, I additionally do loads of teaching and contest prep. We actually don’t do a lot outdoors of bodybuilding. So, it’s both using the Harley or enjoyable at residence.
How do you chill out on the finish of a aggravating day?
It might not be the preferred reply, nevertheless it’s with an enormous fats drink (laughs) and I sit again to chill out and watch TV.
A personal 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 all the time mentioned I want to go to Dubai. I’ve by no means been there, however a gymnasium proprietor on the market had requested me if I might need to practice there. I want to however haven’t had the possibility to go.
Should you have been a superhero, what would your superpower be?
I would really like 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.
Should you might go to dinner with somebody you haven’t met alive or lifeless, who would it not be?
I all the time wished to fulfill 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 all the time attempting to achieve success at every little thing I do. So, I simply would need to preserve getting higher at no matter I’m attempting so I can proceed pursuing and attaining my objectives and desires.
What’s a life lesson you are feeling youthful readers ought to know?
Plenty of youngsters will be bull-headed. So, I might say take heed to your mother and father and all of the adults round you as a result of they’ve already been there. There’s a good likelihood that by the point you’re an grownup, you’ll discover out they have been proper all alongside. And, if you get knocked down, get again up once more.
You could find Theresa on Instagram @tivancik_ifbbpro, TikTok @theresainvancik13, and on Fb. You may subscribe to her YouTube channel @theresaivancik as properly.
