Bodybuilding Aleks looks to muscle into big time; Hunt for further glory.Byline: Wendy Wendy is a female name which may be used as a short form for Gwendolyn, or in its own right. Its popularity is attributed to the character Wendy Darling from the children's play and novel Peter Pan, by J.M. Barrie. The character Wendy was inspired by a real girl. Horton AN internationally-renowned female bodybuilder is hoping to head a Welsh team onto the world's bodybuilding stage. Aleks Fowler has just returned home after taking second place in the INBA INBA Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes (Spanish) INBA Illinois News Broadcasters Association INBA International Natural Bodybuilding Association (Canada) INBA International Nubian Breeders Association world championships in Greece. The INBA, an American-based organisation dedicated to natural drug-free bodybuilding, has asked the 31-year-old to form a Welsh team to compete in the world championships in Belfast later this year. And from there, they could go on to the Universe competition in Hollywood. Aleks, who lives in Treforest with husband Alun after moving from Poland seven years ago, said: "I'll be looking for natural competitors to put Welsh athletes on the map and to promote natural healthy bodybuilding to counteract the growing steroid problem in Wales Wales, Welsh Cymru, western peninsula and political division (principality) of Great Britain (1991 pop. 2,798,200), 8,016 sq mi (20,761 sq km), west of England; politically united with England since 1536. The capital is Cardiff. ." Aleks, who also works as a part-time pole dancer, added: "I'm hoping to get some support from the various sports bodies in Wales to encourage youngsters to live a more healthy lifestyle and show them you don't need steroids steroids, class of lipids having a particular molecular ring structure called the cyclopentanoperhydro-phenanthrene ring system. Steroids differ from one another in the structure of various side chains and additional rings. to have a good shape. "Preparing for this championship and taking a Welsh teamwill mean an opportunity to educate people into leading a healthy lifestyle." Over the next few months, Aleks, who has won numerous natural body building competitions including Miss Wales Miss Wales is an annual beauty pageant, the female equivalent of male Mister Wales. Rules Miss Wales is open to unmarried women from age 16 to age 24, and organized by Vibe Models. , will be training for the challenge and looking for suitable candidates for the Welsh team. Aleks is also a personal trainer by day and fits her conditioning in around her busy schedule. A typical day for Aleks sees her getting up at 5.45am, working, training, planning and eating well and dancing at Cardiff's Fantasy Lounge four nights a week. If anyone is interested in trying out for the team, call Aleks on 07753 931732. WORK HARD, EATWELL! WHAT Aleks says a woman needs to be a top body builder: A lot of commitment and sacrifice - there is no social life. A lot of motivation to keep you going and keep up the diet. Train as hard as you possibly can - the harder you train the better the results. No chemicals. Anyone can build natural muscle providing you train hard, eat properly, rest and sleep. A few months to a few years of time depending on your physical state. The first step is in the mind, the rest comes later. Start with the mind and change the picture of yourself. wendy.horton@mediawales.co.uk CAPTION(S): HOPEFUL Aleks Fowler in the gym and, above, at the Fantasy Lounge. |
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