The ladies’s bodybuilding division has seen a resurgence because the Ms. Olympia returned in 2020, and consequently, 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 received’t be within the 2023 version in Orlando, FL on Nov. 2-5, however she will likely 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 occurring, it’s onerous 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 guide, which I hope to ultimately take to a giant display screen. That could be a massive aim of mine. I’m additionally getting ready to begin my podcast, which we’re engaged on the logos for. All of that and my T-shirt line could be exterior of bodybuilding.
What’s your first go-to meal after a contest?
I wish to go for a giant sodium hit. So, I like Hibachi. I like hen and steak Hibachi so you will get the protein and carbs in without delay.
Obtained a favourite protein shake recipe to maintain the weight loss program attention-grabbing?
I’m fairly customary. I’ve Gaspari Diet protein with creatine and peanut butter often, but when it’s a traditional post-workout shake, it’s simply Vanilla protein, creatine, and water.
You haven’t any hassle staying busy, however what are a few of your hobbies exterior of coaching?
We experience the Harley loads. Now we have a customized Harley-Davidson, and we take it out. We additionally love to do motivational talking at schools. Though it isn’t exterior of the gymnasium, I additionally do numerous teaching and contest prep. We actually don’t do a lot exterior of bodybuilding. So, it’s both using the Harley or stress-free at house.
How do you chill out on the finish of a tense day?
It is probably not the most well-liked reply, but it surely’s with a giant 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 anyplace that you simply’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 prospect 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 useless, 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 the whole lot I do. So, I simply would need to hold 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’re feeling youthful readers ought to know?
Quite a lot of kids could 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 probability that by the point you’re an grownup, you’ll discover out they have been proper all alongside. And, once you get knocked down, get again up once more.
You will discover Theresa on Instagram @tivancik_ifbbpro, TikTok @theresainvancik13, and on Fb. You may subscribe to her YouTube channel @theresaivancik as effectively.
