The ladies’s bodybuilding division has seen a resurgence for the reason that 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 shall be trying 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 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.
When 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 trying to get into appearing. I’m additionally engaged on a guide, which I hope to finally take to an enormous display screen. That could be a huge 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 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 rooster and steak Hibachi so you will get the protein and carbs in without delay.
Bought a favourite protein shake recipe to maintain the weight loss plan attention-grabbing?
I’m fairly commonplace. I’ve Gaspari Diet 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 haven’t any hassle staying busy, however what are a few of your hobbies exterior of coaching?
We journey the Harley lots. We’ve a customized Harley-Davidson, and we take it out. We additionally love to do motivational talking at schools. Despite the fact that it isn’t exterior of the fitness center, I additionally do a variety of teaching and contest prep. We actually don’t do a lot exterior of bodybuilding. So, it’s both driving the Harley or enjoyable at house.
How do you loosen up on the finish of a hectic day?
It will not be the most well-liked reply, however 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 wish 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 wish to prepare there. I wish to however haven’t had the prospect to go.
When 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.
When you might go to dinner with somebody you haven’t met alive or lifeless, who wouldn’t it be?
I at all times wished 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 making an attempt to achieve success at all the pieces I do. So, I simply would wish to maintain getting higher at no matter I’m making an attempt 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 may 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 likelihood 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 could find Theresa on Instagram @tivancik_ifbbpro, TikTok @theresainvancik13, and on Fb. You may subscribe to her YouTube channel @theresaivancik as effectively.
