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0:00:57 > 0:01:00- Beth Workman - is a personal trainer from Cardiff.
0:01:02 > 0:01:06- She also competes in a bodybuilding - competition - bikini fitness.
0:01:06 > 0:01:09- It's growing in popularity - in Great Britain.
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- This year, she will compete - with the British team...
0:01:13 > 0:01:17- ..in the Arnold Classic Europe - in Madrid...
0:01:17 > 0:01:21- ..where athletes from across - the world will take part.
0:01:32 > 0:01:35- When I work out, - I like listening to music.
0:01:35 > 0:01:38- I like going in - to my own little world.
0:01:38 > 0:01:42- I spend about an hour a day - in the gym...
0:01:42 > 0:01:44- ..and I really enjoy it.
0:01:44 > 0:01:47- It's the best part of my day.
0:01:49 > 0:01:52- People used to tell me - that I should compete.
0:01:53 > 0:01:58- Initially, - I thought you had to be big!
0:01:58 > 0:02:02- Then I heard about the bikini - category. I like the look of it.
0:02:05 > 0:02:10- The category started because there - were lots and lots of ladies...
0:02:10 > 0:02:13- ..that were training very hard...
0:02:13 > 0:02:16- ..living a healthy lifestyle...
0:02:16 > 0:02:20- ..but were not big enough - to stand on stage...
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- ..with the body fitness girls.
0:02:25 > 0:02:28- In the bikini fitness category, - they look at the whole package.
0:02:28 > 0:02:30- The face, the beauty...
0:02:30 > 0:02:31- The face, the beauty...- - Hair, make-up...
0:02:31 > 0:02:34- ..overall balance of the physique.
0:02:35 > 0:02:37- You have to look good.
0:02:38 > 0:02:42- The poise and confidence on stage.
0:02:48 > 0:02:51- When I competed for the first time, - I came third.
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- The following year, - I won my qualifier.
0:02:55 > 0:03:00- I went on to compete in the British - and I finished third.
0:03:01 > 0:03:05- I competed in Portsmouth - and I won there.
0:03:06 > 0:03:10- That opened the door for me - to compete in Madrid.
0:03:12 > 0:03:15- Even though - I'm quite a quiet person...
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- ..I'm quite comfortable - wearing a bikini...
0:03:18 > 0:03:22- ..probably because I'm happy - with the way I look.
0:03:22 > 0:03:27- I want to show off - the work I've done to look good.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- To be on stage, - to show what you've done...
0:03:32 > 0:03:34- ..it's just feminine, beautiful.
0:03:35 > 0:03:37- You should look healthy - as a bikini girl.
0:03:40 > 0:03:45- Beth's been working as a personal - trainer for almost ten years.
0:03:45 > 0:03:49- She now works in the Universal gym - in Cardiff.
0:03:49 > 0:03:51- 30 seconds, - push as hard as you can.
0:03:53 > 0:03:55- What makes - a good personal trainer...
0:03:56 > 0:04:00- ..is someone who can adapt - to different clients...
0:04:01 > 0:04:04- ..and look at what they need - from their programme.
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- Ten. Good, rest here.
0:04:07 > 0:04:10- It's important - to motivate your clients.
0:04:11 > 0:04:15- If you don't, they won't achieve - the required results.
0:04:22 > 0:04:25- To succeed in the bikini category...
0:04:26 > 0:04:28- ..working out in the gym - isn't the only factor.
0:04:29 > 0:04:31- A healthy diet is also essential.
0:04:32 > 0:04:36- In one day, - I probably eat four or five meals.
0:04:37 > 0:04:41- A lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit, - lots of protein and carbs.
0:04:41 > 0:04:45- I try and eat - every two and half to three hours.
0:04:45 > 0:04:51- I eat about 12 chickens a week - and a lot of vegetables and fruit.
0:04:51 > 0:04:55- Everything is fresh - so I make sure I eat it.
0:04:56 > 0:04:59- My boyfriend works - in the world of sport.
0:04:59 > 0:05:02- That's really good for me.
0:05:02 > 0:05:06- He sticks to a very similar diet - throughout the year.
0:05:09 > 0:05:11- I first saw Beth in the gym...
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- ..just doing squats, I think.
0:05:15 > 0:05:20- I saw her and thought, - "Oh, she looks quite fit.
0:05:20 > 0:05:22- "I might ask her out!"
0:05:24 > 0:05:29- We go to the gym together - every morning.
0:05:29 > 0:05:33- I think it's brought us - closer together.
0:05:43 > 0:05:47- The whole point of bikini fitness - is to look naturally fit.
0:05:47 > 0:05:49- About eight weeks before a show...
0:05:50 > 0:05:51- ..I become more strict.
0:05:52 > 0:05:54- I cut out alcohol.
0:05:54 > 0:05:57- I still have one day a week - where I can have treats.
0:05:57 > 0:05:59- That's usually a Sunday.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- I'll cut out the treats - closer to the time.
0:06:06 > 0:06:09- It does become more difficult - when you're with friends.
0:06:10 > 0:06:13- If they want a takeaway - or a night out...
0:06:13 > 0:06:17- ..I wouldn't drink, - I'd fight the urge.
0:06:19 > 0:06:21- If I do have a weak moment, - as we all do...
0:06:22 > 0:06:23- ..I don't get hung up about it.
0:06:23 > 0:06:27- I just work a little harder - the following day in the gym.
0:06:31 > 0:06:35- Straight after a competition, - my first treat is a Krispy Kreme.
0:06:36 > 0:06:40- After a competition last year, - my friend Lydia bought me...
0:06:40 > 0:06:44- ..a box of a dozen Krispy Kremes, - all different flavours.
0:06:44 > 0:06:47- Three of us shared them - on the way home.
0:06:54 > 0:06:59- I drink protein shakes and take - different supplements and vitamins.
0:07:00 > 0:07:03- There's not always time - to cook six eggs for lunch.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- The quick option - is to drink a protein shake.
0:07:07 > 0:07:12- It makes up - about two of my five daily meals.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- Since I work for the Blues...
0:07:21 > 0:07:25- ..I had some stick when Beth - started doing what she does.
0:07:25 > 0:07:28- The boys would say - she had more muscles than me.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34- Now they know she competes - to a good level...
0:07:35 > 0:07:38- ..the jokes have stopped.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- It's alright now.
0:07:42 > 0:07:46- I'd say she was lively, happy...
0:07:46 > 0:07:49- ..and she has a big heart.
0:07:55 > 0:07:58- Beth's visiting - Panthers Gym near London...
0:07:58 > 0:08:01- ..to participate - in a bikini fitness bootcamp.
0:08:01 > 0:08:06- She's learning about the category's - rules, tips on hair and make-up...
0:08:06 > 0:08:08- ..and how to pose on stage.
0:08:12 > 0:08:16- Because it's brand new, - like any other category...
0:08:16 > 0:08:19- ..it's hard for the die-hards - of bodybuilding to accept.
0:08:19 > 0:08:22- They're very suspicious of it.
0:08:22 > 0:08:24- A lot didn't think - the girls trained.
0:08:25 > 0:08:27- You're toned - but you're not muscular.
0:08:28 > 0:08:30- That's what we're looking for.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- Some people think it's a joke.
0:08:34 > 0:08:37- We're not girls - with big muscles, like them.
0:08:37 > 0:08:39- Nice shape...
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- It's about making sure everybody - understands how hard they train.
0:08:44 > 0:08:46- They have to take them seriously.
0:08:46 > 0:08:50- It's the biggest growing category - we have. It's accessible to all.
0:08:53 > 0:08:55- Just finished the bootcamp. - I'm tired.
0:08:56 > 0:08:59- I've learnt a lot of good tips. - It was inspirational.
0:08:59 > 0:09:01- I've had a sponsor's goodie bag!
0:09:02 > 0:09:06- I'm going back to Cardiff - and straight back to the gym.
0:09:08 > 0:09:11- In Part 2, we find out - if all the hard work in the gym...
0:09:11 > 0:09:14- ..and the tips - Beth learnt in bootcamp...
0:09:14 > 0:09:17- ..help her - in the championships in Madrid.
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0:09:35 > 0:09:38- Beth Workman, - a personal trainer from Cardiff...
0:09:38 > 0:09:43- ..faces the challenge of competing - in the bikini fitness category...
0:09:43 > 0:09:46- ..at the Arnold Classic in Madrid.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56- It's far removed from - the Bridgend area where she grew up.
0:09:57 > 0:10:00- When I grew up, - we weren't really close.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- We argued more than we were friends.
0:10:04 > 0:10:09- She often went off in a huff - especially if she was photographed.
0:10:10 > 0:10:14- Once, when we were little, - Beth wanted new clothes.
0:10:14 > 0:10:16- Mam said no.
0:10:16 > 0:10:21- She went into her cupboard - with a pair of scissors....
0:10:21 > 0:10:24- ..and cut holes in all her clothes.
0:10:26 > 0:10:29- Now we're older, we're a lot closer.
0:10:29 > 0:10:32- We spend more time together.
0:10:34 > 0:10:37- I remember when Beth - first told me she was competing...
0:10:38 > 0:10:40- ..I was a little shocked.
0:10:41 > 0:10:43- I knew how shy she could be.
0:10:43 > 0:10:47- On the other hand, this is - the only way she can show off...
0:10:47 > 0:10:49- ..all the hard work she's done.
0:10:56 > 0:11:00- Today, Beth's taking part - in a photo shoot...
0:11:00 > 0:11:02- ..with photographer Matt Marsh.
0:11:04 > 0:11:07- I've done a lot of work - with Matt Marsh.
0:11:07 > 0:11:09- He's a really good photographer.
0:11:10 > 0:11:13- I first saw Beth - many years ago in London.
0:11:14 > 0:11:16- I thought, "This is somebody - to watch out for.
0:11:16 > 0:11:18- "She has immense potential"
0:11:20 > 0:11:25- Matt's photographs appear in the - UK's most popular fitness magazines.
0:11:26 > 0:11:29- These photos of Beth - were included in Muscle & Fitness.
0:11:41 > 0:11:43- Start with your arms down for me, - Beth...
0:11:43 > 0:11:45- ..and then gradually move up for me.
0:11:46 > 0:11:49- Make sure there's always a shape - for the body, a nice S shape.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- Cool, let's go for it.
0:11:55 > 0:11:56- Really good.
0:11:57 > 0:12:00- This is what we want. Perfect.
0:12:02 > 0:12:05- Beth's done a number - of photo shoots...
0:12:05 > 0:12:10- ..but posing naturally in front - of the camera isn't always easy.
0:12:10 > 0:12:13- Not even for someone - of her experience.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18- Photoshoots aren't easy. - Not initially anyway.
0:12:19 > 0:12:20- Excellent.
0:12:20 > 0:12:25- It is a large part of my job - to make a female feel comfortable...
0:12:25 > 0:12:27- ..in front of the camera.
0:12:28 > 0:12:32- The first few, - I was a little uncomfortable.
0:12:32 > 0:12:36- Matt's so good, - he tells me what to do.
0:12:36 > 0:12:40- He likes to show me the poses. - We always have a laugh.
0:12:42 > 0:12:46- He makes things a lot easier for me - and now, I just enjoy.
0:12:53 > 0:12:58- With the competition approaching, - Beth works even harder in the gym.
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- Everything she does there - has a specific purpose.
0:13:04 > 0:13:10- In the morning I spend around 40 - minutes running, walking or cycling.
0:13:10 > 0:13:14- In the afternoon, - I do my weights session.
0:13:17 > 0:13:22- My best features - are my arms and symmetry.
0:13:23 > 0:13:26- I'd like to work more on my legs.
0:13:31 > 0:13:36- I've been working hard - over the past few months.
0:13:36 > 0:13:39- I feel ready to compete in Madrid.
0:13:39 > 0:13:41- I still have some work to do.
0:13:41 > 0:13:45- There's just under a week left.
0:13:45 > 0:13:48- This is the most important time.
0:13:55 > 0:13:58- There might still be a week to go...
0:13:58 > 0:14:01- ..but Beth's already started - packing.
0:14:01 > 0:14:06- I'm packing things like - false eyelashes and some body oil.
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- I'll rub that - all over my body before competing...
0:14:10 > 0:14:12- ..to give my skin a nice sheen.
0:14:12 > 0:14:16- Some tan, - in case I have some disasters.
0:14:16 > 0:14:18- Hair straighteners. Tongs.
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- Most of the girls - wear plain shoes like this.
0:14:22 > 0:14:26- They don't attract attention - to the feet.
0:14:26 > 0:14:30- Shoes to wear when I'm enjoying - myself after the show.
0:14:30 > 0:14:33- I'm looking forward - to going out in Madrid...
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- ..with the girls - from the competition.
0:14:36 > 0:14:38- I've met some of them before.
0:14:39 > 0:14:42- After a week of training - and eating healthy food...
0:14:43 > 0:14:45- ..the time has come - to head to Madrid.
0:14:47 > 0:14:50- This is the most important - competition so far.
0:14:50 > 0:14:52- I'm looking forward to it.
0:14:53 > 0:14:56- I'm grateful - to have the chance to compete.
0:14:56 > 0:14:59- It's not easy to get this far.
0:15:01 > 0:15:05- The bikini is probably going - to be one of the biggest classes.
0:15:05 > 0:15:07- It'll be a fantastic show.
0:15:09 > 0:15:13- I hope she succeeds. - She's put hours of hard work in.
0:15:15 > 0:15:19- Beth is very athletic. She's got - really good stage presence.
0:15:19 > 0:15:24- Hopefully, she'll go on - to do UK BFF and herself proud.
0:15:26 > 0:15:29- In the job she does, - I think it's quite good...
0:15:29 > 0:15:32- ..to be able to say, - "I am the champion."
0:15:34 > 0:15:38- After registering, - Beth meets Jan Tana...
0:15:38 > 0:15:42- ..image consultant - to the international federation.
0:15:43 > 0:15:46- It feels more real, - now that I'm here.
0:15:46 > 0:15:50- I'm not nervous - but I am really excited.
0:15:51 > 0:15:53- I met Jan Tana.
0:15:53 > 0:15:58- She showed me some of the jewellery - she sells so I bought some bling!
0:16:09 > 0:16:12- I am thinking a lot about tomorrow.
0:16:12 > 0:16:14- How many people will be there?
0:16:14 > 0:16:19- The only time I'll really be nervous - is just before I step on stage.
0:16:19 > 0:16:23- It's on my mind a lot - but not in a bad way.
0:16:27 > 0:16:31- I'll probably be thirsty - before I'm on stage.
0:16:31 > 0:16:37- I won't drink any water - after lunchtime the previous day.
0:16:38 > 0:16:41- Most people do this before a show.
0:16:41 > 0:16:46- You don't want any water retention - between the skin and muscles.
0:16:46 > 0:16:51- It sounds strange but it does - give you a better look on stage.
0:16:53 > 0:16:55- I'll be wearing this tomorrow.
0:16:56 > 0:16:59- There are rules - when it comes to the bikini.
0:16:59 > 0:17:01- It has to be tasteful.
0:17:01 > 0:17:05- In the bikini category, - you can't wear a lot of bling.
0:17:06 > 0:17:10- You can't have crystals - on this part of the bikini.
0:17:10 > 0:17:13- You can have some - as decoration around it.
0:17:13 > 0:17:18- You can't wear thongs - you have - to cover enough of your backside.
0:17:18 > 0:17:20- You can't show too much!
0:17:29 > 0:17:32- I feel ready. I've worked hard.
0:17:32 > 0:17:35- I'm really happy - with the way I look.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- You never know how it's going to go. - We'll see.
0:17:40 > 0:17:42- I hope to do well.
0:17:49 > 0:17:53- It's 7.45am. I'm rather tired. - I had a good night's sleep.
0:17:54 > 0:17:57- I'm waiting outside before going in - to have my hair and tan done.
0:17:58 > 0:18:02- I was up early - - I was up around 5.30am.
0:18:03 > 0:18:04- I'm getting nervous now.
0:18:05 > 0:18:09- I need water - I haven't drunk - any water for around 12 hours.
0:18:09 > 0:18:12- I'm thirsty - but there's not long to wait.
0:18:14 > 0:18:20- The Arnold Classic is Europe's - largest bodybuilding competition.
0:18:20 > 0:18:24- Over 800 competitors are here - from around the world...
0:18:24 > 0:18:27- ..hoping to win - one of these trophies.
0:18:30 > 0:18:32- The judges are ready. - The Press are ready.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35- It's time for the competition.
0:18:47 > 0:18:51- Beth and the other competitors - in the bikini category...
0:18:52 > 0:18:53- ..are waiting backstage.
0:18:55 > 0:19:01- Backstage, the girls - are all friendly and helpful.
0:19:02 > 0:19:07- Everyone's different. Some want - to chat, some have a drink.
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- Others have their headphones on.
0:19:11 > 0:19:15- I do a mixture of everything. - I chat and try to help others.
0:19:15 > 0:19:19- At the same time, - I find a quiet corner...
0:19:19 > 0:19:22- ..and get ready to go on stage.
0:19:22 > 0:19:25- I think things through in my head.
0:19:27 > 0:19:32- The bikini fitness category - is the least muscular...
0:19:32 > 0:19:36- ..and newest category - in the bodybuilding world.
0:19:36 > 0:19:40- However, it attracts huge numbers - of competitors.
0:19:41 > 0:19:46- The first time I competed, - it was really scary.
0:19:46 > 0:19:50- You walk on stage and hundreds - of people are looking at you.
0:19:52 > 0:19:56- I was worried about falling over - in my heels.
0:19:56 > 0:19:58- I was worried about my walk.
0:19:58 > 0:20:04- With a little bit more experience, - I'm more confidence on stage.
0:20:07 > 0:20:11- Beth's impressed the judges.
0:20:11 > 0:20:15- She's secured a place in the - second round of the competition...
0:20:16 > 0:20:20- ..when the judges will score them - on their movements.
0:20:21 > 0:20:26- In the bikini category, - you walk on and pose to the front...
0:20:27 > 0:20:30- ..the back and the front again.
0:20:30 > 0:20:32- You have to rehearse this a lot.
0:20:32 > 0:20:35- You have to get the poses right.
0:20:35 > 0:20:38- That's almost as important - as the way you look.
0:20:38 > 0:20:44- The judges look for confidence - and good poise on stage.
0:20:53 > 0:20:56- After a competition - of the highest order...
0:20:57 > 0:21:00- ..and much deliberation...
0:21:00 > 0:21:04- ..Amy Wright from Australia - wins the first prize.
0:21:05 > 0:21:09- Beth finished seventh out of 27...
0:21:09 > 0:21:13- ..on her first outing - on the European stage.
0:21:14 > 0:21:18- I've just come off the stage. - It was really nerve-wracking.
0:21:18 > 0:21:20- I really enjoyed it.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- I was in the top 12 - and I'm really happy with that...
0:21:23 > 0:21:25- ..in an European competition.
0:21:25 > 0:21:27- I feel I did everything I could.
0:21:28 > 0:21:32- They gave me some good feedback - so I'm really happy.
0:21:39 > 0:21:43- Beth's journey to Madrid - has been a huge success...
0:21:43 > 0:21:48- ..but with the competition over, - she can now plan for the future.
0:21:51 > 0:21:55- I enjoyed the show - but I'm glad it's all over.
0:21:55 > 0:22:00- I'm looking forward to leading - a normal life for a while.
0:22:02 > 0:22:06- I'm glad I competed. - It's given me a lot of confidence.
0:22:06 > 0:22:10- I'm happier now than I was before.
0:22:10 > 0:22:13- I'm not really sure what to do - in the future...
0:22:14 > 0:22:17- ..whether to continue competing - or not.
0:22:17 > 0:22:20- It takes up a lot of my time.
0:22:21 > 0:22:23- You have to make many sacrifices.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- I've just started a PGCE course.
0:22:28 > 0:22:31- I hope to start teaching soon.
0:22:31 > 0:22:36- At the moment, I'm not sure - what the future holds for me.
0:22:36 > 0:22:40- I'm going to think about it - and go from there.
0:22:43 > 0:22:46- A week after Beth - returned from Madrid...
0:22:46 > 0:22:50- ..she won the British Championships - in Manchester.
0:22:50 > 0:22:55- She will represent Britain in the - Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio...
0:22:55 > 0:22:58- ..in March 2013.
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