Beth Workman a Byd y Bicinis

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-Beth Workman

-is a personal trainer from Cardiff.

-She also competes in a bodybuilding

-competition - bikini fitness.

-It's growing in popularity

-in Great Britain.

-This year, she will compete

-with the British team...

-..in the Arnold Classic Europe

-in Madrid...

-..where athletes from across

-the world will take part.

-When I work out,

-I like listening to music.

-I like going in

-to my own little world.

-I spend about an hour a day

-in the gym...

-..and I really enjoy it.

-It's the best part of my day.

-People used to tell me

-that I should compete.

-Initially,

-I thought you had to be big!

-Then I heard about the bikini

-category. I like the look of it.

-The category started because there

-were lots and lots of ladies...

-..that were training very hard...

-..living a healthy lifestyle...

-..but were not big enough

-to stand on stage...

-..with the body fitness girls.

-In the bikini fitness category,

-they look at the whole package.

-The face, the beauty...

-The face, the beauty...

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-Hair, make-up...

-..overall balance of the physique.

-You have to look good.

-The poise and confidence on stage.

-When I competed for the first time,

-I came third.

-The following year,

-I won my qualifier.

-I went on to compete in the British

-and I finished third.

-I competed in Portsmouth

-and I won there.

-That opened the door for me

-to compete in Madrid.

-Even though

-I'm quite a quiet person...

-..I'm quite comfortable

-wearing a bikini...

-..probably because I'm happy

-with the way I look.

-I want to show off

-the work I've done to look good.

-To be on stage,

-to show what you've done...

-..it's just feminine, beautiful.

-You should look healthy

-as a bikini girl.

-Beth's been working as a personal

-trainer for almost ten years.

-She now works in the Universal gym

-in Cardiff.

-30 seconds,

-push as hard as you can.

-What makes

-a good personal trainer...

-..is someone who can adapt

-to different clients...

-..and look at what they need

-from their programme.

-Ten. Good, rest here.

-It's important

-to motivate your clients.

-If you don't, they won't achieve

-the required results.

-To succeed in the bikini category...

-..working out in the gym

-isn't the only factor.

-A healthy diet is also essential.

-In one day,

-I probably eat four or five meals.

-A lot of vegetables, a lot of fruit,

-lots of protein and carbs.

-I try and eat

-every two and half to three hours.

-I eat about 12 chickens a week

-and a lot of vegetables and fruit.

-Everything is fresh

-so I make sure I eat it.

-My boyfriend works

-in the world of sport.

-That's really good for me.

-He sticks to a very similar diet

-throughout the year.

-I first saw Beth in the gym...

-..just doing squats, I think.

-I saw her and thought,

-"Oh, she looks quite fit.

-"I might ask her out!"

-We go to the gym together

-every morning.

-I think it's brought us

-closer together.

-The whole point of bikini fitness

-is to look naturally fit.

-About eight weeks before a show...

-..I become more strict.

-I cut out alcohol.

-I still have one day a week

-where I can have treats.

-That's usually a Sunday.

-I'll cut out the treats

-closer to the time.

-It does become more difficult

-when you're with friends.

-If they want a takeaway

-or a night out...

-..I wouldn't drink,

-I'd fight the urge.

-If I do have a weak moment,

-as we all do...

-..I don't get hung up about it.

-I just work a little harder

-the following day in the gym.

-Straight after a competition,

-my first treat is a Krispy Kreme.

-After a competition last year,

-my friend Lydia bought me...

-..a box of a dozen Krispy Kremes,

-all different flavours.

-Three of us shared them

-on the way home.

-I drink protein shakes and take

-different supplements and vitamins.

-There's not always time

-to cook six eggs for lunch.

-The quick option

-is to drink a protein shake.

-It makes up

-about two of my five daily meals.

-Since I work for the Blues...

-..I had some stick when Beth

-started doing what she does.

-The boys would say

-she had more muscles than me.

-Now they know she competes

-to a good level...

-..the jokes have stopped.

-It's alright now.

-I'd say she was lively, happy...

-..and she has a big heart.

-Beth's visiting

-Panthers Gym near London...

-..to participate

-in a bikini fitness bootcamp.

-She's learning about the category's

-rules, tips on hair and make-up...

-..and how to pose on stage.

-Because it's brand new,

-like any other category...

-..it's hard for the die-hards

-of bodybuilding to accept.

-They're very suspicious of it.

-A lot didn't think

-the girls trained.

-You're toned

-but you're not muscular.

-That's what we're looking for.

-Some people think it's a joke.

-We're not girls

-with big muscles, like them.

-Nice shape...

-It's about making sure everybody

-understands how hard they train.

-They have to take them seriously.

-It's the biggest growing category

-we have. It's accessible to all.

-Just finished the bootcamp.

-I'm tired.

-I've learnt a lot of good tips.

-It was inspirational.

-I've had a sponsor's goodie bag!

-I'm going back to Cardiff

-and straight back to the gym.

-In Part 2, we find out

-if all the hard work in the gym...

-..and the tips

-Beth learnt in bootcamp...

-..help her

-in the championships in Madrid.

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-Beth Workman,

-a personal trainer from Cardiff...

-..faces the challenge of competing

-in the bikini fitness category...

-..at the Arnold Classic in Madrid.

-It's far removed from

-the Bridgend area where she grew up.

-When I grew up,

-we weren't really close.

-We argued more than we were friends.

-She often went off in a huff

-especially if she was photographed.

-Once, when we were little,

-Beth wanted new clothes.

-Mam said no.

-She went into her cupboard

-with a pair of scissors....

-..and cut holes in all her clothes.

-Now we're older, we're a lot closer.

-We spend more time together.

-I remember when Beth

-first told me she was competing...

-..I was a little shocked.

-I knew how shy she could be.

-On the other hand, this is

-the only way she can show off...

-..all the hard work she's done.

-Today, Beth's taking part

-in a photo shoot...

-..with photographer Matt Marsh.

-I've done a lot of work

-with Matt Marsh.

-He's a really good photographer.

-I first saw Beth

-many years ago in London.

-I thought, "This is somebody

-to watch out for.

-"She has immense potential"

-Matt's photographs appear in the

-UK's most popular fitness magazines.

-These photos of Beth

-were included in Muscle & Fitness.

-Start with your arms down for me,

-Beth...

-..and then gradually move up for me.

-Make sure there's always a shape

-for the body, a nice S shape.

-Cool, let's go for it.

-Really good.

-This is what we want. Perfect.

-Beth's done a number

-of photo shoots...

-..but posing naturally in front

-of the camera isn't always easy.

-Not even for someone

-of her experience.

-Photoshoots aren't easy.

-Not initially anyway.

-Excellent.

-It is a large part of my job

-to make a female feel comfortable...

-..in front of the camera.

-The first few,

-I was a little uncomfortable.

-Matt's so good,

-he tells me what to do.

-He likes to show me the poses.

-We always have a laugh.

-He makes things a lot easier for me

-and now, I just enjoy.

-With the competition approaching,

-Beth works even harder in the gym.

-Everything she does there

-has a specific purpose.

-In the morning I spend around 40

-minutes running, walking or cycling.

-In the afternoon,

-I do my weights session.

-My best features

-are my arms and symmetry.

-I'd like to work more on my legs.

-I've been working hard

-over the past few months.

-I feel ready to compete in Madrid.

-I still have some work to do.

-There's just under a week left.

-This is the most important time.

-There might still be a week to go...

-..but Beth's already started

-packing.

-I'm packing things like

-false eyelashes and some body oil.

-I'll rub that

-all over my body before competing...

-..to give my skin a nice sheen.

-Some tan,

-in case I have some disasters.

-Hair straighteners. Tongs.

-Most of the girls

-wear plain shoes like this.

-They don't attract attention

-to the feet.

-Shoes to wear when I'm enjoying

-myself after the show.

-I'm looking forward

-to going out in Madrid...

-..with the girls

-from the competition.

-I've met some of them before.

-After a week of training

-and eating healthy food...

-..the time has come

-to head to Madrid.

-This is the most important

-competition so far.

-I'm looking forward to it.

-I'm grateful

-to have the chance to compete.

-It's not easy to get this far.

-The bikini is probably going

-to be one of the biggest classes.

-It'll be a fantastic show.

-I hope she succeeds.

-She's put hours of hard work in.

-Beth is very athletic. She's got

-really good stage presence.

-Hopefully, she'll go on

-to do UK BFF and herself proud.

-In the job she does,

-I think it's quite good...

-..to be able to say,

-"I am the champion."

-After registering,

-Beth meets Jan Tana...

-..image consultant

-to the international federation.

-It feels more real,

-now that I'm here.

-I'm not nervous

-but I am really excited.

-I met Jan Tana.

-She showed me some of the jewellery

-she sells so I bought some bling!

-I am thinking a lot about tomorrow.

-How many people will be there?

-The only time I'll really be nervous

-is just before I step on stage.

-It's on my mind a lot

-but not in a bad way.

-I'll probably be thirsty

-before I'm on stage.

-I won't drink any water

-after lunchtime the previous day.

-Most people do this before a show.

-You don't want any water retention

-between the skin and muscles.

-It sounds strange but it does

-give you a better look on stage.

-I'll be wearing this tomorrow.

-There are rules

-when it comes to the bikini.

-It has to be tasteful.

-In the bikini category,

-you can't wear a lot of bling.

-You can't have crystals

-on this part of the bikini.

-You can have some

-as decoration around it.

-You can't wear thongs - you have

-to cover enough of your backside.

-You can't show too much!

-I feel ready. I've worked hard.

-I'm really happy

-with the way I look.

-You never know how it's going to go.

-We'll see.

-I hope to do well.

-It's 7.45am. I'm rather tired.

-I had a good night's sleep.

-I'm waiting outside before going in

-to have my hair and tan done.

-I was up early -

-I was up around 5.30am.

-I'm getting nervous now.

-I need water - I haven't drunk

-any water for around 12 hours.

-I'm thirsty

-but there's not long to wait.

-The Arnold Classic is Europe's

-largest bodybuilding competition.

-Over 800 competitors are here

-from around the world...

-..hoping to win

-one of these trophies.

-The judges are ready.

-The Press are ready.

-It's time for the competition.

-Beth and the other competitors

-in the bikini category...

-..are waiting backstage.

-Backstage, the girls

-are all friendly and helpful.

-Everyone's different. Some want

-to chat, some have a drink.

-Others have their headphones on.

-I do a mixture of everything.

-I chat and try to help others.

-At the same time,

-I find a quiet corner...

-..and get ready to go on stage.

-I think things through in my head.

-The bikini fitness category

-is the least muscular...

-..and newest category

-in the bodybuilding world.

-However, it attracts huge numbers

-of competitors.

-The first time I competed,

-it was really scary.

-You walk on stage and hundreds

-of people are looking at you.

-I was worried about falling over

-in my heels.

-I was worried about my walk.

-With a little bit more experience,

-I'm more confidence on stage.

-Beth's impressed the judges.

-She's secured a place in the

-second round of the competition...

-..when the judges will score them

-on their movements.

-In the bikini category,

-you walk on and pose to the front...

-..the back and the front again.

-You have to rehearse this a lot.

-You have to get the poses right.

-That's almost as important

-as the way you look.

-The judges look for confidence

-and good poise on stage.

-After a competition

-of the highest order...

-..and much deliberation...

-..Amy Wright from Australia

-wins the first prize.

-Beth finished seventh out of 27...

-..on her first outing

-on the European stage.

-I've just come off the stage.

-It was really nerve-wracking.

-I really enjoyed it.

-I was in the top 12

-and I'm really happy with that...

-..in an European competition.

-I feel I did everything I could.

-They gave me some good feedback

-so I'm really happy.

-Beth's journey to Madrid

-has been a huge success...

-..but with the competition over,

-she can now plan for the future.

-I enjoyed the show

-but I'm glad it's all over.

-I'm looking forward to leading

-a normal life for a while.

-I'm glad I competed.

-It's given me a lot of confidence.

-I'm happier now than I was before.

-I'm not really sure what to do

-in the future...

-..whether to continue competing

-or not.

-It takes up a lot of my time.

-You have to make many sacrifices.

-I've just started a PGCE course.

-I hope to start teaching soon.

-At the moment, I'm not sure

-what the future holds for me.

-I'm going to think about it

-and go from there.

-A week after Beth

-returned from Madrid...

-..she won the British Championships

-in Manchester.

-She will represent Britain in the

-Arnold Classic in Columbus, Ohio...

-..in March 2013.

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