For forty-one year old mother of one, Lea VanApeldoorn, there are no easy days at the gym.
On November 20th the Syracuse native, set her sights on earning her fitness master certification at the annual NYSX bodybuilding and figure championship. After months of preparation in the gym and at the dinner table, this competition has Lea hoping to earn her pro card. Earning pro status would mean that Lea could begin to compete for money.
Even though this is Lea first shot at pro status, it's not her first competition. "This is my fifth show, I placed first three times and second my first time out, I think I'm ready to move on up."
The competition was intense and Lea performed well placing first in two events but second in the all important masters category. For Lea this isn't the end though, after a short break she will be back in the gym going for the pros. "I usually give myself a treat, a piece of fried chicken and a few days off, after that, it's right back into the gym."
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