Catherine Blanch Grand Masters Figure Champion moments after winning the title at the ANB Newcastle Northern Classic 2007 pictured on the right.

Training history

I train with the elite stable of athletes headed by respected coach and International Team Manager Michael Barrett. It is my belief that no matter how fit you are or how good you think you look you really need to have a good personal trainer, someone that you can trust. They are someone who can guide you through the training, dieting and posing and constantly give you an objective opinion. I have been training with Michael for the past 18 months and have benefited greatly from his unique scientific approach.

Training schedule

I blend traditional western with eastern philosophies such as yoga into my training program, which I practice around 4 hours per week. Michael controls my weights and cardio schedule and as such just do as I’m told! A typical week consists of yoga, a 1 hour walk/run every morning, 1 hour of weights 3 days/week and posing every day. Michael never lets my training stagnate and each workout is different than the last.

I have found Michael’s muscle activation methods of training have helped me to increase my lean muscle density, definition and improve my overall muscular shape. By squeezing and keeping the working muscle under tension makes for a much harder workout.

Catherine Blanch Grand Masters Figure Champion