Driven by Passion and Love, She Constantly Strives to Create an Admirable Physique
Mariana Mayakonda is a fitness model and IFBB athlete from Sweden. She is the 2015 Swedish Bodybuilding Champion. Mariana is known for her muscular physique, and she proudly showcases her sculpted body to her fans. She has been studying weightlifting for years and has sculpted a surprising physique.
Although this was a difficult journey for Mariana, she deeply appreciates every challenge she has faced in fitness so far and looks forward to the higher professional and life opportunities that will come in the future. Come and check out her fitness story with a muscle!
Training
To build a physique like hers, Mariana had to engage in a lot of heavy weight and intensity training in the gym. She didn't do much cardio or light exercise. Instead, she focused on multi-joint movements combined with heavy loads, forcing her muscles to grow. In short, she followed a rigorous plan to achieve her fitness goals.
Cardio to Reduce Abdominal Fat
Although Mariana's intense workouts alone burn a lot of calories, she also incorporated cardio twice a week to accelerate fat loss. Her favorite cardio activities include cycling, kettlebell training, and jumping rope.
Mariana's Leg Workout
Here's what Mariana did to build muscle and sculpt her legs:
- Barbell Squats, 5 sets of 5-8 reps
- Front Squats, 3 sets of 5-8 reps
- Leg Press, 3 sets of 8-12 reps
- Lunges, 3 sets of 10 steps
- Hamstring Curls, 3 sets of 8-12 reps
Nutrition
Due to her demanding training plan, Mariana allowed herself to eat a high-calorie diet. Most of her food contained a lot of healthy fats, as well as protein. Regarding carbohydrates, Mariana consumed them moderately. Most of them were consumed in the morning and after exercise.
Salmon, beef, chicken, avocados, peanuts, and olive oil were staples in Mariana's diet. In addition to these foods, Mariana ate plenty of vegetables, low-sugar fruits, and some complex carbohydrates to help her have enough energy throughout the day. As for supplements, she chose glutamine, L-carnitine, and fish oil capsules.
Almost every large meal, especially those containing a lot of meat and fat, Mariana made sure to consume enough vegetables. Mariana's favorite vegetables are cruciferous and dark leafy greens, such as broccoli, kale, or cauliflower.
What Can We Learn From Mariana?
More and more people find a sense of life and fulfillment through fitness. Some start for health reasons, and some start out of passion. Whatever the reason you start, it's important that fitness affects your body and mental state. From Mariana's example, we can see that fitness not only helps you create an amazing physique, but it can also improve your overall quality of life and even help you succeed in the process.
