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Curves and Career • From small beginnings, big things come. Instagram personality, business owner and three-time WBFF Bikini World Champion Rachel Dillon began her highly successful career as a personal trainer in tiny Townsville, North Queensland. Today, her online training business Bodies By Rachel (BBR) and activewear line Crop Shop Boutique continue to grow in leaps and bounds, while her killer lower-body is renowned worldwide. Here’s how she did it.
TRAINING SCHEDULE
MY DAY ON A PLATE
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The CIRCUIT
Chill on ice baths
Use it or lose it?
Timing is everything
Red meat reduction
Cholesterol and bone health
Worrying, interrupted
Step-by-step meditation • Follow these four easy guidelines for a few relaxed moments of chill.
The power of three
Supplement spotlight: • Ashwagandha
Gear Bad Ass • From boxing to lifting heavy, when it comes to feeling tough and channelling your inner boss, the right gear and gadgets can make all the difference. Without compromising style or femininity, here’s how to rock a tough workout and go from zero to fierce in a bead of sweat.
Lipstick & Leggings • Even if you’re lamenting the end of warmer weather, you can at least look forward to embracing an entirely new aesthetic. Autumn hues – full of deep shades, metallic accents and glowy finishes – never disappoint.
STRONG CAMP: CARDI-O or CARDI-NO? • People’s opinions on cardio are a lot like people’s opinions on politics – fuelled with heated debates, mixed opinions and emotions, as well as (sometimes) logic. So, in an attempt to set the record straight, we asked our experts: is cardio really necessary to our goals, be it hitting a deadlift personal best (PB) or getting lean? And, if so, which type is best? Parliament is officially in session.
THE EXPERTS
MINIMAL EQUIPMENT, Maximum Results • Cover model Rachel Dillon is well known for her strong yet feminine curves, and there’s no denying the transformation photos of her Bodies By Rachel (BBR) online clients are impressive. So, when the three-time WBFF Bikini World Champion offers to share one of her go-to lower-body workouts with the STRONG Australia readership, we say “abso-GLUTEly”.
GET TOUGH, GET ‘TONED’ • Fitness Coach Kelsey Heenan’s upper-body strengthening and conditioning workout will deliver you the pump and sweat you crave.
THE WORKOUT
Your Hack Game Mental • When it comes to peak performance, physical prowess is only part of the equation. Elite athletes know that mental toughness is the difference between champions and contenders. Sharpen your mind with these tips from the pros to ace your training and smash your personal bests.
Make the SWITCH • Revitalise your routine and trigger new gains with these swaps for your go-to moves.
Should you do a juice cleanse? • Get the facts before you jump aboard this popular diet trend.
Juice vs smoothie
THE REAL WAY TO RESET • Want to improve your vitality and aid fat loss in a gradual, healthy way? Avoid these common post-indulge missteps:
Eat More Plants • Mergers and acquisitions lawyer turned ‘funtrepreneur’, Sarah Davidson (@spoonful_ of_sarah) is famed for her love of nutrient-dense matcha supps and vegetarian eats. She shares some of her favourite recipes exclusively to the STRONG Australia readership, so you can eat your plants and please your...