BRAINS, BRAWN AND BEAUTY... THAT’S THE COMPLETE PACKAGE THAT WBFF BIKINI COMPETITOR, FITNESS ATHLETE AND SELF-CONFESSED GYM ADDICT ISOBEL GOODCHILD BRINGS TO THE STAGE. WHEN SHE’S NOT TOILING UNDER A LOADED BARBELL WORKING TIRELESSLY TO IMPROVE HER WEAK POINTS, SHE’S PAINTING, PLAYING PIANO OR BRUSHING UP ON HER PSYCHOLOGY READING. SHE’S ALSO GOT AN ECLECTIC EAR AND LOVES TO LAUGH. IT’S A COMPELLING MIX OF TRAITS THAT HAS US CAPTIVATED, AND WE’RE SURE YOU’LL AGREE.
FAST FACTS
Nickname: Izzy or Bella
Height: 1.65m Contest
weight: 57kg
Off-season weight: 62kg
Category: Bikini 35+
Birthday: 21 November
Born: Bloemfontein
Lives: Cape Town
Marital/relationship status: Single
Occupation: Business Development Specialist
Motto you live by:
“LOVE THE LIFE YOU LIVE AND LIVE THE LIFE YOU LOVE.”
CONTEST HISTORY:
2013 Ms & Mr Fitness SA Bikini Top 10 Muscle Dynamix Cape Classic Bikini 35+ 4th
2014 WBFF South Africa 35+ 3rd
2015 WBFF South Africa 35+ 2nd
How did you get involved in the fitness industry?
After battling with an eating disorder, I decided to start training and live a healthy lifestyle. I met a friend who competed at the time who convinced me to enter my first competition.
Why do you choose to compete in the WBFF?
It’s very glamorous compared to other federations. Also, it doesn’t just focus on muscular aesthetics, but on beauty and fashion too.
When you’re not training, what do you spend the most of your time and your money on?
Books and reading articles on psychology.
What’s currently in your fridge and grocery cupboard?
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January - February 2018 من Fitness His Edition.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة January - February 2018 من Fitness His Edition.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 8500 مجلة وصحيفة.
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