News Articles of Jennifer Dietrick

I have so much to say about this weekend, that I don’t know where to start. It was exciting, fun, and I learned a lot. I guess I can start with my second place finish. I was very happy going into the tournament because I felt great both mentally and physically. Whether I end up placing ...

After winding down from my bikini competition last month, I was gearing up for an all-female tournament mid-April. Less than a week and a half before the tournament, the promoter changed the date. I like to give plenty of notice to my clients and myself when rearranging our schedules to...

Last weekend was another great show with a lot of great competitors. I’ve been competing in Jon Lindsay’s shows for years and he always puts on a fabulous show. After every one, I often here the same questions that I am answering in this blog. The first question is, “How did...

“Impatience is resistance to learning.” I currently have this quote on a sticky note on my desk, so I see it every day. I need to be reminded on a daily basis to be patient, especially when it comes to my athletic goals. Similar to most athletes, I’m very driven to improve in whatever i...

I had the pleasure of competing in my first Jiu Jitsu competition this weekend and it was an awesome experience. I was so excited that I could barely sleep the night after competing! I felt like a kid again when I competed in gymnastics since I was competing in a skill and with a team. ...

In our new video we take a sneak peek into the life of Jennifer Dietrick: IFBB pro bikini competitor/personal trainer/MMA Fighter in training.  Check it out here!

After my last IFBB competition, I thought I wasn’t going to be competing again until March of 2013 in the Muscle Contest Pro. I’ve been learning Muay Thai now for six months and Jiu Jitsu for three. A few weeks ago I asked my Jiu Jitsu coach when I can compete. He told me in about six m...

Thanksgiving has just passed and I am reminded of how grateful I am for all the blessings in my life. Health and happiness is first and foremost and I encourage the same goal for all my clients. The gift of health allows for endless possibilities. One of them being the intense trainin...

I’m back from my weekend in San Diego after competing for the third time this year. My original plan was to compete four times in 2012. After tearing my abdominal muscles before the August show, I had to withdraw. I didn’t train for 6 weeks to allow myself to heal which felt like an ete...

If anyone out there loves training as much as I do, then they know how frustrating it can be to rest for weeks when healing from an injury. It also makes me feel even more grateful to be a competitive athlete. After tearing my abdominal muscles, it was very tempting to resume training w...

Well, I was hoping to be sharing my experience about the Pacific USA Pro Bikini show held in San Diego on August 18th. Due to a tear in my abdominal muscles, I had to withdraw from the competition. It has been a while since I had an injury and the first time it happened close to show ti...

I just competed in my second show of 2012 and was so excited to get back on stage! My first show of the year was in March, which seems like such a long time ago. I was already feeling a good vibe going into this show, since I have competed in it twice as an amateur. I also have competed...

Well, it has been one month that I have been training for MMA fighting. Saying I love it is an understatement! I have been learning Muay Thai since I began and learn something new every day. It has been exciting as well as challenging. It has been a very long time since I ha...

I began my MMA training and I am definitely in love! I was so excited the night before that I barely slept. I felt like a kid the night before Christmas! The evening prior to my first day, I watched an MMA amateur event and was even more inspired. Legends gym is in the trans...

Spring is in the air which always reminds me of “the new”. Although I now live in sunny California, most of my life I lived where there would be long, cold winters. Even though the winter here is not too long or cold, I still get that giddy feeling at springtime awaiting the sum...

I had an extra skip in my step for my first show of the season after feeling inspired from working at the Arnold the previous week. I was excited to show off my new pink suit and just to be back on stage. I had fun hitting my poses and was thrilled to be back in competition season. ...

Well, February is the love month and I’m feeling it! The number one person to love is myself first. You may have heard that statement many times before, but it is so true. When I love myself by taking care of myself, then I am a better trainer, coach, friend, etc. to others. One the...

Next month kicks off the competition season with my first show in March. Although there is some time, my anticipation makes me feel like it is right around the corner. My first reminder was ordering my new suit for 2012 and soon shopping for matching jewelry and new heels. I also began ...

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I had an awesome weekend at my last show, yet it was a little sad to know that I won’t be competing again until 2012. The hotel and venue were both amazing and the promoters were very accommodating to all of the athletes. I was very excited to do the photo shoot for Metabolic Technologies (d...

My last show was my most memorable one to date. There were so many friends who came out to support me at both prejudging and finals. I always feel that extra smile and glow when you hear friends yelling for you. I also enjoyed seeing my client compete for the first time and having the experience...

I just competed last month and I am getting ready to compete again in a few weeks at home in CA. I feel like I just stepped off stage and very ready to step back on again.This show will be the fifth one for me this year. I get just as excited as my first time on stage with less of the nervo...

I just returned home from Phoenix after another great competition. This show was my best experience so far and also my best placing this year. With a quick flight and being in the same time zone, I felt well rested and ready to go. I often hear many comments and questions about my training w...

After a satisfying performance at my last show, I don’t like to wait too long to get back on stage. I am also the most conditioned and balanced I have ever felt with my training and nutrition which makes me even more eager to compete. For the past year, I’ve been recovering from a shoulder i...

I arrived in Tampa very late Thursday night after extremely smooth travels and was reminded of the humid east coast weather the second I stepped outside the airport. The events the entire weekend were so enjoyable, since it was a very well run show. The promoter was very accommodating to make ou...

I went away for a long weekend and was at a gym I obviously am not at on a regular occasion. This gym had a section upstairs labeled “Ladies’ Zone”. I was very curious to see why we “ladies” have a special section dedicated to us at this gym. I could already see numerous pieces of cardio equipme...

I just returned from Pittsburgh after an exciting weekend. There was a great turn out as usual with this show being the most popular, since it is the home of the IFBB/NPC. I also thought it was the most impressive lineup thus far and heard several others say the same. I was anticipating a great...

Change can be a good thing and/or necessary, yet it is an adjustment. I always love the idea of change even though I may dislike it at the same time. With change there is growth and improvement. Throughout life, I may encounter some mistakes and unexpected roadblocks which are inevitable to impr...

Valentine's Day has just passed and it reminded me to give love and appreciation not only to the people in my life, but my fit and healthy lifestyle as well. First, I am very grateful that the competition season is beginning. I am excited about receiving my new suit in the mail any day now and c...

It's a new year and I'm looking forward to the 2011 competition season and all of the opportunities throughout the year. I have been working diligently on taking care of myself since before the new year and I am stepping up the game for 2011. I'm focusing more on practicing what I preach to ...

I am smack dab in the holiday season with no shows until March and loving every minute of training. I used to consider this time of year as the off-season. Now I consider the entire year my on-season and a much more fun on-season than in the past. In previous years, I've had trouble with bal...

I had another great show to end the 2010 competition season. I will enjoy the break and look forward to another successful year in 2011. In Sacramento, there were several women who I've competed with before, so it was a pleasure catching up with them and meeting others for the first time. Also, ...

In a few more weeks I will be taking a short flight to Sacramento to compete again. This show will be my last for 2010 and I am looking to finish strong. I'm, as always, thrilled to get on stage and proudly represent Team HMB. It will be seven weeks since my last show, yet it seems like so much ...

Last year at this time was when I turned pro in the brand new bikini division. It was a very exciting time for me to start a new journey in a different division. This division was new and changing in 2009 and was still slightly changing in 2010. As for me, I also have been changing for the bette...

I am very pleased that I added another competition to my schedule this year! The Dallas Europa Supershow was a great experience and my best performance so far placing fifth overall. The entire trip and preparation went extremely smooth which makes such a difference. I had a great time chatting w...

It has been two and a half months since my last show and it seems like forever! I planned for three shows in 2010 starting with the first one being early in the competition season. After my pro debut, my second show was only five weeks away. Originally, my third show was in mid September, leavin...

I’ve been having very busy weeks lately, working 6-7 days a week with most being 12 hour days. I have to admit that I’m loving every minute of it! I’ve been training my own clients and also the contestants on the TV set. Although I am training others every day, I have very little time for my own...

Lately I’ve had an old shoulder injury nagging me. It has happened to me in the past, and having rest from certain exercises always heals it. Since I won’t be competing until August, I thought now would be the best time to heal my shoulders.. My pushing movements have been eliminated for no...

People often ask me about the “hard work” of training and nutrition leading up to a show. On the day of the show I will be concentrating on the details such as hair, makeup, and tanning application. That day will be the only day when I feel like I need to do any “work”. Eating healthy and t...

Competition is right around the corner with lots of excitement building along with intense training! The main focus for me is the ham-glute tie-in. This term is very common in the female competition circuit. I immediately get a visual in my mind, and I picture the gluteal and hamstring muscles b...