Rebecca Slatt

Background

Athletic Background

      I competed in numerous sports entire life. My favorites include track and field, cross-country, soccer, and waterskiing (barefoot and show-ski). I earned a full-scholarship to the University of Illinois for track and field-pole vault.

I ended up transferring to Texas Tech University for another coach, and was successful as an all-American in the pole vault as well as academically. I moved back to South Dakota to be closer to my family for my senior year of school, and attended University of Sioux Falls, where I played varsity soccer.

I love to train heavy in the gym, and see how far I can push myself and develop certain muscle groups. I wanted to see how proportional I could make my body. During college, I started to focus on bodybuilding even though it contradicts some of track and field training aspects.

The strength definitely helped me out. Once I was done competing in track and field, I was thinking about bodybuilding; however, I didn't want to be as big as I would have to become for my height, and fitness seemed out of the question because of flexibility issues!

I was very excited when figure was introduced. I picked my competition about one year in advance, and started training hard for it about 6 months prior to the competition. I love to compete, and I work hard to become the best in everything I do.

I know that if I do everything I can possibly do to be successful I have no reason to be upset with the outcomes of my competitions.

Education:

  • Bachelors of Arts degree in Wellness-emphasis on Biomechanics and Kinesiology
  • Completed internship with Avera/McKennan Acceleration Training program
  • ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

Fitness Accomplishments:




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Articles

  • 2 Different Approaches For Stage Looks In Figure Competition!

    There is much confusion about what judges are looking for in NPC Figure Competitions. Here is my contest prep information for two different shows including meal plans, training, and what happened as a result of these plans. Read on for more...

    Published on: Oct 25, 2006

  • Not So Obvious Things You Should Never Forget For A Figure Competition!

    You want to present your best package at a figure contest. This means not only your physique and suits, but also your hair, makeup, skin-tone... Get a detailed list right here of what should & shouldn't bring with you!

    Published on: Sep 18, 2006

  • Post-Competition Blues!

    You cannot contest diet year round! Everyone realizes a week or two after competition, that we are not as lean and hard as we were in the photos from our contest. Learn what you need to keep those post-competition blues away.

    Published on: Jun 7, 2005

  • Journey To My First NPC Figure Competition!

    Nobody will believe you have potential, if you never put forth the energy to prove it! No sponsors are going to invest in you if you do not invest in yourself. Read on to learn about my journey from beginning to finish of competing and winning.

    Published on: May 17, 2005