Email:
aprilkohler@yahoo.com
www.aprilkohler.com
Birthdate:
September 4, 1976
Vital
Statistics:
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150-155lbs in season, 170-175lbs off season
Best
Lifts in the Gym:
Curls: 3sets
of 20 30-35-40
BenchPress: max 210lbs
Incline Bench: max 200lbs
Bicep Curls:max 90lbs
Dbell Rows: 3sets of 20 40-45-50
Squats: max 450lbs
Where
are you from/where do you live: I am from New York, but
have lived in Florida most of my life
Job/School:
I attend college for Web Design and Graphic Arts, I
also work there full time. I do some fitness modeling and train
people when I have time.
Hobbies
/ Interests: I would have to say my new thrill is off
road biking. I like to do that in the mornings for my cardio instead
of the gym. This way I only have to see the gym once a day and
its when I lift. My schedule permits me to take 1 Pilates class
per week and it is wonderful, it has really helped me with
my midsection. I like to draw, I am currently learning how
to develop film and work in the darkroom. It is a lot of fun,
I think I will like being behind the camera along with in front
too(smile!)
Favorite
Movies/TV Shows: I couldn't tell you the last time I
watched TV. If I have free time I usually flip through all of
the channels to see whats on, it usually ends up on the discovery
channel, or the food network, I like to imagine what it would
be like to eat all of that wonderful food. yummy!
Favorite
Music: I love to listen to Techno when I am doing cardio,
I like Techno or Rock when I lift, and when I am at work I like
new age. My current favorite is Nora Jones.
Were
you always strong/athletic/muscular? I think I have always
been strong, I was a little bigger then most of the girls. I could
remember watching the American Gladiators every day and wanting
to be one
Athletic
Background...sports played growing up, honors won...how did you
start lifting? how long have you been lifting?: I played
professional football for a short time (middle linebacker) other
then that I was into my music (band nerd) I started lifting in
high school but did not compete until 2001.
Who
are your role models in your sport? Who wold you like to emulate?
I think Corey Everson is the epitomy of the perfect female build.
She is also very beautiful.
Has
sports/lifting had a positive impact on your life and how?:
Absoultly, It gives me a focal point, it releaves stress and gives
me more energy. I look better and feel great.
What
empowers/motivates you as an athlete?: I think that I
am my biggest competitor, I have to challenge myself all the time.
I think that my grandmother is my motivater, she has always supported
me and all she wants in life is for her little one to fufill her
dreams, I think of her and it makes me work harder.
What's
your strongest muscle group, what do you consider your weakest?:
I think my strongest muscle group is my legs, I have worked pretty
hard on my shoulders also. I need to improve on my lower back.
How
do people, men in particular, react to you lifting weights and/or
being muscular or real athletic?: Overall I think it
has been positive, of course you get men who are intimated, but
then you get ones who think it is the greatest thing in the world.
To the majority of the men out there, I think they like it.
What
are your future goals in athletics and weight lifting?
I would like to conitnue to train people and advance my skills
to be more developed in certain areas, especially diet. I plan
to compete for a while longer. I will be visiting the Nationals
in Miami and the Arnold in Ohio next year, I am sure that will
inspire me to want to be on that stage one day, you never know.