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Name: Tammy Strome
Email: tamfit@sympatico.ca
Website (if you have one): www.tammystrome.com
Age: 27
From: Arnprior, Ontario
Height: 5'6"
Weight: 145 offseason, 130 contest
2004 Canadian Fitness and Figure Championships - 2nd tall figure
2002 Canadian Fitness Championships - 2nd tall
2001 Ontario Fitness Championships - 1st
2000 Ontario Fitness Championships - 2nd
2000 Northern Ontario Fitness Championships - 2nd
Bicep Curls: 60 lbs for 8 reps barbell
Tricep Pushdowns: 90 lbs for 8 reps rope
Lat Pulldowns: 140 lbs for 8 reps
Shoulder Press: 70 lbs for 10 reps plus bar
Bench Press: 120 lbs for 8 reps
Incline Bench: 90 lbs for 6 reps
Deadlift: 60 lbs for 12 reps barbell Squats: 250 lbs for 15 reps barbell Leg Press: 800 lbs for 12 reps
Measurements:
Biceps: 13.5"
Quads: 21"
Calves: 15"
Waist: 27"
Hips: 37"
Lats: 39"
Hobbies/Interests: "reading, writing books and articles, rollerblading, dancing, watching movies, meeting new people"
Education/Training/Profession:
Honors Kinesiology from University of Western Ontario
BSc in Food and Nutrition from University of Western Ontario
General Sociology degree from University of Western Ontario
Owner of Longevity Wellness Consulting
Account Manager for Blue Fish Fitness Wear
Representative for Body Plus Nutritional Products Inc.
Athletic/Lifting Background: "Sprinting, Volleyball, Basketball, Javelin, Cross country running, Dance"
"I remember overhearing my coach in grade 11 track talking to the assistant coach. He said that I just "ooze athlete." That was funny. I also was always the only kid in high school eating tuna and rice at lunch."
"I've been lifting for 11 years. I was 115 lbs when I started at about 17% body fat. I am now 140 lbs at 15% bodyfat during my off-season...quite the change."
"Most people are really stunned by how much muscle I have now. A lot of my accounts were really shocked to see me in short sleeves for the first time as my big jacket in the winter would cover most of my body."
Do strength and fitness come natural to you or is it mostly hard work: "It comes naturally."
Are you competitive? "Very much so and it exhibits itself in my career and in my athletic life. I always strive to be the best.
"My proudest accomplishment to date is to be able to compete against the best in Canada and do well.
"I am very self-motivated and always have been. If I want something, I go and get it. I use a lot of mental imagery.
"I love figure/ fitness because you have to push your body to its limits and it is a lifestyle, not just something you do for the time-being."
On reaction she gets around the gym: "I receive a lot of compliments. People are great!"
Future Goals: "I hope to obtain IFBB pro figure status this year at Nationals. My first Pro show would then be the June show in Toronto. I plan to use my IFBB pro status with my other qualifications to create a name in the business end of the industry."