Feature Bunny Friday: Christina Jones


  •  Name:  Christina Jones

  • Age:    45

  • Where are you from?  Lethbridge, AB

  • Competition training for:  ABBA Northerns, May 28, 2016

  • Category:  Masters Bikini


Instagram:  @ms__christy    Facebook:  Christina Marie

How did you get started in fitness? I’ve been involved in sports since elementary school:  volleyball, basketball, softball, track & field, badminton and cross country running.  I’ve been playing golf off and on since I was a teenager and took up running again in 1998 after my son was born.  I’ve run a 10k in Iceland, a half marathon in Calgary, and the Nike Women’s Marathon in San Francisco.  I started lifting weights in January, 2012 and entered my first bodybuilding competition in May, 2015.

What is your fav workout songs?  My playlist is pretty varied:  from Justin Beiber to Metallica.  My favourite workout songs are dance/house/rock type songs with good beats.

Do you have any superstitions?  Not really but I don’t hedge my bets.  If I see a ladder I won’t walk under it; better to be safe than sorry!  I do believe in Karma though.

What are a few of your accomplishments in the industry so far? I’ve been fortunate to have placed top 5 in almost every category in the four competitions I entered in 2015 including 1st place in Masters Fitness Model at the IDFA Calgary Classic in June, 2015 image1

What is your biggest pet peeve? People who don’t do what they say they’re going to do and groups of people taking up one machine at the gym but not actually exercising!

 

If you could be any age, what would you be and why? Honestly, I’m really loving this time in my life:  my boys are both “grown up”; I have a great boyfriend; I love my job and my body looks and feels better than it ever has!

What is your dream car? A Range Rover/Land Rover (I do love my Jeep though!)

Would you rather shovel the snow or mow the lawn?  I would much rather shovel snow!

If you won $5000 shopping spree to any store, what store would you pick? I would pick a store where I could buy workout clothes/shoes/accessories, supplements and peanut butter!

If you could do one thing in the fitness industry, what would it be? I would love to be able to inspire other women to make their health a priority.

Who inspires you in the fitness industry?  I am inspired by Heidi Somers (Buff Bunny) and by our Mama Bunny, Jill.

What are your personal goals in the fitness industry & competitions?  I would like to qualify for CBBF Nationals this year.  I would also like to be a sponsored athlete/brand ambassador and hopefully inspire other women.

Why Team Bunny? I saw Jill on Facebook and Instagram and was struck by her poise and physique as well as her commitment to helping women to achieve their fitness goals. I also love the idea of “women empowering women” and really enjoy feeling like I’m part of something bigger that helps so many other women reach their potential.

What is one question you would add to this questionnaire?  What’s your favourite exercise?  My favourite exercise is the kneeling squat!

 

 

 

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