Forward Movement Magazine SUMMER ISSUE 2016 | Page 14

14 CONVERSATION Q&A WITH Nat Rochner, IFBB Pro CAN YOU EXPLAIN MORE ABOUT THE KETOSIS DIET? WHAT IS THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT? To put it simply, a Keto diet is a very low carb meal pattern where the body produces ketones in the liver used as energy. By lowering your intake of carbs, the body shifts into a metabolic state of ketosis. Your nutrition intake should be around 70% fats, 25% protein and 5% carbs.  Natalie Rochner DO YOU ALWAYS LIFT HEAVY, OR DO YOU HAVE DAYS YOU DO HIGH REPS WITH LIGHTER WEIGHT? No, I do not always lift heavy! I like to change up my workout routines regularly. Many people concentrate too much on the amount of weight they’re lifting and forget about form, safety and contraction.   AS A PERSONAL TRAINER, DO YOU PREFER CLIENTS WHO ARE COMPETING OR “REGULAR” PEOPLE? I have clients of all ages, backgrounds and goals. I don’t prefer one over another. All I want is a client to show up, work hard and follow the plan.   WHAT IS YOUR IDEAL CLIENT? To elaborate on the previous question, my ideal client is simply someone who is dedicated, driven and motivated. You can not “coach” these things. The individual must possess these attributes themselves.    HOW DID YOU GET STARTED WITH ROCH FITNESS? I originally became a certified personal trainer my freshman year in college to earn some extra money. I eventually graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Fitness and Human Performance and accepted a teaching and coaching position for the school district of my home town. After competing and earning my IFBB pro card, I switched gears to follow my true passion and started my own personal training business known as ROCH Fitness LLC.  DO YOU EVER HAVE A PROBLEM WITH BINGE EATING? If so, how do you combat it? As much as I hate to admit it, I have had several struggles with binge eating post competition and in the off-season. It is a mental game that I am working on improving each year. While in competition prep, I follow my diet exactly as is. However, it is after my shows that I struggle. [email protected] Natalie Rochner is an IFBB Physique Pro who currently resides in Texas. She is a certified Personal Trainer and has a Bachelor’s degree in Fitness and Human Performance. To ask Nat a question please send it to [email protected] I’ve learned to stay focused on my goals and I realize that no food is worth the work I’ve put in to create and shape my body. Allowing myself a cheat meal once a week tends to help.   HOW MANY HOURS OF SLEEP DO YOU GET EACH NIGHT? WHAT DO YOU RECOMMEND? I do not get near enough sleep. That is something I am consciously working on to improve. Sleep is so important to your overall health, however, with my schedule I tend to get only about 4-5 hours a night during the week. 8 hours is ideal!  DO YOU PREFER TO TRAIN WITH A PARTNER OR BY YOURSELF? I prefer to train by myself. I like to put my headphones in and work uninterrupted. However, on heavier days, I like to have a partner for a spot. Or simply on those days where I am tired and fatigued, it’s nice to have someone to help push you.