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Spotlight On: Katka Kyptova
Category you compete in: Female Bodybuilding 
Date of birth: 19/09/1983
Hometown: Mlada Boleslav, Czech republic
Career: Personal Trainer and Nutrition Specialist
University – Sport management Bachelor Degree
National Academy of Physical Culture – Coach licence
FISAF – Diploma – Muscle conditioning
Competition history:
2011
5-6.3. 4th place Arnold Classic Amateur - Ohio
20.3. 3th place British Grand Prix - London
2010
5th place Arnold Classic Amateur – Ohio
2009
World championship in Fitness Figure 163cm over– NABBA – 1.place
Czech championship in Fitness Figure– NABBA – 1.place
2008
World championship NABBA – Fitness figure – 5.place
Czech championship NABBA – Fitness figure – 1.place
Next competition: European Arnold Classic Amateurs in Madrid
What do you feel is the WORST part of contest prep? The beginning of the diet, because you have to get use to it, counting the carbs, shooting them down, and at the end when you are nervous and stressed before a show, thinking about whether you did everything right. 
Would you please tell us a little about your workout schedule? I listen to my body, once a day, sometimes twice a day. It really depends on my time because of my clients at fitness ( I work as personal trainer) but usually I go twice a day.
If you had to lose one of your 5 senses, which one would you prefer to lose and why? Difficult question lol :) Hearing ? No, because I need to hear the music during my workouts, Sight ? Of course not ! I need to see changes on my body during dieting :)Taste ? This sport is about food so …definatelly not! Touch ? I have to feel the connection between my hands and iron so noo.....I would loose sence of smell because it makes dieting harder when you smell all that great food that you can't even taste :))
If you could change one things about this sport what would it be? I wanna make this sport more open to the public and make people recognize it. Especially in Europe.
If you had a time capsule what would you put inside it and why? I would like to have the mum of my friend back. She was special. She understood my feelings, helped me to find myself, and worked with me. I want her back.
What is your favorite vacation spot? It depends. Every minute that I have time to do my thing is a holiday for me. Time with people who have the same passion for bodybuilding. Time when I escape from everyday stress – every workout. This is my vacation.
What advice do you have for women who would like to get involved in and compete in the sport of bodybuilding? If you believe that you can get through your own hell. If you believe that you know how to control your feelings ..go for it. Remember, you are not fighting against the other competitiors, it's a fight against you. If you have a passion for this sport – do it. You have to live with it, it's going to change your life ,but you wont ever regret it. Go for it and make your dreams true.
What is a day-in-the-life of Katka Kyptova like? Morning coffee, working with my clients, workout, lunch, nap, working with my clients, the second workout, dinner, cooking my food for the next day, sleep :)
Favorite Motivational Quote: Everything is possible. Follow your dreams. Do it with passion and love and you will get whatever you want !!
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