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Kira Neuman Profile
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Kira NeumanBy Gene X Hwang - August 2007

Kira Neuman won her first National title at the 2007 Collegiate Bodybuilding Nationals in Pittsburgh, PA but had made waves in her home state of Indiana before then.  She grew up athletic and never looked back.

"I was a gymnast from the age of two until I was 12 years old.  I then started playing basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, and I have always been an avid swimmer," she says.  "I watch football, volleyball, gymnastics, tennis, and bodybuilding."

Currently, Neuman is 5'3" and for her last show she weighed 127 lbs.  In the offseason she gets to anywhere from 155-160 lbs.  She's working on bringing up her lagging bodyparts and enjoys the off-season where she gets to lift heavy and not be overly concerned with the dieting.

As a full-time student it is tough to also be training as a competitive bodybuilder, but Neuman manages to get in her schoolwork and training no matter what.  We asked her what a day might look like as she prepares for a show.

"When I am getting ready for a show I start my day off at 5:30 am doing an hour of cardio.  I then get my meals ready for the day and head off to school for some serious learning!  After my classes, I head to the gym to lift and then do some more cardio.  Then I train a client and finish up with homework.  In between all of this I eat!"

Her studying is most focused on studying physical education and health but she was first drawn in as an undergrad at Ball State.

"When I was a student at Ball State I saw their annual amateur bodybuilding show.  I then decided to do it the next year, and from then on I was hooked!"

She currently has her personal trainer certification through ISSA and works at sporting goods store where she admits that she isn't shy about showing off her physique which she's worked hard to develop.  When asked about that she smiles and retorted:  "Oh I love to show off my muscles!  I have no problem with that!"

And it's no wonder that with an impressive physique and her All-American good looks she's sure to get a lot of looks from both women and men.

She admits that her shoulders and back are her best body parts and those are hard to overlook.  Bodybuilding of course is more a mental than physique sport with the dedication required to stick to a diet and training as important as the actual lifting.

"I love the discipline and commitment of bodybuilding.  I love the support and camaraderie I receive from other competitors.  Bodybuilding has given me so much confidence and it has helped me to choose my career path in teaching physical education.  I hope to use bodybuilding as an inspiration for my future students to stay active and lead healthy lives," she adds.  

Kira Neuman - 2007 Collegiate Bodybuilding National Champion"My goal as a bodybuilder is to continue making improvements on my physique.  I want to always have the passion for this sport and I want to always strive to get better and better."

The posing routine of course is the moment where a bodybuilder gets to showcase her physique.  At the Collegiate Nationals, Neuman seemed to have a blast on stage and really got into her posing.

"I love the routine.  I dread it before I get onstage, but then once I�m up there I love the adrenaline rush and I love being the center of attention!"

If Neuman keeps heading in the direction she's in, there's no doubt that more attention will be coming her way.  With good shape, some impressive muscularity and fantastic stage presence, she's sure to have a bright future.  One of her idols is Colette Nelson:  "I love her physique and stage presence and she is just beautiful," she says.

Nelson, an IFBB professional bodybuilder, had kind words for Neuman.

"I have had the pleasure of meeting Kira Neuman a few times at various bodybuilding outings. She has an adorable smile and magnetic personality. She reminds me of myself. When I first started on the scene I was like a sponge learning all I could from other people in the industry. The future is bright for this young superstar. She has the look the new standards of female bodybuilding is starting to reward. I see a pro card in her future and I look forward to watching her development along the way."
 
With praise like that it's sure to keep Neuman motivated and we look forward to tracking her progress!

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