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Gabriela Mclain
Q. Tell everyone who you are and what you do.
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A. Hi my name is Gabriela Mclain and I’m fitness coach for 20 years.
Q. Tell us a little about your journey and how you got to where you are today?
A. I was born in Czech Republic, raised by very athletic father. Went to track and field sports school with major - long distance running. When I was 14, I madly fall in love with dance. Which end up being my career for a while. In early 20s I was discovered by American singer Niki Haris who was based in Los Angeles at that time and started traveling overseas. But unfortunately, I suffer from hip injury which end my dance career. I always valued physical fitness and decided to become a fitness coach. ...So that how it’s all started.
Q. Let’s talk about being a fitness coach and the programs you offer?
A. I do a lot of private, one on one, training. I also helping my clients with their nutrition as well. One of my main clients these past 4 years is Viola Davis and her husband Julius Tennon. I helped Viola transform her body after the movie Ma Rainey’s black bottom. And also helped her build her arms for upcoming drama series - The First Lady where she’s playing Michelle Obama. Throughout the pandemic I found finally time to create my own website. Www.gabrielamclain. com. I build the online fitness program with same techniques I’m using with my private clients.
I recorded and uploaded many Workout Videos for all fitness levels, as well as Detailed Nutrition Plan, Workout Schedule and Live Zoom Classes. And guess what? I have more new programs coming soon!!! So, stay tuned.
Q. What has been the hardest part of your journey in being fit?
A. My hardest part of my fitness journey was my health struggles. After my first pregnancy, I was diagnosed with an Autoimmune Disorder. At that time, I had lots of inflammation around my joints. It was extremely painful. There were days I barely could get up and walk. It was hard. But I do believe that these life experiences helped me become the trainer I’m today.
Q. What has been one of your greatest experiences you’ve had in your career?
A. It was these last past 6 months. It was the greatest time of my career. We were in Africa filming upcoming movie The Woman King. I was the Lead Trainer and Nutrition Coach for the main cast. This was the best experience ever. I felt extremely honored to be part of this amazing production.
Q. Tell us what motivates you to train and coach people?
A. I love empowering women and men from all walks of life to go beyond their limits and become the ultimate versions of themselves.
Q. What advice can you give other people who wants to be fit?
A. Consistency is the key. Also, I believe that our strength and confidence is built by overcoming the things we couldn’t do before. And fitness is great tool for building and practice this confidence. I would advise you to not look at scale, don’t dwell on how many inches you lost. But instead focus on your strength. Every time you do the workout push yourself little bit more then you did last time, and guarantee you, you will start feeling so good about yourself very soon. And the body will follow by losing weight and getting tighter which is just a SYMPTOM of healthy lifestyle. Build yourself from inside out.
Q. Do you have any other hobbies?
A. I love nature. Hiking and mountain biking with my family is one of my favorite things to do.
Q. Are you working on any new projects or events?
A. Yes, I am. I’m the Lead Strength Trainer and Nutrition Coach for all the main cast on upcoming movie The Woman King, staring Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Adrienne Warren and John Boyega. It’s coming to Movie theaters September 16. Everyone must see this movie. It will be EPIC experience. . I’m also preparing new online program call: “Train Like A King” All the training techniques
I was using to transform these women into such a strong badass warriors will be available on my website this fall.
Q. Where can the readers follow you?
A. Www.gabrielamclain.com Instagram @gabrielamclain Facebook @gabrielamclain
