Ildiko Gaspar, Miss Muscle Beach

Guest Three: Ildiko Gaspar Figure Competitor and Actress  

"I was born in the South of Hungary and immigrated to New Zealand, before settling in Australia, where I have since been actively involved in sports such as athletics, gymnastics, and handball. I have been involved in weight training for the past 8 years. I generally follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly. I entered my first competition
in 2003 in New Zealand, which was the South Island Champs, in the Open Class Physique where I placed 1st. I have also placed 2nd at the Nationals, and come first at both the 2007 Australia, Southern Hemisphere Championships in the Open Figure Tall, and the 2008 USA, California, Venice Muscle Beach, where I was also the Overall Figure Champion.
My involvement with Bodybuilding is to practice a unique form of art as a way of self expression. Working out is also a physical outlet and time for me to replenish mentally. Some of my early inspirations were people who were pioneers who changed the "ordinary", individuals taking risks going against popular opinions and making a difference. Anyone is an inspiration, who is using sport or any other activity to improve their own, and other peoples lives.  My motivation comes from evolving and projecting my genetic lineage into the future. I believe that the areas of emotional, mental and physical development and maturity are closely connected and should be nurtured simultaneously."