Training basket: Ainsley McSorley

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AINSLEY MCSORLEY, 30,

Owner, Trainer and Nutritionist at Revive Fitness

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Ainsley McSorley set out to just get in shape back in 2006 at age 22. She ended up changing her life. In November 2006, just five months after her first fitness competition, McSorley earned professional status in the bikini division at the FAME North American Championships in Miami.

McSorley competed in 10 fitness shows in five years and launched a fitness modelling career. McSorley appeared on Oxygen Magazine’s July 2012 cover as well as covers of Inside Fitness Magazine and Women’s Health & Fitness.

After she retired from competition, McSorley opened her own fitness company called Revive Fitness (www.revivewinnipeg.com) in 2010, which now has four locations. With a degree in human nutritional sciences and certification as a personal training specialist, McSorley works mostly in weight-loss, muscle toning and building, assisting those preparing for competitions and other specialty programs.

McSorley continues to be a high-profile figure in the fitness industry as she represents Allmax Nutrition at international trade shows including the Olympia Expo in Las Vegas on Sept. 18-21.

“I stay in shape to do events like that throughout the year so I set small goals for myself along the way,” McSorley said. “Now, it’s such a lifestyle to me that I stay fit year round. I’ve made it a habit, instead of short-term dieting, and I really try to push moderation with my business. We talk about balance, lifestyle and healthy choices. I try to tell people to focus on their personal goals and not to compare themselves to others. Focus on positive aspects other than just weight. Can you do more pushups than when you started, are you getting stronger so it’s not all based on the scale.”

There will open house events at two Revive locations this month — Revive River Heights (Unit 30-1580 Taylor Ave.) on Sept. 24 at 5-8 p.m. and Revive St. James (2645 Portage Ave.) on Sept. 27 at 1-3 p.m.

1. Favourite workout?

My favorite type of workout is circuit training, which is also one of our most popular programs at Revive. Circuits are constantly changing to keep things fresh but the overall idea is to work the entire body with minimal rests. Quick, efficient and challenging!

 

2. Favourite workout song?

I am so not musically inclined — the same song could be on repeat through an entire workout and I wouldn’t even notice! I have a remix of country music on my iPod that I put on repeat and skip to All Over the Road by Easton Corbin.

 

3. Fitness tip?

I live by the term “lifestyle” — no extreme dieting, no intense training periods, etc. I live a healthy lifestyle, which has allowed me to form healthy habits rather than short-term routines. If I’m out with friends, I don’t have to worry so much about what I’m ordering since I eat well on a regular basis. Never make foods “bad” or “not allowed.” It’s a mind game that will only make you want them more. Everything in moderation.

 

4.What’s in your fridge?

You will always find my fridge stocked with chicken breasts, salmon, white fish, bell peppers, asparagus, almond milk, greek yogurt and natural peanut butter. I religiously have a smoothie in the morning made of one scoop of natural vanilla protein, almond milk, spinach, one tablespoon of natural nut butter and a half of a banana.

 

5.What’s your guilty pleasure?

When I used to extreme diet, I could answer this question specifically as it consisted of foods I didn’t allow myself like chips and pasta. Now, because I eat in moderation, my guilty pleasure is always changing based on what I feel like at the time. Some faves are steak dinner, cheesecake and pancakes!

ashley.prest@freepress.mb.ca