'Very informative and inspirational at the same time. As real as it gets.'- Zak Pallikaros'A powerful look into the hidden struggles behind extreme fitness and the restrict-binge cycle that so impacts competitive athletes...a valuable contribution to awareness and recovery'- Kathryn HansenNatasha's story is brutally raw, relatable and deeply inspiring. She shares what most influencers fail to; her real self. This book goes 'beyond' fitness. This is for anyone seeking strength, healing and transformation in their life. The vulnerability and emotion shown in this memoir is a true eye-opener; showing there is so much more to the vain stereotype of bodybuilding that is commonly perceived. Through sharing her vulnerabilities, Natasha juxtaposes the glamour of the stage with the harrowing and painfully unglamorous aftermath.
A raw, honest 'warts 'n' all' approach, everything Natasha has experienced has the power to resonate with us all. She leaves no shell unturned as you embark on this journey with her. This memoir will make you smile, laugh and cry, sometimes all at once! All the things you would never know about bodybuilding are revealed in this book. Yet, you don't have to be involved in fitness to relate to the issues she explores.
This is a must-read for anyone who wants to transform their life. Her unique story has the ability to speak to so many of us, ensuring that people know they are not alone. Natasha shares her heart so openly, you will feel like you know her...
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
Dicke: 14 mm
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978-0-6398420-3-5 (9780639842035)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Natasha Kostalas is a former Head of English and English teacher of 10 years turned Personal Trainer after she competed in bodybuilding in 2019. When her mental health took its toll in 2015/2016 due to a toxic relationship and a high-flying role that she abhorred, her road to healing was when she started weight training with her coach and brother, Anton, who was her main inspiration. His positivity and love of weight training inspired her to become better, to become a more positive person and her life was completely transformed thereafter. Watching him compete in bodybuilding only sparked her drive to take her training to the next level and Anton coached her to compete in 2 shows in 2019; she came 5th and 4th in 2 categories. When Natasha wanted to compete again in 2021, she had to pull out of the shows due to personal circumstances which is what led her to start writing her memoir Beyond the Barbell: Confessions of a Female Fitness Competitor. Since then, she's still growing her PT business, has recently competed in the sport of powerlifting, coming 2nd place out of 14 women in her category, hosts her weekly podcast The Binges to Barbells Podcast and writes weekly fitness articles on Substack. She is currently working on her second book.
