Athlete Name: Carmal Terrell

Pro Division: Women’s Physique

Where did you earn your Pro status?

2019 NFF Super Show

Where do you plan to make your Pro debut?

2020 NFF Poseidon Classic

Tell us a little about yourself….

I am a USAF veteran, a Healthcare Administrator, gym owner, personal trainer, and sports nutritionist. I have been married for 15 years and my husband is also a USAF veteran and bodybuilding competitor.

How did you get started with bodybuilding?

I have always been athletic, but became complacent and out of shape. I hired a trainer four years ago to help me get back in shape and my husband encouraged me to try competing. I did my first show, fell in love with it, and haven’t looked back.

Where does your motivation come from?

My motivation comes from within. I am very competitive with a strong desire for self improvement and to extend my lifespan by remaining healthy. I also enjoy setting an example for my gym members to show them that hard work pays off no matter how old you are.

What are some of your greatest achievements?

I served 26 years in the Air Force. During that time, I was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen and commissioned as a Healthcare Administration Officer. I played women’s professional football for the Pensacola Power for 4 years and we were the Southern Division champions for all 4 years. My husband and I own a gym where I work as a Personal Trainer, and I recently completed my second Master of Science degree in Nutrition.

What is your current training philosophy?

My current training philosophy is to train back/biceps, chest/triceps, delts/shoulders, and hit legs 2X/week. I alternate between a heavy/low rep workout one week and a light/high rep workout the following week.

What are 3 tips you would give to someone trying to reach their goal physique?

1) Set small, measurable, and achievable goals

2) Stay focused on your own progress and don’t be distracted by others

3) Once one goal is accomplished, set another one. Never be satisfied because there’s always room for improvement

What is your diet like? And does it differ on-season v. off-season?

My off-season diet consists of five to six healthy, whole foods meals in a caloric surplus with a weekly cheat meal built in. On-season, my diet consists of a deficit of the same food items with more restrictions.

When trying to cut down what type of cardio do you do and why?

I will alternate between LISS fasted stair mill, incline treadmill, and elliptical cardio when trying to cut. This gives me variation and prevents me from getting bored. I incorporate weekly HIIT workouts as well to give my metabolism a boost.

What is your next goal?

My next goal is take a year off to work on growing my legs, glutes, and lats to be more competitive.

What’s your Favorite Quote?

“The size of your dreams must always exceed your current capacity to achieve them. If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough.” -Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

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