Yamile Marrero

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Birthday: December 12th
From: Born in Habana, Cuba
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 151 competition weight
Biceps: 15 ”
Quads: 24 ”
Calves: 16 ”
bench — 185 for 10 reps
incline bench — 185 for 10 reps
dips — 34 reps with 10% of bodyweight added
squat — 275 lbs for max
curls — 35 lbs for 10 reps
leg press — 1000 lbs for 8 reps
chinups — 10-12 reps for 4 sets in normal routine
pushups — 50 in a row, but used to do 200 each morning
Job/School: B.A. from Biscayne College, Miami, FL; J.D. from Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL; C.S.C.S. (certified strength and conditioning specialist) from NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association; H-FI (health fitness instructor) from ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine); Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant from ACE (American Council on Exercise); and presently working on an MPH (Masters in Public Health) with a specialization in Health Promotion from Florida International University, Miami, FL
Hobbies/Interests: “Riding my Harley; Climbing, Kayaking; Sculling, Biking & Spinning; Running and others”
Favorite Movies: “Star Trek”
Favorite Music: “Salsa”
Favorite TV Show: “CSI-Miami”
Athletic/Lifting Background: “My lower body was always muscular due to 10 years of ballet from age 10 but my upper body I had to develop that on my own. Culturally, strength and conditioning was not favored for girls. After I finished with school, I set out on my own at first then found people to help me along the way. I started lifting in 1995 when I saw Cory Everson on Body Shaping and fell in love with her look (especially the legs), but I did not get serious (competing even at a local level) until the end of 1997.”
What empowers/motivates you as an athlete?: “Setting goals for myself and accomplishing them while at the same time improving my health and fitness status.”
On her strongest/weakest muscle groups: “No weak parts (at least none I will admit to) but my strength is my legs – specifically my hamstrings.”
On peoples’ reactions to her muscular physique: “Regardless of occupation, status, or level of education I have found that a man’s reaction depends on whether the man is insecure or not. It seems that self-confident men respect, admire and most like a strong muscular female. The others I try to make comfortable by smiling, laughing and joking which works for the most part.”
What are your future goals in athletics and weight lifting? ” I want a shot at the Ms. Olympia title. I placed 8th at the USA’s this year and I am aiming for top 5 in 2003 and I placed 9th at the National’s this year and with a top 5 placement in the USA’s I am aiming to turn pro. Especially, since the Nationals will be in my backyard next year – Miami Beach, FL”
On doing her part to win the battle of the sexes: “Men usually don’t want to challenge me but when they see my legs but occasionally (since I have trained at family community centers) boys who were obviously taught that men are stronger than women will try to match some weight I have done. Fortunately, the one instance I am thinking of there were plenty of people around to unload the leg press machine when the boy could not move the 20 – 45 pound plates he had seen me do.”
Certifications:
2000 ACSM-HFI (Certificate No. 15320)
2000 NSCA – CSCS (Certificate No. 200013934)
2000 U.S. Weightlifting Federation Certified Olympic Weightlifting Club Coach
2000 ACE Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant (Certificate No. W12037)
2000 Florida Fitness Institute International Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
1999 Reebox Cycle Instructor Certification
1999 Treking Instructor Certification
Current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid Certifications
Amateur Bodybuilding Competition Experience:
2002 Nationals Competition, Dallas, Texas, Women’s Heavyweight 9th Place;
2002 U.S.A. Competition, Las Vegas, Nevada, Women’s Heavyweight 8th Place;
2001 U.S.A. Competition, Las Vegas, Nevada, Women’s Heavyweight 13th Place;
2001 Southern USA Women Open Heavy weight and Overall Winner (Level V);
2001 Capital City Classic Women’s Open Heavyweight 1st Place (Level IV);
2000 Southern States Women’s Open Heavyweight 2nd Place (Level V);
2000 Jr. Nationals Women’s Open Middleweight 4th Place (Level VI);
1999 Southern States Women’s Open Middleweight 2nd Place (Level V);
Other Expertise & Accomplishments:
Bi-Lingual (English and Spanish)
Guest Poser at the December 14, 2002 Southeastern NPC Level III Bodybuilding Show
Guest appearance on Univision’s “Christina Show??? November 15, 2001
Appeared in August 2002 and June 2001 “Women’s Physique World Magazine???.
Appeared in April 2001 “FLEX??? Magazine article entitled “Miami’s Best Built Barrister???
PADI Certified Diver for 15+ years; Experienced Wall and Rock Climber for 5+ years;
Experienced Motorcycle Rider 10+ years; Proficient in Sculling, Kayaking & Trail Bike Riding
Education:
Present ly working on: Masters in Public Health; Specialization in Health Promotion Florida International University
1982 Juris Doctorate Degree Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
1980 Bachelor of Arts Degree Summa Cum Laude Graduate Biscayne College, Miami, Florida