Hailing out of Hackensack, New Jersey, IFBB Figure Pro and top fitness model Jelena Abbou is ready. Ready for what? She’ll be taking the stage at the IFBB Houston Pro show with a refined physique. Jelena reached IFBB Pro status at the 2006 Team Universe contest and feels she is bringing her best look to date. She’s proven that her stunning looks have made her one of the top fitness models, now she’s determined to find the same success on stage. Her look could be one that is rewarded next weekend but we’ll have to wait a few more days to know for sure. I caught up with with Jelena for an update…
Jelena will head to Houston on July 4th.
What are your goals for the Houston Pro Show?
I’m very excited about this show! I look my best ever. I’m really hoping to place in top 5 but Olympia qualification would be dream come true.
Do you feel like your physique fits in line more with the direction of figure this year?
Yes, defiantly. I’m so happy that they going this way. Hopefully judges like what I bring on stage this time.
What have you worked on in your off season?
I worked on my symmetry, bringing my legs down to match my upper body. So I train legs hard but not heavy and included some cardio in off season to. I’m also working with new trainer, Jeff Dwelle. I think he did awesome job with my training and nutrition. It worked very well for me and I’m extremely happy with results.
One thing something may not know about you?
I like watching food network, while I’m dieting, even during my cardio at home!
You’ve had tremendous success in fitness modeling, any tips for women who are looking to get into the modeling side of things?
Keep trying, never give up.
Good luck Jelena!
Jelena at the 2007 Jan Tana Pro Figure.
