Physique of the Month

From Olympic medalist to fitness model to coach, Vanda Hadarean has been in the international spotlight since she was a young girl. Born and raised in Romania, Vanda began her competitive gymnastics career at an early age. Her athletic titles and honors include Junior European Gold Medalist, World Championship Bronze Medalist, and Barcelona Olympic Silver Medalist. Upon retirement from competition, she became a gymnastics coach. Although Vanda’s hard work and talent made her a world-class athlete and coach, she felt that something was missing. When a friend convinced her to try a fitness competition, Vanda threw herself into this new endeavor with her trademark spirit and enthusiasm and uncovered a new passion.

Vanda is a self-taught competitor and learned all about exercise and nutrition to prepare for shows. As she became more and more successful, other people started to take notice and were inspired by her drive. Now, her work is not only about her personal goals, but also about helping others improve their lives.

Vanda currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario and continues to be a motivating power house in the fitness world. She is the two-time and current Ms. Fitness World and Ms. Fitness Canada, an honor she has won four times. She has also won numerous other honors, including Fame/WNSO World Pro Fitness Champion, Fitness Atlantic Champion, and 1x Neutron Sports Athlete of the Year. She helps people with all aspects of personal training, group training, and group classes through her work with IbV Training Systems. She also continues to work as a coach, trainer, and choreographer to stay involved in her first sport, gymnastics. Additionally, Vanda maintains a comprehensive fitness website, InspiredbyVanda.com, and does appearances. Finally, it’s all about giving back – she coaches and trains fitness competitors, fitness models, and figure competitors of all ages in addition to her own busy competition schedule.

Vanda stays motivated because she loves the way she feels by eating right and working out. Competitions and photo shoots also help her stick to her intense regime. With her immense passion and dedication to helping others, Vanda will continue to be a dynamic force in athletics.

Profile
Age: 32
Height: 5’3”
Weight: Approx. 115
Favorite healthy food: (right now) yellow split pea soup with sweet potato and spinach
Favorite not-so-healthy food: It was Nutella, however we just designed a healthy alternative (yeah)
Favorite book: health and fitness magazines, Bible
Favorite color: red
Hero/heroes: Jesus
Favorite sport to watch: gymnastics