Bodybuilder Theresa Ivancik in Two-Piece Workout Gear Says "Never Miss"

Theresa Ivancik is a dedicated professional bodybuilder and IFBB competitor who exemplifies discipline and commitment both in and out of the gym. With a strong social media presence, she frequently shares glimpses of her fitness journey, including her unwavering determination and passion for the sport. Recently, Ivancik posted a photo on Instagram, captioning it, “Never Miss. 💥When you see the words never miss, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? For me, it’s all about commitment—never missing a workout, a meal, or an opportunity to chase greatness.” From rigorous strength training to finding balance in nature, Ivancik demonstrates what it takes to pursue excellence at every level.

1. She Strength Trains

Ivancik shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. Naturally, she likes to lift weights to keep herself in shape. Ivancik shared this video of herself using dumbbells on her page. She captioned it, “As competition day approaches, it’s all about the drive that got you here and the final push that will set you apart. Every drop of sweat, every sacrifice has led to this moment. Now it’s time to dig deep, push harder than ever, and show the world what you’re made of. Champions are built in that final stretch—give it everything you’ve got!”

2. She Hikes

Ivancik spends a lot of time outside. She shared this photo on Instagram of herself on a hike. Ivancik captioned the post, “Spent the day out in nature with my beastie, @makenziee_fit and there’s really nothing like it. Fresh air, the quiet hum of the outdoors, and my loyal companion by my side—it’s all I need to feel grounded. Taking time to unplug and just be in the moment does wonders for the soul, clears the mind, and fuels that inner peace we all need. Nature has a way of recharging us like nothing else. Ready to bring this energy back to the grind!”

3. She Works Her Legs

Ivancik doesn’t skip leg day. She opened up about this in the caption of this Instagram post. “Survived my first leg day in almost a month - Oct 4th to be exact- we stopped training legs 7 days out - from the @mrolympiallc - then after the show I never jump right back into cardio or training - the body just went thru war .. and I especially this time backed off even longer bc of major sciatica issues …”

4. She Walks

Ivancik likes to walk to keep herself in shape. She talked about this in the caption of the previous Instagram post. “After proper stretching - rehydration - eliminating unneeded stress - I was finally able to walk without pain so I incorporated brisk walks to keep the circulation in check …Today was the first full leg day and it felt good! We are in the groove again!! 🥰Listen to the body and things will fall in line again!! ✨”

5. She’s Focused

Ivancik shares a lot of her secrets to staying motivated on Instagram. In the caption of this post, she talked about the importance of being focused when it comes to competitions. “Focus is the key to unlocking your potential. In a world full of distractions, staying committed to your goals is what sets you apart. Keep your eyes on the prize, tune out the noise, and watch your hard work turn into success. Focus is where progress begins! ✨💋”

Ivana Ivusic-Wilkin, a successful IFBB competitor, regularly shares glimpses of her fitness journey on Instagram. Recently, she posted a video from the gym, posing in new workout gear and expressing her goal to share more training content. Ivusic, known for her dedication to fitness, emphasizes the importance of setting personal goals, staying consistent, and doing workouts you genuinely enjoy. Her training routine includes weight training and lower body exercises, which she incorporates to stay strong and continually push her limits.

1. She Has Goals

Ivusic shared some of her wellness tips in an interview with Revive. She says that she sets goals for herself. “First thing is first, focus on your own goals! Be inspired by your own self and not some image you see online. Tell yourself there is no one you want to look more like than yourself and remember where you started! This is the most important part of sticking to your goals. We all start our fitness journey for many different personal reasons and those reasons will drive us to success if we continue to work hard every day. I encourage everyone to try different ways of healthy eating and exercising and then decide what works best for you. Do not allow other's poor choices to impact your own.”

2. She’s Consistent

Consistency is extremely important to Ivusic. She tells Revive, “Change doesn't happen overnight, it takes time and effort. We can't expect immediate results for habits we have had for countless years. If we do, we will soon be discouraged and discouragement can lead to deeper negative habits. Instead, let's focus on the process and the small changes.”

3. She Does Workouts She Likes

Ivusic tells Revive that she does exercises that she enjoys. “Start out with finding what the perfect type of exercise is for you. I highly recommend trying new things. Join a class, workout with a friend, workout alone, try group training, try cycling, etc. Most importantly do not allow yourself to think you have to work out just because you feel guilty for your daily food choices. This will set you up for failure and once we fail it can be much harder to keep going. Remember each goal takes time!”

4. She Weight Trains

Ivusic shares a lot of her favorite workouts on Instagram. She likes to weight train to stay fit. Ivusic shared this video of herself doing squats with weights. She captioned the post, “If it’s easy, make it hard. If it’s hard, make it easy.👌🏼Thanks for the hospitality @destinationdallastexas it sure felt great to be back! Always lots of excitement with the family @officialbetterbodies @officialgasp. Next stop Houston 🫡”

5. She Works Her Lower Body

Ivusic doesn’t skip leg day. In the previous Instagram post, she is seen doing squats. Ivusic also shared this video of herself doing lower body workouts like hip thrusts, single leg hip thrusts, and sumo squats. Ivusic captioned it, “Just trying to stay fit/maybe grow a little 😉 and share some training videos for y’all to follow!”

Jen Thompson is a powerlifter and fitness expert. She has her own program, and shares a lot of her tips and workouts on Instagram. Recently, Thompson shared a video of herself lifting a barbell with a wrist wrap. She captioned the post, “Oddly, I was the only one to show up for lifting today…. Thanks to @jeffsnyder671 for coming to cheer and laugh at my misery! Trying hook grip with straps. Last training I suffered from some bicep tendinitis. So I’m trying to stave that off before I hit the heavy sets and go back to mixed grip. Doesn’t this look like fun. You can do my Speed Strength Program with me!!”

1. She Lifts Weights

Naturally, lifting weights is the main way Thompson keeps herself in shape. ACE Fitness states that doing exercises with weights has a lot of benefits. “Lifting heavy weights elevates levels of anabolic hormones—specifically testosterone, growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—which are used to repair muscle fibers damaged during exercise. This helps the muscle fibers to become thicker and capable of generating higher levels of force.”

2. She Does Declines

One exercise with weights that Thompson likes to do is using the decline bench. She shared this video on Instagram of herself doing them. Thompson captioned the post, “I have always loved decline. They are one of the most underrated exercise?? Join my thompsonsgym.programs.app and get access to all my programs, Instructional videos, metrics and an invite into my private community! Link in bio.”

3. She Uses Wrist Wraps

Thompson likes to use wrist wraps when she lifts weights. She explained the benefits of using them in the caption of this Instagram video. “I see people roll the bar back in their wrists all the time. You lose power this way. Wrist wraps can help you lock in the bar position in your hand. I LOVE the @a7intl ZEBRA FLEXI 77cm. They are form fitting and never pop off. Join my thompsonsgym.programs.app and get access to all my programs, Instructional videos, metrics and an invite into my private community! Link in bio.”

4. She Has Rest Days

Thompson makes sure to work out on a regular basis. However, she makes sure to have rest days. Thompson talked about this in the caption of this Instagram video. “I find 3 days rest does it for me. Anything longer than that makes me feel too removed from it. You?? Join my thompsonsgym.programs.app and get access to all my programs, Instructional videos, metrics and an invite into my private community! Link in bio.”

5. She Loves Working Out

Thompson loves to work out, and this is what helps her stay consistent. She talked about this in the caption of this Instagram video. “What keeps you going to the gym??? After 25 years of training, I still love working out. It’s the opportunity to improve every time you enter the gym. But it’s also understanding some days you will have to celebrate the small wins. And that is all right, because eventually it will lead to big wins !!💪 Join my thompsonsgym.programs.app and get access to all my programs, Instructional videos, metrics and an invite into my private community! Link in bio.”

Maureen Blanquisco is modeling workout clothes. In a new social media post the IFBB contestant shows off her incredible body in a blue exercise set, driving her followers wild. “To all my baddies out there! This color makes your tan complexion POP,” she captioned the series of Instagram snaps. “So gorgeous 🩷🥰” commented one. “OKKKAAAY SLAAY SLAAY,” added another. How does she approach diet, fitness, and self-care? Here is everything you need to know about her lifestyle habits.

1. Swimming

When Maureen was younger she was a swimmer. “I always loved competing and performing. I usually call it “performing” instead of competing. Swimming was an individual sport. If I wanted to win, it all depended on me. I never liked depending on a team. If we lost because of them, I would get very frustrated,” she told Muscular Development.

2. Gymnastics and Cheerleading

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She then moved on to gymnastics and cheerleading. “Cheerleading was fine until one time we fell during a stunt, and it wasn’t my fault. I said, I think I work better alone,” this is when she discovered weights. “I started lifting weights at age 18. That’s around the time you want to look and feel good, putting on makeup. I was doing fitness training anyway, so I started to look for something I could do competitively that fit that. I had always wanted to compete in beauty pageants, but at 5 feet tall I was too short. Then I saw the Bikini Olympia on YouTube, and the woman who stuck out to me the most was India Paulino. She was my first idol! I thought it looked so cool. The women looked amazing, and this was the closest thing to a beauty pageant I could do. I thought I could just go compete in the Olympia. I had no idea you have to turn pro first, then qualify, the whole long process. But in my head, I only had one goal, to go to the Olympia.”

3. Here Is How She Preps for Shows

“I started prepping for the Olympia right after the Boston Pro in March, so that was seven months. It was a very chill prep because I was eating clean, but I was eating more than ever in a prep. I was still dieting, but it was more calories, and I did have one cheat meal a week. Now I see this is the best approach for me: a longer prep but with more food,” Maureen said.

4. Her “Breaks” Involve Cardio

When she does go on vacation, she still exercises. “I did go on vacation to Hawaii with my partner the week after the Olympia. That was on my bucket list. I did cardio every day, but I took five days off from weights. I had a couple of treats, but nothing crazy,” she says.

5. She Doesn’t “Gain Too Much” During the Offseason

Marueen avoids overindulging in the off season. “I have a very clear mindset that if I gain too much, it will be a lot harder for me,” she told Muscle & Fitness. “In Bikini, it’s all about condition, and while you could be ‘too’ hard, you certainly can’t be soft, either.”