Fran Dennis: Glutes Cover Girl

It’s hard to believe our Glutes cover gal, Fran Dennis, is a mom of six. Her children, ranging in age from nine to 24, keep her days busy, but she still finds time to maintain her fitness. Find out more about the super mom and super fit gal!

Claim to Fame

“I hold the title of ‘Mom Most Likely To Embarrass Her Kids.’ Other than that, I’m an author (Soul Principles – 6 Simple Steps to a Whole New You), fitness and lifestyle coach (fdlifestyle.com) Provincial Figure Champion and National Figure Competitor.”

On Her Bedside Table

“My water bottle and the book Think and Grow Rich (Tribeca Books, 2011) by Napoleon Hill.”

Her Destiny

“I love helping people overcome their obstacles and tap into their own strengths, and enabling them to reach their full potential. I feel my passion for fitness is a gift, and I want to continue to use it to motivate other people. I see myself doing this forever. I will be climbing mountains, trekking through rainforests and diving in turquoise waters until I’m 90 . . . maybe 100!”

Her Proudest Moment

“I’ve had many proud moments, but when my eldest started university and received an academic scholarship, it really meant a lot to me. It was a stepping-stone that stood out, because having her at a young age, we had been through a lot together and had essentially grown up together. This success was a marker of determination, perseverance and commitment.”

Choice Cheats

“My favorites are peanut butter, chocolate and red wine. I control cravings by not letting myself get hungry and drinking lots of water.”

In Her Fridge

“You’ll find a mess. I have six kids – what do you expect?”

In the Gym

“I’ve always been athletic,” says the former gymnast of 10 years. “I knew [fitness] was for me when I would leave the gym after a couple of hours of hard training and couldn’t wait to go back.”

On Her iPod

“My iPod is filled with lots of variety. My favess to train to are hip hop, R&B and rap. Music is extremely important to me – it motivates and uplifts me and keeps me focused when I train.”

Free Time

“My free time is spent with my family, usually. When I can get away, it’s usually to a sunny beach. I love the Caribbean!”

Roadblocks

“I can be an obsessive person, so I’m always trying to maintain a balanced life.”

Words to Live By

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with one single step.” – Lao Tzu (Chinese philosopher)

Things she can’t live without:

1. My iPod: “It’s my training partner.”
2. My 1L water bottle: “It keeps me on track every day.”
3. My ball cap: “My uniform in the gym.”
4. Allmax Nutrition IsoFlex Whey Protein Isolate: (Chocolate Mint) “It tastes amazing and gives me the extra protein I need right after my workout.”
5. bareMinerals Mineral Makeup: “Love this stuff! It gives a warm glow, is super light and has SPF 15.”