Getting To Know Jen Hendershott

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Who is Jennifer Hendershott? Two Time Ms. Olympia, Two Time Fitness International Champion, Cover Model for Oxygen Magazine, and Owner of Phat Camp. The video below is her Ms. Olympia routine from the 2008 competition.



I have been a faithful subscriber to Oxygen magazine since the January issue of 2006. I must say my husband really took a leap of faith in getting me a subscription for Christmas. He knew deep down inside I was not happy with myself. I was getting a little more sluggish, not doing anything physical anymore, and just not as comfortable in my own skin. He had been lifting weights since high school and had much knowledge, and I at that time, did not want to listen to what HE had to say. When I opened that first issue, he said with loving care "Please don't be offended, but I saw this magazine and thought you might really like it. I got you a years subscription, just check it out." I flipped through it that first year feeling very motivated but still not putting a lot into action. The more they came in the mail, the more familiar I became with the faces that graced the cover and the routines listed inside. Then it really started to kick in that maybe I could do this.

After the first year, he again asked in love "Do you want to renew?" There was a part of me that just couldn't give up on this dream of being healthier than I ever had been. Now, after three years of this magazine arriving in my mailbox, I just can't get enough and am glad I have kept on this journey.

But most of all I am thankful for getting to know so many of the fitness models and all they have taught me along the way. One of them being Jen Hendershott. In July of that first subscription year, 2006, Jen was on the cover with the heading "Are you tough like Jen?" I have always hated working my legs and there was Jen, inside the magazine, doing a killer leg workout.


One of the reason I wanted to introduce my readers to Jen more in depth is because I am thrilled to announce, this coming fall, my butt is going to be personally kicked by Jen at her Phat Camp. I give all the glory to GOD for giving me the courage to contact Heather (Bearclaw), Jen's side kick and one of her partners at Phat Camp, and ask them to partner up with my site.

When I encourage you my readers, on fitness and health, I try to make it not just my personal journey, but to relate small things between you and I so that you walk away with the knowledge you need.

But this special series of articles, leading up to Phat Camp in September will be my personal journey. Please ride along with me as I prepare for an amazing weekend. I want to encourage you (my fitness gals, sorry guys, girls only) to consider going to Phat Camp sometime within the next year. Make a goal and get there.

Wish me luck!