Whitney Jones is an IFBB Pro Fitness Competitor with a variety of different accomplishments under her belt. Her achievements range from being crowned Ms. Fitness Olympia, to being a certified PT.
However, things were not always like this for Whitney. This is how she went from being a hobbyist in fitness to one of the most recognized faces in all of bodybuilding.
Whitney Jones
(Fitness Bodybuilder, Model, Personal Trainer, Ms. Fitness Olympia)
| Full Name: Whitney Jones | |||
| Height | Weight | Age | Date of Birth |
| 5’6″ (167.5cm) | 135-145lbs (61.2-65.8kg)) | 47 years | August 11th, 1977 |
| Nationality | Era | ||
| American | 2010, 2020 | ||
Early Life
Born in Arizona, Whitney Jones was always an active child, playing a variety of sports as a child. She credits having two older brothers as the reason for this active lifestyle, calling it a necessity in that environment.
She was able to use these athletic ventures to her advantage through school, eventually going to Arizona State University. This led to her graduating with honors, summa cum laude, with a degree in Business Communications, keeping active the whole time.
After schooling, Jones would see her fitness move to the back burner, as she worked in the high paced advertising agency. After realizing that she was losing her life goals to her career, she decided to start a family.
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Around the time she was pregnant with her second child, Whitney found herself bedridden for about 3 months due to complications with the pregnancy. It was during this time that she realized how much she missed fitness, and reconsidered her career path.
Personal Training and Early Bodybuilding Career
Whitney Jones earned her NASM personal trainer certification while working at a local health center. However this would not satisfy her true desires, and in 2010 she decided to open the doors to her first fitness center, Az Pro Physiques.
It was around this time that her own training put Whitney in a position where she felt capable of taking the stage as a fitness competitor. Her first event was a local show, and she quickly proved her worth as a competitor by earning her IFBB Pro Card less than a year later.
Whitney Jones – Pro Bodybuilding Career
Whitney Jones earned her Pro Card by winning the 2011 NPC Team Universe & National Fitness Championships. Her pro debut came the next year, when she scored sixth place at the Pittsburgh Pro.
After a handful of decent performances, Whitney earned her first invitation to the Olympia in 2013. She made it to ninth place in this debut under the bright lights but immediately showed that she was someone to watch in the future.
After a few mid-range performances on stage, things started to turn around in 2014. Jones earned her highest placing to date, by coming in second at the 2014 Europa Phoenix Pro.
The next year, Whitney scored her first IFBB Pro victory, winning the 2015 Tampa Pro. While she did not win another contest for a few years, she consistently scored near the top, which was evidence of the work that she was putting in to hone her skills as a Fitness competitor.
The next ev`olution in the career of Whitney Jones came in 2017, when she got her second IFBB Pro win at the Hawaii Pro. Then in 2018, she won the Arnold Classic Fitness International show, which led to her fifth Olympia invite.
It seems that the fifth time was the charm though, as she won the contest, earning the title of Ms. Fitness Olympia. She captured the title again in 2019, before dropping to third place at the 2020 Mr. Olympia.
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Whitney Jones – Competition History
2021
- Fitness Olympia – 1st place
2020
- Fitness Olympia – 3rd place
2019
- Fitness Olympia – 1st place
- Arnold Classic Australia Fitness – 2nd place
- Arnold Classic Fitness International – 2nd place
2018
- Fitness Olympia – 1st place
- Arnold Classic Fitness International – 1st place
2017
- Arnold Classic Australia Fitness – 2nd place
- Hawaii Pro Fitness – 1st place
- Arnold Classic Fitness – 3rd place
2016
- Arnold Classic Europe Fitness – 2nd place
- Fitness Olympia – 4th place
- Arnold Classic South America Fitness – 2nd place
- Arnold Classic Australia Fitness – 2nd place
- Arnold Classic Fitness – 2nd place
2015
- Europa Phoenix Pro Fitness – 2nd place
- Arnold Classic Europe Fitness – 5th place
- Fitness Olympia – 9th place
- Tampa Pro Fitness – 1st place
- Vancouver Pro Fitness – 2nd place
- Arnold Classic Fitness – did not finish
2014
- Europa Phoenix Pro Fitness – 2nd place
- Arnold Classic Europe Fitness – 7th place
- Fitness Olympia – 8th place
- Arnold Classic South America Fitness – 4th place
- Arnold Classic Fitness – 8th place
2013
- Europa Phoenix Pro Fitness – 4th place
- Arnold Classic Europe Fitness – 4th place
- Olympia Fitness – 9th place
- Tampa Pro Fitness – 4th place
- FIBO Power Germany Fitness – 4th place
2012
- Olympia Masters & Pro World Figure Fitness – 2nd place
- Toronto Pro Fitness – 9th place
- Pittsburgh Pro Fitness – 6th place
2011
- NPC Team Universe & National Fitness Championships – 1st place (Pro Card)
Whitney Jones – Training Regimen
When it comes to training, Whitney Jones hits the gym six days a week. This is not to include the cardio and acrobatics training that she does to keep up with her routines for the stage.
For the most part, she does a lot of superset training. She feels that this leads to her getting the most out of every workout, as she puts a lot of focus into the specific muscle groups while doing the exercises.
Upper Body Training Routine
- Superset 1
– Shoulder Lateral Raises: (3-4 sets/8-12 reps)
– Handstand Push-ups: (3-4 sets/8-12 reps) - Superset 2
– Lat Pulldowns: (3-4 sets/8-12 reps)
– Bicep Curls: (3-4 sets/8-12 reps) - Superset 3
– Dumbbell Arnold Presses: (3-4 sets/8-12 reps)
– Bench Dips: (3-4 sets/8-12 reps) - Superset 4
– T-Bar Rows: (3-4 sets/8-12 reps)
– Shoulder Rotation Machine (3-4 sets/8-12 reps)
Full-Body Circuit Workout
- Treadmill Sprint: 45 second reps
- Pop Squat on Platform: 25 reps
- Jumping Ball Slam: 12 reps
- Banded Lateral Walk: 20 reps (each side)
- Squat Jack With Bar: 25 reps
- Slide Board: 50 reps
- Plyo Pushup: 10 reps
- Box Jump Burpee: 15 reps
Repeat the circuit three times, with 3-5 minutes rest in between rounds.
Diet and Nutrition
When it comes to her diet, Whitey Jones take things very seriously, putting an intense focus on everything that goes into her body. She has a few very strict rules that she follows, to make sure that she is sticking to a strict diet.
- Drink at least a gallon of water per day
- Measure everything to know how many calories are eaten
- Meal prep, meal prep, meal prep!
- Eat every three or four hours to keep the metabolism moving
- Use a journal to track everything eaten
These simple rules put Whitney on the path for success with maintaining her diet.
Additional Information
When t comes down to it, Whitney Jones is a great example of what it takes to find success. It is not about the time you take away from fitness, as you can always rediscover your love for the gym.
She also chose to stay motivated, despite not initially finding the results she was looking for. This led to her reaching the highest highs of the sport, finding the right blend of diet and training to reach victory.
Whitey Jones is a truly motivational figure, and the anthesis of what it means to never give up.
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