I first took up weigh t training to “tone-up”, until someone suggested I should think about competing. In those days there was no fitness or figure classes, just bodybuilding – so off I went to my first title, winning the under 52kg class.
I train 5 days per week off season (depending on my work roster) with weights and cardio each morning moving up to 7 days, twice a day on season. I love a challenge. I wanted to get my body back after having my son, so I started to get ready for the Queensland State and Australian National titles about 1 month after the birth of my son. I went on to win both titles. When it became obvious to me that to succeed in this industry, you needed some form of gymnastic’s, I began gymnastic classes at the age of 32. I know I’ll never be able to tumble across the stage like some, but I have managed to do that elusive back-flip, and hope to god that I can do well in the physique rounds to close the gap.
I have been competing for so many years now it is a part of who I am. It makes me disciplined and in control and I hope a better person most of the time. Through out all of the sacrifice both physically mentally and definitely financially the person that has stood by me and allowed me to be me has been my husband Matt. Without him I doubt that I would be still competing or competing at the level that I do today. He encourages me pushes me and supports me above all others. From the bottom of my heart I thank him.
The athlete that I admire the most is Adela Garcia because she made it to the top without being a gymnast. And of course, my friend, guidence councellor, ass kicker and all-round PHAT chick Jen Hendershottand her awesome routines and physique.
Some information on me:
Name: Donna Louise Jones
Date of birth: 17th April
Place of Birth: Newcastle, Australia
Current location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Training: Since 1989
Height: 160cm or 5’2”
Weight: Contest – 53kg (118lb) : Off season 60kg (132lb)
Children: 1 son, Bailey
Married to Matt
Occupation: Queensland Police officer, Personal Trainer
Love training: Shoulders
Hate training: Alone or legs
Greatest achievements: 2000 Australian championships which I won only 5 ½ months after giving birth to my son, Bailey
Pets: 2 labradors, Dusty and Cooper and 3 cats, Wally, Sammy and Pig
Favourite food: Anything Italian washed down with a good Hunter Valley red
Favourite diet food: Oats
CONTEST HISTORY:
1991 IFBB Dubbo Classic 1st under 52kg bodybuilding
1992 Nabba Premier Classic 2nd Figure class Nabba NSW Titles 1st Figure Class Nabba Nationals 2nd Figure class
1993 Nabba NSW Titles 1st figure class Nabba Nationals 4th Figure class
1995 IFBB Brisbane 1st Fitness class World Qualifier 2nd fitness class
1997 IFBB Queensland State 1st fitness class IFBB World Qualifier 2nd Fitness class IFBB World Titles
1998 IFBB Queensland State 1st Fitness class IFBB Nationals 3rd Fitness class
2000 IFBB Queensland State 1st Fitness class IFBB Nationals 1st Fitness class
2001 IFBB Queensland state 1st Fitness class IFBB Nationals 1st Fitness class IFBB World titles
2002 IFBB Nationals 2nd Fitness class IFBB World titles
2004 IFBB Pro card awarded New York Pro Show Southwest Pro Show
2005 Europa Pro Fitness 10th; Charlotte Pro Show 10th; Sacramento Pro Show 8th
2006 The All Star Pro Fitness, Atlantic City Pro
2008 Europa Pro Show, New York Pro Show, Atlantic City Pro Show - 6th
2009 New York Pro Show, Europa Florida - 7th
PEOPLE TO THANK!
My husband Matt - who make's it all possible
Jo Rogers : for her great costumes and inspiration
Sue Patterson : for believing in me
Bailey my delightful son who is a consistant deviled angel
Jo and Ari : of Empire Fitness, the only place to train on the Gold Coast
All my family and friends : for your support and belief.
Jenny Hendershott : for her friendship and great choreography!