Who Is Camile Periat?
American professional bikini competitor and instructor Camile Periat. She won the 2013 USA Nationals, earning her IFBB Pro Card.
Short Career of Camile Periat
She then made progress on the Pro Circuit, winning several competitions and finishing seventh at Mr. Olympia.
Camile trained to become a dental hygienist while in college; she never intended to become a fitness athlete.
Her tale is told here.
Body Measurements of Camile Periat
| Full Name: | Camile Periat |
| HEIGHT: | 5’3″ (160cm) |
| WEIGHT: | 115 – 125lbs (52.2 – 56.7kg) |
| NATIONALITY: | American |
| PROFESSION: | Professional Bikini Athlete, Sports Company Owner |
| ERA: | 2010 |
Accomplishments
Certifications, Achievements, And Awards
- Professional Bikini Athlete
- Fitness Model
- Sports Company Owner
- Contest Preparation Coach
- Dental Hygienist
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing
Pro Contests
- Bikini International 2019, 7th place
- Legion Sports Fest Pro Bikini 2019, 1st place
- Hurricane Pro Bikini 2018, 2nd place
- Olympia Bikini 2018, 11th place
- Golden State Pro Bikini 2018, 1st place
- Salt City Showdown Bikini 2018, 3rd place
- Governor’s Cup Pro Bikini 2018, 2nd place
- World Klash Pro Bikini 2018, 2nd place
- Bikini International 2018, 7th place
- Olympia Bikini 2017, 7th place
- Arnold Classic Australia Bikini 2017, 16th place
- Dayana Cadeau Classic 2016, IFBB Bikini, 1st place
- Phil Heath Classic 2016, IFBB Bikini, 10th place
- St. Louis Pro 2016, IFBB Bikini, 5th place
- Northern California Pro 2016, IFBB Bikini, 6th place
- Optimum Classic 2016, IFBB Bikini, 6th place
- Omaha Pro 2016, IFBB Bikini, 5th place
- Liquid Sun Rayz Pro 2016, IFBB Bikini, 1st place
- MuscleContest Pro 2015, IFBB Bikini, 12th place
- Northern California Pro 2015, IFBB Bikini Masters, 2nd place
- Northern California Pro 2015, IFBB Bikini, 14th place
- Dayana Cadeau Classic 2015, IFBB Bikini, 5th place
- Sacramento Pro 2015, IFBB Bikini, 6th place
- Texas Shredderbuilt Pro 2014, IFBB Bikini, 6th place
- Europa Phoenix 2014, IFBB Bikini, 18th place
- Sacramento Pro 2014, IFBB Bikini Masters, 2nd place
- Ferrigno Legacy Pro 2014, IFBB Bikini, 7th place
- Orange County Muscle Pro 2013, IFBB Bikini, 16th place
- Sacramento Pro 2013, IFBB Bikini, 16th place
Amateur Contests
- NPC USA Championships 2013, Bikini, 1st place – Pro Card earned
Biography (Early Life)
Sports
California, USA, is the place of Camile Periat’s birth. She was raised in a rural area and grew up enjoying sports.
Camile enjoyed playing basketball, softball, and volleyball among other sports. Camile joined the Sea Hawks swimming team after enrolling at Cabrillo College to pursue a degree in dental hygiene.
How To Compete In Fitness Events
Camile’s career as a contender on her swimming squad came to an end after her undergraduate days. But her drive to compete persisted.
Camile chose to enter a fitness competition because she wanted to try something new. Camile declared after her debut performance, “I loved it!” She had an IFBB Pro Card in her hands and went on the bikini stage after just 2 shows.
The Pro Circuit Lifestyle
After becoming a pro, Camile wasted little time in getting ready for IFBB bikini competitions.
She swiftly established herself on the IFBB Pro Circuit, taking first place at competitions like the 2016 Dayana Cadeau Classic and finishing seventh at Mr. Olympia.
Camile’s quick ascent to the top led to her invitation to the 2018 Arnold Classic, where she finished a solid seventh.
Developing Your Business As A Fitness Coach
Along with her accomplishments on stage, Camile has made progress as a fitness teacher, assisting other individuals in achieving their ideal physiques.
Camile furthered her professional development in 2016 by starting her first sports company as an entrepreneur. 2018 saw the opening of her gym in Santa Cruz, California.
Today’s Camile Periat
Camile’s enthusiasm for bodybuilding and fitness is as strong as ever. She continues to help her clients and admirers build their best bodies while also sharing amazing photos online.
“I adore training and participating in the sport of bodybuilding, which I have embraced. Additionally, I enjoy coaching regional and online bikini contestants for the NPC.
Training (Workout)
Training Protocol
Camile works out five times a week, using weightlifting to build muscle and cardio to get in shape for competitions.
Here is a picture of her exercise regimen;
- 1st Day: Legs and Quads
- 2nd Day: Upper body
- 3rd Day: Rest
- 4th Day: Plyo circuit or Tabata-style intervals, abs
- 5th Day: Legs, glutes, and hamstrings focus
- 6th Day: Upper body
- 7th Day: Rest
Nutrition (Diet Plan)
Camile Periat prioritizes meal planning and preparation. This helps her save time and prevents her from overindulging in junk food when cravings strike.
Whatever diet strategy you choose, she says, it all comes down to preparation and setting your day up for success.
‘Off-season’ and ‘pre-contest’ phases exist for Camile as a professional bikini competitor. She modifies her caloric intake at each stage to accomplish a certain objective, such as weight loss or muscle gain.
In her own words, Camile has the following to say about dieting: “Diet is 80% (perhaps more) of the process. I employ several dieting strategies depending on where I am in life (on-season or off-season).
While I am adaptable during my offseason, I have a fairly rigid schedule before shows.
I place a lot of importance on certain foods and the timing of nutrients since it maintains my hunger at a minimum and supports my activity levels throughout the day. Camila Periat
What Camile Periat Can Teach Us?
Camile can keep up her incredible shape year after year because of her intelligent and planned approach to dieting. However, Camile’s achievement is a result of several factors, not only following a rigid workout regimen.
Camile’s perspective is the less evident factor in her ascent to the top. Camile Periat’s ability to maintain her discipline even when she doesn’t feel like working out or eating well is what makes her the champion that she is.
Who knows how far you could go if you can maintain Camile Periat’s mindset on your journey to success?