Episode 108 Cast Bios
Episode #108
Megan, 24
6’0’ 157 Lbs.
Hometown: Seymour, TN
Occupation: Staffing Agent
Specialty: Powerlifting
Megan is a country girl at heart and grew up in a family of athletes. She is a former Division 1 basketball player, who also competes in Jiu Jitsu. She says she never loses, and believes her abs are her secret weapon. If Megan wins the $10,000, she plans on using it to help her five year old son get into a good school.
Rachel, 37
5’10’ 158 Lbs.
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Specialty: CrossFit
Growing up, Rachel had a very strict religious upbringing and wasn’t allowed to play sports. She got involved working out later in life. She credits CrossFit for making her into the beast she is. If Rachel wins the $10,000, she plans on using it to pay for her upcoming wedding.
Taylor, 24
5’8’ 140 Lbs.
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Occupation: Stunt Woman
Specialty: Gymnastics
Taylor makes her living getting tossed around as a stuntwoman. The former football and rugby player is no stranger to pushing her body to its limit. Her whole life she has always been underestimated because of her physical appearance. She believes her speed and agility will help her in the competition. If Taylor wins the $10,000, she plans on building a stunt training facility in her backyard to keep her in shape.
Taunya, 41
5’7’ 151 Lbs.
Hometown: Inglewood, CA
Occupation: Social Worker
Specialty: Bodybuilding
This mother of two is into Cross-Fit training and boot camps. She also teaches pilates and yoga. When she’s not body building she likes to live life on the edge by skydiving. She says she is more fit now than she was in her twenties. If Taunya wins the $10,000, she plans on taking her family on a long overdue vacation.
Amber, 29
5’7’ 170 Lbs.
Hometown: Midlothian, VA
Occupation: Fitness Director
Specialty: Bodybuilding
Amber is a body builder looking to qualify for Mrs. Olympia 2014. Having been overweight coming out of college, she turned to fitness and lost a 100 pounds. She likes to intimidate her competition and has no problem talking trash. If she wins the $10,000, she plans on opening a gym to help obese children.
Karis, 19
6’1’ 170 Lbs.
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Occupation: Cross-Fit Coach
Specialty: Cross-Fit
Karis is heavy into Cross-Fit. She also does Olympic lifting and competes in strong man competitions. Her size makes her an intimidating presence, but it’s her heart that makes her a winner. If Karis wins the $10,000, she plans on using it to help pay her way through Fire Academy training.
Jenny, 31
5’6’ 155 Lbs.
Hometown: Miami, FL
Occupation: Gym Owner
Specialty: Running
Jenny nearly lost her leg in a motorcycle accident, but has recovered thanks to Cross-Fit, hard work, and her will to overcome all obstacles. She is a mother of two, and is tough as nails. If Jenny wins the $10,000, she plans on investing it back into her gym business that she nearly lost after her accident.
Arianna, 33
5’7’ 155 Lbs.
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Assistant Fitness Manager
Specialty: Weightlifting
Arianna has battled being heavy her whole life. She recently shed more than a 100 pounds thanks to her strength training regime and dedication to hitting the gym every day. It led her to become a fitness trainer. She is very competitive and has no problem calling you out or getting in your face. If she wins the $10,000, she plans on taking her mother to Paris.
