Cath Bastien

Fitness Model, Bikini Competitor, Digital Influencer

Catherine Cath Bastien is a well-known online influencer and bikini competitor. Hailing from Montreal Canada, Cath is an inspiration for her fans who appreciate her open personality, useful fitness advice, and awesome workout videos.

With a string of victories in fitness shows, including the 2013 Musclemania Montreal, Cath is an athlete through and through who shows no signs of stopping.

“When you fuel yourself with delicious and nutritious food you’ll radiate joy. You’ll exude confidence and respect yourself by treating your body like a temple.”

Athlete Statistics

“Now and more than ever I strive for balance as well as performance achievements in strength, endurance & mobility. When I strive for all of the above the shape of my body is impacted positively.”

Accomplishments

• Fitness Quebec Magazine cover in 2012
• 1st place winner of Coupe Espoir 2012
• 2nd place winner of Quebec Open 2012
• 1st place and overall winner Musclemania Montreal 2013
• 2nd place winner of APQ Provincials 2014

Training

Style of Training

Cath visits the gym at least 4 times per week. If she has more time, she’ll train more often and for longer. However, she never plans her training routines in advance; instead, following what her body says to her.

While she boasts an all-around awesome figure, Cath puts the most emphasis on her glutes and abs when exercising, as these are her favorite body parts.

Cath Bastien’s Workout Routine

• Monday: Legs and Abs
• Tuesday: Upper body
• Wednesday: Legs and Glutes
• Thursday: Upper Body
• Friday: Legs and Glutes

Cath’s Full Upper Body Workout

• Lat Pulldowns, 4×10
• Chinups, 4×10
• Standing DB Shoulder Press, 4×10
• Pushups 4×10, superset, Close-Grip Pushups 4×10
• Side DB Press, 4×10

Ab Focus Routine

Here’s a simple, intense, and quick ab routine Cath follows when she’s short on time:

• Cable Pull-Through (4×10) supersetted with Planks with Kickbacks (4×10)

This totals to 8 sets of ab exercises, all done with little to no rest in between.

Leg Routine

• Barbell Deadlifts, 4×10
• Lunges, 4×10
• Hip Thrusts, 4×10
• Leg Press, 4×10

Nutrition

Cath starts her day with lemon water mixed with glutamine powder. She’ll then have her breakfast which can be anything from eggs and oatmeal to steak and rice. She likes to keep things interesting, especially in the off-season since the cutting phase can get repetitive in terms of meals.

When preparing for a contest, Cath minimizes sugars, unhealthy fats, and everything else that could lead to weight gain.

However, regardless if she competes or not, Cath aims to eat yogurt or other probiotic foods every day to keep her gut health in check.

As for supplements, she sticks to the basics with omega-3s and multivitamins in addition to the aforementioned glutamine.

What we can learn from Cath Bastien

Cath Bastien has proven the old saying that consistency is the key to success. Through years of sacrifice and hard work, she’s managed to become a successful athlete.

Cath has taught us that you don’t need an extremely complicated fitness routine to achieve amazing results. All it takes is a dedicated mindset and consistent action towards your goals. If you’re in need of inspiration, why not come back to read Cath’s profile. It could give you the ‘push’ needed to take the next step on your fitness journey.