Sian Walton

Sponsored Athlete, Model, Social Media Celebrity

Sian Walton is a fitness model, sponsored athlete and social media celebrity hailing from Dublin, Ireland. She become popular across her social media pages after sharing her fitness journey online, inspiring others to achieve their fitness goals. However, Sian wasn’t always a true representation of a great fitness model.

When she first started out in fitness, Sian only performed cardio. She had a love for running, taking part in this almost on an daily basis. Throughout her teenage years, Sian admitted that she had no clue what she was doing in the gym. She was put off by weight training, thinking that it would make her look ‘manly’.

However, after conducting research on how to gain lean muscle mass, her thoughts on weight training totally changed. It quickly turned into one of her biggest passions, after seeing the progress she made in the gym.

Soon enough, she began documenting her workouts online, quickly propelling to fame on social media. Now, she aims to help others achieve a physique just like hers.

This is her story:

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Athlete Statistics

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Accomplishments

Career Achievements

• Sponsored Athlete
• Fitness Model
• Social Media Celebrity

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Biography

Early Fitness Journey

Sian maintained a slim figure throughout her teenage years. She had a love for running – performing this regularly. At the time, she thought this was the best way to build a great physique.

However, earlier in her fitness career, Sian admits that she had no clue what she was doing in the gym in regard to weight training. As a result, cardio was the only form of exercise that she would take part in.

Initially, Sian was afraid that weight training would add too much size to her frame, making her look ‘manly‘. She cites this as the reason for not performing weight training in the beginning.

However, she soon became unhappy with her skinny physique, having a negative impact on her life. Recalling her early days in fitness, Sian stated:

“I was a major cardio bunny, everyday on the treadmill. I became really skinny and wasn’t happy with my physique”.

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Sian before and after her transformation.

Starting Weight Training and Finding Fame On Social Media

After becoming unhappy with her physique, Sian set out to add some lean muscle mass to her skinny frame. She began conducting research online, taking inspiration from the likes of Nikki Blackketter. This was a figure in fitness who had the exact physique that Sian was looking for.

At this point, Sian became determined to overcome her issues. Soon enough, she began weight training in the gym. It only took a matter of weeks for Sian to make substantial progress, being the only motivation that she needed.

After seeing quick results that she was able to achieve through hard work in the gym, Sian’s mindset about fitness had totally changed. She now had the desire to keep pushing forward, aiming to reach every goal that she set for herself.

Eventually, Sian wanted to follow in the footsteps of the fitness icons she idolized, including Heidi Somers. She began sharing her progress online, quickly finding fame across social media. As a result, Sian could then drive her fitness journey forward.

Where is She Now?

Sian has seen her social media following grow rapidly ever since she began sharing her fitness progress online. It’s her aim to inspire her followers to achieve their fitness goals, much like Sian has been able to do.

Through hard work and determination, Sian was able to overcome insecurities about her body. In the process, she was able to achieve a phenomenal physique that she has become renowned for.

After becoming a social media celebrity, Sian became a sponsored athlete. This emphasized that she had taken her fitness career to the next level – offering her a platform to achieve so much more.

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Training

Sian trains in the gym 5-6 times per week in order to achieve optimum results Furthermore, Sian trains each muscle group twice a week so she’s able to continually build lean muscle mass.

Sian places focus on training her legs, as this is her favorite muscle group to train. Squats are an exercise that she performs regularly, starting out at a lower weight to warm up, then moving onto her heavier lifts.

Two example workouts are listed below:

Upper Body Workout

• Assisted Pull Ups
• Seated Close Grip Cable Rows
• Wide Grip Lat Pulldowns
• Dumbbell Lateral Raises
• Bent Over Dumbbell Lateral Raises
• Barbell Shoulder Presses
• Barbell Upright Rows
• Dumbbell Alternating Bicep Curls

Smith Machine Leg/Glute Workout

• Squats
• Side Facing Squats (Performing Equal Reps on Each Side)
• Reverse Lunges
• Kneeling Squats
• Lying Leg Presses (Equal Reps on Each Leg)

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Nutrition

Sian follows a flexible diet (IIFYM) in order to eat whatever she likes, so long as the majority of her foods are clean. This diet allows Sian to eat cheat foods as an incentive to reach her fitness goals. However, Sian ensures that she only eats them in moderation so that she doesn’t fall off track.

Here’s Sian talking about her daily diet:

“Most of the time I try to stay away from processed foods and dairy, just because I don’t feel good after eating them. With every meal I try to have a balance of protein, carbohydrates and vegetables. I don’t shy away from carbs at all which I think most women do, I do allow myself treats and I’ll eat out occasionally; I just make sure to have everything in moderation”.

Her meal plan to stay lean looks something like this:

Meal One

• Oats
• Chocolate Protein Powder
• Blueberries
• Natural Peanut Butter

Meal Two

• Turkey Bacon
• Cucumber Slices
• Mashed Avocado
• Sandwich Thins
• Two Eggs

Meal Three

• 4 Homemade Vegetable Spring Rolls

Meal Four

• 2 Potatoes
• Salmon

Meal Five

• Greek Yoghurt
• Natural Peanut Butter
• Honey

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Idols and Influences

Sian cites Nikki Blackketter as one of her biggest influences, idolizing her when she started out in fitness. Eventually, it was Sian’s aim to achieve a physique just like hers, stating:

“She has influenced so many women with her transformation. I came across her Youtube channel and watching her videos made me want to start taking the gym more seriously”.

Furthermore, Sian also takes inspiration from fellow fitness YouTube stars, including the likes of Heidi Somers, Amanda Bucci, Alexandra Bring and Denice Moberg. Following these stars allows Sian to keep pushing forward, reaching every goal that she sets for herself.

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What we can learn from Sian Walton

When Sian Walton started out in fitness, it took her some time to realize that weight training was the way forward. By performing cardio only for a number of years, Sian ended up with a skinny physique that left her with low self-esteem.

However, she was eventually able to overcome insecurities about her body, propelling to fame on social media. While in the process, becoming a fitness model and sponsored athlete.

What we can learn from Sian Walton is that fitness has an ability to help you overcome obstacles in your life. At the same time, it can allow you to continually reach new heights in your life.