Claire Rae
Biography
Claire Rae has been in the gym since she was a kid tagging along
with her dad. She entered her first competition in 2003 as a novice Fitness Competitor with the Manitoba Body Builder’s Association and placed first in her category. She was hooked. Soon after, she became a certified personal trainer.
Claire went on to compete with Fame Fitness, winning first place in the Prairie Region, earning her pro card. She also competed in Toronto, Ontario, Hollywood, California and most recently in Calgary, Alberta with the World Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation, where she again came in first place. This time, she earned her title and pro card as Diva Bikini Model and is headed for the Nationals once again.
Claire has long enjoyed the benefits of fitness. She is a firm believer in enjoying life with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Dancing is one of her all time favorite activities. She has tried it all, from hip hop to pole dancing.
Claire also has a unique understanding of those who struggle with food allergies and understands how important it is to know your own body. In the early years of fitness competition, she read about special diets and tried to follow all the advice. She soon learned that not all bodies metabolize food the same and that she had allergies which could land her in serious trouble if ignored. As a personal trainer and advisor to many new athletes, she says: “Learn to know yourself. Listen to what your body is telling you and don’t rely too much on the advice of well wishers. You are unique and in that uniqueness, there lies your strengths. Never stop learning and pressing on to the goals you’ve set out for yourself. You will never regret it.”
In her effort to support and encourage others who want to be more fit Claire has just begun to develop Beliefitness.com. It is her hope that she can develop a fitness community where beginners can ask questions and get motivated to a more fit and active lifestyle.
Claire is forward focused when she is preparing to compete but does not forget the importance of her family and friends. “They keep me grounded” says Rae. “It still surprises me when people request my autograph or ask to be my friend on Facebook. My close friends see me when I’m up and cheer for me but also know me when I’m out of the limelight. My family support me in my efforts and love me always.” Chuckling she adds, “they are not in any awe of me either.”
Claire’s favorite season is beach season and modeling is one of the perks she enjoys best about her profession. Her greatest dream is to run her own gym the way that benefits everyone who wants to get fit. She wants the gym to be mom and bodybuilding friendly where the fitness community can get the kind of help and encouragement they need to succeed.
So far Claire Rae has met or exceeded every major goal she set out to achieve. Watching her grow Beliefitness.com and her future gym will be interesting indeed.
