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Bodybuilding is a sport that requires dedication, hard work, and consistency. While it is safe to say that this sport is much easier for men because of their naturally strong physiques, women like Jennifer Hernandez have taken it upon themselves to change the narrative.
If you're familiar with the old, witty saying, "a girl in a gym is much more attractive than a girl in a bar," you'll understand why women make frequent visits to the gym. But some women have decided to take it up a notch by participating in bodybuilding competitions.
Since late 1970, when the female component of competitive bodybuilding was introduced, women have been seen taking part in female bodybuilding competitions. This development seemed to gain more ground as more women continued to participate in the competition even till now.
Even though women are also participating in bodybuilding, it's quite difficult to find a woman to build up to an average male bodybuilder, especially in size.
That being said, this article is about to shed more light on the life of an accomplished female bodybuilder, Jennifer Hernandez, her personal life, career, and her death. Her death indeed was a huge loss to the female bodybuilding and the entire bodybuilding community at large. To discover more about Jennifer Hernandez, keep reading.
She was very close to her siblings and also her parents. There has been no record of any hostility between her and her family. Or if there was, the family did well to not let it into the hands of the media or the public.
Jennifer completed her primary education at a local school right there in Miami, Florida. She also had a university education, but the name of her University wasn't disclosed. Certainly, it wasn't outside the United States.
Although Jennifer led a private life, we know that she has always had an interest and passion for bodybuilding ever since her time in school. Also, there must be something about bodybuilding that runs in her family because her younger sister Jennifer Dorie is also a known bodybuilder. So, Jennifer has been interested in bodybuilding but only started bodybuilding as a career in 2009 at the age of 47.
Jennifer Hernandez was married but the identity of her husband or his profession was not revealed on any of her platforms. We have no idea if he was white or an African American like herself. However, we know that her union with her husband was blessed with a daughter, Madem Carlotta. Jennifer is also blessed with two grandchildren, but their names are not disclosed either.
Although Jennifer didn't put out much information about her family life on her social media, she, however, shares updates about her healthy lifestyle and fitness routines on her Instagram. Her Instagram handle is @fiftyndfabulous. There she posts her videos and receives many lovely comments from her fans and followers.
In 2012, she participated in the IFBB competition, the New York Pro, and placed 9th. That same year participated in the IFBB Australian Grand Prix and she placed 5th. In 2014 she competed in the IFBB PBW Championships-Tampa Pro and she came 7th. Jennifer participated in the IFBB New York Pro and placed 3rd in 2015, she participated again in the New York Pro in 2016 and placed 5th.
In female Bodybuilding, different other events are held as part of Bodybuilding. During fitness competitions, women are required to wear a swimsuit and perform different aerobics or gymnastics. There's also a Figure competition; in this competition, bodybuilding and gymnastics are combined and the women are judged mainly on symmetry and muscle tone.
Each woman strikes different poses from left to right while displaying her arms, stomach, and buttocks.
Jennifer Hernandez participated in this type of event too as there are different pictures of her posing in front of Judges across social media platforms.
As part of her career, she dedicated her life to inspiring others, promoting a healthy style of living, and encouraging healthy practice and fitness habits to the masses. According to a statement in her biography on her website, Jennifer said "I am a role model, fitness competitor, personal trainer, teacher, mom, competitor, grandmother, and leader".
The Tampa Pro Competition in 2021 was her last appearance in bodybuilding before she passed on. In her lifetime she said many things, but among all the other things she said, she made her statement "My mission is to motivate and inspire our current and future generations by providing the knowledge about good nutrition, staying active, and practicing a healthy lifestyle" her life's goal, she worked towards it and achieved it.
Her net worth is estimated to be somewhere between $1-2 million approximately. She also has two different luxurious cars; a Lamborghini and a Rolls Royce. There's no information on whether she has other properties like buildings or companies. Regardless, she has gathered a considerable amount of wealth as a bodybuilder within a short time which is commendable.
Also, she was in sound health two months before she passed. She participated in the Tampa Pro competition in August 2021.
It is general knowledge that more often than not, bodybuilders lose their lives due to steroid use. They use steroids to enhance their performance in bodybuilding. This knowledge has brought up many speculations and debates about her death. Some people think that Jennifer died of a heart attack, while others think she overdosed.
While both speculations are open for discussion considering the nature of her career, there has been no news of the specific cause of her death. Also, in the same year that Jennifer passed, there is a record of how different bodybuilders lost their lives. Using George Peterson's death a few days before Mr. Olympia as a case study, it's not wrong to come up with such speculations.
Also, there have been calls for better health conditions for the Bodybuilding sport. Many successful bodybuilders pass on suddenly and the cause of their death is always questionable.
The news of Jennifer Hernandez's death was shared with the public by Dennis James who is her gym partner. She released the sad news of Jennifer's passing through her Instagram page.
Considering the numerous condolence wishes by many big names in the Bodybuilding industry both male and female, Jennifer Hernandez was truly a force to be reckoned with. She was loved by her fans and followers as they found it difficult to bear the news of her death. Her family is not left out as they are the most affected by her demise.
As a black woman, the fact that she faced different oppositions and hurdles is a story that can't be discussed every other day. However, despite all odds, she proved to be a star, channeling all her energy into positivity amidst challenges.
As part of her career, she chose to be a role model to many aspiring young women and she was a good mother to her daughter and her Granddaughters.
The cause of her death has raised many questions that beg for answers. The nature of the Bodybuilding sport where many bodybuilders strive to outdo each other thereby causing them to go into steroid use has made many people think she died of steroid use. Others think she overdosed, but regardless of the different speculations, the fact remains that the cause of her death is unknown. She might as well have died a natural death. Till when the cause of her death will be made public, may her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
If you're familiar with the old, witty saying, "a girl in a gym is much more attractive than a girl in a bar," you'll understand why women make frequent visits to the gym. But some women have decided to take it up a notch by participating in bodybuilding competitions.
Since late 1970, when the female component of competitive bodybuilding was introduced, women have been seen taking part in female bodybuilding competitions. This development seemed to gain more ground as more women continued to participate in the competition even till now.
Even though women are also participating in bodybuilding, it's quite difficult to find a woman to build up to an average male bodybuilder, especially in size.
That being said, this article is about to shed more light on the life of an accomplished female bodybuilder, Jennifer Hernandez, her personal life, career, and her death. Her death indeed was a huge loss to the female bodybuilding and the entire bodybuilding community at large. To discover more about Jennifer Hernandez, keep reading.
Jennifer Hernandez Early Life and Personal Life
On the 21st of August 1963, Jennifer was born into a family in Miami, United States. The names and occupations of her parents were not disclosed, however, we were made to understand that her father was a businessman and her mother was a full-time housewife.She was very close to her siblings and also her parents. There has been no record of any hostility between her and her family. Or if there was, the family did well to not let it into the hands of the media or the public.
Jennifer completed her primary education at a local school right there in Miami, Florida. She also had a university education, but the name of her University wasn't disclosed. Certainly, it wasn't outside the United States.
Although Jennifer led a private life, we know that she has always had an interest and passion for bodybuilding ever since her time in school. Also, there must be something about bodybuilding that runs in her family because her younger sister Jennifer Dorie is also a known bodybuilder. So, Jennifer has been interested in bodybuilding but only started bodybuilding as a career in 2009 at the age of 47.
Jennifer Hernandez was married but the identity of her husband or his profession was not revealed on any of her platforms. We have no idea if he was white or an African American like herself. However, we know that her union with her husband was blessed with a daughter, Madem Carlotta. Jennifer is also blessed with two grandchildren, but their names are not disclosed either.
Although Jennifer didn't put out much information about her family life on her social media, she, however, shares updates about her healthy lifestyle and fitness routines on her Instagram. Her Instagram handle is @fiftyndfabulous. There she posts her videos and receives many lovely comments from her fans and followers.
Jennifer Hernandez Bodybuilding Career
Jennifer Hernandez was IFBB pro women's physique competitor. She participated in many other bodybuilding events where she was placed in respectable positions. She has been a competitor in the physique competition since 2005. In 2009 she started competing in the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness (IFBB), after getting her pro card that same year.In 2012, she participated in the IFBB competition, the New York Pro, and placed 9th. That same year participated in the IFBB Australian Grand Prix and she placed 5th. In 2014 she competed in the IFBB PBW Championships-Tampa Pro and she came 7th. Jennifer participated in the IFBB New York Pro and placed 3rd in 2015, she participated again in the New York Pro in 2016 and placed 5th.
In female Bodybuilding, different other events are held as part of Bodybuilding. During fitness competitions, women are required to wear a swimsuit and perform different aerobics or gymnastics. There's also a Figure competition; in this competition, bodybuilding and gymnastics are combined and the women are judged mainly on symmetry and muscle tone.
Each woman strikes different poses from left to right while displaying her arms, stomach, and buttocks.
Jennifer Hernandez participated in this type of event too as there are different pictures of her posing in front of Judges across social media platforms.
As part of her career, she dedicated her life to inspiring others, promoting a healthy style of living, and encouraging healthy practice and fitness habits to the masses. According to a statement in her biography on her website, Jennifer said "I am a role model, fitness competitor, personal trainer, teacher, mom, competitor, grandmother, and leader".
The Tampa Pro Competition in 2021 was her last appearance in bodybuilding before she passed on. In her lifetime she said many things, but among all the other things she said, she made her statement "My mission is to motivate and inspire our current and future generations by providing the knowledge about good nutrition, staying active, and practicing a healthy lifestyle" her life's goal, she worked towards it and achieved it.
Jennifer Hernandez's Net Worth
Jennifer Hernandez got most of her wealth from her Bodybuilding Career. Although we're not aware of any other job she was engaged in except her business as a fitness trainer and coach. She has managed to accumulate enough wealth over the years, considering that she entered the game of bodybuilding in 2005.Her net worth is estimated to be somewhere between $1-2 million approximately. She also has two different luxurious cars; a Lamborghini and a Rolls Royce. There's no information on whether she has other properties like buildings or companies. Regardless, she has gathered a considerable amount of wealth as a bodybuilder within a short time which is commendable.
Jennifer Hernandez Death
The female bodybuilding community lost an icon on Saturday,24th of October 2021. The news of Jennifer Hernandez's death came as a shock to the entire body-building community. Before her death, there was no news of Jennifer battling any sickness or disease since her social media account was active a week before her death.Also, she was in sound health two months before she passed. She participated in the Tampa Pro competition in August 2021.
It is general knowledge that more often than not, bodybuilders lose their lives due to steroid use. They use steroids to enhance their performance in bodybuilding. This knowledge has brought up many speculations and debates about her death. Some people think that Jennifer died of a heart attack, while others think she overdosed.
While both speculations are open for discussion considering the nature of her career, there has been no news of the specific cause of her death. Also, in the same year that Jennifer passed, there is a record of how different bodybuilders lost their lives. Using George Peterson's death a few days before Mr. Olympia as a case study, it's not wrong to come up with such speculations.
Also, there have been calls for better health conditions for the Bodybuilding sport. Many successful bodybuilders pass on suddenly and the cause of their death is always questionable.
The news of Jennifer Hernandez's death was shared with the public by Dennis James who is her gym partner. She released the sad news of Jennifer's passing through her Instagram page.
Considering the numerous condolence wishes by many big names in the Bodybuilding industry both male and female, Jennifer Hernandez was truly a force to be reckoned with. She was loved by her fans and followers as they found it difficult to bear the news of her death. Her family is not left out as they are the most affected by her demise.
Final Note;
The news of Jennifer Hernandez's death has created a vacuum that cannot be easily filled. Just like many other celebrities that passed before her, Jennifer has impacted a lot of lives positively.As a black woman, the fact that she faced different oppositions and hurdles is a story that can't be discussed every other day. However, despite all odds, she proved to be a star, channeling all her energy into positivity amidst challenges.
As part of her career, she chose to be a role model to many aspiring young women and she was a good mother to her daughter and her Granddaughters.
The cause of her death has raised many questions that beg for answers. The nature of the Bodybuilding sport where many bodybuilders strive to outdo each other thereby causing them to go into steroid use has made many people think she died of steroid use. Others think she overdosed, but regardless of the different speculations, the fact remains that the cause of her death is unknown. She might as well have died a natural death. Till when the cause of her death will be made public, may her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
