Tamika Tucker

Fitness and Lifestyle Coach & Bodybuilder

Tamika Tucker is a fitness and lifestyle coach & bodybuilder based in Miami, Florida. With over 12 years of athletic experience, Tamika’s background includes being a former Track & Field All-American and NFL cheerleader. She most recently became a professional bodybuilder as an IFBB Figure Pro and is an ISSA certified personal trainer. Tamika offers in-person personal training and online coaching through TamikaTFitness, specializing in body recomposition and weight loss, muscle building and strength training, contest prep and posing, and nutritional guidance and lifestyle coaching. She has a master’s degree in Leadership and Management from the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay and a nursing degree (LPN).

Education

Master's in Leadership and Management, University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
Nursing degree (LPN)

Professional Achievements

Track and field All-American
IFBB Figure Pro
NFL Cheerleader

Certifications & Organizations

ISSA certified Personal Trainer

Favorite Piece of Advice

Always give your best and put in 110% effort into the things you believe in. You only live once, make it count.

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Co-authored Articles (8)

The Different Types of Leg Shapes: What They Are & How to Change Yours

Plus, learn which leg shapes are considered attractiveLegs come in all different shapes and sizes, but for the most part, they’re categorized into 3 types: “normal” legs, bowlegs, and knock-knees. If you’re curio...

Can You Exercise with Sore Muscles? Plus, How to Recover

Why working out creates sore muscles and how to alleviate sorenessAlmost everyone has felt the soreness that hits your body like a freight train a day or two after exercising. This phenomenon is called delayed onset musc...

11 Outer Quad Exercises & Stretches for Your Next Workout

Build up your leg muscles with this outer quad workout If you want strong, muscular legs, you have to target your quad sweep—the outer quad muscles that flare up from your knees to your hips. These muscles, known as th...

The Runner’s Body: What It Looks Like & How to Get It

Plus, expert tips on how to start running without injuring yourselfRunning is a great form of exercise that has a lot of positive effects on your body and overall health. But, do all runners have a single look? If you’...

How Many Miles a Day Should You Really Be Running?

The miles you need for weight loss, longevity, mental health & moreRunning is an easy and enjoyable way to stay in shape—just throw on your shoes and hit the pavement! How many miles a day should you be running, though...

How to Bulk: Diet & Exercise Guidelines (With Sample Meal Plans)

Expert trainers weigh in on the best ways to bulk up fast Bulking is a must if you want to see gains in the gym—your body needs extra calories to build muscle. But bulking properly takes planning to ensure you’re add...

A Guide to Violin Hips (aka Hip Dips) & What Causes Them

Experts share styling tips & exercises to help minimize hip dipsViolin hips, also called hip dips, refer to hips with a noticeable indentation along the sides. While this is a completely natural hip shape that many peopl...

Can Flexing Build Muscle? (Plus, How to Actually Get Bigger)

Learn more about what flexing does for your muscles Flexing is a great way to see and feel how big your muscles are, but does it actually make you stronger? Can you build muscle just by flexing? Yes and no. Flexing does ...