Simone Linay

After graduation in 1986, the training as a visual merchandiser followed which I graduated in 1988. This year I also got to know the bodybuilding sport. Through friends I had access to self-made fitness equipment which was situated in a barn. The following year my application for an exit visa was approved and I was allowed to leave the GDR at that time in 1989. As I had to change professionally, I took part in a further education as a management assistant in data processing. Parallel to it I enrolled myself in a fitness center and for the first time I could practice with professional equipment. The move in my home town took place at the end of 1991. At this time the first fitness center opened in my home town where I have been one of the first members. I started a retraining as office administrator which I graduated in 1993. At the end of 1994 I met my husband who supplied the fitness studio where I practiced as a sales representative with supplements. Owing to that the move to former West Germany followed in 1995. A new fitness studio which meets my requirements must be found. So I accepted to drive about 50 km per day, 5-6 times per week. Till today I have remained true to the training without interruption. For some years I have worked in the company of my husband (Sport-Studio-Bedarf and RL Sport Shop) and so I could combine hobby and profession the best possible way.