Adria Montgomery-Klein and Natalie Montgomery-Carroll
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Adria Montgomery-Klein and Natalie Montgomery-Carroll (born June 24, 1974 in Birmingham, Alabama
) are twin sisters who are fitness competitors
, fitness trainers, professional models
, and reality TV contestants. They gained widespread national exposure on Big Brother 5, a reality TV show in the United States
which aired on CBS in 2004.
After graduating high school in 1992, they attended Troy State University
in Troy, Alabama
, where they each received Bachelor of Science
degrees in computer science
and minors in Business and American Sign Language.
They continued playing softball during college.
After graduating, they both went to work at Electronic Data Systems
.
While still working for EDS, they began participating in fitness competitions.
Adria married Lenny Klein in 1998. Natalie married Breck Carroll in 2000. became separated from Breck in 2008 which resulted in divorce.
The twins' first significant success as competitors was in 1998, when Natalie placed first and Adria placed second in the Ms. Fitness Kentucky event. They quit EDS to focus entirely on fitness training in 2000.
, to go on a "Roadshow Nationwide Tour" called "Go For It!", teaching fitness and nutrition to people, particularly middle school students.
Along with this was a TV show for students called Go For It! TV, which they appeared on as competition coaches.
After doing "Go For It!" for three years (the TV show for two), they left that, and continued with fitness competitions.
The twins have since opened the Fitness Twins Elite Training Studio.
In the show, a group of contestants compete against one another to remain in the house as long as possible, as one person is evicted through a vote each week by fellow contestants. The fact that "Adria Okins" was really two different people was kept secret from fellow contestants for five weeks. This was done as part of the season's theme of "Do Not Assume (DNA)". Once the secret was revealed, they competed openly as two separate people. However, the negative feelings towards being deceived, in addition to the two being perceived as an aligned unit rather than two separate players, helped cause the two to be evicted soon afterwards, with Natalie being the first twin removed, and Adria next. Six other contestants remained after their eviction.
Natalie Montgomery-Carroll
Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham is the largest city in Alabama. The city is the county seat of Jefferson County. According to the 2010 United States Census, Birmingham had a population of 212,237. The Birmingham-Hoover Metropolitan Area, in estimate by the U.S...
) are twin sisters who are fitness competitors
Fitness and figure competition
Fitness and Figure competition is a class of physique-exhibition events for women. While bearing a close resemblance to female bodybuilding, they emphasizes muscle tone over muscle size.-Overview:...
, fitness trainers, professional models
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
, and reality TV contestants. They gained widespread national exposure on Big Brother 5, a reality TV show in the United States
United States
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which aired on CBS in 2004.
Early life
The twins attended Midfield High School, where they played softball.After graduating high school in 1992, they attended Troy State University
Troy University
Troy University is a public university that is located in Troy, Alabama, United States. It was originally founded in 1887 as Troy Normal School. Its main campus enrollment is 7,194 students. The total enrollment of all Troy University campuses is 29,689...
in Troy, Alabama
Troy, Alabama
Troy is a city in Pike County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 18,003. Troy experienced a growth spurt of over 4,000+ people since 2000. The city is the county seat of Pike County....
, where they each received Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
degrees in computer science
Computer science
Computer science or computing science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems...
and minors in Business and American Sign Language.
They continued playing softball during college.
After graduating, they both went to work at Electronic Data Systems
Electronic Data Systems
HP Enterprise Services is the global business and technology services division of Hewlett Packard's HP Enterprise Business strategic business unit. It was formed by the combination of HP's legacy services consulting and outsourcing business and the integration of acquired Electronic Data Systems,...
.
While still working for EDS, they began participating in fitness competitions.
Adria married Lenny Klein in 1998. Natalie married Breck Carroll in 2000. became separated from Breck in 2008 which resulted in divorce.
The twins' first significant success as competitors was in 1998, when Natalie placed first and Adria placed second in the Ms. Fitness Kentucky event. They quit EDS to focus entirely on fitness training in 2000.
Fitness competition and training
Starting in 2000, the twins signed up with HealthSouth CorporationHealthSouth
HealthSouth Corporation , based in Birmingham, Alabama, is the nation’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitative hospitals. Operating in 26 states across the country and in Puerto Rico, HealthSouth serves patients through its network of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals , outpatient...
, to go on a "Roadshow Nationwide Tour" called "Go For It!", teaching fitness and nutrition to people, particularly middle school students.
Along with this was a TV show for students called Go For It! TV, which they appeared on as competition coaches.
After doing "Go For It!" for three years (the TV show for two), they left that, and continued with fitness competitions.
The twins have since opened the Fitness Twins Elite Training Studio.
Big Brother 5
In 2004, the twins appeared on the Big Brother 5 reality TV show as a single person named "Adria Okins".In the show, a group of contestants compete against one another to remain in the house as long as possible, as one person is evicted through a vote each week by fellow contestants. The fact that "Adria Okins" was really two different people was kept secret from fellow contestants for five weeks. This was done as part of the season's theme of "Do Not Assume (DNA)". Once the secret was revealed, they competed openly as two separate people. However, the negative feelings towards being deceived, in addition to the two being perceived as an aligned unit rather than two separate players, helped cause the two to be evicted soon afterwards, with Natalie being the first twin removed, and Adria next. Six other contestants remained after their eviction.
Magazine appearances
The twins have appeared in the following publications:- Muscle & FitnessMuscle & FitnessMuscle & Fitness is an American bodybuilding magazine founded by Joe Weider, but now published by American Media, Inc.-History:Muscle & Fitness has a more mainstream focus than its companion publication, Flex...
(April 2003) - Featured in article "Muscle Twins" - Physical (February 2003) - Appear on cover and article "Training by the Fitness Twins"
- Muscle & Fitness Hers (December 2002) - Featured in article
- Physical (February 2003)
- Oxygen (August 2002) - Featured in article "Snap Shot of the Fitness Twins"
- Physical (July 2002) - Article featured Adria
- Oxygen (June 2002) - Featured in article "Double Take"
- Physical (June 2002) - Mentioned in coverage of the Arnold ClassicArnold ClassicThe Arnold Classic, renamed Arnold Fitness Weekend, is an annual bodybuilding competition, named after Arnold Schwarzenegger. It takes place in late February or early March in Columbus, Ohio, United States.-History:...
- Iron Man (magazine)Iron Man (magazine)Iron Man Magazine is a publication which discusses bodybuilding, weightlifting and powerlifting. It was founded in 1936 by two Alliance, Nebraska natives, Peary Rader and his wife, Mabel Rader.-History:...
March & June 2002 - Featured in article - Ms. Fitness (Spring 2002) - Cover and featured in article
- Physical (April 2002)
- Ms. Fitness (Winter 2001) - Cover and featured in article
- Physical (September 2001) - Cover and featured in story
- BuckMasters (July 2001) - Featured in article
Fitness competition results
Adria Montgomery-Klein- National Physique CommitteeNational Physique CommitteeThe National Physique Committee is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States. Amateur bodybuilders compete in various competitions from local to national competitions sanctioned by the NPC...
(NPC) World Championships 2002 - BrnoBrnoBrno by population and area is the second largest city in the Czech Republic, the largest Moravian city, and the historical capital city of the Margraviate of Moravia. Brno is the administrative centre of the South Moravian Region where it forms a separate district Brno-City District...
, Czech RepublicCzech RepublicThe Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
October 2002 (6th place Fitness Tall Class) - NPC Team Universe Overall and Tall Class Champion 2002
- NPC USA Fitness Championships 2002 - 2nd place in Tall Division
- IFBB Pro Qualifier
- NPC Fitness Nationals 2001 - 6th place
- NPC Carol Semple Fitness Classic 2001- 2nd place
- Ms. Fitness World 2001 Champion
- Ms. Fitness USA 2001 Champion
- Ms. Fitness World 2000 Champion
- Ms. Fitness USA 2000 - 3rd runner up
- Ms. Fitness Hollywood Champion 2001
- Ms. National Fitness Model 2000 Champion
- Ms. Fitness Kentucky 2000 Champion
- Ms. Fitness Indiana 2000 Champion
- Ms. Fitness USA 2000 - placed 16th
- Ms. Fitness Universe 2000 - placed 6th
- Ms. Fitness Kentucky 1999 - 1st runner up
Natalie Montgomery-Carroll
- International Federation of BodyBuildersInternational Federation of BodyBuildersThe International Federation of BodyBuilders is a competitive bodybuilding organization founded in 1946 by brothers Ben and Joe Weider and is the highest level of competitive bodybuilding in the world. Currently, the IFBB consists of seven different sub-divisions for different competitors ,...
(IFBB) GNC Show of Strength Invitational Pro Fitness - November 8, 2002 - 11th overall - IFBB Pittsburgh Pro Fitness Classic 2002 - 15th overall
- IFBB Jan Tana Classic 2002 - 12th overall of 22 contestants
- NPC Fitness Nationals 2001 - 2cnd place & IFBB Pro Qualifier
- NPC Carol Semple Fitness Classic 2001 - 1st place
- Ms. Fitness World 2001 - 1st
- Ms. Fitness USA 2001 - 1st
- Ms. Fitness USA 2000 Champion
- Ms. Fitness World 2000 - 2nd runner up
- Ms. Fitness Hollywood 2001 - 1st runner up
- Ms. National Fitness 2000 Champion
- Ms. Fitness Mexico Invitational 2000 Champion
- Ms. Fitness USA 2000, 11th
- Ms. Fitness Universe 2000, 3rd runner up
- Ms. Fitness Kentucky 1999 Champion
External links
- Profile of Natalie Montgomery-Carroll by CBS for Big Brother 5
- FitnessTwins.com - Official site of the twins