About Nicole: MET-Rx Athlete: Nicole Wilkins Height: 5-foot-5 1/2 Weight: 130 lbs Occupation: IFBB Pro Fitness/Figure Competitor/FMGAthlete I was a gymnast for about 13 years and had always been interested in health and fitness. When I was a senior in
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