A care home manager with a passion for body building is aiming for glory after reaching the final of a national championship.

Emily Carrasquillo of Black Swan’s Laurel Lodge care home in Norwich has qualified for the UK Ultimate Physiques national final.

Carrasquillo said: “I’ve always been passionate about fitness and took up bodybuilding seven years ago. Doing the competitions has been exhilarating and I’m absolutely delighted to have qualified for the national championships.

“I am just as passionate about bodybuilding as I am with being a registered care home manager. I manage my time very well by training at 3.30am to then go straight to work. I’m very grateful to Black Swan who have sponsored me, and I can’t wait to take part in the championships final in York on 1 October.”

The Norwich care home manager qualified for the national final after triumphing at the regional competition in York where she performed her routine wearing an individually created bikini, encrusted with a sparkling crystal Black Swan Care Group design, reflecting the Norfolk-based care group who sponsored her for the event.