At some point you’ve probably seen photos online showing lots of glamourous women in sparkly bikinis and heels, all lined up on stage posing and showing off their best assets. I could probably write a lot about my own experiences and tips regarding the specifics of fitness competitions, but I wanted to give an overall idea of the Pros and Cons of competing. It’s so easy to look on Instagram and envy the final stage photos, or even if someone has photo-documented their entire prep then they may only talk about their good days! There’s so much that goes into a prep on the mental side that many either don’t know about or under appreciate. I’m not trying to encourage or discourage anyone from doing one, I just wanted to put my point of view out there. Firstly, what is a bikini competition? Think of it as a mixture between bodybuilding and a beauty pageant. Some will argue that it is bodybuilding, some stress it’s ‘fitness modelling.’ Ultimately it depends on the federation that you compete with and what they look for. However most will judge you physically based on the proportion of your body, muscle tone, and beauty aspects […]
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