First Time Competitors

Should you cut or bulk first?

Should you cut or bulk first?

Sometimes it is hard to know whether you need to cut or bulk first for a bodybuilding competition after you have made the decision to.  There are some important things...
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Do you need a posing suit for your bodybuilding competition?

Do you need a posing suit for your bodybuilding competition?

You might be wondering if you need a posing suit to practice in before your first bodybuilding competition.  While it just seems like an extra expense, there is a good...
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Is Competing Healthy For You?

Is Competing Healthy For You?

Learn about how competing can be healthy or not so healthy for you. What goes into competing and how to make the best decision for you.
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NPC Bikini Vs. Wellness

NPC Bikini Vs. Wellness

Not really sure if you would be best suited for the Bikini or Wellness Division? You are in the right place.  We are going to go over what the judges...
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How to Prep for a Wellness Bodybuilding Competition (Or Any Division)

How to Prep for a Wellness Bodybuilding Competition (Or Any Division)

I'll be speaking mostly about the Wellness Division in this article, but know that you can apply this to the Bikini or Figure Divisions as well!  Wellness is new and...
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Must Haves for Show Day

Must Haves for Show Day

I have been pretty much non-existent with this prep even though, I had all plans to share everything along the way! Between work, prepping, and focusing my attention on everything...
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How to get Started as a Bikini Competitor

How to get Started as a Bikini Competitor

You've had this idea that you want to compete but are unsure of where to start. There is a whole bunch of info out there and it can become confusing...
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What to Expect when Competing in your First Bodybuilding Competition

What to Expect when Competing in your First Bodybuilding Competition

If you have never been to a show before, you might be curious as to what exactly happens during the day for a competitor. Whether it's for yourself or someone...
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How to Manage Social Obligations While Prepping for a Bodybuilding Competition

How to Manage Social Obligations While Prepping for a Bodybuilding Competition

This was asked in our First Time Competitors Group on Facebook and found that many struggle with this as you have very different goals compared to the average gym goer....
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10 Things You Should Know Before Competing In Your First Body Building Competition

10 Things You Should Know Before Competing In Your First Body Building Competition

If you have ever thought about competing in the future, but are not even sure where to begin - I got you covered!  It is asked all of the time...
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The Come Back Week 1: Watch your Habits

The Come Back Week 1: Watch your Habits

I want to say that this has been long overdue.... I've wanted to compete again for awhile now, but here I am a little over two years later just now...
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First Time Competitor Emily Boston - Posing is Key!

First Time Competitor Emily Boston - Posing is Key!

  Here is Emily Boston's first experience When did you first compete? October 26, 2019 Monster Mash Competition    What federation and class did you choose and why? NGA, I...
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