First Time Competitors

Five Ways to Prep Smarter, Not Harder

Five Ways to Prep Smarter, Not Harder

  If you’ve ever gone through prep (or even just tried to “get lean”), you’ve probably fallen into the trap of thinking more is better. More cardio. Less food. More...

Five Ways to Prep Smarter, Not Harder

  If you’ve ever gone through prep (or even just tried to “get lean”), you’ve probably fallen into the trap of thinking more is better. More cardio. Less food. More...

“I Wasn’t Going to Compete… Until I Did”

“I Wasn’t Going to Compete… Until I Did”

“I Wasn’t Going to Compete… Until I Did” She said she was “just getting back into the gym.”   That’s how it always starts. Not with a big goal. Not...

“I Wasn’t Going to Compete… Until I Did”

“I Wasn’t Going to Compete… Until I Did” She said she was “just getting back into the gym.”   That’s how it always starts. Not with a big goal. Not...

The Prep Bible: From Stage Lean to Sustainable Queen

The Prep Bible: From Stage Lean to Sustainable ...

If you’re reading this, you’ve likely traded brunch with the girls for Tupperware in the car. Welcome to the Top Knot Strong inner circle. Whether you are considering your first...

The Prep Bible: From Stage Lean to Sustainable ...

If you’re reading this, you’ve likely traded brunch with the girls for Tupperware in the car. Welcome to the Top Knot Strong inner circle. Whether you are considering your first...

How to Choose the Right Prep Coach (Without Wrecking Your Health)

How to Choose the Right Prep Coach (Without Wre...

Preparing for your first bikini competition is a huge deal and choosing your prep coach is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The right coach can help you...

How to Choose the Right Prep Coach (Without Wre...

Preparing for your first bikini competition is a huge deal and choosing your prep coach is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. The right coach can help you...

How to Prep for a Bodybuilding Show Without Burnout

How to Prep for a Bodybuilding Show Without Bur...

If you’re planning to step on a bodybuilding stage for the first time, you’ve probably already noticed something: everyone talks about prep, but not enough people talk about burnout. Many...

How to Prep for a Bodybuilding Show Without Bur...

If you’re planning to step on a bodybuilding stage for the first time, you’ve probably already noticed something: everyone talks about prep, but not enough people talk about burnout. Many...

How to Stay on Track During the Holidays Without Feeling Deprived

How to Stay on Track During the Holidays Withou...

The holidays are supposed to be joyful… not stressful. But for so many women, this season becomes a tug-of-war between wanting to enjoy the food and feeling pressured to “stay...

How to Stay on Track During the Holidays Withou...

The holidays are supposed to be joyful… not stressful. But for so many women, this season becomes a tug-of-war between wanting to enjoy the food and feeling pressured to “stay...