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Most Popular Competition Bikini Designs for 2017

2 May

 

 

You’ve spent countless hours at the gym and rigorously stuck to a diet regimen all for this one moment on stage! Your physique is at the very best it can be, your diet has been impeccable and now it’s time to take first place just as you deserve!

 

The Most Popular Bikini Designs are Bright Ombre Colors featuring different shades of Swarovski Rhinestones!

Choose your bikini suit color that stands out the most for your skin tone, stay with eye-catching, bold colors!

Browse our new Collection by Saleyla

 

Track Workout

3 Aug

Adding track workouts are a good way to introduce some variety and get some definition in your legs; a great way to prepare for your next figure competition. As with any program, it’s best to start slow and work your way up to the more intense programs.  For beginners, a run/walk program would be best.  As you increase your endurance, incorporate sprints, plyometrics, etc.   Don’t forget to stretch and fuel your body.

Below is an example of a track workout to get your heart beating and body sweating.  It is not recommended to do all the exercises in a single day.  Pick 3-4 and mix it up.

  1. Sprints:  Sprint the length of the track and walk the corners – repeat this for 5 laps.
  2. Lateral Shuffles:  Turn to your side in a squat position, step out to the side and shuffle down 25 steps, turn around and return to the starting position for 25 shuffles on the opposite leg.  Do this for 5 sets.
  3. Plyometrics (2 sets of each jump – 15 times)
    1. Lunge Jump – Starting for a lunge position, jump up and alternate legs. Repeat.  Pay special attention to your knee position when landing.
    2. Squat Jump – Jump up and return to a squat position.   Keep knees and toes parallel during your jump.
    3. Tuck Jumps – Holding your arms out level with your chest, jump and bring your knees up to your hands while keeping your back straight.
    4. Bleachers – Run up a set of bleachers as fast as possible.  Run down slowly for recovery and repeat 4 times.
    5. Jump Rope Intervals – 3 minute jump rope intervals with a 45 second recovery.  Repeat for 15 minutes.
    6. Ladders – On a football field, start at the end zone, sprint 10 yards, sprint back to end zone, sprint 20 yards, return to end zone, sprint 30 yards, return to end zone, continue to 50 yard line.  1 minute recovery.  Repeat for 3 sets.
    7. Fartlek Run – Jog for 2 minutes, sprint 40 steps, repeat for 15 minutes.

 

Breaking Plateaus

27 Jul

Training hard and dieting without results can be the most frustrating circumstance to encounter in the gym, not to mention how a plateau can stifle goals.  There are numerous articles and tips available online, but one of the best recommendations we found comes from Vince Del Monte on Bodybuilding.com.

He offers 7 tips on how to change it up to break through plateaus to meet your fitness goals.

  1.  Tweak your tempo
  2. Flip your sets and reps
  3. Try a 6-12-25 giant set – “very tough, but valuable”
  4. Wear a stop-watch – time your rest period and stay consistent
  5. Bust your ass, then take a week off
  6. Rotate protein sources
  7. Pick a part, any part – focus on one body part

Read the complete article here:  http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/change-it-up-7-ways-to-break-a-plateau.html

 

Organization Rules & Regulations

3 Jul

Once you decide to compete and begin doing your homework, you will soon realize that there are numerous organizations and each have their own set of rules.  BodyBuilding.com has put together a comprehensive list of organizations with links to their websites.

Click on the link or see their list below:

IFBB Info  

IFBB Info

The IFBB was created in 1964 by Ben and Joe Weider! For more information click here.
IFBB Pro Rules Book
NPC Info

NPC Info

The NPC is the amateur league for the IFBB, en route to becoming an IFBB Pro the NPC is one of the few amateur routes you can achieve an IFBB Pro Card!
NPC Rules and Regulations

CBBF Info

CBBF Info

The CBBF is Canada’s only federally recognized governing body for amateur bodybuilding, fitness, figure, and bikini competitions.
CBBF Bikini Rules CBBF Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Class Rules

NGA Info

NGA Info

In 1986 the NGA sanctioned the first all “natural” bodybuilding contests in the U.S, which has grown to become the largest, promoter nationally!
NGA Judging Outline NGA Amateur TIER System NGA Pro TIER System

Muscle Mania Info

Muscle Mania Info

Musclemania is a series of natural bodybuilding competitions featuring the best physiques from around the world.
Muscle Mania Event Info Muscle Mania Figure Info

IFPA Info

IFPA Info

The IFPA is the pro division of the OCB, to learn more click here!
IFPA Pro Guidelines

WBFF Info

WBFF Info

The WBFF was created by an athlete, for the athletes!  It features pro and amateur bodybuilding, male/female fitness model/male muscle model, and women’s figure. To learn more click here!
WBFF Competition Categories & Judging Criteria

OCB Info

OCB Info

The OCB is an amature stage for natural competitors to compete for their IFPA pro cards, for more information click here.
OCB Guidelines

NANBF Info

NANBF Info

The North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation was founded with a goal to promote drug tested body building shows.
NANBF Homepage NANBF Banned Substances

REAL Info

REAL Info

REAL is a platform for all natural/drug free competitors to show off their athleticism and physique! For more information click here.
REAL Athlete Info

FAME Info

FAME Info

The FAME World Tour is a series of international physique competition showcase events. For more information click here.
FAME Competition Info

INBF Info

INBF Info

Founded in 2000, the INBF is the non-profit amateur affiliate of the WNBF. For more information click here.
INBF Rules & Regulations

UNBA Info

UNBA Info

The UNBA promotes health and wellness through physical fitness and nutrition. For more information click here.
UNBA Rules & Regulations

INBA Info

INBA Info

The INBA sponsors natural bodybuilding competitions and is affiliated with ABA & PNBA. For more information click here.
INBA Rules & Regulations

NPA Info

NPA Info

The Natural Physique Association (NPA) is an independent organization which promotes sanctioned drug-free amateur competitions.
NPA Fitness/Figure Rules