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IFBB Pro Bikini Judging Criteria

IFBB Pro Bikini Judging Criteria…Since Janet Layug won the 2020 Olympia Ms. Bikini, I’ve seen quite a lot of commentary that the bikini division judging criteria has changed, especially with the introduction of Wellness at the 2021 Olympia. Luckily for all of us, IFBB Pro Judge Tyler Manion recently set the record straight on Instagram, telling us exactly what the judges are looking for. I had a few opinions of my own to share, along with a breakdown of the rules as posted on the NPC website…

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IFBB Northern California and Wasatch Warrior Pro Bikini Results 2020

IFBB Northern California and Wasatch Warrior Pro Bikini Results 2020…It’s happening, IFBB Pro shows are back for the summer!  And what a thrilling start to the season it has been.  Yesterday marked two big shows for our IFBB Bikini Pros, the Northern California and the Wasatch Warrior.  We have two newly qualified Olympia athletes, how exciting…

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Bikini & Wellness Posing Rules

Bikini & Wellness Posing Rules…Even though there are no competitions happening right now, I still have my head in the contest clouds thinking about all the women’s categories, especially the new Wellness League!  The Wellness league competitors are just like bikini competitors but with more muscle mass in the legs, hips and glutes, and I am beyond excited to watch the new professionals challenge each other in the upcoming Pro Shows!  But first, I wanted to look at the differences between the NPC, IFBB, IFBB Pro, and Elite Pro IFBB Wellness and Bikini posing rules…

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Arnold 2020 Bikini Predictions

Arnold 2020 Bikini Predictions…This Saturday, March 7, 2020 is the Bikini International Competition at the Arnold Sport’s Festival.  I cannot wait to see what’s going to happen!  There’s so much excitement, between Janet Layug the reigning champ, Elisa Pecini the Ms. Olympia, Angelica Teixeira the two time champion, the return of Justine Munro, and so many other extraordinary competitors.   It’s going to be amazing…

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Versatile Blogger Award and Seven Things About Me

Versatile Blogger Award and Seven Things About Me…I am very honoured to say that I have been nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award!  How cool!  I was nominated by Quirky Kay and to accept the award I’m supposed to write seven things about myself that perhaps you didn’t know and nominate a bunch of other blogs.  I wasn’t going to accept the nomination because it reminded me of those emails you got in high school telling you to pass it on or you’d have bad luck (which I never ever passed on…so I must be cursed).  But,  this type of post is not one I typically do and I thought it was a neat idea, so here it goes…

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Bikini Competition Packing List

Bikini Competition Packing List…Your 12 week bikini contest prep is almost done. You’ve hit all your macros, you haven’t had any unprescribed cheat meals and you’re killing all your workouts. You’ve practiced posing and walking in those clear heels. Now all that’s left is to pack your bag for your first bikini competition! But what on earth do you need?…