[ 22 Articles Listed ]

Featured Figure Competition Article

Women: Use These Proven Tips For Better Contest Prep! By: Ginger Redeker I am going to give you certain tips and pieces of advice that I have learned from Mike and through my own experiences, to help prepare yourself to compete on stage. Use these critical contest prep tips and take it to the next level! 2361 Words - Date Added: Mar 24, 2008

2 Different Approaches For Stage Looks In Figure Competition!
By: Rebecca Slatt
There is much confusion about what judges are looking for in NPC Figure Competitions. Here is my contest prep information for two different shows including meal plans, training, and what happened as a result of these plans. Read on for more... 875 Words - Date Added: Oct 26, 2006

8 Tips To Help Figure Competitors Look Their Best On Stage!
By: Jeffrey Kippel & Mindy Blackstien - WNSO/FAME
You've spent months preparing your body for a figure competition. How can you ensure that you will look your best on stage? We asked some industry pros and uncovered 8 tips to help you sparkle on the stage. Try them out. 1647 Words - Date Added: Nov 02, 2007

All About The New IFBB Figure Division!
By: Rob Wilkins
In 2003, the IFBB and its Pro Division introduced Figure to its lineup of professional sport disciplines. Find out what Wayne DeMilia thinks about it, why they started it and how it can help you get your pro card. Also, find out what competitors think about it! 1539 Words - Date Added: Oct 06, 2003

Art Of Figure Presentation: It's All In The Details!
By: Meriza DeGuzman
I first started exercising seriously after the birth of my beautiful daughter. I immediately fell in love! Once I did my first figure show, I was hooked! Here are some proven tips for figure success! 1797 Words - Date Added: Nov 18, 2008

Do I Have To Wear High Heels In Figure Competitions?
By: Brenda Kelly
Do you need to wear high heels in order to compete and win in figure contest? Find out the truth from Brenda Kelly! 1189 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2004

Figure Competition And Experience
By: Katrina Humphrey
Competitors are onstage in high heels in a straight line facing the judges. They execute a series of quarter turns to the right allowing the judges to view and compare them from front, left side, back and right side. 779 Words - Date Added: Jul 16, 2002

Figure It Out: How To Successfully Prepare For A Figure Competition - Part 2.
By: Alissa Carpio
The journey to physique competition is probably the toughest you'll ever endure, but it's also one of the most rewarding. A complete guide for preparing for a figure competition. 1862 Words - Date Added: Jun 06, 2005

Figure It Out: How To Successfully Prepare For A Figure Competition.
By: Alissa Carpio
he journey to physique competition is probably the toughest you'll ever endure, but it's also one of the most rewarding. A complete guide for preparing for a figure competition. 3330 Words - Date Added: Mar 01, 2005

Figure It Out: How To Successfully Prepare For A Figure Competition - Part 3.
By: Alissa Carpio
The journey to physique competition is probably the toughest you'll ever endure, but it's also one of the most rewarding. A complete guide for preparing for a figure competition. 2834 Words - Date Added: Sep 21, 2005

Figure Prep 101: Planning An Effective Off-Season!
By: Alissa Carpio
How important is the off-season? In this article, I will cover the importance of a fine-tuned off-season program. I will include sample workout and meal plans that have worked for me. 2993 Words - Date Added: Aug 23, 2005

Fitness/Figure Competitors: Beef Up In The Off Season With These Great Tips!
By: Linda Cusmano
There are those women who like muscle, but want to attain it naturally. Want bigger lats, shoulders, quads, and glutes - this article is for you! Get some great nutrition and training tips for making great healthy gains in the off season. 1529 Words - Date Added: Sep 20, 2007

How I Went From Fat To Competing In Figure Competitions!
By: Lauri Rothberg
My entire childhood was one of absolute torture. The other kids in school would all get together in the hallways and bark at me. This abuse went on for more than 10 years. And in all honesty, it is only recently that I realized they were wrong... I knew it was that moment when I made up my mind. I was going to start over. Find out what I did to get in shape! 2147 Words - Date Added: May 29, 2003

How Preparing For Competition Is Like Pregnancy.
By: Pamela Micks
The following article may sound especially familiar to women who are already mothers. Let's take a look at a humorous side of competition training. 893 Words - Date Added: Oct 20, 2004

How To Clean Your Competition Suits!
By: Merry Christine
Okay, okay... competition time. You're dialed in, you have your skin paint on, and your suit is glued on. Now you oil yourself up and pump up and SHOW TIME! That beautiful suit you were wearing on stage, well it is not so beautiful anymore. Learn how to clean it! 704 Words - Date Added: Jul 10, 2003

Journey To My First NPC Figure Competition!
By: Rebecca Slatt
Nobody will believe you have potential, if you never put forth the energy to prove it! No sponsors are going to invest in you if you do not invest in yourself. Read on to learn about my journey from beginning to finish of competing and winning. 4040 Words - Date Added: May 19, 2005

My First Figure Contest!
By: Tisha Rodrigues
My first competition was in 2000 with the NABF. I had only been training for it for about 4 months. Oh, but I thought I was IT... 944 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2004

Not So Obvious Things You Should Never Forget For A Figure Competition!
By: Rebecca Slatt
You want to present your best package at a figure contest. This means not only your physique and suits, but also your hair, makeup, skin-tone... Get a detailed list right here of what should & shouldn't bring with you! 1801 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2006

Tiffany Forni's 2009 NPC Oregon State Championships Contest Prep!
By: Tiffany Forni
I have my sights set on the 2009 NPC Oregon State Championships and will be competing in figure again and going for a leaner look. I'll be keeping track of everything from what I eat to how often I'm tanning. Here we go... 14 weeks out: 2351 Words - Date Added: Apr 29, 2009

Tiffany Forni's 2009 NPC Oregon State Championships Contest Prep, Part 2!
By: Tiffany Forni
Being on this diet and workout schedule compared to the 'off season' really shows me that since I did it once, I can do it again and still get great results. Here's the latest on diet training and everything in between at 12 weeks out 1720 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2009

Tips & Tricks For The First Time Figure Competitor!
By: Other Writer
If you think that competing in a figure competition is less strenuous, or requires less dedication than competing in a bodybuilding competition, think again. Find out how I train, diet and much more... 754 Words - Date Added: Mar 31, 2004

Understanding Figure Judging: Find Out Why You Place Low & How To Fix It!
By: Bill Dobbins
Over time judges have gravitated toward a longer-waisted, longer-proportioned type of body for figure competitions. Get the inside story on judging and placements. 1228 Words - Date Added: Jul 26, 2005

Women: Use These Proven Tips For Better Contest Prep!
By: Ginger Redeker
I am going to give you certain tips and pieces of advice that I have learned from Mike and through my own experiences, to help prepare yourself to compete on stage. Use these critical contest prep tips and take it to the next level! 2361 Words - Date Added: Mar 24, 2008

Articles: Training | Nutrition | Supplementation | The Mind | Competition | Sports