#168 - The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Competing in NPC Bodybuilding Shows | Part 1

Published: July 28, 2023, 9 a.m.

Summary:

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Today\u2019s episode is the first part of a 2-part series. Diane is joined by fellow coaches, Amanda Glitters and Ms. Alysha, as they break down what the judges are looking for in the bikini, wellness, and figure divisions, the diet and supplementation to get there, and what the training and cardio look like for each. Then, Diane breaks down the real-life timeline it took for her client to become stage-ready after losing 60 pounds.



Key Takeaways:

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  • 03:43 - Transformation inspiration of someone who started competing in her 50s
  • 04:26 - Who this webinar is for vs. who it\u2019s not for
  • 05:19 - Who is Diane Flores?
  • 06:54 - Who is Coach Glitter?
  • 07:52 - Who is Ms. Alysha?
  • 11:03 - What judges are looking for in bikini athletes
  • 12:54 - An overview of a wellness athlete's body type\xa0
  • 15:00 - Requirements for the figure division
  • 17:51 - This is the MOST important part of your prep
  • 22:11 - What are PEDs?
  • 25:30 - Weight training: what does that look like?
  • 26:47 - Muscle groups to focus on depending on your division
  • 27:31 - Cardio exercises to implement vs. Cardio exercises to avoid
  • 29:30 - Why you should not divert from your coach\u2019s training program
  • 32:30 - Contest prep timeline with a real client
  • 34:17 - Think about THIS when you\u2019re building
  • 34:47 - The minimum requirement if you\u2019re looking to enter the bikini division
  • 35:28 - What \u201cshred mode\u201d could look like for you
  • 37:36 - Why you should NOT wait to lose the weight first before starting with a coach\xa0



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Work with Diane:

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Fuel Your Body with the Goods:

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Dress Up & Show Up Like a Boss Bitch

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