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Bodybuilding Competition Tips, Guides + Resources
How to Spot a Good Posing Coach: Our Honest Thoughts
Choosing the right posing coach can make all the difference in your competition prep. In this post, we share key tips on what to look for when selecting a coach, from reviews and recommendations to their knowledge and experience. Get the insights you need to find the perfect fit for you!
How you can save £600+ before your next competitive show of the season
Here at KOMPAK we always like to give you all the tips, tricks and hacks when it comes to competing. I don’t know what it is, but even years and years on, the inner student within me STILL LIVES ON & STRONG! We all know competing can become an expensive sport as well, so any little thing helps I truly believe that...
Competing Abroad? Our top tips!
Are you thinking of doing an international bodybuilding competition? Whether you are travelling short or long haul there are a couple of things we would recommend doing to ensure that your trip is as stress-free as possible!
Peak Week : What You Need To Be Checking
Reduce stress for you bodybuilding competition peak week with our top tips on all of the things you need to be checking! As the last thing you want is to be rushing around last minute trying to organise everything for show day!
UK MUA & Hair Bodybuilding Directory
A list of trusted MUA & hair stylists within the UK for all of your bodybuilding competition show day glam needs!
Best Way To Look After / Bikini, Trunks, Shoes & Jewellery
Not sure how to wash your bikini? Or make sure you’re shoes and jewellery last as long as possible? This blog tells you everything you need to know!
#1 Competing Budget Planner
Trying to keep a hold of how much you are spending can become overwhelming when you’re competing. It’s also easy to forget every little thing. This is why we have decided to create the very first ‘Competing Budget Planner’ to help you stay on track every step of the way.
Show Day List: What to pack (male+female)
Download your full packing list for your bodybuilding competition here for both male and female! Whether you're a bodybuilding competitor or a bikini girl we've got you covered with our essentials and extras that you'll need on the day! Taking the stress out of packing your show day bag!
Practical Advice For First Time Competitors
Deciding to compete in your first bodybuilding competition is an exciting first step on a rewarding journey. But it can also be extremely daunting and a mind-blowing experience. Here are some of our top considerations to make in order to ensure a successful and overall positive contest prep experience.
Dealing With Cravings When You First Start Prep
Abbey Willis, GBO and NFMUK Bikini Pro talks about how she keeps her cravings under control and transitions into prep, what you can typically expect to feel and why the body and mind reacts the way it does.
Bikini Competitor Problems: Will I be lean enough?
Taken from the Not Just A Bikini Girl podcast, which looks at all areas of prep predominately from a mindset perspective, helping bikini, figure and fitness competitors around the world become mentally and physically stronger.
The biggest thought and question you can ask yourself that can mess with your head during prep is 'Will I be lean enough'?
Listen to this episodes for some possible deep-rooted reasons why you are having these thoughts during your bikini competition prep and what to do to get rid of them.