The Ultimate Posing Shoe Federation Guide (UK)
Whether you are a first-time bikini competitor or an experience bodybuilding competitor, it can be very confusing trying to figure our what posing shoes you are allowed when competing from one bodybuilding federation Find out which posing shoes you should choose next by checking out our posing shoe federation infographic guide.
First Timers FAQ's with Helen Peebles
Calling all first-timers! Not sure what to expect? Confused about what you should be focusing on right now and what to even tackle first? This blog we cover it all as we chatted to our girl Helen who is a pro at helping first-timers navigate their first-ever competitive season and beyond.
Troubleshooting Your Posing Shoe Problem & Shoe Accessories
Could one of these shoe accessories solve your posing shoe problem? There are tonnes of solutions and products and hacks that can help you in this blog.
IFBB Figure Pro Q&A with Erin Thomson
We find out more about UK IFBB Figure Pro Athlete Erin Thomson chatting all things competing, her background and her top tips for all female competitors.
#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.
Most Common Mistakes To Make During Your Competition Prep
If you seriously want to avoid making the mistakes that we’ve done that stopped us from getting closer to our goals quicker, then read on as some of us open up about the mistakes and oversights we’ve made over the years when it comes to our bodybuilding preps. Which can hopefully help you all not make the same mistakes we did on our journeys to the stage.
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!
Photoshoot Guidance for Female Competitors : Styling, Confidence and Top Tips
Whether you’re prepping, in off-season or in the midst of some post-show blues, a photoshoot can be a really rewarding experience. As competitors, we drill the same quarter-turns into our heads for our shows time and time again, experimenting with different posing for a shoot is a fun way to step outside of your comfort zone!
It’s a way to see your physique in a different light, no matter what stage of the season you’re in, and to document your hard work in a non-competitive setting where you can truly appreciate your own physique without the comparison to others.
Platforms & Posing Heels : All You Need To Know
From no platform, small, arched to chunkier platforms; here is all you need to know about them including our best advice according to the size of the platform, federation advice and our own experience wearing these heels and the affect it has on posing.
Should you buy a second hand bikini or posing heels?
At KOMPAK we offer The Marketplace, where girls can list their second-hand items at a heavily discounted price and support each other in the industry! As much as we are proud of all of the amazing benefits, like anything it comes with its cons! So we want to offer our honest advice about using it to help you know whether buying second-hand it’s right for you!
Tips to save money on your next bodybuilding competition prep
You don’t have to spend hundreds and hundreds of pounds to step on stage and look good! If you’re looking for some smart tips on how to compete on a budget, you’re in the right place!
8 Things To Help Competitors During Covid-19
Regardless who you are, everyone to some degree is currently feeling overwhelmed, anxious and uncertain about how COVID-19 will affect them and those around them right now. Here are 8 things that might help you as a competitor while this is all going on around you.
Best Posing Shoes for Wide, Narrow and Standard feet.
We often get asked if there are posing shoes which are more suited for those competitors with narrow or wide feet. The short answer is yes. But in this blog, we explain and show you the slight differences and what to be mindful of when choosing the best shoe for your feet.
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.
An Insight Into The Founder
An insight into the brains behind the brand. An award-winning female entrepreneur from Northampton. Find out how Jasmin started the business, her background, what it's like running a business and the struggles she's had both as a competitor and business owner.
UK Bodybuilding Show Calendar 2020
Find out the current list of ALL the bodybuilding shows happening in the UK in 2020 including federation details, dates and locations. Including COVID-19 updates
Post Show & Off Season Advice For ANY Bodybuilding Competitor
After the final show of your competing season is done and you’ve stepped off stage, adjusting to the next period can often be the hardest part of the process for any competitor to go through. Here are some of our top tips to help you start making moves towards a more successful transition relating to food/training/and mindset.
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.
How to Juggle Competing with a Demanding Career feat Holly Davage
Feeling disheartened when you’re pursuing a career outside of the fitness industry? If you’re struggling to juggle a demanding life and career, then read this blog from Holly Davage as she talks about how she manages competing while being a full-time clinical research scientist where she is responsible for coordinating clinical trials for children with Cystic Fibrosis.