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be paid to your to others in your class.
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This is where you are directly compared to
4. Bathing suit. This suit should
be a solid each athlete. Head to head as individuals. You
r:olor and fit like a glove. 2/B,s of your
buttocks walk to the center stage and get in a line up.
irnd breasts should generally be covered.
No Each athlete stands to the front. Then they are
rnicro suits. Cut the strings off your
suit to a asked to turn to the rear. They do so and then
short length. The suit can make or
break you, stand. This takes place usually 2 or 3 times.
so it's very important you get
a suit that flts Oft6,,,6thletes are moved in the lineup so all
correctly on you. I suggest getting a
custom
rnade suit to fit perfecily. The ,11lffiejudges can see each athlete. Try to relax
suit should be h@,,and smile. AIl your training is about this
smaller, not bigger. Looking sexy
and flt is the
goal. ,.moment.
' What is in it for me to become a Bikini
5. Shoes. S inches is fine. you don,t
have to go athlete?
higher. Color match your suit if you
can. your
shoes should be tasteful and You will notice that to become successful at
something you
t:irn walk in easily. practice Bikini competition and other athletic sports
walking in shoes
{irr many hours before you takes work. A ton of work. Like most things
compete on stage.
l'racticing and perfecting a good stage that do not come easily or without effort there
walk is
cssential. is an entire set of traits, habits and other
things, that develop because of the task.
6. Turns and standing. How you stand
and
t,urn is a key part of Bikini Competition. you Working for a goal teaches people that they
rrced to nail this and do it can achieve things they desire by hard work
right every time. No
l,irne for being shy or looking and dedication. It teaches them the 1,000
awkward. Again,
-y.u need to practice mini-lessons that add up to one big lesson.
your stands and turns till
The ability to develop confidence and greater
health, a better body and self image are just
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nrsl,ing, grooming and so on, will lead
you on a life path that will amaze you.
And will alter HOW OTHER pEOpLE
TREAT YOU.
A big part of that journey will be
competition. Getting on stage and
putting it all on the line and competing
against others. Win or lose.. competing
changes a person. Striving for a goal
creates something GOOD in people and
it will do so in you! Let,s take a look at
just a handful of the amazing benefits
of devotingyourself to a long term goal
like Bikini competition that promotes
clean eating and healthy living.
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ing, as before, but not as intensely. Many by body fat levels and diet. Great train-
athletes follow even longer cycles. They ing will not replace or make up for lousy
spend years working on building up, or fat dieting that makes you fat. Try to stay in
loss, till they are ready to go to the next decent shape all year. That way, when it's
step. I trained almost daily for 12 years be- time to compete, you only have to diet for
fore I competed for the flrst time. You have several months to get in "top shape". If
to pay your dues. V/ith hard work the aver- you can't see your abs, you are too fat.
age person can build a great body in just a Some fat, like the fat on our butt cheeks
year or two. or lower back, that accumulates with age,
A yearly cycle is a good idea for athletes. It seems to defy all dieting and workout
techniques. You train and train and diet
and it just sticks there. Will it come off?
The answer is "yes", but you have to stick
with it. The fat will come off, but it will
take time.
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Train progressively. Plan to
break up your training into sPlit
training sessions so you can
2
4 months
focus on different bodY Parts.
competition PHASE 3
training.
Building to a 4 months
peak and then competition
Perform fat burning or cardio
competing. training. exercises every day or even
Hard training. Hard training. 2x each day (till the fat is
Focus on Peak Focus on total gone). Walk or ride a bike, do
training and losing noa,y look. ,' 'l ,='-'
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aerobics of any sort at a Pulse
all body fat. Diet Diet at 95%. rate of about 11 5 to 125 beats
at 100%. Cardio full time. per minute for 30 minutes 1 to
Cardio full time. 2x every day.
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Cardio exercise.
Your L2 month plan: Fat burning exercise 5 days a week. Double
cardio (2 sessions a day) may be needed.
Dieting. If you are fat, keep dieting. If you Dieting. Contest diet. Diet ends when you
are thin and weak, focus on eating lots of compete. Return to regular eating after you
good food and building yourself up. peak and win your contest. Rest Injuries
after competing, train light.
Recover.
single day, canhelp a beginner, do a complete rou-
tine without becoming overly tired. Here are some
specific examples of this sort of training:
No,td1sf you..but some of you, may find your-
s$il ffio physical condition at all. Maybe you
hdfrffi*,..$aby, or just took a few years off from Beginners One
fficise after college. The reason is not impor- day split:
tant. What you do next is important. No matter
how it happened, you have not exercised in
years, and you are starting at"physical" ground
zero.
So for those that need the advice we will talk
about strategies to use when your body is in
no shape at all to exercise. Consult a Doctor to
make sure you are healthy enough to exercise.
1. Most important, do not injure yourself. A1-
ways under-do it, rather than over-do it.
How do you avoid injury? Do NOT train until
you are sore, tired, or become "shakey". Do
NOT do things that overly stretch or contract
you. Use light weights, with careful smooth
movements. Move slowly and carefully when
you perform exercises. This is a good example of how to train for
2. Grre yourself several weeks or months to short periods through the day and week and
break into "full time" training. slowly expand your limits. More people can
For those that can do it the idea of small work- endure 10 minutes of exercise several times
outs spread throughout the day works great. a day rather than one long training session. It
This avoids becoming overly tired at any one works great for people that are just beginning
time. Rather than one long hour workout, four to exercise after a long break. It avoids becom-
l5 minute workouts, spread out throughout a ing overly tired or sore.
looking. Having some fat,
as a female, looks good.
You do not want to diet to
is a large part of getting in great the point of being too thin,
ometimes that is all it takes to look or underfed looking. A full,
be the fat is gone your natural shape robust body, even if you are
one can show. Using exercise as a sculpt- 5'2" and weigh 98 pounds
tool, you can make your waist smaller, your is what you are after.
legs more shapely, your butt round and so on. A In the following section we
layer of fat, that hides natural shape and muscle include a plan of action for
tone, is something we do not want, and much eating right, choosing the
of our time as right foods, and then put-
athletes may be ting it all together into a
devoted to the daily diet plan.
single task of Are you an athlete? Is a
losing unwanted model an athlete? For our
body fat. purposes anyone interested
Bikini competi- in using Bikini as a compe-
tion does not re- tition platform is an athlete.
quire you to diet You have a goal in mind
down to some and you are trying to look
super low body your best.
fat. Nothing like Fat accumulates according
a body builder, to genetic pattern on our
marathon runner bodies. Each person is dif-
or some other extreme sport. You need fat, a ferent to a point. Your butt
small amount of it, to look healthy and full. may be your primary fat
You need a normal full (not scrawny or too storage area or your affns or
thin) looking body that is healthy and toned your lower stomach. Where
you store the fat flrst (on
me it is my stomach) is where you tend to
lose it the last.
Fat Loss Targets: These are the areas that are
going to give you the most cause for concern.
Often one area just will not let the fat go. You
diet down till you look thin and slim but this
one part of you just holds onto the fat! Sound
familar?
This is normal. Plan on adding 2 months to
your fat loss schedule to flght off that last 5
pounds. The last 5 pounds, which seems to
always stick like super glue to atarget area,
is the hardest to lose for many people.
The body is fighting you, trying desperately
to hold onto this fat and not let it go! Only at
the end of the diet will this fat come off. It's
difficult and takes great effort but it will hap-
pen.
Be aware of your fat loss targets. Put your
time into these target areas and lose the fat!
Each person will store
fat differently but for
most people these are
the problem areas!
st fat storage.
Upper arm fat
storage.
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Abdominalfat Female
storage. body fat
zones.
Slim figure
Thigh and buttock fat
with fat.
storage.
Figure 3 has 10 to 20
Ihese areas along with pounds of extra fat
the butt and rear thighs on her body. Yet her
are the places women proportions are very
tend to accumulate fat. good. You can be thin
Each person stores the or proportional and still
fat differently. be carrying fat.
I will put a disclaimer that says results and the next day 30
minutes on the stair
may vary on this chapter, but based on my climber.
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6. Arms should move as You walk.
7. Hands should be relaxed and not tense.
8. Smile.
POSING: it.
9. Glue your suit in place so you can ignore
How you present yourself is an impofiantpart of compe-
tition. There are guidelines and rules you need to adhere 10. Make sure Your shoes fit.
to which help bring structure to the contests. 11. Practice your turns' You can pivot turn or
simply step and turn or both' However you turn try
to keep it natural looking.
It is painfulto watch o women walk in heels who 12. Walking when viewed from the back: Keep the
has NO IDEA how to walk in a pair of heeled head up. Do not lean forward. Shoulders should be
shoes. You have to focus and practice. No one is up and back. Push your chest forward. Walk slowly'
born knowing how to walk on tiny platforms. You 13. Do not look down while walking or standing.
have to practice. Make it a habit not look down at your feet or the
Practice daily on a hard surface: floor anytime while comPeting.
Hands relaxed.
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Optionalpause
higher shoulder. Notice posing to the
as you turn.
tilt of upper torso. Figure 7.
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or behind.
walk, how you present yourself in one spot
Hand on hip. Figure 6.
inlo 2 parts. T\rrning and standing, to the
Weight is and back. The front pose is a true model pose.
tilted through for a second or two, you should look relaxed. You
Leg to side
hips. Weight
and straight can shift from right foot to left foot and shift hands.
on one leg.
as shown.
Foot to Smile. Head and chest up. You may find tilting or
srde. turning your head slightiy to favor your face structure
Leg creates this shape. is a good idea. There are many variations of a model
stance. Choose one that is comfortable for you. Do not
bend the legs, straight legs look better.
1. Pivnt turn. Bring
Ibet together and rotate
smoothly. You can step
behind the front foot
(closest to audience)
and pivot on the front
or back foot.
2. Standing to the rear.
Tilt the pelvis forward
and push out your Front
buttocks. Arch your stance.
lower back slightly
here. You can stand Figure 10.
straight or tilt the hips,
to the side (see Figure
8) one hand on one hip
displacing the weight
onto one leg. Look over
your shoulder and
smile. Hand on hip on
the opposite side you
turn your head. Figure
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Putting your weight onto one
leg and holding a pose is not
as easy as it looks. ln figures g
to 11 we see the basic stances Front
that you should master. Failing stance.
to get your weight correcfly
balanced will cause you to look
awkward" Figure 11.
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on stage takes practice. How you place
ill determine your balance and how you are
the audience and judges. You want to stand
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make you look fat or awkward. Here
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like this normally as if
please! waiting in the
grocery line.
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apaft with extended on
weight on the side of
both legs. the right foot.
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FIGURE a-22
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With feet
fonuard,
outward or
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pose like this! and together.
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Walk to side of stage and
stand
with other athletes.
is where awards are presented to 15. Photos are taken as athletes stand
the top athletes in each class. in the line of the toP 3.
Presentation in Bikini: 16. Walk offstage.
1. You walk to the center stage. 17. First place winner returns to
compete for overall title.
2. You stop and show yourself from the
front.
3. You turn and show yourself from the
side, optional.
4. Turn slowly.
5. Stop and pose, stand showing your
backside.
6. Turn slowly.
sparkle.
and water.
Clothes to change into later'
Your bathing suifs in large
,.wfreezer bags. Keep them dry 16. Jewelry for the show.
and clean,
17. Pen and address book.
Warm up suit.
18. Feminine Products.
3. Towels, wipes and water.
19. Atways place Yoar contest number
4. Make-up, small scissors, false or button in Your bag in a Plastic
eye lashes, hrttsh, comb. bag. Do not lose Your number.
Money, cell phone, phone tist. Bikini Bite: Glue to stick that suit
to your bodY.
Driver's license, proof of
payment to contesf. Receipts. 21. lnstant tan ni ng Prod u cts.
Application for contest and 22. Curling irons, hair sPraYn mirror.
a one page typed personal
biography. 23. Toothbrush, Paste, floss and gum-
Pam cooking spray. 24. Address of contest venue. MaP
to the contest. Phone number of
Drsposa ble gloves. contest.
9. Shoes. Camera. Extra suit and shoes.
10. Buslness cards. Someone to helP You keeP track of
all your stuff while You comPete.
11. Bobby pins, safety pins. (They may not fit in the bag and
12. Water and food. should not be left unattended
backstage)'
Keep tanning 30 minufes a day. Do nat
become sunburned.
This is not the time for experimentation Sfop eating protein shakes 10 days out.
or doing anything radical. No last minute Stick with fish, and small amounts of
fat loss programs or starving or anything chicken and beef.
like that.IIou should be fit, tan and ready Eat small meals 5 times a daY.
to go. The last 10 days is about not making
any mistakes that could derail your plan Avoid sugars and alcahol.
of success. Do not lose or try to lose weight Nap extra and sleeP I hours a nigttt.
before the show. Your suit may not fit
correctly. Your body should already be there. Eat stighfly less food overall at each
meal.
What we do want you to do, is to come
into the show the best you can be. And Eat high protein for 4 days (days 7 to
that means timing the contest so you are day 3 counting down) and then switeh to
not bloated. Sometimes a woman can hold high carbs far the last 2 days before the
water before her period. It's best to avoid show.
competing at this time. The day before the show: Dehydrate the
To go into the show your best let us take day before the show. Tttis flattens the
a look at the things to consider the last l-0 abs. Eto not drink all day and night and
days before your show. eat a small amount of carbs evary 2 or
3 hours. Consult with a Doctor (MD) as
dehlldration is dangerous. And yes, it
CONTEST COUNT DOWN. warks very well.
Drink extra water all week before the day ffiwf s/r6rfl;rffi $mmw flepmu:f l{ll'rt* Jr**sf lfl# Mwym
before the show. mwmr#$r:ir6r ;r:ruwe*# m;rvef pnmfmr;rru mfu*xdkms fl$am
Sfay off your feet. Literalty the day before 1 is the day before the contest),
the show. Rest your /egs.
On day I do not drink anY water and
Eata small high carb meal the morning eat lightty all daY.
of the show like pancakes and syrup.
Load up on energy. Drink very tittte water Wear a warm uP suit and heat uP Your
the morning of the show. body and break a deeP sweaf for 30
minutes.
Eat a small high calorie meal the day of
the show. Drink 6 to I oz. of water at You can also da this the morning af the
lunch and dinner. show to shed more water.
Cut aut salf 3 days before the show. tightty the day before the show. No
Eat
heavy meals.
Do not tan the tast 2 days before the
show. Resf wetl for 24 ts 36 hours befare the
show.
Moisturize your skin 3x a day or more for
one week minimum, Avoid dry skin. lce your face the evening and morning
of the show to reduce face swelling.
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flmewr'fum
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tightening lotions to the skin fo loose
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PROGRESS CHART
is more motivating than success. /f feeds
'. lt's important to keep track of your
ments so you can see your progress.
once every 2 weeks to stay motivated.
Weight
Hips
wEEKs 1-2 a
o
wEEKs 5 -7
Weight loss will be a
Weight loss is steady
dramatic for some as the a
a now. Your body is primed
healthy foods impact the a
a to drop even more fat.
body. Up to 12 pounds! a
o Start your double cardio.
a
a TOTAL LOST INCHES:
a
a
wEEKs 3-4
You will feel better
a
a
a
a
wEEKs B _10
8:0in:
a
a Depending on your
everyday now. The body a
a starting point, you may
thrives on the exercise a
a even see your abs now.
and good food. Another 5 a
a
Up to 30 pounds gone!
com
to 10 pounds lost. a
a rornrng
gul(le
t#*r*Irain the body head to toe. Train /egs,
$ tor"o, and arms every time You do
l,*ffi
resistance training.
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Bust in proportion.
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1A. No dead lifts or sguafs with
' heavy breathing.
Figure 12. Female body.
g (Ballet and other
) can add great tone to
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Iegs without building size or
sguafs or weig ht trai ni ng
,,,,,=,.'1,'ffiffiffi u nsym metrical m u scle r??ass.
.:1tffilfrlfiffiuses your /egs to become
Stretching the leg muscles
.:.:i'* foo muscular (you may already
after training to give them a
lw have enough muscle mass on long smooth look.
your legs) avoid this type of
exercise. Doing pilates or other forms
Pertorm high reps for leg
of static holding exercrses,
Building tone without adding
exercrses,
mass.
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10. To add thigh mass and make
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a rounder butt area do squats
lf you have legs with short with a wide stance. Once the
thighs or stocky thighs do body fills out, discontinue
forward kicks to make the leg sguafs.
muscles develop from the
11. Swimming with a Rick board
crotch to the knee. This gives a
long leg look to your thighs.
to focus on legs can build
beautiful legs from toP to
lf your upper thighs are bottom.
too large do lots of walking 12. To get thinner or decrease
and aerobic training. When
thigh mass. Choose exercises
squatting use light weights and
like swimming or walking that
focus on the bottom (not the
do a high volume of rePs on
top) of the squat movement.
your legs.
6. Running can make /egs look 13. Train calves to balance the
too wiry, thin or hard looking.
thighs.
Continued from 7 pages before.
syndrome, squats can and will actually
ffi6ggping your training time: develop a round buttock area and fuller,
t round butt on a pair of firm smooth better looking thighs. Thin people who
where you want to focus your time need to gain weight in order to have a more
en it comes to training. Second to focus pleasing shape can benefit from squats and
on is abdominal. How you shape these key other leg exercises with "heavier" weights.
areas will create the foundation of your This helps them "fill in" areas that need a
winning Bikini body. Let's focus on that fuller look.
look in detail.
The idea is to stay feminine looking. Don't
develop muscles that detract from that
't want weight lifter's legs so Iook (like back, arms and a thick waist).
g muscle with squats and leg AIso stretching, and pilates and or
ses MAY NOT WORK for you. Why? swimming can develop a feminine body
Because your legs develop (ov"r time) with with strong hard muscles that appear
a manly look (muscle is heavy over the smooth without the bulky "Iook". Most
knee and outer quads, and or buttocks are women will not bulk up from weights but
too thick). So body weight squats with light some will so how you train will effect how
dumbbells (using higher reps, 15 to 30 reps muscles develop and look.
per set) and avoiding heavy weights is ng, like ballroom, develop
the plan. Yes, but so will many
Lunges with light dumbbells, Ieg kick- activities. A dancer's body is not a
backs and ball butt lifts, and other arantee of winning, but that look, Iong
exercises that develop a "long leg" look, can muscles that form a very pleasing and
develop the legs without giving them that feminine looking leg-- with round firm
"bodybuilder" look. buttocks and flat, fat free stomach-- is the
Squats, when done light, and lunges will lookyou are after.
benefit 997o of most female Bikini athletes. Much of your focus should be spent
Don't be afraid to do these valuable developing feminine legs and not muscular,
exercises. thick legs.
If you are overly thin, or have a"flat butt" Eventually you have to find what works
best for you. I knew a girl who was maintain a fr.at stomach. For me my abs
naturally muscular. So she never trained Iook best from daily training. You will
with weights. She did lots of walking and have to figure out what works for you.
some ab work and ate very clean. She Never use weights when training your
focused on weight loss and getting thin. I abs. Body weight or lighter only. Do high
have to say, she looked great. repetitions on your ab training.
For her, weight training, or heavy training, Once you are fat free and your abs are
were counterproductive to her goal of flat you can avoid training abs for most of
looking slim and sexy. Over time she did your training year. Let the toned muscles
return to leg training to keep her butt hard shrink (atrophy) while still dieting hard.
and round, but for the most part all she did You can take additional inches and mass
was wa1k. And she looked great. off your waist with this strategy. Often
Big arms or a different look is not the fat forms on our abs and won't come
Bikini look. How you get there will be off. Cardio training and clean eating
determined by the genetic cards you were will destroy (reduce) this fat, instead of
dealt. You need to figure out what will work endless ab training. Doing abs does not
for you. Don't try to do it "all". Just do what burn ab fat. That is why "fat burni.rg"
eed to do. No more and no less. exercise is used to burn fat. It works!
Female
thigh thinner
leg. A good
example of a
lighter boned
female with
Female thigh. Avoid building the /ess mass on
leg muscles directly above the her legs.
Female thigh
knee and upperthigh. thinner /eg. Less Figure 17.
development and Female
thickness in this thigh
Figure 15. Female thigh. leg than figure 15.
t!,
Rounder fuller
thighs and
Figure 19.
t buttocks on
Female
I thigh.
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in,Bdkini competition.
,O**","i'tn no doubt that your body is
important for winning Bikini contests
(you need a great figure) but so is your
overall look. From your toes to your nose Th,e utline or contour or profile line
you should be on top of your grooming. If ofyofir body is an important thing to
you are not a grooming or makeup expert co$si er. How your hair shape (mass
you need to find someone to help you learn afid shape actually) effects the overall
what you need to know. balance of your body. That is why Dolly
Parton wears giant wigs to balance her
Never compete without makeup, clean
giant boobs and hips. If her head was
polished hair, velvet looking skin and
small she would like a light bulb head!
a great smile. These are some of your
Consider a wig to get your head shape
most important weapons on the Bikini
perfect. Not all of us are born with
field of battle. Do not leave them at
perfect hair. Extensions, braids, coloring
home or "forget" about them. You will be
are all ideas we can use to make our
embarrassed in competition if you do forget
hair more dynamic for competition.
them, and that won't be any fun for you.
Imagine this: Two girls are tied at a
bikini contest with equal bodies. Guess
what? The one with the better hair will
win. Good hair counts.
For example, if you are super thin or
slim with giant Dallas Cheerleader hair,
,,i|jll{}ll11i,iii it's going to unbalance your overall look
and make your small hips and small
chest look smaller! The upturned broom
look!
The contour shape, the mass of Your
hair, should balance your bodY and
make it more attractive. Bust and hip
ratios are something all women are
thinking about, then add in shoulders
and hair and we have the complete
package.
,,3, ir',,,|, *.-,. W,d lAnning. tanning) is the same color as your body.
Avoid having a tan body and a white face.
It looks odd on stage. Your face and body
should be the same color.
You need a deep tan to compete. A tan If possible give yourself time to get a
.Arr make or break you. You can, and good base tan. 3 to 4 weeks. You can use
should; use sunless tanning products, but the real sun or a tanning booth. Even 10
they look best on top of a real tan. sessions in the sun can give you enough of
a real tan so that when you add on a fake
tan it looks good.
Try various sunless tanning agents
and see what is best for your skin type.
Some look orange-colored on certain
people. The orange look is one you want
' 'rilirrr'r"
win a contest. White
A,,,goifidritan can
'rrl
W&, "'r,
fiust to name two of hundreds of possible
butt rounding exercises). If you have no ab ,'ffiWffi-;
muscies, you can make some by training your
abdominals. Flabby arms? you can flrm them
up
fast with weight training. It,s a fact. So some
of
your time should be spent doing weight
training
to firm up and shape the muscles on your
body.
on Tuesday and so on) is a prudent way to
appibach their training program. It,s up to
bikini athlete. Looking super hard or muscular is
not at all the look You are after. ll
next day.
You do not need hard ripped muscles to be a
bikini champion. You need to be toned. your "!A
can work
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well. Just
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by choosing
Wfl about ten
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exercises and }W
doing 3 to
4 sets twice
per week,
can have a
profound
effect on how
you look and
feel. The key
,rlr, l
to exercise
,il r,',
is not
rill
frequency
i:::a:
or duration
but how hard
make better progress. This is not really true. you work. 30
Two or three hours of exercise a week is more minutes of
than enough time to form a fantastic body. hard training is better than hours fooling around'
When you train, even if it is onlv lor 1-0 minutes,
do your best to give yourself a good workout.
We present full
Always try to do a little more or work a little
body routines. As a
bit harder, each time you train. you do not
bikini athlete you
need a complicated training plan to make
may find that it's too
progress. You do not need exotic equipment.
much upper bodY
What you need is effort. Desire. you have to
work. If so, then
learn to safely push yourself every time you
spend your time
train. Never train to exhaustion, but feel
on other things. As
free to train hard. Break a sweat. Breath
mentioned, focus on
hard. It's good for you. A short routine done
your legs, abdominals
once or twice a week can make you stronger
and buttocks. These
and more fit and shape your body.
-" {"fi r"
are your key areas
Uru,s$gbest a fulI body workout after of focus as a bikini
yo ffilt up to it, because it works. How athlete.
h*ffi you work is the determining factor of
success, not how often you train (up to a
point) or what kind of equipment you use.
Split training offers no "magic,,. In fact
it's easier to overtrain on a split program.
And easier to stay weak and think you are
training. Before you do a split workout or
start adding in exercises to your routine,
get strong on the basic movements and then
move on.
Split routines also mean training different
muscle groups on different days.
There are several ways to split your
workouts. You have to decide what muscle Ei0ir
competition
ri
groups to combine, how to incorporate rest
trornlng
days, and so on. gLllde
S& minutes of resistance treining. Wonk ourt two trmes
per week. Fer{ormr 6 exerclses that train the entir* body.
1 to 3 sets of each exercise,lS to 20 repetitions p*r set.
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Chest press or flv.
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Standing rows.
Tricep extensions.
Squats (either kind)
One arm chest crossover.
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per week" Ferform & exercises that train the entir* bndy.
1 to 3 sets of each exereise,lS to 20 nepetitions per set.
EXHRCI$E Lfl$T:
Leg raises on leg r*ise station.
Sit ups.
Smith machine squat*.
l-eg extensions.
l-eg curls.
l-"lammer row machine.
Harnm*r chest pres$^
Dffi bieep curls.
$mrIn rnscf'ilne
EXERCI$H t_[ST:
$lant bnard leg raises.
Leg presr (close).
teg press iwide).
One legg*d leg press.
Dip nnachine.
[*at pulldowns.
$eateel pulley rows"
Ei**p rnachine curls.
Tricep extsnsions
S& *inutes of resistance training Work out two times
per week. Per{orm 7 exercises that train the entire body.
1 to 3 sets of each ex*rcise,15 tei I0 repetitions per set.
EXERGI$E I-I$T:
$mith me*hine [unges.
$it ups.
Slant board Ieg raises.
Hyper sxtsn$i0n$.
Chest press rnrachine
Rowing maehine.
Lower baclc machine
30 minutes of resistance training. Work out two times
per week. Perform 6 exercises that train the entire body.
1 to 3 sets of each exercise,l5 to 20 repetitions per set.
EXERCISE LIST
Ball ab sit ups.
Leg pullups on the floor.
Slant board leg raises.
Ball sit ups.
Torso twists.
Bench leg raises. On floor leg
Ab bridge. pull ins with
On floor leg raises. bands.
exercise 2
Ab station
leg raises.
exercise 1
Slant board
leg raises. Bench I
exercise 3
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resistance training for
the butt. Work up to
100 wide squats.
Work up to 25 ball
thrusts per leg, 2 sets.
EXERCISE LIST
Super wide squats.
One legged
Ball butt thrusts
Lungle$.
Lunges _l
4 DAY SPLIT B
Tuesday
DAY TWO
Thursday
Sunday Rest
Tuesday Rest
Machine press. 3 to 10 sets. 10to15reps.
Lateral raise with exercise bands. 3 to 10 sets. 10 to 15 reps,
DAY TWO
3 to 10 sets. 10 to 20 reps.
Machine dips.
DAY TWO Bench press. 3 to 10 sets, 10 to '15 reps
3 to 10 sets. 1 0 to 20 rePs.
Chest flys with exercise bands,
3 to 10 sets. 10 to 15 reps.
Lateral raise with exercise bands.
Bent-over lateral raises with
dumbbells.
3 to 10 sets. 10 to 15 rePs,
Dumbbellcurls.
Machine Curls. 3 to 10 sets, 10 to 15 reps,
Biceps curls with exercise bands. 3 to 10 sets. 10 to 15 rePs
Dumbbellcurls 3 to '10
sets. 10 to 15 reps.
Hamstringr Legcuds, ,
3 to 10 set$, '12
to 20 reps.
Leg iurl$, 3lo 10sets. 12 to 20 reps,,
Hamstrings
Kick backs with bands. ' 0 io 10 sets, 1 2 to 20 ieps,
3 ls 10 sorts,
Eallbufi lih!, ' 3 io 10 sets, 12 to t0 reps.
Kick back*with bands.
Ball butt lifls, 3 to 10 sets,
1? to !0,1eps;
12 Xo"r20 iep$:
'10
One leg calf raises. 3 to sets. 1 5 to 30 reps,
One leg calf raises, 3 1o 10 sets. '15 to 30 reps,
Two leg calf raises. 3 to 10 sets. 15 to 30 reps.
Two leg calf raises. 3 to 10 sets 15 to 30 reps.
DAY TWO
DAY TWO
DAYIfYCII EXERCISES SETS
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Abdominals Ballsilups, 1 to 3 sets 50 to 100 reps.
I DAYTWO EXERCI$ES , .sET$ , r
REPS
Leg raises on floor. to 3 sets. 50 to 100 reps
Hanging leg raises. to 3 sets 50 to 100 reps.
Thighs Fonruard kicks with bands 3 to sets.
10 15 to 30 reps.
30 30 30 30 30
minules minutes minutes minutes minutes
aercbics aerobics aerobicb aerobics aerobics
ADVANC ONE
30 to 40 30 to 40 30 ts 40 30 to 40 30 to 40 30 to 40 30 to 40
minutes minute$ minutes minute$ minutss minutes minutes
aerohics aerobhs aerobics aerobics aerobics aerobics aerobics
30 30 to 40 30 30 3030 30
Can you make Progress? Yes' As long
rninutes minutes ninutes minutes minutes ,lnrtr, ,inrt.,
aerobics aerobics aerobics aerobics aerobics u;ril; ffi;,
as you gradually make your exercise
routines harder, by slowly raising weights,
increasing sets or reps, training longer'
And eating a clean diet devoid of trash food
that makes you fat. Follow the daily
eating guides in this book and you
will be eating clean.
Stick these basics and you will be
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