In 2018, I decided to follow my heart. Let me back up just a little bit and tell you what happened! This year I was coming up on my third bodybuilding transformation season. I had competed in multiple federations, had a lot of success in the bikini division. I absolutely fell in love with the stage, the process of prep, and the life lessons I had learned along the way. But, there was something just a little bit missing. During each prep, I tailored my training to the bikini look – lean, muscle but not too much, with an emphasis on the glutes of course. My body puts on muscle very easily so to achieve this it meant high volume, plyometrics, tabatas, and super-setting everything. I had to leave behind the training I loved so much, more of a power building focus to bring down my shape for bikini.
Well, this year I decided to take a leap of faith and focus on my bodybuilding transformation to the figure division. It’s a little bit nerve wracking to make the jump. I was comfortable in bikini, knew the look, knew the posing, and felt confident about the package I could bring to stage. Bodybuilding Transformation from Bikini to Figure is a whole new ball game for me but when I look at the top figure competitors, I know that’s where my heart is. I know that look is what I am after and where I am truly happy. I don’t want to have to dial back the muscle I’ve worked so hard to build! This is so exciting to step on stage this coming Fall with a completely revamped physique!
Beyond just the hard work that goes into a prep and getting ready for the stage, no matter your division it is extremely important to focus on the complete package and stage presence.
Bikini or Figure, you need to be meticulous about the suit color choice, fit, style, and look that is going to represent who you are, flatter that physique you are bringing to stage, and of course catch the eye of the judges! That’s where Vicky Ross Fit comes into play. Your competition suit is going to bring the entire package together, so wouldn’t you want nothing but the best?
Bodybuilding Transformation from Bikini to Figure and bodybuilding itself as a sport is expensive as it is – between the coaching, food, supplementation, contest fees, tanning, glam, etc. it can really add up. There are a couple of ways you can save money and still shine like the beauty you are! A couple tips I have for girls starting out or perhaps even making the switch as I am.
You don’t need to re-create the wheel! If you have a suit from bikini and are making the switch to figure, you can just order a new suit bottom and add the hooks and connectors to the top to convert the suit into a figure suit! Or if you are in a natural federation that allows division crossover such as the INBF or NGA, you can do the same thing and only pay for an extra suit bottom for figure! There are so many ways to cut costs and be able to make the switch!
Finally, even the smallest details play a role in your overall package and presentation. Vicky Ross Fit completes the look with a silicone layer to keep your suit right in place, molded cups to add a little extra oomph, all while providing a stunning yet affordable look.
Bring it all together with a one of a kind competition suit and bring home that overall ladies!
Katlynne Joerg
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