Competition Prep Library

Start here if you’re a first-time Bikini, Wellness, or Figure competitor.

Choose a topic below to get step-by-step answers.

Start Here: First-Time Competitors

New competitor? Learn divisions, costs, timelines, and what to expect on competition day.

How to Choose Your Competition Suit

How to choose suit color, style, cut, connectors and crystal coverage for your division.

Heels, Jewelry & Stage Accessories

What heels are allowed? What jewelry looks best on stage? Get rules, styling tips, and shop recommended accessories.

Stage Presence & Posing Tips: What Judges Look For

Walk, posing, confidence, and presentation — learn what judges are actually looking for and how to stand out.

Show Day & Travel Prep

Packing checklists, backstage must-haves, tan care, suit protection, and how to travel with your competition suit.

NPC & IFBB Rules, Schedules and Deadlines

Show schedules, division rules, suit regulations, and when to order your suit for upcoming NPC and IFBB shows.

bikini travel case

How to Travel With Your Competition Bikini: Packing, Care, and Show Day Prep

Traveling for your next competition? Discover how to keep your custom bikini flawless with our essential guide to packing, caring for, and prepping your suit on the road. Learn pro tips for protecting delicate crystals, avoiding last-minute mishaps, and making show day stress-free. Plus, find out how our Competition Bikini Travel Case and all-in-one Competition Set make it easier than ever to shine on stage—no matter where you go.

Silvia Unger
Bikini and Figure Competitor’s Secret to the Perfect Tan!

Bikini and Figure Competitor’s Secret to the Perfect Tan!

              The Truth About Competition Tanning: What Nobody Tells Bikini and Figure Athletes   Your tan can make or break your placing in a...
Silvia Unger
Bikini Competition Checklist

Bikini Competition Checklist- A Complete Guide

Get stage-ready with this comprehensive checklist! From setting goals to ordering your competition bikini, practicing posing, and nailing peak week, this guide will help you shine at your debut. 🌟
Silvia Unger