Self-Selecting

E. 88 Fit Model or Bikini: How to Choose The Right Division For You


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In this episode, I take a deep dive into evaluating whether the Fit Model division is the right fit for you. From physique structure and muscle mass to fat loss capability and PED stance, I walk you through the exact criteria I use to help competitors make informed decisions. We discuss how your ability to maintain conditioning, previous stage experience, and rate of muscle gain all impact division selection. Whether you're an aspiring competitor or a coach, this episode will give you the clarity you need to align your training and aesthetic goals with the right division.



Timestamps:


- [00:00 – 02:00] – Intro: What to consider when choosing a competition division

- [02:00 – 06:01] – What makes Fit Model different: Aesthetic and division criteria

- [06:02 – 06:54] – Conditioning expectations in Fit Model and where competitors go wrong

- [06:55 – 09:27] – Judging inconsistencies: Pros penalized vs regional wins from conditioning

- [09:28 – 11:13] – Learning to read between the lines of judge feedback

- [11:14 – 14:19] – Bikini division: Why structure often determines outcome

- [14:20 – 16:00] – Are you too muscular for Bikini? Recognizing physique mismatches

- [16:01 – 18:52] – Have you competed before? Using past experience to assess goals

- [18:53 – 23:14] – How much fat do you need to lose—and how fast can you do it?

- [23:15 – 26:59] – Metabolic rate, dietary fatigue, and ease of fat loss

- [27:00 – 30:00] – Assessing your muscle mass: Are you too big or not big enough?

- [30:01 – 32:52] – How easily do you gain muscle? Training response and growth potential

- [32:53 – 35:14] – PEDs in competition: What is your stance and why it matters

- [35:15 – 39:34] – PED overview: Critical self-assessment questions before deciding

- [39:35 – 43:14] – Psychological readiness and practical decision-making

- [43:15 – 45:46] – Final takeaways: Align your physique, mindset, and goals



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