In this exclusive episode of the Hourglass Podcast, Tim and Kareen give you an unfiltered breakdown of her official IFBB Bikini Pro debut in New Zealand.

This isn’t your average comp recap — we’re talking backstage mindset, performance execution, posing feedback, and what it really takes to stand out as a first-time bikini pro on an international stage.

🔥 Inside:

• How Kareen’s look stacked up against seasoned pros

• The real judging criteria & what competitors are missing

• Insights on conditioning, fullness & illusion on stage

• What changes we’re making next for a better package

• The emotional highs and raw truths of debuting at the pro level

  
  

Whether you’re a coach, competitor, or future pro — this is mandatory listening if you want to understand what separates a good bikini athlete from a winning one.

FMG Worlds Recap + Bikini Placings Review | Conditioning, Posing & Judging Criteria

In this episode, we break down the FMG Worlds 2025 — from bikini competition judging criteria to posing analysis and what actually influenced the final placings in each category.

We deep dive into:

• Athlete insights from all FMG Bikini divisions

• The real impact of posing and conditioning on placings

• Behind-the-scenes prep strategies and stage presence tactics

• The evolving standards in the bikini categogy and what judges are rewarding in 2025

• The balance of conditioning, shape, symmetry, and confidence

• Sam’s top 2 placement + feedback, and how she will level up from here (next shows and off-season plans)

Whether you're a bikini competitor, posing coach, or coach prepping athletes for FMG pro card level shows, this breakdown gives you real-world insight into what’s winning — and why.

🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more competitor reviews, posing critiques, and expert breakdowns.

#FMGWorlds #BikiniCompetition #BodybuildingPodcast #AthleteDevelopment #ConditioningMatters #BikiniModeling #WellnessAthlete #FitnessJudging #FemaleBodybuilding #PosingMatters #ProCardChase #BodybuildingCoach

BIG FMG Worlds Recap — and Sam takes 2nd in FMG Bikini Athletic! 🥈🔥

We’re back with a full breakdown of FMG Worlds 2025 with the one and only Sam Wicks — one of the biggest international bodybuilding and fitness shows of the year.

This episode covers everything you need to know about the FMG Worlds 2025 show!

In this video, we cover:

✅ Sam’s incredible 2nd place finish in FMG Athletic!
✅ Full review of Bikini Athletic, Wellness, and Figure categories
✅ Glutes, conditioning, posing, and athlete stage presence
✅ Analysis of what the FMG judges favored this year
✅ The mental game and emotional pressure post-show / reverse phase approach after competitions
✅ How competitors are evolving between seasons and categories

🎯 Whether you're chasing a pro card, coaching clients, or simply obsessed with the FMG — this is the analysis you need.

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Full Olympia 2025 Bikini Breakdown

Everyone had elite physiques. So what made the difference in who cracked the top 5 at this year’s IFBB Bikini Olympia?

In this breakdown, we dive into the 2025 Olympia Bikini Division results, judging impressions, and how aesthetic choices, stage presentation, and even beauty standards influenced placements.

The 2025 IFBB Bikini Olympia wasn’t just about who had the leanest physique — it came down to conditioning, symmetry, posing, stage presence, and total package presentation.💡

You’ll walk away with a new lens on what the judges are really seeing, how subjective standards of the bikini division evolve, and what it means to “look like the winner.”

🔥 What judges rewarded this year (and what they didn’t)

💪 Conditioning vs fullness — where the line was drawn

📏 Symmetry, flow, and glute shape breakdown

💄 The role of glam, suit choice & posing execution

👑 How this year’s top Bikini Olympia athletes set a new standard

📲 Subscribe for more unfiltered insights from inside the sport

Path to Pro Card | Australian IFBB Pro Show Judging Impressions, Bikini & Wellness Categories

In this brand new episode of the Hourglass Podcast, we break down every division — from Fit Model to Wellness to Bikini competition classes — with full competitor analysis, judging impressions, and performance insights.

What you’ll hear:

• The rise of the Fit Model category and why it’s getting so competitive
• Wellness competitors showing next-level size, shape & conditioning
• Bikini juniors and masters are delivering impressive performances
• Glute focus: why rear poses and fullness made or broke placings
• Conditioning vs fullness: how judges made their calls
• Novice strategies: why entering multiple classes matters
• How the best-placing class-winner bikini athletes stood out from the rest
• Evolving standards in bikini competition and what it means for your future

Whether you’re a competitor chasing a Pro Card, a coach guiding athletes, or a fan of the bodybuilding sport, this recap gives you all the expert insights and feedback straight from the competitive stage.

#IFBBAustralia #AustralianIFBBProShow #BodybuildingAnalysis #BikiniCompetition #WellnessDivision #FitModel #CompetitorFeedback #JudgingCriteria #ConditioningAndFullness #ProCardPrep

Double Show Wrap-Up: WA + SA Bikini, Wellness & Fit Model Category Feedback

In this power-packed episode of the Hourglass Podcast, we review two huge shows:

✅ Western Australia IFBB Show Breakdown✅ South Australia IFBB Show Analysis
With judging insights, coaching critiques, and posing feedback from bikini, fit model, and wellness divisions.

We cover:

• Front pose mistakes that cost competitors their placings

• Glute conditioning, shape & fullness — what judges really want

• Presentation feedback for juniors, opens, and masters

• The importance of posing consistency & endurance

• How minor physique tweaks can dramatically shift placings

• Judging preference: conditioning vs fullness

• Why oil, hair, and suit choices can affect perception

🎧 If you're serious about placing higher in your next show, this breakdown is your new best prep partner.

#HourglassPodcast #BikiniCompetitionAnalysis #NPCBikiniPosingTips #IFBBBikiniFeedback #BodybuildingShowRecap #GluteDevelopment #StagePresentation #FitModelPosing #WellnessDivision #BikiniJudgeCriteria #CompetitionPrepPodcast

What Judges Saw: Bikini, Fit Model & Wellness Breakdown (WA + SA Shows)

In this power-packed episode of the Hourglass Podcast, we review in-depth two huge shows:

✅ Western Australia IFBB state show✅ South Australia IFBB state show

✔️ Bikini, Wellness, Fit Model, and Masters divisions✔️ Real-time judging analysis: who placed and why✔️ Mistakes with front poses, glute tensing, and shoulder height✔️ Why conditioning + fullness must be balanced perfectly✔️ What first-timers often miss on show day✔️ Hair, oil, suits, pump-up — everything matters when placings are tight!

🎙 This episode includes:

• Specific competitor insights

• What the judges are looking for in 2025

• How posing impacts placing more than you think

• Real posing corrections and coaching analysis

Whether you're chasing an IFBB Pro Card, prepping for your next NPC show, or refining your athlete’s stage presence, this episode is your go-to play-by-play.

Why aren't you placing (yet)?

Here’s the unfiltered truth.

In this episode of the Hourglass Podcast, Tim & Kareem deliver a full competitor breakdown from the Victoria Season C Show, offering real-world insights for bikini, wellness, figure, and fit model athletes.

🔥 What you’ll learn:

• How glute conditioning & depth impact NPC & IFBB judging

• The role of posing symmetry, transitions & stage presence

• What separates 1st from 4th in bikini category

• Real athlete feedback based on current judging criteria

• What’s working for Australian competitors at international level

• How to prep smarter and what you can do to improve for Season C Nationals and your Bikini Pro Card

This is essential listening for any bikini competitor, coach, or bikini fitness athlete who wants honest, strategic feedback on what’s actually being scored on stage.

🎧 Listen now!

#BikiniCompetitionPodcast #BodybuildingBreakdown #NPCJudgingCriteria #IFBBBikiniFeedback #PosingTips2025 #FitnessCompetitionStrategy #ConditioningMatters #StageReadyPhysique #VictoriaSeasonC #CompetitionCritiquePodcast #HourglassPodcast

Building Confidence on Stage, Coaching Mindset & The Realities of Bikini Comp Prep

In this brand new episode of HourGlass Podcast, we sit down to unpack the behind-the-scenes realities of competitive bodybuilding for female athletes!

From confidence on stage to navigating coaching dynamics, this episode brings raw insights that every bikini athlete and coach can learn from.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

👉🏼 How to bring confidence and charisma to the stage (even when nerves hit)

👉🏼 Why bikini competition prep isn’t just physical - it’s deeply mental

👉🏼 The hardest lessons athletes learn about posing under pressure

👉🏼 What really happens when a coach and athlete don’t align on goals

👉🏼 How to avoid burnout and overtraining during long preps

👉🏼 The role of trust between athlete and coach in delivering stage-ready physiques

👉🏼 Why support systems and community matter more than you think

This episode is perfect for: NPC & IFBB bikini competitors, posing coaches, aspiring athletes, and anyone looking to sharpen both their stage presence and mental edge.

Links & Resources:

✨ For lifestyle coaching visit: https://1pcntrschallenge.com/hourglass

✨ Download the full HourGlass Framework Guide: https://1pcntrschallenge.com/framework

✨ Apply to work with Tim + the 1%ers coaching team: https://1pcntrs.com/tim-coaching-application/

In this week’s Hourglass Podcast, we’re breaking down the exact reasons bikini competitors get overlooked on stage—even when their training is on point.🎯 Topics we cover:- Bikini competition prep strategies that actually work- How to improve posing techniques for NPC bikini division- Real judge feedback decoded from recent pro shows- Why glute depth & conditioning matter more in 2025- The mindset shift from “I hope I place” to “I’m here to dominate”This episode gives actionable strategies for NPC bikini competitors, IFBB hopefuls, and coaches prepping athletes for pro stages.If your goal is improving stage presence, posing critique, and understanding competition judging criteria, this one’s non-negotiable.For lifestyle coaching visit ⁠⁠https://1pcntrschallenge.com/hourglass-method-coaching⁠⁠For the full HourGlass Framework Guide visit ⁠⁠https://1pcntrschallenge.com/framework-8562⁠⁠For athlete inquiries to work with Tim + the 1%ers team visit ⁠⁠https://1pcntrs.com/tim-coaching-application-new/