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September 23, 2023 47 mins

This week Vassilios and I discuss how to know when you are ready to do a show and how it relates to Vassilios’ experiences as a touring and signed artist. We discuss the different divisions, expectations, peak week, where to start if you are new, and a healthy mindset in and around competing.

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Additional Resources: -Getting ready for a OCB, NPC, or Fitness Universe show and want to learn how to pose? Register for the next virtual posing clinic at http://www.learntopose.com -Want to feel fully prepared on stage at your competition? Join my weekly posing classes at http://www.weeklyposing.com -NEW COMPETITORS - weekly posing class called “Posing Mechanics for all men and women divisions” that breaks down all the poses! http://www.weeklyposing.com -FREE posing tutorials for Figure, Bikini, Wellness, and Men's Physique competitors at www.learntopose.com -FREE ebook “5 Things Every Bodybuilding and Fitness Competitor Needs To Know Before Preparing For A Show” at www.eeinbb.com -Grab your “My Own Motivation” tank top at shop.killitwithdrive.com  -Want to WIN your next competition? I can help! Learn more at: www.posingwinsshows.com

Key Takeaways: *Expectations when competing (3:45) *Being ready for the Bikini division (10:05) *Being ready for the Figure and Men’s Physique divisions (15:19) *How Vassilios knew he was tour ready and how it relates to bodybuilding (16:25) *Being ready for the Bodybuilding, Classic, Women’s Physique, & Wellness divisions (22:10) *Peak week (26:15) *Where to start if you are new (28:25) *A healthy Mindset in and around competing (36:00)

 

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