Whenever I sit down to write, I always want what I have to say to come from the heart. Today’s article is no different, but I want to delve a little deeper into what a lot of competitors may see as an internal struggle. And that’s when to say “when” in the case of competing […]
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A Closer Look at a Figure Competitor Peak Week
What does a figure competitor peak week look like? One of the parts of the entire contest prep process that gets a ton of questions has to be the peak week portion. It seems almost like the peak week process is wrapped behind a veil of voodoo magic and last minute tricks to magically transform […]
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(Video) 5/4/15 – RoxStar Client Contest Prep Follow Ups!
Our awesome RoxStars are gearing up for their shows, in fact one was in peak week and successfully completed her first show of the season! Lots of FANTASTIC progress with all of our amazing figure gals. I’m sharing some specific tips on their diets, our carb cycling approach, cardio breakdowns, and exactly what each of […]
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Roxie’s Way – A Closer Look at My Contest Prep: 11 Weeks Out – Let The Games REALLY Begin
Today’s entry is the first entry for the newest feature of our fantastic site. My vision and goal is to always create valuable content that I think will help to enrich the lives of our members and readers. I love sharing knowledge and so, I thought it a good idea to start opening up with […]
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Let’s Talk About The “C” Word – Calories: The Plight of the Modern Day Woman
I want to spend today talking about the “C” word – calories. There’s a really interesting phenomenon that has kind of seeped into the subconsciousness of women today when it comes to how we relate to food. Over the last decade and a half now that I’ve been training, it seems like more women have developed almost a […]
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Client Progress: Brittany Pacheco – A Detailed Look At A Contest Prep Journey One Year In The Making
A good contest prep coach, one worth your hard earned money, is going to tell what you NEED to hear, which isn’t always necessarily what you WANT TO hear. Many a time for competitors, we all want things NOW. We want to get on the stage NOW. We want to be show ready and show […]
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Shining Star – RoxStar Fitness Client Spotlight: Diamond Bivins
We are absolutely in awe of our amazing client Diamond Bivins. She came to RoxStar Fitness with the goal of stepping on stage for the first time, and looking great while doing it. She competed at the 2014 NPC Heart of Texas and ended up placing second in her first show ever! Here’s a few things […]
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Fasted Cardio: A Waste Of Time?
If there’s one topic that is highly contested when it comes to cardiovascular training, it’s whether or not fasted cardio is worth the effort. For several years, the debate has divided the opinions of trainers, coaches, and trainees alike on the efficacy of the practice of fasted cardio. Yet despite all of this, many continue […]
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Recompositioning Before Competing: How Taking A Step Back Can Bring You Greater Contest Prep Success
You know it amazes me as an Online Coach how many people who are seeking fat loss as a goal are actually starting and expecting to diet for a physique competition at an already low daily caloric intake. I always try to educate clients by making them aware that it is nearly impossible to achieve […]
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VIDEO BLOG: PART 2 – Calming Nerves Pre-Competition, Avoiding Post Contest Rebound, Reverse Dieting Tips
Ok so I recently shared Part 1 of this Q&A Series which covered tips on staying calm before your show. Today’s post is covering post contest rebound (and how to avoid it, or at least keep it under control), and some reverse dieting tips.
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