Secrets of the Bikini Competitor: Everything you need to rock the stage and win your competition

The author presents the book as a knowledgeable friend giving you her expert advice. Great background on how she started and almost went from worst to first (she placed second). With detailed steps and interviews with other experts in the field, this book is a must read.

Valerie helped me to better understand this goal that I have had for years. This book has affirmed my aspirations and helped me layout my 2 year plan towards overall fitness and preparation for my first competition.

Was very helpful, short and sweet general run down of what to expect when hitting the stage. The links were old and not available any longer

The book is very detailed straight to the point, which I loved. The perfect guide to get you started and on your way from start to finish!

Good information but a lot of spelling and grammar errors.... I appreciate the knowledge provided! Definitely recommend reading something like this before a competition.

I am always looking for great content to be able to train my clients more effectively. I was really interested in what Valerie wrote and she made it very simple. I did find myself craving to know more about the types of protocols for drying up and the types of diets during competition training. She just listed the one she uses. Otherwise, I enjoyed it, delightful read.

This would be a really good beginners guide, if you dont know anything about fitness/nutrition or competitions this is very helpful. If you have some experience with training, and have researched bikini competitions dont buy this. This will be my first time competing and so I have been researching, watching videos, reading about the nutrition, poses, suits, etc. I was extremely disappointed when I got this since it had little to no new information, its very general and lacking in different opinions. Take for example the bikini suit on a budget section, it basically said tell a designer your budget and they will work with you...I made my own suit to save lots of money, it didnt mention anything about doing it yourself or getting a used suit etc. Like I said though it would be good for someone just looking it to it.

This book is my training Bible. Valerie didn't leave anything out. She's honest and sincere. I'll be honest I was kind of expecting some of the content to be a little cohersed by product sponsoring, but everything she suggests she actually does herself. The sample diet for different macro plans really helped me the most. Im still pretty far out from my first competition but im really itching to start some of those incredible intense workouts she listed. Its short, thorough and to the point. I refer back to it over and over.

Would have given 3 stars if there had been any photos....there are None! When trying to learn about competing it's nice to have a point of reference ( photos ) in order to observe the different physiques and the subtle differences.Maybe there are legal reasons why there are no pics? Who knows. It would be reassuring to have the Author and professional competitor demonstrate workouts poses etc....Anyhow some very useful tips ( like which competion shoe brands for wide feet for example) and and there is a small blurb on competing when you have kids and while breastfeeding which some might find reassuring. But it's only like 2 paragraphs or so.

Lots of great information...

spiegato molto bene e ben dettagliato, completo di schede dall'allenamento anche se molto impegnative per chi non vuole competere. Nel contesto ottimo, il migliore nel genere.

A nice read very basic read for anyone thinking of completing in a bikkin show