Could Your Hormones Be Holding You Back?
You train hard. You prioritize your nutrition. You do all the "right" things—yet something still feels off.
If you're struggling with low energy, stubborn body fat, poor recovery, brain fog, mood changes, or disrupted sleep, your hormones may be playing a bigger role than you realize. Learn seven common signs of hormonal imbalance and why understanding your hormones could be one of the most important investments you make in your health, performance, and overall well-being.
Competitor Newbie Series
This is from the new series on YouTube — first-time NPC competitor Lisa Lenderman sits down with Whitney Wiser Savage — competitive bodybuilding veteran with nearly 20 years of experience as a IFBB Pro Competitor & Olympian, NPC judge, on-stage expeditor, and show promoter — to tackle the questions that keep beginners up at night.
Competition Suit Stress Is Real — Here’s How to Make the Process Easy
Choosing your competition suit shouldn’t feel like the most stressful part of prep — but for many competitors, it does. From sizing and timelines to fabrics, fit, and finding the right suit company, there’s a lot more that goes into the process than most athletes expect. In this blog, we’re breaking down how to make the experience easier, less overwhelming, and actually exciting.
Why Competitors Notice Skin Changes During Prep & How to Support It Along the Way
Competition prep transforms more than just your physique — it impacts your skin too. In this blog, we explore why competitors often experience changes in their skin during prep and how intentional skincare, recovery, hydration, and treatments like Buccal Sculpting Facelifts™ can help support healthy, radiant skin throughout the journey to the stage.
More Than A Bodybuilding Competition
Most people think they’re signing up for a normal bodybuilding competition. A prep. A stage. A few minutes under bright lights where everything they’ve worked for will be judged. What they don’t realize is that they’re stepping into something so much bigger than that.
Meet the 2025 Overcomer Award Winner & Finalists
These are only 4 of the inspiring and resilient ladies from the NPC Nashville Fit Show who entered the Fit Show Story Project! Meet them below and read about their inspiring stories.
The Fit Show Story Project
In a sport where the spotlight is often placed on physiques, symmetry, and stage presence, it’s easy to forget that every athlete who steps on stage carries a story far deeper than what meets the eye.
The Fit Show Story Project was created to bring those stories to light.
First-Time Competitor Guide
Starting your first competition prep can feel overwhelming — but it doesn’t have to be. This step-by-step guide will help you cut through the noise, find the right support, and confidently take your first steps toward the stage.
Showing Up is Half the Battle
Showing up is half the battle. Don’t let your journey define you.
Personal Story by Whitney Wiser Savage
The Biggest Prep Mistakes First-Time Competitors Make
Every first-time competitor thinks the hardest part of prep will be the diet. It’s not. From rushing timelines to underestimating posing, here are the most common mistakes I see — and what to do instead.
How to Choose a Good Coach
Choosing a coach as a beginner can feel overwhelming. This post explains why no single coach has all the answers, how top competitors build prep teams, and why investing in your own education is one of the smartest moves you can make early in your journey.
Building Your Support System
When the people closest to you don’t understand your prep journey… this post is dedicated to helping you navigate this part of your prep and getting people to support you.
