HourGlass by 1%ers

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Join Tim McKinnon, CEO and Head Coach of 1pcntrs, and Kareen Haddad, IFBB Bikini Pro, HourGlass Method Coach and IFBB posing coach, in HourGlass - your podcast for dedicated bikini competitors and serious female lifestyle athletes who want to dive deep into the world of (competitive) bodybuilding. Learn what it takes to build a winning hourglass physique, shine on stage, and sustain a successful career in this sport as a female athlete. Subscribe now to join us weekly for conversations that will educate, motivate, and inspire you to become the best version of yourself on and off the stage!

  1. May 10

    Australia Nationals Full Wrap Up | Pro Qualifier 2026

    Australia's 2026 NPC Nationals Breakdown: Bikini, Wellness & Fit Model Judging Secrets Revealed | Athlete Analysis & Competition Prep Tips If you competed at NPC Nationals or you're planning to later this year, this episode is a MUST-LISTEN. We sit down for a no-filter, expert breakdown of the most talked-about physique categories at the NPC National Show, including Bikini, Wellness, and Fit Model. Whether you placed where you wanted to or walked away with questions, this deep dive gives you the answers the judges won't always say out loud. In this episode, you'll get: 🔍 Category-by-Category Athlete Analysis — From Bikini Novice and Open classes to Wellness and Fit Model Juniors, we break down exactly what stood out and what held athletes back on the national stage. ⚖️ Inside the Judging Process — Understand how judges collaborate, what criteria actually move the needle, and why two athletes with similar conditioning can land in completely different placements. 💡 The Mistakes Most Athletes Don't Know They're Making — Common errors in posing, conditioning timing, and stage presence that are quietly costing competitors their placings — and how to fix them before your next show. 🏆 Peak Week & Stage Strategy — What you should (and shouldn't) be doing in your final week, how lighting affects your look on stage, and why balance and symmetry matter more than size alone. 📅 Off-Season Planning & Future Prep — What the top athletes are doing differently in the off-season, and the adjustments you need to make right now if you're serious about upgrading your package for 2027. #NPCNationals #BikiniFitness #WellnessCompetitor #FitModel #BodybuildingPodcast #PhysiqueCompetition #CompetitionPrep #NPC #BikiniDivision

    1h 46m
  2. Mar 22

    EP 50 | How To Build An IFBB Bikini Pro Show Winning Physique

    You don’t build a stage-winning physique by playing it safe. But let’s be clear: “pushing it” (especially in bikini) shouldn’t be chaos. In this episode of The Hourglass Podcast, we sit down for a no-script catch-up that turns into a real off-season breakdown: what progress actually looks like when you’re trying to build a better physique without losing control of the process. We talk through the difference between training volume vs training intensity, why last year looked more like technique + volume accumulation, and why this year hits different now that routine, recovery, and weekly structure are locked in. We also get into the mental shift after earning a pro card — the moment where you realize “I’m a pro now” isn’t the finish line… it’s the standard you have to live up to every day. If you’re in the off-season, prepping for your next bodybuilding competition, or you’re a bikini competitor trying to understand how to grow without overshooting the look, this one is your reality check. And yes — we also talk about the underrated win: staying obsessed with the goal without turning bodybuilding into your entire personality.  In this episode: Off-season update + what “pushing” should look like in bikiniVolume vs intensity: why “more” isn’t always “better” Routine, recovery, and why structure changes everything Post–pro card clarity: competing again with a different mindset Building a stage physique while keeping a life outside the sport 🎧 Follow The Hourglass Podcast on Spotify and share this episode with a training partner who thinks progress is supposed to feel “comfortable.”

    48 min
  3. Mar 8

    Arnold's Amateur 2026 Full Recap | New IFBB Pro!

    In this in-depth episode, we break down the Arnold Amateur Bikini and Fit Model divisions, delivering in-depth analysis on everything that separates good competitors from winning competitors at one of bodybuilding's most prestigious amateur stages. This episode is packed with actionable insights into competition strategy, judging criteria, and posing techniques that can elevate your stage presence and overall performance. What You'll Learn in This Episode: We dive deep into the judging criteria for bikini competitions, breaking down exactly what judges are looking for — from physique balance and symmetry to stage confidence and presentation. We discuss why size isn't everything in IFBB bikini, and how a competitor's ability to connect with the audience and judges through posing and stage presence can be the deciding factor in placings. We also analyze individual competitors, highlighting standout performances, critiquing rear shots and front poses, and exploring what physique development looked like across different classes. We examine the differences between amateur and pro-level bikini competition, and what it takes for an amateur athlete to make the leap toward earning a pro card. The conversation also covers the unique atmosphere of the Arnold Classic, competitor growth across classes, and what future improvements athletes can make to their presentation and conditioning to stay competitive. Key Takeaways: How judging criteria works in bikini and fit model divisionsWhy posing and presentation can outweigh pure physiqueWhat physique balance looks like at the Arnold Amateur levelHow competitors can transition between classes strategicallyWhat pro card winners did differently on stageConnect with us! 📸 Tim on Instagram📸 Kareen on InstagramKeywords: bikini competition, Arnold Amateur, bodybuilding, bikini judging criteria, competition posing, physique analysis, fit model division, bikini stage presence, competition strategy, amateur bodybuilding, pro card, Arnold Classic, bikini coaching, fitness competition tips

    25 min

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Join Tim McKinnon, CEO and Head Coach of 1pcntrs, and Kareen Haddad, IFBB Bikini Pro, HourGlass Method Coach and IFBB posing coach, in HourGlass - your podcast for dedicated bikini competitors and serious female lifestyle athletes who want to dive deep into the world of (competitive) bodybuilding. Learn what it takes to build a winning hourglass physique, shine on stage, and sustain a successful career in this sport as a female athlete. Subscribe now to join us weekly for conversations that will educate, motivate, and inspire you to become the best version of yourself on and off the stage!

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