Grow By Design

85. Tim McKinnon - Bikini Building, Training For The Criteria, Optimising And Understanding Your Hormones.

Jess Greene Season 2 Episode 85

In this episode, I chat with Tim McKinnon, one of Australia’s top Comp Prep coaches. We chat all things bikini, including:

  • The importance of training optimally for your structure and the bikini criteria 
  • How hormones and your cycle impact your physique.
  • What to do if you lose your period while competing - why you lose it and how to get it back post show. 
  • The importance of recovery and replenishing your cycle after competition.
  • How stress affects hormones and, ultimately, your performance and progress.
  • The mindset you need to have when approaching a prep 
  • The mistakes many competitors make 
  • The value of understanding the bikini criteria and how YOU fit it.

Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you train smarter, recover better, and shine next time you step on stage!  


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