After all those push-ups, endless sets in the weight room
and the consumption of more protein shakes than can ship
to your door, the time that you have put in for strength
training, time for cardio and time for practicing that
perfect routine, have you scheduled time to master and
develop your personal beauty routine as well? In the sport
of Fitness competitions, beauty is an important component
to judge's scoring for many shows. A simple schedule is
included here(see chart below) to help prepare you for this
important segment of your next fitness competition.
Skin
Put together an effective beauty routine for your face and
body. Just like the workouts, being consistent is the key
to clean, healthy skin! Your Face Routine will consist of
two components ' Cleansing and Moisturizing. Cleanse daily
(meaning EVERY DAY) once in the AM when you wake up and
once in the PM before you go to bed. Wash with a cleanser
formulated for your skin ' for dry skin, try a creamy
cleanser and for oily skin, try a foam cleanser. If your
skin is prone to blemishes (acne, whiteheads, blackheads,
etc.) try a cleanser containing salicylic acid. Moisturize
daily after you cleanse ' in the AM, try a lighter weight
moisturizer and in the PM, try a nighttime formula for
extra moisture. Once a week, schedule time to complete a
facial mask or peel to draw embedded impurities to the
surface for clearer skin, faster!
Your body routine should be complimentary to your skin
routine ' cleanse and moisturize daily. Once a week,
schedule time for ex foliation. Ex foliation is the process
of removing dry skin cells from the surface of your skin.
The result is fresh glowing skin! A good body scrub with
small granules and oil-free ingredients will work wonders
to slough off dead skin and give your skin a healthy glow
on stage!
Teeth
A smile that radiates confidence and exhibits beauty to any
judge the goal here! Consistently brush teeth daily 2-3
times a day when you wake up, after lunch and before you go
to bed. Use toothpaste with fluoride and whitening
ingredients and brush for at least 1-2 minutes. Try timing
yourself when you brush to get an idea of how long to
brush. Floss 1x everyday after brushing. Flossing removes
plaque buildup and keeps gums healthy. To remove plaque and
bacteria from hard to reach areas around your teeth, finish
your brushing and flossing routine with a mouth rinse. 2-4
weeks out before a competition, schedule in teeth whitening
every other evening using teeth whitening strips to whiten
and brighten your smile for the judges.
Hair
It doesn't matter who you are, even the best fitness
competitors will appear unhealthy and unattractive with
poorly cared-for hair. On a daily basis, wash and condition
hair with a formula that is made for your hair type. Limit
the use of heat-styling tools. For example, blow dry hair
on high heat only until hair is damp then switch to a
cooler setting. Or substitute Velcro rollers for hot
rollers and curling irons. On a weekly basis, use a deep
conditioner, wrap hair in plastic wrap and leave on for a
minimum of 15 minutes for extra moisture and shine.
Schedule a haircut every 6-8 weeks to keep hair neat and
shapely. By booking haircuts in advance, you are more
likely to stay on schedule and maintain a consistent,
healthy head of hair!
To recap, if you follow a beauty schedule consistently
while training and preparing for a competition, this
essential piece will maximize your scores. While many of
these beauty concepts may seem basic or second nature to
many people, they are often the first areas to suffer when
time is short or runs out. As a show approaches, it becomes
even more difficult to find time to finalize preparations.
By maintaining a consistent beauty schedule, you will find
yourself with one less judging criteria to worry about when
it comes time for the show!
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