IFBB PRO - Isha B.  | @Isha.MESHED |  Bikini Bodybuilding & Posing Expert  |  Meditation. Education. Support. Hobbies. Exercise. Diet
M.E.S.H.E.D. Lifestyle Fitness
  • About Isha B.
    • About Isha B.
    • Competition History
    • Reviews
  • Posing & Coaching
    • COACHING SERVICES - Bikini Comp Prep & Lifestyle *NEW*
    • Posing & Polishing Services
    • Phone / FaceTime Direction & Guidance
    • Head-to-Toe Bikini Athlete Critiques
    • Bikini Beehive - Prep Forum
  • Free Workout - FULL WORKOUT VIDEO
  • Photo & Video Gallery
  • Contact Me

Welcome to the Bikini Beehive!

When one decides to become a bikini athlete they have a lot of questions and there is a lot to know.  The Beehive is an Open Blog of the most comprehensive Contest Prep information on the web!  Buzz around, leave comments that help yourself and others, and ask questions that haven't been answered.  I'll gladly reply or create a new post answering your questions. Get M.E.S.H.E.D., and train hard!  YOUR BIG DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

M.E.S.H.E.D. DIVAs

Shoes

7/19/2015

1 Comment

 
In the NPC and IFBB, it is standard to wear a 5 inch clear platform heel.  More and more women are opting for the 6 inch to add the illusion of more length to the legs and overall physique.  The shoes come with either an ankle strap or a slipper (strapless).   I prefer the slipper style for several reasons and I’ll explain the Pros and Cons of both below.  Each woman should pick the shoe that she feels most comfortable and confident in.

NOTE: Links are provided to my 'go to' place for shoes.  Simply click '5 inch heel' or '6 inch heel' with the corresponding picture. 


1.  This is the most popular style.  Most women feel confident in this heel because of the added ankle support and stability offered by the strap.  They feel more confident that they won’t slip, fall, lose a shoe, or twist an ankle.  I began with this pair and suggest many others to do the same.

Platform with Ankle Strap

5 inch heel                                                                                                                   6 inch heel
Picture
Picture

Platform - The Slipper

Picture
           5 inch slipper
Picture
                 6 inch slipper
2.  I 'graduated' to this style for my second competition.  I prefer this style over the platform with strap because:
  • it allows for more ankle movement, which I feel allows me to move more smoothly through my posing routine, especially when it comes to pivoting and turning.
  • they're much easier to take on and off which is a bonus when it come to being in the pump room, practicing your posing, and getting on stage competition day.  Many women keep their shoes on all day once they're on, and I prefer to be able to easily slip them on and off.
  • I also prefer this style because although the strap is clear, I still love the elongated look the 'slipper' offers because there is no clear distinction from the ankle and the rest of the leg.

Insider Tips

  • Brands: Ellie OR Pleaser are most popular
  • Shop:  Amazon or BeSexy.net has some pretty great prices - currently you'll spend approximately $35-60
  • Rhinetone Options Available
  • Purchase:  purchase if you can two pair of heels.  Why?  One for PRACTICE and one strictly for STAGE.  I made the rookie mistake of practicing in the same shoes that I would wear on stage.  By the time competition day came, my shoes fit very loose and I didn't have the confidence I would have liked to have in my footwear and posing.
1 Comment
    Picture
    IFBB Pro IshaB. is a certified Master Trainer, and the creator of the M.E.S.H.E.D. Methodology.  She is a
    7-time self-trained NPC Bikini Champion, IFBB Pro, and Bikini Competition Prep Coach.  Isha Loves to INSPIRE as well as EMPOWER people to live their BEST LIFE POSSIBLE!

    Categories

    All
    8 Things That Don't Matter When Chasing Your Pro Card
    Bikini Fitness Equipment
    By-Pass The Bikini Weight Rebound
    Clean Vs. Organic Eating
    Getting Started
    Hair
    NPC Competition Schedule
    NPC Rules & Information
    Posing
    Progress Photos
    Shoes
    Stage Makeup
    Suit Selection
    Which Protein Is Right For You?

    Archives

    January 2017
    December 2016
    August 2015
    July 2015

Home | About Isha B. | Competition History | M.E.S.H.E.D. DIVAs | M.E.S.H.E.D. Methodology | Posing Practice & Workshops
Head-To-Toe Bikini Athlete Critiques | Coaching | Bikini Beehive - Prep Forum | 
Events Calandar | Nutrition & Supplementation
Free Workout - Full Workout Video | Customized Invoice| Photo & Video Gallery
 | Reviews | Contact Me

Trademark & Copyright © 2015 M.E.S.H.E.D. Lifestyle Fitness - All Rights Reserved.  - Terms & Conditions -