How to Get a Bikini Fitness Body: A Step-by-Step Guide

Workout Program and Tips by Bikini Competitor and Personal Trainer Andjela Tanasic

Introduction:

Getting a bikini fitness body requires dedication, discipline, and a good understanding of training and nutrition principles. This blog post will provide a step-by-step guide to help women achieve their fitness goals and build a strong, toned physique.

Training Protocol:

A well-rounded training program should include a combination of weight training and cardio. Here's a sample 3-day split routine:

Day 1 - Glutes, Quads, Calves, Abs & Cardio

A1 Barbell Back Squat 3x8-10

Barbell Back Squat - Legs Workout

B1 Barbell Hip Thrust 3x8-10

Barbell Hip Thrust - Beach Body Guide for Women

C1 Curved Back Hyperextensions 2x12-15

Curved Back Hypers - Exercises for hamstrings, gluts and lower back

D1 Leg Extensions 2x12-15

Leg Extensions - Exercise for quad developments

E1 Calf Raises 3x12-15

Calf Raises - Exercise Library

E2 Leg Raises 3x12-15

Leg Raises - Abdominal Exercise

F1 Elliptical 30 minutes (AVG heart rate 130-140 BPM)

Elliptical - Cardio Training

Day 2 - Back, Shoulders, Arms & Cardio

A1 - Underhand Grip Lat Pull Down 3x8-12

Lat Pull Down Variation

B1 - Dumbell Shoulder Press 3x8-12

Dumbell Shoulder Press

C1 - Seated Upper Back Row 3x8-12

Seated Upper Back Row - targeting upper back body part

C2 - Dumbell lateral Raises 3x8-12

Dumbell Lateral Raises - Gym Workout

D1 - Cable Triceps Extension 3x8-12

Cable Triceps Extension - Upper Body Workouts

D2 - Cable Biceps Curl 3x8-12

Cable Biceps Curl - Workout library

E1 - Abdominal Crunches 3x8-12

Abdominal Crunches - exercises for abs

F1 Stairmaster 30 minutes (AVG HR 130-140 BPM)

Stairmaster - cardio and legs shaping machine

Day 3 - Hamstrings, Gluts, Quads, and Cardio

A1 - Stiff Leg Deadlift (SLDL) 3x8

Romanian Deadlift For Back, Gluts and Hamstrings

B1 - Hamstring Curls 3x8-12

Hamstring Curls

C1 - Bulgarian Split Squat 3x8-12

Bulgarian Split Squat

D1 - Reverse Hypers 2x12-15

Reverse Hypers

E1 - Assault Bike 5-6 rounds of 30" ON 120" OFF (RPE 8,9/10)

Assault Bike - Cardio Exercise for HIIT Training

Important Notes:

  • This workout routine is suitable for beginners and intermediate lifters.  

  • Advanced lifters may need to increase training volume and frequency.  

  • Nutrition is crucial for achieving a bikini fitness body.  

  • Aim for 5-12 reps per set to target both strength and hypertrophy.  

  • Stick to a program for at least 6 weeks to assess its effectiveness.  

  • Replace exercises that cause pain or discomfort.  

  • Building a competition-ready physique takes time and dedication.

Nutrition:

  • Create an individualized nutrition plan that considers your body composition, activity level, and goals.  

  • Ensure adequate protein intake (1-1.2g/lb of lean body mass) for muscle growth and repair.  

  • Focus on healthy fats, such as olive oil, avocados, and nuts, for hormone regulation.  

  • Choose complex carbohydrates like vegetables, fruits, sweet potatoes, and rice over processed carbs.  

  • Adjust fat intake to no less than 0.6g per lb of body weight.  

  • Allocate the remainder of calories to carbohydrates (ideally 1-2g per lb of body weight).  Important notes about fat loss and muscle growth:

  • You can not optimize both at the same time unless you are a complete beginner

  • Suppose you are an intermediate or advanced trainee. Try optimizing one goal at a time. You can have a fat loss phase and then a bulk phase. Whatever you decide, know that each objective takes time.

  • For fat loss to occur, you must be in a caloric deficit. A weekly deficit of 3500 calories (500 calorie daily deficit) will allow you to lose approximately 350-450 calories.

  • You need to be in a minor caloric surplus to optimize muscle gain!

  • The higher the deficit, the higher your protein intake should be (2-2.2gm per kg of BW) to reduce muscle loss.

  • If calorie intake is, high protein can be lower (1.6-1.8gm per kg of BW)

Important Notes About Fat Loss and Muscle Growth:

  • You cannot optimize both fat loss and muscle growth simultaneously unless you are a complete beginner.  

  • Intermediate and advanced trainees should focus on one goal at a time (fat loss or muscle gain).  

  • Each objective takes time to achieve.  

  • For fat loss, you must be in a consistent calorie deficit.  

  • A daily deficit of 500 calories will allow you to lose approximately 300-450 grams per week.  

  • To optimize muscle gain, you need to be in a minor calorie surplus.  

  • The higher the deficit, the higher your protein intake should be (2-2.2g per kg of body weight) to reduce muscle loss.  

  • If calorie intake is high, protein intake can be lower (1.6-1.8g per kg of body weight).  

Mental Strength & Consistency:

  • Achieving a bikini body requires mental strength and consistency.  

  • Push yourself, even when you don't feel like it, and focus on long-term results.  

  • Learn to motivate yourself and embrace the challenge of reaching your goals.

Genetics:

  • Genetics play a role in how your body looks, but you can manipulate them through hard work, dedication, consistency, and proper nutrition.  

  • You may not be able to change your genetics completely, but you can significantly improve your physique.  

Conclusion:

This blog post has provided you with the knowledge to create a program tailored to your needs and goals. Remember, don't shy away from weights. Every woman might not join a bikini competition, but they can certainly achieve a strong, toned physique with hard work and consistent nutrition.  

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Andjela Tanasic

Andjela is a Fitness and Life Coach that likes to help people improve their overall lifestyle.

She holds a bachelor's degree in Sports Science, where she specializes in Corrective posture methods and NLP, Life Purpose Coach, and Emotional Intelligence Coach certificates.

She expresses her passion for fitness through many sports, from playing a team sport - volleyball (+7 years of experience), to playing soccer leagues in Dubai and participating in a couple of Fitness bikini competitions in recent years.

She wisely combines everything she knows about the activity of mind and body to get the best outcome with her clients.

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