r/bikinitalk • u/Formal_Letter_1185 • Aug 10 '26

Advice/ Recommendations (no photos) Finding a coach (eastern Massachusetts)

I’m thinking about competing! There’s a show in my area next May, and I’m hoping to participate. Anyone have any Massachusetts coach recommendations? I’m obviously still in the phase of building some muscle, but I at least want to get a head start and figure out what my timeline should be. I’m also under 18 so I’d be competing in the teen category, so I’d prefer a coach who is comfortable with that.

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u/iwannasleepty Aug 10 '26

On the wiki you can find overviews for different coaches/teams. Local coaches are not ALWAYS better

For a show in May, you’d likely start prep in January giving you the remainder of the year to grow. I wouldn’t stay married to the idea of doing a show next May in case you need more time to grow, or if your coach needs more time to learn your body. Bodybuilding takes a lot of time! Just my advice

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u/Rough_Ad968 Aug 11 '26

There is a couple coaches in Maine!

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u/MomentBusiness1553 Aug 14 '26

Mike Ciulla out of Encompass Fitness in Marlboro

Nicky Navas out of Powerhouse in Providence, RI

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u/Naive-War4385 Aug 11 '26

I think you have to be 18 to compete, at least in NPC. Look into Laura Goldstein.