Do You Need The Perfect Legs To Have The Perfect Walk?

Alot of us do not want to put ourselves through extreme pain and discomfort to achieve, say, the perfect legs. I have seen, too many times, girls that may look great in evening gowns and a cute pair of skinny jeans, then compete in swimsuit and they have flabby legs!

I do want to emphasize, however, that I am very sensitive to the issues of self-image. I believe that we should take the best care of ourselves all the time by eating well and exercising regularly. I also believe that when in competition mode, eating well and exercise needs to kicked up a notch or two to be competitive. When on stage everything needs to be more exaggerated--energy, movement, smile, and yes, physique. So when I talk about how contestants should look on stage, please keep in mind that I am talking about "the stage." You can tone down between competitions if that's what's comfortable.

Use this opportunity of competing in pageants to get into the best shape of your life! It will to you good if you do it right. I promise.

Glad I got that out there...

So, first, I think we should define the "Perfect Legs." Are they a certain length? A certain skin tone?

No. Of course not.

In fact, I remember seeing an inspiring young lady who had a physical handicap compete for a Miss USA state title. She needed an escort to help her model across the stage, but not only did she model, she won the whole state title!

The perfect legs are simply toned, lean (meaning not flabby) in the they quads, claves, hamstrings and glutes. They come in all lengths, all colors.

And to have a great walk, you of course, should have toned legs to accompany it, and just a fit physique overall. That should go without saying. But how do you get them?

Well, once you read what Pageant-Girl.Com's official training factility, Finish First Sports Performance, can do for your body and get those perfect legs, walk your fingers on back here and we'll talk about The Walk.

Shoes also play a big factor in your walk. If you get a high heel it will surely show off those beautifully toned and perfect legs. But do not compromise the 3 C's (Confident, Classy, Casual) for an overly high heel.

Okay...The Walk.

Although everyone has a different gait and muscle imbalances, here are some general tips on achieving a great walk. If things are still feeling a bit awkward, my suggestion would be to get in contact with one of our coaches.

• Keep your body in aligment. By that I mean keep your head at a neutral level, shoulders back, rib cage slightly lifted.

• Unless the director or choreographer tells you otherwise, it's really not necessary to walk to the beat of the background music. Walk at the speed that's not only appropriate

• to the competition (swimsuit walk it faster than an evening gown walk), but also feels comfortable for you.

• Do not over swing your arms. Have energy, but don't over do it.

• Posing. There are a few options here. Try them in the mirror and see which ones look best, or combine them as you wish.

• Learn to turn. Pivots, 1 1/2 turns, full turns, and all that jazz.

• Of course, don't forget to smile and have FUN!

Again, because everyone is different, if you're having trouble and need a coach analyze your walk and get it on track, just let us know--we'll be happy to help!