Categories Fitness and figure competition

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1.1 fitness competition
1.2 figure competition
1.3 bikini competition
1.4 physique competition

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fitness competition

a fitness competitor during show

a typical fitness competition consists of swimsuit round , routine round. in swimsuit round, competitors wear two-piece swimsuits , high-heeled shoes, presenting physiques series of quarter- or half-turns toward judges , audience. physique guidelines fitness competitions typically suggest small amount of muscular mass; clear separations between muscle groups (but, no visible striations); and, leanness. swimsuit must cover @ least fifty percent of gluteus maximus muscle; no thongs or g-strings allowed. routine round requires physically active stage performance; competitors attempt aerobic, dance, and/or gymnastic routines.

fitness contests sanctioned international federation of bodybuilding & fitness (ifbb) fitness olympia , fitness international. fitness contests sanctioned wally boyko productions national fitness sanctioning body (nfsb) ms. fitness usa , international fitness sanctioning body (ifsb) ms. fitness world. fitness contests sanctioned fitness universe organization fitness america pageant , fitness universe pageant.

figure competition

during figure competition show

figure competition newer sub-category of fitness contests. figure shows exclude routine round common fitness shows. competitors judged solely on muscular symmetry , definition; in fitness shows, muscle size downplayed. figure competitions appeal women want compete in body competition, wish avoid fitness shows additional athletic , creative demands (the routine round), or bodybuilding s demands heavy muscle mass.

a typical figure competition includes 2 rounds, though varies organization. in symmetry round, competitors appear on stage in high-heeled shoes , one-piece swimsuit in side-by-side line faces judges. execute series of quarter-turns right, allowing judges view , compare them sides symmetry, presentation, , other aesthetic qualities such skin tone, hair, make-up, , stylishness of clothing. in next round (the group comparisons), competitors return in high heels , two-piece bathing suit, executing series of quarter-turns. @ stage, judged more critically against others conditioning, leanness, , how feminine , athletic (as opposed brawny) muscularity is. included in either of these rounds, or perhaps evening show, competitors come out individually on stage model walk judged on presentation, gracefulness, confidence, poise, , professionalism.

figure contests sanctioned international federation of bodybuilding & fitness (ifbb) figure olympia , figure international. figure contests sanctioned fitness universe organization figure universe pageant.

bikini competition

bikini competition created category less emphasis on muscularity accommodate more women world of physique competitions , ifbb recognized bikini competition independent competition category on 7 november 2010. rapidly growing, bikini category looks lean , firm physique , competitors scored on proportion, symmetry, balance, shape , skin tone . women not willing muscular bodybuilders can still participate in bikini competition. tan have point should taken consideration when comes participating @ bikini competition. first bikini olympia introduced in 2010.

physique competition

women’s physique category has been created give platform women enjoy weight training, competing, , contest preparation. competitors should display toned, athletic physique showcasing femininity, muscle tone, , beauty/flow of physique. following examples of common terms used in bodybuilding industry. these words can helpful assess should not descriptive physiques being judged in women’s physique: ripped, shredded, peeled, striated, dry, diced, hard, vascular, grainy, massive, thick, , dense. while types of physiques considered when comes height, weight, structure, etc. excessive muscularity should scored down accordingly. women’s physique competitors should have overall aesthetics , found in figure little more overall muscularity. women’s physique categories broken down 2 parts, group comparison , individual performance routine. during group comparisons competitors directed through series of poses can consist of of following: quarter turns, front or rear double biceps open hands, left or right-side chest front leg , arms extended, left or right-side triceps front leg extended, hands on head abdominals.

in individual performance routine contestants perform small choreographed routine music. not have on stage have show personality on stage depending on physique competition require wear one-piece bikini or two-piece bikini. competitions depending on organization instance npc or ifbb require use of high heels or bare feet. along with, use of jewelry or no jewelry physique competitors have worry tan, makeup , hair.