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WOMEN’S FIT-MODEL
New IFBB sport, new possibilities, new
challenge.
This IFBB new sport discipline is
intended to display the beauty of the
human body in a bit different way than
MEN’S FITNESS in already existing divisions. To create
This sport discipline is this possibility, an additional, new
similar in structure to Women round was added in both men and
Fitness; however the body women categories, combining sport
mass is limited according to qualities with elegance of moves,
the formulas established for gestures and a kind of “showmanship”,
all four body height ranges. wearing non-sport attires. In women’s
Currently, there is one open categories it is an evening gown. The
Men’s Fitness category. Fit-Model competitors must be viewed
with the emphasis on a “healthy and
balanced” physique, in an attractively
presented, impressive “Total Package”.
Competitors must demonstrate their
grace, poise, elegance and
sophistication. The gown will.
In the first three rounds athletes
MUSCULAR AND MEN’S wear a one-piece, tight-fitting swimsuit.
PHYSIQUE This attire was specially selected to
In 2012 the muscular and men’s enable competitors to have a softer
physique division was officially midsection, displaying rather attractive
launched as a new IFBB sport discipline. body lines and a bit of personality.
It has proved to be a very popular Judges should pay attention to the
category so the IFBB has increased the overall appearance of a competitor, the
number of men’s physique categories overall body development and shape,
from two to six: 170cm, 173cm, 176cm, proportionally and symmetrically
179cm, 182cm and over 182cm. developed, complete physique, the hair
They perform two rounds of quarter and facial beauty, the athlete’s ability to
turns, wearing board shorts of their present herself with confidence, poise
choice. and grace and the general impression
The second and final round begins made by the competitor.
with a short individual onstage
presentation of each competitor. WOMEN’S BODYFITNESS
WOMEN’S BIKINI Judges assess the shape and This concept was introduced by the
FITNESS symmetry of the athletes, as well as their IFBB in the early 90’s, starting as an
This category was muscles and overall condition. official competition in 1996 in response
introduced in 2011. Competitors’ stage presence and to the increasing demand for events for
Overall body lines, balance personality are also part of the judges’ women who prefer to develop a less
and proportions, body tone verdict. muscular, yet athletic and aesthetically
and healthy appearance are pleasing physique. It was also designed
taken into consideration. to show their physiques in motion.
The emphasis is on a In women’s body fitness, the
well-shaped, fit, healthy and emphasis is placed on a shapely,
attractive appearance, athletic-looking physique, assessed by
similar to that of models. comparisons of four quarter turns and
Judges look for a well- athletic ability, assessed during a very
shaped, fit, healthy and attractive and dynamic fitness style
attractive appearance during routine.
two rounds, where athletes Athletes have the possibility to show
wear a two-piece bikini and their figure in a short individual
high-heels. presentation. Two rounds of quarter
Quarter-turns are turns in the bikini-style costume of
performed in each round, their own choice and classic stiletto
with a presentation also pump of any colour are assessed. The
giving athletes the chance to top six competitors then perform
display their body whilst individual presentations, before
moving. conducting quarter turns as a group.
Hard, lean muscles are not Overall athletic appearance is
considered necessary in the judged, with focus on muscle tone and
category, which is designed shape, with a small amount of body fat.
for women who aim to keep Hair, make-up and individual style of
their body in shape and eat presentation are also central to the
healthily. event.
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