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WOMEN’S FITNESS MUSCULAR AND MEN’S MEN’S FITNESS
This concept was introduced by the PHYSIQUE This sport discipline is similar in
IFBB in the early 90’s, in response to In 2012 the muscular and men’s structure to Women Fitness;
the increasing demand for competitions physique division was officially however the body mass is limited
for women who prefer to develop a less launched as a new IFBB sport discipline. according to the formulas
muscular, yet athletic and aesthetically It has proved to be a very popular established for all four body height
pleasing physique and also to show category so the IFBB has increased the ranges. Currently, there is one open
their physiques in motion. In Women number of men’s physique categories Men’s Fitness category.
Fitness, the emphasis is placed on a from two to six: 170cm, 173cm, 176cm,
shapely, athletic-looking physique, 179cm, 182cm and over 182cm.
assessed by comparisons of four They perform two rounds of quarter
quarter turns and athletic ability, turns, wearing board shorts of their
assessed during a very attractive and choice.
dynamic fitness style routine. The second and final round begins WOMEN’S BODYFITNESS
with a short individual onstage This concept was introduced by the
presentation of each competitor. IFBB in the early 90’s, starting as an
WOMEN’S BIKINI Judges assess the shape and official competition in 1996 in
FITNESS symmetry of the athletes, as well as their response to the increasing demand
This category was muscles and overall condition. for events for women who prefer to
introduced in 2011. Competitors’ stage presence and develop a less muscular, yet athletic
Overall body lines, balance personality are also part of the judges’ and aesthetically pleasing physique.
and proportions, body tone verdict. It was also designed to show their
and healthy appearance are physiques in motion.
taken into consideration. In women’s body fitness, the
The emphasis is on a emphasis is placed on a shapely,
well-shaped, fit, healthy and athletic-looking physique, assessed
attractive appearance, by comparisons of four quarter turns
similar to that of models. and athletic ability, assessed during a
Judges look for a well- very attractive and dynamic fitness
shaped, fit, healthy and style routine.
attractive appearance during Athletes have the possibility to
two rounds, where athletes show their figure in a short
wear a two-piece bikini and individual presentation. Two rounds
high-heels. of quarter turns in the bikini-style
Quarter-turns are costume of their own choice and
performed in each round, classic stiletto pump of any colour
with a presentation also are assessed. The top six competitors
giving athletes the chance to then perform individual
display their body whilst presentations, before conducting
moving. quarter turns as a group.
Hard, lean muscles are not Overall athletic appearance is
considered necessary in the judged, with focus on muscle tone
category, which is designed and shape, with a small amount of
for women who aim to keep body fat. Hair, make-up and
their body in shape and eat individual style of presentation are
healthily. also central to the event.

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