How to Get Started In a Figure Competition

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A figure competition is a group of athletes who have trained and dieted in a certain manner to present their physiques in a posing suit in front of a panel of judges in hopes to place well.

The popular figure contests emerged in 2001 in hopes to encourage more women to compete in physique contests. The original plan was to use figure contests so women could get the feel of competing on stage without having to compete against well-developed female bodybuilders and highly athletic fitness competitors.

Since its introduction, figure has grown by leaps and bounds since it doesn’t require massive amounts of extreme muscle development or definition, or even an athletic fitness routine. Figure is judged on muscle tone rather than sheer muscle size.

To compete in a figure contest all you need is a desire, some direction in proper dieting, training, cardio, and posing. Most competitors, new and seasoned, can prepare for a figure competition in as little as 12 weeks.

A figure show involves a competitor to display her physique on stage in a line-up of her peers. Each athlete performs a series of quarter turns in a two-piece posing wearing high heels. The figure competitors are judged on muscularity, muscle separation, and overall leanness.

If you’d like to compete in a figure show here are a few things you can do to get started.

Research and find some bodybuilding/fitness/figure organizations such as National Physique Committee (NPC).

Once you find an organization you like, find some contest dates and attend a local show.

Assess your physique to determine your starting point and how much body fat you need to lose.

Begin your figure competition diet and training program.

If you plan to use natural supplements, begin taking them.

Start learning the poses and practice them.

Decide on what kind of posing suit you would like and place an order.

Find some posing heels to wear, and be sure to practice walking in them.

Start your tanning process to ensure you have a deep and rich tan on stage.

Make travel and hotel arrangements if your contest is more than 30 minutes away.

While this is not EVERYTHING that goes into how to get started in a figure competition, it’s certainly a great outline to get the ball rolling and well on your way to transforming your body and getting on the competitive stage.

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