Women body building took quite a hit when the number of participants and audience dwindled down near the 1980s. This was mostly due to the fact that women were being told that they didn’t look nice with huge bulging muscles. While this is totally wrong it did give form to a new type of bodybuilding which was much more subtle and gracious. Figure contests were types of contests which looked for toned body rather than muscles. This paved the way for the contests we see today. Figure contests are not just getting up on stage and doing a few poses.

 Figure contestants are required to go through a series of poses and then they have to perform a dance routine with grace. The amount of grace and fluidity shown in that dace routine determines the body’s fitness level. It is not just about figure. It is also about the fitness of the body. When you are applying for such a contest remember that you have to make your body flexible to a certain point. This will help you achieve the fluid motions while dancing. These factors cannot be learnt over night. A lot of dedicated hard work and training is needed for you to achieve something in this field. But it is not impossible either. You need to start early and train for a few months even if you are a regular exercise doing woman.

These contests are available on amateur and pro levels. While amateur levels can be a little easier to train for pro level contests are very hard. The prizes are also that big. You can be sure that your hard work will be paid off. Besides the fact that the prizes are amazing you will also get a massive amount of satisfaction when you actually stand on stage and go through the routines. It is a self evaluation as well to see how far you have come in terms of your body. Physique Contests are held all throughout the year with little or no sign up costs. This means that you can participate without blowing off a lot of money. But remember to start well in advance and make sure that you get a trainer who will guide you through the training. Figure contests are extremely popular and you will be even given chances to reach national and international scales if you work hard enough.

There is a place where fame, money, beauty and glamour are blended to produce a cocktail of sophistication and reputation. That is provided, or given an opportunity to take a sip by IFPA or International Federation of Physique Athlete. This federation has been for years providing opportunity to people with amazing body and utter confidence to display so. Figure contests are that kind of competition where women with body, displaying both muscularity and conditioning, participate and take part in it’s two parts Group Comparison and Individual Presentation. The Figure division is not to be confused with the Bikini Contests, even though both might seem to be not so different to amateur eyes. Healthy and shapely muscularity is expected from the Figure contest contestants whereas the Bikini contestants are expected to possess toned body with less muscularity with fullness along with feminine beauty. Figure contestants do not generally wear high-heel shoes. Make-up and hair is also not that important. Whatever the contest might be, the enthusiasts are required to follow each and every rule, regulation and guidelines prescribed for their respective division of competition. Proper and systematic exercise along with balanced and effective diet are to be followed religiously for getting desired body and with sheer confidence win the show.

How to get prepare of Natural Bodybuilding Contests?

Before preparing for content, first question arises, what are good exercises for lower abs and upper abs.  Some of the important workouts are Heel tap, Mountain climber, Scissor, Slider pike, Straight leg raise, Cross body climber, Slider knee tuck, Rolling plank, Roll up, Jackknife which you can do on daily basis to stay fit and healty.

All those who love to do intense but systematic work outs to build a desired body with bulky muscles, will surely love to display it to thousands glamorously. Natural Bodybuilding Contests fulfil the dream of such athletes and also provides them with a suitable platform to showcase their incredibly awesome body to others. The winners not just receive reputation and appreciation, but cash prizes are also allotted to them. IFPA is a renowned federation that glorifies several able and deserving bodybuilders. However, taking advantage of any sort of drugs or growth hormones like Testosterone etc can play against the competitors if found so.

Importance of Healthy Positive Lifestyle are to do regular exercise and workouts so that your body become in natural body shape. Your daily diet plan can also affect your body shape so it is important to intake more protein diet.

Drugs are banned by the federation and also other such organizations as these competitions are only about achieving and displaying naturally built bodies. All natural athletes are welcome to join in such contests if they satisfy the criteria and get eligible to participate. Physique Contests are yet another type or rather division where people with not heavy muscularity, but with finely-toned body can amaze several others. Men’s Physique for men and Women’s Physique contest for women. Presentation, good leanness and symmetry are basic judging criteria here. And there are two rounds in all the contests Group Comparison and Individual Presentation.