How to Compete in a Figure Competition

A great body is desired by many people but for a few people a great body is not enough. A perfect body is the ultimate prize. Figure competitions are highly competitive and physically demanding but can yield great results, a heightened sense of accomplishment and a possible career boost for the dedicated. Compete in a figure competition and start the arduous journey to the top of the fitness world.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

1. Determine whether you are mentally and psychologically prepared to undertake the training necessary to compete in a figure competition. Consult your physician and make an appointment for a physical to ensure you are in adequate health to begin intense training.
2. Join a gym where you can acquire both a personal trainer and a nutritionist to help asses the stage your body is currently. Develop, along with your trainer and nutritionist, a diet and exercise routine to start shedding body fat and developing competition worthy muscle cuts.
3. Begin training at least six months prior to the qualifying round of the competition to ensure adequate time for all phases of training. Scope out various competitions, starting with amateur competitions.
4. Find a figure competition veteran to help you learn various poses and give you tips on how to impress judges at competition time. Carefully review all pertinent contest regulations and attend as many competitions as possible to learn the basic structure and expectations of a figure competition.
5. Consider the details of your competition one to two months before you are to compete. Items such as the bathing suit (no thongs) you will wear, hair and make-up should be kept feminine for best chances of winning. Make sure your tan is evenly distributed.
6. Practice your poses, walk and overall presentation many times in front of your trainer and a mirror to become comfortable with the process.
7. Check into the competition on time, pin your number on the flat part of your left hip. Review the guidelines for sportsmanship and conduct and have a good time.

Tips & Warnings

• The judges are looking for proportion, femininity, poise, smiles and even skin tone.
• Become comfortable walking in high heels as most figure competitors wear high heels for the duration of the competition.
• Figure out poses that suit your strengths to perform during the free pose round; these poses should accentuate your most well defined and developed assets.

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