Fitness
Discipline Explained
This concept has been introduced by the IFBB in the early 90’s, starting as official competition in 1996 in response to the increasing demand for competitions for women who prefer to develop a less muscular, yet athletic and aesthetically pleasing physique and also to show their physiques in motion.
There are 2 rounds in the Semi-Finals and the same 2 rounds in the Finals.
Round 1 is the Fitness Routine round. In this round the athletes will show in their routines, flexibility, strength and tempo. They will also show an individual style, personality, athletic coordination and overall performance.
There is also a physique assessment round beside this artistic routine round. In this round, the competitors perform four quarter turns in bikini suit, during which the judges assess their figures and body contours, bodypart shape, bodyfat level, body firmness and muscle tone, overall stage presentation (self-confidence, poise, coordination of movements) as well as the overall style of presentation.
Round 1 (90-second routine) and Round 2 (comparisons in quarter turns) are performed during the Prejudging. In the finals, the top 6 competitors perform their posing routines once again (Round 3) and then quarter turns (Round 4). The subscores from these two final rounds are summed up to create the total and final places of the competitors.
Posing Suits
SUIT SELECTION
- The bikini will be two-piece in style. It can be the athlete's choice of style and color. It can be an off-the-rack suit.
- The bikini will cover a minimum of 1/2 of the gluteus maximus. The bottom of the suit must be V-shaped. No thongs are permitted.
- The hair should be styled.
- Jewelry may be worn.
- The ABBA Chief Official, or a delegated representative, will have the right to determine if a competitor's attire meets an acceptable standard of taste and decency.
COSTUME SELECTION
- Competitors may dress as they deem appropriate in order to perform their routines. No props are allowed except as detailed below.
- G-strings are strictly prohibited. G-strings cannot be worn on top of leotards, fishnet stockings, or tights. Also, G-strings cannot be worn underneath a skirt or other type of outerwear so as to reveal the buttocks while the competitor is moving around onstage.
- The bottom of the routine attire must cover all of the buttocks.
- Sport footwear may be worn, at the discretion of the competitor.
- The routine attire will be inspected during the Official Athlete Registration and backstage before the competitor is allowed onstage.
- For safety reasons, the use of body oil in the routine round is strictly prohibited.
- No competitor will use any device that would leave material on the stage platform that would
- Present a safety hazard to other competitors, and/or
- require that the stage platform be cleaned or repaired before further use.
SHOES
- Heels must be worn in the physique rounds.
- Shoe sole thickness should be a maximum of 1 cm and stiletto should be a maximum of 12cm.
- The color and style of the high-heels shall be left to the competitor's discretion.
Posing Music
Each athlete will present a fitness routine set to music of their choice of up to 90 seconds. Music must be submitted in advance. Instructions will be sent with your registration confirmation. Profanity, racial/sexual slurs and inappropriate verbiage is NOT allowed. If music is found to contain any of this content, your music will be stopped and you may be disqualified from the competition.
Sportsmanship
1. Making disparaging remarks concerning any ABBA official, judge or fellow athletes in the venue location.
2. Making disparaging gestures while on stage.
3. Smashing, breaking or throwing an award, damaging or vandalizing the contest venue.
4. Any conduct which demeans you, your fellow athletes, judges or officials.
Competition can be a source of great personal triumph. There are no guarantees. The nature of the competition requires "risk taking". Sometimes you may wind up being very disappointed because you did not do as well as you wanted to, or as well as you thought you deserved. Whatever happens, leave the audience with the impression that you are a gracious competitor, that you have dignity and class. The way that you present yourself and take your placement will be remembered long after people remember what place you took.
Weight Classes
There are 2 height classes in Fitness, however, if the classes are less than 5 athletes, they will be combined into one class
A: Up to and including 163 cm (approx. 5' 4")
B: Over 163 cm (approx. 5' 4")
Presentation Posing & Finals
Presentation Posing
Finals Posing
Overall Judging
Judging Criteria
90 Second Fitness Routine
Each athlete will present a fitness routine set to music of their choice of up to 90 seconds. Music must be submitted in advance. Instructions will be sent with your registration confirmation. Profanity, racial/sexual slurs and inappropriate verbiage is NOT allowed. If music is found to contain any of this content, your music will be stopped and you may be disqualified from the competition.
The athlete will be judged on the entire routine from the moment the athlete walks on stage until the moment the athlete walks off stage. The judges will be looking for a well-choreographed and creative routine performed at a high tempo/speed.
There are NO compulsory moves for the routine round. However, the following moves are extremely common amongst competitors:
* Sideways splits
* Front splits
* One arm push-up
* V-split presshold
* Straight leg press hold
* High leg kick to the front with hold
Although compulsory movements are not a requirement, the routine should include elements of STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY and SPEED.
- Elements of STRENGTH: for example: straddle holds, leg extensions and one-arm push ups. Please note that gymnastic movements such as front and back flips, handsprings and cartwheels are not considered strength elements).
- Elements of FLEXIBILITY: for example: high kicks, front splits, and/or side splits.
- The SPEED or tempo of the routine demonstrates a degree of cardiovascular fitness, stamina and endurance.
There is a "showmanship" which competitors bring to a fitness routine that is unique to them. This is their personality, charisma, stage presence and charm, as well as a natural rhythm. The judges will take these components into consideration when determining the final placing of the competitor.
Quarter Turn Right
Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, left arm kept slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, right arm kept slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the left, with the left shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated.
Quarter Turn Back
Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, back muscles slightly contracted to show the shape of the upper body, both arms kept at the side along the centerline of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body and hold about 10 cm out of the body, hands slightly cupped.
Quarter Turn Right (Right Side to the Judges)
Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, right arm kept slightly back from the centerline of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, left arm kept slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the right, with the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated.
Quarter Turn Front
Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms kept at the side along the centerline of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body and hold about 10 cm out of the body, hands slightly cupped.
It is your responsibility to become aware of all the rules and regulations surrounding your conduct and requirements of you in your role at any ABBA sanctioned event.
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