COMPETING ARTICLES
-
WHY STAGE ETIQUETTE AND COMPETITION MANNERS STILL MATTER
Read more →“In the beginning, there was bodybuilding, and within bodybuilding, there were friendly rivalries – and it was good.” Ah, the good old days when bodybuilders were genuine friends, fought each other for victory and helped each other compete to be the best. Times have changed. Today, bodybuilding is more about winning at all costs. That doesn’t mean etiquette and professionalism don’t still rule. In fact, if you listen to the private conversations of judges at the top contests, you realize they’re even more important than ever. Your conduct with your fellow competitors matters more than you realize. It influences...
-
FITNESS AND FIGURE POSING
Read more →There are four poses that must be mastered, the quarter turns. Competitors must present their physiques from all angles – front, right, rear and left. This offers the judges the opportunity to assess and score an athlete’s complete physique. While technically the poses are supposed to be relaxed, they’re anything but. These poses must be practiced, practiced and practiced again long before a competition. This allows competitors to show off their physiques not only in the best possible manner but also under the worst conditions – when they’re hungry, nervous, thirsty, under scrutiny, for an extended period and without being...
-
TANNING HOW TO
Read more →When we think of tanning, we generally picture lying out in the sun trying to achieve a golden brown look similar to that of a bronzed statue. It’s something that most people do to feed their vanity more than anything else. However, in the world of bodybuilding, tanning is an absolute necessity if you want to be seriously considered for top honours, and there are some good reasons for it: Lights: Lighting used onstage is much brighter from the lighting used in your home. Bright light tends to wash out skin colour unless it’s very dark. Muscle definition: A darker...
SIGN UP NOW
Sign up to receive the latest FUSION BODYBUILDING news, and information.
