REAL Figure

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This group is for all figure competitors or for anyone who is interested in the sport of figure!

Website: http://therealspot.org/group/realfigure
Members: 32
Latest Activity: Jul 11

Who:
Natural Female Bodybuilders, Figure competitors from other groups or organizations, and any female athlete interested in presenting their physique in a feminine and professional manner without performing a routine.

The Look:
Competitors should display a muscular, defined physique with symmetrical upper and lower body development. Physique should be lean without excessive body fat. Significant muscular development is allowed, but size should not be excessive. Muscle separation, and visible ab development is expected in this division. Hard conditioning is allowed, but competitors should not be excessively dry or striated. Athletes should also pay attention to posture and presentation.

Judging:
The athletes will be screened on or off stage. Athletes will enter the designated area or stage for the Physique Screening Round where they will be screened to determine if any competitors exhibit obvious displays of banned substance use.1. Symmetry Round

Posing: Figure competitors should be tight from head to toe, properly flexing all muscle groups and maintaining symmetry, while still displaying poise and stage presence. Posing should look effortless.

1 Round of Competition
1. Symmetry Round - Comparison (1/4 &/or 1/2 turn) in Two Piece Competition Suit and Heels. This division is comparable to the division known simply as Figure in other competitive organizations. Athletes stand in a semi-relaxed stance (much more rigid than in a model competition) and display their physique by way of quarter and/or half turns. Turns are always performed to the right.2. Posing Round

Side Stances: Please note that athletes can choose to face the judges, however sometimes this can throw off symmetry. Practice what is best for you.

Facing the Back of the Stage: Please make sure you practice and get used to moving your hair as it will block the judges’ view of your physique and count against you.

Competitors should also pay close attention to their presentation. Choice of suits, hair, makeup, tan etc all play a part in what you are judged on.

NOTE: Athletes who participate in the Figure -Physique category may also opt to participate in the Muscle Model Search as well since the physiques are similar. The prime differences being that in the Model category athletes are much more relaxed on stage; personality & personal flair are important; and there is a themed wear round where athletes select a theme and have the opportunity to play it up center stage!

Figure-Physique Divisions: You may compete in as many divisions as you fit. You may also compete in multiple categories - check out the Muscle Model Search!

Experience: There is a 4-Level Tier System (Novice - Open - Advanced - Pro) for all REAL World Tour competitions. Competitors are encouraged to take a REAL Camp to learn the essentials of competing and to come to the stage better prepared. Seasoned athletes are eligible to bypass lower levels by submitting to the Approval Board, or applications to the Judging Panel.

Height: Athletes may be divided into height classes when there are at least 15 athletes in each class or at the discretion of the Head Judge. Generally the cut off is 5'2" & under // over 5'2" to 5'6" // over 5'6". In an event where there is a big skew of athletes the height cutoff may be altered to more evenly divide up the classes.

Age: Athletes of all ages are welcome to compete in the experience class. However, if you are 35 years or older you have the option to compete in the Masters class if it’s offered at your show.

These are examples of a figure competitor's physique. Keep in mind at REAL, we compete in 2 piece suits only

**Photos are Ashley Cooper

Discussion Forum

First competition info 3 Replies

Okay so from someone just getting used to the idea of competition I would love to know what those of you who have done this before think are the absolute most important pieces to concentrate on?

Started by Alya Morgan. Last reply by Kai Mar 10.

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Comment by Ashley Celia Cooper on July 10, 2010 at 7:20pm: Hey Ladies! Its been FOREVER since I have stopped in on the site. Having a baby, working full time and training for shows kinda keeps a gal busy ; ) How is everybodies training coming along?? I plan on competing with REAL in Miami Nov 6! Should be a great show...I hope I can rock it after having a baby 7 months before hand LOL. Lets get it!!

Comment by Marlo Ellis on June 17, 2010 at 5:17pm: Okay ladies...I am totally baffed. There are a few highly recommended Personal Training Courses...ISSA, NFPT, and NCSF. I am thinking ISSA is the best, but they are all similar! Does anyone have any feedback for me so I can make a decision? EEEEK! Thanks! :)

Comment by Soolmaz Hosseini on June 16, 2010 at 12:17pm: Hey Ladies, for any of you who wish to compete in the near future or should I say future period, we have our Dallas Nspiration camp coming up REAL soon Saturday June 26th at StaYound Fitness. At the camp we go over EVERYTHING you need to know aout competition diets, posing, and even how to market yourself successfully in the industry.

Another heads up...we're having our very first REAL DEAL Challange in Houston in September!! It's going to be so much fun...

Comment by Kimberly Knowlton on May 6, 2010 at 9:00am: I found the makeup artist but she is not a hairstylist. Did I miss one?

Comment by Alya Morgan on May 6, 2010 at 8:48am: GOOD LUCK to you all. I can't wait to cheer all of you on.
Just looking back at all of the work you have done to get here, you are all winners.

Comment by Karma Nelson on May 6, 2010 at 8:45am: I'm heading to Houston today for the big show! Soooo excited to finally meet y'all this weekend! Good Luck and let's have some fun!!!

Comment by Kai on April 20, 2010 at 1:31pm: We'll have a hair and makeup person Marlo. The info is in the emails I sent out. I'll actually have her exact details this week. Will keep you posted :)

Comment by Marlo Ellis on April 20, 2010 at 1:08pm: I need hair and makeup for Saturday...anyone have any contacts in Houston?

Comment by Marlo Ellis on April 19, 2010 at 11:11am: SMILE THE ENTIRE TIME!!!.....be confident, sexy, feminine and HAVE FUN! The rest will just fall into place.

Comment by Kai on April 19, 2010 at 8:30am: Competition tans usually last a couple of days. It really depends on how much you put on and shower. A few days for sure though. Should you need one or not really depends on what type of shoot you are doing. If it is a fitness shoot, then yes, a tan would be best.

Advice: Have fun and be yourself! It shines through like you wouldn't believe! Practice things in the mirror like which angles are best and, although this sounds funny, certain expressions :)

Hope that helped!