Josie Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Okay, so I've been looking at pics from different shows in NZ and to my untrained eyes I can't see many differences between the different womens categories, particularly figure and physique. It looks like some of the women could compete in either category.Can someone please briefly explain the major differences between all the categories? Like relative muscularity, body fat levels etc.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evie Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 I think you'd get the best answer by looking on both NZFBB & NABBA websites as they give explainations regarding each class. I agree that some competitors look similar and could go in either, (some do swap around) and sometimes competitors just misjudge their body types. You really need to get the opinion of someone who has a qulified eye when deciding what class to go into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted November 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 Thanks Evie. I've had a look and I understand what's written. Just hard for me to judge from the photos. Guess it's just because I'm new to all this, and I'll pick it up eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterTel Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 You really need to get the opinion of someone who has a qulified eye when deciding what class to go into.I couldn't agree with you more on this, Evie!While many top competitors and trainers can give good advice on class selection, I recommend that competitors with any doubts seek out an experienced judge from the organisation that they intend competing for. After all, it is the judges that will decide your "fate" on the day of an event, so why not seek there advice BEFORE you get on stage. Getting feedback from them afterwards is also an excellent idea - to know what to improve on for future comps.If anyone wants the advice of an NZFBB judge in their region, flick me an email and I'll put you in touch with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheta Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 From what Ive seen, Physiaque girls can often be more 'thicker set' and have a lot more muscle.On the other hand, a few of the physique girls arent into the 'glam' of figure. A couple of girls I know cant stand heels and 'girliness' so they compete in physique.Bring on the heels and sparkles for me any day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu Posted November 26, 2007 Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Oooh and don't forget the whole height vs weight ratio for figure ladies competing in NABBA (height in cm-100x90%), this can sort out some of the direction that competitors go, but you probably already know that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josie Posted November 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2007 Thanks everyone for your advice. Manu, no I didn't know that, so cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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