GymFit Men Category

2 Rounds of Competition

Busy dudes who like to eat, and don’t want to strictly diet… this category is for you!

Guys who like to get their lift on a few times per week, but have lives that are too busy to dedicate themselves to a competition regime of training and nutrition, this category is for you. GymFit is for the guy who might carry a little extra body fat in the stomach, and for the skinny guy who can’t seem to put on any muscle. The GymFit category is one that focuses on symmetry, proportions, general appearance and essentially, the ‘overall package’.

Generally speaking, you should have a healthy and fit body, with a firm appearance. In this category it is perfectly fine to have a bit of a stomach. Although muscle definition is acceptable, you should avoid too muscle definition or separation, and SHOULD NOT HAVE very low body fat levels, dryness or muscle size.

The GymFit category is also great for those who may have been competing for a while and their bodies just won’t fit into a traditional competition category, and it is a great place for new competitors to start! The GymFit man represents a healthy lifestyle no matter his size, shape or age.

Attire

What you wear matters, so do not overlook the rules of your federation, because you will be marked down if you aren’t dressed appropriately.

Generally you will be expected to wear gym workout wear. Your footwear also needs attention. You can wear sneakers, flip flops or other kicks that complement your gym look. It should be noted that you can wear simple jewelry as long as it is not distracting.

Finally, you can style your hair as you wish. In addition to what you wear, you should also be tanned for the event, your tan should be more of a ‘lasting’ kind and not one that wipes off. As well as your tan, you can use oils to highlight muscle definition, however, excessive use can get you disqualified, so be careful.

Round 1

In this round you will be called on stage where your group will be called to the center of the stage. Here you will be directed through a quarter turn right, a quarter turn back, a quarter turn right and a quarter turn front. You should maintain good posture throughout. Failure to perform quarter turns adequately could result in being marked down or disqualified.

Front Facing Position

In front facing position; you should stand upright with your stomach in, chest high, and shoulders back. In addition, your head and eyes should be facing forwards. Rest one hand on your hip and position one leg out to the side. Your other hand should hang straight down by your side, along with an open palm, facing forwards, with straight fingers.

Quarter Turn Left

You will now reveal your left side to the judges. In this pose your upper body should be turned towards the judges and you should be looking directly at them. Rest your right hand on your hip and hang your left arm down and back to reveal the centerline of your body. Again, with an open palm and straight fingers. Your left foot should come forward slightly and up on tip toes, raising your hip, with a slight bend in your knee.

Quarter Turn Back

Your second quarter turn will reveal your back to the judges. Here you will be expected to stand up straight with a slight and natural curve in your lower back. Your hands should hang straight down by your side, again with open palm and straight fingers. As with the front facing position, you should have your stomach in, chest high, and shoulders back. You will be expected to keep your back to the judges the entire time.

Quarter Turn Right

This final turn will reveal your right side to the judges. Stance should be the exact opposite of the first quarter turn that previously revealed your left side. Your upper body should be turned towards the judges and you should be looking directly at them. Rest your left hand on your hip and hang your right arm down and back to reveal the centerline of your body, again with open palm and straight fingers. Your right foot should come forward slightly and up on tip toes, raising the hip, with a slight bend in your knee. It is important to note that you should not move, or drop your pose, unless you are instructed to do so. You will return to your original line-up after all of your turns are complete, at which point, you will all leave the stage.

Round 2

As with Round 1; you will be called back on stage to center stage for the judges. In addition to this, you will stop to perform a couple different poses of your own choosing. Once all athletes have arrived, the judges will submit their individual suggestions for further comparison between competitors. All individual comparisons will be performed center stage. After all comparisons are complete, you will resume your line up position before exiting the stage. You will be called back on stage once the judges have made their decision, after which the award ceremony will take place.