What is IFBB bodybuilding?
The International Federation of Bodybuilders (IFBB) was founded in 1946 by Canadian brothers Joe and Ben Weider. It is an international non -profit organization that promotes a healthy lifestyle through bodybuilding and fitness. In 2004, the group voted on a change in its name to the International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness and retained the abbreviation IFBB. Participants generally focus on maximizing muscle mass through diet and exercise; Competitions in IFBB Organization competitions as well as worldwide competitions such as the Olympics.
IFBB Bodybuilding is a specialized discipline. Athletes train all parts of the body to achieve maximum size while they are still in balance and harmony. Athletes usually perform a specialized training and diet program that minimizes the percentage of body fat and water, helping to emphasize the definition of muscles and overall size. The overall targets of the character usually include narrow waist and wide shoulders. There are eight body weight divisions: 143 Pounds (65 Kg), 154 pounds (70 kg), 165 pounds (75 kg), £ 176 (80 kg), £ 187 (85 kg), £ 198 (90 kg), £ 220 (100 kg) and more than £ 220 (100 kg). Athletes present their properties during two rounds of characters, usually consisting of seven compulsory exercises.
IFBB bodybuilding division for women follows slightly different rules. Less attention is paid to the size and hardness of the muscles and more focuses on the overall shape of the muscles and body fat levels. Usually there is also a routine bike that gives athletes 60 seconds, in which they can show their skills of music of their choice. These movements include both mandatory and incompapers movements.
The classic bodybuilding division is usually for male athletes who do not want to develop muscles to the extreme, but rather retain a classic look. After a particular formula, the body of athletes weight is limited by their height and there are four categories: 5.5 feet (170 cm), 5.75 feet (175 cm), 5.9 feet (180 cm) and more than 5.9 feet (180 cm). Emphasis is usually placed on the overall appearance of the body of the athlete and on the definition of muscles.
For male and female athletes, which prefer less muscular, more athletic appearance, there are two divisions: female fitness and men's condition. Emphasis is generally placed on athletic looking characters and usually includes energy fitness routine. Competitors can also use small props as part of their routine.
IFBB Bodybuilding is a worldwide organization and many bodybuilders and fitness athletes strive to become IFBB Pro. To achieve this prestigious title, IFBB bodybuilding athlete must usually win regional competition and advance to the national competition. By winning this championship, the athlete can be offered for the card.