17 years old. Interested in Figure. Lots of questions!!!

bella319 · 06-10-2008, 07:24 AM

Heyy everyone I'm 17 years old and I live in New Jersey. When I started to get into the gym all the personal trainers told me I had very good genetics and I should compete. I also got the crazy idea in my head haha from my father, Franco Santoriello (no, I do not have contact with him anymore..)

So I was wondering whats everyyyythingg I need to know about Figure. How to get started and out there? What exactly should I be looking for in my body? I don't want to look too different in my off season from my on (just a little less lean), so how do I get to where I want to be and maintainnnn? Where and how do I find local novice competitions? Should I get a trainer or coach? How long should I give myself for a competition? I have a good meal plan and I've been losing fat and making gains I just don't know much about the actual competing side of things. Anything and Everything you could give me would be GREATLY GREATLY appreciated. Thanks!!

wnbfwarriorpro · 06-10-2008, 07:30 AM

Three time WNBF Figure World Champion Angela Mraz is having a camp in Totowa, NJ in August.
I have attached the flyer. The INBF offers Teen Figure competitions as well as Open and Novice.

bella319 · 06-10-2008, 07:40 AM

Thank You!

precisou2004 · 06-10-2008, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bella319

Thank You!

http://www.leeapperson.com/figure/compete.html

here's a link that will give you the ups/downs, the do's and dont's of figure, posing, etc... tuns of information.

Hope that helps

p.s. when I first read this, I was like huh ???? i am NOT doing this (i dont have the genetics for this anyways etc... and more reasons i wont get into) so I opted i was more the bodybuilding type anyways.

Good luck

bella319 · 06-10-2008, 10:18 AM

Thank you everyone these are soooo helpful. Keep 'em oming please

Oh, it says "COMPETITION ROUNDS & RULES ? WOMEN'S OPEN, TEEN & MASTERS (WOMEN OVER 30,40 & 50) FIGURE ROUND 1/SWIMSUIT: The contestants will present quarter turns with other contestants wearing high heels and a 2 piece swimsuit of their choice. No thong swimsuits will be permitted. Jewelry may be worn in this round. No oil may be worn. "

But then everything I read keeps talking about oiling up. Whats the deal?

precisou2004 · 06-10-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bella319

Thank you everyone these are soooo helpful. Keep 'em oming please

Oh, it says "COMPETITION ROUNDS & RULES ? WOMEN'S OPEN, TEEN & MASTERS (WOMEN OVER 30,40 & 50) FIGURE ROUND 1/SWIMSUIT: The contestants will present quarter turns with other contestants wearing high heels and a 2 piece swimsuit of their choice. No thong swimsuits will be permitted. Jewelry may be worn in this round. No oil may be worn. "

But then everything I read keeps talking about oiling up. Whats the deal?

Oil is more like for bodybuilding. It gives you a shiny look and puts emphasis on your muscles

bella319 · 06-10-2008, 10:37 AM

ohh hahaha :P

wnbfwarriorpro · 06-10-2008, 01:54 PM

Janet Marsico writes a figure column for Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness and runs an outstanding series of workshops.

http://www.thefigureworkshop.com/

bella319 · 06-10-2008, 02:24 PM

You guys are awesomeeee :]

Crewpierce · 06-11-2008, 07:20 AM

For more info about figure check out

www.figureathlete.com/

There are 3 pro figure girls there that answer questions very quickly and are very helpful!

Italianangel · 06-11-2008, 08:18 AM

I just posted a reply which you could use.
I have 2 free Figure ebooks with planning and some diet and training etc and a vid series/article series here all about competing from ground up for both fitness and figure.
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpo...31&postcount=4

Also have a youtube channel for fitness figure and you can find that link at figureteam.com but also see the faqs section there, you have to register but its free. this should get you well on your way.
Linda

bella319 · 06-11-2008, 10:24 AM

Thank you guys soooooo much. I think I might be well on my way now :]]]