Fitness and Figure Posing Guide

[cjfall]

i live in indiana and am desperatly looking for a posing coach for figure. i cant seem to find anyone who has even competed in figure..i go to school at IU, just south of Indy and in the summers, i live just south of South Bend (Notre Dame area)...if anyone can help me out, please email me or find me on myspace...thanks!!

cjfall@indiana.edu

myspace.com/caseyfall22

oh yeah, and i plan to compete NPC June 2008

[joandream]

HI,
I am new to the website and interested in competing in a figure/model competition. I just moved back to NY(westchester) from Scottsdale, AZ. In AZ, I was working with a trainer who competes and trains girls for the Fame Figure competitions and several others. Unfortunately, she is there and I am in Ny. If anyone has any recommendations for trainers in Westchester, I am in Briarcliff. My hope is to compete in May, so I really have my work cut out for me. I need someone who will train me and work on my diet. Any help anyone can give me would be helpful.

Thanks

Just saw your above message. Did you ever find a trainer/nutritionist. I live by Millwood and would love someone also.

[Mary Bell]

Hi Ladies,
It is great to see so many of you wanting to put your time in on posing and presentation. The best body on stage could loose if she can not pose her body in the best light possible.

I see the location is a issue for many on here. I am posing Coach in Maryland and have had people fly and drive to see me, when I am in CA to visit family I often see clients there as well, BUT because I saw there was such a limit on Figure Posing Coaches I produced a DVD that covers Figure Posing for all orgs, diet, stage walks, presentation and live footage. I left out nothing! I have had several clients win their Pro cards just from the DVD. Michelle Shepard just won WNBF Worlds in the Pro Tall Class, I have gotten great DVD feedback from clients and I am so happy to see them doing so well from the DVD. Good luck ladies!
Mary

[Nicole Weeks]

Mary Bell is awesome up there in the DC Maryland area.

I'm down here in Florida and also travelling up into Georgia for figure coaching. I also offer online training and nutrition with supplement recommendations. Now's the time to start preparing for the spring shows. Get a jump on the competition while they are eating junk over the holidays. If you really want to compete, place well, or earn that pro-card, now's the time to get serious.

Nicole Weeks
www.nicoleweeks.com

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[misstransformer]

Hey Everyone,

We get a lot of questions about proper posing, so I have created this Fitness and Figure Posing Guide for any of the ladies interested in competing in Fitness or Figure.

This guide is mainly aimed at NPC / IFBB competition, but the basic concepts will apply to almost any organization.

It's always a good idea to go see a show put on by the organization that you plan to compete in, so you can see if they do anything different or unexpected.

Being prepared is one of the keys to success on stage!

If you have any questions feel free to e-mail Kendra or me and we will be happy to help you.

Here is a link to the guide:

http://michaelandkendra.com/Kendra/PosingGuide.htm

- EME

www.KendraElias.com

www.MichaelElias.com

I didn't realize such simple adjustments, could improve a pose so much. Thanks for posting this thread. T

[Mikiko]

Hi! I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area. I have experience competing in several shows, and am happy to help coach anyone in the area with their walking and posing.

[BETTERNO]

I am competing in March. Your guide is specific, informative, and easy to follow. Thank you so much for yuor help. I'll let you know how I do!

[deathrow187]

good stuff

[WNSO]

Hi Everyone!
Just thought to include a link here to the FAME Rules and Guidelines for our female divisions:

Fitness:
http://fameworldtour.com/Fitness.html

Fitness Model:
http://fameworldtour.com/Fitness_Model__.html

Muscle Model: (similar to figure for NPC/IFBB)
http://fameworldtour.com/Muscle_Model.html

Figure:
http://fameworldtour.com/Figure.html

If you have any questions let us know!

[smariejohnson]

Thanks for the posting, this information is very helpful and I know if I do decide to participate in figure I will be more informed of what the judges are looking for!

[Fitsho]

Hi Ladies,

Here are a couple of VIDEO TUTORIALS taught by Monica Brant. Hopefully they are helpful. She gives some excellent tips that can be applied for both Figure AND Fitness posing and stage presentation.


The Art of the Presentation Pose (free video tutorial) - http://www.fitnessrxmag.com/communit...view.php?id=29

Competition Quarter Turns (free video tutorial) - http://www.fitnessrxmag.com/communit...view.php?id=28

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[boardgrrl305]

Great post and helpful tips! I have my first "comeback" show in 4 years on Saturday! Much appreciated!!

Cheers -
jill

[matiz]

Hi Thanks for all the information. I use biomat regularly which helps us to relieve all the stress, relaxes the body and detoxifies it. Just a 20 minute nap on it daily helps me stay fit. I am a regular user of it.

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[Makaitibubrn]

I looked at the posing guide that was listed and gave it a shot. My husband Mark (profile name= makaitibubrn1) took pictures and listed them on my profile. I have had some feedback that was encouraging. The problem is trying to flex while holding the pose. The pictures are my first attempt. I would like to get some instruction from anyone that is willing to help. Feel free to give some good constructive criticism. I am hoping to compete soon but I first need to fix this. BIG thanks to each of you that have helped, your positive encouragement has helped.

[push_it]

Do any of you do, or know someone, that can do training for posing online? I am planning on entering my first figure comp. in July but have no idea how to pose. This is my biggest worry.

thanks

[Italianangel]

I do work with ladies online for posing. You are welcome to pm or email me if you like. I am very familiar with all feds and their posing variations.
You will need a vid cam or msn with webcam in order to really get it right. Pictures can work too but I like to see walk on, walk to and walk off as well as quarter turns and comparisons, or if its a fed with T walk or other types then again you want to make sure you can show more than just pics if possible.
Linda

[blondemama32977]

Awesome Tips for us Beginners! I too have yet to perfect posing.. My show is in November and am going to soak up all the info I can get!!

Ali

[EME]

Hey Everyone,

Thought I'd update my original post with a video of Kendra doing the quarter turns so you can see the transitions between the poses.

Here's a link to the video!

http://michaelandkendra.com/Kendra/2...ngPractice.wmv

Best of luck to everyone competing, and I'm glad our posing guide has helped you!

Michael

Hey Everyone,

We get a lot of questions about proper posing, so I have created this Fitness and Figure Posing Guide for any of the ladies interested in competing in Fitness or Figure.

This guide is mainly aimed at NPC / IFBB competition, but the basic concepts will apply to almost any organization.

It's always a good idea to go see a show put on by the organization that you plan to compete in, so you can see if they do anything different or unexpected.

Being prepared is one of the keys to success on stage!

If you have any questions feel free to e-mail Kendra or me and we will be happy to help you.

Here is a link to the guide:

http://michaelandkendra.com/Kendra/PosingGuide.htm

- EME

www.KendraElias.com

www.MichaelElias.com

[ccountrygrl2009]

good luck

[luisdiablito]

What is the way to gain chest faster???? what kind the excersice I need and what kind the suplements I need take!!!!!!!!!

thanks

Luis

[Ms.PersianDoll]

anyone know a pro figure trainer/competitor in houston texas I could possibly go to? thanks in advance!

[julielohre]

Hi! I am in the Northern KY/Cincinnati area which is about 90 mins from Indy and would be happy to help. I also have a Figure Posing DVD and now a new Bikini Posing DVD that you might find helpful. Feel free to contact me at:
Julie@JulieLohre.com
and check out my site - JulieLohre.com

Good Luck!
Julie

[fatls33]

Thank you for posting this. It really helpful .

[CanadianBabe71]

Thanks for posting this guide. Great information here for a first time competitor.

Wanted to know what to focus on backstage to prepare for going on stage. What exercises are most effective at that point and how soon before your group is to go on should you start?

Thanks, Cindy

[gouby]

thanks

[roseybp1]

I am curious about this too-- I didn't know you had weights backstage?

[julielohre]

Hi! I wanted to let you all know that I have a brand new for 2011 Posing and Contest Day Guide for Fitness & Figure. This one hour video is available in DVD and through immediate Digital Download. It takes you through what the judges are looking for, what each sport is about, how to pose, the mandatories, relaxed posing and your presentation. There is tons of real show footage and show photos along with the specifics on what to expect at your show. My goal is to help you walk on stage completely confident!

For those considering Fitness, there is even a bonus feature that explains the sport of fitness along with the mandatory fitness routine skills.

You can check it out on my site at JulieLohre.com

Thanks so much!
Julie Lohre

[RoRo1618]

Hi Julie,

I bought your video to practice for my comp. Between your video and my posing coach, who helped me refine the poses that I had learned from your video, my posing felt good. I practiced everyday for 9 weeks and felt quite comfortable posing on stage, as a result. I liked your video because it was clear, detailed, and concise. Cheers! Rochelle

Hi! I wanted to let you all know that I have a brand new for 2011 Posing and Contest Day Guide for Fitness & Figure. This one hour video is available in DVD and through immediate Digital Download. It takes you through what the judges are looking for, what each sport is about, how to pose, the mandatories, relaxed posing and your presentation. There is tons of real show footage and show photos along with the specifics on what to expect at your show. My goal is to help you walk on stage completely confident!

For those considering Fitness, there is even a bonus feature that explains the sport of fitness along with the mandatory fitness routine skills.

You can check it out on my site at JulieLohre.com

Thanks so much!
Julie Lohre