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2. First Time Competitors Do you want to set a goal for yourself? Do something you’ve never done before? Transform your body as well as your mind to be the best version of YOU? Competition preparation is the most challenging yet rewarding experience you will have. If you love health and fitness, are disciplined, motivated, and would like to set on a journey that could very well change your life- preparing to compete in an NMA show, could be for you! Click on TOC for Table of Contents or go toTOC Let’s Get Started Welcome to the NMA TOCLet’s Get Started

3. Our Women’s Divisions Our Men’s Divisions Let’s get started Crossover Explained You Matter Contact Us Table of Contents

4. Bikini 1st Time Bikini Mom Over 35 Open 1st Time Bikini Mom Over 35 Open Divisions for Women Physique Open Figure 1st Time 1st Time Figure Mom Over 35,45 Novice Open Bodybuilding Open TOCLet’s Get Started

5. Physique 1st Time Masters 40 Teenage Open 1st Time Masters 40 Teenage Open Divisions for Men Bodybuilding 1st Time Masters 40,50,60 1st Time Masters 40,50,60 Teenage Novice Open TOCLet’s Get Started

6. The NMA recognizes the tremendous time, energy, and devotion mothers contribute to their families on a daily basis. This category will give moms a chance to comfortably compete with other women that have the incredible task of raising children. Now is your time to get on stage and do something you never thought was possible! Fit Mom & Bikini Mom TOCLet’s Get Started

7. NMA is the only organization that features the First Time Competitor division. This eliminates much of the intimidation factor because you will be on stage with men and women that are all new to competing. This division is for the competitor who has never competed before in any division whether it is in Bodybuilding or Physique. This will be your 1st Time ever in a contest. You may also be able to compete against seasoned competitors in other divisions. 1st Time Division TOCLet’s Get Started

8. Novice means you have not placed in the top 3 in an Open division anywhere or not won a Novice division anywhere. This division is for beginners and competitors who are growing in the sport. You can still compete in the Open and in all other divisions if you meet the requirements. Novice TOCLet’s Get Started

9. For Men’s Master Bodybuilding we offer: Over 40 Over 50 Over 60 You can compete in multiple divisions for example. If you are 60 years old you can compete in the 40, 50 & 60. Pro Cards are offered for the overall winner. Masters Bodybuilding TOCLet’s Get Started

10. For Men’s Master Physique competitors must at least reach their 40th birthday the day of the show. This class may be divided into different height classes. Men’s Master Physique competitors may also compete in the 1st Time and Open divisions. 1st Time qualifications do apply. Men can compete in both Physique and Bodybuilding divisions. Men’s Master Physique TOCLet’s Get Started

11. For the Teenage divisions (Men’s Bodybuilding & Physique) competitors must not have reached their 20th birthday the day of the show. You can still compete in the 1st Time, Novice and Open. 1st Time and Novice qualifications do apply. Men can compete in both Physique and Bodybuilding divisions. Teenage TOCLet’s Get Started

12. In the beginning there was only one division and it was called Open. This is where the seasoned competitors compete and where a Pro Card can be won. Pro Cards are offered to the Overall winner in the Men’s Bodybuilding, Women’s Bikini, and Women’s Figure divisions. The NMA is looking to add Men’s Physique to the Pro card list in 2016. Everyone can compete in the Open divisions. The Open Divisions TOCLet’s Get Started

13. For Women’s Figure we offer an Over 35 & Over 45 division. For Bikini we offer a Over 35 division. Competitors must have at least reached the required age by the day of the show. Competitors may compete in other divisions in Bikini and Figure, if they meet the requirements for that division. Bikini competitors cannot compete in divisions outside of Bikini. Figure competitors cannot compete in divisions outside of Figure. Figure & Bikini Over 35/45 TOCLet’s Get Started

14. Let’s find the right category and division for you! You are a: ●ManMan ●WomanWoman Let’s get started TOCLet’s Get Started

15. Women can compete in four major divisions: ●BikiniBikini ●FigureFigure ●PhysiquePhysique ●BodybuildingBodybuilding Women’s Divisions Explained TOCLet’s Get Started

16. Men can compete in two major divisions: ●PhysiquePhysique ●BodybuildingBodybuilding Men’s Divisions Explained TOCLet’s Get Started

17. Men’s Physique is fairly new and very popular. Men wear board shorts long enough to reach just above the knee. All men will be judged based on body shape, symmetry, muscle, development, definition, conditioning,general fitness appearance, and stage presence. Currently for Men’s Physique we have the following divisions: Teenage 1st Time Masters Over 40 Open Divisions may be divided into 2 or 3 height classes. Click here to view our judging criteria for Men’s Physique http://naturalmuscle.com/judgingmenphysique.html Men’s Physique TOCLet’s Get Started

18. There are many different divisions in Men’s Bodybuilding. ● 1st Time 1st Time ● Masters 40,50,60 Masters 40,50,60 ● Teenage Teenage ● Novice Novice ● Open Open Men wear posing trunks and will be asked to hit a variety of poses to compare competitors. Men will also have the opportunity to perform a 90 second posing routine. Click here to view our judging criteria for Men’s Bodybuilding http://naturalmuscle.com/judgingbb.html http://naturalmuscle.com/judgingbb.html Men’s Bodybuilding TOCLet’s Get Started

19. Women wear a two piece bathing suit and heels. Competitors will be judged based on an overall- toned, healthy looking body, with good symmetry. Stage presence, poise, confidence, and overall presentation are very important in this category. 1st Time Bikini Mom Over 35 Open Click here to view judging criteria for Women’s Bikini http://naturalmuscle.com/judgingbikini.html http://naturalmuscle.com/posing.html Women’s Bikini TOCLet’s Get Started

20. Figure competitors will also wear a two piece bathing suit and heels. Judging is based on overall muscle shape, symmetry, tone, and stage presence. Stage presence, poise, confidence, and overall presentation are very important in this division. 1st Time Figure Mom Over 35,45 Novice Open Click here to view judging criteria for Women’s Figure http://naturalmuscle.com/judgingfig.html http://naturalmuscle.com/posing.html Women’s Figure TOCLet’s Get Started

21. Women’s Physique will wear a two piece bathing suit for both Pre-Judging and Night Show. At the Night Show, you will perform a 90 second posing routine to your own music. Judging criteria is similar to women’s figure however, muscles should be well developed and usually competitors should be leaner than what is required in figure. Open Click here to view judging criteria for Women’s Physique http://naturalmuscle.com/judgingwomenphysique.html http://naturalmuscle.com/judgingwomenphysique.html Women’s Physique TOCLet’s Get Started

22. Women’s Bodybuilding Women wear a 2 piece suit and will be asked to hit a variety of poses to compare competitors. Women will also have the opportunity to perform a 90 second posing routine. TOCLet’s Get Started

23. Crossover Explained A crossover is when you compete in multiple divisions at the same contest. Women Bikini - Bikini competitors can compete in other Bikini divisions if they meet the requirements. Bikini competitors cannot compete in Figure, Physique & Bodybuilding. Figure - Figure competitors can compete in other Figure divisions and in Physique and Bodybuilding if they meet the requirements. Figure competitors cannot compete in Bikini. Physique - Physique competitors can compete in Figure and Bodybuilding but cannot compete in Bikini. Bodybuilding - Bodybuilding competitors can compete in Figure and Physique but cannot compete in Bikini. Men Physique - Physique competitors can compete in other Physique divisions and in Bodybuilding if they meet the requirements. Bodybuilding - Bodybuilding competitors can compete in other Bodybuilding divisions and in Physique if they meet the requirements. TOCLet’s Get Started

24. For over 20 years, the NMA has cared about their competitors. We give every competitor a chance to shine and show off their hard work on stage. You will be able to do an individual walk during prejudging as well as in the night show. Every competitor will receive a trophy or plaque, depending on overall placing. We want our competitors to leave our shows happy, confident, and ready to improve and return in future shows. If this is the beginning of your journey then the possibilities are endless! If you have competed before, NMA is a professional qualifier and hosts pro shows locally as well as regionally. We are expanding each year to accommodate our growing membership base with a variety of shows and locations! YOU MATTER TOC

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