WNSO Muscle and FAME Model Competition Categories Overview

Elite and Pro Level Categories:

WNSO Muscle Categories

Natural Bodybuilding (Male and Female) – 2 Rounds: Physique Assessment (¼ turns and Mandatory Posing) and Routine

Fitness – 2 Rounds:  Physique Assessment (¼ turns) and Fitness Routine

Figure – 1 Round: Physique Assessment (¼ turns)

Figure Posing and Routine – 2 Rounds: Physique Assessment (¼ turns) and Figure Routine

 

FAME Model Categories

Swimsuit Model – 1 Round: Physique Assessment (Model walk and ¼ turns)

Fitness Model (Male and Female) – 2 Rounds: Physique Assessment (Model walk and ¼ turns) and Themewear

Muscle Model (Male and Female) – 2 Rounds: Physique Assessment (Model walk and ¼ turns) and Themewear

 

Novice and Open Level Categories

WNSO Muscle Categories

Natural Bodybuilding (Male and Female) – 2 Rounds: Physique Assessment (¼ turns and Mandatory Posing) and Routine

Fitness – 2 Rounds:  Physique Assessment (¼ turns) and Fitness Routine

Figure – 1 Round: Physique Assessment (¼ turns)

Figure Posing and Routine – 2 Rounds: Physique Assessment (¼ turns) and Figure Routine

 

FAME Model Categories

Swimsuit Model – 1 Round: Physique Assessment (Model walk and ¼ turns)

Fitness Model (Male and Female) – 2 Rounds: Physique Assessment (Model walk and ¼ turns) and Themewear

Muscle Model (Male and Female) – 2 Rounds: Physique Assessment (Model walk and ¼ turns) and Themewear

Some Novice and Open Level competitions may feature alternate Model Competitions as follows:

FAME Swimsuit Model Challenge 1 Round: Physique Assessment (Model walk and ¼ turns)
Judges select up to 3 Finalists for the Swimsuit Model Category – 1st Place Earns WNSO Elite Status

FAME Model Search (Male and Female) – 2 Rounds: Physique Assessment (Model walk and ¼ turns) and Themewear. Judges select up to 3 Finalists each for Swimsuit Model, Fitness Model, and Muscle Model – 1st Place in each category Earns WNSO Elite Status

 

Non Level Categories

Routine Only – 1 Round – Routine of Choice
Fit Duos – 1 Round – Pairs compete together in Routine of Choice

Weight and Height Classes for Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure and Figure Posing and Routine

Men's Bodybuilding:
( Novice, Open, and Elite Levels )

Up to 10 competitors

1 Class

11 to 16 competitors
Lightweight - Under 170
Heavyweight - 170 and Over

17 - 25 competitors
Lightweight - 150 and under
Middleweight - 150.25 to 180
Heavyweight - Over 180


25+ competitors
Lightweight - Under 156
Middleweight - 156.25 to 172
Light Heavyweight - 172.25 to 189
Heavyweight - 189.25 and Over

 

Pro Bodybuilding ( Men and Women ) - 1Class for all competitors



Women's Bodybuilding
( Novice, Open, and Elite Levels )


Up to 8 Competitors:
1 Class

8 - 14 Competitors:
Lightweight - Under 118
Heavyweight - 118.25 and Over

15+ Competitors:
3 Classes
Lightweight - Under 112
Middleweight - 112.25 to 122
Heavyweight - 122.25 and Over

Fitness, Figure & Figure Posing and Routine

Up to 15 Competitors:
1 Class

15 - 24 Competitors:
Class A - Up to 5' 4"
Class B - Over 5'4"

25+ Competitors
Class A - Up to 5' 2"
Class B - 5'2 1/4 to 5'6"
Class C - 5' 6" and Over

 

Age Divisions

WNSO competitions may offer age divisions for specific competition categories. The age divisions available at any competition will be a promoter option based on the number of eligible competitors. The list of possible age divisions includes:

Bodybuilding: Juniors ( Men and Women Under 21 ); Masters ( Men 40+, Women 35+ ); Grandmasters ( Men 50+ ), Super Grandmasters ( Men 60+)

Figure: Masters ( Women 35+ )

Fitness Model: ( Men 40+, Women 35+ )

If you are eligible for any of the above age divisions and plan to compete, please contact the promoter of your competition and let them know.

 

Physically Challenged

WNSO competitions may offer a physically challenged category to give athletes overcoming physical obstacles the opportunity to showcase their accomplishment in their own category. If you are a physically challenged competitor and intend to compete, please let the promoter of the show know about your situation and please email your story to info@bodyproud.org

 

Competition Categories Photo Galleries

Swimsuit Model

Fitness Model

Muscle Model

Bodybuilding

Figure and Figure Posing & Routine

Fitness