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Here is a VERY Important update from his site regarding IFBB Fitness Pro division changes. Also expect to see the ONE PIECE round eliminated from Pro Fitness next year as well!
Thanks Isaac for keeping us all informed!
No Change to IFBB Pro Fitness Two-Minute Routines
There’s been quite the buzz around the changes announced regarding the IFBB Pro Fitness. Now before getting your thongs in a bunch… relax. The two-minute routine rules have NOT changed and those competing in the Ft. Lauderdale Pro show on October 10th won’t need to do anything different than originally planned. Except breathe a sigh of relief that you don’t need to practice two routines. I confirmed with the IFBB Pro League office and direct word is:
The mandatory movements (from the 45-second routine) will not be incorporated in the 2-minute routine, which will remain unchanged.
I’m sure this matter will be discussed more at the upcoming annual meeting. If you’re a pro fitness competitor with questions or concerns contact your rep (Jen Hendershott) and make her aware of them. She is your voice and direct pipeline to the IFBB Pro League Board members. Complaining on forums won’t accomplish anything. Discussions are great and welcome however it’s usually the people effected the least who are the loudest. The fitness pros I’ve spoke with today have all been happy and wish it would have happened sooner.
Bye Bye 45-second Routine & One-Piece Swimsuit Rounds
YAYEEEE! While I’m not a professional fitness competitor (yes, I am captain obvious at times) I do cover many of the shows. The IFBB Professional League has issued an advisory notice that has MAJOR changes for pro fitness competitors. Beginning next month there will be NO ONE-PIECE and NO 45-Second routine!
I’m stoked with this decision because the one-piece is a waste of time, in my opinion. Physiques are shown at their best in the two-piece round although some competitors may not feel that way. They will also save money by eliminating the costly suit. Shows will move much quicker with only one round and if/when the new bikini division is adapted to the Pro League, this will help with the duration of the show. Most fitness competitors I’ve talked to have no problem with the 45-second routine going away. The elimination saves them on purchasing the mandatory black “catsuit” and choreographing another routine.
The following notice was issued by the IFBB Professional League:
FROM: IFBB Professional League
To: All Athletes, Judges, Officials and Promoters
Date: September 9, 2009Subject: FITNESS ELIMINATION of 45-SECOND ROUTINE AND ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT ROUNDS
This will confirm that a proposal has been submitted to the IFBB Professional League to eliminate the 45-second routine and one-piece swimsuit rounds in Pro Fitness.
Although a formal vote will be taken at the IFBB Professional League annual meeting on September 24, 2009, this proposal already has overwhelming majority approval of the IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE and will therefore be adopted.
Fitness competition will then consist of two rounds – the Two-Piece Bikini and the Two-Minute Fitness Routine – each valued at 50% of the total score.
To provide sufficient lead time to accommodate this rule change, the IFBB Professional League herewith provides notice that the change will take place beginning with the Fort Lauderdale Pro Fitness competition on October 10, 2009.
Jim Manion
Chairman
IFBB Professional League
The only people I see being upset from this notice are the suit makers but life goes on. I applaud the Pro League office for the changes and look forward to them taking place in Florida. BRAVO!
**Note this is ONLY for PRO FITNESS competitors. There isn’t a 45-second routine in the amateur divisions and currently the Pro Figure division still has two rounds.
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