Musclemania
Musclemania is a natural body building competition. It is the biggest natural bodybuilding competition of the world. There are two branches of Musclemania competitions. One is Musclemania World championship and other one is Musclemania America. Musclemania world championship is open to all the natural body builders. Musclemania America is limited, it is only for players from Canada, Mexico and U.S.
History
Musclemania began in 1991 as bodybuilding's first and only tour of world class level staged competitions. It became very famous quickly, as Musclemania took its biggest decision of becoming natural body building competition. They lost many competitors in the beginning of their declaration but gradually gained many new ones.
Groups and divisions
Musclemania has divided its competitors in different weight classes, age and gender sections. Musclemania America differs from the world championship when it comes to classification and divisions.
Musclemania America has more divisions. It gives them more variety.
Musclemania America order
Type |
Weight class |
Lbs |
|---|---|---|
Open Men |
Batamweight |
up to 145 lbs |
lightweight |
up to 165 lbs |
|
Middleweight |
up to 185 lbs |
|
Lightheavyweight |
up to 200 lbs |
|
Heavyweight |
over 200 lbs |
|
Novice Men |
Lightweight |
Weight classes are set to provide balance for classes |
Heavyweight |
||
Teenage |
16–19 years of age |
One division |
Juniors |
22 years and younger |
|
Open Women |
One division |
|
Masters |
Over 40 years of age |
One division |
Grand Masters |
Over 50 years of age |
One division |
Super Masters |
Over 60 years of age |
One division |
Musclemania World Championship
Open Men |
Lightweight |
Up to 164 lbs |
Middleweight |
Up to 185 lbs |
|
Heavyweight |
over 185 lbs |
|
Professional |
Lightweight |
|
Example |
Heavyweight |
Qualifications
Any natural bodybuilder is qualified to compete in Musclemania. Beginners, novices or veterans can compete in any regional, national and/or international events. Veteran competitors may compete regardless of past or current bodybuilding federation affiliations. Professionals from other federations must qualify by winning assigned Regional, National or International events. Competitors have to take a urinalysis [...] test. If a competitor fails the [...] test he is banned from the competition for two years. If the competitors refuses to take the [...] test he gets disqualified from the competition.
Judging
Judges judge competitors by looking at the symmetry, muscle mass, condition and posing presentation.
In the finals, contestants are introduced to the audience and participate in a Class Posedown. The Top 5 Finalists in each Division and/or Class will perform their individual posing routines. Routines are limited to 90 seconds.
References
- http://www.fitnessamerica.com/musclemania.htm
- http://ibnlive.in.com/news/mr-world-ready-to-reconquer-the-world/198730-60-121.html