The National Physique Committee (NPC) and NPC Worldwide have announced the formation of a new division at the amateur bodybuilding level, the Fit Model division.
New Division to Debut in 2025
On Dec. 17, 2024, IFBB Pro League and NPC Vice President Tyler Manion released a video announcing the creation of this division, which will begin in the 2025 season.
Standards and Requirements
Manion described this new category as a women’s “entry-level” division, with many standards similar to those previously held for the Bikini division. He pinpointed Ashley Kaltwasser’s physique at the 2015 Olympia as the standard look for this new category. Kaltwasser won her third Bikini Olympia title that year.
The athletes that compete in this division will have their own standards, but they are not as lofty as those of the current divisions. Competitors will not have to showcase as much muscle and definition.
We’re looking for less muscle and less development than you would see in the Bikini division.
Specific Requirements
Other specific requirements of the new division include:
* No bling on the suits
* Moderate coverage on the bottom of the suits
* The basic front and back poses that Bikini competitors used to do in the early years of the division, such as the front pose with hips tilted
Competition and Qualification
Fit division competitions will be featured worldwide. Athletes competing in the Fit Model can enter multiple classes within that division, such as True Novice to Open, but won’t be permitted to enter other divisions, such as Wellness or Bikini.
Pro-qualifying events will be held throughout the 2025 season, and the pro Fit Model division will launch in 2026. At the time of this article’s publication, there is no word on whether the Fit Model division will be featured at the Olympia or Arnold Classic.
Conclusion
The new Fit Model division aims to provide an entry-level platform for women in bodybuilding, with a focus on a more relaxed, fitness-inspired physique. The division is set to debut in 2025 and will feature competitions worldwide, with pro-qualifying events leading up to the launch of the pro Fit Model division in 2026.
FAQs
* When will the Fit Model division debut? – 2025
* What are the specific requirements for the Fit Model division? – No bling on the suits, moderate coverage on the bottom of the suits, and the basic front and back poses that Bikini competitors used to do in the early years of the division
* Can athletes enter multiple classes within the Fit Model division? – Yes, but not other divisions such as Wellness or Bikini
* Will the Fit Model division be featured at the Olympia or Arnold Classic? – No word yet
