2009 Arnold Blog

Ali Sonoma returned to California following her championship win at the 2009 Arnold NPC Bikini Competition.

Sonoma’s spectacular beauty wowed every Arnold Fitness Fan and many will be happy to have the opportunity to learn more about her.

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New Competition Highlights Pageant Physique

Columbus, Ohio — A new National Physique Committee (NPC) competitive division will be showcased at the 2009 Arnold Amateur Competitions. The 2009 NPC Amateur Bikini Championships will be held Thursday, March 5, 2009 at the Franklin County Veterans Memorial Auditorium. Athletes in this division will be evaluated on the overall balance and shape of their physiques, physical appearance, complexion, skin tone, poise, and overall presentation.

Mike Davies, Co-Promoter of the Arnold Amateur competitions commented, “This division is a welcome competitive opportunity for a wide range of amateur contestants. These are athletes who train to achieve a sleek yet less athletic physique. Their body fat tends to be a bit higher and their training focuses on intense aerobics and limited weight training. There are many athletes who wish to compete on stage without the intense training required for Figure and Fitness competitions.”

IFBB Professional Fitness Competitor Julie Palmer added, “The sanctioning of this new NPC division is an avenue to bring a new league of competitors to the NPC amateur ranks. Ultimately, it will increase the number of Figure and Fitness athletes who arise in time from the NPC Bikini division.”

Each competitor will be asked to walk on-stage alone and perform a Model Walk that will include a walk to the center stage, a front stance, rear stance, and full turn in front of the assembled NPC judges. Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels.

Two divisions will compete as up to and including 5’4 and those over 5’4. Awards will be presented to the top ten in each division. The Overall Champion will receive a limited edition Arnold Fitness Weekend jacket and a one-year subscription to Posedown Magazine.

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