The Fitness division is softer than women’s bodybuilding, with a slightly higher body fat percentage and less muscle mass. The ideal for the fitness division is a small amount of muscle mass with separation between muscle groups but no striations, along with low body fat. These ladies are athletic in appearance, and show their athleticism, flexibility and strength onstage via routines which are set to music. The routines are performed in costumes which enhance their muscularity, while the comparison round requires the ladies to wear two-piece bikinis and high heeled shoes.

Listed below are the NPC guidelines for the Fitness division:

Fitness Competitor Rules and Regulations
Round One (1)
• Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped.
• No thongs are permitted.
• Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit.
• All swimsuits must be in good taste.
• Competitors must wear high heels.
• Competitors may wear jewelry.
Round Two (2)
• Is a maximum two (2) minute Routine.
The Contestants should have shape to their muscles but not size, definition or vascularity as in Bodybuilding physique. If these are present the Contestant will be scored down.
National Level Contests do not permit competitors to cross over into Bodybuilding, Figure or Bikini in the same event. All other competitions are permitted to have cross overs at the discretion of the promoter with appropriate approval.
Height Classes
For National Level Contests that are Professional Qualifiers:
• Up to and including 5’2
• Over 5’2’ up to and including 5’4 1/2
• Over 5’4 1/2
A promoter can choose to have fewer Height Classes for non-national level contests as follows:
• 1 Class may be used at regional competitions
For all contests with Two (2) Height Classes:
• Up to and including 5’3”
• Over5’3”
Check In – Fitness Division Competitors will be Checked-in and Measured the same as Figure and Bikini competitors.
Competition Judging
Presentation
• The contestants will be brought out on stage in one or more lines for quarter turns.
Two Piece Swimsuit – Round 1
• Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels.
• Competitors will walk to the center of the stage alone and perform model turns, starting by facing the judges before moving into their model turns then proceed to the side of the stage.
• Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other.
Scoring – Round 1
Judges will score the degree of athleticism using the following criteria:
• Firmness
• Symmetry
• Proportion
• Overall Physical Appearance including:
o Complexion
o Poise
o Overall Presentation
Fitness — Round 2
• Each athlete will perform a maximum two minute routine.
Scoring – Round 2
Judges will use four (4) aspects to score this round using the following criteria:
• Strength — The amount and types of strength moves.
o The degree of difficulty of these moves.
o The ease and correctness of the moves.
• Flexibility — The number and types of flexibility moves.
o The degree of difficulty of these moves.
o The ease and correctness of the moves.
• Cardiovascular — The tempo of the routine.
• Overall Package — full general assessment including but not limited to Creativity, Stage Presence, Outfits, Hair and Make-up.
NOTE: At National Level Competitions the Routine must incorporate Five (5) Mandatory moves as follows:
• Three (3) Strength moves:
o One Arm Push-up
o Straddle Hold
o Leg Extension Hold
• Two (2) Flexibility moves:
o High Kick
o Side Split