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LIFESTYLE ATHLETE — DIVISION & RULES

This page outlines the purpose, eligibility, judging criteria, athlete attire, presentation poses, and competition rules for the WWA Lifestyle Athlete Division.

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WHAT IS LIFESTYLE ATHLETE?

 

Lifestyle Athlete is a WWA Physique Sports division created for the everyday person who works out, sets goals, lives an active lifestyle, and wants the opportunity to bring their best to the stage.

 

You do not have to be the biggest.

You do not have to be the most muscular.

You do not have to be the most shredded.

 

We simply want you to Bring YOUR Best to the Stage.

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Lifestyle Athlete celebrates people who make fitness part of their lives while balancing careers, families, responsibilities, and everyday life.

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It gives athletes an exciting goal to work toward and a stage where they can proudly showcase what they have accomplished.

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This is Physique Sports for the everyday athlete.

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WHO SHOULD COMPETE IN LIFESTYLE ATHLETE?

 

Lifestyle Athlete is ideal for people who:

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  • Work out and live an active lifestyle

  • Want a meaningful fitness goal to work toward

  • Want to get into their personal best shape

  • Have always wanted to experience stepping on a physique sports stage

  • May not consider themselves traditional physique or bodybuilding competitors

  • Want to challenge themselves without pursuing extreme muscularity or conditioning

  • Are first-time competitors

  • Are returning to competition after years away

  • Want to celebrate what fitness has helped them accomplish

 

You may have never competed before.

 

You may have competed many years ago and want the challenge of stepping onstage again.

 

You may have a Transformation story.

 

Or you may simply want a reason to train harder, improve your fitness, and accomplish something you have never done before.

 

There is a place for you at WWA.

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LIFESTYLE ATHLETE DIVISIONS

 

WWA Physique Sports offers two Lifestyle Athlete divisions:

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  • Women's Lifestyle Athlete

  • Men's Lifestyle Athlete

 

There are currently no additional age or experience classes within Lifestyle Athlete.

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Lifestyle Athlete competitors of all adult ages compete together within their respective Men's or Women's division.

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WWA may introduce additional Lifestyle Athlete classes in the future as participation grows.​​

ATHLETE ATTIRE — WOMEN'S LIFESTYLE ATHLETE

 

Women's Lifestyle Athlete competitors will present a clean, athletic Workout Warrior Athletics look.

 

Required Attire

 

Overall Look

The goal is a presentation that is:

  • Athletic

  • Fit

  • Approachable

  • Confident

  • Professional

  • Family-friendly

  • Representative of the everyday fitness lifestyle

 

No heels are worn in Women's Lifestyle Athlete.

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ATHLETE ATTIRE — MEN'S LIFESTYLE ATHLETE

 

Men's Lifestyle Athlete competitors will present a clean, athletic Workout Warrior Athletics look.

 

Required Attire

 

Overall Look

The goal is a presentation that is:

  • Athletic

  • Fit

  • Approachable

  • Confident

  • Professional

  • Family-friendly

  • Representative of the everyday fitness lifestyle

 

Unlike the Men's Physique Division, Lifestyle Athlete competitors wear a tank top and athletic shoes onstage.

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WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

 

Lifestyle Athlete is not a bodybuilding division and is not intended to reward the athlete who is simply the biggest, most muscular, or most extremely conditioned.

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Judges are looking for an athlete who represents a fit, healthy, athletic lifestyle and who has worked to bring their personal best to the stage.

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Extreme muscularity and extreme conditioning are not required.

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The ideal Lifestyle Athlete should look like someone who has made fitness an important part of their everyday life.

CROSS-ENTRY RULES

 

Lifestyle Athlete competitors may compete in other eligible WWA divisions and classes at the same event.

 

Examples:

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  • Men's Lifestyle Athlete + Novice Physique

  • Men's Lifestyle Athlete + Masters 40/50/60 Physique

  • Women's Lifestyle Athlete + Fitness Model

  • Women's Lifestyle Athlete + Masters 40/50/60 Fitness Model

  • Lifestyle Athlete + Transformation

 

Athletes must meet the eligibility requirements of every additional division or class they enter.

 

Competing in another WWA division does not automatically prevent an athlete from competing in Lifestyle Athlete.

 

WWA Physique Sports reserves the right to determine Lifestyle Athlete eligibility when an athlete's current competitive level, physique development, or competition history may be more appropriate for another division.

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CAN I COMPETE IN LIFESTYLE ATHLETE AGAIN?

 

YES.

 

Lifestyle Athlete is not intended to be a one-time beginner division.

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Athletes may return and compete in Lifestyle Athlete again as they continue setting new goals, improving, and challenging themselves.

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Your best today may not be your best next year.

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Continue training.

Continue setting goals.

Continue improving.

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And come back and Bring YOUR Best to the Stage again.

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LIFESTYLE ATHLETE & TRANSFORMATION

 

Athletes with a Transformation story may compete in both Lifestyle Athlete and Transformation, provided they meet the eligibility requirements for each division.

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The two divisions recognize different accomplishments.

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TRANSFORMATION asks:
How far have you come?

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Transformation focuses on the athlete's before-and-after change, personal improvement, commitment, story, and inspiration.

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LIFESTYLE ATHLETE asks:
What are you bringing to the stage today?

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Lifestyle Athlete celebrates the athlete's current fitness, personal achievement, lifestyle, and presentation.

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An athlete's Transformation story does not automatically determine their placement in Lifestyle Athlete.

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RULES & POLICIES

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  • Athletes are compared only within their Lifestyle Athlete division

  • Men's and Women's Lifestyle Athlete are judged separately

  • Lifestyle Athlete is currently offered without age or experience classes

  • Athletes may return and compete in Lifestyle Athlete at future WWA events

  • Athletes may cross-enter other eligible WWA divisions and classes

  • Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in penalties or disqualification

  • Failure to meet attire or presentation standards may result in scoring penalties

 

WWA Physique Sports reserves the right to:

  • Verify athlete eligibility

  • Determine appropriate division placement

  • Protect the purpose and integrity of the Lifestyle Athlete Division

  • Enforce all competition rules

 

All judging and placement decisions are final.

​​JUDGING CRITERIA

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Lifestyle Athlete competitors are evaluated in four areas:

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1️⃣ OVERALL ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE

 

Judges assess:

  • Overall fit and athletic appearance

  • Balance and proportion

  • Appropriate muscular development

  • Healthy, athletic conditioning

  • Overall presentation of the physique

 

Extreme muscularity or extreme conditioning is not required.

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2️⃣ PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT 

 

Judges consider:

  • The athlete's personal fitness goal

  • What the athlete worked toward in preparing for the competition

  • Commitment and consistency

  • Personal improvement and accomplishment

  • The significance of stepping onto the WWA stage

 

Lifestyle Athlete is about bringing YOUR best, not trying to become someone else's version of the ideal athlete.

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3️⃣ PRESENTATION & STAGE PRESENCE 

 

Judges look for:

  • Confidence

  • Posture

  • Composure

  • Personality

  • Smooth transitions

  • Ability to present their physique effectively

  • Connection with the audience and judges

 

Athletes should look comfortable, proud, and confident representing what they have accomplished.

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4️⃣ LIFESTYLE & INSPIRATION 

 

Judges consider:

  • The athlete's commitment to fitness

  • Their personal story

  • How fitness fits into their everyday life

  • Their ability to inspire others

  • How well they represent the values of a WWA Lifestyle Athlete

 

Real People. Real Results. Real Stories.

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LIFESTYLE ATHLETE STATEMENT

 

Lifestyle Athlete competitors will submit a short personal statement before the competition.

 

Tell us:

  • Why you decided to compete

  • What goal you set for yourself

  • What you accomplished during your preparation

  • What fitness means in your life

  • What "Bring YOUR Best to the Stage" means to you

 

The athlete's statement helps the judges and audience understand the person and journey behind the physique.

 

A dramatic physical transformation is not required to compete in Lifestyle Athlete.

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INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION ROUND

 

Every Lifestyle Athlete receives an Individual Presentation Round onstage after the intermission, right before recieving awards.

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How It Works:

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• The host will introduce the athlete to the audience
• The host will read the athlete’s submitted “Special Thanks”
• The athlete will then walk to center stage
• The athlete will perform 4 of their favourite poses, appropriate to their division
• The athlete may acknowledge the crowd, family, or supporters

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This is your opportunity to:

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  • Showcase your personality

  • Display your strongest poses

  • Connect with the audience

  • Represent your hard work

 

After all athletes complete their individual presentations, the class will move into the Awards.

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4 LIFESTYLE ATHLETE PRESENTATION POSES

 

Lifestyle Athlete competitors perform four simple Presentation Poses:

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  1. Front Pose

  2. Side Pose — Athlete's Choice of Side

  3. Back Pose

  4. Pose of Choice

 

Lifestyle Athlete posing is intentionally simple and approachable.

 

Athletes are encouraged to present themselves naturally and confidently rather than attempting highly technical bodybuilding-style posing.​​​​​​​​

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PRESENTATION POSES & DESCRIPTIONS 

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1️⃣ FRONT POSE

 

Purpose

Showcase the athlete's overall fit, athletic appearance and confident presentation.

 

How to Perform

  • Face the judges

  • Stand confidently

  • Maintain good posture

  • Arms may be positioned naturally

  • Feet may be positioned in a comfortable athletic stance

  • Present the physique without exaggerated bodybuilding-style posing

 

Judges Look For

  • Overall athletic appearance

  • Balance

  • Posture

  • Confidence

  • Presentation

 

2️⃣ SIDE POSE — ATHLETE'S CHOICE

 

Purpose

Showcase the athlete's physique and posture from the side.

 

How to Perform

  • Choose either the left or right side

  • Turn to the selected side

  • Maintain tall, confident posture

  • Position the arms naturally

  • Present the side of the physique in the way that best represents you

 

Judges Look For

  • Overall balance

  • Athletic shape

  • Posture

  • Confidence

  • Natural presentation

 

3️⃣ BACK POSE

 

Purpose

Showcase the athlete's overall physique, balance and athletic development from the back.

 

How to Perform

  • Face the back of the stage

  • Stand in a comfortable athletic stance

  • Maintain good posture

  • Position arms naturally

  • Avoid exaggerated bodybuilding-style posing

 

Judges Look For

  • Overall athletic development

  • Balance

  • Posture

  • Conditioning appropriate to Lifestyle Athlete

  • Confident presentation

 

4️⃣ POSE OF CHOICE

 

Purpose

Give every Lifestyle Athlete an opportunity to show some personality and present themselves in the way they feel best represents them.

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The athlete may select an appropriate:

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  • Athletic pose

  • Fitness pose

  • Flexing pose

  • Confident presentation pose

 

The Pose of Choice should remain appropriate for a professional, family-friendly WWA Physique Sports event.

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Judges Look For

  • Confidence

  • Personality

  • Creativity

  • Presentation

  • How effectively the pose showcases the athlete's personal best

 

This is YOUR moment.

RULES & POLICIES

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  • Athletes are compared only within their division and class

  • Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in penalties or disqualification

  • Failure to meet attire or presentation standards may result in scoring penalties

  • WWA Physique Sports reserves the right to:

    • Verify eligibility

    • Assign appropriate division or class placement

    • Enforce all competition rules

 

All judging and placement decisions are final.

DRUG-FREE SPORT POLICY

 

WWA Physique Sports is committed to preserving the integrity of Drug-Free Physique Sports, built on discipline, dedication, and long-term health.

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  • WWA Physique Sports may conduct polygraph testing, voice stress analysis, and/or urine analysis at any sanctioned event

  • Testing standards align with the 2026 Prohibited List under the World Anti-Doping Code (WADC), maintained by WADA

  • Athletes must be free of all prohibited substances for a minimum of five (5) years to be eligible to compete

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Failure to meet drug-free standards may result in disqualification and loss of eligibility.

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