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The NBBF is very concerned... In recent months we have been regularly startled by the death of participants in bodybuilding and fitness competitions. Many athletes do not seem to realize the dangers of taking certain drugs and medicines in large quantities, whether or not they take it on the advice of a coach, to get the body in an optimal shape for contests. Usually substances that are used to get the body 'competition ready' in the short term, for example by expelling fluids, quickly losing some extra fat or giving the muscles a…continue reading →

As of 01-01-2021 IFBB introduces a NEW addition to the Bodybuilding Mixed Pairs category. The new category is called: “FIT PAIRS”. A brilliant newcomer category to enjoy fitness in couples. - Male athlete’s attire will be the same as in the Men’s Physique category. - Male athlete’s Quarter turns will be the same as in the Men's Physique category. - The female athlete’s attire will be the same as in the Bikini Fitness category. - Female athlete’s Quarter turns will be the same as in the Bikini Fitness category. - They will have…continue reading →

Singer Ellie Goulding (33) speaks out for muscular women: "Not scary to be strong" Singer Ellie Goulding (33) thinks that there are only few muscular women to be seen in the media, while there is nothing wrong with a particularly trained body. Sport is extremely important to the British - especially mentally. "It's not intimidating or terrifying to be strong." This article is written in the dutch language. Follow this link and read the entire article, written by Leon van Wijk on 19-08-20, in newspaper Algemeen Dagblad AD, click here. . If you…continue reading →

We have made an extensive (photo-) report of the SAP Cup, held in Veldhoven during the weekend of 7 and 8 December 2019. A downloadable list (with printing option) with all results in pfd format is also available. This report will remain in the archive so that you can always consult it. Click here. .continue reading →

There are currently various Bodybuilding and Fitness organizations in the Netherlands that all organize a "Dutch Championship" separately. However, every self-respecting sport has only one annual Dutch Championship. Then as a winner you can not only be proud of your first place and be recognized by everyone as THE number one, but it also gives you the right to present yourself internationally, such as at the European or World Championships. At least if your local sports association is affiliated with a world association. . And that is precisely the problem. In the Netherlands…continue reading →

Juliette Bergman inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame. (Copied from:  https://www.evolutionofbodybuilding.net/juliette-bergman-inducted-into-the-ifbb-hall-of-fame/  January 14, 2020) . Female bodybuilding legend, Ms. Juliette Bergmann was inducted into the IFBB Bodybuilding Hall of Fame during the 2019 IFBB Congress held in Fujairah, UAE last November. IFBB President Dr. Rafael Santonja presented Juliette with the award. Juliette is a legend of the sport and she has won practically every major award in female bodybuilding. Juliette established herself as the best female amateur bodybuilder in the world in 1985 when she won the Lightweight class at the IFBB…continue reading →

The order of the mandatory poses has been changed for this class. Also the order of the classes will be such that the Classic Physique comes first and then the Bodybuilding classes because if you can't pose a vacuum then you will be placed from the top but you will have the opportunity to participate in the Bodybuilding. So in this case bring a posing slip along with the obligatory pants for the Classic Physique. 6. In Round 1 individual comparisons, formulated by the Chief Judge, competitors are directed to perform four quarter…continue reading →

Why choose for NBBF / IFBB Netherlands? . The NBBF is the largest and longest existing bodybuilding association in the Netherlands. The NBBF organizes approx. 12 competitions per year with a well-arranged structure in which you can gradually climb to the highest level. The NBBF currently has several thousand members and the website has attracted 75,000 page views by over 20,000 visitors in the last two months alone! The NBBF has represented the I.F.B.B for over 40 years. This is the only federation in the world that is officially recognized and is even…continue reading →