Federations for pro status

Hi all,
 
I know I'd like to work towards gaining my pro card and want to choose the right federation to compete in.
 
I'm based in Australia and only know of IFBB and FAME which allows amateur athletes to attain pro status.
 
Is anyone able to provide any suggestions of any others or feedback on which federations is best for athletes?
 
Thanks in advance.
 
 

If Linda still gets on she'll be able to let you know. Or search for her and ask. Linda Cusmano.

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Hey, I still do watch the female and fitness areas here, sorry I am a bit late.
I got your post and a reply up in the expert section but here is a paste of it:
These 2 federations are at opposite ends of the spectrum.
fame is normally a natural show......for the most part, where as IFBB is not tested.
fame is more pageant oriented with beauty as part of the focus for figure and model, even fitness, whereas ifbb is all about physique, size and cut.
I worked toward my natural pro cards first before now working toward ifbb, I am a natural athlete so I am much smaller than most of my co competitors in that national division but have given it 10 years of competing, or more, before getting serious about this pro card.  Once I attained all the natural ones for figure, fitness and model, obstacle too, now I am going for my ifbb fitness..........I may also go for figure but they really like them big.......I just do not compare.
You want to enter the show which best suits your physique so unless you are on steriods or are naturally freaky in muscle, then fame is a good start.
Are you sure they are no other feds in your country?  NABBA, INBA, WNBF?
Linda

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