NATURAL BODYBUILDING COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS. OPEN NOVEMBER 13, 2017 DECEMBER 15, 2017

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1 NATURAL BODYBUILDING COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS OPEN NOVEMBER 13, 2017 DECEMBER 15, 2017

2 KEY TAKEAWAYS

3 WHO PARTICIPATED In what division do you compete or plan to compete? 40% How many years have you been involved in physique competition? 40% 30% Other division write ins: Classic bikini Fitness model Men s Athletic Fitbody 30% 20% 20% 10% 10% 0% < >10 0% Years How are you involved in Natural Bodybuilding? Sponsor or Vendor Organization Head or Board Member Judge Promoter Coach Competitor Amateur (debut/novice/open) Amateur (masters) Pro Pro Masters N/A At what level do you currently compete? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%

4 # of Responses ORGANIZATIONS 120 What organizations have you competed in? Please select all that apply (includes write-ins)

5 ORGANIZATIONS - COMPARISON Have competed in Will compete in 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%

6 CHOOSING A SHOW AND AN ORGANIZATION What is the most important factor you consider when choosing a show to compete in? (rank in order of importance) Show location Sanctioning organization Reputation of the promoter Size of show/number of competitors Ability to earn pro status (Pro qualifier) Cost of entry My coach recommends the show Prize money and/or swag My friends are competing in the show Weighted Average Score (high score = most important) How do you choose an organization to compete in? (Rank in order of importance) Banned substance list followed/drug test used Shows available in my region Reputation of the President/Board members Costs (membership, entry fees, etc) Show format (pre-judging followed by finals vs straight through vs multi-day, etc) Awards/prizes/swag My coach recommends the organization How routines are handled (scored/not scored/not required) Annual end of year show (Worlds, Mr. Olympia, etc) Weighted Average Score (high score = most important)

7 CHOOSING A SHOW AND AN ORGANIZATION SUMMARY OF OTHER FACTORS (WRITE-IN RESPONSES) Are there any other factors you consider when choosing a show to compete in? (155 responses) Show date/timing close to other shows Type, quality, and quantity of drug testing 21% 19% Reputation of the Show 9% Reputation of Judges 8% Whether it is a natural show 5% Professionalism of the team promoting the show 5% Are there any other factors you consider when choosing an organization to compete in? (111 responses) Drug testing policies & enforcement Judging policies, practices, and reputation for fair judging Organization is ethical/fair/has integrity 14% 14% 9% Reputation of the organization 7% Reputation of the promoters 7% Organization is natural 5%

8 ROUTINES Should routines and/or t-walks be judged and incorporated into the competitors overall scores? No, and they should be optional, 17% No opinion, 10% No, 15% Yes, 58%

9 WADA & HRT Should the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned substance list be the standard for natural bodybuilding? Should competitors using hormone replacement theraphy (HRT) under the care of a doctor be allowed to compete in natural bodybuilding if they can produce medical documentation showing that their hormone levels are within normal limits? 22% 6% 4% 30% 14% 24% 0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100% Yes No No opinion A. Yes, with no deviation B. Yes, but with some exceptions for medically necessary substances C. Yes, but with some exceptions for substances that are not proven to be performance enhancing for bodybuilding E. Both B and C D. No, bodybuilding organizations should formulate their own banned substance lists F. No opinion

10 Should natural bodybuilding organizations share drug test failure results with other natural bodybuilding organizations? No opinion, 7% No, 7% Should the names of competitors who have failed drug tests be shared publicly? No opinion, 12% Should a competitor who failed a drug test and is banned from competing in one natural bodybuilding organization also be banned from competing in other natural bodybuilding organizations? No, 12% No opinion, 9% Yes, 86% Yes, 48% Yes, 80% No, 40%

11 PRO CARDS Should pro cards be honored across all natural bodybuilding organizations? A. Yes without restriction B. It depends how many people were in the class when the card was won should be taken into account C. It depends how long the organization has been around should be taken into account D. Both B and C No 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 60% 40% 20% 0% What is the minimum number of competitors that should be in a class in order to award a pro card? No minimum What should be done if the minimum number of competitors required for a pro card award are not present? Other (please specify) Pro card may be awarded at the discretion of the organization head Pro card may be awarded at the discretion of the promoter Pro card may be awarded at the discretion of the judges No pro card awarded 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%

12 PRO CARDS WRITE IN COMMENT SUMMARY

13 IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE BIGGEST BARRIER TO COMPETING IN NATURAL BODYBUILDING? (247 RESPONSES)

14 IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE BIGGEST BARRIER TO COMPETING IN NATURAL BODYBUILDING? (247 RESPONSES)

15 WHAT DO YOU FEEL NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED IN NATURAL BODYBUILDING? (257 RESPONSES)

16 WHAT DO YOU FEEL NEEDS TO BE IMPROVED IN NATURAL BODYBUILDING? (257 RESPONSES)

17 IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT NATURAL BODYBUILDING ORGANIZATION LEADERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT? (133 RESPONSES)

18 IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE THAT NATURAL BODYBUILDING ORGANIZATION LEADERS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT? (133 RESPONSES)