A year ago Britain’s Ade Bishop was an amateur. Now she’s set for the first IFBB Pro Women’s World Championships in China. PHOTO: Christopher Bailey

First IFBB Elite Pro World Champions crowned in bodybuilding in Spain, where Britain’s James Price also excels in his category. PHOTO: Open champion Michal Krizanek (right) and up to 90 kg winner Mika Sihvonen.

Britain’s Olga Upelniece struck silver and bronze at the IFBB Diamond Cup in Rome, which attracted 300 athletes from 30 countries. PIC: Olga poses with her medals and trophies.

Has any British athlete had a more rewarding year than Lisa-Marie Graham, who takes part in her fourth major international event of the season at this weekend’s Diamond Cup in Rome? PIC CREDIT: Kevin Horton.

British IFBB Elite Pro Abies Nosa finished seventh at the inaugural IFBB Pro World Championships in Poland yesterday.

Fitness athlete Maggie Turner was one of five UK competitors who excelled the IFBB World Fitness Championships in Poland. PHOTO: Maggie in action at the recent British Championships. Picture by Kevin Horton

The IFBB World Fitness Championships take place in Poland this weekend and five UK athletes will be taking part. PHOTO: Abdulrahman Aloumi, who is part of the UK team. Picture by Kevin Horton

Find out who were the winners on day two of the British Championships. PHOTO: Overall bodybuilding champion Francis Ketibuah. Pic by Kevin Horton

Find out who won IFBB Elite Pro cards on day one of the British Championships. PHOTO: Kristie Sanderson, one of the stars of the day. Pic by Kevin Horton.

Nottingham will host the UKBFF British Championships this weekend, with the opportunity to achieve IFBB professional status awaiting the winners.