9:00 AM – 9:45 AM
WELCOME/ NPC NEWS/ ATHLETE ANNOUNCEMENTS – Open to everyone
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
1ST TIMERS: WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR SHOW – If you are a 1st time competitor or thinking about competing than this workshop is a MUST! Get the answers to all your questions including registration, preparation, day of show checklist and more. No matter what division or category, from True Novice, Novice to Masters and Open, learn everything you need to know to make your first show a smooth an fun experience.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
MIND PREP – The impact of fitness on mental health, positivity, setting boundaries, and overcoming challenges to be your best on stage and in life.
FIT AT ANY AGE – 8X Mr.Olympia Lee Haney, 8X Ms Olympia Lenda Murray
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
STAGE PRESENCE – Tips & tricks on how to present your best on the stage. Good stage presence can take you from good to great. Your hair, make-up, grooming, tanning, posing suits are all a part of your overall appearance. Making sure you have that “Extra Touch” is not just for women! Learn from expert and top pros who have been there and helped others.
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
GETTING STARTED IN THE GYM – Want to workout but not quite sure how to get started? Never lifted weights before but want to learn how? Has it been a while since you’ve lifted weights? Need to train smarter, not harder? This is your chance to find how how to get started.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
LEVERAGING SOCIAL MEDIA FOR BRAND GROWTH – Strategies for various social media platforms top promote fitness events/shows, coaching services, personal training, and individual brands.
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
MASTERS, SEASONED ATHLETES, NPC & IFBB PROS – 1st time competing at a national level show, 1st time competing as a pro, discover how to be successful at the next level and learn tips and secrets of training including how to become qualified for a national level show, how you can become an IFBB Pro competing in the master’s division and what it takes to get to the ultimate stage!
11:45 AM – 12:30 PM
TRANSFORM YOUR BODY/ TRAIN FOR A SHOW – Have you ever wondered what it takes to transform your body for the stage? Or why you’ve been training for years but have never quite gotten the results you wanted? Now you can learn the best kept secrets to getting the body you want!
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
COMPETE NPC NATURAL – Get insights on how it is possible to compete as a natural competitor in the NPC and the IFBB Professional League as well as the criteria for eligibility. Get your questions answered about the drug testing at these shows and learn about the NPC Ben Weider Natural National Championships. In 2025, IFBB Pro Natural shows will be offered giving you a chance to make it to the Olympia stage!
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
LIVE HEALTHY & STRONG – Prevention and awareness for living your best life.
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
MOTIVATION COMES FROM WITHIN – Hear the inspiring stories of IFBB Pros and amateur athletes that have overcome obstacles and made incredible transformations. Learn how bodybuilding positively impacted their lives and ultimately led them to the stage.
1:15 PM – 5:00 PM
I.A.F.S. PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATION – LEE HANEY $100 – click link to reserve your spot.
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
COST TO COMPETE – What does it cost to compete and what resources are available to help you save money?
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM
POWERLIFTING – details coming soon
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
POSING WITH THE PROS + Q & A – MEN’S PHYSIQUE
POSING WITH THE PROS + Q & A – MEN’S BODYBUILDING
POSING WITH THE PROS + Q & A – WELLNESS, FIGURE
POSING WITH THE PROS + Q & A – FITNESS (Meet 2pm in the Lobby)
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
FITNESS & FASHION – Is walking the runway on your bucket list? Want to learn how to take amazing photos? Discover the fitness model in you!
2:15 PM – 3:45 PM
STRONGMAN – You’ve seen the strong men and strong women perform amazing feats. Ever thought what it would be like to test YOUR strength and endurance? Learn about the strongman competitions, challenging lifts and tasks like pulling sleds, lifting stones or logs, and pulling trucks and more. You might just see it’s something you’d like to try!
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
POSING WITH THE PROS + Q & A – BIKINI
POSING WITH THE PROS + Q & A – MEN’S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
POSING WITH THE PROS + Q & A – WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING & WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
CREATING A FITNESS PLAN FOR YOU – Yoga, Core Strength, Functional Training & more
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
MARTIAL ARTS – details coming soon