Our members come to the gym for a bunch of different reasons. Some want to lose weight, others want to gain muscle. Many enjoy the vibrant community at Gold’s and want to lead a healthy life. There are those who love a little competition too.
If you’re a competitive person, why not add a bodybuilding show to your fitness goals? Previous Gold’s Challenge winner Maribel Contreras is considering it! Check out one of LA’s variety of bodybuilding competitions and shows:
Gain Muscle for Bodybuilding Competitions in LA
There are several types of bodybuilding competitions in LA. Some focus on showing off the natural looks of a sculpted physique. Others integrate fitness transformation or focus on certain muscle groups.
Traditionally, bodybuilding competitions involve stripping down to tight swimwear and posing in designated positions so judges can examine:
- Muscle size
- Strength
- Symmetry
- Fine Tone
- Specific sets of muscles
Besides the judges, other bodybuilders and spectators will look on and admire your hard work and sexy physique. Get ready and gain muscle with the help of a personal trainer and specific workouts:
Are you ready to maximize your gym time and see results in no time? 
The Best Bodybuilding Competitions in the Area
The Fit Expo Anaheim by Bodybuilding.com
Dates: August 26-27, 2017
Location: Anaheim Convention Center
Learn More: https://www.thefitexpo.com/
All about healthy, fit living, this expo showcases bodybuilders modeling and using their muscles. Events include arm wrestling, bars, strongman, and a UNAA Ninja Obstacle course. Attendees can train in Zumba and other group classes.
UNPC West Coast Classic
Dates: June 17, 2017, or TBD for June 2018
Location: Fox Performing Arts Center
Learn More: https://www.npcwestcoast.com/
A huge event, the UNPC West Coast Classic feature traditional lifting and posing competitions for men and women. An expo is hosted complete with health and fitness companies, seminars, and activities. Food, fun, and even an after party make this competition lively.
Mr & Ms. Los Angeles
Dates: July 22, 2017
Location: Arlington High School
Learn More: https://naturalbodybuilding.com
Sanction by the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA,) this event is an annual favorite for bodybuilder enthusiasts. It is uniquely open to all levels of athletes and hosts traditional competitions like physique, figure, and bikini shows.
Jon Lindsay’s Muscle Contest LA Championships
Dates: July 22, 2017
Location: Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
Learn More: http://lindsayproductions.com
Intense and advanced level, this event is part of qualifying for national and pro competitions. Class competitions have tight regulations on weight, height, and age. Onsite spray tanning is offered and supplements are allowed. This is a great event for launching a bodybuilding career.
INBF Los Angeles Natural Muscle Mayhem
Dates: August 19, 2017
Location: Los Osos High School Performing Arts Center
Learn More: https://claremontpersonaltraining.com
Intended to give amateurs a starting point, this bodybuilding show is for those who use natural methods, not steroids and other banned substances. There are a variety of weight classes and types of posing competitions for athletes to prepare for. Photography and tanning are available onsite for this starter-level event.
Get Ready to Compete
Take your beast body to the next level by entering the evidence of your hard work in a bodybuilding competition. To get ready, sign up for one of the LA competitions and then hit the gym. At gold’s we have fitness classes geared at building muscle, personal training, and all the equipment and community needed to prepare to beat your bodybuilder competitors.
Kick off your bodybuilding training prep with our FREE 8 Week Shred program.
