How much does competition prep coaching cost?

Full competition coaching is $250/month or $2,000/year with a minimum 3-month commitment. Posing-only sessions are available for $75 per 45-50 minute session.

What divisions do you coach for?

The Hive coaches athletes for all NPC and IFBB divisions including bodybuilding, men's physique, classic physique, bikini, figure, wellness, and women's physique.

How long is a typical competition prep?

Most competition preps run 12-16 weeks depending on your starting point and goals. We'll assess your physique and create a custom timeline during your initial consultation.

Do you provide show day support?

Yes. Show day backstage support — including pumping protocols and real-time adjustments to ensure your best stage presentation — is available as an add-on alongside full competition coaching.

Do I need to train at Total Body Fitness for competition coaching?

While not required, training at our facility gives you access to our professional posing room with proper lighting and mirrors, plus the support of The Hive team environment.

The Hive

Competition Team

STEP ON STAGE
WITH CONFIDENCE

Join The Hive—from first-time competitors to seasoned athletes, expert NPC and IFBB coaching for every aspect of competition prep from our IFBB Pro coaching team.

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The Prep Framework

What Competition Prep Actually Involves

The Hive's coaching system follows the same evidence-based framework that NPC and IFBB Pro coaches use across the country — adapted to each athlete's stage history, division, and starting condition.

12-16

Weeks

Industry-standard contest prep window for natural physique athletes. Longer for first-time competitors or athletes farther from stage-ready conditioning.

NPC/IFBB Divisions

We coach across the full NPC and IFBB Pro division set — bodybuilding, classic physique, men's physique, bikini, figure, wellness, women's physique, fitness, and the Pro equivalents.

Months Min.

Minimum coaching commitment so we can build progressive overload, dial in peak-week protocols, and refine your posing for stage presentation.

THE HIVE TEAM COACHES

DESHAE BETTS

IFBB Pro | Head Competition Coach

As an IFBB Pro competitor and head of The Hive competition team, Deshae brings firsthand stage experience to every athlete's prep. Her proven coaching system has produced multiple competitor wins across several NPC and IFBB categories. With her expertise, relentless attention to detail, and genuine dedication to each athlete's success, Deshae ensures that everyone who steps on stage feels confident, prepared, and in absolute peak condition.

CHRIS WHITE

Competition Coach

2004. Gold's Gym. That's where everything changed. I didn't just discover fitness — I found my purpose. For over 20 years, I've dedicated my life to one mission: helping people shatter their limits and become the strongest, most confident versions of themselves.

This has never been about just sets and reps. It's about transformation — building unshakable confidence, iron discipline, and genuine belief in what you're capable of achieving. Whether you're taking your first steps into fitness or competing on national stages, you get 100% of me, every single session.

I've worked with clients across every level — from beginners reclaiming their health to athletes pursuing competitive excellence and contest prep from first local shows to professional cards. Every journey is unique, but the formula never changes: commitment, trust, and a relentless work ethic.

THE HIVE JOURNEY

A proven system that takes you from prep start to championship condition

ASSESSMENT

Complete evaluation of current physique, establish baseline metrics, and create your custom prep timeline

BUILD PHASE

Strategic training, nutrition, and supplementation guidance to build muscle, refine weak points, and establish conditioning foundation

PEAK WEEK

Precision and custom protocols to achieve maximum stage presence and conditioning

SHOW DAY

Complete show day support, backstage coaching, and real-time adjustments to ensure your best presentation

COMPLETE PREP PACKAGE

Everything you need to dominate on stage

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING

Periodized training designed for your division, timeline, and weak points. Every workout optimized for stage-ready physique development.

PRECISION NUTRITION

Detailed meal plans with exact macro calculations, supplementation protocols, and weekly adjustments based on your progress.

POSING MASTERY

PREMIUM

Master NPC and IFBB mandatory poses and transitions in our professional posing room with mirrors and stage lighting.

⭐ Private posing studio included

SHOW DAY SUPPORT

Add-On

Show day scheduling, backstage pumping protocols, and real-time coaching to keep you confident and stage-ready — available as an add-on to full coaching.