PNBA Pro Qualifier

INBA Fitness Expo Show/ Pro Qualifier

The last show of the 2015 season (as far as my clients are concerned) was the INBA show held at the Sydney Fitness Expo last weekend. I had one client competing in this show (Jonathon). We were coming into this show with some great momentum coming off the overall win at the ANB Nationals the weekend prior.

Jonathon entered three divisions on the day - novice, open class three and the PNBA pro qualifier. There was no overall held for the INBA section, with class winners instead being encouraged to enter the PNBA pro qualifier.

Getting ready for stage - perfecting the colour

Jonathon won both of his divisions in the INBA fairly easily. We actually didn't get to pump up much for the open class so he went on looking a little flat but still prevailed.

Award presentation of Open Class 3

Last of course was the pro qualifier. I believe there were seven competitors in this line up and some of them had turned up exclusively to compete in this division. Just about every competitor (I'd say five or six out of the seven) were absolutely shredded which made the line up very competitive and very interesting to watch. At the end of it all the top three (who received pro cards) were announced. In third place was Adrian Franco who won the overall at the INBA NSW around four weeks prior. We also discovered on the day that Adrian was a childhood friend of Jonathon's. Talk about a small world. Anyhow Ash Drake was announced second in the pro Q line up. First place was then taken out by none other than Jonathon. This was a tremendous way to cap off a big 2015 season for both Jonathon and myself.

Introducing the competitors at the start of the Pro Qualifier

Rear double bicep during the Pro Qualifer mandatory round

Award presentation after the Pro Qualifier

Left to right: Adrian (3rd), Jonathon (1st) and Ash (2nd)

Backstage after the big win

We went out to celebrate that night at hurricanes with Jonathon's family and we ate a LOT of food as you can see!

Jonathon, myself and Kim at Hurricanes

In the days that followed the show we considered whether or not Jonathon would extend his season by traveling to the USA to compete in the PNBA Olympia. After much deliberation we decided that we would end the season there. I think Jonathon would have done very well and had a good chance to win the Olympia this year but it's just not the right time. So by all means we are ending his very successful season on a high note and moving into some much needed recovery focused time.

Post show photo with family and friends

That's it for this week. Thankyou for reading as always. I should be back with some more informative posts in the coming weeks. If there is anything you are dying for me to write about feel free to drop me a line and make a suggestion.

Competitor Announcement

Remember as well guys and girls that if you are a competitor wanting to compete in a show in season A or B of 2016, right now is the ideal time to get in touch with me. Don't leave it too late or we might not have enough time to get you ready. I am also taking on off season (improvement season) competitors who wish to make noticeable changes to their physiques. Of course non competitors are also welcome to apply for coaching too.

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- Evan