Dion Powell
Coach Powell is one of the most sought after and highly respected bodybuilding and body composition coaches in the the East Bay. He has been educating, training and coaching athletes (youngsters and adults) for over 20 years. Coach Powell has also served as an Elementary, Middle, and High School educator in both the Antioch and Brentwood school districts. Coached football, wrestling, track & field at Antioch and Deer Valley High School.
Santi Lopez
I began my fitness journey at the age of 12 years old. Fitness has always been a passion of mine and I wanted to be the best trainer in the world. Decades later I’m helping others, competing, and doing what I love.
You don’t have to be a pro or competitor just to make an improvement in your personal life. I help my clients make positive changes to their health and lifestyle.
Some come to me and aren’t able to play with their kids without losing their breath. Others with high blood pressure, cholesterol, or struggling with depression. After working with them, I can see the positive change in their faces. The change is both physical and mental.
We learn from each other, we grow with each other. That’s what it’s all about. At the end of the day I get to help people and change their lives.
I love what I do.
I welcome you all to reach out to talk about your goals, struggles, and how I can help. We’ll do it together, one step at a time.
Brent Smith
Name: Brent Smith
Occupation: Chief Building Official – City of Livermore
Name of the gym Where You Train: In Shape Fitness
Name of Trainer/Coach (if you have one): N/A
Number of Weeks Preparing for the Show: N/A (Judge)
Number of total years Training: 30 Years
Interesting Facts about yourself you wish to Share:
1) Husband and Father of 3 Boys (the 2 oldest workout everyday)
2) Competitive Bodybuilder, last competed in 2012 – Winning the Men’s Light Heavyweight and Overall at the NPC San Francisco.
3) I Meditate Everyday – give it a try – it just might change your life.
4) I love playing Golf
5) I believe we are all connected – harm to one is harm to all.
What’s you Motivation or Favorite motivational quote:
“What is the one thing you would do if you knew you could not fail”? – Anonymous
Betheny Jordan
IFBB PRO BIKINI
Stella Roberts
IFBB PRO BIKINI
Jim Wilson
Mr. USA
Futaba Takashima
John Destacamento
(photo at age 45)
Occupation: Owner of Web Wizzy Inc. Web Developer- Fitness Specialists
Name of Gym: Sweat Pros
Number of years training: 32
Interesting facts:
1) Coached 14 competitors in Physique, Figure and Bikini for INBA and NPC competitions
2) Holds 3 California State USAPL Powerlifting records (Masters) in Deadlift and Bench Press
3) National Class Weightlifter (Masters), recently placed 2nd in American Open 3 and 3rd in the Masters World Cup.
4) I love being a Geek
5) Still actively competing at age 52
Oy Carlton
IFBB PRO
For six months, I never knew or even tried to lift weights but then I started to get bored. So one day I came home to do some research and watched YouTube videos and read magazines. I read articles on how to exercise. I began to meet bikini competitors at the gym and thought to myself “one day I wish I can do that! ” This was what inspired my interests in bodybuilding.
At age 39, I began my first prep for competition during August 2015. My first competition was in February 2016 and it took only one show to get me hooked! I fell in love with this sport and I knew exactly what I needed to do. I love to challenge myself!! I admire the way women look with muscles and admire their hard work to achieve things most people wouldn’t think of trying! About a year later, I earned my IFBB PRO CARD!
Brenda Goudie
