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2022 IFBB Pro Masters Legion Results
The 2022 IFBB Pro Legion Masters and 2022 IFBB Pro Open Legion Athlete list is here! Check out the awesome line-up we have coming up for October 7th and October 9th during the Legion Sports Fest at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center! The post 2022 IFBB Pro Masters Legion Results appeared first on Center Podium.
What is the National Physique Committee?
What does the NPC mean?
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Charolette Sweeney: Defying Age and Winning Trophies -A Remarkable Fitness Journey After 50
After winning 9 trophies in figure competition after age 50, Charolette had a whole new outlook on her fitness and abilities!
When Charolette Sweeney of Riverside joined the Karla Adams Fitness Model Program, her goal was to lose some weight. What the then 50-year-old retired corrections officer didn’t know at the time was that she would soon find herself on stage, accepting trophies in figure competitions.
“I had been training for 20 years and always worked out. But just before I retired in 2010, Inoticed that what I had been doing wasn’t working anymore. My uniforms were getting a little tight. I couldn’t seem to get the weight off,” Sweeney said. “I decided to get a trainer, and that really helped me learn more about my nutrition and different ways I could train.”
It wasn’t long before Sweeney noticed results in Karla’s program, which is built on a profiling system that is customized and considers personal nutritional needs, fitness goals and physical status. Sweeney said she was surprised with her ability to quickly “lean out,” or lose body fat while building muscle mass.
“After a few months, one of the trainers suggested that I do competitions. I didn’t get a trainer to do competitions,” she said. “It took a little convincing. I didn’t want to be on stage.”
While Sweeney was hesitant, she agreed to train for figure competition, which she said falls between bodybuilding and bikini competitions. Throughout the next four years, she would find herself in about 12 different competitions, placing ahead of her competitors in many of them. In fact, she said, in her first National Physique Committee (NPC) competition for ages 45 years and older held in the Los Angeles Veterans Auditorium, she made the top five.
“I was surprised. It was a huge show and one of the biggest competitions I did. I was really nervous. I didn’t think I placed, and I started to walk off the stage to get my stuff out of the dressing room,” she said. “I didn’t know if I was posing just right. But I knew I trained hard and really stuck with the diet for it. Then a guy said, ‘Go back out.’ I stood there as they called out the winners. I couldn’t believe I got a trophy.”
After ago 50, Sweeney had won nine trophies in figure competitions and a whole new outlook on what she could accomplish.
Sweeney said training for the competitions through Karla’s program transformed her body evenmore. Her training intensified from jogging circles in the gym to jogging around the Riverside Plaza and eventually sprinting in the mountains. Her fitness routine also included a healthy dose of squats, lunges, and other body sculpting movements to prepare for competition.
In addition, Sweeney said she learned about her dietary needs and changes while training for competition. At times, she would need to eat more calories as she built more muscle mass. Other times, as the competition time would near, she would need to cut back on her food intake.
“Every few weeks the diet would change. Everything is measured and you become focused on looking at your meals. The meals on Karla’s program are all planned. You have five or six meals a day,” she noted.
Sweeney said she had never meal prepped much before she joined Karla’s program and started to train for competition, but quickly realized the importance of planning what she would eat. “When I first started working out, I just got rid of sugars. I could eat carbs and maintain weight.
Then, when I got closer to 50, I felt the weight coming on. I didn’t know how to change mydiet,” she said. “In Karla’s program, I learned that carbs were becoming a problem for me.”Sweeney said she learned to meal prep with lean meats, fish and vegetables. She said she relied on her trainer to adjust the diet for her depending on what she needed throughout her competition training.
Now, at the age of 63, Sweeney said she looks back over her time as a figure competitor and is proud of what she could accomplish. She said she has never been more in shape in her life and hopes to serve as an inspiration to others that anyone can achieve their fitness goals, no matter the age.
“If you can move, you can get in better shape,” she said. “I have seen what people can do in all kinds of health situations. I can’t take excuses from people when I have seen what people can do. You just have to want to do it and put in the work.”
What does the NPC mean?
The National Physique Committee, commonly known as the NPC, is a leading organization that sanctions and conducts amateur bodybuilding competitions in the United States. Founded in 1982, the NPC has become one of the most respected and prestigious organizations in the bodybuilding industry. In this article, we’ll explore the history, purpose, and operations of the NPC.
History of the NPC
The NPC was founded by Jim Manion, a former bodybuilder who had won several prestigious titles. Manion recognized the need for a unified organization to regulate amateur bodybuilding competitions, which were becoming increasingly popular in the United States.
The NPC held its first national competition in 1982, and it has since grown to become the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the world. The NPC sanctions over 500 competitions each year, ranging from local events to national championships. It also serves as a feeder organization for the IFBB Pro League, the leading professional bodybuilding organization of which Manion is also the president.
Purpose of the NPC
The primary purpose of the NPC is to promote amateur bodybuilding and fitness competitions throughout the United States. The organization aims to provide a platform for athletes to showcase their physique and fitness while also promoting health and wellness. The NPC also seeks to create a fair and unbiased competition environment, where athletes can compete based on their merit and hard work.
Another significant purpose of the NPC is to identify and develop talented athletes who have the potential to compete at the professional level. The organization serves as a feeder system for the IFBB Pro League, which is the ultimate goal for many amateur bodybuilders. The NPC provides a pathway for athletes to develop their skills, gain exposure, and compete against the best in the world.
Operations of the NPC
The NPC operates through a network of state and regional organizations, which conduct local competitions and qualify athletes for national events. Each region has a designated chairman who oversees the organization’s activities and ensures that competitions are conducted fairly and professionally.
The NPC also has a national board of directors, which sets the organization’s policies and oversees its operations. The board of directors is made up of industry professionals, including former athletes, judges, and promoters, who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the organization.
Conclusion
The National Physique Committee is a vital organization in the bodybuilding industry, providing a platform for amateur athletes to showcase their physique and fitness. The NPC’s commitment to fairness, professionalism, and excellence has made it one of the most respected organizations in the sport. By promoting health and wellness, identifying and developing talent, and providing a pathway to the professional level, the NPC is helping to shape the future of bodybuilding and fitness.
2022 NPC/IFBB Pro Legion Feedback
Follow the detailed instructions below to receive feedback from the 2022 IFBB Pro Masters, NPC, and IFBB Pro Open Legion Sports Fest.
Please email the following to the judges for feedback:
NameCompetitor NumberDivision(s)Class(es)Official Stage Photos (this will arrive in your email in 1-2 weeks after the show)DO NOT DM JUDGES ON SOCIAL MEDIA FOR FEEDBACKATHLETES (not coaches) must request feedback
JUDGES
Etila Santiago- [email protected]
Sandy Williamson- [email protected]
Allen Sizemore- [email protected]
Ivan Ribic- [email protected]
2022 IFBB Pro Legion List
October 3, 2022
The 2022 IFBB Pro Legion Masters and 2022 IFBB Pro Open Legion Athlete list is here!
Check out the awesome line-up we have coming up for October 7th and October 9th during the Legion Sports Fest at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center!
Tickets are on sale online or available at the door! Make sure to grab your tickets here!
Can’t make it to the show?? Grab yourself a Livestream for the whole weekend!
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The Tahoe Show Win. Boats and Pros.
Everyone knows that a Center Podium show delivers mind-blowing experiences. The NPC/IFBB Pro Tahoe Show might be the most mind-blowing of them all.At some shows, you get a generic trophy or maybe a sword. At the Tahoe Show, we think that our athletes deserve a whole lot more. They’ll get the trophy, but it is a jacked deer, hand-made from scrap metal in Venice, CA. He is the 3-dimensional version of the Tahoe Show logo. Our winners also get an exclusive Gold Center Podium Overall Winner Jacket. There’s the custom Lake Tahoe medal, and a bottle of Center Podium Champaign! Of course, our pro athletes also go home with some fat checks!But the most memorable part of winning the Tahoe Show is what happens the next day. The top 6 IFBB Pro Bikini Athletes, first-place IFBB Pro Masters champion, and all the NPC Open Overall winners are invited out on Lake Tahoe for an EXCLUSIVE video and photo shoot.