Maleah started competing in 2006 in the figure division. She competed until 2008 and took some time off to focus on her bachelors degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences which she completed in 2010.  Her first show after her break was Ernie Bea’s show in April 2012. She took first place in her figure class. Afterwards, she did two powerlifting contests and earned 2nd place in both meets. Her heart is still in figure and bodybuilding and she will return to the stage very soon. Her main goal in competing and training is to share her passion with others. She wants to show people through example that lifting weights will help you get lean a lot faster than cardio alone ever will. She believes that three of the most important things to succeed in this industry are the right attitude, the right people surrounding you and the right supplements.

Chayah is an IFBB figure pro and the owner and operator of Team Epic Figures. Chaya has a degree in kinesiology and a master of science in Exercise Physiology.  She began competing in late 2007 after many years working as a trained dancer. Originally, she began competing after looking for another way to be on stage and considered going into the fitness category instead!  Chaya’s goal is to help other women who want to compete to get to their ultimate physique in a healthy and wholistic way and to support them physically and mentally!

Derek is a certified personal trainer with an Exercise Science degree from the University of Wisconsin LaCrosse. Derek started competing in bodybuilding at the age of 17 and most recently won the light-heavy weight class at the 2012 Badger State Classic in Wisconsin. He plans to compete again during the summer of 2015 at the NPC Team Universe.

Melissa is the owner of Fischer Fitness, a NASM certified personal trainer and an IFPA/NGA Figure Pro. Through her experiences in personal training and competing, as well as her experience in helping others reach their weight loss and fitness goals, she has learned a great deal about the science behind dieting and training to lose fat and build muscle.  She imparts knowledge on how to optimize your metabolism in order to reach your health and fitness goals in a science based healthy way.  She has three children and knows how hard it is to balance work, family and staying healthy at the same time!!  She wants to help her clients learn how to change the way they eat and move and at the same time set a good and healthy example for their children and those around them.

Michael has made his presence felt in the body building industry.  He is the master of ceremonies at top bodybuilding shows across the nation.  He is also the ring announcer for CSW Southland Pro Wrestling.  He is the host of Inside Natural Bodybuilding Podcast.   The following are among Michael’s recent accomplishments:  2011 INBF Natural Missouri 2nd place Open Tall, 2012 NANBF Natural Illinois Overall Champion and 2013 OCB Nationals 2nd place Open Tall.

Kima is a mother and a full time physical education teacher with a M.A. in Educational Administration.  She has enjoyed competing in numerous long distance and short distance races. More recently, she trained with Ifbb Pro Brian Smith to compete in the figure division of the NPC at the Midwest Ironman.  Placing first at this competition really drove her to want to inspire others to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. She believes nutrition is key to reaching one’s goals.

Lance has had athletics as a huge part of his life.   Growing up with a father who played high collegiate level sports drove him to want to be the best competitor he could ever be. At the very young age of 15, Lance discovered bodybuilding. Immediately, he was hooked as he fell in love with the amount of dedication and mental will power it takes to mold oneself into something almost other worldly. Now at age 20, he looks back at the 5 years he’s been competing and sees one thing that’s more important to him then a closet full of gold plastic trophies- PROGRESSION! That’s seeing himself transform year after year, fine tuning the craft more and more. Even if it may be a slight gain such as 5-10lbs of lean mass in a year, it drives him to push on, and continue to make gains. He can happily say that he has taken all first places in every competition, every class he’s ever entered aside from 2nd place at age 15. He Iooks forward to stepping on the National Stage in 2015 for Physique to see if he has what it takes to bring his game to the next level.

Darrick is a catalyst in personal transformation with positive energy, unstoppable passion in his beliefs and mission. As a celebrity trainer, fitness model and a pre contest coach, Darrick uses his enthusiasm, vision, convictions and abilities to reach out, to inspire and give hope to others, especially those unaware of the perfect body, fitness and personal strength they can tap into. As a YouTube sensation he has helped transform hundreds of individuals from professional athletes to champions and has helped natural NPC competitors to become overall champions. He is passionate about making individuals stronger, faster and healthier.

Authoring “Going From Fat to Thin in 30 Days” and being featured in magazines as a fitness model, Darrick inspires others to break through to new levels of attaining fitness and success.

Nick is a sponsored athlete for Nutristat and Armored Nutrition, a union carpenter, as well as a nationally qualified NPC bodybuilder. He has been working out since high school and fell in love with fitness. Recently he has just started competing, and his shows to date include: 2014 NPC Mid-Illinois (1st middleweight), 2014 NPC IronMan (4th middleweight), and 2015 NPC Mike Matarazzo Classic( 2nd middleweight).

Marilyn started competing in 2015 at the age of 40 and in just 16 short months thereafter she began weight training. She successfully took 1st place in Bikini Masters and 4th in Open Class A at Badger State in her very first show. She continued to compete locally placing Top 5 and in 2016 placed 5th at her very first national level show in Pittsburgh!

She is a mother of two girls and began competing later in life. She continues to strive for more mentally and physically. Marilyn wants to inspire men and women of all ages. She wants people to believe in themselves. While the journey may not be easy, she has proven that in the end the hard work and dedication will pay off and with the proper nutrition and coaching, anything is possible!