Total Body Fitness
Contest prep coaching for NPC and IFBB competitors in Lee's Summit
| Hourly rate range | $85 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Based in | Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | IFBB Pro (Deshae Betts); NPC heavyweight champion (Mike Patton); Former NPC bodybuilding judge, 1993 to 2001 (Mike Patton) |
Total Body Fitness is a fitness practice in Lee's Summit, Missouri, near Kansas City. Its competition team, The Hive, preps NPC and IFBB athletes for the stage. The team is led by IFBB Pro Deshae Betts. Mike Patton, a former NPC judge, is also a coach. They cover 11 NPC and IFBB divisions, including bikini, figure, physique and bodybuilding. Coaching includes nutrition, posing and peak week support. The minimum commitment is 4 months.
What Total helps with
The team helps first-time and experienced competitors get ready for NPC and IFBB shows. Work covers training, food, posing and the final week before stage.
- Contest prep for NPC and IFBB shows
- Competing in bikini, figure, physique or bodybuilding
- Nutrition planning for a prep
- Posing coaching for stage presentation
- Peak week protocols
- Building conditioning and symmetry for the stage
- First-time competitor preparation
Who Total works with
The Hive coaches first-time competitors and seasoned athletes. Athletes compete across the NPC and IFBB divisions, including bodybuilding, classic physique, men's physique, bikini, figure, wellness, women's physique and fitness. Prep is adjusted to each athlete's stage history, division and starting condition.
How Total works
The Hive uses an evidence-based contest prep framework. It is adapted to each athlete's stage history, division and starting condition. A typical prep runs 12 to 16 weeks, and longer for first-time competitors or athletes farther from stage-ready shape. Coaching requires at least 4 months. That time allows progressive overload, peak week protocols and posing refinement for the stage.
Background and qualifications
Deshae Betts is an IFBB Pro competitor and head coach of The Hive competition team. Total's coaching has produced multiple competitor wins across NPC and IFBB categories. Mike Patton is an NPC heavyweight champion and was an NPC bodybuilding judge from 1993 to 2001. Total has coached for nearly four decades and won the overall at NPC Mr. Missouri in 1991. Chris White has worked in fitness for over 20 years, starting at Gold's Gym in 2004.
Total Body Fitness pricing
Programs and services
- Competition prep coaching (The Hive)
- Personal training
- Online training and nutrition
- Posing coaching
- Peak week support
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The CoachVouch take
The competition team includes an active IFBB Pro and a former NPC judge who has coached for nearly four decades.
Best for NPC or IFBB competitors who want a full prep of at least 4 months with posing and peak week support.
Common questions
How much does Total Body Fitness charge?
Coaching with Total runs $85 to $150 an hour. Message Total from this page for an exact quote.
What does Total Body Fitness help with?
Total Body Fitness helps with contest prep for NPC and IFBB shows, competing in bikini, figure, physique or bodybuilding, nutrition planning for a prep and posing coaching for stage presentation.
Does Total Body Fitness coach online?
Total is based in Lee's Summit, Missouri, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Total Body Fitness certified?
Total Body Fitness lists: IFBB Pro (Deshae Betts); NPC heavyweight champion (Mike Patton); Former NPC bodybuilding judge, 1993 to 2001 (Mike Patton).
How long is a contest prep with The Hive?
A typical prep runs 12 to 16 weeks, and longer for first-timers or athletes farther from stage-ready. The minimum coaching commitment is 4 months.
Which divisions does The Hive coach?
The team coaches 11 NPC and IFBB divisions. These include bodybuilding, classic physique, men's physique, bikini, figure, wellness, women's physique and fitness.
How do I contact Total Body Fitness?
Send Total a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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