Here are the most relevant details about the Radical Body Transformations event in bullet point form:
Event Details:
• Date: June 6th, 2025
• Location: Toronto Pro SuperShow weekend
• Total Cash Prizes: $20,000
• Registration: $300**
Categories:
• Fit/Athletic transformation division
• Lifestyle transformation division
• Open/Absolute division
• Subdivisions: Male, Female, Age (depending on turnout)
• True Novice categories for first-time competitors
Judging Criteria:
• Fit Division: 33% story, 33% transformation, 33% stage look and presence
• Lifestyle Division: 50% story, 50% transformation
Rounds:
• Beachwear Round: 2-piece or 1-piece for females, boy short/classic physique style trunks for males
• Evening Round: Semi-formal evening wear, stage walk
Prizes:
• Medals for top 3 in each category
• Participation medals
• Donated prizes from sponsors
• Cash prizes (totalling $20,000 CAD)
Other:
• No membership fee required
• Transformation category is not just about weight loss, but also overcoming health disorders, mental health issues, etc.
• Online submission form required three weeks prior to the event, including before pictures and transformation story.
Even coaches who enter their clients can win cash this year so enter your clients and let's see who the best coach is! Prizes will be divided up amongst several categories and places to give many chances to win!
This is the only Transformation event associated with an IFBB show
About RBT, Radical Body Transformations (RBT)
Following his work on documentaries "The Striking Truth" (about UFC champion GSP) and fitness films "Generation Iron" and "From Fat Lolli to 6 Pack Lolli", and after completing a successful bodybuilding career, which included multiple national-level competitions, filmmaker James Hergott launched RBT in 2014.
Inspired to share the personal, incredible stories behind transformations and combine his passion for fitness and storytelling, Hergott created this inspiring documentary series. It captures individuals from diverse backgrounds undertaking transformative journeys. Participants, who embark on motivational paths, face physical and emotional challenges and achieve life-changing results.
The series showcases a range of dramatic transformations, including gains of 50 pounds of muscle and fat losses of 300 pounds. Many participants have gone on to become IFBB Pro Bodybuilders and Pro Fitness stars. Notable guests, including the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger, have appeared in the series.
Initially debuting on NPC News, RBT was later picked up by Amazon Prime domestically and internationally. Now, it has evolved into a stage show, with this being the fifth instalment."
@radicalbodytransformation (RBT) transformation next event will be at the Toronto Pro SuperShow weekend June 6th, 2025 with a large increase in total cash prizes to $20,000 CAD* Enter now to plan ahead and take advantage of the early entry fee! Even coaches who enter their clients can win cash this year so enter your clients and let's see who the best coach is! Prizes will be divided up amongst several categories and places to give many chances to win!*
The registration rate is $300**. Click on the blue button to register and make the commitment to change before the rate goes up!
The Toronto Pro SuperShow weekend is the premiere Canadian fitness weekend with pro bodybuilding and fitness events held across Canada and we are excited to be a part of this event for the 5th straight year in a row! We are the ONLY transformation event in association with The IFBB Toronto Pro SuperShow. Special thanks to Ron Hache and Angie Hache of @canadianphysiquealliance and @absolutetouchinc #radicalbodytransformationsevent
Coaches with clients to participate, potential sponsors as well as questions related to registration should reach out to James Hergott at jameshergott@gmail.com
To see videos and pics from previous years visit our instagram: @radicalbodytransformation
EXCUSES WE HEAR:
I live in another country. People can compete in this show from anywhere! We have had people from the UK, US, Australia etc. The event is by the Toronto YYZ airport so you fly in and stay in the same hotel where you are competing and you won't need a rental car etc and just take the airport shuttle. There is a discounted group hotel rate for the event. We are within driving distance of many major northeast cities. The Canadian dollar works to your advantage and makes the event cheap to attend. Also, we are giving away $20K in cash prizes! The tanning and hair and make up is also on site backstage and the same team who does the pros. This is also cheaper than the normal tanning and hair and make up cost!
What, me get on stage? RBT is exclusively transformation which means EVERYONE there feels they should not be on stage and feels insecure and is in the same boat! Once they do it however two things happen, first they meet many other people who have transformed and hear their inspiring stories and realize those people feel just like them! Second, they feel very empowered to celebrate their transformation and look their best and feel so happy they took the chance to step out of their comfort zone. It is VERY empowering to overcome your fears which is how people feel when they come off stage! We hear it every year. Not to mention for the first round you can wear whatever beach wear you want and for the evening round you can wear a dress or suit! Plus this is a celebration of your journey!
To keep up with the latest updates and announcements, join the RBT community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rbtfamily
Read more about this event in the CPA Newsletter: https://viewer.joomag.com/canadian-physique-alliance-july-august-2024/0851138001718896883?short&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR32vqiYHGwMzrCt06DH3M7jku4rVUQYZomph97Qz4ghnG85n7Lf9EtB-Pk_aem_vIJvcAWmRdt_-X5Pq9DEjA
WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER PARTICIPATING?
a) Celebrate your transformation journey no matter what point
you are at and invite friends and family to watch and support you
b) Be involved in an impressive national level event with experienced promoters, photographers, coaches, & tanning and beauty services
c ) Meet like-minded people in a fun, supportive and motivating atmosphere who are also undergoing their own physical and mental transformations
d) Use stepping on stage for this event as a concrete goal to achieve in your fitness journey
e) Use it as a stepping stone/ practice run for Regional CPA/NPC competitions by experiencing what competing truly entails regarding nutrition and training schedules
f) Win great potential awards and prizes including cash prizes
g) Receive Free swag and special discounts & memberships
h) BE INSPIRED and INSPIRE OTHERS!
RBT Transformation Show Rules*
The registration fee is $300**
Three weeks prior to the show participants must complete an online google form providing their information. This form will require a brief description (175 words)* of what they have had to overcome as part of their transformation as well as various high resolution before pictures to be used both as part of the judging process as well as during the show, on screens when the participants walk out. Additionally information on weight loss/gain changes will be required as part of the submission form. There is no membership fee required such as a CPA/NPC or other membership. Up to three pictures will be used as the before pictures on screen at the event.
The Transformation category is not just about weight loss: it could also be for individuals overcoming anorexia/bulimia, disease, cancer, mental health disorders, and other health disorders. This event is a true celebration of a personal journey to a more healthy lifestyle. It may also be about weight/muscle gain or simply body composition change. We celebrate the individual and provide a platform to display themselves and their transformation.
There are at least two major categories.. 1) Fit/Athletic transformation division and 2) Lifestyle transformation division. On the submission form, participants will be asked about which category they are entering. Depending on turn out there may be further subdivision based on if participants have competed before and/or age categories. If participants have not competed before, they can enter as a “true novice”. True novices will then be judged against each other and not have to compete with veteran competitors. (This is to limit seasoned competitors from sand bagging and winning against true novices by simply bulking and cutting). Along these lines the concern is not someone competing around the same time as our event at other shows or categories. The concern is someone who is experienced in bulking and cutting in their past and using that competition experience to try and bulk and then cut to win. So someone competing three weeks before (as an example) is still considered a novice. The issue comes when they have cut and then bulked between competitions.
Divisions:
Here is a video description of the various categories as uploaded on our IG account: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCNaOZbgZW7/
Fit Division
The fit division is based more for the person who has generally lived a healthy lifestyle most of their life and has either a) fallen off to a degree due to circumstance and/or b) has decided to then take a more serious approach to health and fitness. This is someone who now looks fit and maybe even has a goal of one day competing at a CPA/NPC division but this is a stepping stone for them. The story is relevant but maybe not to the same degree as the lifestyle division but is still a factor. This division is for the person in between a lifestyle transformation and someone ready to compete in a CPA/NPC style category. For the fit category it is 33% the story, 33% the transformation between the image on screen and walk out of the person (the deficit between the two) and 33% the stage look and stage presence that factors into the judging.
The divisions will also be subdivided by male and female and True Novice vs experienced and/or possibly age, depending on turn out. We want to reward the maximum number of people possible. True Novice is considered a sub category and you will be entered into it automatically if you have not competed in the past in a transformation, bodybuilding or fitness type show.
Lifestyle Division
The lifestyle division will be for the individual who has significantly transformed both mentally and physically. This could be a great weight loss, and/or overcoming a serious illness, trauma or very unhealthy lifestyle choices. The story of how the individual overcame these hardships is important. This division is also for individuals who have had a great body change but could still be in the process of completing their journey. For the lifestyle category it is 50% the story and 50% the transformation between the image on screen and walk out of the person (the deficit between the two) that factors into the judging.
The divisions will also be subdivided by male and female and True Novice vs experienced and/or possibly age, depending on turn out. We want to reward the maximum number of people possible. True Novice is considered a sub category and you will be entered into it automatically if you have not competed in the past in a transformation, bodybuilding or fitness type show.
++New Category
Absolute Division (Formerly Elite)
For 2025 we will have a new category entitled Absolute. This is for the best of the best transformations but also gives people a chance to compete against the best, even in their first show, if they so elect. It also provides the fun for competitors and audience of a pose down round! Men and women can go against each other and veterans and novices can compete as well! Participants cannot enter the general Fit and/or Lifestyle Division if they won first place in that same division in a previous RBT show. In that case they should only enter Absolute. A competitor who won first place in a category but did not take first place in another category can still reenter the category they did not take first place in. For example they won Lifestyle but not Fit.
The Absolute division is a new, all-inclusive category open to all competitors, regardless of experience level, organizational affiliation, or gender identity. This division provides a unique opportunity for past competitors, newcomers, and individuals from other organizations to rival each other on stage. Open is only $100 CAN ($70 USD) to enter if you are entered in another RBT category (Such as Fit or Lifestyle). If it is the only category you are doing, then it is the regular fee.
Judging Criteria
Judging for the Absolute division will follow the same criteria as the Fit division.
Posedown Round
To enhance audience engagement, the Absolute division will feature a posedown round where all competitors will take the stage simultaneously.
Competitor Introductions
Competitors new to the Absolute division, but not necessarily new to the event, will be introduced with:
1. Before photo displayed on screen (if not already shown in a previous division)
2. Personal transformation story read aloud (if not already shared in a previous division)
3. Individualized posing and music
Competitors who have already participated in other divisions earlier in the event will be reintroduced on stage, but their scores from the Absolute division's judging criteria will have already been determined, eliminating the need for repeated posing and essays.
Posedown and Crowd Participation
During the posedown, the MC will ask the audience for their feedback on each competitor, encouraging cheers and applause. In the event of a tie, the competitor with the loudest crowd response will win the tiebreaker.
Results Announcement
The Absolute division results will be announced at the end of the evening, crowning the ultimate champions and the highest award in the show.
Mr. and Miss Congeniality Awards
To foster a supportive and positive environment, RBT introduces the Mr. and Miss Congeniality awards. These awards recognize contestants who exemplify kindness, sportsmanship, and compassion towards their fellow competitors.
Voting Process:
• Contestants, volunteers, and backstage staff will vote for their chosen Mr. and Miss Congeniality.
• Voting will take place backstage during the event.
• Winners will be announced on stage during the awards ceremony.
Criteria:
• Friendliness and approachability
• Encouragement and support of fellow contestants
• Positive attitude and sportsmanship
• Demonstrated kindness and empathy
Prizes:
• Mr. and Miss Congeniality winners will receive a medal and cash prize
Purpose:
The Mr. and Miss Congeniality awards aim to:
• Promote a culture of kindness and respect among contestants.
• Encourage camaraderie and teamwork.
• Celebrate the positive and uplifting aspects of the transformation journey.
By acknowledging and rewarding congeniality, RBT reinforces its commitment to creating a welcoming and supportive community for all contestants.
Coaching Prizes
Three coaching prizes will be given out to coaches with the most successful transformations in the event as selected by the judges. The coaches prizes will total $1500. Three weeks prior to the show, final paperwork must be submitted by participants who are competing. In that paperwork there is a section for participants to name their coach. Participants will also be able to select who they would like to thank, to be read out by the MC during the evening round walkout. The coaches who will be attending the event will be allowed to be brought up on stage with their client(s) for a photo shoot during the event. The coaches prizes will be announced during the awards ceremony at the end of the evening. Coaches do not have to pay admission if backstage limited to one coach per person but if they are in the audience they have to pay the regular audience rate. *
Further Details:
All winners will be required to do at least one post (highlight doesn't count) on their personal social media platform promoting the RBT event and possibly one title sponsor before they collect cash prizes, including the coach's prizes.*
All participants must be at least 16 years of age and older, male or female. Contestants will be judged on their personal story and weight loss transformation. Weight loss can be anywhere from 10 pounds to over 100 plus pounds. Also judged is overall body composition change. Contestants will present themselves on stage at the live show. Contestants must submit 175 words or less write up about their personal story.*
There are two rounds. There is a beachwear round and an evening round. The evening round will be near the end.
Beachwear Round: For females: 2 piece or one piece personal choice – any suit that compliments the contestant and is classy. Shoes worn must also complement the contestant's outfit. 3-5 inch heels preferred but it is not necessary to wear heels. For males: boy short / classic physique style trunks or board shorts with bare feet, sandals, or sport shoes that also fit the attire. Women can also wear boy style shorts and sports bra.
Participants before photos are shown on the big screens and we tell a bit about their story and have them come out on stage. Up to three pictures will be used as the before pictures on screen at the event.
Here is a video description of the process as uploaded on our IG account: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCaBPw3STrt/
Participants will be asked to the x on the stage and to do 2-3 poses of their choosing to show off their physique (they can also stop and do their poses en route to x). This can include bikini style poses, figure style poses, bodybuilding style poses, physique style poses or even just fun poses to show not only the body but the participant’s personality. They will have up to 60 seconds on stage. They will get to choose their own walkout music within reason (nothing with inappropriate language or themes).
Evening Round: Stage walk. Attire for this round is any classy outfit of your choice, it can be a nice outfit, suit, dress shirt, dress. For the men it could be dress pants with a tight shirt for example. Semi formal evening wear is what is recommended. It is not necessary to wear heels. The music for this will be selected by the DJ to give a general fun and upbeat ambiance.
A five to nine judge panel will review photos and stories prior to the day of the show to become familiar with each competitor. On show day, competitors will have their 175 word essays read aloud by emcee (or a summary version) along with their initial pictures displayed. Competitors will be scored and placed (1st, 2nd, 3rd...) according to their photos, essays and walkouts. Entries are judged based on physical transformation over the time span, including body fat loss, muscle gained, challenges overcome and on the articulation of that transformation through the essay. The top 3 (of each division) will come out and accept their award on competition day, while wearing their evening round attire.*
What if I am in more than one category?
The beachwear walkout, with the essay and selected music will just be done once per person, during their first category. For any subsequent category it will be "welcome back to the stage competitor" and you would walk across the stage to the house music. You can stop along the way and hit a couple of poses. We want to keep the show exciting and fast paced. During the subsequent categories your before image will still be up.
We will have the Fit Category first, and since that is the one where you're on stage appearance matters (other than Absolute of course), you will be judged for that right upfront. Men will be first though in all categories because it takes women longer to prepare. So the order will be as follows:
Fit Male Novice
Fit Female Novice
Fit Male Open
Fit Female Open
Lifestyle Male Novice
Lifestyle Female Novice
Lifestyle Male Open
Lifestyle Female Open
Absolute Division
*Note, the classes may be divided further if there is a big turn out. In the least there are 9 classes.,
For the evening wear round it will be the same order but instead of essays we will announce where you are from and who you would like to thank. We don't do your before pictures at evening wear and it will be popular house (top pop music and inspirational music). You will hit the spots just like beach wear. For your second time out it will be welcome back and you will walk across the stage. You can stop mid way and wave to the crowd and family/friends.
How do I book my tanning, hair and make up?
We are exclusive with Absolute Touch who will be on site for the show and doing touch ups backstage for the show. They are the official beauty team for the event: https://www.absolute-touch.ca/services
For photo packages we will present options at the athlete's meeting. The athlete's meeting is held virtually, typically a few days before the event in the RBT FB Group.
Prizes:
Prizes include medals for the top 3 in each category, participation medals and donated prizes from various sponsors as well as more to be announced, including cash prizes!
Judging:
The promoters will choose 5-9 judges from diverse backgrounds in order to make this a fair process. Each judge is unique and has their own opinion / preference on who will become the winner of the various Transformation categories. The promoter James Hergott is not one of the judges to keep things impartial.
Rules/Athletes Meeting:
The rules/athletes meeting will be run virtually days prior to the event and the video will be kept up for those who can not attend. Participants will be contacted about the meeting after registration closes. It is typically held in the RBT FB Group.
*Subject to change as we get closer to show
**Registration fees are non refundable and non transferable
For questions about show or to register email jameshergott@gmail.com For tanning, hair, make up go to: https://www.absolute-touch.ca/services
To keep up with the latest updates, join the RBT community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rbtfamily
Is the show drug tested?
It's not a tested show but what I would say is that because we use photos from any point in time as the before pictures, there is no way to test retroactively anyway. With most drugs one can take them for a long time and then stop for a while and show that they are clean.
In this show you can use pictures from years back as your before pictures.
Then on another note, some think that bariatric surgery shouldn't be allowed, others say ozempic shouldn't. The fact is, there is no way to really deal with all of those concerns with testing. So the hedge against that is our rules. And a factor in that is that story is a big part of the score.
I decided not to have a 100 day challenge because i think the risks for that is much higher of people abusing drugs (and crash dieting) to win.
The time horizon on this show is so long that everyone is in a pretty equal boat. It takes extreme dedication over a long time to effect true lifestyle change.
I have seen people before that have a great build but not a good story or impressive transformation get beaten in this contest because of the judging criteria. It's probably the thing people have the hardest time comprehending about this contest because it is NOT about who looks best on stage compared to other people. Let me repeat that, this show is not about who looks best on stage next to the other people they are competing against! If that is what you want, enter a bodybuilding or fitness show.
To go over the judging criteria again: For the lifestyle category it is 50% the story and 50% the transformation between the image on screen and walk out of the person (the deficit between the two) For the fit category it is 33% the story, 33% the transformation between the image on screen and walk out of the person (the deficit between the two) and 33% the stage look and stage presence that factors into the judging.
If people are concerned about being natural then I would suggest entering Lifestyle where the story is half of the score.. and then the concern should be AI writing the story rather than drugs.
We have had many examples in the past where people did not pay attention to this. For example we had a coach one year who obviously wrote all of the client's essays. The essays raved about the coach. But because of the the criteria then the story did not focus enough on the individuals and they all did not do as well as they should have.
The best advice I can give is to focus on your transformation, focus on your story and have fun! Forget about who may have had bariatric, who is on ozempic, who is on steroids etc.
Additional Rules and Regulations
All entries, essays and photos entered become the property of the Promoter and will not be returned. By entering this contest you agree to the following: "I agree that the Promoter may use, and may license others to use, my name, voice, appearance, likeness and/or any biographical materials concerning me which I may provide, in any and all media and in the promotion, advertising, sale, publicizing and exploitation of this Contest and/or otherwise (and ancillary products in connection with the Contest) throughout the world in all media, an unlimited number of times in perpetuity, in any and all media, now known or hereafter invented. I further represent that any statements made by me during my appearance are true, to the best of my knowledge, and neither they nor my appearance will violate or infringe upon the rights of any third party. I hereby waive any right of inspection or approval of my appearance or the uses to which such appearance may be put. I acknowledge that you will rely on this permission potentially at substantial cost to you, and hereby agree not to assert any claim of any nature whatsoever against anyone relating to the exercise of the permissions granted hereunder."
Promoters and its advertising and promotion agencies assume no responsibility for lost, stolen, delayed, damaged, illegible, incomplete, postage-due, garbled or misdirected entries or entries that have been submitted through illicit means, or do not conform to or satisfy the Contest Rules or for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any entry to be received or traffic congestion on the internet or at any website, or any combination thereof including any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from playing or downloading any material in the contest.
Promoters reserve the right, in its sole discretion, to modify, cancel or suspend this Contest should external circumstances arise which are beyond the reasonable control of the Promoters. The Promoters are not responsible for any errors or omissions in printing or advertising this Contest.
Promoters will collect your personal information for the purposes of registration, program evaluation and to keep you informed about contest. Promoters will only share personal data about entrants with the judges of the contest.
By entering this Contest, entrants agree to release and hold harmless the Promoters and Judges, as well as, their respective employees, officers, directors, agents, representatives, successors, assigns, advertising and promotional agencies from any liability for any loss or damage of any kind to the entrant or any other person in connection with this Contest or participation in any Contest related activities i.e. the use or misuse of a prize or any portion of a prize including personal injury, death or property damage.
This Contest will run in accordance with these Contest Rules, subject to amendment by the Promoters. The Promoters reserve the right to cancel, amend, modify or terminate this Contest or the Rules at any time in its sole discretion and without notice. Entrants must comply with these rules, and will be deemed to have received and understood the rules if they participate in the Contest.
All winners will be required to do at least one post (highlight doesn't count) on their personal social media platform promoting the RBT event and possibly one title sponsor before they collect cash prizes, including the coach's prizes.*
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How do I get tickets to see the June 6th show in person?
The cost of the show is $17 online or $25 at the door. To pre order online send $17 CAD to jameshergott@gmail.com via e transfer (within Canada) or via PayPal (Outside of Canada) and print off a screenshot of the completed payment or bring a screenshot of completed payment to the venue to authenticate with our records.
How do I register for the June 6th, 2025 Show?
Simply click on the blue action "Register Now"
