Are Bodybuilding seminars worth it?

[seanchan]

Anyone with Experience with seminars & training with MR.Os well worth the money?

We all know they cycle, but I'm sure they have an extensive amount of knowledge.

Let's say for example... $600 to train with Jay cutler... And also with a Q&A. Also there are only 10 of you.

 

[Millard]

Anyone with Experience with seminars & training with MR.Os well worth the money?

We all know they cycle, but I'm sure they have an extensive amount of knowledge.

Let's say for example... $600 to train with Jay cutler... And also with a Q&A. Also there are only 10 of you.

For the information and knowledge alone, it's not worth it. For the experience of saying you "trained", "talked" and "questioned" a top IFBB pro, it's relative to the individual. To some people, it may worth it if for no other reason than inspirational value. To others, it may be more fulfilling to pay for their next cycle or buy a new laptop or flatscreen.

If you want information/knowledge, you'd learn more spending an hour reading a good book on training or nutrition or reading the articles on MESO.

 

[Millard]

Having said that, there are some IFBB pro who I think would be interesting such as Tom Platz for his knowledge but especially for his honesty, Lee Priest for his honesty and outspokenness about politics in bodybuilding, etc.

 

[dper726]

A lot of them will never speak specifics on drug use, but rather just keep it at a general conversation. But I do think you can pick up many key points on exercises and how certain affect specific physiological outcomes. If you have the money and you love the sport I think it's something you should do. Also especially if you are a fan of the pro. It'll certainly serve as some new motivation and you know we all need some of that here and there to keep pushing forward.

 

[Voltrader]

Having said that, there are some IFBB pro who I think would be interesting such as Tom Platz for his knowledge but especially for his honesty, Lee Priest for his honesty and outspokenness about politics in bodybuilding, etc.

I have really no desire to ever compete but I have been following the sport through out my years in the gym. I would gladly shell out some serious dough if I could hang out and train with either one of those guys for two weeks or so. It would be a great vacation.

 

[seanchan]

I have really no desire to ever compete but I have been following the sport through out my years in the gym. I would gladly shell out some serious dough if I could hang out and train with either one of those guys for two weeks or so. It would be a great vacation.

I hear yah, yea that's my dilemma, I don't plan on competing in that sport, but these opportunities to learn don't just know on the door.

 

[Millard]

I have really no desire to ever compete but I have been following the sport through out my years in the gym. I would gladly shell out some serious dough if I could hang out and train with either one of those guys for two weeks or so. It would be a great vacation.

I think it be a great experience too! And very informative in many ways. But I'm not sure I agree with @seanchan 's expectations of it being an incredible educational experience. If knowledge about AAS/training/nutrition is the goal, there are cheaper, more efficient and more guaranteed ways of learning. But if it's for the specific experience of hanging out with a pro and learning what they do, then there is no better way. Of course, this assumes that the pro in question is willing to be somewhat forthright and honest.

 

[seanchan]

I think it be a great experience too! And very informative in many ways. But I'm not sure I agree with @seanchan 's expectations of it being an incredible educational experience. If knowledge about AAS/training/nutrition is the goal, there are cheaper, more efficient and more guaranteed ways of learning. But if it's for the specific experience of hanging out with a pro and learning what they do, then there is no better way. Of course, this assumes that the pro in questions is willing to be somewhat forthright and honest.

I wasn't speaking of informative info about AAS, I was referring to workout concepts and what not

 

[Millard]

I wasn't speaking of informative info about AAS, I was referring to workout concepts and what not

Same comments apply.

 

[seanchan]

Same comments apply.

Hahaha. Well, it'll be invaluable to me, atleast as an experience

 

[Millard]

I wasn't speaking of informative info about AAS, I was referring to workout concepts and what not

If we're talking educational value alone with regards to training and nutrition, I would gladly spend $1200 to spend an afternoon learning from someone like @Bryan Haycock before I'd ever consider spending $600 with Jay Cutler.

This isn't to say that I don't think there is significant value to be learned in a seminar with Cutler. The inspirational/motivational value alone may be sufficiently worthwhile; I would especially find his business savvy at marketing himself and making a living as a bodybuilding professional useful (maybe not as useful as reading his $20 book CEO Muscle but still informative).

 

[Millard]

Hahaha. Well, it'll be invaluable to me, atleast as an experience

I'm not trying to rain on your parade. Like I said in my first reply, it's relative. It may very well be a great experience. And don't pass up on it if you think it's worth it. No one can answer that question better than you!

 

[Millard]

I should mention that I've spent time with several pro bodybuilders over the years, so the novelty is gone for me.

 

[Voltrader]

@seanchan I don't think it is a knock against you and trust me I have spent money at different seminars through out the years. You will get something out of it I am sure. If you this is how you want to spend your dough then so be it my man do it. There are worse things to drop money on. Just from experience not with bb seminars but seminars in general. You can't teach a kid to ride a bike at a seminar. Truth.

I would look into cost of more one on one type programs with some of those guys even if it is through email contact only over a seminar.