Jim and Rhonda Barnes - founders of Bodybuilding in North Queensland are proud to be a part of the growth of Natural Bodybuilding.  They started holding their first competition in 1980 and since then have been amazed at the progression and quality of competitors.  What started as an in-house small competition has now grown to a venue that can easily support 800 spectators and hosting competitors from all over Queensland, many who have successfully competed overseas and won numerous titles.  They now host two competitions each year in Townsville, The Coral Coast Classic in May/June and the North Queensland Sept/Oct.  Every year the number of competitors has increased, a testament to the support shown for this wonderful sport. 

Both Jim and Rhonda have been involved in Bodybuilding since 1979, when they opened their first Fitness Centre in Cairns called Jim's Gym.  They now own four clubs here in Townsville, Muscle & Fitness 24 HOUR GYM, Kirwan Fitness, Domain Central Fitness and Rhonda's Fitness for Ladies.  They understand the rigorours demands that are placed on competitors having competed themselves.  It is a very demanding sport but also very rewarding.  The end results always speak for themselves  and no other sport has the ability to improve and change your physique like Natural Bodybuilding.  They encourage everyone no  matter what their age to take up this wonderful sport and see where it takes them, they may be surprised....