Train with Shawn Ray in person
A workout together, a Q&A where you can ask anything, photos and signing, and lunch. Shawn explains the day in his own words in the video.
Training with Shawn Ray Day
Training with Shawn Ray Day is a one on one day with IFBB Hall of Famer Shawn Ray in Southern California: a workout together, a Q&A, photos and signing, and lunch. You train with a 13x Mr. Olympia competitor, ask him anything you want to know, and keep talking shop over a meal. Fill in the form below to request your date.
What the day includes
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Training session.
Up to 45 minutes in the gym with Shawn, working the body part you choose. -
Q&A.
30 minutes to ask Shawn anything about training, supplementation, competition, motivation and the business of bodybuilding. -
Photos and signing.
Photos with Shawn and an autograph signing. -
Lunch.
An hour to refuel and keep the conversation going. Food is not included in the price.
"You can ask me anything about the training, anything about the supplementation, anything about competition, motivation, the business of bodybuilding." Shawn Ray
Why train with Shawn Ray
Shawn competed in 13 Mr. Olympia contests and placed in the top five for 12 consecutive years, from 1990 to 2001. He was Mr. Olympia runner-up in 1994 and 1996, won the 1991 Arnold Classic and was inducted into the IFBB Hall of Fame in 2007. On this day he shares what nearly two decades at the top of professional bodybuilding taught him, and works through your training with you in person.
Location
Newport Beach, California, or Venice Beach, California. Choose your preferred location in the form. Shawn confirms the gym when he contacts you.
Who it is for
Men and women aged 18 and older. No training experience is required, so the day works whether you are new to lifting or preparing for a show. Nothing special needs to be prepared or brought along.
Bringing a friend or family member
A friend or family member is welcome to come along and watch. They come as spectators only and do not take part in the day.
Price
$500 USD per person. Travel, hotel and food are not included. Payment is made directly to Shawn by PayPal, Venmo, Zelle or cash once he has confirmed your day. Nothing is charged on BuildWithPros.com.
How booking works
- Fill in the form below with your preferred location and dates.
- The BuildWithPros team receives your request and passes it on to Shawn.
- Shawn contacts you directly to confirm the date, the gym and payment.
Cancellation and rescheduling
All sales are final, and no refunds are given. You can reschedule your day one time.
The details you send in the form are shared with Shawn Ray only to arrange your day. See the privacy policy for how your data is handled.
Keep training with Shawn Ray between the days
Shawn Ray's training and nutrition collection
The same methods Shawn Ray walks through in person, in audiobooks, videos, PDF guides and bundles from BuildWithPros. Instant access after checkout.
Training with Shawn Ray Day: questions before you book
Answers about booking a one on one training day with Shawn Ray through BuildWithPros, in Newport Beach or Venice Beach, California. Anything not covered here, write it in the form and Shawn Ray answers when he contacts you.
Is Training with Shawn Ray Day the same as Pro-Level Bodybuilding Coaching?
No. Training with Shawn Ray Day is a single in-person day in California where you train with Shawn Ray, eat lunch together and ask your questions face to face. Pro-Level Bodybuilding Coaching from BuildWithPros is two private online sessions on your program, prep or posing. The two are booked separately, and neither requires the other.
Do I have to be a bodybuilder to train with Shawn Ray?
No. Training with Shawn Ray Day is open to men and women aged 18 or older at any level, from the first year in the gym to seasoned competitors. Shawn Ray, a 13x Mr. Olympia competitor, adjusts the session to the level of the person training with him.
Can I choose which body part to train with Shawn Ray?
Yes. The guest chooses the body part, and Shawn Ray runs the training session around it. Write the choice in the booking form on BuildWithPros.com, or decide together with Shawn on the day.
What happens after I send the booking form on BuildWithPros.com?
The BuildWithPros team forwards the request to Shawn Ray, and Shawn contacts the guest directly by email or phone to confirm the date, the gym and payment. Nothing is booked or charged until Shawn Ray has confirmed the day.
Do I pay for Training with Shawn Ray Day when I submit the form?
No. The form on BuildWithPros.com is a request, not a purchase. Payment for Training with Shawn Ray Day is arranged directly with Shawn Ray after the date is confirmed, and nothing is charged on BuildWithPros.com.
What if my preferred date for Training with Shawn Ray Day is not available?
The booking form has a field for an alternative date. If neither date works, Shawn Ray suggests the nearest open date in Newport Beach or Venice Beach when he contacts the guest.
Can a friend or partner train together with me and Shawn Ray?
No. Training with Shawn Ray Day is one on one. One friend or family member is welcome to watch, but the training session and the Q&A are for the person who booked. Two people who both want to train with Shawn Ray book two separate days.
Can I book Training with Shawn Ray Day as a gift?
Yes. Fill in the booking form on BuildWithPros.com with your own contact details and write in the message who the day is for. Shawn Ray confirms the date with the person who booked, and the guest takes over from there.





