About Me
Bernardo Costa
IFBB Professional Classic Physique Bodybuilder
B.S. Exercise Science from University of Texas in Arlington
In Person Training @ Destination Dallas
Online Contest Preparation Coach
Posing Coach (Classic Physique/Bodybuilding)
I started my competitive journey in 2016. After 6 years of training, I felt I was ready to take it to the next level. Classic Physique was new, and began to really gain my interest. It modeled the look that I had grown up aspiring to achieve. I signed up for Bodybuilding and Classic Physique under Global Bodybuilding Organization (GBO). I won my pro card after my first try in Classic Physique. Shortly After, I earned my Bachelor's in Kinesiology: Exercise Science Degree while competing.
After competing in GBO as a pro in Classic Physique, I wanted to try my hand in the NPC. I signed up for the Battle of Texas in 4 total categories. Bodybuilding Open and Novice; Classic physique Open and Novice. I won all 4 of my classes and won all 4 overalls in the Battle of Texas. It was an amazing experience that I am truly grateful for. It had also qualified me to compete at a national level.
After winning the Battle of Texas, I qualified to compete for my IFBB Professional Card both in Bodybuilding and Classic Physique. I decided to pursue Classic Physique, since that was where I felt my true aspirations were. I signed up for the USA Championships in Vegas in 2019. After my first try, I won my IFBB Pro card that allowed me to compete in professional-level competitions in the IFBB Professional circuit. I was one step closer to my dream of stepping on the Olympia stage!
My pro debut proved to be one of the most mentally enduring preps I've ever gone through. In 2020, COVID interfered with nearly every bodybuilding show. I had planned to do the New York Pro that was earlier in the year. As shows got pushed back, a prep that was supposed to last a few months, turned into a whole year. I did not let the situation deter me. I was determined to step on stage, regardless of the outcome in my placing. I wanted to prove to myself that I could do whatever it takes to follow through my actions. Finally in December, I came back to the very competition that started my journey in the NPC/IFBB to do my pro debut; The Battle of Texas!