How much does it cost to compete in women's bodybuilding?

How much does it cost to compete in women's bodybuilding?

If you're interested in the female side of bodybuilding and fitness, you need to check this outFit Rockstar Show. Host Isabelle Turell brings together some of the biggest names from all areas of sport to find out more about their careers, lives and achievements on stage. The May 13, 2023 episode was no exception. Turell was joined by bodybuilder Mayla Ash and renowned trainer Gina Cavaliero to share their knowledge of what it takes to be successful in the sport.

What many fans may not know or appreciate about these athletes is that it takes a great deal of commitment to excel in a physical sport, and that commitment goes beyond training and nutrition. You invest a lot of money in yourself. Turell asked the other ladies how much they spend preparing for a show. Cavaliero noted some of the costs associated with competing at a high level.

Cavaliero said, "Even if we just look at show costs, so suit costs, hair, makeup and travel, you know we easily raise four to five thousand (dollars) just to come to the show and perform." ”

The group then talked about the length of a prep and all the costs involved, concluding that an 18-week prep could be a five-figure investment — up to $1,000 a week. Ash then translated that into the stage time they have available to show the results of all that hard work.

"One minute for each presentation, then we do our comparisons, and then there are comments. Let's say, at a professional level, maybe 15 minutes."

Turell estimated that when a contestant spends $15,000 on prep and has about 15 minutes of stage time, those minutes on stage become expensive.

“That’s about $1,000 a minute,” Ash and Turell said.

The panel discussed a variety of topics including a current show in Vancouver, how the sport is promoted and more. Subscribe to the Olympia TV YouTube channel to watch this and all episodes of FRS and also follow @fitrockstarshow on Instagram.