I bet you have heard "Bodybuilding is an expensive sport". I certainly had. But despite my efforts during my prep I was unable to find a comprehensive and objective breakdown of what this expensive sport was actually going to be deducting from my bank account over the course of my season.
Below is a cost breakdown and the total of what my own prep for Season A 2022 looked like. I have kept the costs within the formal brackets of my 30 week prep plus 4 weeks competing. A total of 34 weeks. It is important to acknowledge that this is my own prep and the costs are reflected by my own choices, such as where I brought my bikini from and buying one for each competition. Nor does it list the cost of coaching and gym memberships total in the years before and after competing.
Let’s get into it -
*Table not incisive of weekly groceries
Item | Cost (AUD) | Frequency | Total (34 weeks) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Coaching (Diet & Training) | $115 | Weekly | $3910 | |
Posing Lessions | $80 | Monthly | $800 | June 21- March 22 |
Gym Membership | $25 | Weekly | $850 | |
Stage Bikinis +postage | $ 1,005.00 | One off | $ 1,005.00 | I had two bikinis made with Fit Angel Bikini and adore them. For more affordable bikinis look into Phoenix Posing Suits. |
Posing Bikini | $ 180.00 | One off | $ 180.00 | From muscledazzle.com |
Stage Heels | $170 | One off | $170 | Two pairs incase one breaks. I brought from SHOE ME |
One-Piece (swimsuit) +express creation | $260 | One off | $260 | I purchased from Creative Bikini and had them express it after I was asked to compete in swimsuit in a white suit 2 weeks out from comp. |
Sports Model Outfit | $50 | One off | $50 | Purchased with NBA on registration |
Sports Model Sneakers | $65 | One off | $65 | Purchased from DFO |
Comp Bag Essentials (Kmart + Glamfit) | $ 223.50 | One off | $ 223.50 | Full list here - a lot of it ended up being unnecessary https://www.shiquehairbeauty.com/competitiondayfaqs |
Jewelry (Glam Fit and Lovisa) | $ 111.43 | One Off | $ 111.43 | Glamfit discount code: thankyou10 Also get on the Black Friday sales. |
Hair Extensions | $ 300.00 | One off | $ 300.00 | |
Comp Nails (Full Acrylic Set) | $ 100.00 | One off | $100 | |
Posing Workshops ICN | $10 | Fortnightly | $10 | NBA run free posing workshops |
Competition Hair, Make Up & Tan Package | $400 | Twice | $800 | |
Comp Registration ICN Tropix | $ 839.00 | One off | $ 839.00 | *inclusive of membership, stage photos, initial category, and subsequent category entered. It costs about $80 each time you step stage. |
Registration NBA Brisbane Classic | $ 749.00 (inc sports model outfit) | One off | $ 699.00 (minus SM outfit) | |
TOTAL | | | $10,422.93 | |
For me the experience was worth it... however, looking at the total here is definitely a little eye watering. There are some things I would do differently if I had my time around knowing what I do know. The necessities being appropriate Coaching, Posing Lessons and Comp Registrations. I would have likely skipped on the hair extensions and buying comp day essentials to the T and picked up a second hand one-piece for $50-$70. Even though the one I ended up with was beautiful. Positively when I do choose to compete again I can reuse my amazing bikinis.
The cost of competing really is something that you should consider when choosing to endure a prep and get on stage. While there are some non negotiables to cost like the actual registration. There are absolutely ways to save when competing like looking into more affordable bikinis plus doing your own make up, tan and hair if you are comfortable to do so. Join facebook groups like https://www.facebook.com/groups/fitnesscompetitorsaustralia to keep and eye out for really great quality second hand comp gear.
I really hope this breakdown helps with your considerations to compete and knowing what you're truely getting into. If you yourself have any great tips on savings money when competing drop them in the comments below - I'm sure a lot of people would be interested!
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