What are the average earnings of an IFBB pro versus their expenses?

[6 Reps]

In the big picture here, what's tragically wrong with bodybuilding is that there is no money in it.  Never has been.  Perhaps someday that might change although I don't see it in the foreseeable future.  

When you say the few top guys make in the 6 figures, just compare that to the top athletes in golf, tennis, baseball, basketball, etc.  Those guys are making in the 7-8 figures, some even more.  And for the near top  pros I wouldn't guess they make that much.  I suppose they eke out a living (with no G4P).  And unfortunately it's all relatively short lived.  By the time you're 40, the contracts most likely have dried up.

If someone goes into bodybuilding just to make money, I think it would be tough road.  On the other hand, to me, there is no other feeling like training, watching your body change, and having a result that is breathtaking to look at. Not only to others, but to yourself.

[NYSTATEOFMIND]

Food-$1000 to 2k a month
Drugs-$250-$1250 a month
Rent (including utilities)
Health insurance -  
Trainer fees - None (Usually a training partner at most)
Nutritionist/steroid guru fees -  Shelby Starnes charges 1000 for a 16 week prep which is a bargain...Kai Greene's former con artist guru raped him for all it was worth.

do you have a guestimate what Oscar ArDONT  took him for?

[G_Thang]

do you have a guestimate what Oscar ArDONT  took him for?

oscar got 50% of kai's arnold money x 2.  I don't know what else kai paid to him.  remember kai would fly, feed and house oscar weeks out when he travel to shows.  there are videos of them in vegas for 2 weeks pre-show training.  kai was out of his mind. 

[MORTALCOIL]

oscar got 50% of kai's arnold money x 2.  I don't know what else kai paid to him.  remember kai would fly, feed and house oscar weeks out when he travel to shows.  there are videos of them in vegas for 2 weeks pre-show training.  kai was out of his mind. 

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

do you have a guestimate what Oscar ArDONT  took him for?

Based on his earnings, I would say close to 200k.  Oscar was not only getting 50% of winnings but Kai was housing him, food, meals, hotels...etc.  Oscar did do his job but he knew that he was getting more of the gravy train than he deserved and Kai wised up finally and hired Farah.

[G_Thang]

Based on his earnings, I would say close to 200k.  Oscar was not only getting 50% of winnings but Kai was housing him, food, meals, hotels...etc.  Oscar did do his job but he knew that he was getting more of the gravy train than he deserved and Kai wised up finally and hired Farah.

that's an understatement, vince.  i'm guessing oscar was getting as much as the little asian dude gets to train Dr Dre, and we know bodybuilding money is bullshit when compared to that.  i wonder how much he even saved during his time with oscar?

[the trainer]

I only spend 50 bucks a month in groceries because I clip coupons and email manufacturers for deals.  Its just that a lot bodybuilders have to go out to eat every evening like Ronnie Coleman

So you are a big internet marketing guru with lots of companies and yet you live in a trailer park and live off coupons and food stamps, why dont you just come clean and admit that you are a poor loser who has failed at every business that he has tried.

[Vince G, CSN MFT]

So you are a big internet marketing guru with lots of companies and yet you live in a trailer park and live off coupons and food stamps, why dont you just come clean and admit that you are a poor loser who has failed at every business that he has tried.

Don't live in a trailer park, never got or needed food stamps because of my budget slashing methods.  I simply live frugal and smart and it has allowed me to live without having to depend paycheck to paycheck like most people or work 40 hours a week.  That's a lesson I had to learn the hard way when I was laid off from Alltel in 2007....

My home is comfortable and I own property in other areas as well.  As far as couponing is concerned, its pretty easy and only takes a few minutes.....if you save a little...over time it becomes a lot and you can invest it in other things.  Why pay full price when you can negotiate a better deal on things for practically no effort at all.  For example, I just got emailed a 1.50 off coupon on Tyson Foods and I can take it to the market and double that coupon allowing me to buy boneless skinless chicken breast for 1.20 cents a lb.    

I welcome anyone to criticize me......its fine because when the shit hits the fan, you'll wish you clipped coupons just a bit.  As such you should appreciate the fact that I'm not burdening taxpayers with getting handouts ..

[NYSTATEOFMIND]

oscar got 50% of kai's arnold money x 2.  I don't know what else kai paid to him.  remember kai would fly, feed and house oscar weeks out when he travel to shows.  there are videos of them in vegas for 2 weeks pre-show training.  kai was out of his mind. 

GThang

I think Oscar had him loopey on that zen buddha bullshit and 0 carbs..hard to think straight in that state

[240 is Back]

I like the way many pros will film "a day in the life" in what must be rented shitty apartments or repo'd foreclosures.  They're private about the nicer houses in which they live.  understandable.  

[6 Reps]

This is funny...

[pro nitrousADRL]

How much gay4pay are they getting?