If your a bodybuilder to make money you're in the wrong sport/industry
No one gets into bodybuilding with the intention of getting rich.
If your a bodybuilder to make money you're in the wrong sport/industry
No one gets into bodybuilding with the intention of getting rich.
No they don't get payed near what they put into it.Sure lady's deserve the same because they work just as hard as the men bodybuilders. Unfortunately i don't think the popularity is even close to the men O so in-turn the pay out is nowhere near the men's!
As far as making a living from the contests they can't ,seminar's,guest posing,sponsored by fitness industry (supplements)are the ways they make their living.
No they don't get payed near what they put into it.Sure lady's deserve the same because they work just as hard as the men bodybuilders. Unfortunately i don't think the popularity is even close to the men O so in-turn the pay out is nowhere near the men's!
As far as making a living from the contests they can't ,seminar's,guest posing,sponsored by fitness industry (supplements)are the ways they make their living.
I just looked up the total prize money for the Mr. Olympia and I can't believe how much they rip off the winners. They make multi-millions of dollars for the weekend and their total pay out was only $950,000
You have any idea what it cost to put on the show? The venue, advertising, almost $1M in payouts, staff, staging, etc. When you wanna get a clue as to what an event cost to put on get back with something like "olympia only pays out X% of the gross revenue".... maybe that would be a little more of an argument. How much does the show net? Any idea?
In case you forgot about the rest of the world outside here, most think it is a gross freak show of juiced up meat-heads.... Meaning its not that popular with people outside this world. It doesnt bring in nearly the money of any other sport/competition.
If its your passion go compete, you know the "pay" up front. Would you take any other "job" knowing the pay, then complain about it on payday?
Yes but some of us make a living in the field.
I will look into getting the profit info, but do really think these guys are possibly hurting for money? Lol right.... I guarantee you that with all the money they make from vendors paying to get a booth at the expo that their costs are covered. There are hundreds of vendors there paying a pretty penny to put their booth up. Then you add in ticket sales and I guarantee you that these guys walked away with millions in their pockets. Mr. Olympia tickets are expensive as shit, especially if you paid for the entire weekend or got VIP packages.
You're not telling me anything new about the bodybuilding industry. I know it's a freak show, but there is still a HUGE following and the supplement industry is a billion dollar industry.
It`s in vegas... do you know what the freight elevator operator gets paid? Probably $20/hr at least, its all union, all about union fees...uhh I mean jobs. I did a trade show in vegas and it was some of the worst staff ever, lazy mofo`s that are literally untouchable. I paid $2,000 for a 10`x10` space for 4 days... this was an empty piece of carpet. BUT I do believe who ever can pull together the biggest show there is (in class) deserves to be rewarded well. The "huge" following is relative and small compared to other events/sports.
Body Building is getting paid what it is worth. You can't compare it to sports that are popular in USA. Body Building for the most is not a popular sport and most of the public looks down upon it because of drugs. It will never be main stream because of that.
What criteria are you using to decide what Pro BB's are worth? Revenue is being generated because of them and some people are putting a lot of it in their pocket. For instance the NPC has over 50,000 members that's $6,000,000 and each promoter pays a large fee. Your correct ....it will never be mainstream but is paying the top 20 competitors in the sport a $5,000 salary a month unreasonable? It would help pay bills and buy a good health insurance policy.
What criteria are you using to decide what Pro BB's are worth? Revenue is being generated because of them and some people are putting a lot of it in their pocket. For instance the NPC has over 50,000 members that's $6,000,000 and each promoter pays a large fee. Your correct ....it will never be mainstream but is paying the top 20 competitors in the sport a $5,000 salary a month unreasonable? It would help pay bills and buy a good health insurance policy.
The Union basher....:banghead: This whole thread is about why bodybuilders are not paid fairly. Professional athletes such as baseball, basketball and football are all organized and represented by a Union. They have business agents who are negotiating with owners and the leagues based on revenue....its all market driven. Professional BB's should organize and partner with the IFBB, promoters, sponsors etc. to create a fair market salary. Prize $$$ is the bonus.....no different than the winners of an NBA championship would receive.