EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 1H 5M
Unfiltered Strength Ep. 2: What it Costs to Compete
from Unfiltered Strength · host Connie Nightingale and Zach Price
In Episode 2 of Unfiltered Strength, we dive into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough, the real cost of getting into strength sports.From the outside, lifting might seem simple: show up, train hard, and get stronger. But once you step into the world of powerlifting, strongman, or competitive strength training, the financial side becomes very real and it adds up quickly.In this episode, we break down what it actually costs to go from a beginner just getting started to an athlete competing at higher levels.We cover:The cost of gym memberships and how training environments can impact progressCoaching fees and whether they’re worth the investmentCompetition entry fees and federation costsThe reality of travel expenses for meets and eventsEssential equipment (belts, shoes, sleeves, suits, and more) and how costs scale as you progressThe role of supplementation and how much athletes typically spendWe also talk about how these costs evolve as you move from local competitions to more competitive and elite levels, and what athletes should realistically expect if they want to take the sport seriously.
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In Episode 2 of Unfiltered Strength, we dive into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough, the real cost of getting into strength sports.From the outside, lifting might seem simple: show up, train hard, and get stronger. But once you step into the world of powerlifting, strongman, or competitive strength training, the financial side becomes very real and it adds up quickly.In this episode, we break down what it actually costs to go from a beginner just getting started to an athlete competing at higher levels.We cover:The cost of gym memberships and how training environments can impact progressCoaching fees and whether they’re worth the investmentCompetition entry fees and federation costsThe reality of travel expenses for meets and eventsEssential equipment (belts, shoes, sleeves, suits, and more) and how costs scale as you progressThe role of supplementation and how much athletes typically spendWe also talk about how these costs evolve as you move from local competitions to more competitive and elite levels, and what athletes should realistically expect if they want to take the sport seriously.
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Unfiltered Strength Ep. 2: What it Costs to Compete
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