Unfiltered Strength Ep. 2: What it Costs to Compete
From Unfiltered Strength by Zach Price & Connie Nightingale
April 15, 2026 · 1h 6m · Season 1 · Episode 2
About this episode
The episode discusses the financial costs associated with competing in strength sports.
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 progress Coaching fees and whether they’re worth the investment Competition entry fees and federation costs The reality of travel expenses for meets and events Essential equipment (belts, shoes, sleeves, suits, and more) and how costs scale as you progress The role of supplementation and how much athletes typically spend We 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.
People in this episode
Hosts: Zach Price, Connie Nightingale
Topics covered
- cost of strength sports
- financial aspects of powerlifting
- training expenses
- competition fees
- equipment costs
- supplementation expenses
Keywords
- strength sports
- powerlifting
- training costs
- competition fees
- equipment expenses
- supplementation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: powerlifting, strongman, competitive strength training
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