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Eric Janicki Breaks Down Annual Cost Of Being A Pro Bodybuilder: Up To $53k Per Year

by Greg Patuto Published on Dec 13, 2024

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Eric Janicki discussed all angles of what it takes financially to be a bodybuilder.

Eric Janicki, a popular bodybuilder and powerlifter with a large social media following, recently stopped competing but has not given up on bodybuilding as a whole. In a recent video, Janicki shared the overall cost to be a professional bodybuilder annually.

Janicki finished fifth at the NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships back in July. Following the competition, he announced that he would not compete going forward but plans to continue bodybuilding “on his own terms.”

The overall cost to be a bodybuilder is discussed by many in terms of health. What many might not know is exactly how much is costs to maintain this lifestyle. That is what Janicki intended to lay out in his recent video.

 

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Eric Janicki Discusses Overall Cost For Bodybuilding

Food & Nutrition

The price of groceries keeps going up and that means bodybuilders have to keep spending more and more on nutrition. This is one of the most important aspects of bodybuilding and can rack up a hefty bill depending on how you shop.

Janicki shared that a majority of his grocery bill comes from meats, fruits, and vegetables but different athlete will have different priorities to achieve goals.

  • Proteins: $150-$250
  • Carbs: $50-$100
  • Fats: $30-$50

Yearly Cost: $9,600-$14,000

Supplements

There are certain high-level bodybuilders that have sponsors and receive supplements for free but Janicki claims that this is rare.

Others will have to go out of pocket for different supplements. Like nutrition, the cost of supplements can depend on your goals at that time but there is an average, whick Janicki laid out monthly.

  • Protein Powders: $50-$100
  • Amino Acids: $20-$50
  • Pre-Workouts: $30-$60
  • Vitamins: $20-$40
  • Creatine and Glutamine: $20-$40

Yearly Cost: $3,600-$6,000

Gym & Coaching

Many athletes will go to the best of the best when it comes to gyms and facilities. Also, it is necessary to work with coaches and trainers that can push you to be the best you can be.

“Posing can make or break between fifth place and first place.”

Yearly Cost: $300-$12,000

 

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PEDs

This is another wide range annually but Janicki discussed the differences. He shared that PEDs can cost between $1,300 and $3,100 per year but advanced regimens can run between $8,000 and $25,000. He also discussed the prices of certain PEDs used.

“This is where most fall, a high-level amateur shooting for a pro card at a national-level show.”

  • Testosterone: $480-$1,200
  • Trenbolone: $240-$480
  • Anadrol: $120-$150
  • Winstrol: $120-$400

Yearly Cost: $1,300-$25,000

Show Fees, Travel, Etc.

An NPC membership costs $150 per year while it takes between $200 and $500 to compete in a show. Athletes must also account for hotels, travel, food prep, transportation, and tickets if friends and/or family wants to attend a certain show. There are many little aspects of bodybuilding that all add up.

Yearly Cost: $5,500-$9,500

Overall Annual Cost

Eric Janicki set the overall annual cost to be a bodybuilder at $26,000-$53,000. This is not intended to turn people away from bodybuilding. Instead, Janicki wanted to inform others who might not know what goes into being successful in bodybuilding.

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About Greg Patuto

Greg has covered the four major sports for six years and has been featured on sites such as Sports Illustrated, Fox Sports, SB Nation, NJ.com, and FanSided. Now, he is transitioning into the world of bodybuilding and strength sports.

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