Female Bodybuilding

The folks at nubar are excited because nubar is a sponsor of the Ms. Fitness World this year. (I learned this because someone at nubar was kind enough to write and tell me. ) I applaud nubar, just as I do any organization that sponsors women's athletics. So kudos, nubar!

But I should also take this opportunity and challenge organizations to step up and sponsor female bodybuilding contests. The prize money available to female bodybuilders is only a fraction of what is there for male bodybuilders (further skewed by the splintering of the sport on the women's side into bodybuilding, figure, and fitness). It would be nice to see female bodybuilders, who are highly dedicated athletes, getting financial rewards on a par with male bodybuilders—not to mention judging standards that aren't schizophrenic and sexist.