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NPC/IFBB Pro Judge & Bodybuilder Jerry Ward Passes Away At 46
Bodybuilder and IFBB Pro Judge Jerry Ward has passed away at 46 years old.
Jerry Ward, bodybuilder, coach and IFBB Pro Judge, has passed away at 47 years old. News of his passing was announced by bodybuilding promoter Gary Udit on Instagram. Ward was commentating on a live stream for Udit’s 2022 NPC Teen, Collegiate and Masters Nationals in Pittsburgh, PA. At the time of this writing, no cause of death has been revealed.
Though the cause of death was not stated, Ward’s passing was only described as sudden overnight. He was in the middle of commentating the weekend’s events and even released a video on his YouTube channel only hours before his passing.
“Sadly we lost a terrific friend today with the passing of Jerry Ward. Jerry died suddenly last night. He was here in Pittsburgh commentating on the Live Stream of the NPC Teen, Collegiate and Masters Nationals. In the NPC and IFBB PRO LEAGUE over the years Jerry was an excellent competitor, judge, expediter, head judge and PPV commentator. His knowledge of the sport of Bodybuilding was unparalleled! Jerry was liked and loved by everyone he came in contact with! We are devastated at his passing.”
– Gary Udit
Jerry Ward: from competitive bodybuilder to outspoken commentator
Jerry Ward’s passion for bodybuilding started professionally in 1994 when he earned his personal trainer certification. Later in the early 2000s, Ward started work as a fitness model. He would later go on to not only compete in bodybuilding but also wrestling and even dabble in some acting in commercials and minor TV shows.
After his competitive career, Jerry Ward later gained attention and notoriety for his bodybuilding commentary on YouTube. Ward was known for his blunt and straightforward opinions. Not reluctant to speak his mind, Ward would often find himself in controversy for his outspoken opinions.
Generation Iron had previously sat down with Jerry Ward to discuss the modern state of bodybuilding. True to form, he was very outspoken about the dangers he saw in the sport – particularly when it came to drugs often used by athletes such as diuretics during contest prep.
You can watch a segment from our interview with Jerry Ward below:
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Jerry Ward also rose through the ranks to eventually become an NPC and IFBB Pro judge. Ward also owned a successful supplement brand and personal training business under the name Bios3 Training.
Jerry Ward’s competitive history
2015
NPC Capitol Grand Prix, 4th
Capitol Grand Prix, 3rd
NPC Maryland State/East Coast Classic, 3rd
NPC Baltimore Gladiator Classic, 13th
Baltimore Gladiator Classic, 6th
2009
NPC Pittsburgh Bodybuilding Fitness & Figure, 4th
2007
NPC Lehigh Valley Bodybuilding And Figure Championships, 2nd
NPC Pittsburgh Bodybuilding, Fitness, And Figure Contest, 8th
The entire staff at Generation Iron would like to extend condolences to friend and family of Jerry Ward during this difficult time. This story is still developing and will be updated as more information becomes available. For more news and updates – make sure to stay tuned to Generation Iron Fitness Network for all things bodybuilding, fitness, and strength sports.
Robert “Rock” Rothrock, Former Jr. Mr. America, Has Passed Away At 59
Robert Lewis Rothrock, aka “Rock”, has passed away at 59 years old.
Bodybuilder and former Jr. Mr. America Robert Rothrock passed away on June 25, 2022. He was 59 years old. Rothrock was better known by his competitive nickname “Rock” and was a promising bodybuilder during his prime. He was probably best known for having beaten Flex Wheeler in competition early in his career. At the time of this writing, no cause of death has been specified.
Robert Rothrock was a competitive bodybuilder who had a short lived competitive career – but showcased an incredible physique during his short run. In 1990, Rothrock competed in the NPC Junior Nationals – and notably defeated a young Flex Wheeler. The NPC Junior Nationals ended up being the final competition in Rothrock’s short career. Not a bad way to end his run.
You can check out a video of his posing routine during his prime below:
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Robert Rothrock was born in Rockwell, North Carolina on April 12, 1963. He was known as a “gentle giant” and considered a friend to all in the bodybuilding community. His reputation as a kind and personable person preceded him – both in and outside of bodybuilding. After his bodybuilding career, Rothrock worked at Milwaukee Tools for 27 years and also Eaton Aerospace for 12 years.
Beyond bodybuilding and weightlifting, Rothrock’s favorite pastime was watching NFL – his favorite team was the New Orleans Saints.
Regardless of the short lived nature of his competitive career – Robert Rothrock was a man passionate about bodybuilding and a brother in the sport. His positive attitude and friendly nature brought nothing but a bright light into the industry. Generation Iron sends condolences to friends and family during this challenging time.
This story is still developing and Generation Iron will update as soon as more information becomes available. For more news and all things bodybuilding – make sure to stay tuned to the Generation Iron Fitness Network.
Derek Dufour has been managing all digital operations on the Generation Iron Network for over six years. He currently manages a team of editors, writers, and designers to provide up-to-date content across the GI Network.
2022 Chicago Pro Results
Here are the results from the 2022 Chicago Pro!
The 2022 Chicago Pro is one of the biggest shows of the year. It took place on Friday and Saturday at the Tinley Convention Center in Tinley Park, IL. Hunter Labrada did not return to the competition to defend his title, which means there would be a new champion crowned.
Antoine Vaillant returned to the stage after a second-place finish during the Vancouver Pro last week. This was his ultimate return to the stage following heart issues that he has been dealing with. Vaillant has proven that he is a force when he is at his very best. Tim Budesheim and Dorian Haywood also came in with hopes of making an impact in the Men’s Open division.
During the finals on night one, Bo Lewis was crowned champion of 212 while JT Pelkey won Classic Physique to punch their tickets to the Olympia.
The first night of the results have been announced with six divisions handing out qualifications to the biggest show of the year. Checkout the results from the event below, along with official score cards.
2022 Chicago Pro: All Division Winners
Men’s Open: Coming soon!
Classic Physique: JT Pelkey
Men’s 212: Bo Lewis
Men’s Physique: Nick Koeu
Women’s Bodybuilding: Coming soon!
Bikini: Coming soon!
Fitness: Coming soon!
Figure: Julia Champlin
Women’s Physique: Ashley Jones
Wellness: Isamara Santos
2022 Chicago Pro Breakdown
Women’s Physique
First Place – Ashley Jones
Second Place – Natalie Rae Wolfe
Third Place – Amanda Machado
Fourth Place – Jonquil S. Baugh
Fifth Place – Diana Schnaidt
Sixth Place – Oksana Piari
Wellness
First Place – Isamara Santos
Second Place – Jasmine Payne
Third Place – Nerilde Garcia Strey
Fourth Place – Alexis Figueroa Quesada
Fifth Place – Kat Williams
Sixth Place – Brooke Donnelly
Figure
First Place – Julia Champlin
Second Place – Anita Davis
Third Place – Zul’fiya Bitiyeva
Fourth Place – Danielle Rose
Fifth Place – Samantha Jerring
Sixth Place – Shana Malcolm
Men’s Physique
First Place – Nick Koeu
Second Place – Jeremy Potvin
Third Place – Charjo Grant
Fourth Place – Corey Morris
Fifth Place – Winston Sullivan
Sixth Place – Shun Kaneko
Classic Physique
First Place – JT Pelkey
Second Place – Tommy Clark
Third Place – John Le
Fourth Place – Cody Amey
Fifth Place – Wilfredo Victoria
Sixth Place – Hugo Silva
Men’s 212
First Place – Bo Lewis
Second Place – Peter Castella
Third Place – Fabricio de Souza Moreira
Fourth Place – Derik Olsan
Fifth Place – Jason Joseph
Sixth Place – Ryan Walters
Fitness
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2022 Chicago Pro Official Score Cards
Generation Iron wishes to congratulate all the great athletes who earned a win at the IFBB Chicago Pro 2022. Make sure to check out our full IFBB Pro results page from this year and previous years right here to catch up on any action you may have missed!
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.
2022 Chicago Pro Scorecards
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LISTEN: Bodybuilder Zac Aynsley Releases New EDM Single With Psyko Punkz & Wim Hof
Zac Aynsley releases a new song that you 100% need to add into your workout playlist.
Zac Aynsley is likely best known as a competitive bodybuilder with an incredible physique and strong social media presence. His bodybuilding journey was featured in our documentary feature film – Bigorexia. Bringing even more attention to the rising bodybuilding star. But beyond bodybuilding, Aynsley is also a DJ, and he’s teamed up with Psyko Punkz and Wim Hof to release a brand new EDM single.
Before Zac Aynsley transformed his physique and became a bodybuilder – he lived a party lifestyle. Part of that party lifestyle came from his talent and passion for creating music as a DJ. Eventually, due to health concerns, Aynsley had to change his lifestyle. He discovered bodybuilding and everything changed.
However, Aynsley never lost that passion for creating beats and music. He used his strong following on social media to springboard his brand and promote brand new music that he created himself. His latest song, The Alchemist, combines his talents with Psyko Punkz and Wim Hof. The result is a motivational banger that also combines enigmatic breathing exercise for a more spiritual experience. You can watch the music video for the song below:
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In 2020, Zac Aynsley was featured in GQ magazine, where he went into extreme detail about his past and the rollercoaster journey towards becoming a fitness superstar. A journey that turned him into a bodybuilder, fitness influencer, and entrepreneur that has dedicated himself towards using his passion and platform to promote mental wellness and positive thinking. At a young age, Aynsley suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts. Fitness was a major way for him to change his outlook – and now he wants to give back.
This might explain why his latest single integrates breathing exercises into thumping beats and blaring electronic tones. The concept of mental wellness is a massive part of Zac Aynsley’s life – in both bodybuilding and his other endeavors.
Zac Aynsley previously sat down with Generation Iron for an exclusive interview where he talked about the current state of bodybuilding – including how social media and drug culture has changed the sport. You can watch a segment from that interview below:
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If you like the vibes that The Alchemist put down in Aynsley’s latest single – you can check out his entire discography on his official Spotify landing page. You can also listen to his latest track and add to it to your workout playlist below.
Vince McMahon Announces Retirement From WWE
Vince McMahon has decided to call it a career amid investigations.
Vince McMahon has officially retire from his role as Chairman and CEO of WWE.
McMahon took to Twitter on Friday afternoon to make the announcement. This decision comes a month after he stepped away from his duties after investigations launched into alleged payoffs to former employees.
At 77, time for me to retire.Thank you, WWE Universe.Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful
— Vince McMahon (@VinceMcMahon) July 22, 2022
“As I approach 77 years old, I feel it’s time for me to retire as Chairman and CEO of WWE. Throughout the years, it’s been a privilege to help WWE bring you joy, inspire you, thrill you, surprise you, and always entertain you. I would like to thank my family for mightily contributing to our success, and I would also like to thank all of our past and present Superstars and employees for their dedication and passion for our brand,” McMahon said in a statement.
Vince McMahon shared that Chairwoman and Co-CEO Stephanie McMahon and Co-CEO Nick Khan would be taking over the reins. Additionally, McMahon took the time to thank the viewers for helping build what turned out to be a billion-dollar company.
“Most importantly, I would like to thank our fans for allowing us into your homes every week and being your choice of entertainment. I hold the deepest appreciation and admiration for our generations of fans all over the world who have liked, currently like, and sometimes even love our form of Sports Entertainment.”
In June, McMahon decided to step away from his post as investigations went on about alleged payments to female employees. According to The Wall Street Journal, McMahon paid a total of $12 million to multiple women to keep quiet about alleged affairs and misconduct.
Vince McMahon enjoyed a career with WWE that spanned over five decades. He took control of the company during the 1980s from his father, Vince McMahon Sr. During his time, McMahon appeared as a broadcaster and on-screen talent, along with running the company from the top.
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Chad Martin Profile & Stats
The biography, life, and accomplishments of Chad Martin
Chad Martin is a German/Scottish American International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) natural bodybuilder born on August 7th, 1971. Martin competes in the Men’s Bodybuilding Grand Masters class. At 2021 Natural Olympia, Martin placed fourth place. This year, Martin plans to make his 19th Natural Olympia appearance.
Interestingly, he’s sometimes referred to as “The Bowflex Guy” after appearing in Bowflex’s 2005 widespread national commercial.
Below is a complete breakdown of Chad Martin’s profile, stats, biography, training, and diet regimen.
Full Name: Chad Martin
Weight
Height
Date Of Birth
210 lbs (off-season), 185-190 lbs (competition)
6’0”
08/07/1971
Division
Era
Nationality
Men’s Bodybuilding Grand Masters
2010
German/Scottish American
Biography
Chad Martin was born on August 7th, 1971, in Washington State. Martin’s weightlifting routine started on a farm, throwing around hay bales. These rigorous summers built Martin a solid and robust physique for high school sports.
Martin’s first love began with baseball. And once his baseball career was over, he started lifting at a local gym. The gym owner and close friend convinced him to enter a local bodybuilding show. Of course, Martin found his next love in natural bodybuilding; the rest is history.
Chad Martin has been competing in natural bodybuilding for decades. Martin joined the INBA PNBA league after frustration with his hunch about the integrity of other natural bodybuilding leagues. He’s now competed in most Natural Olympia shows and against top champions, including Philip Ricardo Jr. and Kiyoshi Moody.
Martin considers himself “Forever Natural” and has never considered steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs.
Competition History
Best Showings
Overall World Champion-2012 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia XV (RENO)
2nd Place-2002 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia V (Phoenix-Silver Medal)-1st Pro Show
3rd Place-2004 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia VII (Las Vegas-Bronze Medal)*
5th Place-2005 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia VIII (Las Vegas)*
5th Place-2012 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Reno)
5th Place-2015 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Las Vegas)*
2nd Place-2016 PNBA Mr. Natural Universe (Austin-Silver Medal)*
3rd Place-2018 PNBA Masters Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas-Bronze Medal)
4th Place-2021 PNBA Grand Masters Mr. Natural Olympia
3-Time Overall Team USA Champion (2004, 2005, 2012)
Pro Contests
4th Place-2021 PNBA Grand Masters Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)
6th Place-2020 PNBA Masters Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)
10th Place-2020 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)
10th Place-2019 PNBA Masters Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)*
19th Place-2019 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)*
3rd Place (Bronze)-2018 PNBA Masters Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)
9th Place-2018 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)
11th Place-2017 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)
10th Place-2016 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)
2nd Place-2016 PNBA Mr. Natural Universe (Austin)*
5th Place-2015 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)*
6th Place-2015 PNBA Mr. Natural Universe (Austin)
12th Place-2014 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (San Diego)
7th Place-2014 PNBA Mr. Natural Universe (Chicago)
13th Place-2013 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (San Diego)
7th Place-2013 PNBA Mr. Natural Universe (Chicago)
5th Place-2012 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Reno)
5th Place-2005 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)*
3rd Place-2004 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Vegas)*
2nd Place-2002 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia (Phoenix)
2012 ABA/INBA Natural Bodybuilding Hall of Fame Inductee
Overall Champion- 2012 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia XV (RENO)#1
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2012 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia XV (RENO-#7 Gold Medal)
Overall Champion- 2012 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas)#3
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2012 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas) #12
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2011 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia XIV (RENO-#6 Gold Medal)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2011 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas) #11
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2010 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia XIII (RENO-#6 Gold Medal)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2010 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas) #10
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2009 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Los Angeles)
2nd Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2008 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia XI (San Francisco-Silver Medal)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2008 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Los Angeles)
2nd Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2007 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia X (Greece-Silver Medal)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2007 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Los Angeles)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2006 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas)
5th Place- Professional Class- 2005 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia VIII (Las Vegas)*
1st Place- Tall/Heavy Class- 2005 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia VIII (Las Vegas-#4 Gold Medal)
Overall Champion- 2005 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas)#2
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2005 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas)
3rd Place- Professional Class- 2004 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia VII (Las Vegas-Bronze Medal)*
1st Place- Medium Tall Class- 2004 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia VII (Las Vegas-#3 Gold Medal)*
Overall Champion- 2004 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2004 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas)
4th Place- Professional Class- 2003 WFNA Supernatural (Seattle, WA)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2003 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas)*
2nd Place-Professional Class- 2002 PNBA Mr. Natural Olympia V (Phoenix-Silver Medal)-1st Pro Show.
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2002 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia V (Phoenix-#2 Gold Medal)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2002 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas)
1st Place-HeavyWeight -2002 West Coast Natural Bodybuilding Championships (Kennewick)
Overall Winner- 2002 West Coast Natural Bodybuilding Championships (Kennewick)
2nd Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2001 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Universe (Los Angeles)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2001 ABA/INBA Mr. Natural Olympia IV (Hawaii-#1 Gold Medal)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2001 ABA/INBA Team USA Natural Nationals (Las Vegas)
1st Place-Tall/Heavy Class- 2001 ABA/INBA Mr. Hollywood Natural (Los Angeles)
2nd Place-HeavyWeight-2000 IronMan Natural Bodybuilding Championships (Everett)
1st Place-HeavyWeight -2000 Inland Pacific Natural Bodybuilding Championships (Spokane)
Overall Winner- 2000 Inland Pacific Natural Bodybuilding Championships (Spokane)
1st Place-HeavyWeight -2000 West Coast Natural Bodybuilding Championships (Richland)
Overall Winner- 2000 West Coast Natural Bodybuilding Championships
1st Place-HeavyWeight -2000 NorthWest Natural Bodybuilding Championships (Portland)
1st Place-HeavyWeight -1999 NorthWest Natural Bodybuilding Championships
1st Place-HeavyWeight -1999 West Coast Natural Bodybuilding Championships
*Note: *denotes gained placing from failed drug test by another competitor (8 in total)
Chad Martin’s Workout Routine
Martin said that he’s been following a six-day split routine since the covid pandemic and has one day saved for cardio. On the other days, he’ll include cardio after lifts and train a different muscle group daily.
Martin performs an old-school pyramid scheme, performing three sets ranging from five to 10 reps. After about four weeks, Martin will do either a deload week, perform various exercises for 100 reps or follow his “Tetris Ten” training methodology to shock his muscles.
Martin uses various equipment when training, including machines, barbells, cables, dumbbells, Bowflex, Nautilus, TRX, etc. He firmly believes adding variety to your workouts is imperative for muscle shock.
Favorite Exercises
When asked about his favorite exercises, Martin asserted:
“Bowflex is my favorite piece of equipment in the gym, then I would say dumbbells. I don’t really have a favorite, I just enjoy training and the way it makes me feel, so I enjoy training every day, I just try to mentally prepare myself for that body part that day and make it fun and enjoyable, try not to think of it as work.”
Nutrition
Regarding Martin’s diet, he stated:
“After 40, my diet hasn’t changed a whole lot. My standard is oatmeal on lifting days, spinach, carrot, beet shake on cardio days or smaller muscle group days, tuna for lunch, Advocare protein bar and shake for pre and post-workout.
Dinners vary a little but usually it is bison, steak, chicken or fish with a starchy carb like potatoes or brown rice with lots of veggies, such as Brussel sprouts, green beans, cabbage and some fruit.
The major difference from in season and offseason is cheat days and then no cheat days and enjoy the holidays, then just slowly reduce calories over a few months time.
I have been sponsored by Advocare for 20 years and have only used their great products for the entire time.”
Personal Life
Besides competing in natural bodybuilding, Chad Martin has taught physical education and computer tech at a juvenile jail in WA for the last few decades.
Martin lives an active lifestyle while not prepping for bodybuilding shows or working. He enjoys being a dad and loves to watch his kids play games (one’s a professional baseball player), train with them, and coach them. In addition, the Martin family loves sports and will partake in anything active, including riding bikes, pickleball, basketball, and tennis.
Mike Tyson Reflects on His Mortality: “My Expiration Date is Coming Close Really Soon”
Mike Tyson reflects on his life and mortality in recent podcast.
Famed former heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson reflected on his mortality in a recent podcast episode. The legend spoke to his therapist Sean McFarland (aka Seano) and the two had a profound conversation about life and mortality.
Mortality can be quite the discouraging thing to think on. While so many people live their lives as if there’s no tomorrow, the reality is that one day we all will leave this mortal plane. Everyone has an expiration date and as such that means the time spent on this plane is limited. At the end of the day, none of us are going to make it out of this life alive.
To some, that may sound like a dark and depressing thing to contemplate. But it is reality and it is something that humans should reflect on before their time is up. One such human that appears to thinking on this often is former boxing heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.
In recent years, Mike Tyson has shown himself to be a very changed man. Now an entrepreneur and advocate for mental health and the use of plant medicine, Tyson often reflects on his past, present and future, particularly how he will be facing his final days.
Reflecting on Mortality
A recent episode of his podcast saw the former boxing champion reflect on his mortality. In the episode Tyson spoke specifically about his thoughts on death and the reality that he has less years ahead as he does behind him.
“We’re all going to die one day, of course. Then I look in the mirror and I see those little spots on my face and I go ‘wow, my expiration date is coming close really soon, what do you do with that, how do you think about that death thing?”
While many have grown to love the more jovial side of Mike Tyson these days, the truth is that the former heavyweight champion is a deep thinker. He is a man who often reflects on his life, both the good and the bad, and tries to come away from the experience hoping to find the ultimate truth of his existence. Many individuals aren’t self-reflective which can often times lead them to lying to themselves, refusing to accept the truth about themselves, all in hopes of living up to the image they hold of themselves.
Facing Reality
Mike Tyson on the other hand is choosing to be more holistic and honest with himself about his life. Seano, Tyson’s therapist and friend, had this to say about his own mortality.
“I don’t want to die screaming. I’ve heard the last rights of a lot of people – a lot of famous people – and they’re getting ready to die, and they leave this planet screaming. The New York Times says this, the Vanity Fair says that but they become scared little boys in the end because they’re not right with truth and they’re haunted by all of their demons. I just want to die consciously, after a good swim hopefully.”
It’s refreshing to hear Mike Tyson speak on such heavy topics with a sense of grace and understanding rather than coming from a place of fear.
Watch the full podcast episode here.
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Mike O’Hearn Show: Mike Reveals All On His Public Beef With Mark Bell
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Episode 8: Mike O’Hearn opens up about his past beef with Mark Bell and debates whether or not Jay Cutler would be a bodybuilding legend if he never won Mr. Olympia.
For bodybuilders and strength athletes – the gym is a sacred place. It’s, essentially, their work office. The job is taken seriously. So what happens when others disrespect the space and your training? Is it okay to confront someone? Is it okay to get aggressive? In Generation Iron and Barbend’s latest episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show, Mike reflects on his public past beef with Mark Bell and debates with Vlad Yudin about confrontations in the gym. O’Hearn also discusses the goal of winning a trophy vs the personal goal of bettering yourself.
In 2016, Mike O’Hearn and Mark Bell trades shots against each other online via their YouTube channels. Mark and Mike had trained together multiple times – when suddenly it had seemed something went south. Mark Bell felt disrespected and posted a video calling out O’Hearn. The video reached hundreds of thousands of views. You can watch the original video below:
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Since then we have seen multiple training videos of these two together. Clearly, whatever problem they had with each other was buried and they moved on. But what was the true nature of the beef? We took the opportunity to ask O’Hearn directly in our latest episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show.
The conversation opened up to a topic about aggression and confrontation in the gym. What do you do when you are disrespected in the gym? When your time is disrespected? When your space is disrespected? Do you snap and flip out to prove a point like Guy Cisternino recently did? Or do you let it go and focus on yourself? We touched upon both of these during our conversation. Let’s jump into it.
The Truth About Mike O’Hearn and Mark Bell’s Beef
When confronted about the beef between Mike O’Hearn and Mark Bell – Mike simply laughed it off. He admits that the two have been and are still very good friends. In fact, the beef itself was staged. They wanted to have a little fun and take their fan bases for a ride.
From the modern context of 2022, O’Hearn also took this as an opportunity to highlight how much today’s online culture over-reacts to things in a mob mentality. O’Hearn believes that people are simply waiting to take a public figure down – no matter how small the infraction.
Mike O’Hearn reveals even more of his “trickster” side by talking about another staged video he more recently published. He has a friend and training partner that uses a can to walk for support. In the video, O’Hearn staged kicking out the cane from under his friend while they were in the gym. It was short. He recalls it being about seven seconds. Instantly the online community turned on him. They wanted him cancelled. But in reality, they were good friends.
This ties back to our previous episode where Mike O’Hearn talks about actions vs words. A single word or even a one-off action means nothing. It’s about the consistency of actions over time. Modern culture seems to be rejecting this – at least in online communities.
Is It Okay To Confront Someone That Annoys You In The Gym?
Mike O’Hearn expands the “beef’ topic to discuss arguments and confrontations in the gym. When is it okay to call someone out who is being disrespectful? Maybe they are hogging up a machine just staring at their phone. Or perhaps they are filming a stupid viral video that is taking up space and disrupting others who are trying to train. Or maybe the gym-goer is a creep bothering a woman like the man viral TikTok videos that have grown popular.
O’Hearn thinks that this entire conversation is very layered and complicated. He has no problem with the general notion of confronting someone in the gym. But the reason for the confrontation has to be legitimate. There is a gap between generations. Some older bodybuilders and strength athletes may get annoyed by young guys who are doing nothing wrong – other than being more in tune with modern society and technology. In that case, perhaps they don’t deserve confrontation and the older gym patron is simply out of touch.
On the other hand, Mike O’Hearn wants to promote how the gym is a sacred space for strength athletes. It’s more than a hobby. It’s their job and passion. And just like how there are rules of conduct at work. There need to be rules of conduct in the gym. When those rules are broken – it’s okay to confront the person breaking them.
Does Winning Mr. Olympia Matter?
Another topic of discussion was the mentality behind winning. Mike O’Hearn makes the case that winning does not matter. At all. He thinks that the trophy is nothing but a material possession. And that others calling you “the best” means nothing to your own ability.
Vlad Yudin gives pushback on this. He believes there is more to life than winning – but winning something like the Mr. Olympia has great impact and does mean something. It’s proof that your efforts bested everyone else in the world.
Mike O’Hearn simply can’t get behind that. He believes that the person who did their best and truly went above and beyond – but only placed 10th – is more successful than the guy who only wanted to win and got 2nd. Why? Because the person who only wanted to win will still be disappointed and, at worst, he will eventually lose drive to continue to be his best without the carrot on a stick of a trophy in front of him.
“I don’t think it mattered if he [Jay Cutler] won. We would still be talking about him.”
– Mike O’Hearn
Mike O’Hearn goes as far to say that someone like Jay Cutler would still be a legend and a superstar even if he never won a single Mr. Olympia. If he stayed second to Ronnie his entire career – he would still be talked about with the same passion as he is today. Because whether or not Cutler wins – his physique, mentality, and personality remain the same.
Wrap Up
Mike O’Hearn and Vlad Yudin get into quite the debate on these topics. So you can watch their full comments and the details by watching our latest episode of The Mike O’Hearn Show above. Make sure to catch new episodes every Friday only on Generation Iron. Or where ever podcasts are downloaded.
Milos Sarcev Raves About Michal Krizo After Meeting In Person: “Hype Is Real!”
Milos Sarcev was blown away by Michal Krizo’s physique when they met in person.
Milos Sarcev continues to be one of the most influential figures in bodybuilding. If he gives his approval, that means you must be doing something right. Well, new NPC competitor Michal Krizo gained that approval and then some when he met Krizo in person.
Krizo announced last week that he would be making the switch to NPC from IFBB Elite Pro. This gives him a chance to compete for his Pro Card and eventually make his way to the Olympia stage. Krizo has made it clear that this is his goal as he takes his next steps in competition. This is also good for NPC as they get one of the hottest up-and-coming talents in the sport. There will be eyeballs all over competitions that Krizo is apart of.
Krizo and Sarcev recently met in person and the coach had some great things to say about his physique.
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“Hype is REAL!!! Holly shit!!! @ifbbmichalkrizokrizanek is OUTSTANDING! Pictures and videos don’t do him a justice…You have to see him in person. So much QUALITY.”
Milos Sarcev on Michal Krizo: “Pictures and videos don’t capture the real look”
Milos Sarcev took Michal Krizo through a posing routine when they met face-to-face. Many competitors are active on social media showing off their physique but Sarcev believes that you have to see Krizo in person to believe his look.
“First, pictures and videos don’t capture the real look – I promise you that. Michal looks much more impressive in person. Sheer size and muscle quality can really be appreciated only to the naked eye – when you see him in person.”
Krizo recently made a change in divisions so there has been a gap in his training. Sarcev made sure to remind viewers that Krizo is not preparing like he is used to in terms of diet and supplements. This means that there is more to offer when he is at his absolute best.
“Keep in mind that he is traveling, not eating, not taking supplements – yet he looks like this year around…He is 100% committed to make an impact in our Federation…and that’s why he signed up for. There was no challenge at the Elite, so he didn’t have to push to the limits…Now, he’ll have the best of the best on the stage with him and he can’t wait to be tested. WATCH OUT!!!”
It is unknown when Michal Krizo will make his debut in NPC but there will be plenty of hype surrounding this performance. According to Milos Sarcev, that hype is warranted and very much real.
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