Tag: Bodybuilding
Hulk Hogan References Big Weight Loss In Recent Photo
Hulk Hogan has dropped some weight due to health issues but still has massive arms.
When thinking of the history of the WWE, there are three names that come to mind — The Rock, Stone Cold, and of course, Hulk Hogan.
Terry Bollea, who became known as the great Hulk Hogan, was without a doubt the most popular wrestler of his generation. Hogan would parade around the ring using his skills on the microphone and incredible physique to dominate opponents and stay at the top. Hogan’s strength was unmatched and this was put on display during Wrestlemania III when he body slammed Andre The Giant.
Now, the 68-year-old Hogan has lost a significant amount of weight after putting together a strenuous training program. Despite the weight loss, Hogan still has some impressive arms.
“Back to my 9th grade weight 275lbs brother HH”
It is not surprising that a professional wrestler would run into some injuries. During his career, Hulk Hogan undergone upwards of 25 surgeries over the last decade. This is a number that was revealed by fellow wrestler Ric Flair, who knows Hogan well during their time as colleagues.
Flair made recent comments on his podcast, Ric Flair Wooooo Nation Uncensored. He spoke on some health issues that have been surrounding Hogan.
“He’s having some really bad health issues, but he keeps up with me. We support each other, good and bad. When I was in the hospital, he flew up that day like everybody else that came up to see me…Hulk was gracious, Jimmy Hart was great. I don’t remember seeing them because I was in a coma but they made the effort to go. Those are the kind of things that mean a lot,” flair said.
While this picture was posted after Flair’s comments, Hulk Hogan has not commented on the alleged issues. It is unknown if he plans to or if he will just let it be. One thing we do know is that Hogan is still a massive human being and at this point, it seems like that is never going to change.
Hogan has one of the most famous physiques in professional wrestling history. He was not shy about showing off his 24-inch pythons either as it became one of his tactics to get the crowd pumped up. This is not an easy physique to duplicate but Chris Hemsworth is doing his best. Hemsworth is preparing to portray Hogan in an unnamed biopic.
If Hulk Hogan is dealing with health issues then we all wish him well. If this recent photo is any indication, the legendary wrestler looks strong and in shape. The training regiment might be intense but it seems to be working.
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Bodybuilder Reza Rezamand Wins First Show After Ladybird Bite Caused Sepsis
Reza Rezamand returned to the stage in victorious fashion.
Reza Rezamand has completed one of the most incredible and unique returns that you will ever see.
In November of 2016, Rezamand was taken to the hospital after being bit by a ladybird. The bite triggered a reaction that caused his foot to swell and turn black. The bite became infected and Rezamand contracted sepsis. He was given a 30% chance of survival after the infection caused a chain reaction all over is body.
Reza Rezamand made his return during the Natural Bodybuilding Federation competitions held in London over the weekend and put on a show. He competed in four events wining one gold, two silver, and one bronze medal. Rezamand was able to get down to his desired weight of 84kg and 4% body fat so he felt comfortable competing.
“Big Thanks to @2brospro_events for this Amazing show and seeing so many great athletes and great atmosphere ??❤1st, 2nd, 2nd, 3rd, sorry tried but next time even stronger and better? ??@npcworldwideofficial ❤,’ rezamand wrote on instagram.
“These preps were an amazingly spiritual experience. Bodybuilding is a subjective and difficult sport .
I would never recommend anyone do a bodybuilding prep that isn’t doing it for the challenge of self development. But if that is the mindset, not only will you become the best version of yourself, but you will learn so much about your mind, and spirit along the way that it will improve your self awareness for life. The iron temple… ■INVEST IN YOU■”
Reza Rezamand gained an interested in fitness at an extremely young age. He began Muay Thai kickboxing classes at the age of 12 and this caused his passion to grow to exponential heights. He grew up as a huge fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger and this led him down the path of bodybuilding. Rezamand began competing in natural bodybuilding but had to put it on hold in 2016.
Rezamand began feeling discomfort in his hand and neck after being bitten. This is when he drove himself to a hospital, where they admitted him for the night and was given antibiotics. The medicine did not work and his foot began to swell. This is when he was moved to another hospital and this is where they determined that the bite had caused sepsis.
The doctors did not give him a great chance but Rezamand was able to defeat the infection and return to the stage. The 37-year-old bodybuilder will not be able to compete moving forward and train at his usual level.
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Talking Huge With Craig Golias | EP 21: Is The Iranian Hulk Photoshopped?
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Craig Golias thinks Iranian Hulk is photoshopped and shares his thoughts on photoshopping in bodybuilding.
Welcome to another episode of Talking Huge – a weekly digital series in which Craig Golias talks in-depth with Vlad Yudin on the latest trending topics in bodybuilding. Raw, honest, and uncut – Craig Golias shares his opinions on all things bodybuilding. In this episode, Craig Golias reacts to the death… and then not death of legendary bodybuilder Victor Richards and also discusses where the line is drawn regarding substances in natural bodybuilding.
Craig Golias is a man who is extremely large – being HUGE is part of his entire persona. It’s very obvious to anyone who met him that he’s truly large in real life. But there are many people who think that Golias’ photos are edited or photoshopped to look more impressive. Craig claims that he never photoshops his images – but admits to using extreme angling to create the illusion that he’s bigger than he really is. In either case, there’s no denying that Craig is an extremely massive person physically.
But photoshopping in bodybuilding is a very real thing. In fact, it’s very real beyond bodybuilding as well. Whether it’s filters on Instagram or airbrushing models in magazines and commercials – the human body is constantly being altered to look “perfect.” For the bodybuilding industry, this is almost always seen by fans as a betrayal. Bodybuilding is about perfecting the body into something larger than life. To fake that is essentially a cheat.
That’s why in this week’s episode of Talking Huge we discuss about a variety of different topics that all tie into one theme – photoshopping. The discussion springboards first from a discussion about the Martyn Ford vs Iranian Hulk boxing match and snowballs into various stories involving photoshop scandals and the very concept behind photoshopping in bodybuilding. Let’s jump into it.
Is The Iranian Hulk Photoshopped?
The Martyn Ford vs Iranian Hulk boxing match was a sudden an unexpectedly popular announcement. Set to take place in April 2022, seeing one of the tallest bodybuilders face off against one of the largest bodybuilders is a sort of freak show fans are excited to see. But Craig Golias thinks that Iranian Hulk uses photoshop to appear more shocking than he actually is. Specifically, Craig believes that the Iranian Hulk’s waist is being tapered in with photo editing.
There’s of course no proof – but Craig Golias being a 300+ pound man himself finds it unlikely that the Iranian Hulk could have such a tight waist. He also points out that beyond certain photos – he’s often seen with a baggy hoodie on.
Can Photoshopping Be Acceptable In Bodybuilding?
This leads into the bigger conversation about photoshopping. Vlad Yudin and Craig Golias debate about whether or not photoshopping can be acceptable in certain situations for bodybuilders. Craig admits that angling in photos is basically a form of photoshop. It’s using illusion to look more impressive. Photo editing is just the next step of that.
That being said – Craig Golias thinks that to photoshop heavily is misleading and goes against the very goal of bodybuilding. A bodybuilder wants to look larger than life and make people see the impossible. To use photo editing to fake that is to defeat the goal of bodybuilding in and of itself.
But Craig Golias also looks back at the Devin Physique Shredz scandal and wonders of the photoshopping criticism was over-exaggerated. Craig points out that Devin is clearly shredded and muscular in real life. But he used photoshop to alter the smaller details to look more perfect. This doesn’t mean he doesn’t have an impressive physique. It just means that he tightened up the small lagging details – like many people do outside of the industry these days with filters.
That being said – it should be noted that Devin Physique was using his photos to sell training programs. So altering his image in an effort to promise those kinds of results are certainly misleading. Which was a part of the scandal at the time.
Wrap Up
You can check out the full conversation in the latest episode of Talking Huge above. There were far more topics than could be covered in this article – including Craig deciding his favorite physique between Ronnie Coleman and Jay Cutler. Make sure to check out Talking Huge every week on Friday – only on the Generation Iron Fitness Network!
2021 Toronto Pro Supershow: Top Competitors To Watch
Here is a preview of the 2021 Toronto Pro Supershow!
The 2021 Toronto Pro Super Show is among us. It will take place on Dec. 5 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is the biggest event of the year that takes place in Canada and is an honor for any competitor to win. This will also earn winners qualification to the 2021 Olympia.
This is the first event of its kind since 2019. The Toronto Pro last year was cancelled to the Covid-19 pandemic. Now that it is back, competitors are as motivated as ever. This event will feature competitors from the Men’s Open, Men’s 212, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, and Women’s Bodybuilding divisions.
When taking a look at the field, it is highlighted by Men’s Bodybuilding. The field is smaller than usual but still features some talent that will put on an exciting show. Let’s take a look at some of the top competitors that will be present in Toronto.
Quinton Eriya
Eriya will be one of two returning competitors from the 2019 event. This was his professional debut and finished sixth in Men’s Open. Since then, Eriya has competed in three big shows and finished in the top-10 in all of them. This includes the 2020 New York Pro and 2021 Romania Muscle Fest Pro. At 26 years old, Eriya has a chance to punch his ticket to the Olympia by winning a show he is familiar with. He recently returned to stage after having surgery to treat Gynecomastia in 2020. Now, he can continue to make a name for himself.
Joseph Seeman
Seeman returns to the stage in Toronto after placing fourth in 2019. This was one of the best finishes of his career. Since then, Seeman has made an appearance at th 2020 California Pro and 2020 Chicago Pro. Seeman also has two sixth-place finishes this season at the Arnold Classic UK and Legion Sports Fest Pro. Seeman continues to improve each time he steps on stage. As a returning competitor in Toronto, he is a name that can be considered to win it all.
Joel Thomas
Hailing from Tallahassee, Thomas makes frequent appearances during the Tampa Pro. This year, he finished seventh, matching the best finish of his career. The time has come for Thomas to qualify for the Olympia and it can be done with a victory here. He is one of many competitors with a chance to win in Toronto as the field is as even as ever.
Victor Rea Cano
Rea Cano has not competed much this year but he put together a strong campaign back in 2018. This is where he finished sixth at the Vancouver Pro before making appearances at the Tampa Pro and Prague Pro. A native of Mexico, Rea Cano recently made the trip to Bucharest to compete in the Romania Muscle Fest Pro back in November. This gave him a chance to see where he stacks up against similar competition. That is what he will do again heading into this show in Toronto.
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The Best Way To Build Your Butt
Best Butt Building Exercises
Turning a flat butt into a round and muscular butt can take some time and effort. Running on the treadmill or spending some time on other cardio equipment isn’t going to budge the needle for you if you’re looking to transform your rear.
If you want to build a peach emoji ? like butt, you need to switch between the compound (multi-joint) and isolation (single-joint) exercises. If your glutes are lagging as compared to the other muscle groups, you should dedicate entire workouts to training your butt.
1. Squats
Squats are an overall leg building exercise. While performing the squats and every other glute building exercise, you need to make sure you go deep. Ass to the grass is the way to go while performing the butt building exercises.
Going below parallel on the squats will target your butt effectively. Pausing at the bottom of the movement for a couple of seconds will fill your rear with lactic acid. Put more focus on your glutes by not locking out your knees at the top of the movement.
2. Donkey Kickbacks
Donkey Kickbacks are an excellent isolation exercise for building muscle mass in your glutes. If the bodyweight version of the kickbacks feels easy, you can add resistance by using weights.
Get into a kneeling push-up position on an exercise mat. The bend of your knee should create a 90-degree angle between your calf and hamstring. Exhale and lift your right leg until your hamstring is in line with your back. Return back to the starting position and repeat for the left leg.
3. Lunges
Lunges target your glutes and quads and can help in building muscle definition. You can try the standing, alternating or walking lunges to target your glutes. Bulgarian split squats are another variation of the lunges which can help you in developing your butt.
Start with holding dumbbells on each side. Bring your right leg forward and perform a lunge so your right knee is only an inch away from the ground. At the bottom of the movement, your right calf, and left quad should be parallel to the floor. At the same time, your left calf and right quad should be parallel to each other. Return to the starting position and repeat for the left leg.
4. Hip Thrusters
Hip thrusters are one of the most underutilized exercises when it comes to glute training. Most people make the mistake of going through the motions while performing this exercise. You should pause and squeeze your glutes at the top of the movement to get the best results.
Lie with your upper back at the side of a flat bench and place a barbell on your quads. Your feet should be flat on the floor. Your butt should be an inch away from the floor at the bottom of the movement. Your back, glutes, and hamstrings should be in a straight line at the top of the movement.
5. Dumbbell Sumo Squats
Using dumbbells while performing the sumo squats help you in increasing your range of motion. Stand on an elevated platform like the aerobic steps or a couple of benches to further increase your range of motion.
Hold a dumbbell between your legs and perform a squat without bending your back. Pause for a couple of seconds at the bottom of the movement and don’t lock out your knees at the top to target your glutes efficiently.
Which are your favorite glutes exercise? Let us know in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.
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The 5 Biggest Planking Mistakes You Need To Stop Making
Portrait of young muscular man with bare chest doing plank exercise on floor during workout in modern gym
Most Common Planking Mistakes
Planks have a cult following amongst people who want stronger cores and shredded midriffs. While you might find several people performing the planks at your gym, only a few of them do them correctly.
If you’re reading this article, chances are even you’re making the five mistakes mentioned below while performing the exercise. Sit up and take note because fixing these errors can take your core game to the next level.
The Hanging Crotch
Yes, you read it right. The hanging crotch is a real planking problem. As easy as they might look, performing the planks can be hard, especially for beginners. A weak core tends to drop down from the correct position where the torso and lower body are in a straight line.
If you don’t have someone to correct your form, filming yourself while holding the plank can be a good way to review your set. Letting your torso hang below the straight line can result in the recruitment of your shoulders which can take away the tension from your midriff.
Forming A Bridge
While performing the planks, the fatigue which makes the torso hang low for some people can force the others to form a bridge. Both of these situations take the tension off the primary muscles and put them on the secondary muscles.
Some people lift their hips while planking to take the tension off their core. If you feel the fatigue setting in, it’s better to take a 5-10 second breather in-between your set rather than using a cheating posture.
Head Position
The head position is one of the most overlooked aspects of planking. Most of the people have the incorrect head position as they tend to look up straight or to their sides. Having a wrong head position while planking can cause neck pains in the long run.
Your neck will have the least amount of friction when it is in a straight line with the rest of the body. In an orthodox plank, you should be looking straight at the floor. Avoid moving your head to keep the tension on your mid-section.
Limb Position
Do you ever consider where and how you place your legs and arms while getting in the planking position? Most people don’t, and this is why they leave gains on the table. Some people make the mistake of keeping their hands interlocked and their legs placed together.
In the correct planking position, your feet should be placed shoulder-width apart and your elbows should be planted under your shoulders. Your upper arms should be parallel to each other, and your hands turned into fists.
TuT
TuT or Time Under Tension is arguably the biggest variable in the results you’ll see from the planks. If you’re a beginner, start by planking for 30-seconds and add 15-seconds every week as you get better at the exercise.
As you’re planking, make sure your core is tight and you’re focusing on contracting your abdominal. The more tension you can get on your abs while holding the right form, the better your results will be.
Which is your best planking time? Let us know in the comments below. Also, be sure to follow Generation Iron on Facebook and Twitter.
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Bradley Martyn Workout For Massive Full Body Growth
This workout from Bradley Martyn will fire up your muscles to see huge growth.
Bradley Martyn is a pro bodybuilder, personal trainer, and online personality who uses his platform to show off workouts and inspire others. Knowing how hard it can be to see the gains you want most, Bradley seeks to promote only the best content for all his viewers.
So many people claim to know the best tips for fitness. But it can be more than challenging for us to really know who is telling you the truth and who is flat out lying. We have busy schedules and need to find the right workouts that fit into our lifestyle without completely draining us. So, on top of a hectic search for the right person, you’re just cooked from all that work you put in for the day. So, let’s use professional athletes as resources to grow and better ourselves. Bradley Martyn is a great one to take note of for he knows what it takes to get that massive physique and will be honest about the entire approach.
Bradley has built up a great routine over the years and with tough training, smart nutrition, and only the best supplementation, he has been able to tackle all his goals.
Full Name: Bradley Martyn
Weight
Height
Date Of Birth
235-245 lbs.
6’3’’
05/22/1989
Division
Era
Nationality
Bodybuilder, Online Trainer, Social Media Personality
2000, 2010
American
This week long workout is exactly what you need for it will boost your growth, aid in that shredded aesthetic, and give you new and challenging workouts that will only steer you in the right direction.
About Bradley Martyn
Bradley Martyn is a social media influencer and physique competitor who knows a thing or two about fitness. His YouTube video channel has garnered great support and popularity and his mission is to get his followers to be lean, feel great, and learn the healthy habits to keep it all going. He is a competitor who has won events including the 2011 NPC Southern California Championships and the 2013 NPC Phil Heath Classic.
While he knows how to compete and train to be the best, his main drive is his YouTube channel which has afforded him Internet fame, a stable way to make money as an entrepreneur, and a way to help people change their lives. His company Rawgear is a great way to find apparel, eBooks, and many more resources to help you on your own personal journey and with your workout routine.
Bradley Martyn’s Training Routine
Let’s take a look at this week long training plan from Martyn so we too can look and feel great while aiding in your training and performance goals. While each day may seem as though there aren’t many exercises, what you’ll find is that this will allow you to lift more weight and fatigue will be more attainable to fight through.
For those looking for a little more pump at the end, you can always add in drop sets to really target those muscles deep within so they too can get a good workout. Really focusing on time under tension and creating as much resistance as possible is something to take note of as well. With some of these exercises like lunges, dips, or push-ups, you can add weight or use resistance bands to give you that extra bit of a boost for your chest day or arm day routine to boost training.
Monday – Back Day For Strength
Exercises
Sets
Reps
Wide Grip Lat Pulldown
3
10
Dumbbell Row
3
12
Bent Over Barbell Row
3
10
Pull-Ups
3
15
Tuesday – Chest Workout For The Ultimate Pump
Exercises
Sets
Reps
Bench Press
3
10
Incline Dumbbell Press
3
10
Machine Chest Press
3
8
Dips
3
15
Weighted Push-Ups
3
12
Wednesday – Legs For Tree-Trunk Thighs
Exercises
Sets
Reps
Squats
3
10
Front Rack Lunge
3
8
Leg Extensions
3
12
Lunges With Dumbbells
3
12
Thursday – Arms For those Bulging Bis & Tris
Exercises
Sets
Reps
Close-Grip Barbell Bench Press
3
8
Bicep Curls
3
10
Seated Cable Curls
3
10
Seated Overhead Triceps Extension
3
10
Standing Barbell Curls
3
12
Friday – Shoulders For That Boulder Look
Exercises
Sets
Reps
Dumbbell Press
3
10
Front Raise
3
10
Dumbbell Lateral Raise
3
10
Cable Face Pulls
3
12
Shrugs
3
15
Best Supplements For The Best Gains
When it comes to tackling all of your gains, looking towards the best supplements can be a sure fire way to see results. For those looking to maximize growth and repair, check out a protein powder, for this will pump you with that vital protein to keep you growing. For that pre-workout boost of energy, a pre-workout supplement will be what you need for it will increase energy and focus and catapult you to the next level. Other notable supplements to try are creatine, BCAAs, fat burners, and multivitamins, all of which can help aid in their own respective ways.
Wrap Up
This workout from Bradley Martyn is a monster workout for men looking to fire up their muscles to only see growth. What this workout does is offer a fantastic strength based training plan from someone who knows how to work and get the job done. Taking notes from the pros is something we can all do more of, especially when it comes to our fitness goals. By following a good nutritional plan, giving our bodies the best with a solid supplementation routine, and finding the perfect plan to attack our goals, those desired gains are not far away. Give this workout a try and start to see that shredded aesthetic really take shape as you start to lift more weight.
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*Images courtesy of Bradley Martyn Instagram
Nick Walker Shares Full Day Of Eating A Total Of 4,567 Calories
Nick Walker took viewers through a typical, six-meal day.
Nick Walker continues to be one of the fastest-rising stars in bodybuilding after what was an incredible rookie year. He has built one of the most monstrous physiques and it cannot be done without elite offseason training. Walker knows how to plan his diet, along with training and supplements, to get the best out of himself.
Walker frequency posts workouts on his YouTube page for viewers to try out themselves. Recently, the 27-year-old bodybuilder took us through a full day of his diet plan. This included six meals the totaled 4,567 calories.
It is not surprising to see Walker take his diet as seriously as he does. This is essential as he continues to gain nutrients and build a physique that is needed to accomplish great things. Walker was champion of the Arnold Classic back in September and finished fifth in his first Olympia.
Let’s take a closer look at a full day of Walker’s diet. It begins with his morning supplementation. This includes a multivitamin, Vitamin C, tumeric, revive heart, revive prostate, revive blood pressure, revive liver, revive kidney, omegas, Vitamin K2 & D3, and bergamot.
Meal One (Pre-Workout)
Chicken
Onions
Peppers
75 grams of grains
80 grams banana
100 grams blueberries
20 grams almond butter
One hour after eating, Walker takes more supplements. This time it is 20 grams RAW AA, RAW BUMP, RAW Intro Workout formula, and creatine.
Meal Two (Post-Workout)
Chicken
2 eggs
Meal Three
Steak
Jasmine rice
Onions
Peppers
2 eggs
Meal Four
Chicken
Peppers
Onions
Jasmine rice
Cinnamon
Garlic spices
Meal Five
Chicken
Peppers
Onions
Jasmine rice
Meal Six
Steak
Onions
Peppers
Brownie
Almond buter
Before the night is over, Nick Walker takes RAW sleep, magnesium, Pepsin GI, vitamin C, and Glucose all after his last meal. Throughout the day, Walker admitted that it is a bit tough around meal five. This is why he likes to use different spices to shake things up a bit. This will avoid getting bored with the same blend of spices and flavors.
Walker has three consistent parts of his meals — rice, onions, and peppers. He believes that cream of rice is especially optimal for meals. Walker also admits that the peppers and onions are an important way to flavor proteins.
Throughout the video, Nick Walker lets viewers into what he eats and how he prepares his meals. It is always interesting to see how the best of the best prepares and trains on a day-to-day basis. Walker is coming off an enormous year and there could be plenty more to look forward to in the future.
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Claire Burton Makes 50 the New 20 in Natural Bodybuilding
Claire Burton dominates natural bodybuilding after turning 50.
They say 30 is the new 20. Well, Claire Burton backs the notion that it’s 50 that’s the new 20. Claire Burton is a British professional natural bodybuilder and competes in the most prominent natural bodybuilding league – International Natural Bodybuilding Association/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA/PNBA). In March of 2021, Claire Burton turned 50, and despite moving into a new age decade, she’s had quite the year.
Claire Burton had to say this on Instagram (IG):
“The plan was to take this year ‘out’ and celebrate my 50th Birthday. But the 2020/21 Covid-curveball changed those plans! I hit the BIG 50 in March, the gym reopened 12th April and prep officially started 5 weeks later.”
You can view the full post below:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CW8DxudjC2N/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
In 2021, Burton snatched many titles in natural bodybuilding, including first place in Pro Women’s Physique at the United Kingdom Drug Free Bodybuilding Association (UKDFBA) UK International Championships and first place in Pro Women’s Physique at the INBA/PNBA World Championships. And to end her 2021 season on a high note, she snagged the Women’s Physique Masters gold medal at the 2021 Natural Olympia. Then shortly won Pro FitBody at World Natural Bodybuilder Federation (WNBF) Worlds Championships 32 a week later.
Furthermore, at The Pinnacle of Natural Bodybuilding – Natural Olympia – she placed second place in Pro Women’s Physique Open. The difference between the Women’s Physique Open and Masters is the Masters are women age 40+, while the open has no age barrier. Earning a medal – especially silver – in an Open division is an impressive feat for a Masters’ competitor.
Natural Olympia
Natural Olympia is the most significant event in natural bodybuilding – the Mr. Olympia of the International Federation of BodyBuilding and Fitness (IFBB) league. All competitors participating in Natural Olympia – INBA/PNBA athletes – are thoroughly drug tested by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) – caliber drug testing in professional sports.
Women’s Physique Division
Claire Burton has competed in both the Women’s Figure and Physique divisions. Women have slightly more muscle mass than the figure class in the physique division – the figure division is more concerned about exhibiting a V-taper from the shoulders to the hips and thighs. However, the physique division has less muscle mass than Women’s Bodybuilding. Both figure and physique classes depend on muscularity, definition, and stage presence.
Personal Trainer
Claire Burton gives her success back by being a personal trainer at Third Space and coach at Fit2Fite. Her passion for fitness and helping people began decades ago as a group exercise instructor and former British kickboxing champion.
She believes in Viper Fitness supplements for nutrition, and she has no shame in admitting her sweet tooth. She stated on social media, “There is nothing nutritionally healthy about this Deep Dish Malteser Pie…BUT it was sooooooo good and it made me smile. I did share some of it.”
She believes you should set sustainable goals and not accomplish everything overnight. The whole “Rome wasn’t built in a day” motto resonates with her deeply. Furthermore, Burton recognizes that personal training is about people above all.
Generation Iron would like to congratulate Claire Burton on her tremendous year in 2021 and wish her a Happy Belated 50th Birthday!
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The Anabolic Doc Answers: What Do Bodybuilding Fans Really Want? Natural Or Enhanced?
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The Anabolic Doc debates with Vlad Yudin: Will fans really abandon pro bodybuilding if strict drug testing were applied to all leagues?
There’s no doubt that natural bodybuilding leagues such as the INBA/PNBA have been growing over the past decade. But the IFBB still holds strong as the most watched and widely seen league in competitive bodybuilding. While they don’t condone drug use – the IFBB differs from natural leagues by not conducting drug tests. This is true of many pro leagues that do not hold the term “natural” in their title. This begs the question – are untested pro leagues more popular because of the drug use? Will fans abandon these leagues if they were to start strict drug testing? In our latest GI Exclusive interview, the Anabolic Doc shares his thoughts on fan reactions to natural bodybuilding.
Generation Iron: Natty 4 Life was a film that dove deep into the world of natural bodybuilding – revealing a collective of passionate athletes and passionate promoters who want to dedicate their love of bodybuilding to fair drug tested competition. This dedication feels more prescient than ever due to the recent too-soon deaths of many competitive bodybuilders in the sport. While nearly all of these deaths have no announced cause at the moment – the conversation about health for athletes has reached an all time high.
That’s why during our conversation with Dr. Thomas O’Connor, aka the Anabolic Doc, we asked for his opinion on the bodybuilding fanbase as a whole. Namely, do bodybuilding fans want a safer more natural version of bodybuilding? It’s no secret that, while growing, natural leagues still fall behind the IFBB when it comes to mainstream attention. Fans seem to want a safer sport – but not want to sacrifice the mass monster size that has come with PEDs.
The Anabolic Doc thinks that this hypocritical separation comes from a base need in our DNA. Ever since the earliest times of history – humans have been entertained by violent spectacle. The Roman gladiators are used by an example by the Anabolic Doc. Fans separate the men and women from the spectacle – and desperately want to believe that the drug use isn’t the main cause for health issues.
Of course, the Anabolic Doc had dedicated his life to anabolic research. So he knows that continued drug use on a scale seen in pro bodybuilding is definitely dangerous. Despite this, the bar has been set too high in terms of expectations for physiques. It can come at a cost for athletes – but so long as they are willing to take that risk, fans will be enamored with the results.
That being said, the Anabolic Doc also believes that the dislike for natural bodybuilding is overstated. He thinks that the online world has created a loud hateful minority that takes all the spotlight. Perhaps as natural bodybuilding leagues such as the INBA/PNBA continue to grow – we will see a shift in terms of health. But that shift will happen slowly. Perhaps the recent deaths in bodybuilding will be the first chapter in a long book of change.
You can watch the Anabolic Doc’s full comments on natural bodybuilding vs untested bodybuilding in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above!