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50 Cent Body-Shamed After Super Bowl LVI Halftime Performance
50 Cent was a surprise guest during the Super Bowl halftime show and critics pointed out more than his performance.
The Super Bowl LVI halftime show was one of the best in recent memory. It was headlined by Eminem, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, and Kendrick Lamar. With a lineup like this, it is only right that there was a surprise addition and it was 50 Cent. After the legendary rapper was seen sporting a classic look of his, there were some comments on social media about his overall build.
Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg opened the show before pointing down below where 50 Cent was seen hanging from the ceiling to perform his hit “In Da Club.” This was a surprise appearance but one that was well received by the crowd and fans of the rapper. In today’s age where social media is king, there are also plenty of trolls who want to point out some issues that they create.
Eminem taking a knee became controversial and the weight of 50 Cent was also brought into question. The current look of the 46-year-old star was pointed out while he was wearing his famous white tank top and headband. 50 Cent too to Instagram to acknowledge the memes that were being created on his behalf.
“?who the fvck did this? ?catch FORCE episode 2 @bransoncognac@lecheminduroi“
The fact remains that 50 Cent did not look bad during his Super Bowl performance. At the high point of his career, he was known for his incredible music along with a shredded physique. 50 Cent often performed without a shirt and was not shy about showing off his chiseled body. As he has gotten older, he has filled out but should not be considered “fat” by any means.
This incident comes two months after 50 Cent began a feud with Madonna after a comment on an Instagram picture of hers. Madonna responded with a video of her own calling out 50 Cent for his comments, which have since been deleted. He apologized for his comments but the pop star did not believe it was genuine.
“You were trying to shame me. Your apology is fake, it’s bullshit, and it’s not valid…An apology is not valid if you don’t know what you’re apologizing for. What you should be apologizing for is your misogynistic, sexist, ageist behavior and remarks,” Madonna said.
Many fans came to the defense of 50 Cent on social media after some comments were made about his appearance.
The Super Bowl performance was a blast to the past for many fans of the top artists from that generation of hip hop and rap music. Some took it as a chance to take shots at 50 Cent. Regardless, the performance itself will be remembered for quite some time as one of the best in Super Bowl history.
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Matt Jansen is No Longer Working With Nick Walker
Matt Jansen and Nick Walker go their separate ways.
It appears that bodybuilding coach Matt Jansen has parted ways with the talented Nick Walker. The bodybuilding coach recently addressed the issue in a statement on his Instagram account.
It takes more than just an individuals will to get to the top of the bodybuilding world. While every individual who chooses to become a pro bodybuilder has to have their own resolve, it takes a team to bring their dream to fruition. A bodybuilder without a decent team behind them could find it difficult to get to the top. It can be done, but having a coach can really take a competitor to new heights. It’s what helped Nick Walker become a man to watch on the pro circuit.
There’s no doubt about it, Nick Walker had quite an impressive 2021. Not only was Walker able to secure his position at the 2021 Olympia, he was also able to win the Arnold Classic in the same year. In his first year on the Olympia stage Walker was able to crack the top five. It just goes to show that the up and comer is clearly a future top contender in the Men’s Open division.
That good lighting before getting tanned up for the Arnold.
This year is going to be a competitive one.
Can’t wait to watch !!!
With that said, Nick Walker didn’t get there alone. Walker was able to achieve so much due in part to the team who supported him. One of those team members was bodybuilding coach Matt Jansen.
Parting Ways
A veteran of the bodybuilding game, Matt Jansen was an impressive competitor in his own right. He has since become a trusted bodybuilding coach who has helped many competitors reach great heights in their careers. Nick Walker is among one of those athletes.
But now it appears that Matt Jansen and Nick Walker are no longer working together. Jansen broke the news on his Instagram story. The reveal was in response to a fan question.
It appears that Matt Jansen and Nick Walker have chosen to travel different paths. It will be interesting to see where Walker goes from here, but it’s a safe bet that he’s learned enough to carry him through to the next level.
What do you think of Matt Jansen and Nick Walker going their separate ways?
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Olympia President Jake Wood Confirms Return Of Masters Olympia in 2023
Jake Wood wanted to bring the show back this year but will definitely have it in 2023.
It has been a decade since the Masters Olympia competition was seen on stage. On Sunday, Olympia President Jake Wood confirmed that the competition is coming back and it will take place in 2023.
The Masters Olympia began in 1994 where Robby Robinson took home the first title. It was stopped in 2012 and Dexter Jackson was the final champion. This came after the competition was paused from 2004-2011. Now, it will return for the 2023 year and it could have been even sooner.
Wood joined The Menace Podcast on the Muscle & Fitness YouTube page to discuss the topic. He admitted there were plans to bring the competition back this year but it was unable to happen.
“Absolutely yeah, as a matter of fact, we had started plans to have the Masters Olympia in Romania this upcoming year. After looking at the immigration policies of people actually getting in, we decided it’s too risky for such a big event,” Jake wood said.
Wood continues by claiming that this event deserves its own weekend rather than being included during the Olympia weekend. The event will be held in Romania. The age requirement for the event is something that is important but unknown at the moment.
When asked about a timeframe, Wood said “definitely by 2023.”
“I think that would be too much at the Olympia weekend. No, I think it deserves better treatment than that. We definitely want to have it. It’s going to start happening here, something has to happen,” jake wood said.
The age requirement of the event will be interesting because many top bodybuilders in Men’s Open are around 40 years old. Brandon Curry is 39 while reigning two-time Olympia champion Big Ramy is 37. The magic number cold be 45 yers old when thinking of the requirement.
“Well, what do you change? You change the age requirement. Where do you set the bar as far as the age? At first, we said we would like it to be at forty and above. Wood stated. Well, there’s still a lot of the top guys who are right there. So, you know, the men’s open, and all the other classes too. I think maybe 45, might be the mark.”
This is an exciting announcement coming from Jake Wood. After the competition has been absent for a decade, it will have a chance to return and give competitors a chance to compete no matter their age.
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Natural Bodybuilder Peter Cichonski Shares Surprising Secret to Living Longer
A Men’s Bodybuilding Grand Masters Natural Olympia bronze medalist, Peter Cichonski, reveals a secret to living longer.
It’s no surprise that exercising and nutrition are an essential part of living a long life. Although, there are other things you can do outside of diet and physical activity that can affect your longevity. Your lifestyle and avoiding unhealthy habits, such as smoking and drinking, can increase your lifespan. Additionally, an International Natural Bodybuilding Associoation (INBA)/Professional Natural Bodybuilding Association (PNBA) Natural Olympia third-place winner shares another hack for decreasing aging. According to Peter Cichonski, red light from the sun will slow aging. On social media, he shared a few posts explaining how this works.
Cichonski said that the sun contains 43% red light and infrared light. And that receiving red light from the sun penetrates upwards of 12 inches through your skin. Cichonski claims that your mitochondria (cells power) use red light to maximize cellular energy. Cichonski stated, “Any time you can see the sun you can absorb red light. since [sic] we lose approximately 10% efficiency of our mitochondria With [sic] every decade of life that passes, maximize your Energy [sic] output with natural red light, it’s free.”
Likewise, Peter Cichonski has several other Instagram posts supporting his belief that the red light you receive from the sun is good for your body. He believes that red light will maximize your circadian rhythm and mitochondrial efficiency. And he acknowledges that red light from the sun will do more than just slow aging. But realigning your circadian rhythm will “supercharge your strength, endurance and recovery.”
Below you can view an Instagram post from Cichonski expressing how red light improves your body.
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Who Is Peter Cichonski?
Peter Cichonski is a professional natural bodybuilder and chiropractor. At this past Natural Olympia (2021), Cichonski shared the stage with the top natural bodybuilders in the world, including legend Philip Ricardo Jr. and fellow Hall of Famer Chad Martin and walked away with a third-place finish in the Men’s Grand Masters division.
Mitochondria and Aging
Mitochondria are regarded as the powerhouse of your cells. They take the energy you use from food and turn it into energy your cells can use. They also contribute to the aging process. As you age, your mitochondria “battery” declines.
Peter Cichonski blames your mitochondria for preventing you from living past 100. Cichonski asserted, “Do you know why most people don’t live to see 100? Basically with every decade of life that passes we lose approximately 10% of our human batteries (mitochondria) ability to make energy for our cells. so [sic] right around 100 years old the batteries no longer produce energy. not [sic] much different than how the battery in your cell phone works.”
Natural Bodybuilding Can Increase Your Lifespan
Besides the red light you receive from sunlight, natural bodybuilding is an excellent sport for increasing your lifespan. According to Kayla Rowling – Bikini Divas 2021 Natural Olympia champ – natural bodybuilding can balance your masculine and feminine energies.
Furthermore, natural bodybuilding leagues don’t allow doping into the sport. And the largest natural bodybuilding federation, the INBA PNBA, has the most advanced drug testing method in place to prevent athletes from partaking in banned substances – the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
In fact, pro natural bodybuilder Mati Scopinaro expressed his strong views on the devastation of drugs in the sport of natural bodybuilding and how it affects your health.
Recap
Continue to exercise and eat eathy and get your daily dosage of vitamin D via the sun to take advantage of the natural red light you receive to increase your lifespan.
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Santi Aragon Reveals The Worst Experience With Diuretics That Almost Hospitalized Him
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Santi Aragon continues to speak out on just how prevalent diuretic use is in bodybuilding… and how consistently dangerous they can be.
It’s no secret that diuretics can be a powerful drug when done incorrectly. It’s also well known that diuretics are used by bodybuilders during contest prep for a show. While there are very few proven incidents with diuretics in bodybuilding leading to death or hospitalization – Santi Aragon believes this is a very dangerous aspect of bodybuilding and a serious health risk for individuals in the sport. That’s why after his retirement he has dedicated himself to speaking openly about the risks many avoid discussing in bodybuilding. In our latest GI Exclusive interview, Santi Aragon details the worst experience he had using diuretics and how it nearly put him into the hospital.
After a quite tragic year for bodybuilding in 2021 due to many too-soon athlete deaths, the discussion about health has been highlighted in the sport. While many of these deaths are possibly coincidental – there have been those who have started speaking out about the often unspoken dangers in the sport. Perhaps these recent deaths are unconnected – but the event has spurred a bigger openness in bodybuilding.
The discussion of diuretics in bodybuilding is one aspect that has opened up in recent years. Many big names in the sport have spoken with Generation Iron – including Victor Martinez, Milos Sarcev, and even 8x Olympia legend Ronnie Coleman – on just how dangerous these drugs can be. Now we can also add Santi Aragon to that list.
Santi Aragon made headlines late last year when he announced he would be retiring from bodybuilding at only 33 years old. His reasons were not because of any injury or current health issue – but because he wanted to leave the sport before it started damaging his health long term. Since then – he has been extremely open about the dangers he’s learned about from being a career bodybuilder.
In terms of diuretics, Santi Aragon admits that he has countess stories he’s heard and experienced himself showcasing just how frequent these drugs are used – and how often they can lead to harm. While it may be a small percentage that end up in the hospital or dead – Santi claims there are many close calls that the public never learn about.
One close call was experienced by Santi Aragon himself. He described to us the worst experience using diuretics during his bodybuilding career. He was much younger, 22 years old, and was blindly following whatever his coach directed him to do during contest prep. He removed salt completely from his diet – only boiling his food – and cut down to an incredibly peeled and conditioned physique. To help further get shredded, Santi also took a diuretic.
Santi Aragon was completely dehydrated – but still not at the weight desired for the competition. So one night before the show, his coach advised him to load with food but no water. This brought salt back into his system without hydrating himself. At the same time, he was still being dehydrated from the diuretic he took as well.
By the time Santi Aragon stepped on stage for prejudging, he was lightheaded and seeing trailing cloudy lights. He was one inch away from passing out. He made it through prejudging – but then found his body overheating. Without any water in his system, he could cool down. He had to sit with his feet in buckets of ice water to regulate his temperature.
Ultimately, Santi Aragon recovered without major issue. But looking back, he realizes that he should have certainly went to the hospital. The situation could have gone far worse. He was lucky. And Santi believes this kind of story happens all the time in bodybuilding. The near-misses that never get publicized. He believes that the issue with diuretics is actually far worse than the public even realizes at this moment. That’s why he wants to speak out about it. It’s reasons like these that made him decide to retire early.
You can watch Santi Aragon go into full detail about his experience with diuretics in our latest GI Exclusive interview segment above.
2022 Boston Pro Lineup Has Been Announced: Regan Grimes, Steve Kuclo Headline The Group
The 2022 Boston Pro is less than a month away with some big names expected to appear.
The 2022 bodybuilding season is preparing to heat up and it begins with the 2022 Arnold Classic, which will take place from March 3-6 in Columbus, OH. Shortly after, competitors will take the stage in Boston for the 2022 Boston Pro on March 12. The full lineup has been announced for the show and it will feature seven divisions from around the sport.
Men’s Bodybuilding will highlight the event and it will also feature Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Fitness, Bikini, Figure, and Wellness.
The bodybuilding show will take place on the Saturday but there will be plenty of actions for fans to see. There will be a meet and greet with some of the best bodybuilders of all-time. Ronnie Coleman, Dexter Jackson, Jay Cutler, Flex Wheeler, and Phil Heath will be present to meet the fans. Brandon Curry and Andre Ferguson will also be part of the meet and greet.
The winners from each division will automatically qualify for the 2022 Olympia and get their season off to a hot start. The full lineup has been announced from each division and it can be found below.
Men’s Bodybuilding
Phil Clahar
Douglas Fruchey
Regan Grimes
Steve Kuclo
Justin Maki
Eslam Mohamed
Justin Rodriguez
Nathan Spear
Classic Physique
Abdelkarim Ammari
Michael Bell
Antonio Cummings
Jared Keys
Ricardo Martinez
Laconia Seymour
Lamar Shaw
Darwin Uribe
Bartley Weaver IV
Andrew Wilson
Men’s Physique
Erin Banks
Riccardo Croci
Daniele D’Onofrio
Xavisus Gayden
Joshua Guidry
Lee Harvey
Jeremy Henry
Drelyn Hunt
Julian Ibes
Alexander James
Daniel Leone
Diogo Montenegro
Puwanat Putoya
Sharif Reid
Jerome Shanklin
Franklin Turner
Antoine Weatherspoon
Fitness
Jaclyn Baker
Missy Truscott
Aurika Tyrgale
Figure
Maude Exantus
Nicole Zenobia Grahm
Carparelli Luana
Neli Mitreva
Kiah Tiller
Ronshende Whittington
Wellness
Yarishna Ayala
Vanessa Bernardo
Casey Delong
Daisha Johnson
Ladonna Jones
Celeste Morales
Lorena Ragusa
Tracy Williams
Bikini
Maureen Blanquisco
Jessica Nicole Dolias
Alessia Facchin
Eli Fernandez
Nittaya Kongthun
Crystal Leigh
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Terrence Ruffin Looks Ready to Dominate Weeks Out From The Arnold Classic
Terrence Ruffin looks incredible weeks out from the big show.
Terrence Ruffin is looking impressive just weeks out from the Arnold Classic. The 2021 Arnold Classic Physique champion is looking ready to repeat in 2022.
Securing multiple top level bodybuilding championships is no easy feat. That’s even more true when it comes to the Olympia and the Arnold Classic. If you’re able to do that then you’re certainly in a class all your own. It’s clear that Terrence Ruffin has the gifts necessary to join thar rarified status.
As the 2022 Arnold Classic draws near the returning champion Terrence Ruffin seems poised and ready to take on all challengers. Ruffin is looking to to repeat repeat the success he had in 2021. With Chris Bumstead sitting atop the Classic Physique division, Ruffin is doing his best to take his physique to another level.
Terrence Ruffin has always shown great promise as a competitor. Now he is realizing his potential and is showing the world that he is one of the top Classic Physique competitors in the world.
Weeks out from the 2022 Arnold Classic, Terrence Ruffin is showing my off his current physique. From the looks of things Ruffin is ready to repeat this year.
Todays thoughts: First time I’ve felt this tired in prep since 2018 but oh well ?. Cardio only at 30minutes a day which is fine. Food feels lower than normal (around 150g of carbs I think) but this prep wasn’t normal starting about 4-5 weeks ago. Some days I’m not quite happy with how I’m looking but today was a good day. Strength hasn’t left at all but pumps aren’t quite as strong – That doesn’t bother me though.
I feel very confident going into this show but I’m also aware that anything can happen. The stoic in me doesn’t dwell on the latter too much though. I’ve been reading a bit and the sports physiologist of top tier athletes say great athletes tend to be optimistic realists. However they turn down the realism when in and close to competition time. Almost bordering on delusion.
What do you think of Terrence Ruffin and his current physique ahead of the Arnold Classic?
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Fitness Influencer Brittany Dawn Davis Being Sued By Texas For Misleading Followers With Eating Disorders
Brittany Dawn Davis turned to religious content in 2019 but is still facing trouble in the fitness industry.
Brittany Dawn Davis is being sued by the state of Texas after a former fitness plan claims that it misled followers and clients with eating disorders. Dawn Davis built a large following on social media as an influencer and used this platform to offer different services. Now, it is being claimed that she violated consumer protection laws.
In 2014, Davis was selling packages that ranged anywhere up to $300 promising certain things with the plan. The lawsuit was filed at the Dallas County Court on Feb. 1 and the Dallas Morning News obtained the documents. In these docs, it says that the plans were not individualized and Davis “failed to provide the promised coaching and check-ins.”
“At least 14 consumers who sought refunds from Defendants mentioned eating disorders n their complaints. One consumer on her initial survey states “I truly need guidance, help, the right information and support right now. I currently have an eating disorder, horrible body image views . . . I am underweight for my height.””
“Defendants proceeded to provide cardio exercises and low-calorie macronutrient suggestions that would only be suitable for someone who needed to lsoe weight, not put it on.”
Brittany Dawn Davis built a following of 465k on Instagram. In 2019, she was accused of fraud after some thought she was engaging in unlawful and immoral business practices. This is not the first time that Davis has been in some legal trouble and this seems to be a bit more serious.
Davis has since transitioned to religious-based content. This was explained in a YouTube video where she apologized for any wrongdoings. She now leads She Lives Freed, a religious conference. Clients can join and have to pay a fee of $125 to join. The attorney general’s office is seeking $1 million in penalties and court fees.
The lawsuit continued by explaining the role of Brittany Dawn Davis and how she failed to uphold her end.
“She was described as ‘your coach, your confidant, your biggest supporter & friend,’ there to ‘push you, mold you, and to help you find that person that you’ve always wanted to become.’”
It was later revealed that Davis violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act. She has made it clear that she will continue to believe in her religious views as she deals with the lawsuit. The state of Texas has laid out what it is looking for moving forward.
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Joseph Baena Shares His Old School Workout Inspired By Arnold Schwarzenegger
Joseph Baena takes more inspiration from his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, as he shows off his old school bodybuilding workout.
Over the years, Joseph Baena has been turning heads in the bodybuilding world. Perhaps initially known best simply for being Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s son, Baena has been building even more attention as he’s slowly sculpted an impressive bodybuilding physique of his own. Certainly the genetics are working in his favor – as his physique has begged the question: will we ever see Joseph Baena compete in bodybuilding.
We may not have an answer to that at the moment. But we do know that Joseph Baena has continued to build his identity as a bodybuilder and lover of fitness. Physique updates often grab attention and headlines. And while Baena certainly gained some genetic graces from his father, he is certainly putting in the hard work on his own merits.
So it’s even more exciting that Joseph Baena recently shared his workout routine with Men’s Health in an extensive cover story. Taking a page from his father, the workout is clearly inspired by the Golden Era of bodybuilding. Let’s break down Baena’s journey towards a muscular physique and his workout below.
How Joseph Baena Discovered Bodybuilding
Joseph Baena first found an interest in weightlifting and bodybuilding through competitive swimming. Shortly after, Arnold Schwarzenegger gifted Baena a copy of The Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding – which, of course, was written by Schwarzenegger himself. The two then started training in the gym together. What better training partner can you ask for than 7x Olympia champion Arnold Schwarzenegger?
And while his father is a major inspiration and motivational factor in Joseph Baena’s growing physique – he also clearly is looking to put his own modern spin as he continues to train. In speaking with Men’s Health, he had this to say about his journey into bodybuilding:
“My father really inspires me… he kind of created the ideal physique for most people… do I want to have the same physique? I don’t know if I can.”
It’s clear the Joseph Baena has a bit of humorous self-deprecation in talking about his own physique. A clear difference between his father’s cocky attitude as seen in Pumping Iron. Regardless, the true message is in the physique and the hard work put into training.
Regardless of being Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son – this workout and his latest physique updates prove that he is a man who is willing to put in the hard work for impressive muscle. And more than that – he’s bodybuilder in the truest sense of the word. He has a passion for weightlifting.
Natural Bodybuilding Champ Proves Passion for the Sport With Over 13 INBA PNBA Tattoos
Ken Ross is a die-hard INBA PNBA athlete with tattoos to prove it.
Ken Ross is an INBA PNBA athlete who loves two things: tattoos and natural bodybuilding! As a 54-year-old INBA PNBA competitor, Ken Ross is one of the most passionate natural bodybuilders out there. He’s an Australian INBA PNBA natural bodybuilder in Canberra, Australia. Ross is in the INBA PNBA Hall of Fame and an avid promoter of the INBA PNBA. Ken Ross’ love for the INBA PNBA started with an excellent first impression. Ross expressed:
“ I started with the INBA PNBA in 2007 and quickly learnt [sic] that the owners, the Kakos family, were honest and ethical people that are totally dedicated to natural bodybuilding, and its core values. I wanted to be a part of that family and the worldwide phenomenon which is INBA PNBA Global. Until I die, I will remain loyal to INBA PNBA Global and the Kakos family.”
INBA PNBA Tattoo Master
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Ken Ross has competed in a staggering 118 INBA events across 13 countries – an INBA PNBA world record! And this raving natural bodybuilding fan and competitor has tattoos to prove it! It’s no surprise that Ross dominates the Men’s Ink/Tattoo division.
On his back, he’s got tattoos of the flags of the 13 different countries he’s competed in – Australia, USA, New Zealand, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Slovakia, Hungary, Netherlands, South Korea, Czech Republic, South Africa, Greece, and India. Also, Ross has the INBA Global, PNBA Pro, and Natural Olympia logos tattooed on his body. As well as title tattoos, including 3x INBA Natural Olympia Gold, 3x INBA Natural Universe Gold, and 2x INBA Asia Pacific Gold.
Brief Competition History
INBA PNBA Natural Olympia: 8
INBA PNBA Natural Universe: 6
INBA PNBA World Championships: 6
Ross’ Current Natural Bodybuilding Roles
Below is an overview of how Ken Ross represents the INBA PNBA.
Director Flexr6 Fitness Solutions – global INBA PNBA comp prep, nutrition, training
Iron Man Magazine Advertising Team
INBA Southern Australia Promoter
INBA World Ambassador for Natural Sports
Bioflex Nutrition Sales Representative
PNBA Pro Bodybuilder
INBA PNBA Hall of Fame
Regarding Ross’ Hall of Fame enrollment, he said:
“Awarded at the 2018 INBA PNBA Natural Olympia for displaying integrity, excellence, dedication, spirit & loyalty toward INBA PNBA. My greatest honor in natural bodybuilding. At my acceptance speech I pledged to continue to uphold and implement these values in the future across the INBA PNBA world.”
Ken Ross Plans to Get More Tattoos
Of course, Ken Ross plans to continue competing in the INBA PNBA and spreading his love of the sport. But he also aims to get more tattoo! Ken Ross stated, “this year (2022) I will compete in 20 INBA PNBA events across 7 countries. Including two new countries United Kingdom & Argentina. I will have these flags tattooed on my back before I compete in these countries.”
One thing natural bodybuilding tries to ensure their athletes is longevity. Ross bantered, “Being a natural bodybuilder means I will win the Ink/Tattoo Natural Olympia gold medal when I ascend to the 100+ age category in 2067!”
When Ken isn’t competing/training in natural bodybuilding, you can find him coaching others to better their fitness and health and prep for shows.
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