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Nathan De Asha Withdraws From the 2024 Mr. Olympia

IFBB Pro League Men’s Open bodybuilder  Nathan De Asha  is out of the  2024 Mr Olympia contest , scheduled for Oct. 11-12, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV.   On Oct. 5, 2024, De Asha revealed he is in good health but is making a business decision not to compete in the 60th edition of bodybuilding’s biggest event. For some people, the Olympia is a big deal. For me, it’s not. De Asha previously spoke about missing the contest. He concluded that the cost was too high for travel from the United Kingdom to the United States to compete. The potential prize money he could earn would not be worth the financial commitment. He noted that other contenders would likely fill the top six favorites. [Related: Was Kai Greene the Best Natural Bodybuilding Athlete Ever? ] I see bodybuilding now as a business that I want to succeed in. Right now, the Olympia, financially, is just not there for me. De Asha revealed that he was in his offseason at the time of filming and intended to enter the 2025 

Seher Kaya Shines at TYR Cup, Thrives on Team World

Seher Kaya had plenty of standout performances during the 2024 CrossFit season. She placed first in her region in the Open and eighth worldwide. Then, she placed first in both the Quarterfinals and Asia Semifinal in Korea.  Kaya qualified for her third CrossFit Games and secured her best placing yet by finishing in 21st. (She placed 23rd in 2023 and 29th in 2022.)  However, like many of the 2024 Games athletes, pain and insecurity hung over Kaya’s that weekend in Fort Worth, TX. And as she competed at the Games, heartbroken, she knew there was another competition just a month later: the TYR Cup .  View this post on Instagram A post shared by The TYR Wodapalooza (@wodapalooza) [Related: Best Greens Powders ] Memories of Lazar One of the early athletes announced on Team World, Kaya was looking forward to competing alongside Lazar Ðukić. In an Instagram post, days after Ðukić died, she reflected on one of their last interactions in

Was Kai Greene the Best Natural Bodybuilding Athlete Ever?

A decade ago, Kai Greene was the number two bodybuilder in the world. Greene’s longstanding and, at times, explosive rivalry with seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath raised his profile in the larger-than-life Men’s Open division. Long before Greene and Heath’s famous feud, though, Greene had a career in natural bodybuilding that flew under most fans’ radars. In 2009, Greene actually out-ranked Heath at the Mr. Olympia, placing fourth to Heath’s fifth. They met on bodybuilding’s biggest stage five more times, but Greene couldn’t overtake Heath again.  Years later, some of the world’s most renowned coaches and competitors consider Greene to be one of the best natural bodybuilders ever.  Brush Up: 2024 Mr. Olympia Preview + Top 5 Physique Round-Up Kai Greene: The Best Natural Bodybuilding Athlete Ever?  If you’re relatively new to the sport of competitive bodybuilding , you’ll need a quick history lesson. Greene competed at the Mr. Olympia from 2009 to 2014, an event that d

2024 Wellness Olympia Preview

The 2024 Wellness Olympia is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, as one of the 11 world championship events of the 2024 Olympia in Las Vegas, NV.  The competition begins with pre-judging at the Las Vegas Convention Center that morning and concludes in Resorts World later that day. Thirty-seven competitors will take the stage for the opening round. The full roster of competitors is below: 2024 Wellness Olympia Roster Francielle Mattos  (Brazil) — Defending Champion Victoria Reyes Villa  (Mexico) Lisa Meiswinkel  (Germany) Dainora Dvarionaite  (Lithuania) Lili Dong  (China) Isabelle Nunes  (Brazil) Elisa Alcantara  (Dominican Republic) Giselle Machado  (Brazil) Alisha Sturkie  (USA) Hye Yoon Kim  (South Korea) Tefani-Sam Razhi  (USA) Sandra Colorado Acal  (Spain) Marcela Mattos  (Brazil) Leonida Ciobu  (Moldova) Bruna Seredich  (USA) Jennifer Zollars  (USA)  Rayane Fogal  (Brazil) Emily Azzarello  (Canada) Jade Cristaldo  (Spain) Marissa Andrews  (USA) Chen Qi L

Cold Plunge Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals (2024)

No, cold plunges won’t leave you with icicles hanging from your nostrils, but they may deliver health benefits that can include efficient muscle and energy recovery. ( 1 ) Cold water therapy (aka ice baths) have been a wellness tool for centuries, and you can bet there’s been a number of innovations in the field during that time. Some of the best cold plunges we’ve tested, both high-tech and no-tech, can be found at a discount thanks to the numerous cold plunge Black Friday and Cyber Monday fitness sales to be found.  After reviewing several of the category’s top profiles, the experts at BarBend have compiled a list of our favorite cold plunge Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Read on for some handy links to cold plunge ice bath deals, as well as some tips and tricks for making the most of your dollar when shopping for one of these high-quality recovery tools.  Featured Cold Plunge Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals of 2024 Below are some of our favorite Black Friday a

Best Running Shoes Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals (2024)

We get it: you know you need to replace the worn-out soles of last year’s running shoes before injury sets in, but you don’t want to spend a fortune on the best of the best. But you also don’t want shoes that’ll just give out on you in a month and not even look pretty while doing it. Fortunately for your foot health, you don’t have to choose between price and quality at this time of year: we’re compiling all the best Black Friday & Cyber Monday fitness sales to keep your wallet and your feet happy. From Adidas and Altra all the way to Nike, you’ll be able to find deals on the best running shoes out there, making this one of the best times of the year to re-up your commitment to your runs and your comfort. From Black Friday through Cyber Monday, deals ranging from 25 to 70% off (and more!) abound. We’ve done the heavy lifting (erm, sprinting?) for you to find the best running shoes Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals: let’s dive into them. Featured Running Shoes Deals for Black