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Elizabeth Smart Finds a Personal Victory on the Bodybuilding Stage
lifestyle1 month ago

Elizabeth Smart Finds a Personal Victory on the Bodybuilding Stage

Elizabeth Smart shared a video of her recent bodybuilding competition, posting that she had 'such a blast'—even though she placed bottom in both Masters 35+ and Open Class D—emphasizing that simply stepping on stage is a win for her. The 38-year-old mother and advocate, who was abducted at 14, uses her platform to highlight resiliency and her ongoing work helping missing persons and abuse survivors, noting that her upbringing and past experiences influence her willingness to publicly share her journey.

Elizabeth Smart Embraces the Stage, Finishes Last in Two Divisions at NA Championship
entertainment1 month ago

Elizabeth Smart Embraces the Stage, Finishes Last in Two Divisions at NA Championship

Elizabeth Smart, the ABC News commentator and survivor-advocate, shared on Instagram that she had a blast competing at the North American Championships in Pittsburgh, but finished at the bottom in both Masters 35+ and Open Class D. She credited a strong coach and support squad, and emphasized that just stepping on stage is a win. Smart began bodybuilding in April and has seen prior competition success, including at Wasatch Warrior.

Elizabeth Smart Shines on Stage in Milestone Bodybuilding Show
entertainment1 month ago

Elizabeth Smart Shines on Stage in Milestone Bodybuilding Show

Elizabeth Smart, a long-time trauma-survivor advocate and public figure, competed in a milestone bodybuilding show, entering the Masters 35+ and Open Class D divisions and placing at the bottom in both. She called the experience “a show for the books,” highlighting the support from her coach, best friend, and audience and emphasizing that simply stepping on stage is a win while continuing her fitness journey and advocacy work.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man Physique Sparks 'Physique Inflation' Debate
health-and-wellness2 months ago

Tom Holland's Spider-Man Physique Sparks 'Physique Inflation' Debate

Tom Holland's decade-long body transformation—from a lean Spider-Man to a visibly bigger, more muscular figure—has sparked discussion of 'physique inflation,' the idea that modern male superheroes must look larger than those of the past. Fitness experts say the trend is nuanced and varies by project, but many believe steady training and nutrition over years can yield dramatic, natural gains. The piece also notes a broader shift among men toward aesthetics, while stressing health markers and balance; Holland's gains are attributed to consistent workouts (including cross-fit–style movements), caloric surplus, adequate protein, and rest, though progress is not strictly linear.

GTA 6 Sparks Bodybuilding System Speculation From New Screenshots
gaming3 months ago

GTA 6 Sparks Bodybuilding System Speculation From New Screenshots

Fans speculate GTA 6 could include a bodybuilding/fitness system after noticing Jason’s varying muscularity across new screenshots. While lighting and angles can exaggerate builds, some believe the changes point to a muscle-building mechanic returning from GTA San Andreas. The game stars Jason and Lucia and launches November 19, 2026 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with a physical edition that uses a code in the box rather than a disc.

Rupert Everett: Chasing a Hollywood look left him nearly crippled
celebrity4 months ago

Rupert Everett: Chasing a Hollywood look left him nearly crippled

Rupert Everett says in a Guardian interview that his peak-90s pursuit of a flawless Hollywood look came at a heavy physical cost: he trained hard, even wearing bespoke bodysuits to alter his figure for roles, and now, at 67, describes himself as “almost crippled” and has shifted to a much gentler routine, often walking his dog rather than hitting the gym.

Elizabeth Smart Finds Liberation on the Bodybuilding Stage
lifestyle5 months ago

Elizabeth Smart Finds Liberation on the Bodybuilding Stage

Elizabeth Smart says her first bodybuilding competition was terrifying, but she now feels liberated and sees herself as more than one thing: a bodybuilder and an advocate for women and children who survived sexual violence. She placed first in her category, has three children, and describes bodybuilding as a celebration of her body that has carried her through the darkest days since her 2002 abduction.

Elizabeth Smart turns trauma into strength as a bodybuilder
national-news5 months ago

Elizabeth Smart turns trauma into strength as a bodybuilder

Elizabeth Smart, who was kidnapped in Utah in 2002 and later rescued, revealed she has begun competing in bodybuilding shows, posting a bikini photo from the Wasatch Warrior event in Salt Lake City. She says she delayed sharing the hobby, fearing judgment and questioning her credibility as a survivor advocate, and notes she has already competed in four shows while continuing her child-safety advocacy.

Elizabeth Smart Takes Up Bodybuilding, Embraces a New Challenge
culture5 months ago

Elizabeth Smart Takes Up Bodybuilding, Embraces a New Challenge

Elizabeth Smart, the kidnapping survivor, revealed on Instagram that she has begun competing in bodybuilding, attending Wasatch Warrior in Salt Lake City as part of her fourth competition. She said she wouldn’t have imagined this a couple of years ago, initially feared judgment, but now embraces bodybuilding as a way to empower herself and inspire other survivors to live boldly.