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Elizabeth Smart discusses her new bodybuilding journey on CBS Mornings, calling her debut terrifying but liberating and framing it as a celebration of her body tied to her advocacy for women and children affected by sexual violence.
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 won top honors in multiple divisions at the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding event in Salt Lake City, including first in the novice division and high placements in Masters 35+ and Class D, saying bodybuilding helps her reclaim power after trauma and celebrate her body while continuing advocacy as a survivor.
Elizabeth Smart shared a photo from a recent bodybuilding competition, saying she is proud of her body and encouraging others to try new things; she notes overcoming fear of judgment and continues her survivor advocacy through the Elizabeth Smart Foundation.
Elizabeth Smart shared a photo from a recent bodybuilding competition, saying she’s proud of her body and encouraging others to try new things; she reflects on how her journey as a survivor and advocate shaped her to embrace new experiences and live life to the fullest.
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, 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.
Elizabeth Smart revealed on Instagram that she has competed in bodybuilding for the fourth time, turning the sport into a way to reclaim her identity after surviving abduction and abuse. She posted striking photos from the stage, said she’s proud of her body, and urged fellow survivors to chase new experiences and happiness.
Elizabeth Smart revealed on Instagram that she competed in a bodybuilding show, sharing a stage photo in a bikini and heels. She says bodybuilding has been physically and mentally empowering, helping her celebrate her body after trauma, and pushed her to pursue new experiences despite fears of judgment as she continues her advocacy; the coverage coincides with attention to the upcoming Netflix documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart in 2025.
Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 28-year-old son, won his first bodybuilding competition at the NPC Natural Colorado State in Denver, taking gold in Men’s Open Bodybuilding Heavyweight, Men’s Classic Physique True Novice, and Men’s Classic Physique Novice, with a silver in the Classic Physique Open Class C, then celebrated on Instagram.
Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son, won first place in three divisions at the NPC Natural Colorado State competition, marking his bodybuilding debut; he celebrated on Instagram and has trained with his father at Gold’s Gym, building on his earlier weight-loss journey in school.
Joseph Baena, Arnold Schwarzenegger's son, is making his bodybuilding debut at the NPC Natural Colorado State championships on April 5, after training with his father at Gold's Gym. He shared a nine-move push-day routine focused on chest and shoulders, including lateral raises, shoulder presses, rear delt fly, chest-supported Y raises, incline and dumbbell bench presses, cable fly, and arm work, while emphasizing a 'no ten-rep' mentality and natural training for about two hours daily, six days a week.
UNC-Chapel Hill students describe an escalating drive to bulk up—rapid weight gain, extreme dieting and supplement use—driven by muscle dysmorphia; experts note men are underdiagnosed and encourage treatment focused on health and performance, with campus groups offering community and education to reduce isolation.
Roya Karimi, a former child bride from Afghanistan, escaped to Norway and became a top European bodybuilder, using her journey to inspire women and challenge social norms, while preparing to compete in the World Bodybuilding Championships.
Hayley McNeff, a champion bodybuilder and fitness influencer, died unexpectedly at 37 from acute intoxication involving a mix of drugs, highlighting the hidden struggles behind her success and the importance of mental health awareness in the fitness community.