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Bodybuilding Is So Dangerous 4-time Mr Olympia Beast Weighed In On Increasing Deaths In The Sport During 2021 interview
Published 11/10/2022, 7:30 AM ESTBy The recent bodybuilding deaths have shaken the world. How can death come so soon for people who follow a super-healthy lifestyle? Bodybuilder Jay Cutler, who is currently busy with his business empire, discussed plausible reasons in a year-old interaction. The four-time Mr. Olympia carries a well-maintained body even after retirement. He has not tweaked his fitness routine much and continues to live an active life. However, he had a few inferences about the recent deaths of bodybuilders. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Jay Cutler has also been a six-time runner in Mr. Olympia. The last time he competed in the prestigious competition was in 2013, when he came placed sixth. Considered one of the top bodybuilders, Jay has mind-blowing quadriceps and an eye-popping quad-stomp pose. Cutler is presently busy working on his supplement brand, Cutler Nutrition. He also owns a clothing line, Cutler Athletics. ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad What did Jay Cutler say about the death of bodybuilders
In 2021, people witnessed the unbelievable deaths of talented bodybuilders – Shawn Rhoden, George Peterson, and John Meadows. These were perfectly fit bodybuilders who had also won prestigious titles before. Apart from mourning, many wondered about the cause plaguing bodybuilding deaths. View this post on Instagram As per a podcast, Jay Cutler his opinion, “I think people are just running scared at this point, think ‘oh my gosh, bodybuilding is so dangerous.” Cutler continued, “I think anything in life is, nutrition and whatever else, and we obviously push ourselves. I think our biggest fear now is, when you’re 290, 5-foot-9 or 10, you’re considered obese. So it puts a lot of strain on the heart. Although I felt pretty good at 290, I knew I couldn’t maintain that for a long time, hence I walked away at 40 years old.” The three bodybuilders who died in 2021 were in their 40s. Alarmingly, all of their deaths were due to heart-related ailments. In the interview, also hinted that as he was nearing his 40s, he walked away from professional bodybuilding. Could age be a reason for bodybuilding deaths? ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad Jay Cutler s take on bodybuilding deaths due to age
Jay Cutler stated that when he joined bodybuilding, he saw legends like Dorian Yates and Lee Haney retire in their late thirties. According to Cutler, continuing bodybuilding after a certain age might not be the healthiest thing to do.401614 01: Actor and former bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger (L) talks with Jay Cutler, winner of The Arnold Classic 2002, February 23, 2002 in Columbus, OH. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) WATCH THIS STORY: ADVERTISEMENT Article continues below this ad He feels that bodies have certain limits surpassing which could be fatal. Age could be a primary factor in bodybuilding deaths. Evidently, many bodybuilders have lost their lives due to heart issues. Hence, it cannot be neglected as a cause. SHARE THIS ARTICLE
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