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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Olly Murs' pregnant wife Amelia shows off growing bump as she tells fans she's ‘90 per cent baby, 10 per cent bikini'
AMELIA Murs has shared a glowing update from her pregnancy in a sun-soaked snap on holiday. The 32-year-old fitness enthusiast posed on a sunbed in a bikini, resting her hand gently on her blossoming bump. 4 4 In the Instagram post, the body-builder, originally from Plymouth, joked: 'Currently 90% baby, 10% bikini #trimester3' Fans flooded the comments with support calling Amelia 'beautiful' and 'radiant,' with one writing: 'Pregnancy looks good on you,' and another adding: 'Love your cute bump xx.' Amelia and Olly, 40, tied the knot in July 2023 during a romantic countryside ceremony in Essex. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Madison, in April last year. Amelia was crowned the new Overall Pro UK Champion in 2021, also winning the bikini round. Her Instagram bio states she's a 4x bikini champion. The former bank worker revealed in 2018 how she juggled a full-time job with her bodybuilder. She said: "I was training weights six days a week followed by 15 minutes of cardio before coming back after work for evening cardio of 35 minutes, three times a week." Now she's expecting her second baby with Olly. He's spoken openly about the joys and shocks of fatherhood. The star, known for his chart-topping hits and role as a coach on The Voice UK, recently opened to pal Mark Wright on Heart Radio. Olly said: "Mate, it's been... you know when you have those weeks where you can't tell anyone? "It's been really exciting news for us both. A shock, we didn't expect it to happen this quick, but just yeah, amazing." He added: "We just want to grow our little family." Mark couldn't help but gush over his pal, as he exclaimed: "You should be so proud of yourselves. "You're the best mum and dad ever to Maddie, and the fact you're doing it again, giving her a little sibling, is just sensational." He added: "I love you mate, and I love the whole family, and I'm just buzzing for you." Olly then couldn't help but joke how he was going back to the very beginning of looking after a newborn again. He shared the baby announcement in a black and white video on Instagram The short black and white video showed the star on a romantic country walk with his stunning wife and their one-year-old daughter. Madison wore an adorable jacket which was emblazoned with the words; 'Big sis,' in capital letters. This was whilst Amelia held onto the string of Polaroids from her first pregnancy scan. He captioned the post: "We're so egg-cited to share this..… Another Baby Murs on the way." 4
The Sun
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Tragic female bodybuilding star Christina Bitner dies just days after her 41st birthday as fans and friends pay tribute
A WELL-KNOW fitness influencer has died just three days after her 41st birthday. Bodybuilder Christina Bitner, who was also a cake artist, had over 95,000 followers on Instagram when she died in Ohio on Sunday. 6 6 6 Her good pal Natalie Prescott confirmed the sad news on Monday, at the request of Christina's husband. She said: 'It's with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my dear friend of over 27 years. 'Her husband Brent asked me to share this heartbreaking news, knowing how many people loved her and how hard it is right now to find the words. 'We may not understand how this fits into God's plan, but what we do know is that the world lost someone truly special. 'Christina was the kind of friend everyone hopes to have genuine, kind, and full of love for the people around her. She had the biggest heart and the brightest smile. 'Our hearts are completely broken.' Christina - a stepmother to five - made her final post to her followers at the end of June. She shared a touching photo of a huge pink birthday cake decorated with a carousel figure and the message: "Gorgeous baby girl cake! So precious!" The local Justice of the Peace's office in Medina County is yet to reveal the influencer's cause of death. The release of this information is restricted by law in Ohio. Bodybuilding star Nikita Tkachuk dead at 35 after pumping body with muscle growth injections he came to bitterly regret Christina's fans were devastated to learn of her passing. One fan said: 'I'm in total disbelief! I love Christina, she will be deeply missed.' Kim added: 'I can't wrap my head around this.' Fellow influencer Anahi Rosales said: 'I woke up with my heart in pieces, praying it had all been a bad dream, but reality hit hard.' As well as showing off her cake-making skills, Christina was a member of the International Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) professional league. She leaves behind her husband Brent and her five stepchildren. Another famous bodybuilder died in May at 35 after pumping himself with "muscle growth" shots, which led to organ failure. Nikita Tkachuk, from Russia, saw his muscles balloon to gross proportions under the chemical boosters - but a strict contract meant he wasn't allowed to stop. The bodybuilder was rushed to intensive care with lung and kidney failure, and was later put into a medically-induced coma after suffering a heart attack. 6 6 6
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Want to Build Real Muscle? This 8-Week Entry-Level Arm Workout Will Start Your Journey to Jacked.
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." YES, SCULPTING YOUR arms to superheroic proportions sets you on the path to perfect summer looks and helps you fill out your T-shirts. But the truest path to arm muscle isn't just about curls and pressdowns. The best way to add biceps and triceps size also involves packing on serious full-body strength, too, because contrary to bro science, it's not all about biceps curls and triceps pressdowns. To grow any muscle, you must make it feel a significant 'threat,' says Pat Davidson, PhD, a former college professor turned bodybuilder and noted muscle scientist. Placing tissue under threat means pushing it to the edge of fatigue—and that happens best under heavy loads and during multi-joint movements (think squats and deadlifts). That's why, three days a week during this eight-week program, you'll emphasize the added dimension of total-body lifts. You'll also threaten your biceps and triceps in an intense arm-day session once a week. But instead of basic (boring!) sets and reps, you'll use advanced techniques designed to push you to fatigue quickly. Make sure to use challenging weights during these workouts. To earn the maximum return on every session, you'll want the final rep or two of every set to feel nearly impossible to do with good form. Combined with precise diet tips, the entire program will deliver arm size while still building the full-body muscle you need for the long haul. Want to level up once you're done? Check out MH's Ultimate Arm Recomp plan for next steps. Enjoy the gains. You'll train four days a week on this plan, with an optional fifth day available as well. At least once a week, aim for a relaxed 20-minute run or bike ride. Rest fully from training at least one day. SUNDAY: REST MONDAY: WORKOUT 1 + WORKOUT 2 TUESDAY: WORKOUT 2 + WORKOUT 3 WEDNESDAY: WORKOUT 1 THURSDAY: WORKOUT 2 + WORKOUT 3 (OPTIONAL) FRIDAY: WORKOUT 1 + WORKOUT 3 SATURDAY: REST/CARDIO DIRECTIONS: For all three workouts, warm up with 1 minute each of jumping jacks, bodyweight reverse lunges, and plank shoulder taps, then do the moves in order. Rest 90 seconds between each set. Start standing, dumbbells held at your sides, abs and glutes tight. Push your butt back and lower the dumbbells until you feel your hamstrings tighten or your back starts to round, whichever happens first. (Keep the dumbbells close to your body as you do this.) Stand and squeeze your glutes. That's 1 rep; do 3 sets of 8 to 10. Stand with a barbell in the crooks of your elbows, abs and glutes tight, feet slightly wider than shoulder width. Push your butt back slightly, then bend at the knees, lowering until your thighs are slightly below parallel to the floor. Stand and squeeze your glutes. That's 1 rep; do 3 sets of 8. Lie with your chest on a bench set to a 30-degree angle, hands grasping a loaded EZ bar, palms facing forward. Squeeze your shoulder blades. This is the start. Keeping your chest glued to the bench, pull your elbows toward your hips. Pause, then lower. That's 1 rep; do 3 sets of 8 to 10. Kneel on your left knee, a dumbbell held at your shoulder in your left hand, abs and glutes tight. Press the bell overhead; lower back to your shoulder. That's 1 rep. Do 3 sets of 8 to 10 per side. Stand three feet behind a kettlebell. Push your butt back and bend at your hips just slightly. Keeping your abs tight, grasp the bell with both hands. Explosively pull it back between your legs, then stand and squeeze your glutes; this will propel the bell forward. As the bell reaches its height, let it swing back between your legs, beginning the next rep. Do reps for 30 seconds, then rest 30 seconds. Do 4 sets. DIRECTIONS: Complete the biceps blast, then immediately attack the triceps dropset. You can also use these two series separately (as you will in our regular schedule). Set a bench to a 45-degree incline. Wedge your left armpit into the head of the bench, upper arm on the bench, a dumbbell held above your elbow, palm facing you. Squeeze your shoulder blade. Lower the dumbbell for 3 seconds, until your arm is nearly straight. Without shifting your shoulder, curl upward until your forearm is perpendicular to the floor. That's 1 rep; do 3 sets of 8 per side. Lie with your back on the same bench, abs and glutes tight, dumbbells in both hands, arms fully straight. Your palms should face forward. This is the start. Without shifting your elbows forward, curl the dumbbells as high as possible. Lower with control. That's 1 rep. Do 1 set of 30 total reps, resting for 6 deep breaths whenever you can no longer do reps. Lie with your back on the same bench, abs and glutes tight, dumbbells in both hands. Your palms should face each other. This is the start. Without shifting your elbows forward, curl the dumbbells as high as possible. Lower with control. That's 1 rep. Do 1 set of 30 total reps, resting for 6 deep breaths whenever you can no longer do reps. DIRECTIONS: Do this portion as a circuit, completing your reps of one exercise, then going right to the next. Rest 90 seconds after one round. Attack three rounds. Lie with your back on an incline bench set to a 45-degree incline, abs and glutes tight, dumbbells held directly over your shoulders. Tilt your elbows backward slightly, without arching your back. This is the start. Bend at the elbows, lowering the dumbbells as far as possible. Straighten your arms. That's 1 rep. Do 10. Lie with your back on the floor, feet near your butt, dumbbells held directly overhead. Bend at the elbows, lowering the dumbbells to your shoulders; do not shift your elbows forward as you do this. Press back up. That's 1 rep; do 10. Stay in the same position and again do skullcrusher reps. This time, lower the dumbbells until they touch the floor (giving you a brief 'rest' between reps). Your elbows may shift back as you do this; that's okay. Squeeze your elbows close to each other and press up. Do as many reps as possible. YOUR WORKOUTS SET the stage for arm growth, but to get the most out of them, you'll want to crush your post-lift meal too. And that means carbs, protein, and creatine after you've hit the gym, in a mix known as the 3:1 stack. Resistance-trained athletes who ate this stack gained significant muscle mass in addition to gains in one-rep max strength, according to an Australian study. 0.75 to 1 gram per kilogram of goal bodyweight This helps replace lost glycogen and boost insulin, which drives nutrients into the biceps and triceps you just torched. 0.25 to 3 gram per kilogram The protein, of course, provides your muscles with the building-block amino acids needed for growth. 0.1 gram per kilogram The creatine amplifies everything, improving cell hydration and supercharging your pump. Blend 30 grams of whey protein with oats, a banana, and 5 to 10 grams of creatine for a terrific on-the-go option. Six ounces of grilled chicken, four ounces of white rice, and juice with creatine stirred in should cover you. A 25-gram protein bar and eight ounces of chocolate milk with creatine powder is great for a morning subway commute.$875.00 at Saks Fifth Avenue$549.00 at at at A version of this story originally appeared in the July/August 2025 issue of Men's Health. You Might Also Like The Best Hair Growth Shampoos for Men to Buy Now 25 Vegetables That Are Surprising Sources of Protein
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE He was an indestructible monster with a terrifying physique. Now he's lying in a hospital bed... as doctors issue an urgent warning
Experts are urging gym-lovers to avoid steroids after bodybuilder Ronnie Coleman was hospitalized due to a bloodstream infection this week. Coleman, 61, is largely regarded as one of bodybuilding's greatest ever competitors and holds the joint all-time record for most Mr. Olympia titles at eight.
Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Bombshell finding in case of bodybuilder accused of shooting dead his glamorous influencer ex-girlfriend
A Gold Coast bodybuilder accused of killing his ex-girlfriend accidentally caused her death when he tripped and a handgun in his bag went off, a coroner has found. Ivona Jovanovic, 27, was shot in the chest at the home of 30-year-old Christos Panagakos in Highland Park on September 8, 2019. A 9mm bullet burst through Ms Jovanovic's chest and caused blood to flood into her thoracic cavity, affecting her heart and lungs and she succumbed to her injuries at Gold Coast University Hospital several hours later. Coroner Donald MacKenzie has presided over the inquest into her death. An inquest in which, he said, many witnesses were 'not telling the truth'. On Thursday, he found Panagakos' actions leading up to the event were most credibly recounted by friend Daine Walker who was at the home at the time. Walker, Panagakos, Ms Jovanovic and another friend were due to leave for a dinner together and had been preparing at the home before the tragedy, according to Coroner's Court documents seen by Daily Mail Australia. Walker - who met Panagakos through mutual friends in his teens - told police he and his friend were outside smoking a cigarette when they heard noises from inside the house. Walker told officers who detained and interviewed him that he had heard a 'thud' followed closely by a 'bang'. He and his friend then went inside the house. He said in his police statement that Christos was 'standing at the top of the stairs' and that he remembered him saying that he 'tripped' and 'it just went off'. 'I saw a gun on the floor at the top of the stairs. I would describe it as looking like a cowboy gun with a wooden handle. I don't know much about guns so can't really describe it more than that. 'I remember Christos said something like 'What'd I do? Fuck, I didn't mean it, I was corning up the stairs'. I said something like 'Brother, relax just call the ambulance'.' Walker described seeing Ms Jovanovic lying on the floor gasping for air while blood pooled on her lower back. She had been planning to go out to dinner with Panagakos and his friends that night. '(Panagakos' mother) Michelle had a phone in her hand and was going to call the ambulance. I remember Christos said something like 'No, don't call yet, wait',' Walker told police. Panagakos was previously charged with manslaughter, however, those charges were later discontinued. At Panagakos' earlier committal hearing, Walker said he could not accurately recall the event, nor his witness statement because he was, at that time, an illicit drug user. The court heard the bullet caused internal bleeding that left Ms Jovanovic (above) gasping on the floor while her thoracic cavity filled with blood The coroner said in their findings that 'clearly' Walker had been given 'sound legal advice' on how to avoid his earlier witness statement 'being admissible against Mr Panagakos in a criminal trial'. But the coroner also noted 'the statement does not establish criminal negligence' by Panagakos. 'There is no direct evidence that Mr Panagakos knew that the firearm was loaded or indeed in the bag and a number of individuals with serious criminal antecedents were in a position to have placed the firearm in the bag without Mr Panagakos' knowledge.' The coroner also said Panagakos' own recount could be 'easily' rejected, after the bodybuilder initially said the handgun fired while he was putting on a jumper. The coroner found that Panagakos had caused Ms Jovanovic's early death. 'On the evidence before me this was essentially an accident,' he said. 'In terms of the Criminal Code his criminal negligence could not be established to warrant a prosecution for involuntary manslaughter. 'Clearly many of the witnesses at this inquest were not telling the truth ... should further relevant information become available there will always be an opportunity to re-open this inquest.' Panagakos maintained at the inquest he was not in charge of the handgun that fired to kill the influencer. The court was previously told a bag had also reportedly been 'dropped' at the home. Other witnesses gave conflicting accounts of the firearm. The coroner was particularly critical of Michelle Panagakos' evidence. 'One can understand her motive in trying to protect her son. However her attempt initially to suggest that the deceased herself brought the handgun in a handbag … and her placing her son Christos at the bottom of the staircase at the time of the firearm discharge was, in my view, reprehensible,' he said. 'She was not a witness of credit.' The coroner said the tragic incident had killed a 'happy, kind and caring person'. 'Her death has had a devastating and lasting impact on her family and those close to her. 'The lack of clarity about how she died since can only have aggravated that grief.'
