Fitness superstar Chris: Undergoing stem cell therapy as kidney issues raise concerns.


2023-12-11

Recently, foreign media reported that International bodybuilding superstar Chris is undergoing stem cell therapy, aimed at preventing potential future health issues.

 

 

Chris Bumstead is today’s reigning "King of Classic Bodybuilding," having clinched the Olympia Classic Physique title an impressive four times in a row—earning him the nickname "C-Bum." While victory brings immense joy, the intense pressure of competitive bodybuilding often leaves him feeling overwhelmed and struggling to catch his breath.

In a recent preparation video, "Cbum" openly shared the challenges he’s facing this year—and his mindset leading up to the stage. Chris Boomstead said: "Focus on my effort, not the outcome! I’m enjoying this damn process—but the dream I once had has now become a heavy burden on my shoulders."

Chris Bumstead reflected on the pressure he faced leading up to the 2023 Olympia, saying: "Every year brings new challenges—and this year is certainly no exception. I find myself tossing and turning in bed every night, staring at the ceiling and asking myself, 'Why am I doing this? Is it all worth it?' Just when I start feeling like I’m finally getting into great shape, everything seems to fall apart. Year after year, I’m put to the test. So why do I keep thinking this year will be any different?"

"As the number of championships grows, the desire to defend your title only intensifies—so naturally, the pressure becomes even greater," Chris Boomstead reflected on this year’s challenges. "From drastic life changes to living in constant fear, health anxieties, injuries, personal stress, and mounting responsibilities—it all adds up. The more ambitious your goals become, the tougher life seems to make them. And when you need to stay laser-focused the most, that’s precisely when it feels hardest to maintain your concentration."

From several retired competitive bodybuilders, we can see that without the support of performance-enhancing drugs, his physique underwent significant changes—his body began to deteriorate, with muscles visibly wasting away until they completely disappeared. The contrast compared to his earlier physique was strikingly stark. More troublingly, he also developed serious issues with his kidneys and liver.