Despite Quitting Bodybuilding Due to Body Image Issues, Ex-Love Island Star Reveals Why Regular Training Is Vital: “Sets You Up for Success”

Anton Danyluk, the Love Island fame, quit his bodybuilding pursuit and took on to become a fitness influencer. The Scottish reality star now owns a gym and frequently posts his workout sessions on his Instagram handle while spreading the message of body positivity. From enduring bullying as an overweight child to becoming a fitness coach, Danyluk has figured out his path in life.

He cites the reason for quitting his bodybuilding journey as body image issues and wants to empower youth to look beyond society’s norms of perfect shape. In his recent Instagram post, the social media influencer speaks about the correct reasons to workout which doesn’t include body image goals.

Anton Danyluk reveals the importance of working out

Danyluk is consistently trying to influence his followers to have a more positive outlook when it comes to working out. The first and foremost reason he believes one should work out is to feel good. The endorphins which are released in the body after an intense workout session will make one feel better. “Endorphins which I believe set you up for success in every aspect of your life,” says the fitness coach in the video.

He complains that many people hit the gym to become more toned and attractive. However, Danyluk argued there is a plethora of other dimensions which are positively affected after a good workout session. “Most people work out just to look good but ultimately it’s so much more important than that, there are so many reasons why you should work out other than for body image purposes,” he wrote in the caption.

He also emphasized the mental well-being that is associated with a regular gym session. Reflecting on the stats, the ex-Love Island celebrity points out the societal pressure that is causing mental health ailments in the younger generation.

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And workout could help people with their well-being, both physically and mentally, according to Danyluk.

The fitness enthusiast shivered confidence as an overweight child

Mixed race and overweight had become the reasons for the constant bullying that Anton Danyluk endured as a child. After his mom’s push, he joined a gym and worked on his physique. But that didn’t stop him from getting bullied as a young man. He was trolled after his stint at Love Island, in 2019.

His bodybuilding career also made him feel wrecked. “I was into bodybuilding, and it was the worst I ever felt in terms of I was always seeking perfection,” he said on Good Morning Britain. So he started out as a fitness influencer spreading body positivity.

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Anton Danyluk is now gearing up for his new BBC documentary dealing with male body image insecurities. He also now consciously adds disclaimers to prevent comparisons while flaunting his abs on social media. Hope Danyluk’s efforts will go a long way in creating a better world. So, have you ever faced bullying because of your body image? Tell us your experiences in the comments below!