“Women Were Like an Ornament”: 2013 Ms. Olympia Champion Reveals the True Reason Behind Transforming the Face of Fitness Brand

Dana Linn Bailey, the first-ever Olympia Women’s Physique champion, has been a driving force in transforming the perception of women in bodybuilding. Despite the sport being largely male-dominated, Bailey has worked tirelessly to ensure that women receive the recognition they deserve for their immense efforts in the industry. Her drive to empower female athletes extends beyond her on-stage performance and is reflected in her successful fitness brand, ‘Run For Everything.’ Through this venture, she aims to challenge industry norms and promote gender equality in the fitness world.

During an appearance on Jay Cutler’s Cutler Cast podcast, Bailey explained that her motivation for creating ‘Run For Everything’ stemmed from a desire to promote gender equality in bodybuilding. For years, she noticed that women’s participation in the sport was often overlooked, which drove her to build a brand that highlights women’s achievements in fitness.

“I felt like women were never the focus and it’s a very male-dominant sport. I always felt like women were just like an ornament on the tree.”, she said. But this perception did not sit well with her, pushing her to create a female-centric brand, ‘Run For Everything,’ aimed at empowering women in sports and fitness.

The idea behind her brand was to cater to those who were passionate about women’s fitness and wanted to see them reach great heights. The popularity of her brand is a testament to Bailey’s dedication. However, this wasn’t the first time Cutler was impressed with her accomplishments.

When Jay Cutler was shocked to see Bailey’s strength

The 2013 Ms. Olympia champion is known for her passion for fitness and her ability to push herself to the limits. And Jay Cutler is one individual who knows it very well. The 4x Mr. Olympia champion once spoke about his experience training with Bailey, and recalled that for the first time in his career, he thought about stopping during a workout. 

For Cutler, who is known for his incredible strength and endurance, this was a rare experience. He said that he was amazed by Bailey’s tenacity and dedication. Overall Bailey’s dedication to fitness and her ability to push herself to the limits are truly inspiring, and she has become a true icon in the fitness world.