Bodybuilders often suffer from various medical issues owing to serious lifestyle changes and extreme nutrition requirements. While some could be problems they have been facing since birth, others could be issues picked up during or after their bodybuilding journey. For legendary bodybuilder Chris Bumstead, health issues have followed him throughout his journey. Recently in an Instagram story, Bumstead looked exasperated as he pointed out his allergies. The reigning Mr. Classic physique went through many medical issues, mainly focusing on his autoimmune disease. So, what was the story about? Is Bumstead facing other health problems now? Let’s find out. CHRIS BUMSTEAD DOESN’T “KNOW HOW TO LIFE” When one suffers from serious medical conditions, leading a regular life often comes with some hiccups. Bumstead has lived with an autoimmune disease that targets his kidneys. The star suffers from IGA Nephropathy, which causes inflammation in his kidneys and triggers an autoimmune response that’s harmful to his body. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Chris-Bumstead-diet.png] In his Instagram story, Bumstead mentions severe allergies that have been bothering him for a while now. Notably, the star once mentioned in one of his videos how his disease suppressed his immune system. While he doesn’t mention the kind of allergies, he looked lost and frustrated in his selfie video. Couldn’t Bare Himself in the Mirror After an Immune Disease Shattered His Mr. Olympia Dream in 2018 [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-was-literally-ashamed-of-myself-3x-mr-olympia-chris-bumstead-couldnt-bare-himself-in-the-mirror-after-an-immune-disease-shattered-his-mr-olympia-dream-in-2018/] The caption in the story [https://www.instagram.com/stories/cbum/3031597406962795580/?hl=en] read, “My allergies are so bad I don’t know how to life atm”. While it’s unclear if the allergy was due to his auto-immune disease or something else, it came in as a reminder for the bodybuilder to take care of himself. Bumstead’s kidney disease has caused a lot of changes in his lifestyle, and although he navigates through them, the disease once cost him his title. CBUM’S DISEASE AND THE 2018 CLASSIC PHYSIQUE TITLE Bumstead has been suffering from IGA Nephropathy for a long time. However, it got diagnosed properly when he was training for Mr. Olympia in 2018. His legs swelled up abnormally, and the bodybuilder had to rush to the doctor mere weeks before going up on stage. [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Chris-Bumstead-1-1.jpg] It turned out that Bumstead had the disease since high school. A similar incident occurred where his kidneys flared up. Although he had a proper diagnosis in 2018, he lost out on the title [https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-bodybuilding-news-theres-no-cure-for-it-chris-bumstead-shared-the-details-of-severe-health-illness-that-cost-him-2018-mr-olympia-title/] of Mr. Olympia Classic Physique that year. Nevertheless, with proper care and nutrition, Bumstead is now a reigning champion of the category. Watch This Story: Ripped Chris Bumstead Is Ready to Take Home His 4th Mr. Olympia [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/us-sports-news-ripped-chris-bumstead-is-ready-to-take-home-his-4th-mrolympia/] 

Chris Bumstead has been going through an auto-immune disease for a while. And
now, the star seems to be ridden with allergies.

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Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest.

[caption id="attachment_1155128" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1155128 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-3238896.jpg" alt="Arnold Schwarzenegger" width="1920" height="1278" /> circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>History of bodybuilding</h2>
Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first <a href="https://www.britannica.com/sports/bodybuilding" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contest</a> in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed "The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World." Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest.

<img class="aligncenter wp-image-1081968 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/lou-ferrigno-arnold-schwarzenegger.jpg" alt="" width="1280" height="720" />
<h2>Mr. Olympia contest</h2>
The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu.
<h2>Famous bodybuilders</h2>
There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Arnold Schwarzenegger: </strong></li>
</ul>
The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics.
<ul>
 	<li><strong>Ronnie Coleman:</strong></li>
</ul>
Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.

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<ul>
 	<li><strong>Lee Haney:</strong></li>
</ul>
Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances.

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Bodybuilding

Out of all the competitions in the world, bodybuilding stays apart as a unique one. Athletes train for years to perfect their bodies and develop muscular mass. Likewise, athletes who train for competitions are understood as bodybuilders. In professional competitions like the Mr. Olympia event, bodybuilders stand on the stage, posing for various parts of their bodies. Judges rank them based on their symmetry, muscularity, size, conditioning, posing, and stage presentation. There are various competitions in bodybuilding but the Mr. Olympia contest stands apart from the rest. circa 1966: Austrian-born bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger points one hand out as he flexes his torso on Muscle Beach, Santa Monica, California. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) History of bodybuilding Old Greeks became the inspiration for people to start bodybuilding. After that, modern competitions came up from various theatrical acts and other circus acts. They held the first contest in 1903 in New York. The winner of the competition was Al Treloar and dubbed &#8220;The Most Perfectly Developed Man in the World.&#8221; Significantly, organizers saw potential in that and the start of the Mr. America contest showcased some of the best talents. The rise of various bodybuilders across the globe saw the Mr. Universe event come into place and it became the main event for over 25 years. But, the late 1970s saw Joe Weider come up with a grand plan and create the Mr. Olympia contest. Mr. Olympia contest The contest that captured the minds of fans was the Mr. Olympia contest under the International Federation of Bodybuilding &amp; Fitness. Weider helps these bodybuilders to earn money by competing in events. They held the first competition on September 18, 1965, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, New York City. Larry Scott won the first two titles. Moreover, the bodybuilders with the highest number of titles are Lee Haney and Ronnie Coleman. In the meantime, to make their entry into the market, the famous documentary, Pumping Iron, saw the buildup to the 1975 Mr. Olympia contest. It helped athletes like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Lou Ferrigno, and Franco Columbu. Famous bodybuilders There are several bodybuilders to grace the grand stage. But some bodybuilders achieved greatness with their astonishing bodies. Arnold Schwarzenegger:  The Austrian bodybuilder is one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time. The Austrian Oak is a seven-time bodybuilding champion and became an influential personality in the business. He then transitioned himself to various acting roles, became an investor, and was elected as the Governor of California. Some of his movies like Terminator 2, Commando, Twins, and Conan the Barbarian are some of his classics. Ronnie Coleman: Dubbed to be the greatest bodybuilder of all time, Ronnie Coleman put his life and soul into the sport. He is an eight-time Mr. Olympia winner and became the most dominant bodybuilder in the business. Netflix released a documentary featuring his life in the bodybuilding industry. His size and conditioning stood apart from everyone else. A true champion who wore his heart on his sleeve.  Lee Haney: Like Coleman, Lee Haney became an eight-time Mr. Olympia champion. He dedicated his body to the sport and was one of the most exciting bodybuilders on stage. Haney had a humongous waist size of 32.5 inches. Therefore, Haney deserves a special mention for his performances. &nbsp;

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