{"id":316400,"date":"2025-11-27T08:31:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/316400\/"},"modified":"2025-11-27T08:31:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T08:31:09","slug":"russian-fitness-coach-dies-after-undertaking-10000-calorie-junk-food-challenge-world-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/316400\/","title":{"rendered":"Russian Fitness Coach Dies After Undertaking 10,000-Calorie Junk Food Challenge | World News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Last Updated:November 27, 2025, 12:41 IST<\/p>\n<p>In his last Instagram post on November 18, Nuyanzin shared a video of himself eating a pack of crisps and revealed that his weight had climbed to 105 kg.<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Dmitry Nuyanzin, a Russian fitness coach and influencer, posted his last video on November 18 (Credits: Instagram)\" title=\"Dmitry Nuyanzin, a Russian fitness coach and influencer, posted his last video on November 18 (Credits: Instagram)\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1764232268_676_1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-77153e997a009dd0 jsx-3187777789\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dmitry Nuyanzin, a Russian fitness coach and influencer, posted his last video on November 18 (Credits: Instagram)<\/p>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">Dmitry Nuyanzin, a Russian fitness coach and influencer, died in his sleep after undertaking an eating challenge, targeting to gain at least 25 kg. The 30-year-old had been consuming large quantities of junk food for several weeks as part of what he described as a \u201cmarathon&#8221; experiment.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">His aim was to gain at least 25 kg and later lose it all to demonstrate a dramatic transformation for his weight-loss programme. According to People, he consumed more than 10,000 calories a day during the challenge.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">He told his friends that he was not feeling well only a day before his death and also cancelled his training sessions. He was planning to see a doctor, but his heart reportedly failed while he was asleep.<\/p>\n<p id=\"3\" class=\"story_para_3\">In his last Instagram post on November 18, Nuyanzin shared a video of himself eating a pack of crisps and revealed that his weight had climbed to 105 kg \u2014 an increase of at least 13 kg in one month. Lunch typically included nearly two pounds of dumplings covered in mayonnaise, and dinner was often a burger with two small pizzas. He also snacked on crisps throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p id=\"4\" class=\"story_para_4\">He explained that breakfast usually consisted of pastries and half a cake. (Lunch typically included nearly two pounds of dumplings covered in mayonnaise, and dinner was often a burger with two small pizzas.<\/p>\n<p id=\"5\" class=\"story_para_5\">He also snacked on crisps throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">News of his death led to shock and sadness among followers, many of whom described his story as a warning.<\/p>\n<p id=\"7\" class=\"story_para_7\">\u201cIt is better to prove such theories not in practice. Rest in peace,&#8221; one user wrote. Another said, \u201cIt\u2019s true. If you\u2019re not used to junky fries fast food, it will indeed make you sick!&#8221; Others called his death \u201cshocking&#8221; and offered condolences. \u201cAn excellent coach and a wonderful mentor, and just a good person,&#8221; wrote one follower.<\/p>\n<p id=\"8\" class=\"story_para_8\">Nuyanzin had a strong background in fitness. He graduated from the Orenburg Olympic Reserve School and the National Fitness University in St Petersburg. For nearly ten years, he had worked as a personal trainer for several elite athletes in Russia.<\/p>\n<p id=\"9\" class=\"story_para_9\">While the exact cause of his death is yet to be ascertained, early reports indicate that the extreme diet placed severe strain on his heart.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Anushka Vats\" title=\"Anushka Vats\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-08-at-10.04.29-2025-08-8b1beaef2df02b67e17bd1c791831ae5.jpeg\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd\"\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/byline\/anushka-vats-28231.html\" class=\"jsx-95088aad1b3c53cd atamail\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Anushka Vats<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her&#8230;Read More<\/p>\n<p>Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can follow her&#8230; Read More<\/p>\n<p>First Published:<\/p>\n<p>November 27, 2025, 12:39 IST<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/world\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">world<\/a>   Russian Fitness Coach Dies After Undertaking 10,000-Calorie Junk Food ChallengeDisclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. 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