Maya Nassar
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| Born | October 3, 1986 |
| Nationality | Dutch-Lebanese |
| Occupation | Sports Nutritionist |
| Website | startlivingright |
Maya Nassar Maya Nassar (born October 3, 1986) is a Dutch-Lebanese competitive fitness model, entrepreneur, and radio host. She gained recognition as Ms. Fitness Universe 2025 in Las Vegas and has a background in various fitness competitions, including winning first place at the 2014 Pure Elite UK Championships.[1]
Early life
[edit]Maya Nassar was born in Long Island, New York to a Lebanese father and a Dutch mother. She grew up in Nigeria, and spent several years in England before moving to Lebanon for high school, where she has lived since.[2]
Career
[edit]Nassar began her fitness journey in 2010, following a training program and diet regimen that resulted in a significant weight loss. [3] She first competed in the Miami Pro European Championships in 2013 and returned to the competitive scene in 2014, becoming the first Lebanese athlete endorsed by the Lebanese government to participate in a bodybuilding event outside of Lebanon. In addition to her competitive achievements, Nassar has built a substantial online presence through her blog, “Start Living Right,” which focuses on fitness and wellness. This platform led to the development of the Start Living Right fitness application, which has been endorsed by the Lebanese Ministry of Youth and Sports and has achieved high rankings on the Apple Store. [4] Nassar is also a certified personal trainer and sports nutritionist. She opened a physical location for Start Living Right in 2017 in Antelias, Lebanon, which offers various fitness services, including personal training and nutrition counseling. The gym is notable for being sponsored by Nike and providing Nike Training Club classes.[5]
Media Presence
[edit]Nassar has made numerous media appearances across the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. She has been featured in several fitness and lifestyle magazines, including Women’s Health, Oxygen Magazine, and Muscle and Fitness. She is also known for her television work, having hosted the show “Get Fit” on MTV Lebanon and currently hosting a wellness program on Virgin Radio Stars Lebanon. [6]
Workshops and Speaking Engagements
[edit]Nassar frequently conducts workshops and talks focused on health, nutrition, and fitness. She has spoken at various events, including conferences and initiatives aimed at women’s empowerment and health awareness. [7]
Publications
[edit]In 2020, Nassar published a children’s book titled “Andy the Ant,” co-written with her mother to promote self-confidence among children. She is also the founder of a publishing house for children’s books.
Recognition
[edit]Nassar has received several accolades, including being the first Lebanese fitness entrepreneur featured in Forbes India and the first Arab woman featured on the cover of MAXIM magazine in New Zealand. She was also the first Lebanese endorsed to compete in the Ms. Universe World International competition.
References
[edit]- ^ "Maya Nassar : Il faut combattre et combler le manque d'information". Le Orient Le Jour.
- ^ "Start Eating Right". Sayidaty Magazine. November 2015. pp. 100, 101.
- ^ "Looking Good, Feeling Great with Maya Nassar". Nina Iraq.
- ^ "مايا نصّار تطلق التطبيق الرياضي للجسم السليم". LBC Australia.
- ^ "Winners May 2014". pure-elite.com. Retrieved 20 May 2014.
- ^ "Virgin Radio Stars Lebanon".
- ^ "نصار اطلقت تطبيقها الرياضي واعلنت مشاركتها في مسابقة دولية". annahar.com (in Arabic). Retrieved 18 March 2015.
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