Following the aforementioned feat, Abiad made appearances in various professional shows across North America, including the Arnold Classic.
On a recent episode of Straight Outta The Lair, Abiad, in conversation with former Welsh bodybuilder Flex Lewis, revealed the reason for his retirement after the Arnold Classic in 2017. He cited the kidney struggles he faced during his time competing and his fear of being put on dialysis in the future as the main reasons that pushed him to call it a day.
Fouad Abiad stated:
Fouad Abiad on his retirement
From 2013 to 2016, Abiad really seemed as though he was hitting his peak with four top 3 finishes and two victories in seven competitions. However, he retired in 2017 after finishing sixth in the Arnold Classic. Speaking about his struggles with the health of his kidneys and his spouse, he said:
Fouad Abiad then talked about what is being done to maintain the function of his kidneys:
Stem cell therapy uses particular types of cells that play a significant role in kidney healing by replacing damaged kidney tissue and reducing inflammation.
Fouad Abiad then talked about how important it is to keep tabs on health throughout an athlete’s career:
Finally, Fouad Abiad made it very clear that he is done with the sport for good and will not be returning to the professional stage:
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