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Staying without your favorite food, maintaining a diet, or working out rigorously needs immense determination. And now, 55-year-old Mike O’Hearn has divulged how he makes his mind and body stronger for the same, during a discussion with wrestler Eric Bugenhagen in a YouTube video. The former WWE wrestler and the Titan discussed how the latter dealt with workouts and why he engaged in regimes that required staying long periods without food. MIKE O’HEARN ON HIS FASTING AND WORKING OUT The bodybuilding champion and Bugenhagen were engaged in a brutal leg workout when the wrestler pointed out how he was always motivated to do his best and push his limits by giving 110% of his strength. This is when O’Hearn revealed the real reason behind why he challenges himself. “I don’t do fasting and stuff because it’s good for the body I do it because I wanna see how strong I can be without even eating food,” O’Hearn explained. O’Hearn also delved into thoughts about a wrestling mentality and talked about his appreciation for wrestlers and their determination when it came to their careers. According to the Titan, having a wrestling mentality will help individuals in the long run. Basically, both the legends advocated the necessity of cultivating a winning mentality when it comes to building one’s physical and mental strength. This is not the first time that O’Hearn has talked about his fasting workouts. Previously, he spoke about fasting and Blitz. MIKE O’HEARN SPEAKS ABOUT BLITZ AND FASTING O’Hearn had uploaded a video where an [“In%20the%20Blitz,%20I%20incorporate%20the%20most%20intense%20tricks.%20If%20you%20guys%20wanna%20try%20the%2030-Day%20Blitz,%20I%20recommend%20not%20doing%20it.%20It%20is%20going%20to%20make%20you%20incredibly%20superhero-ish,%20but%20it’s%20tough.”] avid 27-year-old fan inquired about the relationship between fasting and a Blitz workout. The Titan responded, “In the Blitz, I incorporate the most intense tricks. If you guys wanna try the 30-Day Blitz, I recommend not doing it. It is going to make you incredibly superhero-ish, but it’s tough.” During Blitz, he prefers to do fasting and uses it strategically to activate the body’s fat-burning abilities. Possible Future Injuries During Workouts [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-fifty-four-yo-legend-mike-o-hearn-shares-a-easy-hack-to-self-diagnose-any-possible-future-injuries-during-workouts/] He further explained the core values and principles behind the Blitz and highlighted the incorporation of rigorous techniques to maximize the loss of fat. The bodybuilding champion also advised the fans and followers to exercise caution before attempting the Blitz program because it was physically and mentally demanding. Mike O’Hearn believes in giving his all out while working out and maintains his longevity and fitness with healthy habits. What do you think about his mentality on strength? Let us know in the comments below. Goes Shirtless in the Gym: “Don’t Think That I Am Ready” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/bodybuilding-news-one-of-the-most-jacked-fifty-four-yo-mike-o-hearn-confesses-why-he-never-goes-shirtless-in-the-gym-dont-think-that-i-am-ready/] 

Mike O’Hearn speaks about the reason why he fasts before a workout and it is not entirely related to building his body.

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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.

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<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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 	<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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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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55-YO Bodybuilding Legend Mike O Hearn Confesses the Real Reason Behind His Fasted Workouts

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Mike O’Hearn on his fasting and working out

Mike O’Hearn speaks about Blitz and fasting