?I?ve Been Training for 60 Years?: Hailed as King of Aesthetics, Bodybuilding Legend Shares the Secret of His Everlasting Fitness Even at 81

Mike O?Hearn is a veteran?bodybuilding icon in his own right. The 54-year-old won Mr. Universe 4 times, and was the face of numerous magazine covers. He always focuses on consistency and longevity which is very similar to something that ?King of Aesthetics?, Frank Zane harps about even after retirement. Mike frequently talks about being intelligent, and about doing heavy cardio or heavy exercise after taking a break.

In the recent episode of ?Generation Iron and Barbend?s The Mike O?Hearn? show, Frank Zane joined him for a discussion. His discussion delved into the world of bodybuilding, philosophies of training, and the evolution of the fitness industry. Zane shared some insights into his training methods and shared some of the bodybuilding knowledge he has gained over 60 years.

Mike O?Hearn and Frank Zane talk about being intelligent

When the conversation went to being a 100% optimum bodybuilder for 365 days, the two veterans agreed on one thing. They both agree that there needs to be a planned approach to exercise and an intelligent way of being fit. Only with a healthy approach could the aspect of longevity be fulfilled by any aspiring bodybuilder.

Zane prefaced the argument by stating, “I?ve been doing this for so long, you know, I?ve been training for 60 years.” So of course, he knows a thing or two about the long run. Of course, the 3-time Olympia winner could maintain a career in bodybuilding for 60 years because of the balance in exercise and resting time.

O?Hearn appreciated Zane?s opinion and said, ?It?s refreshing to me and I think it?s refreshing to you to hear because I preach about this and what you have spoken about today.?

Mike gave the metaphor of the mountain where a climber does not climb the mountain and stay there. Rather they come down and recuperate for the next climb. This is also very important for bodybuilding.

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He also added, ?If you guys wanna do this for a short period of time or a long period of time you got to be intelligent.?

Mike reciprocates Zane?s ideas about break

Mike spoke about how not just doing?bodybuilding will suffice but people have to do it right. The bodybuilders have to do it in the right way. Healing the body and resting the mind is necessary to move forward in bodybuilding.

Mike O?Hearn frequently talks about the significance of taking a break and resting. This allows the body to recuperate and recover from the

He has been lifting iron for more than 30 years and knows the importance of not exerting too much stress. Injuries cannot be risked according to Mike and the Titan also quoted the legend Zane. O?Hearn recited what Zane said: ?They are gonna hurt themselves, I?m not.?

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