Not Just Physical, but 6X Mr. Olympia Explains How Working Out Is Essential for Mental Health Also: “You Release Chemicals in Your Brain”

In today’s fast-paced world, where people do not have the time to take care of themselves, there is an ardent need to pull out time and do something to stay fit. Well, this not only keeps you physically healthy but also boosts your levels of serotonin, giving you a relaxed post-work routine.

Bodybuilding legend, who won the title of Mr. Olympia 6 times in a row and has known of nothing else as his passion other than the sport, recently took the opportunity to enlighten the fitness community about how staying fit helps a person stay sane.

Dorian Yates talks about the importance of exercising

The official Instagram account of DY Nutrition, @dynutrition, recently shared a video of Dorian Yates, where the legend was seen talking about why it was important for people to exercise, even if it was with some minimal effort. He talked about how it helps a person stay fit, both mentally and physically.

Dorian Yates said, “When you go to the gym, you release chemicals in your brain that make you feel better. So, I think it’s an essential part of overall health. Physical and mental. That’s why I’m a big advocate of any exercise that works for you and you like it. Of Course, I’m a bodybuilder, that’s my background, but I think it’s important to get out there and do some kind of exercise.” As sedentary lifestyles consume the world, Yates continues to use the world of the internet to impart his wisdom to all who are looking to make strides in their fitness journeys.   

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The legendary bodybuilder, also known as The Shadow, despite being barred from the sport of bodybuilding because of health issues, continues to follow the rule of minimal exercise even in his own life, to stay at peace.

Dorian Yates prevented from training like a bodybuilder

In the MD’s Global Music Radio show in 2019, where Dorian Yates was invited as a guest speaker, he spoke about his journey in the professional realms of bodybuilding. During the conversation, he revealed how going through several fatal injuries forced him to quit his one true passion.

Yates said, “Probably five years ago, I was still doing what I could, as far as bodybuilding training, but it was limited.” However, with time, he could barely do anything at all. He added, “I was limited because I’ve got a bicep and tricep injury on my left side, which everybody knows about from my career I guess.” But, he knew he had to do something to stay fit, and that was when he resorted to yoga to keep himself at peace. 

Yates’s determination to engage in whatever kind of exercise that he could is an inspiration to those who are looking to kickstart their fitness journeys. What do you think about the journey of Dorian Yates? Let us know in the comments section below!

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