“Training Not Only Helps You Physically”: 60-Yo Bodybuilding Legend Reveals Why He Still Trains Despite His Retirement Decades Ago

The zeal to achieve an outstanding physique is something that we all dream of. Driven by this same dream was none other than bodybuilding legend, Rich Gaspari as well. Having started lifting at the tender age of 14, Gaspari dreamt of becoming a professional bodybuilder and even promised 7X Mr. Olympia Arnold Schwarzenegger that he would prove his mettle to ‘The Austrian Oak’. Fast forward to decades later, Gaspari still trains regularly despite his retirement from the sport years ago. 

Even though the American IFBB Pro was never able to lift the Sandow trophy during his otherwise illustrious career, he won countless bodybuilding shows. But what fuels The Dragon Slayer to lift regularly despite his old age? Let’s take a look.

Rich Gaspari reveals the secret behind his fire

Making his pro debut at the age of 21, Gaspari came in second and quickly got the bodybuilding veterans talking about his insanely thick and ripped back. Continuing with his iconic look, Gaspari also became the first bodybuilder ever to present striated glutes. After enjoying everything that the sport of bodybuilding had to offer, Gaspari was forced to retire from the competitive stage back in 1996 after he suffered two herniated disks. Despite all this, he still lifts daily as he believes that training helps him mentally. 

In a recent Instagram post, Gaspari revealed, “Training not only helps you physically but training daily helps you mentally.” He continued further by mentioning, “Training makes me feel good mentally. It sets my day to be motivated and to work hard the rest of the day.”

Gaspari has been into fitness and bodybuilding for almost five decades now. He believes that just like any fitness enthusiast, lifting the iron is the best part of his day and helps him strive for the rest of the day as well.

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In the Instagram post, he further disclosed, “It’s amazing how euphoric you feel after training. Many people use working out as a way to help mental depression. So when you ask me why I train. I do it because it helps me now more mentally than physically!” 

Gaspari thus joins many other legends who have advocated the mental benefits of working out, showcasing how bodybuilding is not just about muscle-building. What are your views on this? Does lifting heavy plates help you mentally as well? Let us know in the comments.

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