28-YO Classic Physique Legend Recalls Spending Upto ?Three Hours? in the Gym Once, Bursting the Myth About Doing It for ?Too Long?

Reigning Mr. Olympia Classic Physique champion Chris Bumstead has earned the respect of the community for his on-stage charm as well as his off-stage persona. The athlete recently came under the spotlight for his bold confessions about his life and bodybuilding career. Therefore, creating much intrigue among fans, the star athlete gave them a chance to throw random questions at him.?

Appearing in a recent YouTube video on his official channel, Cbum answered some questions on fitness and motivation. Hence, a segment of the video discussed about training at the gym for 3 hours, which Cbum was accustomed to in his youth. But his perception has changed with age and claimed it won?t be possible for him anymore.?

Chris Bumstead acknowledges the effect of time and age

As per the video shared on Friday, the 28-year-old athlete read out a question from his fan that asked him if training 3 hours at the gym was too long or simply put, overtraining. Cbum opted for a rather diplomatic answer, as what might suit best for the individual. He noted if the person is feeling very energized and it does not affect their health, then it?s appropriate.?

However, the star athlete admitted to being wary of suggesting people his way of training anymore because it?s not the same for everyone at all points of time. ?when I was younger and I could train for three hours I used to go to the gym for three hours after single day almost probably six days a week because one day I was too hungover and I felt great I was getting strong,? the Canadian champion shared.?

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He claimed that being in his twenties, he felt unbeatable. ?nothing could beat me up so I was just enjoying time,? Cbum recalled. However, as he grew older, the IFBB pro disclosed that his body couldn?t keep up. ?but I promise you by the time you’re like 28 my age or even younger your body’s gonna catch up to you and you’re not gonna be able to train that long so enjoy it while it lasts,? he mindfully added. On a similar note, Cbum once recalled suffering from cramps after a mere game of basketball.?

Chris Bumstead once struggled after playing basketball?

Appearing on a podcast with Chris Williamson on YouTube, the 260-lbs athlete unraveled a lot of many things in his life. Cbum seized the opportunity to give his fans a deeper glimpse into his off-stage personality, and safe to say, the community was impressed. Hence, he revealed that an impromptu basketball game once left him in pain for a week.

“I played with a bunch of guys here. We probably played for almost an hour. It was pretty long. And I could not walk for a week like it was just inflammation and pain,”?Bumstead shared. Evidently, bodybuilding focuses more on the aesthetic characteristics of the body and not so much on mobility or explosive fitness. Thus, even a brief game of basketball or any other active sport might leave a bodybuilder struggling days after.

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While many believe that three hours of training might be a bit too much, it varies from individual to individual based on their fitness quotients. However, Cbum proved that it is not a myth as he himself resorted to the method in his teenage years. What did you think of his revelation on training 3 hours in the gym? Tell us in the comments.