“Don’t Eat Just for Bodybuilding”: 54-Year-Old Fitness Enigma Mike O’Hearn Teaches Young Kids the Age-Defying Secret He Has Been Using Since 30 Years

From bodybuilding to acting, 54-year-old Mike O’Hearn has donned multiple caps at different career stages. Undeniably, the four-time Mr. Natural Universe winner has a gigantic fanbase. Since his first gig in the 1992 film Death Becomes Her, Mike has maintained his status as a fitness icon. Recently, the ‘Titan’ shared the 30-year-old secret that helped him to nurture his superhuman physique even in his 50s. 

On April 14, Mike O’Hearn announced his upcoming guest appearance in FOX’s hit series 9-1-1 on Generation Iron’s YouTube channel. Moreover, the bodybuilder-turned-actor gave out the long-awaited hack that helped him stay disciplined as a bodybuilder and aided his transformation into acting.

Mike O’Hearn’s body maintenance secret is something one won’t expect

In his upcoming film, Mike O’Hearn plays the role of a muscular bodybuilder whose bicep explodes from too much synthol. Playing the role of a steroid junky on screen at 54 required the fitness icon to follow a different strategy. Mike stated in his interview that his physique in the film was not the result of his powerlifting and bodybuilding history. 

He further revealed, “ I’ve got to slow down that clock, I got to slow down time and was able to do a project like this and play this character because I slowed down time and kept my body healthy and kept the complete vision of what I look like healthy” He had put in a dedicated effort to avoid his age overshadow his performance.

Furthermore, Mike revealed that he did not successfully achieve his physique because he was acting for 30 years. Instead, he was able to do so because he pushed himself and made efforts to look younger on-screen throughout these years and continues his efforts. Hence, he advised the youngsters to,“ go back to the nutrition go back to eating correctly for you not just for bodybuilding and I keep telling you guys this don’t eat just for bodybuilding eat for life.” 

Also, Mike stressed that training should not be just done to look muscular but also to remain fit for life. Overall, the actor advised people to focus on long-term benefits instead of short-term satisfaction.

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For three decades, Mike O’Hearn has maintained his physique flawlessly. However, throughout these years, people have differed from believing that he follows an all-natural bodybuilding regime. However, recently, Mike O’Hearn shared his bodybuilding ideology, clearing the rumors about his physique. 

Here’s what Mike O’Hearn thinks of his Superhuman physique

Mike O’Hearn’s superhuman physique makes it hard for people to believe that he built it all naturally. The bodybuilder-turned-actor has clarified the rumors several times by sharing insights about his regime. A week ago, he revealed his bodybuilding ideology. In an Instagram video, he stated that normal humans cannot resist 500 lbs. weights on their hands. However, boxers, on the other hand, can lift upto take upto 1000 lbs without having any fractures. By saying this, he suggested the incredible strength that comes with training. 

Furthermore, he told, “I will create my body so freaking strong that the average stuff doesn’t hurt. And then the muscle will come from the side effect of just lifting and eating right.” Mike O’Hearn has always been about pushing his limits. He believes that there is always room for improvement. 

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Moreover, through dedicated training, clean and balanced nutrition, a positive mindset, and good genetics, the bodybuilder-turned-actor continues to set an example of a superhuman physique.