“From 150 Bpm to 49 Bpm”: Why Is Chris Bumstead Taking His Heart Rate to Such Extremes?

Staying at the top in any field for a long period is not an easy task. And especially when the competitors are chasing you. Despite all that, the Canadian bodybuilder, Chris Bumstead, has successfully established himself on the top for the last four years in the Classic Physique category. And he has worked immensely hard to seize his domination. Even now, he continues to test himself in extreme conditions to be ahead of everyone else. CBum recently shared an Instagram story where he was seen doing something similar.

In the video, Bumstead took his heartbeat from an extreme high to an extreme low by performing some tasks. Why would he do so, and what was the intention behind that? Let us find out here.

Chris Bumstead’s unique way of training his body

Bodybuilding is an evaluation of both mental and physical strength. Although it may seem bodybuilding is mostly about physicality, the mental strength required to handle the stress, maintain consistency, and stay perseverant is equally important for a bodybuilder. Henceforth, it becomes necessary to train the mind as strong as the body. In the Instagram story, Bumstead is seen moving his body to extreme temperatures.

First, he exposes his body to a very high temperature of about 70°-100°C, as he performs sauna therapy. Further, CBum moves out of the room and sits in a cold water tub. This consecutive activity gives him a sudden change in the exterior environment, leading his heart rate to drop “from 150 bpm to 49 bpm in 1.5 minutes.” But what would he achieve by doing so?

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In the story, Bumstead revealed the reason and benefit of this activity. CBum wrote, “Training my body’s ability to adapt to stress.” Being at the top for four consecutive years shows how consistent he has been throughout his career with his training. Whether it be mental or physical training, CBum has always found novel ways to keep himself ahead. But for how many more years? Did he recently hint towards his retirement in a podcast with Hany Rambod? Let us find out.

Chris Bumstead shares his retirement goal 

As the 4x Mr. Olympia Classic Physique sat down in ‘The Truth’ podcast with his current coach, Hany Rambod, they talked about his current injuries and his retirement. Bumstead revealed that he might have “one more” year of dominance in him. Moreover, he doesn’t want to stress about the thing he loves the most, and hence would only pursue it until he enjoys it. Other than that, CBum also disclosed his retirement goal in that podcast. 

While talking in the podcast, Bumstead disclosed his one retirement goal. He said, “I hope I trust myself enough to know that it’s time to check out because my one goal I have with retirement is retiring on top. That’s really all I care about. I don’t really care about how many I get.” 

Chris Bumstead wishes to end his career on a high note, and if he appears in another Mr. Olympia, he will put everything into it to make it five. And his extreme practices like these challenge him to train his mind and body to become the best and keep him ahead of everyone else. What do you think of his recent attempt to train his body against stress? Let us know in the comments section.

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