“People Want to Look Fat”: Lou Ferrigno Made a Blunt Confession About Out-of-Shape People Making Excuses in 2011

2x Mr. Universe, Lou Ferrigno is one of the biggest bodybuilders in bodybuilding history. The 6’5″ tall bodybuilder stays constant with his fitness. Even at 71, Lou Ferrigno still looks extremely fit and inspires the young generation with his physique.

‘The Incredible Hulk’ fame Lou Ferrigno made the most of his physique while working on acting projects he received from being massive. It included the Hulk’s role he signed in 1977. However, other than being an actor and bodybuilder, Ferrigno has been a fitness influencer for several generations. Nearly a decade ago, Ferrigno confronted people who had excuses for not working out.

Lou Ferrigno believed being unfit is a choice

Lou Ferrigno has kept his physique indestructible, with regular training and a healthy diet. Ferrigno never tried to postpone his training schedule, regardless of his availability. For him, it didn’t matter how busy is he, he always managed to work out.

While he was a part of the famous show, Celebrity Apprentice, at that time, he had to spend nearly 17 hours some days on the set. However, Ferrigno never missed eating healthy or training his body. Similarly, Ferrigno felt no one can be this busy to ignore their health. Ferrigno believed it was about the choice, not about the availability or time.

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In 2011, Ferrigno made a frank comment about people who accept being out-of-shape. Ferrigno said, “There is no excuse for anyone not to train three times a week.” He added, “People want to look fat. Anyone can change their mind if they want to. It’s all about motivation.”  

‘The Incredible Hulk’ shared his workout routine at 60

Becoming massive for a few years is easier than getting massive and keeping it that way for half a century. Ferrigno has always been a giant bodybuilder. Moreover, Ferrigno has successfully maintained his strong physique over the years. Even at 70, Ferrigno looks strong and active, like he used to be in his bodybuilding times. 

There’s no hidden secret to maintaining youth. It is about the right diet and sufficient training. The only change in his training was that the weights had become lighter than before. Otherwise, even at 60, he worked out six days a week for around 80 minutes. To elaborate, each workout consists of 40 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of weight training.  

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Bodybuilding or working out is not a task. It is a choice of lifestyle. Lou Ferrigno tried to tell the same to the people a decade ago. He believed not keeping the body in shape is a choice. Moreover, he advises working out at least three times a week, which certainly isn’t an arduous task for anyone. Do you agree with ‘The Incredible Hulk’?