“My Bone Density Is of a 30-Year-Old”: 72-Year-Old Grandpa Can Give New-Age Bodybuilders Run For Their Money

72-year-old fitness enthusiast, Xinmin Yang from China, has yet again proved how willpower and dedication help achieve one’s goal in life. Leading a regimented life for the past 34 years, Yang spilled the secret to his healthy life and ripped body. Going strong even at 72, Yang’s zest and passion for bodybuilding have made him a social media star. 

Ditching his competitive spirit, he now focuses on staying healthy. Sitting for an interview, he also talks about how he still manages to look younger. So, what can his secret be? Continue reading ahead to learn yourself.

Xinmin Yang’s secret to bodybuilding 

The most important part of Yang’s daily routine is exercise. He started his bodybuilding journey in 1984 which is a year after China lifted the ban on bodybuilding that it had earlier introduced in 1953. Ever since then, Yang adopted the daily habit of following a healthy diet and exercising. In an interview with a Chinese fitness media channel, Change Production, he revealed how the doctors complimented him for his fit body.

Quoting their words, he remarked, “My doctors say that I don’t look a day over 60. They also said that my bone density is of a 30-year-old.” Crediting bodybuilding for his good health, he added, “I’ve lived a healthy life through bodybuilding.” To maintain his youth, he further follows a consistent regime and a simple diet.

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Starting his day with breakfast, Yang talked about how he takes six to eight eggs every morning. Making no compromise on his nutrition quotient, he said that he also includes “tomatoes, cucumber, oatmeal… and some chicken breast” in his breakfast. For the last ten years, he has been consistently following his routine. This seems to be working well for him. He came to public purview when his videos went viral on Reddit. Thus, needless to say, his ripped body has left the bodybuilding community impressed.

Fans shower Yang with praise for his dedication

Impressed by his determination and passion for bodybuilding, one of the users wrote, “70 years is no joke, salute to him

️.” While hailing him as a legend, another remarked, “this man is a living legend!” The video of his interview is still going popular and has already gained 620k+ views. 

Thus, as Yang talked about his journey, the fans commented, “This man is really motivating, and to be fit like that at his age is outstanding.” This only goes to say that Yang’s ripped body at the age of 72 is but the result of his life-long dedication to bodybuilding.

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Hopefully, many more aspiring bodybuilders can draw inspiration from Yang. So, what’s your take on Yang’s inspiring story? Do share your thoughts in the comment section below.