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Bodybuilding Legend Aka ‘God of Aesthetics’ Confesses the Secret to His Exceptionally Healthy Physique Even at 81

Published 09/01/2023, 10:23 AM EDT

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Frank Zane is widely regarded as The God of Aesthetics for his perfectly sculpted physique, which is a result of years of hard work and dedication towards bodybuilding. He has the perfect accumulation of symmetry, proportion, and aesthetic excellence and that is why, he is one of the best bodybuilders of all time.

Even at the tender age of 81, Frank Zane serves as the epitome of fitness and inspires millions of individuals to go forward in the pursuit of perfection. The ageless legend recently shared the secret to his amazingly fit physique even at this age.

Frank Zane unveils the secret to being fit

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In one of the episodes of The Mike O’Hearn Show posted on the official YouTube page of Generation Iron Fitness and Bodybuilding, Frank Zane appeared as the guest and Mike O’Hearn seemed pretty much impressed with whatever he had to say regarding the sport. He even mentions pursuing bodybuilding intelligently.

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To that, Frank Zane replies that he has been working out consistently for 60 years. He said, “From age 14 up to now.” He added, “My goals are different now. I just want to keep my circulation good and my joints healthy. Not training heavy not getting injured.” Mike O’Hearn goes about adding how despite not lifting too much weight, he’s still doing it and the most important part is that he’s doing it correctly.

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Frank Zane once even revealed why it is very important to keep changing workouts as you grow. Certain workouts are feasible only till a particular age. If one continues to do it after he has outgrown the category, he might easily get injured. The key to being fit is understanding your body and working out accordingly.

Frank Zane talks about changing his workout routines

Even at the age of 81, when people are the most susceptible to falling sick, Frank Zane makes sure that he keeps his health in check. According to him, you must treat your body like a temple and train according to its requirements. When Zane stepped into the age group of 70, it was then that he noticed a huge difference in his physique and started catering to the needs of his body.

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In his initial days of bodybuilding, Frank Zane loved going heavy and would hurt PRs every week. However, with time, as he started aging, and his primary goal became not falling ill, he started replacing weight training with machine workouts and went absolutely light on the weights. It was after his injury, that he learned the importance of being completely fit. What are your thoughts on the methods of Frank Zane? Let us know in the comments section below!

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Aheli Chakraborty

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Aheli Chakraborty is a pro writer for Bodybuilding at Essentially Sports. From staying tuned to Cutler’s latest podcast, to delving deep into Dorian Yates’ recent Instagram post, Aheli has hit the ground running. With extensive experience in the sports and entertainment industry, she likes to keep her readers coming back for more.
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