71-Y.O Bodybuilding Sensation Spills the Beans on 11 Arduous Years of Her Fitness Journey: “This Is Not Rocket Science”

Published 07/30/2023, 8:45 AM EDT

While most individuals tend to face the brutality of aging in their late 30s, people who are regularly working out stay healthy and fit for a lot longer. In this era of the internet, the world seems to feel a lot more connected than before. Every day, we hear new stories of wonders happening around the globe.

Another such person who has reached the hearts of millions recently via social media is Renee Landers. The woman is currently 71 years old and still competing in professional bodybuilding shows. In the past 11 years of her fitness journey, she has learned a lot through trial and error, and in her recent Instagram post, she revealed a bit about her journey for her fans in an attempt to motivate them to start their fitness journey as well.

Motivating Story of Renee Landers

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Landers revealed that she started her lifting career almost a decade ago, at the age of 60. Her story serves as a true reminder of the statement that ‘Age is just a number.’ After getting a lower lumbar fusion surgery, Landers started her training and competed in her first ever bodybuilding content at the age of 69.

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Landers wrote in her recent Instagram post, “At 69 I entered my first bodybuilding competition, and have not stopped! I just completed my 7th Competition at Masters Nationals in Pittsburgh! And I am NOT DONE YET!”

Revealing the secret behind her success, she stated, “It’s all about consistency… This is not rocket science… what you see here is 11 years of consistentcy, good nutrition and hard work. Yes, It does not happen overnight, but it is SO WORTH IT! And it is never too late to start!”

What does her training and diet look like?

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Talking about her training routine, Renee disclosed that she lifts 5 days a week and performs cardio daily for about 45 minutes. She also pointed out that the diet she is following is strictly specific to her own needs. She suggested her viewers get a trainer or some professional assistance if they are looking to get toned.

Opening up about her diet, she wrote, “I’m a Low FODMAP wheat and dairy-free, Pescatarian and I also eat eggs. The rule of thumb is eat at least 1 g of protein for every pound of body weight per day… At a minimum.”

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What are your views on Renee Landers’ astounding physique at such a tough age? Let us know in the comments.

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Introducing Sarthak Khanna, a sports writer at EssentiallySports who specializes in Bodybuilding and other American sports. Sarthak found his calling in bodybuilding both as a writer as well as a practitioner of the sport. Gawking at the sight of some of the most aesthetic physiques, the experience was similar to what Mentzer once acknowledged as an “immediate emotional recognition.

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Akash Pandhare

71-Y.O Bodybuilding Sensation Spills the Beans on 11 Arduous Years of Her Fitness Journey: “This Is Not Rocket Science”

Motivating Story of Renee Landers

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What does her training and diet look like?