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“You Think That Time Is on Your Side, It’s Not”: Still Carrying a Dream Physique at 54, Mike O Hearn Makes an Eye-Opening Confession

Published 06/09/2023, 9:00 AM EDT

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Popular bodybuilder Mike O’Hearn has a massive fan base on social media, thanks to his exceptional physique at 54. Fans often drool over his chiseled abs and muscular conditioning making him a role model and inspiration for fitness enthusiasts worldwide. However, the bodybuilder recently made an eye-opening confession revealing the years of hard work that went behind his dream-like physique.

The ‘Titan’ often stays in the limelight with his unique tips for bodybuilding and achieving muscular growth. But, recently, he chose to debunk some myths with his latest youtube video. 

Mike O’Hearn revealed the years of hard work

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In his YouTube video, Mike O’Hearn took the time to address the younger generation who admire his exceptional physique and dream of achieving a similar level of fitness. He emphasized that it took him decades of hard work and dedication to build the body he proudly displays today. O’Hearn wanted to debunk the misconception that his physique miraculously appeared overnight or solely resulted from his genetics.

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O’Hearn also made a big revelation that he began working on his fitness journey at a very young age when he was a teenager. However, it took him decades to finally get close to perfection. He said, “I was the freaking kid, I was a teenager when I was discovered. And now I am the old guy.”

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O’Hearn tries to use this confession as an aim to motivate youngsters to start working out and making healthy choices right now. He further emphasized that rather than waiting for the perfect moment, one should get up and make the moment perfect. “When you are young, you think that time is on your side, it’s not,” he said.  However, this is not the first time when the Titan has focused on The importance of starting early to achieve greater results. 

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O’Hearn’s advice to fitness enthusiasts

The 4x powerlifting champion appeared for a podcast with Chris Van Vliet and revealed the secret behind his long illustrious career. O’Hearn said that he always believed that longevity starts with exercising in youth. He further highlighted the issue of how many people always want to get into a healthy routine but never take the actual first step that will push them toward excellence.“There’s a lot of people who want to get into the gym, they want to get in shape, and they can’t take that first step to work out.”

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At 54 years old, Mike O’Hearn stands as a testament to ageless fitness. However, his recent confession proved it wasn’t a cakewalk for him. By highlighting the years of work, and discipline it took to build his physique, O’Hearn tried to motivate the younger generation to start their fitness journey early and embrace the process.

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Shivam Sharma

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Shivam Sharma is a sports writer at EssentiallySports, specializing in American sports. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Shivam has previously worked as a writer and show host for a reputable entertainment brand. He has covered over 13 sports covered in his EssentiallySports journey.
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