Still Goes to the Gym Over Five Times a Week
Plans to Compete in Bodybuilding Contest This November
An American bodybuilder who maintains a healthy physique through consistent exercise even at the age of 100 is gaining attention. On October 16 (local time), British media outlet Daily Mail and other foreign news sources reported the story of silver bodybuilder Andrew Bostinto, who is intensifying his training as he prepares for a bodybuilding competition scheduled for November. Bostinto was born in 1925 in New York City and began exercising for the first time at age 12.
At age 17 in 1942, a photo published in Strength and Muscle Magazine, and at age 100 this May, standing on stage at the Gator Classic division of the National Gym Association. Daily Mail
He demonstrated such exceptional talent that by the age of 17, he was featured in a bodybuilding magazine. During this period, he enlisted in the military as a machinist and served in World War II. He then continued to serve as a soldier for 30 years. In 1977, at the age of 52, he was once again in the spotlight when he won the 'Mr. America' title in the over-50 division. At age 66, Bostinto married Francine, a weightlifter, and the couple has continued to train together ever since. He said, "My wife inspires me to challenge myself and helps me stay strong."
Even now, as he approaches his 101st birthday, Bostinto goes to the gym five to six days a week. He follows a seven-exercise routine that includes pull-ups, dips, lunges, and abdominal workouts. He stated, "I will go to the gym until my last breath," adding, "Now, instead of lifting heavier weights, I focus on maintaining my physique and muscle mass." Bostinto continues to compete in the 'Masters 100' division, organized by the National Gym Association, which he co-founded.
He is known to consistently maintain a protein-rich diet consisting of scrambled eggs, yogurt, and meatballs to support his bodybuilding. In addition, he has avoided alcohol, smoking, and drugs since his youth. However, due to his advanced age, he has experienced some health issues. He uses a pacemaker, has had artificial joints implanted in his knees, and has suffered a minor stroke. Bostinto advised, "If you want to live healthily to 100, you need to have the right mindset to live your own life, avoid injuries and overeating, and consistently take care of your body."
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