Dorian Yates revealed some of the secrets to his longevity.
Six-time Olympia champion Dorian Yates recently shared his longevity secrets in a post on his social media. The legend spoke about his shift in perspective and how he maintains a healthy lifestyle since retiring from professional bodybuilding.
Without our health we’re nothing. You can have the greatest physique, the most shredded six pack, bulging biceps, and legs and back to match, but without a healthy functioning body all of that is useless. Being able to live as long as possible with a great quality of life is a major goal that every person should strive for. It’s exactly what has motivated legendary bodybuilder Dorian Yates since retiring from bodybuilding.
A six-time Mr. Olympia who changed the face of the sport with his unique physique and hardcore training, Dorian Yates was the pinnacle of bodybuilding in his prime. Yates brought a completely different kind of physique to the forefront of the sport, that of the mass monster. Before there were massive bodybuilders like Ronnie Coleman and Big Ramy, Dorian Yates dominated the competition with his sheer size.
But while he may have been known for his incredible physique during his reign as Olympia king, Dorian Yates would eventually become known for something else. After his retirement, Yates shifted his focus in a major way. Rather than endeavor to build more muscle or maintain his massive size, Yates has turned his attention to general fitness and well-being.
Longevity Secrets
Rather than spending time squatting or pushing weights on the bench press, Dorian Yates can be found doing yoga and practicing meditation. Yates has become a changed man in retirement. His motivation? To maintain a healthy body and maximize his longevity.
As I’ve always said, health and fitness will forever be a part of my life.
I want to optimize my body for longevity. So in addition to still training with weights once or twice per week, I’ve incorporated many other forms of exercise like yoga, biking, hiking, and pilates to name just a few.
So here on my inversion machine at home for spinal decompression therapy for lumbar health, I do this twice per week. Also working on my mobility with my pilates teacher, Silvia, once per week. Looking after the vehicle, it’s been through wars and now I pay back with care and love.
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When he isn’t focused on maintaining his healthy lifestyle, Dorian Yates is helping others to achieve their own mental and physical goals. As a mentor and coach, Yates is spreading his message of true strength through not only physical training but mindfulness as well. It’s truly a sight to behold, especially when you consider where his journey started.
Dorian Yates Journal
While Yates is now focused on longevity, you can see his old training styles in his bodybuilding e-book, the Dorian Yates Training Journal. Yates kept rigorous and detailed journals throughout his entire bodybuilding career. They date back as early as his first bodybuilding competition, and the book itself really profiles his “blood and guts” training style throughout his reign as Mr. Olympia, specifically taking passages from the years of 1985-1990.
What do you think of Dorian Yates and his present state of training?
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