Bodybuilding is a very intense sport that requires some of the most intense training imaginable. So you would think that the prime age of a bodybuilder would be young and have a short shelf life. But the opposite turns out to be true. Bodybuilders go well into their 40’s and still place high at the Mr. Olympia. Not only that – but competitors continue to lift and pose well over their 60’s. That’s why there are Masters competitions.
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Check out the above motivational video of the German legendary bodybuilder Thomas Scheu who is still winning the shows at the age of 56!