Bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates hasn’t stopped training in retirement. On Feb. 10, 2026, he shared a ripped physique update at 63 and detailed his current diet and workout routine.
Dorian Yates commanded the Mr. Olympia throne for six consecutive years. In that time, he denied Men’s Open greats from ever touching the Sandow trophy, from Shawn Ray and Nasser El Sonbaty to Kevin Levrone. Yates called it a career in 1997 following his final Olympia victory.
Beyond the stage, his focus has shifted from hypertrophy to longevity. Mobility plays a bigger role in his day-to-day routine, whether it’s Pilates or a high-intensity session on the assault bike. He recently bounced back from hip replacement surgery, which led fans to ask about the regimen he follows to stay lean and athletic.
Dorian Yates Still Ripped at 63, Talks Current Training and Diet Routine
In the Instagram post, Yates said he doesn’t miss being as big as he was in his prime:
“What I’m doing now to stay in shape. Probably the number one question I get asked is, ”Don’t you miss being that big??”
“My answer is always the same… no. Competitive bodybuilding and everything that came with being an elite athlete was a phase of my life, it was temporary.”
As for his latest routine, he trains with weights twice a week and uses other forms of exercise, like Pilates, yoga, and biking. He only eats two meals a day, made mostly from protein and fats. He keeps carbs low and shared that this system has worked for him.
“I’m still training 2x per week with weights, but also other forms of exercise like pilates, yoga, biking etc.
And I eat two meals a day, usually lunch and dinner. It’s mainly protein and fats, and a little carbs.I feel great and it’s working for me,” shared Dorian Yates.
Dorian Yates isn’t the only bodybuilding legend in his sixties to remain in tremendous shape. Lee Labrada, a prominent Men’s Open competitor from the late 1980s and early ’90s, boasts shredded quads in retirement. One of Yates’ rivals, Levrone, has prioritized his fitness since stepping away from competing. He turned back the clock with an impressive physique update at 60, inspiring other legends like Dexter Jackson to follow in his footsteps.
Reaching the top of the sport and holding on to health in retirement is rare in bodybuilding. Yates credits regular training and clean eating for his success.
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