Don’t let age hold you back from achieving your dreams; this is a motto Bodybuilder Vasile Serban lives by daily. He continues to inspire the bodybuilding community, having recently earned gold at 73 years old while participating in the 2024 IFBB Elite Amateur European Championships.
Serban has made a name for himself as a showstopping bodybuilding talent for years. He has proven to be versatile not only in his training efforts but also any time he steps on stage. Born in Romania, Serban reached success courtesy of his impressive conditioning levels.
In his last contest appearance, which took place May 1-6 2024 in Santa Susanna, Spain, Serban made a statement competing in the Men’s Bodybuilding Over-65 category. In the end, he was awarded the victory by judges and bested three athletes en route to gold. He is known by his fans as the ‘Ageless Bodybuilder’ and rightfully so. This hasn’t been his first rodeo either, Serban has picked up 18 national championships in addition to placing in the top four at a world championship contest.
Bodybuilder Vasile Serban Inspires With Bodybuilding Success at 73 Years Old, Discusses Secrets to His Shredded Physique
Aside from conquering bodybuilding stages, Vasile Serban also showcased his remarkable physique on the Romania’s Got Talent TV show. With almost two decades of experience on stage, he did not disappoint the judges.
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According to Serban, he tinkered with his diet a month before his latest contest win. He practices sports seven days a week to keep the low body fat percentage he needs to shine as a bodybuilding talent.
“A month before the contest, I change my diet, I do sports 7 days out of 7, a workout will last longer (two and a half hours) and I lose fat so that the muscles can be clearly seen.”
Days before stepping on stage, he limits his salt and water intake. He consumes approximately 3,500 calories a day to peak effectively for shows.
“3 days before a competition I don’t eat any salt and I only drink one liter of water a day, compared to the 4-5 liters I drink on a normal day, with training. In total, I end up consuming around 3,500 calories a day”, reveals Vasile Șerban.
As for dietary specifics, the Romanian bodybuilder occasionally drinks a glass of wine while avoiding fried foods and sweets altogether.
“I sometimes drink a glass of wine as a meal and never overdo it,” he shares.
Regularly documenting his physique progress on social media, Serban is an inspiration for anyone looking to try out the sport, regardless of age. While we are unsure when he will compete on stage again, fans look forward to seeing him continue his bodybuilding journey.
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