If anyone had a back big enough to handle the sport, it was bodybuilding legend Dorian Yates. In a recent social media update, Yates shared his ripped physique at the age of 60.
Dorian Yachts, a six-time Mr. Olympia champion, is considered by many to be one of the best bodybuilders in the history of the sport. He had six consecutive wins at Olympia during his impressive tenure (1992-1997). “The Shadow” was revered for his intense behind-the-scenes training and always allowed his physique to do the talking on stage.
There are only a handful of bodybuilders who managed to win more Olympia titles than Yates. Ronnie Coleman Y lee haney they are tied with eight, bodybuilding legend arnold schwarzenegger is seven and phil heath also has seven.
The men’s Open crowd monster always picks up the pace of training despite taking a bit of a step back from competitive bodybuilding. he favors high-intensity interval training (HIIT) because it helps restore positivity and confidenceAccording to the legend.
When he retired, Yates used a plant based diet and found that it was ideal for losing weight. He explained that she lost about 30 pounds as a result of the green diet. However, after enduring a bicycle accident, highlighted the need to eat higher amounts of protein to help your body recover faster from injuries. While he no longer has to worry about preparing his physique for bodybuilding shows, that hasn’t stopped Yates from staying lean and ripped.
Dorian Yates prioritizes health in retirement, shares Shredded Physique update
taking to InstagramYates showed off his recent build, and the legend looks shattered, whole and happy.
The sport has been rocked in the last two years by an alarming number of bodybuilding deaths. Last year saw the former Mr. Olympia Shawn Rhoden dies of heart complicationsand before Olympia 2021 started, george peterson dies in his hotel room upside down.
In 2022, the worrying trend continued. Bostin Loyd, a popular steroid advocate, died at the young age of 29 due to aortic dissection. Just over a month later, the community was forced into mourning again after losing Cedric McMillan at 44. After so many deaths in the sport, Yates felt the need to speak out about it publicly.
Yates told the bodybuilding community that unless you’re competing or over 40, it’s not a good idea to use steroids. He believes these compounds are overused and athletes are becoming ‘time bombs’. The bodybuilding legend also issued a warning about using insulin for competition. In the past, Yates revealed that he steroids used for more than 12 years and recognize the damage they can cause in the wrong hands.
Given the fragility of life, Dorian Yates has tried recreational drugs to better understand the world we live in. He said that he recently saw life through a different lens while using a hallucinogen called DMT (dimethyltryptamine). A DMT trip usually lasts about 15 minutes, but can vary depending on the route of administration. Yates recounted the experience, saying it was “life changing.”
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Sporting a six-pack of abs, Dorian Yates isn’t slowing down even though he no longer competes professionally. At 60 years old, the longevity he represents is an inspiration, making him an ideal ambassador for the sport in his retirement.
