I Dont Smoke, I Dont Drink: Bodybuilding Legend Lou Ferrigno Revealed HisLifestyle for

Publish date: 2024-05-02

It has almost been half a century since the bodybuilding legend Lou Ferrigno won two consecutive Mr. Universe titles. But Ferrigno has aged like a fine wine. Even at 71, he looks perfectly fit and has no health issues. One certainly cannot tell his age by merely looking at him. His fitness is a disguise for his age.

In an interview in 2014, Ferrigno talked about his excellent health and disclosed the plausible reasons behind his non-aging body. Let’s have a look at what Ferrigno said.

Lou Ferrigno’s secret of looking young

Lou Ferrigno is one of those people who prove that age is just a number. At 71, The Hulk continues to lift weights and look after his physique, just like his biggest rival, the 75-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger. But is lifting the only practice that keeps his skin young? Or is there more to that? 

The reporter asked Ferrigno, “You definitely don’t look 62. Is it the Italian skin?” Ferrigno replied, “That could be part of it. But I think the whole key is that I have been weight training and working out for the last 50 years. I don’t smoke, don’t drink. My blood pressure is low — 110 over 60.”

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He continued, “My resting pulse is 58-60. I take no medication — just a multivitamin pack and vitamin D. OK, I’ve had both knees and hips replaced — it’s in the family. So I’m not perfect.”

Some lifting tips by Lou Ferrigno

Ferrigno is one of the biggest bodybuilders in the history of the sport. The 6’5″ giant performed high-intensity training sessions to attain that physique. However, lifting heavy is not just enough for creating impeccable muscles. There is much more to that.

Ferrigno revealed a few tips or basic rules to follow if someone wants to gain an indestructible physique. According to Ferrigno, the four basic rules of good health are “technique, consistency, good sleep and good diet.” If anyone is following these four steps, then the results are certain. 

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Indeed, Lou Ferrigno is one of the best people to go to for fitness advice. The man is not without imperfections and he graciously accepted this when he said, “I’ve had both knees and hips replaced“. Although, he feels it has a bit to do with his heredity. Nonetheless, there’s no doubt that The Hulk has a fit physique and health even if he has crossed the 70 mark.

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