Age-Defying Workouts
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To me, age is a statistic, not a burden. I am a world-class master professional bodybuilder. I train “natural”—that is, I do not use any illegal muscle enhancers that promote growth by chemistry. I do it the good old fashion way, with hard work.
I offer myself as an example that you can get into and maintain the best shape of your life at any age. I have competed in 26 bodybuilding competitions and won 42 titles. It’s always my goal to be in the best shape of my life each time I step onto a stage. So far, I have.
Most people know very little about the sport of competitive bodybuilding. They have to learn the posing, the science of diet and exercise, and how to peak at the right time
The sport is my mentor. There is a lot of available information for anyone who wants to do this. Talking to other competitors and the experience of the shows helped me out tremendously. I enjoy the science of the sport and working out.
My body is my equipment. I don’t need a ball or club to be involved. My goal for each show is to be in better shape than the last show. I train hard and I train smart. I work out 90 minutes a day, Monday through Friday. My training is intense and varied. I train two body parts a day and usually add cardio and abs work. As I prepare for a contest, my training is intensified and I add posing practice several times a week. I have a set contest week training schedule and diet that brings me to the stage in peak condition.
At 64, I have not always been the oldest competitor to walk out on stage. At the 2005 NPC Southeastern Gold’s Gym Classic in Gadsden, Alabama, there was a 70-year-old Warrior who had been competing for about 30 years. Backstage, before our contest, I helped him get ready and when we went on stage, I stood next to him, because he couldn’t hear too well. I told him which pose to do and he did it. He placed last in the Class, but received a warm welcome from the audience, judges, and his fellow competitors. The promoter named him honorary “Mr. Gadsden” that night. I won three trophies at that show, 3rd in Bantam Weight, 2nd in Men’s Master 50+, and 1st in Men’s Master 60+.
Scott “Old Navy” Hults
