MELANISTIC FITNESS:

Kimani Victor - Mr. Olympia

BODY BUILDING AS YOU AGE

As a professional men’s physique athlete competitor, it is very challenging maintaining the discipline needed. I start off my week by grocery shopping and preparing the foods I should be eating. My morning routine includes taking my necessary vitamins and eating a solid breakfast. On days when I have my son, I’m also getting him ready for his daycare and then getting ready for work.

With age everything decreases dramatically. If we don’t supply our bodies with sufficient oxygen (cardio), eating (supplements), consistent activity (working out) and needed hydration (drinking lots of water), our bodies tend to get weaker. It is important that we are consistent with giving the body what it needs in order to maintain its muscular skeletal health.

Having a busy lifestyle; working, kids and socializing with friends, can take away the attention the body needs. By maintaining a schedule we can ensure our body gets sufficient care. Also, keeping a written diary of all the necessities works as a good reminder and ensures you are on track with your program for healthy body function and maintenance as we age. In some cases you can be doing all the right stuff: cardio, proper nutrition and weight training, yet the body still feels sluggish. I would recommend that you follow up with your Doctor to investigate the possible need for testosterone therapy to get your hormones back to normal levels.