If you didn’t see it on A Current Affair the other night, there was a segment on 79 year old bodybuilder Ray Moon. What a champion! I think he only started weight training 4 years ago. He now trains 5 days a week and competes in the over 70 year old division.

If you are struggling to find the motivation to train then this should do the trick. Most people Ray’s age are just running down the clock whilst Ray is strutting around the gym in a pair of budgie smugglers. He is in outstanding shape for his age but more importantly the bloke seemed to be loving life. Everyone they talked to at the gym said how Ray bounced around the gym and gave the place a good vibe.

Ray is a perfect example of the benefits that weight training provides at any age. The earlier you get into it the more benefits you will experience.

Realistically you can’t live forever. The best way to maximise your time on earth is to be fit and healthy for as long as possible. You don’t want to work hard and not enjoy your retirement because you don’t have the strength and mobility for day to day living. If I have half the get up and go Ray has when I am 80 I will be very happy.

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