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90-Year-Old Bodybuilder Defies Age with Vegan Diet
19 Sep
Summary
- Toshisuke Kanazawa, 90, won his 19th national title.
- He follows a strict vegetarian diet, avoiding meat and fish.
- Kanazawa aims to compete in the World Championships.
Toshisuke Kanazawa, a 90-year-old bodybuilder from Japan, has captivated the internet by winning the All Japan Masters Fitness Championship in the 85-and-over category, marking his 19th national title. His success is attributed to a clean, vegetarian diet and consistent training, enabling him to maintain impressive muscle mass without steroids.
Kanazawa has adhered to a plant-based lifestyle for four decades, abstaining from meat and fish since he was 50. His daily meals primarily consist of brown rice, natto, and miso soup. He also supplements his diet with protein shakes three times a day and has given up smoking and drinking.
Inspired by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kanazawa hopes to one day meet the action star. He now sets his sights on competing in the 60 and over World Championships, demonstrating a commitment to pushing the boundaries of aging through fitness and diet.
