Reaching 100 years of age is already an achievement, but being an athlete at that age makes Andrew Bostinto legendary. 

As one of the oldest bodybuilders in the world, he won the NGA physique contest in May in Florida last year, four months after turning 100. 

So, what makes him so fit at 100 years old? Andrew Bostinto reveals his secrets to his longevity and a thriving career.

Andrew Bostinto's Workout Routine

Bostinto's training has taken different shades. When he started at 13, he did so with high bars and parallel bars while doing gymnastic exercises.

However, over the years, it turned into conventional strength workouts, going as far as training Regis Philbin, Sir Patrick Stewart, and Al Pacino.

“I find ways to compensate when I’m training. For example, I lift my legs when I’m doing sit-ups to keep my abs tight. And even though my right arm is not as good as my left arm, I still do reps until I feel it on my right side.”

He trains five to six days a week, although he had to make certain tweaks in his regimen because of a leg injury during WWII and a stroke.

What does his diet look like?

His diet has also changed over the years. In his younger days, Bostinto would eat a protein-rich and low-carbohydrate diet. It would also consist of two fruits, two salads, and 15 glasses of water every day. Nowadays, his appetite has reduced significantly, and he focuses on eating enough protein. 

He gets that from scrambled eggs, yoghurt, spaghetti, and meatballs. One thing that has stayed constant in his routine throughout the years is avoiding smoking and drinking. 

He remarks that although he achieved everything in bodybuilding and the Army, he wants to live life and enjoy doing what he loves. His advice to all aspiring bodybuilders is to visualize your future, make adjustments, flex, and lift. 

Written by

Ruwa Javed

Edited by

Siddharth Shirwadkar