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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Coach is Back! on March 15, 2020, 03:29:07 PM
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March 15, 2020, I received a phone call from my long-time friend /champion bodybuilder Joe Distinti.
Joe informed me that our close friend and former training partner Chris Dickerson (1970 AAU Mr. America, 1973 NABBA Amateur Mr. Universe, 1974 NABBA Professional Mr. Universe, 1982 IFBB Mr. Olympia) earlier this week, fell at his home and suffered a fractured hip.
While in the hospital Chris experienced a major heart attack and remains in intensive-care and is on a respirator.
Joe and I are keeping Chris in our prayers, hoping you will do the same. - Bill Pearl
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Apparantly fell and broke his hip...then had a major heart attack... :-[
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Dickerson's had many health problems over the years.
Hope he pulls through.
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Poor guy
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Damn, had a major heart attack while in the hospital. Hope he pulls through.
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Mr. Olympias are starting to drop
Scott
Olivia
Columbu
... and Dickerson on the way.
Douchebag Schwarzenegger can smell the Grim Reaper.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FFYrmCB2/the-grim-reaper.jpg)
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Apparantly fell and broke his hip...then had a major heart attack... :-[
PIP.
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Poor guy :(
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I think he's 80 and has had health problems for awhile. Last time I saw him on film he could barely walk.
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All the best to Chris and family...
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Getting old really does suck.
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Getting old really does suck.
From what I’ve read & heard about Chris he’s been sucking most of his life.
;D
Certainly I can’t see any advantages in Aging !! It’s Not Good.
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Guess he’s on the way out.
Poor bastard.
Hope he’s not in too much pain.
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Certainly I can’t see any advantages in Aging !! It’s Not Good.
You are right. I think we should all give it up.
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It is scary when your contemporaries fall gravely ill. Brings the inevitable really close to home. I wish Chris well. And if that's not in the cards than I wish him a peaceful passing.
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I think he's 80 and has had health problems for awhile. Last time I saw him on film he could barely walk.
Yup, he's 80.
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Getting old really does suck.
Ric Drasion was talking about his mobility months ago .........Oliva ended in that way too :-\ !.
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Mr. Olympias are starting to drop
Scott
Olivia
Columbu
... and Dickerson on the way.
Douchebag Schwarzenegger can smell the Grim Reaper.
(https://i.postimg.cc/FFYrmCB2/the-grim-reaper.jpg)
Well, they're all old so it's to be expected.
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"Olivia"? ::)
Newton John. She's on her last legs as well.
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Newton John. She's on her last legs as well.
That c*unt wont die for nothin
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Doesn't Sound good wishing him and family the best...
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"Olivia"? ::)
Oops.
Oliva.
Sadly, Olivia is rumored to be in bad shape due to advanced cancer.
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Steve Reeves...dead.
Reg Park...dead.
Elvis...dead.
Hendrix...dead.
Mel Torme...dead.
They are dropping like flies.
(https://writingasaprofession.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/mel-torme-mel-torme-open-photo.jpg)
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Steve Reeves...dead.
Reg Park...dead.
Elvis...dead.
Hendrix...dead.
Mel Torme...dead.
They are dropping like flies.
(https://writingasaprofession.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/mel-torme-mel-torme-open-photo.jpg)
THE VELVET FOG...
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Seems like training, good nutrition, a healthy and active lifestyle leaves you really frail
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For some reason he's had numerous health problems for quite a few years.
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Hoping for a full and speedy recovery for Chris................... nice guy.
Joe distinti.............a blast from the past for sure !!
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For some reason he's had numerous health problems for quite a few years.
Not to add insult to, literally, injury, but I’d suggest decades of rummaging around other men’s gross assholes and gargling ball batter might have something to do with it.
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Not to add insult to, literally, injury, but I’d suggest decades of rummaging around other men’s gross assholes and gargling ball batter might have something to do with it.
Yep - as disgusting as it is to even talk about
You’re most likely very correct.
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For some reason he's had numerous health problems for quite a few years.
Could be genetics. Some people are just plain sickly through no fault of their own.
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He's 80 which is past average age of mortality. None of today's guys will see 80. Plenty of healthy people don't make it to 70.
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Steve Reeves...dead.
Reg Park...dead.
Elvis...dead.
Hendrix...dead.
Mel Torme...dead.
They are dropping like flies.
(https://writingasaprofession.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/mel-torme-mel-torme-open-photo.jpg)
One of my favorite vocalists. His "Comin' Home, Baby" is superb!
As for Dickerson, I just don't care much for him. He was a buttslut on camera and the WORST Mr. Olympia ever.
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Could be genetics. Some people are just plain sickly through no fault of their own.
Whatever you say, soggy
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He's 80 which is past average age of mortality. None of today's guys will see 80. Plenty of healthy people don't make it to 70.
This, no one is healthy til 80.... Kidneys and heart function etc all decrease with age.
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Any updates?
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sorry to hear this. does anyone know if his brothers are still alive. ??? ??? ??? ??? chris was one of triplets.
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Last update from Pearl -
"GOOD NEWS
We received a call this morning from Bill Neylon, from Florida. Thanks to all your prayers and positive thoughts, Chris Dickerson ia awake, off the ventilator, and speaking. His doctors say there is no brain damage, and things are looking good for his recovery.
As you all know, it will be a tremendous challenge, and uphill battle, but Chris is no stranger to challenges and hard work.
I am sure he will be encouraged by the outpouring of love and concern that so many have expressed. Your continued thoughts and prayers will give him added strength.Thank you all for your great response. – Bill"
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Good to see Bill Pearl is still kicking around. This guy was winning contests almost 70 years ago.
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Good to see Bill Pearl is still kicking around. This guy was winning contests almost 70 years ago.
Hard to believe that Larry Scott's been gone for about 6 years now, dead at 75 and Bill Pearl is posting on Facebook at 89.
EDIT: Impressive...Bill's Facebook is full of good bodybuilder and strongman history.
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He's 80 which is past average age of mortality. None of today's guys will see 80. Plenty of healthy people don't make it to 70.
If they don’t make it to 70 they ain’t healthy - unless death by accident/ murder/ Suicide
In fact dying at any age means you not healthy as if you were you’d carry on living,
Again unless death by accident/ murder/ Suicide
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Last update from Pearl -
"GOOD NEWS
We received a call this morning from Bill Neylon, from Florida. Thanks to all your prayers and positive thoughts, Chris Dickerson ia awake, off the ventilator, and speaking. His doctors say there is no brain damage, and things are looking good for his recovery.
As you all know, it will be a tremendous challenge, and uphill battle, but Chris is no stranger to challenges and hard work.
I am sure he will be encouraged by the outpouring of love and concern that so many have expressed. Your continued thoughts and prayers will give him added strength.Thank you all for your great response. – Bill"
This is GREAT news!!
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Last update from Pearl -
"GOOD NEWS
We received a call this morning from Bill Neylon, from Florida. Thanks to all your prayers and positive thoughts, Chris Dickerson ia awake, off the ventilator, and speaking. His doctors say there is no brain damage, and things are looking good for his recovery.
As you all know, it will be a tremendous challenge, and uphill battle, but Chris is no stranger to challenges and hard work.
I am sure he will be encouraged by the outpouring of love and concern that so many have expressed. Your continued thoughts and prayers will give him added strength.Thank you all for your great response. – Bill"
I hope this is true. Good news is hard to come by these days.
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If they don’t make it to 70 they ain’t healthy - unless death by accident/ murder/ Suicide
In fact dying at any age means you not healthy as if you were you’d carry on living,
Again unless death by accident/ murder/ Suicide
Duh! It would be weird to die of natural causes when you are absolutely healthy. The authorities would most likely call it a suspicious death. For a long time and maybe still, crib deaths were a mystery. Occasionally, it is reported that someone died in their sleep. Does this mean they were perfectly healthy when they went to bed and just died for no apparent reason during the night? Scary thought...kind of and kind of not. I might be the perfect way to exit this life.
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Glad he's doing better. He a major part of bodybuilding history. Competed at a high level for so many years. He had so many joint issues like many bodybuilders do as they age. Back when the AAU Mr. America was one of the top three titles in bodybuilding he was the first Black to win the contest. During the late 70's and early 80's he came in first or second in every professional bodybuilding contest he entered. He was better than his pictures suggested. He had density to his body that made him look carved out of ice instead of soft muscle.
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Duh! It would be weird to die of natural causes when you are absolutely healthy. The authorities would most likely call it a suspicious death. For a long time and maybe still, crib deaths were a mystery. Occasionally, it is reported that someone died in their sleep. Does this mean they were perfectly healthy when they went to bed and just died for no apparent reason during the night? Scary thought...kind of and kind of not. I might be the perfect way to exit this life.
I’d say it is & if I had a choice how I’d like to go out, Fast asleep 💤 & Snoring Like my uncle did
Unlike the 87 passengers Hysterically screaming/ kicking & Crying on the Coach as it went over the Cliff. 😱
On a more serious not my mother died in her sleep - she was in bed & her husband was sitting next to her holding her watching TV, at 7.30 my brother said to her don’t go to sleep mum as your meds are at 8pm
At some point in that half hour she died - her husband didn’t notice & was still holding her hand when my brother went in at 8pm to give her meds & she was dead !!
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This is GREAT news!!
Why, is he your training partner, vocal coach or some shit?
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Great news from Bill Neylon good guy I knew from when I competed in Florida.
Hang in Chris!!
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He didnt look too well here 5 years ago:
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Chuck Norris is 80, Wonder how he's doing
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sorry to hear this. does anyone know if his brothers are still alive. ??? ??? ??? ??? chris was one of triplets.
I remember Arthur Jones commenting upon meeting one of Chris' triplets that he had calves just like Chris despite never training them at all.
Really makes you wonder just how much effort you should put it.
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If they don’t make it to 70 they ain’t healthy - unless death by accident/ murder/ Suicide
In fact dying at any age means you not healthy as if you were you’d carry on living,
Again unless death by accident/ murder/ Suicide
I think that no matter how "healthy" and in shape you are, you heart just wears out and stops working. I'm mean beating continuously for decades and decades it just wears out like everybody and everything. You don't necessarily have to have a specific disease. My Uncle was fine, got regular checkups and blood tests, and not on meds up until 78 when he just didn't wake up the next morning. His heart just stopped beating.
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Chuck Norris is 80, Wonder how he's doing
He had that double heart attack a few year back... There is some heart damage I think, he is very puffy from the heart failure fluid retention issues.
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I think that no matter how "healthy" and in shape you are, you heart just wears out and stops working. I'm mean beating continuously for decades and decades it just wears out like everybody and everything. You don't necessarily have to have a specific disease. My Uncle was fine, got regular checkups and blood tests, and not on meds up until 78 when he just didn't wake up the next morning. His heart just stopped beating.
One thing for sure. We get old and we die. No one escapes it. 78 is a normal life span. The goal is to be healthy as many years as you can. Some people live to be 90 but are weak and sickly their last 30 years. Much better to have vim and vigor then drop dead suddenly at 80. Exercise and diet play an important role lowering the risks factors but in the end genetics rule concerning longevity. We all know the fat smoker who dropped dead at 85. Always a smart idea to put the odds in your favor though. The majority that take care of them self do better than those who don't.
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One thing for sure. We get old and we die. No one escapes it. 78 is a normal life span. The goal is to be healthy as many years as you can. Some people live to be 90 but are weak and sickly their last 30 years. Much better to have vim and vigor then drop dead suddenly at 80. Exercise and diet play an important role lowering the risks factors but in the end genetics rule concerning longevity. We all know the fat smoker who dropped dead at 85. Always a smart idea to put the odds in your favor though. The majority that take care of them self do better than those who don't.
that’s very well said.... thank you!
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One thing for sure. We get old and we die. No one escapes it. 78 is a normal life span. The goal is to be healthy as many years as you can. Some people live to be 90 but are weak and sickly their last 30 years. Much better to have vim and vigor then drop dead suddenly at 80. Exercise and diet play an important role lowering the risks factors but in the end genetics rule concerning longevity. We all know the fat smoker who dropped dead at 85. Always a smart idea to put the odds in your favor though. The majority that take care of them self do better than those who don't.
I will be 78 this September. I can tell you that everyone starts falling apart when they hit about 60. The process accelerates after 70 affecting some more than others.
Few remain unscathed by 80 and the decline is greater after that age. Most of us won't make it to 90. Both of my parents reached 90 or more.
If you attend a recent school reunion you will notice that some look good but some look older than everyone else. So we all age at different rates.
One thing I have been doing over the last two decades is to try to trigger hypertrophy in some muscles. If I succeed then hopefully some growth hormones will
be released and I will benefit. So far this seems to be working even though I never do full body workouts. Just arms and usually only once a week.
My health is good and my mobility is fine. I can still do everything I used to do. I can put a heavy back pack on and take off on a hike by myself in the hills.
Great for my calves and legs. I really should get a safety location beacon in case I fall, etc. So far everything is fine. Some fat around the waist that is hard to remove!
Most people I know have lost some mobility and have aches and pains. A few get joints replaced, especially women. So, yes, it is hardly that much fun getting old!
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I will be 78 this September. I can tell you that everyone starts falling apart when they hit about 60. The process accelerates after 70 affecting some more than others.
Few remain unscathed by 80 and the decline is greater after that age. Most of us won't make it to 90. Both of my parents reached 90 or more.
If you attend a recent school reunion you will notice that some look good but some look older than everyone else. So we all age at different rates.
One thing I have been doing over the last two decades is to try to trigger hypertrophy in some muscles. If I succeed then hopefully some growth hormones will
be released and I will benefit. So far this seems to be working even though I never do full body workouts. Just arms and usually only once a week.
My health is good and my mobility is fine. I can still do everything I used to do. I can put a heavy back pack on and take off on a hike by myself in the hills.
Great for my calves and legs. I really should get a safety location beacon in case I fall, etc. So far everything is fine. Some fat around the waist that is hard to remove!
Most people I know have lost some mobility and have aches and pains. A few get joints replaced, especially women. So, yes, it is hardly that much fun getting old!
I feel like it all started going downhill after 25 anyway, haha. That's when I embarked on a "career" and spent too much time in an office. Now I spend as much time outdoors as possible. Movement is the key to a healthy life.
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I feel like it all started going downhill after 25 anyway, haha. That's when I embarked on a "career" and spent too much time in an office. Now I spend as much time outdoors as possible. Movement is the key to a healthy life.
Twenty five is very young to have begun going down hill. It is good that you figured out the key to a healthy life.
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I will be 78 this September. I can tell you that everyone starts falling apart when they hit about 60. The process accelerates after 70 affecting some more than others.
Few remain unscathed by 80 and the decline is greater after that age. Most of us won't make it to 90. Both of my parents reached 90 or more.
If you attend a recent school reunion you will notice that some look good but some look older than everyone else. So we all age at different rates.
One thing I have been doing over the last two decades is to try to trigger hypertrophy in some muscles. If I succeed then hopefully some growth hormones will
be released and I will benefit. So far this seems to be working even though I never do full body workouts. Just arms and usually only once a week.
My health is good and my mobility is fine. I can still do everything I used to do. I can put a heavy back pack on and take off on a hike by myself in the hills.
Great for my calves and legs. I really should get a safety location beacon in case I fall, etc. So far everything is fine. Some fat around the waist that is hard to remove!
Most people I know have lost some mobility and have aches and pains. A few get joints replaced, especially women. So, yes, it is hardly that much fun getting old!
Good for you vince.
But you should train more than once a week and maybe some more functional training than arms.....
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Memento Mori.
Remember that you too shall someday die.
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I’d say it is & if I had a choice how I’d like to go out, Fast asleep 💤 & Snoring Like my uncle did
Unlike the 87 passengers Hysterically screaming/ kicking & Crying on the Coach as it went over the Cliff. 😱
On a more serious not my mother died in her sleep - she was in bed & her husband was sitting next to her holding her watching TV, at 7.30 my brother said to her don’t go to sleep mum as your meds are at 8pm
At some point in that half hour she died - her husband didn’t notice & was still holding her hand when my brother went in at 8pm to give her meds & she was dead !!
Other than not being able to say all the things you want to say to someone you know is dying this is not bad at all. I am torn on which is better. Knowing and everyone preparing or the sudden one.
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I will be 78 this September. I can tell you that everyone starts falling apart when they hit about 60. The process accelerates after 70 affecting some more than others.
Few remain unscathed by 80 and the decline is greater after that age. Most of us won't make it to 90. Both of my parents reached 90 or more.
If you attend a recent school reunion you will notice that some look good but some look older than everyone else. So we all age at different rates.
One thing I have been doing over the last two decades is to try to trigger hypertrophy in some muscles. If I succeed then hopefully some growth hormones will
be released and I will benefit. So far this seems to be working even though I never do full body workouts. Just arms and usually only once a week.
My health is good and my mobility is fine. I can still do everything I used to do. I can put a heavy back pack on and take off on a hike by myself in the hills.
Great for my calves and legs. I really should get a safety location beacon in case I fall, etc. So far everything is fine. Some fat around the waist that is hard to remove!
Most people I know have lost some mobility and have aches and pains. A few get joints replaced, especially women. So, yes, it is hardly that much fun getting old!
I have a good friend that is your age in New Port Beach California. Just did a tour of Russia 5 months ago. Getting around like nobodies business. I hope to be that lucky. Good for you Vince.
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Good for you vince.
But you should train more than once a week and maybe some more functional training than arms.....
Two things. I was always a lazy bodybuilder. Always looked for the most effective and efficient methods. Plus I don't like all that hard work.
Who would do all that heavy lifting except crazy people! The second thing is achieving a stimulus for growth requires a very hard
effort and I just never feel motivated enough to train more frequently. Hard things are usually put off and I am good at doing that.
To train more body parts to make them grow is like torture. So I elect to do the very minimum required to stimulate some growth.
Btw, when you get large muscles then keeping them large requires some effort, too. So some growth happens just maintaining size.
Last week I did some leg presses. Always tell myself to do more legs and perhaps back. The computer takes most of my time.
I need more space so that I can set up more gym equipment. Then I will be able to do more things.
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I'm keeping a close eye on Stallone. He's 73 years old now and still going strong. I mean, I'm sure he has some physical issues but overall he is still doing things most 30 years can't do. Of course, he has access to anything and everything that is available for health, fitness, and longevity and the discipline to stick with it.
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Two things. I was always a lazy bodybuilder. Always looked for the most effective and efficient methods. Plus I don't like all that hard work.
Who would do all that heavy lifting except crazy people! The second thing is achieving a stimulus for growth requires a very hard
effort and I just never feel motivated enough to train more frequently. Hard things are usually put off and I am good at doing that.
To train more body parts to make them grow is like torture. So I elect to do the very minimum required to stimulate some growth.
Btw, when you get large muscles then keeping them large requires some effort, too. So some growth happens just maintaining size.
Last week I did some leg presses. Always tell myself to do more legs and perhaps back. The computer takes most of my time.
I need more space so that I can set up more gym equipment. Then I will be able to do more things.
Arms are fun to train and get the best visible results. No one cares if you have huge lats and quads so why train them often if you aren't going to compete? A man with large muscular arms is considered muscular even if he has fat on his gut.
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Other than not being able to say all the things you want to say to someone you know is dying this is not bad at all. I am torn on which is better. Knowing and everyone preparing or the sudden one.
No matter the circumstances, you cannot prepare for a loved one's passing.
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Two things. I was always a lazy bodybuilder. Always looked for the most effective and efficient methods. Plus I don't like all that hard work.
Who would do all that heavy lifting except crazy people! The second thing is achieving a stimulus for growth requires a very hard
effort and I just never feel motivated enough to train more frequently. Hard things are usually put off and I am good at doing that.
To train more body parts to make them grow is like torture. So I elect to do the very minimum required to stimulate some growth.
Btw, when you get large muscles then keeping them large requires some effort, too. So some growth happens just maintaining size.
Last week I did some leg presses. Always tell myself to do more legs and perhaps back. The computer takes most of my time.
I need more space so that I can set up more gym equipment. Then I will be able to do more things.
@Vince - What is your masturbation protocol these days? Assuming it's a given that you haven't gotten any pussy since the 80's (at best). What are your sources? Anything committed to memory? Pornhub on the mobile? Fellow Aussie Lee shitting on big, fat titties?
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Why, is he your training partner, vocal coach or some shit?
Knew him when I was kid training at Pearls. It was Bill, Chris, Mohammed Makkawy who first taught me how to pose and in some ways train back in the 70’s. Because of them it’s always been a strong point even to this day. Ran into a few year ago at the Muscle Beach contests where we judge and sponsor. Flame on
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Knew him when I was kid training at Pearls. It was Bill, Chris, Mohammed Makkawy who first taught me how to pose and in some ways train back in the 70’s. Because of them it’s always been a strong point even to this day. Ran into a few year ago at the Muscle Beach contests where we judge and sponsor. Flame on
You looked good here, Joe.
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You looked good here, Joe.
Thanks Vince, I was like 22 I think
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I'm keeping a close eye on Stallone. He's 73 years old now and still going strong. I mean, I'm sure he has some physical issues but overall he is still doing things most 30 years can't do. Of course, he has access to anything and everything that is available for health, fitness, and longevity and the discipline to stick with it.
Stallone's mother is still alive(98!).
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You looked good here, Joe.
Handsome lad indeed. Should have been doing soft core erotica in the 80's with Shannon Tweed and Morgan Fairchild.
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Thanks Vince, I was like 22 I think
In some ways, it would be nice to be 22 again. Most people that age enjoy really good health and as bodybuilders, they are just coming into their peak years. As for the trials and tribulations some of us had at 22, I'd prefer to be the age I am now. Although your appearance has changed over the years as one would expect, there is no mistaking that the 22 year old fellow in the picture is you. Looks like you furrowed your brows back then too. You should be proud of the fact that unlike some people, you certainly haven't let yourself go.
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I will be 78 this September. I can tell you that everyone starts falling apart when they hit about 60. The process accelerates after 70 affecting some more than others.
Few remain unscathed by 80 and the decline is greater after that age. Most of us won't make it to 90. Both of my parents reached 90 or more.
If you attend a recent school reunion you will notice that some look good but some look older than everyone else. So we all age at different rates.
One thing I have been doing over the last two decades is to try to trigger hypertrophy in some muscles. If I succeed then hopefully some growth hormones will
be released and I will benefit. So far this seems to be working even though I never do full body workouts. Just arms and usually only once a week.
My health is good and my mobility is fine. I can still do everything I used to do. I can put a heavy back pack on and take off on a hike by myself in the hills.
Great for my calves and legs. I really should get a safety location beacon in case I fall, etc. So far everything is fine. Some fat around the waist that is hard to remove!
Most people I know have lost some mobility and have aches and pains. A few get joints replaced, especially women. So, yes, it is hardly that much fun getting old!
I agree Vince!
When we were in our 20s we felt indestructible, then in our 30s we started to become realists, in our 40s we really noticed that aging was a thing (not recuperating as quick etc, easier to become injured etc) and so forth
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I agree Vince!
When we were in our 20s we felt indestructible, then in our 30s we started to become realists, in our 40s we really noticed that aging was a thing (not recuperating as quick etc, easier to become injured etc) and so forth
Whine, whine, whine.....you all ain't seen nothin' yet. Wait until your 75 going on 76. Look me up when you get there and I'll probably have more empathy for you...oh wait! ;)
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Update from Bill Pearl...
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
As many of you know Chris Dickerson fell at his home in March of 2020, and suffered a factured hip. After surgery, he experienced a massive heart attack and was put on a ventilator in the ICU. Following several days and failed attempts to bring him off the device, he received a pacemaker.
Surviving this, Chris was moved to a care facility for rehabilitation, where unfortunately, he contracted Covid 19. Again, he won another life-theatening battle.
Proudly, on August 25, 2020, Chris plans to celebrate his 81st birthday. Please help us wish him the Best of Good Wishes for that memorable day....and going forward.
If you would care to drop him a note, his current address is:
CHRIS DICKERSON
MANOR PINES
1701 N. E, 26TH STREET
RM. 367
WILTON MANOR, FLORIDA
33305
( He can Not receive visitors or phone calls. )
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Update from Bill Pearl...
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
As many of you know Chris Dickerson fell at his home in March of 2020, and suffered a factured hip. After surgery, he experienced a massive heart attack and was put on a ventilator in the ICU. Following several days and failed attempts to bring him off the device, he received a pacemaker.
Surviving this, Chris was moved to a care facility for rehabilitation, where unfortunately, he contracted Covid 19. Again, he won another life-theatening battle.
Proudly, on August 25, 2020, Chris plans to celebrate his 81st birthday. Please help us wish him the Best of Good Wishes for that memorable day....and going forward.
If you would care to drop him a note, his current address is:
CHRIS DICKERSON
MANOR PINES
1701 N. E, 26TH STREET
RM. 367
WILTON MANOR, FLORIDA
33305
( He can Not receive visitors or phone calls. )
Thanks, Ron
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Sucks. Hope he gets better
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Chris Dickerson is the oldest Mr. Olympia ever.
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He lives in the “capital” that the Reds’ baseball commentator was probably talking about :D
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I remember when Chris sang the national anthem at an Olympia...i can't remember what year it was...
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Chris Dickerson is the oldest Mr. Olympia ever.
True, Frank Zane is close behind at current age of 78. All the others are living but much younger except for the three who died younger than Dickerson and Zane (Larry Scott, Sergio Oliva and Franco Columbo)
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Update from Bill Pearl...
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
As many of you know Chris Dickerson fell at his home in March of 2020, and suffered a factured hip. After surgery, he experienced a massive heart attack and was put on a ventilator in the ICU. Following several days and failed attempts to bring him off the device, he received a pacemaker.
Surviving this, Chris was moved to a care facility for rehabilitation, where unfortunately, he contracted Covid 19. Again, he won another life-theatening battle.
Proudly, on August 25, 2020, Chris plans to celebrate his 81st birthday. Please help us wish him the Best of Good Wishes for that memorable day....and going forward.
If you would care to drop him a note, his current address is:
CHRIS DICKERSON
MANOR PINES
1701 N. E, 26TH STREET
RM. 367
WILTON MANOR, FLORIDA
33305
( He can Not receive visitors or phone calls. )
The question here is how old id Bill Pearl ?
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Update from Bill Pearl...
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
As many of you know Chris Dickerson fell at his home in March of 2020, and suffered a factured hip. After surgery, he experienced a massive heart attack and was put on a ventilator in the ICU. Following several days and failed attempts to bring him off the device, he received a pacemaker.
Surviving this, Chris was moved to a care facility for rehabilitation, where unfortunately, he contracted Covid 19. Again, he won another life-theatening battle.
Proudly, on August 25, 2020, Chris plans to celebrate his 81st birthday. Please help us wish him the Best of Good Wishes for that memorable day....and going forward.
If you would care to drop him a note, his current address is:
CHRIS DICKERSON
MANOR PINES
1701 N. E, 26TH STREET
RM. 367
WILTON MANOR, FLORIDA
33305
( He can Not receive visitors or phone calls. )
Wow, that’s pretty amazing to have survived all that. Talk about against all odds.
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True, Frank Zane is close behind at current age of 78. All the others are living but much younger except for the three who died younger than Dickerson and Zane (Larry Scott, Sergio Oliva and Franco Columbo)
The question here is how old id Bill Pearl ?
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. Born 1930.
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. Born 1930.
Genes obviously but vegetarian approach may be a factor for Pearl.
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Genes obviously but vegetarian approach may be a factor for Pearl.
Yes, his vegetarian diet and him waking up at 3AM to work out 6 days a week put the odds in his favor. He has a brother. I wonder if he is alive? If you get a chance to read Bill Pearl's biography Beyond The Universe it's a great read. One of the few who made serious money from bodybuilding. His collection of antique cars he restored to perfection is amazing.
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Yes, his vegetarian diet and him waking up at 3AM to work out 6 days a week put the odds in his favor. He has a brother. I wonder if he is alive? If you get a chance to read his biography Beyond The Universe it's a great read. One of the few who made serious money for bodybuilding. His collection of antique cars he restored to perfection is amazing.
he also got this from Pearl
apparently they were very close
how close not sure..
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Yes, his vegetarian diet and him waking up at 3AM to work out 6 days a week put the odds in his favor. He has a brother. I wonder if he is alive? If you get a chance to read Bill Pearl's biography Beyond The Universe it's a great read. One of the few who made serious money from bodybuilding. His collection of antique cars he restored to perfection is amazing.
I doubt the vegetarian diet had anything to do with his longevity. My grandfather lived to 104 and he ate meat for every meal.
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I doubt the vegetarian diet had anything to do with his longevity. My grandfather lived to 104 and he ate meat for every meal.
People who also smoked everyday of their life while being fat that lived to be over 100. It's about putting the odds in your favor regarding risk factors. A vegetarian diet keeps your arteries clean. Your genetics ultimately determines your health. What you have control over are the risk factors.
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People who also smoked everyday of their life while being fat that lived to be over 100. It's about putting the odds in your favor regarding risk factors. A vegetarian diet keeps your arteries clean. Your genetics ultimately determines your health. What you have control over are the risk factors.
The studies I've seen show vegans live slightly longer than meat eaters. This might not have anything to do with the not eating meat though. Vegans are also less likely to smoke, drink, eat excessively, or do illegal drugs. This probably has a lot to do with it.
What's the point of living a few months longer if you are miserable your whole life? It's all a crap shoot after 75 anyway.
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People who also smoked everyday of their life while being fat that lived to be over 100. It's about putting the odds in your favor regarding risk factors. A vegetarian diet keeps your arteries clean. Your genetics ultimately determines your health. What you have control over are the risk factors.
This.
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The studies I've seen show vegans live slightly longer than meat eaters. This might not have anything to do with the not eating meat though. Vegans are also less likely to smoke, drink, eat excessively, or do illegal drugs. This probably has a lot to do with it.
What's the point of living a few months longer if you are miserable your whole life? It's all a crap shoot after 75 anyway.
Yes, give me a big burger and fries and take away a few years is a fair trade off.
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The studies I've seen show vegans live slightly longer than meat eaters. This might not have anything to do with the not eating meat though. Vegans are also less likely to smoke, drink, eat excessively, or do illegal drugs. This probably has a lot to do with it.
What's the point of living a few months longer if you are miserable your whole life? It's all a crap shoot after 75 anyway.
Vegans and vegetarians also eat far less than meat eaters. The one thing that has been proven to extend life is to drastically reduce caloric intake.
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Vegans and vegetarians also eat far less than meat eaters. The one thing that has been proven to extend life is to drastically reduce caloric intake.
OMAD diet :D
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Vegans and vegetarians also eat far less than meat eaters. The one thing that has been proven to extend life is to drastically reduce caloric intake.
Yep, even periodic fasts seem to extend life. People can also cut their meat consumption to say once or twice a week and probably see the same benefits non meat eaters get. It would probably help Vegans and vegetarians to periodically eat meat as well for their health. People want to go to the extreme on everything, all or nothing, and it isn't needed.
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The studies I've seen show vegans live slightly longer than meat eaters. This might not have anything to do with the not eating meat though. Vegans are also less likely to smoke, drink, eat excessively, or do illegal drugs. This probably has a lot to do with it.
What's the point of living a few months longer if you are miserable your whole life? It's all a crap shoot after 75 anyway.
Are you saying that if you don't smoke, drink, eat excessively, or do illegal drugs your life is miserable?
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does anyone know if his two brothers are still alive ? chris was the last born of the triplets.
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Are you saying that if you don't smoke, drink, eat excessively, or do illegal drugs your life is miserable?
No, I said not eating meat would make me miserable.
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Update from Bill Pearl...
CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION
As many of you know Chris Dickerson fell at his home in March of 2020, and suffered a factured hip. After surgery, he experienced a massive heart attack and was put on a ventilator in the ICU. Following several days and failed attempts to bring him off the device, he received a pacemaker.
Surviving this, Chris was moved to a care facility for rehabilitation, where unfortunately, he contracted Covid 19. Again, he won another life-theatening battle.
Proudly, on August 25, 2020, Chris plans to celebrate his 81st birthday. Please help us wish him the Best of Good Wishes for that memorable day....and going forward.
If you would care to drop him a note, his current address is:
CHRIS DICKERSON
MANOR PINES
1701 N. E, 26TH STREET
RM. 367
WILTON MANOR, FLORIDA
33305
( He can Not receive visitors or phone calls. )
He is very close to where i live. It's a shame with covid 19 can't have any visitors I would go and visit him. I met Chris when he was guest posing in WPB FL at a local show. Talked to him for a while just a really nice guy. Think he was hitting on me . :) :D
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Chris Dickerson is the oldest Mr. Olympia ever.
Because he was gay and didn’t have a woman kill him prematurely
Bench
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Because he was gay and didn’t have a woman kill him prematurely
Bench
I have noticed that, among Hollywood types for example, some of the gay dudes live long lives, while the guys who have been in and out of five or six marriages leave us earlier. With that many divorces, it means that the experience was not very satisfying at the time.
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Yep, even periodic fasts seem to extend life. People can also cut their meat consumption to say once or twice a week and probably see the same benefits non meat eaters get. It would probably help Vegans and vegetarians to periodically eat meat as well for their health. People want to go to the extreme on everything, all or nothing, and it isn't needed.
That's what I think is the "secret". Simply moderation in all things. I mean, even alcohol has benefits in moderation and I'm even going to propose the unthinkable, even smoking in moderation. I say this because stress is one of the big killers in society. It goes unnoticed because it's hard to quantify but tell me that you've never known someone that paved his way to an early grave due to being so stressed out. All we see is that he died from a heart attack. Cigar, cigarette smoking, a shot of whiskey at the end of the day... sometimes does a body good. Even keeping it bbing related, 200mg/wk Test Cyp versus 5grams plus all the other gear to be huge. One enhances the quality of life and the other brings you closer to the grave or at the very least prematurely ages you.
My cousin is a dermatologist and avoids the sun like a Vampire. What kind of life is that? Sure we shouldn't be baking out in the sun for hours but how can anybody believe that we were suppose to avoid all sun.
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For a few years after a competing for decades he came in first or second in every pro contest he entered. His pictures didn't do him justice. When he stood next to another bodybuilder he made them look soft and bloated. He really was amazing. I know the hate for him is deep for being a homosexual but I try to see the incredible bodybuilder.
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For a few years after a competing for decades he came in first or second in every pro contest he entered. His pictures didn't do him justice. When he stood next to another bodybuilder he made them look soft and bloated. He really was amazing. I know the hate for him is deep for being a homosexual but I try to see the incredible bodybuilder.
i never knew He was a gay Seems a nice guy in Interviews
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He is very close to where i live. It's a shame with covid 19 can't have any visitors I would go and visit him. I met Chris when he was guest posing in WPB FL at a local show. Talked to him for a while just a really nice guy. Think he was hitting on me . :) :D
You’re right about the hitting. My Dad was showing his charm and pinching female ass right on into his eighties and I guarantee you there are some rehabilitation center staff (only not female) who are running for their lives during their shifts. Sorry, not “woke” here.
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That's what I think is the "secret". Simply moderation in all things. I mean, even alcohol has benefits in moderation and I'm even going to propose the unthinkable, even smoking in moderation. I say this because stress is one of the big killers in society. It goes unnoticed because it's hard to quantify but tell me that you've never known someone that paved his way to an early grave due to being so stressed out. All we see is that he died from a heart attack. Cigar, cigarette smoking, a shot of whiskey at the end of the day... sometimes does a body good. Even keeping it bbing related, 200mg/wk Test Cyp versus 5grams plus all the other gear to be huge. One enhances the quality of life and the other brings you closer to the grave or at the very least prematurely ages you.
My cousin is a dermatologist and avoids the sun like a Vampire. What kind of life is that? Sure we shouldn't be baking out in the sun for hours but how can anybody believe that we were suppose to avoid all sun.
Yes, stress is probably the biggest killer in our society. Most people's genetic "junk" probably wouldn't even be triggered without stress.
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Picture from this month:
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That's what I think is the "secret". Simply moderation in all things. I mean, even alcohol has benefits in moderation and I'm even going to propose the unthinkable, even smoking in moderation. I say this because stress is one of the big killers in society. It goes unnoticed because it's hard to quantify but tell me that you've never known someone that paved his way to an early grave due to being so stressed out. All we see is that he died from a heart attack. Cigar, cigarette smoking, a shot of whiskey at the end of the day... sometimes does a body good. Even keeping it bbing related, 200mg/wk Test Cyp versus 5grams plus all the other gear to be huge. One enhances the quality of life and the other brings you closer to the grave or at the very least prematurely ages you.
My cousin is a dermatologist and avoids the sun like a Vampire. What kind of life is that? Sure we shouldn't be baking out in the sun for hours but how can anybody believe that we were suppose to avoid all sun.
great post. Things in moderation and avoid stress.
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does anyone know if his two brothers are still alive ? chris was the last born of the triplets.
One of them drowned when they were little, according to a MuscleMag International article I read years ago.
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does anyone know if his two brothers are still alive ? chris was the last born of the triplets.
The other brother is still alive.
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Picture from this month:
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Great news.