John defendis biography
John defendis biography
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I’m a 65-year-old bodybuilder and former Mr USA with a relentless routine – people call me a ‘beautiful old bull’
A FORMER Mr USA, who won the prestigious title in 1988, has continued pumping iron decades later, as people call him a "beautiful old bull."
Sixty-five-year-old John DeFendis is considered one of the best personal trainers in Florida, a hotbed for fitness gurus.
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Despite his age, DeFendis religiously hits the gym and cranks up the weights just like he did in the late-1970s.
DeFendis began his bodybuilding career in 1978 with a goal in mind, winning the amateur crown jewel in the sport - the Mr USA title.
With many years of ruthless training and consistency, DeFendis achieved his goal in 1988 when he was crowned Mr USA.
Along with his mentor and good friend Steve Michalik, a Triple Crown (Mr.
Universe, America, and USA) champion, they created the "intensity or insanity" workout system.
DeFendis and Michalik's system invo