Meet Jim Arrington, the 93-year-old bodybuilder who is busting myths

Imagine that at 93 you are not only exercising regularly, but even competing at a professional level. For British bodybuilder Jim Arrington, it's not a dream, it's a reality. He recently took to the competition stage again, confirming his entry in the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's oldest professional bodybuilder. His determination and vitality are an inspiration to millions.

Jim, who recently celebrated his 93rd birthday, has energy to spare and could easily outwork athletes generations younger. No wonder, he's been working out for a whopping 70 years and has no plans to stop.

"Jim is in the gym almost every day and does more for his body than most of my clients,"

confirms his dedication to the fitness center that Arrington regularly visits.

Although there are older bodybuilding enthusiasts, such as the centenarian Andrew Bostinto, Jim Arrington is unique in that he competes under the auspices of the prestigious IFBB professional federation. It is this fact that secures him the official championship.

His journey began in 1947. It was then that young Jim decided to change his physique and get rid of the unflattering nickname "Skeleton". Thanks to good genetics and a strong will, he soon turned into a promising bodybuilder. He won his first title as the oldest professional bodybuilder back in 2015, when he was 83 years old, and says with a smile:

"I knew the only way to succeed was to outlive everyone else. And that's what I've done."

With age, of course, came changes in training and diet. Jim no longer lifts extremely heavy weights, but focuses on precision exercises on machines. Each of his workouts lasts approximately two hours and he places a lot of emphasis on thorough stretching and warm-ups. His diet has also changed, replacing his former beef and dairy with a diet rich in healthy fats, mushrooms and vegetables. It is this combination of exercise and a balanced diet that helps him stay in great physical and mental shape. And if his health continues to serve him well, he is more than likely to break his own record several more times.