Meet the 90-year-old Japanese bodybuilder who continues to win titles
At an age when most people have long settled into retirement, Toshisuke Kanazawa is still stepping onto the bodybuilding stage – and winning. The 90-year-old Japanese bodybuilder recently claimed the Japan Masters Bodybuilding Championship in the 85-and-over category, defeating seven other competitors to secure his 19th national title. Just a day before his latest victory, Kanazawa celebrated his…
Toshisuke Kanazawa, a bodybuilder from Hiroshima, Japan, turned 90 and immediately claimed victory at the All Japan Masters Fitness Championships in the 85-and-over category. This victory marked his 19th national title. Kanazawa, who began his fitness journey as a swimmer, shifted his focus to bodybuilding after experiencing a muscular issue during his high school years.
Despite initial skepticism from his father, Kanazawa persevered and dedicated himself to training, often working out for six hours a day. He won his first Mister Japan title at 24 and went on to secure his first national title three years later. Kanazawa's exceptional career saw him compete against notable figures in the sport, including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sergio Oliva.
After retiring from competitive bodybuilding in his mid-30s, he returned to the sport at 50, inspired by his wife's chronic illness. He now attributes his longevity to a clean lifestyle and strict training regimen, training for around two hours a day, six days a week.
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