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John Cena said he's training to lift weights into his 80s and beyond ...
By Gabby Landsverk You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. After decades of body slams, John Cena is doing more yoga and taking more rest days. Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images John Cena said his pro wrestling career taught him how to adapt to any challenge, even aging. At 49, he's prioritizing rest days and mobility so he can still do a heavy squat when he's 85. He said his one regret from his WWE career was not seeking help sooner, especially for his health. John Cena is one of the most decorated athletes in WWE history, with a career spanning more than two decades. After retiring from the ring late last year, the 49-year-old is now looking ahead to the next chapter of life by prioritizing longevity."The goal is to be physically active until they put me in the dirt," he told Business Insider. "I would like to be active enough in all capacities, spiritually, mentally, and physically, where I can enjoy the whole ride for as long as I can."Cena spoke with Business Insider in an interview tied to his partnership with Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, the makers of a medication called XDEMVY, which he used after a recent health scare. The former pro wrestler said he was struggling with itchy, red eyes and vision problems before being diagnosed with Demodex blepharitis, a condition related to eye mites. The treatment is part of his overall approach to better caring for his body and mind for the long haul.Cena shared his top strategies for long-term health and the biggest longevity lessons he learned from his WWE career."I'm into doing things correct, protecting my health and body," he said. "I want to be able to bury a squat when I'm 85."From heavy lifting to longevity trainingCena said that as a pro wrestler, his persona was built around being as strong as possible. He trained accordingly, often lifting big weights at the expense of straining his back or knees."Resistance training is heavy, hard, dull, repetitive. It's trench warfare," he said.That kind of challenge has always been Cena's comfort zone, he said. The real struggle for him was the transition from chasing PRs in the weight room to future-proofing his body."It's a little bit more cardiovascular health, a whole lot more mobility, and a whole lot of knowing when to pump the brakes," he said. Cena, shown here in a 2025 match, retired from the ring at the end of last year after more than two decades in pro wrestling. Georgiana Dallas/WWE via G...
WWE's The Miz Reveals His Workout, Recovery, and Longevity ...
It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since M&F sat down with Mike “The Miz” Mizanin ahead of the release of his WWE 24 documentary back in 2025. But time moves fast when you’re busy balancing a Hall of Fame worthy pro wrestling career with a burgeoning television presence. Fortunately, M&F managed to slow The Miz down just long enough to catch up with the fighting fit 45-year-old, and we soon found out how he leans into longevity, and how he’s able to stay in peak shape while juggling WWE and American Gladiators. While The Miz currently has his hands full with Danhausen in WWE, there’s one accolade that cannot be taken away from his stellar in-ring career. The Miz is the only pro wrestler ever to defend a world title against John Cena at WrestleMania, and with the “You Can’t See Me Star” now retired, that feat can never be repeated. In terms of hanging up his own boots, however, The Miz has much more to do. “When I was coming up, I learned from the best,” he tells M&F. “The best of the best; the John Cenas, the Randy Ortons. I got taught by Triple H and Shawn Michaels. Now, Cena’s retired, Shawn Michaels retired, Triple H doesn’t wrestle anymore, so I want to basically show the newer wrestlers what I learned from them.” How The Miz Stays in Shape at 45 While Wrestling Full-Time “I don’t like working out,” admits The Miz. “A lot of people say they are always in the gym, but I have better things on my mind that I can think of doing. So, I’m always a big person as far as finding the tools you can utilize, that’ll allow you to be the best version of yourself.” Take this interview for example, The Miz has hopped on to a Zoom call moments after checking into a hotel, and once we’re done, he’ll be straight out to his next commitment, shooting American Gladiators. For busy people, the efficiency of balancing calories in versus calories out becomes paramount, rather than spending hours at the side of a barbell. When he’s locked in, The Miz explains that his diet consists of around 2,600 calories. Weighing in at approximately 221 pounds, he opts for one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight. And, for cardio, the gifted grappler likes to hit the incline treadmill for 30 to 40 minutes. That’s a sensible move, since most hotel gyms have one on hand. Why The Miz Uses Floss Bands Before Leg Workouts “It’s basically a rubber band, and you wrap it around your leg really tight, and then stretch,” explains the former WWE Champion. For the uninitiated, Floss Ban...
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The best of the best; the John Cenas, the Randy Ortons. I got taught by Triple H and Shawn Michaels. "Now, Cena's retired, Shawn Michaels retired, Triple H doesn't wrestle anymore, so I want to basically show the newer wrestlers what I learned from them." (Muscle & Fitness)
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