Phil Heath, known for his meticulous preparation and relentless work ethic, has established himself as one of the IFBB Pro League’s most distinguished figures. During a recent interview with Piers Morgan, Heath engaged in a candid discussion regarding transgender Bodybuilders should have their own league. Furthermore, he also provided insights into the biohacking methodologies he employed to clinch an impressive seven Mr. Olympia titles.
Additionally, with an unrivaled streak of victories at the Mr. Olympia competition from 2011 to 2017, Heath cemented his status as an elite bodybuilder. Also, he showcased three-dimensional muscle volume and an undeniable ‘freak factor,’ matching Arnold Schwarzenegger’s record of seven Sandow trophies. Notably, Heath’s career was marked by intense rivalries, notably with ‘The Predator’ Kai Greene.
Furthermore, despite stepping out of the limelight, Heath remains anchored in the strategies that propelled him to the summit of the bodybuilding world. His commitment to excellence and unwavering dedication to his craft continue to define his legacy.
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Phil Heath Explores Transgender Bodybuilders League & His Mr. Olympia Regimen: ‘Everything is About Biohacking’
According to Heath, transgender athletes should have their own league.
“I think that they should just have their own league. Don’t make it so confusing. I guess for me, I don’t care. Live your life. These are things I just — I want everybody to live their life no problem.”
Heath emphasizes that if he were transgender, he’d prefer competing against fellow transgender athletes.
“It’s a form of cheating though, isn’t it [trans competing in sport]?” asks Piers Morgan.
“I think so. I think so,” says Heath. “But I don’t understand why you wouldn’t want to as a competitor, I’m thinking I’m a very competitive person, right, well just say, ‘I’m trans, I want to go against trans people.”
In the future, ‘The Gift’ believes we may witness the establishment of transgender divisions or a league.
“I think maybe we do see that in our lifetime but I think it’s just all fresh. It’s all new. It brings out better conversation but I think even having this discussion has been even beneficial to me because I don’t hear this very often.”
“I think anyone that is considering to transition and wants to compete in sports, what was the swimmer, [Lia Thomas], I just want to maybe understand the psyche.”
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Heath easily recalls his Mr. Olympia diet and training routine, starting with 45 minutes on the step mill. For him, it’s all about biohacking. He follows his morning cardio with sessions in the hyperbaric chamber and infrared sauna.
“You’re waking up at 4:45-5:00 am doing cardio for 45 minutes. Drinking something, you drink some water, bring some water with you to the cardio machine. Luckily I had one in the house. I’d do that, I’d do the step mill for a good 40-45 minutes. Hopped out of that, I have a Vitaeris 320, that’s a hbot machine, a hyperbaric machine. Hopped in that, did that for 45 minutes. Came out, did a shake, then do 35-45 minutes of infrared sauna treatment.
Then I get my first meal in. Thereafter, I’m either doing neuromuscular massage or PEMF because I want to remove all the EMFs around me and stuff like that. I have one of those mats, the grounding mats and stuff.
Everything is about biohacking,” states Phil Heath.
In his prime, Heath consumed five to seven meals daily. Apart from breakfast, his meals typically consisted of 300 grams of steak, chicken, or fish.
“Five to seven meals a day plus two shakes,” said Heath. “Two and a half cups of egg whites, two egg wholes, 200 grams of oatmeal or farina, and then, you’re doing 300 grams of steak, chicken, or fish. Five times a day.”
While rice is often considered a bodybuilding staple, Heath favored sweet potatoes as his primary source of carbs.
“It depends you’re doing carbs, different starches. I like rice but I actually like sweet potato a lot better for my physique. I would try to rotate different carbs and different proteins and just try to gauge how my body is digesting those protein and carbs. The avocado for healthy fats. As far as vegetables are concerned, I’m doing zucchini, squash, sauteed spinach, the normal thing.”
Moreover, Transgender athletes have garnered attention across various sports, extending beyond bodybuilding. Recently, the USA Powerlifting Federation (USAPL) faced legal proceedings concerning its transgender inclusion policy in Minnesota. Following a court order prompted by the case, the USAPL was directed to suspend operations after its decision to prevent transgender females from competing alongside other women.
“As many of you know, USA Powerlifting is involved in litigation in Minnesota involving the appropriate and fair inclusion of transgender athletes. The judge assigned to this case has ordered us to cease doing business in Minnesota even though we complied with an earlier court order by submitting a revised policy concerning male to female transgender athletes,” reads the USAPL statement.
Other notable figures in fitness, like Dan Bilzerian, have shown less tolerance for transgender athletes competing in sports leagues without restrictions.
“I don’t care if you want to dress like (the other sex) or whatever. I don’t give a sh*t. BUT like competing against women from the bone structure, hormone standpoint, makes no f* sense. But everybody is so worried about being politically correct that they can’t see things that on the surface are so blatantly obvious.”
As the sports world evolves and changes, Phil Heath supports the idea of trans people having their own league to compete in. He believes this approach respects diversity and ensures a fair and even playing field for athletes regardless of gender.
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Overview
Phil Heath, a bodybuilding icon, recently addressed transgender athletes and his biohacking routine in an interview with Piers Morgan. Furthermore, with multiple Mr. Olympia victories, he suggests a separate league for transgender athletes to ensure fairness. Moreover, Heath’s rigorous regimen includes morning cardio and biohacking methods like hyperbaric chamber use. Also, he emphasizes sweet potatoes and lean protein in his diet. While sports debate transgender inclusion, Heath advocates for fairness and supports the idea of a separate league.
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