"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. I had someone aged 22 think I was their age. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). My confidence was low and I felt like it was too late for me. Wendy lost a whopping five stone and she has been left with a washboard stomach and sculpted abs. "I found that helping women is my purpose," she said. Powerlifter Heather Connor Deadlifts 192.5kg (424 Pounds) At Bodyweight of 44.5kg (99 Pounds), Powerlifter Julius Maddox Bench Presses 525 Pounds for 50 Total Reps, USA Weightlifting 2020 National Championships Will Be Virtual, Powerlifter Eric Lilliebridge Squats 3.6 Times His Bodyweight, Powerlifter Kristy Hawkins Deadlifts Colossal 275 Kilograms (606 Pounds), The Best Barbells For Training, Weightlifting, Powerlifting, and More, The 12 Best Creatine Supplements on the Market. BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting. "A lot of people in my family were big and I said to my sister, 'I'm destined to be overweight. I yo-yoed up and down but now weigh nine stone. "When I say how old I am people don't believe me and want to see my driving licence. "It's amazing," she said. #bodybuilding #bodybuildingmotivation #thejuggernaut #thickerthanasnicker #ifbbpro #redcon1 #higheststateofreadiness #ifbbproleague #lifefood #madeinengland #2020vision #stayathome #sandoesgym #unstoppable, A post shared by Luke Sandoe IFBB Pro (@lukesandoe) on Apr 12, 2020 at 12:08pm PDT, “Rest in peace, Luke Sandoe. It happens so often. I'm over the moon at my size. "The change wasn't overnight," she said, "I'd go down in weight then make mistakes and go up. These was the first parts to come. IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and UK fan favorite Luke Sandoe has died at the age of 30 years old. Bodybuilding after 30 is easy once you develop the right routine. "I counsel them over the phone and Skype, and make a blueprint for them and show them ways to make themselves a priority. Wishing the news was just more fake news today but sadly it’s not. Wendy says helping others has given her a purpose. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 85 years old. "At first I felt over the hill," she said. My thoughts, prayers, and condolences go out to your family, friends, and loved ones. Now you are in your late 30’s or beyond, out of shape, sluggish and generally feel like crap. The views expressed on this site may come from individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of BarBend or any other organization. Canada to Sicily reaching out to me. I’ll be filming the whole process for @redcon1 clearing it out, getting the deliveries, building the rack etc, putting it all together as well as the workouts! Since then, she's been a national champion eight times. "I want to be an inspiration to everyone who says, 'I'm too old and can't do it.'. Among his notable achievements was performing flat dumbbell bench presses with 220 pound (100 kilos) dumbbells for multiple reps. BarBend extends condolences to Sandoe’s family, friends, and fans. Sandoe was last seen in the public eye at the 2020 Arnold Sports Festival which he was performing color commentary of the Arnold Classic webcasts. forced to wear corset and bra to hold in loose skin, The sun came out over the weekend... and now every person in Britain is sunburnt. They say I'm their last hope and my heart sinks. At that same event, Wendy set a Guinness World Record for doing 37 burpees in one minute – which involves squatting, jumping back in to a push-up, then standing up in to a jump. Jim Arrington, who recently turned 85 … He had yet to earn a pro victory before this season, but 2019 was considered his breakout year. Kind, funny, good-hearted, and gone too soon. "Now I want to help other women and get the message out to them that they can be 40 plus and feel fabulous and sexy.". Sandoe had posted a video on his Instagram account two days ago. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click here. He had been a fan favorite because of his videos on YouTube as well as his participation on podcasts. "If you don't bother, you'll lose energy and it gets tougher. "Do a little exercise and work your way up and don't take no for an answer. No word on the cause of death or the time it took place. You want to get back into the gym, but don’t know if your body can handle the hardcore programs that flood the bodybuilding forums. "I'm 64 and in the best shape of my life," she said. As a result, he qualified for the Olympia for the first time that season where he ultimately placed 11th. In 2012, personal trainer Wendy, who is also mum to son, Tawan, 40, won a Guinness World Record for the oldest active instructor - at an event to celebrate her 60th birthday. He will be missed.” – Arnold Sports Festival, “I’m in complete shock right now. And before you even ask—no, test boosters don’t do a damn thing. Can I Start Bodybuilding in My 30s? "I didn't think I would live past 43. You will be sorely missed both on and off the stage.” – Brandon Curry, Mr. Olympia 2019, “Rest in peace, my brother! Huge thank you to @gavintownsendfitness at @gymbeing for having this delivered today. The news was first confirmed by Ron Harris of Muscular Development. "People say I look like I'm in my early thirties. Sandoe is a former British National Champion, which is how he qualified to turn professional. 'I just want to burn my bra': Man left with 38C moobs after losing 25 stone is Aside from his onstage achievements, he was renowned for his strength, even as he was in the final stages of prep for contests. "Exercise helped me with my confidence, then I started helping other women too," she explained. It's hard on the body.". IFBB Pro Bodybuilder and UK fan favorite Luke Sandoe has died at the age of 30 years old. As well as doing cardio workouts at the gym, she also began running at home. "I laugh, tell people my story, and say, they can do it too. Always had a good time around you and was excited to watch you progress in life and in your career. ', "I went to the gym, but felt like the scale was broken because it only went up – then a trainer said he could see potential.". There have been rumors of how Sandoe passed away but no official confirmation has been made as of this writing. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. The size 6 grandmother-of-three, who weighs nine stone, puts in up to two hours at the gym every day, and has won EIGHT bodybuilding prizes. "I'm told I'm inspirational, but they inspire me too, and keep me going.". It's perfect for me. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A BODYBUILDING gran of 64 has the physique of a 30-year-old and looks younger than her own daughter. If you’ve been away from the game for a few years, those levels can be super low which can prevent you from adequately losing body fat and building muscle. Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. "They come to me with no confidence. | Livestrong.com Join the BarBend Newsletter for workouts, diets, breaking news and more. stone. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The Old Man Routine is for you. World records, results, training, nutrition, breaking news, and more. I feel good.". Wendy was nearly 14 stone when started going to the gym, at the age of 43, after ending her relationship. Luke finished third in the 2019 Arnold Classic and co-hosted the 2020 Arnold Classic webcast. She's also helped her own family to get in shape, motivating her husband, Art, 54, to lose four stone in six months and her daughter, Sky, to shed tw This is my ideal weight. "I didn't feel good about myself. "I was 13 stone 13lbs when I started out. ", I'm A Celeb star Bev Callard's ex-best pal urges her to return £100,000, All the reaction as Tyson vows to fight again after draw with Jones, Evil Mairead Philpott who killed her 6 kids freed after just 8½ years, I'm A Celeb viewers shocked as Giovanna reveals McFly hit is about her, Corrie's Faye Windass sexually assaulted by Ray as a furious Gary catches him, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Ditch massages, baths and ICE CREAM: Just how well do you know the dos and don’ts of pregnancy? "I go in to contest mode and eat egg whites and proteins, fish and vegetables. View our online Press Pack. "I didn't think I would survive the relationship, so when I did, I knew I had to change something.". He had yet to compete in the 2020 season. She said: "I wanted to clear my head and exercise was an escape. BarBend is an independent website. Country: Venice, California, USA. "I started weight-training and found that helped me with my strength and maintaining my weight.". I'm at the right size. "Before each contest, I work out seven days a week and do weights every day," she explained. Many felt Sandoe would be the biggest UK star in bodybuilding since the retirement of six-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates. She entered her first bodybuilding competition just before her 57th birthday and took home three trophies - coming second place for 'women over 18', second for 'women over 35' and first for 'women over 45'. At Wendy's lowest ebb, she feared she would not live to see her 43rd birthday – but after getting in shape, she now says her life began at that age.