Why Muscle Power for Over 50s Is the New Buzzword in Bodybuilding If you’ve been following the latest developments in sports science, you’ve probably noticed that muscle power for over …
Welcome to Bill Jones Mr Universe
In 1996, I won the NABBA Mr Universe bodybuilding title and it would be fair to say that as an athlete, I was right at the top of my game. Fast forward more than two decades and although I am still training most days, things are obviously a lot different.
Welcome to my personal website, where I intend to post many articles about my current bodybuilding exploits, as a former strength athlete in my 60s. I’ll probably dip into the past now and again, but on the whole, this website is all about training, diet and exercise for seniors.
This is a long term project and I hope that you enjoy the content. Don’t forget to return for updates.
Longevity Training After 50: The New Approach to Staying Strong for Life For decades, bodybuilding after 50 was often viewed through a simple lens: build muscle, stay lean and keep …
The Best Gym Exercises for Men Over 60 Who Want to Stay Strong Staying strong after 60 is not only possible—it is one of the most effective ways to maintain …
A Smarter Way to Build Strength and Recover: Training Split for Over 50s Finding the right training split for over 50s is one of the most important steps towards building …
How to Build Muscle Safely and Stay Strong: Strength Training Over 50 Strength training over 50 is one of the most effective ways to maintain health, independence and physical confidence …
Gym Longevity: How to Train for Decades Without Injury (The Real Secret Behind Gym Health and Safety) When people first walk into a bodybuilding gym, they often believe success comes …
I Asked Chat GPT to Design My Chat GPT Workout: Here’s what it said: “I occasionally struggle to get to the gym on three days per week. Sometimes I can …
How to Stay Strong, Lean & Muscular After 60: Senior Bodybuilding Muscle Growth Strategies As we seriously consider senior bodybuilding muscle growth, it is important to realise that getting older …
The Question of Bodybuilding — How Much Protein If you’ve ever asked yourself “Bodybuilding how much protein should I eat per day?”, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most …
Strength Starts with Breathing When you think of diaphragm breathing for bodybuilders, it probably doesn’t seem that important. In fact, you probably think about weights, nutrition, recovery — maybe even …
Old School Lifting Meets Modern Science: The Perfect Blend for Serious Gains This article looks at the pros and cons of an old school gym v modern gym.Walk into any …
A Guide to Senior bodybuilding training tips UK and your Golden Years Stepping into the gym as a senior isn’t just bold—it’s brilliant. Whether you’re 60, 70, or beyond, bodybuilding …
Promoting Healthy Mitochondria in Bodybuilders Mitochondria, often referred to as the “powerhouses” of our cells, are tiny organelles responsible for producing the energy our bodies need to function. Healthy mitochondria …
Boosting Energy Levels in Bodybuilding Over 50: A Ketogenic Approach for Senior Athletes As we age, maintaining high energy levels in bodybuilding becomes a greater challenge, particularly for those over …
Is This the Ultimate Anti-Cancer Keto Flatbread? If you’re following a ketogenic lifestyle and are also interested in functional foods that support long-term health, allow me to present this home-made …
The Benefits of Low Insulin for Bodybuilders Insulin is a crucial hormone for regulating blood sugar levels, but excessive insulin production can have negative effects on health, particularly for bodybuilders …
A Comprehensive Guide to Cacao for Bodybuilding Derived from the cacao bean, cacao has long been celebrated for its rich flavour and impressive nutritional profile. While many associate cacao with …
When is Too Late to Start Bodybuilding? When we consider the question: is 60 too late to start bodybuilding, we have to consider a number of factors. For many people, …
The Health Benefits of a Whole Food Diet In a world filled with fast food and pre-packaged convenience meals, it can be easy to miss the benefits of a whole …
The Benefits of Sea Salt and Pink Himalayan Salt In recent years, awareness has grown about the benefits of sea salt and pink Himalayan salt, over common table salt. While …
Supplemental Magnesium for Bodybuilding Magnesium for bodybuilding is an essential mineral involved in over 300 biochemical reactions in the body, including energy production, muscle contraction, protein synthesis, and nerve function. …
What Happens to the Human Body if a Person Consumes Only Meat? I love meat and I’ve been dying to write about the effects of a meat only diet for …
The Pros and Cons of Daily Aspirin for Senior Bodybuilders As people age, their health priorities often shift, particularly for those who have committed themselves to maintaining physical fitness well …
The Benefits and Dangers of Sun Lotion and Bodybuilding Bodybuilding is a demanding sport that requires rigorous attention to detail in every aspect of an athlete’s lifestyle, from diet and …
How to Combat Belly Fat with Diet and Fasting Visceral belly fat, the fat that accumulates around your internal organs, is increasingly recognised as a major health hazard. Unlike subcutaneous …
How the Carnivore Diet for Weight Loss Works When combined with Intermittent Fasting, using the carnivore diet for weight loss has an absolute ton of advantages. There are various dietary …
The Benefits of Creatine Supplementation for Bodybuilders Creatine, a naturally occurring compound found in small amounts in various foods and synthesised by the human body, is one of the most …
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