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There\u2019s no denying that as we age, our bodies slowly deteriorate. Unfortunately, age brings along less muscle mass and more body fat. However, that\u2019s not to say you still can\u2019t make exceptional gains as you move through middle age. With the correct training protocol, anything is possible. Michael Boyle<\/strong> is the perfect example of this. The two-time natural bodybuilding champion \u2013 United Kingdom Drug Free Bodybuilding Association (UKDFBA) 2020, 2021 \u2013 and <\/span>2021 Natural Olympia<\/span><\/a> bronze medal Men\u2019s Bodybuilding Masters competitor displayed his incredible middle age transformation on Instagram (IG). Boyle state:<\/span><\/p>\n \u201cYou can\u2019t make gains in your 40s?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the right age 47 next time on stage age 49 and I will beat that guy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Only barriers are in your head . [sic]\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n You can see his transformation photos below.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After viewing the photos, it\u2019s apparent that Michael Boyle was able to <\/span>gain a considerable amount of muscle mass<\/span><\/a>\u00a0in his late 40s. <\/span>Claire Burton<\/strong> is another British natural bodybuilding champion and INBA PNBA Natural Olympia champion who defied the laws of aging.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Michael Boyle focused on <\/span>lifting heavy weights<\/span><\/a> with a lot of volume on <\/span>big compound movements to put on the muscle mass<\/span><\/a> he did from 2018 \u2013 to 2021. <\/span>Deadlifts are a staple movement<\/span><\/a> in his routine \u2013 he\u2019ll use heavy weights and aim for reps of 20.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, he follows a structured nutrition plan, but he doesn\u2019t completely <\/span>get rid of cheat meals.<\/span><\/a> Below, you can find a picture of how two days of \u201crelaxed eating\u201d may look for him.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n You may notice the glass of wine and wonder how he\u2019s able to drink with the physique he\u2019s built. Well, alcohol in moderation won\u2019t do much damage to your fitness goals as long as it fits within your nutrition targets. Some <\/span>research suggests that some alcohol can be beneficial for your health<\/span><\/a>. Funny enough, <\/span>legendary 8x consecutive Mr. Olympia champion Ronnie Coleman\u2019s<\/strong><\/span><\/a> physique looked leaner after sharing shots of <\/span>vodka with IFBB Pro Hall of Famer\u00a0Kevin Levrone<\/strong><\/span><\/a> the night before appearing on stage. That\u2019s because <\/span>alcohol dehydrates you<\/span><\/a>, so you\u2019ll look veinier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You can watch the clip of Ronnie Coleman and Kevin Levrone recalling this through a Generation Iron exclusive clip from <\/span>Ronnie Coleman: The King<\/span><\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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What\u2019s Michael Boyle\u2019s Middle Age Gains Secret?\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
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