How Lou Ferrigno stays Hulk-ripped at 62

The Chicago Tribune on Lou Ferrigno's advice in a Q and A session:

Your biceps are as big as my thigh. What's your workout like?

I train exactly as I have for 50 years, but with not as much weight. I'll train about five days a week, an hour weights and 20 minutes cardio — elliptical, Lifecycle, Stairmaster. I'll do 50-60-pound curls, and bench 200-225 pounds — whereas I used to bench 600.

Besides lifting heavy, what are some general rules for training and health?

Technique, consistency, good sleep and good diet are the four secrets to overall health. Always lift barbells and dumbbells with correct form. Otherwise, you'll get hurt. Put the time and effort into doing it right — don't rush it in five minutes. Check instructional videos on the Internet or pay a trainer. Then, do eight to 10 reps of each exercise, making sure you're exhausted by the 10th one. That elicits the most hormonal response and will build the most strength. Be careful, though; don't force the last rep to the point where you lose form. And when the 10th one gets too easy, increase the weight. Women can go up to 15 reps.

As for diet, try to eat as natural as possible. I stay away from refined sugar, sweets, and extreme amounts of butter, cream, and heavy dressing.

You definitely don't look 62. Is it the Italian skin?

That could be part of it. But I think the whole key is that I have been weight training and working out for the last 50 years. I don't smoke, don't drink. My blood pressure is low — 110 over 60. My resting pulse is 58-60. I take no medication — just a multivitamin pack and vitamin D. OK, I've had both knees and hips replaced — it's in the family. So I'm not perfect.

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