Lee Haney
Lee Haney is well known as a champion bodybuilder in the IFBB. He is currently one of the two men that holds the record for the most Mr. Olympia titles. This is an honor he shares with Ronnie Coleman. Both men have won this title 8 times. Haney held this position alone for 14 years until Coleman tied him.
Haney credits God, his dedication to the Christian faith, and his workouts to his success. He also says that diet has played a huge role in his abilities to workout and to get a great physique. Even though there have been stories circulating about Haney using steroids, he has always denied those claims. He says he has been working hard since he dedicated himself to bodybuilding.
There haven’t been any positive drug tests for Haney that can confirm he has used any performance enhancement drugs. However, many of the years that he spent in the sport of bodybuilding were well before this type of testing was introduced. Many of the fans of Haney feel that he should be given the benefit of the doubt if there is no proof to indicate he did use any performance enhancement drugs during his career.
Haney has been a true inspiration to others in the area of bodybuilding. He has a problem on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. It is called TotaLee Fit with Lee Haney. There are many sportsmen that are also Christians that join him on the show. They teach others the value of physical growth as well as spiritual growth. His motto is that you should train to stimulate both your mind and your body.
When Bill Clinton was President, he appointed Haney as the Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. This was an honor that Haney was very happy with, and he spent a great deal of time talking to youth about the importance of physical fitness. He also talked to them about the dangers of using steroids in order to achieve their body physique.
Today, Haney continues to be a terrific role model for those interested in athletics and the sport of bodybuilding. He is an independent consultant for various nutritional supplement companies. He continues to inspire others to reach their fitness goals of reducing body fat, increasing muscle mass, and toning up. Haney has been able to achieve his own personal goals, and now he finds a great deal of satisfaction in helping others to do the same thing.
Lee Haney - Mr Olympia: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
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