World's First Million Pound Workout: world record set by Michael Danforth (VIDEO)
ORLANDO, FL, USA -- A lifelong natural bodybuilder and fitness enthusiast, Michael Danforth (52),lifted over 1,000,000 lbs. in a single workout of 18.5 hours at Power Strength gym on December 3rd, thus setting the new world record for the World's First Million Pound Workout, according to the World Record Academy. Photo: Michael Danforth (52), set a new record on December 3rd by lifting over 1,000,000 lbs. in a single workout of 18.5 hours at Power Strength gym. (enlarge photo)
Michael trained for eight months which consisted of training each major muscle group 5-6 hours per day several times per week.
During the record attempt he only drank a special endurance drink he created and some energy gels to fuel his workout.
As someone who enjoys testing his physical limits and reading stories of incredible endurance he hopes to inspire others to greater achievement in their physical fitness endeavors and that perseverance is an important part of achieving your goals, whatever they might be.
