Paddy McGuinness has ‘massive respect’ for bodybuilders

At 52, the Bolton-born comedian and presenter underwent a “crazy” body transformation, so drastic that some fans even thought it was AI generated.

After finishing the challenge involving two workouts a day, clean eating, lots of water and endless commitment, Paddy didn’t stop there.

He then did a 25-day “cut” to get himself extra trim for a fitness photoshoot with Men’s Health UK, and is now looking to pack on more muscle.

A cutting phase in the fitness world is when athletes strategically focus on losing body fat while maintaining as much muscle mass as possible.

The technique is most commonly used in bodybuilding, in the lead-up to stepping on stage, with athletes putting their best foot forward to get in peak condition.

Paddy said his short mini-cut has given him huge admiration for the industry.

“Massive respect to all you amateur and pro bodybuilders,” he said.

“Your dedication is admirable. After going on a 25-day cutting diet for my Men’s Health UK shoot, I thought putting a bit of size back on would be easy.

“I was wrong. In my opinion, it is so much tougher than the cutting.

“I’ve got big Steve Coleman Fitness back in my corner, so I’m sure we’ll get there.

“But getting those good calories in while keeping an eye on the ‘auld’ waistline is hard work, baby.”

Paddy showed off his impressive 75 day results. (Image: Paddy McGuinness Instagram)

Steve is a renowned personal trainer who has coached several high-profile clients, including Daniel Radcliffe and Ben Shephard.

Steve said: “So proud to have coached Paddy McGuinness for this April’s Men’s Health UK cover.

“The cover is the moment everyone sees, but the real work happens in the weeks and months before.

“The early mornings, the sessions, the structure and the consistency that make it possible.

“Massive credit to Paddy for the discipline and commitment he brought to every session. He showed up, trusted the process and put the work in.

“A huge thank you to the team at Men’s Health for having me involved and capturing all of Paddy’s hard work.

“Career moments like this always feel a little surreal. I am always grateful.

“I’ll share some of the training and nutrition tips that I implemented with Paddy soon.”

Paddy’s age makes his muscle-gaining venture all the more impressive.

Both men and women start losing muscle mass as they age, with most people experiencing a decline of between three per cent and five per cent per decade after turning 30.

Resistance exercise, such as weight training, is one of the best ways to counteract the loss of muscle mass as you age.