<P>THE CHAMPION BODYBUILDER.. AGE 60<BR>Sunday Mirror, Dec 3, 2006 by LOUISA PILBEAM</P>
<P>THE taut rippling muscles could belong to a man half his age, but bodybuilder David Brice has honed his physique into champion shape - at 60. </P>
<P>The former BT engineer began hitting the gym when he was 16 and 44 years later he's just been crowned Over-60s British Natural Bodybuilder. </P>
<P>And the dad-of-two - who weighs 11stone 12lbs and boasts 16in biceps, a 42in chest and a trim 32in waist - says he has no plans to retire from the sport. </P>
<P>His wife of 39 years, Linda, 58, a secretary, even helps David perfect his toned look - by painting on two coats of shiny fake tan before every contest. </P>
<P>David says his daughters Susan, 36, and Liz, 31, are also chuffed with their super-fit father. </P>
<P> He said: "Linda's always supported me and the girls say they are proud of me because I am in such good shape. </P>
<P>"Occasionally they say, 'Dad don't you think you should be slowing down? But I tell them that's not going to happen. There are guys of 70 out there competing." </P>
<P>David, from East Grinstead, Sussex, began weightlifting when he was 16 and won a string of titles before he decided to quit competitions when he was 50. </P>
<P>It was his local gym manager Karen Mallender, a female bodybuilder, who suggested he take up the new sport. </P>
<P>And in 2003 he won the British Natural Bodybuilding Federation's over-50s category. </P>
<P>David said: "I started going to the gym in 1962. I got sick of my skinny build and then decided I wanted to look like Arnie Schwarzenegger. </P>
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<P>"I went training at Crystal Palace and the coach was David Prowse, who became Darth Vader in Star Wars. </P>
<P>"I'd met Linda and she was very supportive, although I remember saying I'd retire when I was about 28." </P>
<P>To keep in such amazing shape David eats six healthy meals a day and says he lives on turkey and broccoli. </P>
<P>David adds: "When I'm in training I get up at 5am, get to the gym about 6.15 and do a couple of hours' training." </P>
<P>But the results are worth the effort - and David now even works as a personal trainer. </P>
<P>"I'm in the best shape ever," he says, "And my sex life has improved as well." </P>
<P>'I just got sick of my skinny build' </P>
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