On heavy days Mario has military pressed 200 lbs, dead lifted 400 lbs, prone pressed 250 lbs, and curled with 190 lbs. On the other days we did abdominal exercises, dumbbell routines and stretching exercises. One thing we always watched, that we never over-exercised any particular part of the body. Mario practiced proper posture, and especially proper breathing while exercising. He has found that deep breathing and fast workouts with only one minute rest periods has been the most beneficial of all systems.
Fresh air is also an important factor.
We do all our training outdoors, and Mario keeps properly clothed. In a six day a week training schedule we train about one hour each day, and use a progressive system continuing always to keep in mind that we are building a proportionate body. About one week each month I put a little variety into our program, like boxing and the training routine of a fighter. This keeps us sharp and fast, and Mario who is a darn good boxer, gets the chance to keep his body and temperament at an even keel. Remember always that an artist with Lanza's talents must let off a lot of steam, and this is a good way of doing it.