In this Friday, March 16, 2012 photo, Indian body builder Manohar Aich flexes his muscles as he poses for a photograph in a gymnasium in Kolkata, India. Aich, who is only 4 foot 11 inches (150 centimeters) tall, won the Mr. Universe title in London way back in 1952. Happiness and a life without tensions are the key to his longevity, said Aich, who turned 100 on March 17. (AP Photo\/Bikas Das)<\/p>\n
Mr. Universe from 1952 shares keys to longevity<\/p>\n
Bodybuilding Centenarian endorses simple diet, lifestyle.<\/p>\n
Kolkata, India A former Mr. Universe who has just turned 100 said Sunday that happiness and a life without tensions are the key to his longevity. <\/p>\n
Manohar Aich, who is 4 feet 11 inches tall, overcame many hurdles, including grinding poverty and a stint in prison, to achieve bodybuilding glory. <\/p>\n
His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren gathered last Sunday in the eastern city of Kolkata to celebrate his birthday the day before. <\/p>\n
Hindu priests chanted prayers while a feast was laid out to honor Aich, winner of the 1952 Mr. Universe bodybuilding title. <\/p>\n
Rippling his muscles and flashing a toothless grin, Aich says his ability to take his troubles lightly and remain happy during difficult times are the secrets to his long life. <\/p>\n
That, and a simple diet of milk, fruits and vegetables along with rice, lentils and fish have kept him healthy. <\/p>\n
He does not smoke and has never touched alcohol, he said. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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