From Men's Health · Brandon Streussnig · · 1m 50s
Dolph Lundgren Opens Up About Cancer, Aging, and Smarter Workouts
Dolph Lundgren shares his cancer survival, aging journey, and new fitness app after 69 years.
In brief
Dolph Lundgren shares his cancer survival, aging journey, and new fitness app after 69 years. Dolph Lundgren, 69, survived cancer for three years with no evidence of disease and is creating a focused fitness app to stay strong. Originally reported by Men's Health.
Dolph Lundgren's Cancer Journey
Dolph Lundgren survived cancer with no evidence of disease for three years after a diagnosis that gave him just a few months to live.
“It's good, man. I've been NED, no evidence of disease, for three years now.”
Cancer Diagnosis Impact
The cancer diagnosis made Lundgren more focused on his health, leading to a disciplined workout routine that avoids injury.
“It's gotten a little more focused. As you get older, you have more responsibilities and you have less time.”
New Fitness App Plan
Lundgren is creating a smaller personal fitness app focused on his workout routine, not a general one like his friend Arnold's.
“I'm going to do a much smaller personal one about exactly how I work out; It's more confined to what I do.”
Workout Routine Details
Lundgren's routine includes 30- to 40-minute strength training sessions twice a week with some cardio and martial arts for mobility.
“Most of it is strength training. There's some cardio involved, plus a little movement and mobility from martial arts.”
Film Career Reflections
Lundgren feels proud of directing films like Command Performance and Wanted Man but is critical of some direct-to-video projects.
“I feel good about Command Performance and Wanted Man . Movies like I Come in Peace, I know a lot of people like that one.”
Brandon Lee Memories
Lundgren recalls Brandon Lee as a great person with Swedish heritage who bonded over language and martial arts.
“He spoke some Swedish, and we bonded over that. Then, of course, the martial arts.”
Acting Evolution
Lundgren credits better directors and roles in recent films like Creed II and Aquaman for his improved acting skills.
“With recent films, especially Creed II and Aquaman, I had a chance to work with better directors and actors.”
Future Acting Plans
Lundgren plans to take on dramatic roles post-cancer after years of focusing on action films.
“I'm interested in applying myself, post-cancer, to dramatic roles to see what happens.”
Cancer Survival Status
Lundgren has been NED, no evidence of disease, for three years and undergoes scans every couple of months.
“I've been NED, no evidence of disease, for three years now. I'm doing a scan every couple of months.”
Age and Fitness Balance
Lundgren balances his aging body with a disciplined routine that avoids injury and focuses on what he can do.
“I can't do that anymore. I said, 'No, I'm going to cut back on the crazy stuff.'”
Documentary Focus
The documentary Dolph: Unbreakable explores Lundgren's cancer journey and his current fitness regimen.
“Perhaps the film’s biggest revelation is that of Lundgren’s fight with cancer.”
The short version
Dolph Lundgren, 69, survived cancer for three years with no evidence of disease and is creating a focused fitness app to stay strong.
