A Bucks County man is featured in Men’s Health magazine as part of the publication’s search for the “ultimate man.”
Training in his Bucks County basement is a daily ritual for Hassan Paige.
“Lifting weights is very meditative for me,” he said. “Honestly, I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life.”
The funny thing is: he has always been in good shape, exercised and watched his diet, but in 2019 he had a heart attack.
“It was a bit of a shock, to say the least,” Paige said.
The 54-year-old data analyst ultimately received two stents to repair coronary arteries. He said the recovery was physically and emotionally difficult.
“To come out the other side of that, that’s honestly the best feeling of all,” Paige said. His journey is highlighted in the latest edition of Men’s Health.
“I still think it’s crazy to see myself in print like that,” he said. Dubbed “King Comeback,” Paige placed second in this year’s Ultimate Men’s Health Guy search.
“It’s still a bit surreal to see yourself in a magazine you’ve been reading and admiring for years,” he said.
The article said: “Doctors declared him dead. Twice. Then his whole life changed.” A new look at adversity.
“The best advice I can give is whatever it is, it’s temporary. This isn’t going to be the sum of where you are in your life right now, and that you can overcome this and move past this. I’m a living example of that,” he said.
Paige said his art helped him get through depression after a heart attack.
“The biggest reward for me is being able to feel like myself again,” he said.
Enjoying nature and hoping to be an inspiration to others on how to survive and thrive after a devastating setback.
“I’m back, I’m back. Luckily I’m back,” he said.
In addition to staying in shape, Paige now also takes medication for cholesterol and blood pressure. He said he can’t believe his story is now being shared internationally with Men’s Health’s 21 million readers.
