arnold schwarzeneggerHis dedication to longevity fuels his daily activities. After enduring heart surgery, Schwarzenegger's life, especially his training, has changed dramatically since his bodybuilding days. In a recent YouTube video, Schwarzenegger talked about his current training routine and why he no longer trains intensely now that he's 76 years old.
Schwarzenegger had one of the most decorated careers in bodybuilding history, winning a total of seven Mr. Olympia titles during his prime. Schwarzenegger was revered for his quality muscle definition, towering structure, and giant biceps, and later used his bodybuilding talents to make a successful transition into acting and Hollywood.
From acting and bodybuilding to governing California, Schwarzenegger's ability to make personal connections along with his relentless work ethic has always been on display. Even as he gets older, Schwarzenegger hasn't slowed down his training pace, and in fact has adapted his training to suit his age.
Arnold Schwarzenegger says he's stopped 'lifting heavy', talks about his training habits: 'I want to look half-baked at my age'
According to Schwarzenegger, an active lifestyle and moderation are the keys to living a fulfilling life.
“I think it's very difficult [lose weight] Speaking for myself, I have to ride my bike every day and I exercise every day because it's very hard to stop eating and go on strict diets like some people do, but I don't like that. I have never done it.
Of course, this can make you feel a little bloated, but I think the important thing is to keep it in moderation and not gain too much weight. If you don't do this, it will be bad for your body, your heart, your health, everything. ”
Schwarzenegger's training schedule includes riding his bike for 45 minutes to an hour every day and lifting weights at Gold's Gym for 45 minutes a day. He stopped lifting heavy objects after doctors told him it could damage his aortic and pulmonary valves after heart surgery.
“I ride a bike, and I bike about 45 minutes to an hour a day. I do weight training at Gold's Gym. I think it's about 45 minutes a day. But it's very light. I had heart surgery in 1997, but the doctors had told me at the time that I should stop doing heavy labor because it wasn't good for my valves, so I didn't do anything heavy.”
“Those go away quickly, so I work out regularly instead of reducing the weight I lift or increasing the number of reps I lift, but you know, as you get older, you're like, how do you endure?” It's like, 'Some of the things you used to have? It's really hard. ”
“Typically, that's not the case with the heart, but with valve surgery, aortic valve surgery, pulmonary valve surgery, you don't want to put as much pressure on it. You don't want to put as much pressure on it. You don't want to put as much pressure on it. You don't want to put as much pressure on it. You don't want to put as much pressure on it. You need that because when you do deadlifts and things like that, there's a lot of pressure on that valve. Their idea is to use less weight so you don't have to switch the valve.”
Despite his best efforts, the 76-year-old still had to undergo surgery on his aortic valve.
“Even after 23 years, I still have to replace it and have had another surgery, but the bottom line is I don't want to abuse it.”
Schwarzenegger said he is inspired by watching others train and push their bodies to their limits.
“When I go to the gym, I get a lot of energy. When I see other people training and sweating and training hard, I get inspired and want to train myself.”
He compared his life to a black-and-white movie, but says that after training, he started seeing things in color.
“It's not that intense, it's not that intense.” [my workout schedule]. First of all, I love working out. Let me tell you, working out makes you feel better. It feels good. When I wake up in the morning and ride my bike to the gym, I always tell people: It's like watching a black and white movie on a bicycle. Then, when you're done working out and riding your bike back, all of a sudden it happens. , a color movie. ”
Overall, Schwarzenegger said he feels more optimistic about life when he works out, adding that while it's healthy, it's addictive.
Schwarzenegger said he felt “more positive.” “It's addictive. I'm addicted to working out. For me, I know why I do it, so it's not a chore. I want to look half decent at this age. Poor me.” ”
In addition to talking about his love for the gym, Schwarzenegger is also passionate about nutrition. In a recent podcast appearance, the bodybuilding legend talked about the “70%” plant-based diet he's been enjoying for the past five years. He revealed that he also reduced his red meat intake to lower his cholesterol levels.
With an unparalleled career, Arnold Schwarzenegger's passion for fitness and exercise remains strong, even though he has made drastic changes to his daily workout routine for the sake of heart health.
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