Despite training intensely and regularly, many people tend to skip their cardio sessions simply because it’s not that appealing or enjoyable for most individuals. However, cardio holds an important place in an individual’s fitness regimen. In today’s era, most of us are not getting enough physical activity done to ensure our heart health stays up to the mark. This makes cardio all the more important. Joseph Baena, however, is a tough nut to crack. Following in the footsteps of his father, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Baena is deep into fitness and bodybuilding as well. 

Learning from the best, Baena realizes the importance of regular cardio. As the writer’s strike ended recently, Baena could still be seen on his cycle, getting his daily cardio done.

Joseph Baena’s recent Instagram story

Aspiring to be a Hollywood legend like his father, Joseph Baena, an actor, and a fitness freak, has already managed to win a lot of hearts with his acting as well as his resemblance to his father. Baena maintains an active social media profile and frequently shares the ongoings of his life with his fans and followers. While his aesthetic physique often takes fans back and reminds them of Arnold, Baena prefers cycling as his cardio to keep him in shape. In his recent Instagram story, Baena posted another picture while riding his bike.

The story was uploaded just moments after the Writers Guild of America decided to lift the strike after 148 days. The WGA reached a tentative agreement with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers on a new three-year Minimum Basic Agreement. The new contract has major wins for the union around pay and AI usage.

Read More: A Year After Arnold Schwarzenegger Faced Blame for Son’s Elimination From Dwts, Joseph Baena Revisits Fond Memories as His Old Dance Partner Teams up With Another

The DWTS star’s Instagram story came just a while after Arnold revealed the struggles he faced during his second heart surgery. In order to keep his heart health in check, Baena ensures that he performs regular cardio. But what exactly happened with Arnold during his heart operation in 1997? Let’s take a look.

Arnold Schwarzenegger explains the slump he was in

Contrary to what most people would believe, Arnold’s heart problems were in no way related to his bodybuilding career. He was born with a heart defect called aortic stenosis, which causes the heart to pump harder than usual to get blood through the aortic valve. In order to get this sorted, the doctor explained to Schwarzenegger that there are two ways to operate it. The first way would be easier, but it would mean that he wouldn’t be able to do any physically challenging tasks in the future. The second option would allow him to lift, do stunts, or do anything that he desires. But it only has a 60 percent success rate.

Arnold, being Arnold, opted for it nonetheless, as he wanted to continue his Hollywood ventures as well as lift weights for the rest of his life. Concluding the incident, he wrote, “Big risk, big reward. That made sense to me. “It’s fine,” I said. “I’ll take the risk.”

Watch This Story: “I’m Proud of You”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Joins Bodybuilding World in Praising 396 Lb Man’s Wild Transformation

Having heard all these stories about his father’s genetic condition, Baena must have realized how important it is to maintain good heart health. What are your views on cardio? Are you regular with your sessions? Let us know in the comments.