Bodybuilding GOAT Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals What Happens to Muscles When You Go on Vacation?

Arnold Schwarzenegger recently decided to ask a question, “What Happens to Your Muscles on Vacation?” This question might take his ‘village’ aback because this is a concerning point of view. But no worries because Arnie is here to save the day and give the best advice in his newsletter, ‘Arnold’s Pump Club’. The Governator decided to spill the beans on why there was nothing to worry about when it comes to muscle reduction during vacation.

Notably, Arnie’s latest newsletter delved deep into the idea of how strength and muscle stay within one’s body despite no workouts! He pointed out why we should not worry about a thing and just enjoy our time on vacation. Mainly, people take a break during holidays, right? 

Arnold Schwarzenegger dives deep into muscle during vacation

The Austrian Oak spent decades walking into the rooms of power in different industries, and he has a Midas touch, no doubt. However, he was also driven by an urge to help people and society through his myriad sources of wisdom. It is why he started the newsletter, which has more than a million members who abide by his words. That is why he again addressed his beloved crew and reassured them not to worry about losing muscle during vacation.

According to the Austrian Oak, when it comes to strength and muscle, it is evident that if someone does not use it, they will lose it. However, it is not an immediate process and happens at least after three weeks of inactivity. It takes at least one month for the strength to decrease as well. He also mentioned that “first workout or two back after a break is more about mental and physical acclimation than an actual loss of strength.”

The 7-time Mr. Olympia decided to give more evidence by explaining that research has found that about two weeks off from exercise will make running, cycling, and swimming strenuous. He assured people that he might not lose muscle for vacation, but if there is a consistent level of exercise, then the body is also going to be kind to us.

He left his village reassured by saying, “The next time you’re sick or on vacation, don’t worry if you cannot exercise as you usually do or want some time off.” The legendary bodybuilder always tells his ‘village’ to take it slow and start steadily but maintain consistency with any goal that they accomplish in life.

Schwarzenegger on maintaining consistency and having goals

The young man from Thal broke many stereotypes surrounding fitness and motivation in his Monday newsletter. He understands that people are at various stages of their lives irrespective of their age. He added that these small catalysts of success are not ‘petty’. The champion bodybuilder and Hollywood star added, “…. they’re kindling. You never light a fire by starting with the biggest log.”

The Terminator narrated about an NBA legend whose name has become synonymous with the realm of basketball. Arnie said, “Absurd goals have driven people since the beginning of time. Michael Jordan became the greatest basketball player of all time because he wanted to prove the coach who cut him in high school wrong.”

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So, ultimately, his main motive is to make his ‘village’ understand that people can achieve fine health through consistency and fulfilling one’s goals.

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