?Didn?t Have a Lot of People… Rooting Me On?: 7X Mr. Olympia Opens Up on Harsh Realities of Growing Up Solitary

Embarking on a fitness journey can sometimes feel like a daunting task, but with the right support system, achieving your fitness goals becomes much more fun and attainable. A lot of big names come to mind while discussing ‘gym bros’ like the iconic duo of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Franco Columbu, or the currently trending Tren Twins. A workout partner is often considered essential for many lifters due to the motivation and accountability they provide, but 7x Mr. Olympia Phil Heath thinks otherwise.?

In a recently shared video on his Instagram, Heath disclosed that he has trained alone for the majority of his life. He explained the benefits of working out alone in detail. ‘The Gift’ Heath also pointed out that an individual shall be willing to help others and always have a smile on his face no matter what!?

Heath calls out the ‘wimps’

In the video, Heath mentioned that an athlete shall be ‘accountable’ for his own doings no matter what. He gave his own example and revealed that being an only child, Heath has always trained alone and had no one to support him or appreciate him. “Throughout my bodybuilding career pretty much throughout my life being raised as an only child. I had to do the work and no one else is watching. I didn’t have a lot of people to necessarily rooting me on. I had root myself up,” disclosed Heath.

“See, a lot of us act like we got no damn drive. I can guarantee you, you do. You’re just actually being a wimp right now. You’re actually not willing to cry it out to yell it out,” said Heath. Continuing further, Phil added, “I really challenge each and every one of you to start screaming out what the hell you really want in this life, doing the work and making that shit happen.”

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“I can guarantee you’ll smile much more brighter and authentic when you know you’ve done the REAL WORK on yourself and on your craft!!!!,” Phil wrote in the caption. Ever since his retirement from the sport in 2020, Heath goes to the gym with his wife. A short while ago, while training with his wife, Heath had a realization that he shared with his fans. Let’s take a look at what it was.?

Heath’s sudden epiphany

A few weeks back, Heath realized something mid-workout and shared it with his fans via Instagram. He posted a video while flexing his abs and wrote, ?Time to show myself what this body can do! Go fat to drop and muscle to gain baby!??

?You are all capable of doing exceptional things? he emphasized. Heath also explained that this is, however, only possible when you endure pain and sacrifice your bad habits and negative thoughts. He also mentioned that the recent workout was,? something I hadn?t felt in years?.

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The ‘Gift’ also disclosed that he hasn’t had strong motivational thoughts like this for a long time. Heath believes that this realization can help him get back in good shape just like in his peak years. He instantly shared his thoughts with his Instagram family. Concluding the post, he wrote, “It’s all on YOU!!! Love to All!!!”