When it comes to bodybuilding, several small elements combined in the proper structure transcend to give out the desired results. Cardiovascular, simply called Cardio, stands as a cornerstone for any workout as it helps in accomplishing physical fitness. Whatever the goal is, incorporating cardio into the daily regime is as important as having a comprehensive session of stretching.

In a recent turn of events, the 7x Mr. Olympia champion and one of the best athletes in the history of the sport, reminiscing about his prime days of bodybuilding, shared the significance of doing a prolonged cardio session before you start your workout.

Arnold Schwarzenegger on the importance of cardio

Arnold Schwarzenegger recently took to his official YouTube channel and shared a YouTube short video where he is seen demonstrating why it is so much important to put in equal amounts of effort into planning and doing your cardio. He begins the video by saying, “We never really looked at it as an important part of training. We never talked much about it but the fact of the matter is we did it all the time.”

He goes to the flashback memory of his days of youth and how he used to work out with his gym buddy Franco. Further in the video, he said, “We would drive down the San Jose Boulevard and pull over on the way to the gym and we would just pull over to the side and he would say let’s just run 10 blocks down and 10 back.”

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Both of them came from a sports background, The Austrian Oak from soccer and Franco from boxing. They loved the movement and just the initial stance of cardio wasn’t enough. They would run on the beach even after they had finished their workout. However, for a lot of weight lifters in the modern age, it becomes difficult to find the perfect balance between cardio and lifting. Do not worry, the 4x Mr. Olympia champion has a solution for it!

Jay Cutler on the perfect approach to cardio

Explaining his daily routine, including Cardio, Jay Cutler once revealed that he does an intense session of cardio early in the morning. He makes sure that he finishes it at home. Cutler said, “I have everything at home, whether it’s a bike, treadmill, step mill, elliptical, I do it all”. 

Just as mentioned by Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jay Cutler emphasizes the fact that Cardio plays a very significant role, especially if you are planning to lean down, increasing your metabolism. He even mentions that you must either begin with cardio or end with it! What are your takes on the importance of cardio in a workout? Let us know in the comments section below! 

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