“Now It’s Just Kind of Survival”: Once Hailed as the Epitome of Human Physique, 75-Y.O. Arnold Schwarzenegger Shares Painful Reality of Growing Old

During his prime, the Austrian Oak conquered bodybuilding. From 1970 through 1980, Arnold Schwarzenegger won every show he competed in, and even today, many hail his physique as the ideal. However, with age, one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time lost his Greek god physique. Despite that, the five-time Mr. Universe didn’t stop working out. In an exclusive interview with Chris Wallace, the seven-time Mr. Olympia revealed he works out at 75 and the painful reality of growing old.

On the latest episode of Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace, the FUBAR star and Wallace visited Gold Gym. During the segment, the host and the bodybuilding icon worked out. When Chris Wallace asked how Schwarzenegger works out at 75, the actor revealed how things have changed over the decades.

The purpose behind pushing his body at 75

Arnold Schwarzenegger said he bikes to Gold Gym instead of driving as it’s a “nice” cardio and warmup session. It takes him about 30 mins, and then he works out for another 30 to 45 minutes. Despite his busy schedule, the former champion’s dedication didn’t waver. “I tried to come every day… then you end up like maybe 320 days a year,” said Arnold.

After Wallace asked what Arnie’s workout routine looks like, Schwarzenegger explained the changes he made to his routine. “Well my workout is a combination that goes from one machine to the other,” said the former Mr. Universe. He used to train with free weights when he was younger. However, the Austrian Oak has switched exclusively to machines, as the risk of injury is very low.

However, the way he works out hasn’t changed in decades. The bodybuilding icon alternates between body parts. “Sometimes it’s back day, and it’s shoulders and its arms… just like in the old days,” explained Arnie. However, it “doesn’t quite feel the same anymore, like in the old days. But I mean, it’s like it’s now it’s just kind of survival,” Schwarzenegger told Wallace. Now the bodybuilding legend trains to keep what he has. While Arnie has accepted the degradation of his physical capacity, he struggled initially.

Arnold Schwarzenegger couldn’t accept his physical deterioration

In a past interview with the Cigar Aficionado Magazine, Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed how he felt when age caught up to his physique. Schwarzenegger scrutinized his physique during his prime, thinking that no matter how much better he got, there was room for improvement. But the champion bodybuilder couldn’t handle watching his physique deteriorate.

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For many years, the Terminator Actor couldn’t accept the changes that came with age. “When I look in the mirror, I throw up,” said the then 69-year-old bodybuilding icon. However, Schwarzenegger knows he can’t turn back time. Hence, he focuses on staying healthy and maintaining his fitness at 75.

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