Bodybuilders often push their limits to achieve their goals, but this extreme approach can sometimes harm their health internally. The first-ever Arnold Classic Champ recently shared a life-threatening experience he had nearly two years ago. Despite being one of the wealthiest athletes in the realm of bodybuilding, he has faced a lot of challenges, not just in competitions and business but also personally and medically.

Rich Gaspari recently shared a post on his Instagram account where he talked to Flex Lewis about a variety of topics. However, he shared a snippet of his interview; he disclosed a situation he faced almost two years ago.

Gaspari’s revelation of his health condition

While talking about his life, the Olympian runner-up made a shocking revelation about his health. It turned out that he had a problem with his arteries, where a calcium deposit known as a C-core had formed.

Gaspari’s condition was so serious that he opted for medical help immediately. He talked about his surgery; he relied on a modern medical approach. “Lots of bodybuilders were dying. I went through all these tests to do and one of them is called a C score. There’s basically calcium that goes into your arteries and mine was so high, they told me I had to go right into the hospital,” said the 60-year-old.