Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s enthusiasm for life is unparalleled. The Austrian Oak started training at the gym in his teens to build a physique that helped him fetch his Mr. Universe title. But after an extraordinary bodybuilding journey with seven Mr. Olympia titles and many more accomplishments, Arnie continues hitting the gym to live a healthy life. The bodybuilding icon recently shared his dream of celebrating his 100th birthday.

Arnie also emphasized a healthy lifestyle to reach such a milestone. However, fans are still upset about his past comments during the pandemic.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s comments triggered past debate

The 7x Mr. Olympia has been known for his fitness quotient since the 1970s. Arnie reigned the Mr. Olympia stage like a pro before becoming Hollywood’s favorite action hero. During his journey as a bodybuilder, actor, and two-term Governor of California, Schwarzenegger impressed the masses with his honest opinions and positive outlook toward life.

The 76-year-old is revered for his motivational talks and inspiring rags-to-riches life story. However, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the bodybuilding icon faced the public’s wrath in 2021 when he fired on people who considered wearing masks as a curb on their freedom and said, ‘Scr*w your freedom,’ in a CNN interview. Subsequently, Schwarzenegger apologized. “I’m sorry for saying those words. I try to be relentlessly positive, but sometimes my mouth gets ahead of me,” he wrote in a tweet.

The Terminator actor is in his late seventies and is prioritizing his health to live longer. “The time you’re born, your time cut is set. It’s set. The only thing that changes it is you, right? Let’s assume I’m set for 85. I can decide: do I want to go to 90? Yeah, I can do that, but then you have to live really healthy,” he recently said on The Tim Ferriss Show. He further added, “Someone else has said, for 90, you can live to 100. You can stretch it a little bit.”

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The Generation Iron page on Instagram shared a post on the story and captioned, “Arnold Schwarzenegger has kept up with his fitness in retirement and recently spoke on what it takes to live to 100 years old.” However, fans weren’t impressed, as they recalled the pandemic remarks of the actor in the comment section.

Fans react to the Austrian Oak’s thoughts on long life

Netizens were harsh on Schwarzenegger. A disappointed follower commented, “Scr*w your living long !!! Especially with all those clot shots.” “I think that The words “scr*w your freedom “Will be his legacy for me indefinitely,” grieved a bodybuilding enthusiast. A die-hard fan was hopeful for Arnie’s long life and commented, “Do you think he’ll make it to 100? I suppose it’s possible….”

“I hope all of Arnold’s grandchildren, even his great grandchildren, are able to meet their one and only grandfather one day. Long live Arnold,” prayed another fan. While another joked, “Just turn him into T-800.”

A vast majority appreciate Arnold Schwarzenegger’s love for fitness. His newsletter, Arnold’s Pump Club, with over half a million subscribers, is a testimony to it. However, legends like the Austrian Oak also have to face the wrath of fans at times. Do you agree? Let us know in the comments below.

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