Still Pumping Iron at 76, Arnold Schwarzenegger Unravels How Weight Training Can Help You With Increased Mobility and Flexibility

Arnold Schwarzenegger, even in his late 70s remains dedicated to his gym routine, asserting the fact that weight training isn’t just reserved for the younger crowd. According to the seven-time Mr. Olympia, it plays a pivotal role in unlocking greater mobility and flexibility as you grow older.

In the latest edition of The Pump Club, Schwarzenegger revealed that weight training was not just helpful, but sometimes even more effective than traditional stretching in improving flexibility. Arnie busted the myth that getting too muscular will hinder your flexibility, emphasizing that resistance training is a game-changer.

Arnold Schwarzenegger follows the mantra of “Stretch and flex”

Explaining the importance of resistance training, Arnie wrote, “Resistance training improves your mobility and flexibility by forcing you to move a weight through the end ranges of motion.” Arnie therefore showcased his belief in the “stretch and flex” mantra, drawing attention to the fact that training with weights makes you better at moving overall. The secret sauce, he noted, lies in performing exercises with a full range of motion and avoiding the temptation to cheat by focusing solely on adding more weight.

When you engage in resistance training, your muscles, tendons, and ligaments collaborate to move the weight, making it a comprehensive workout for your entire body. The bodybuilding GOAT considered strength training a kind of medicine for the body, alleviating aches and pains while reducing the risk of injuries. The crucial element, he stresses, is doing the movement correctly.

Arnie also exclaimed that it was never too late to start. He pointed out that strength training can enhance flexibility at any age. Earlier, talking along the same lines, Arnie explained how strength training not only helped with mobility but also contributed to living a longer and healthier life.

The wonders of strength training

The Terminator shared some amazing facts about exercise and living longer. Arnie mentioned a study with over 400,000 people that showed how doing strength training could make one 40% less likely to kick the bucket. And get this- you don’t need to be a gym freak like Schwarzenegger! Even doing weights once or twice a week can boost your life.

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Arnie explained that any exercise is good, but lifting weights was like a superhero move. If you do just one hour of cardio each week, your risk of not living long goes down by 15%. But when you mix cardio and weights, it’s like double trouble for good health. Just like the versatile Schwarzenegger, strength training also works like a superhero for overall well-being.

Strength training not only helps you increase mobility and flexibility, but it also helps you increase your lifespan. So, next time whenever you hit the gym, do not skip the strength training.

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