Home/UFC

via Getty

via Getty

Veteran UFC commentator Joe Rogan is also a fitness enthusiast, who is outspoken about maintaining a good body and following a proper diet. However, ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ podcast host’s take on a common gym practice might surprise you.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The 55-year-old agreed with the actor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, to a certain extent, on his gym etiquette. Both of them hate listening to music while working out or running, with Rogan also revealing what he prefers over music. But Hollywood actor Dwayne Johnson is on the opposite side of the spectrum and can’t leave his headphones while doing his duty in the gym.

Joe Rogan revealed his take on a common workout ritual

Ultramarathon runner David Goggins joined the “Fear Factor” host in episode #1212 of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ and discussed how music deafens the senses while doing extreme physical activities, such as lifting weights or running a long distance. In the December 2018 episode, the duo also exchanged their views about how music does not help one stay focused and give their full attention to the activity.

via Getty

The 55-year-old stated, I was telling, but when I first started running, people said,’ Do you run with music’… it’s cheating when you have music on.”

READ MORE: John Cena & Arnold Schwarzenegger Despise Bodybuilding Habit Loved by Dwayne Johnson

“It’s cheating. You’re cheating. You’re listening to music, but now you’re listening to music all the time. But more than I listen to music, I listen to books.

Arnold Schwarzenegger on listening to music while working out

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

The Seven-Time Mr. Olympia winner, Arnold Schwarzenegger, also revealed his distaste for listening to music while working out. Per Barbend, in 2019, he said, “When I train at Gold’s, I actually don’t listen to music because I am either completely focused with my mind in the muscle I’m training or joking with my training partners.”

via Imago

Schwarzenegger has a body many men dream of achieving and his discipline is the reason for it. But, another actor in Hollywood, who possesses an equally impressive stature, is Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. And, the former WWE champion absolutely loves banging out the music while lifting his weights.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

WATCH THIS STORY: What is Joe Rogan’s sad news? Is he retiring from the UFC?

So the question is, do you side with Joe Rogan and Arnold Schwarzenegger or Dwayne Johnson?