4X Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler Once Revealed How Bodybuilding Was His Only Escape From Reality

Jay Cutler is one of the best bodybuilders the world has witnessed. The 4-time Mr. Olympia title holder has been one of the most consistent bodybuilders ever. He got attention for the first time when he stood as runner-up in Mr. Olympia 2001 and later tested positive for doping. However, he won the case afterward and contained the title.

Jay dethroned the mighty Ronnie Coleman in 2006 and broke his eight-year-long streak. Many people think he should have won more titles in his career. Moreover, he has had an immense love for bodybuilding since his teenage and likes to work out for a long time. Cutler once revealed what has forever remained his favorite activity of the day.

The everlasting love of Jay Cutler

Jay Cutler is one of the most followed bodybuilders in the world. Even now, after a long time since his retirement, he still looks similarly fit and shredded just like before. In an interview with ‘Generation Iron Fitness and Bodybuilding Network’ five years ago, he revealed his forever love for the gym can never end.

Cutler said, “It was just a voice of like I got to escape reality and I would go into the gym and that’s what made me love it so much into this day and still tell you, 43 years old, the best part of my day is still going to the gym.”

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Even after his retirement, he has never stopped working out. It is the place where Cutler gets his peace back after all the struggles in the world. The gym is like a friend for him, which had never let him feel alone in his life.

Did Cutler have an alternative career choice?

Just like many young people in his early life, Cutler was not certain about his future goals. However, one thing that Cutler knew for sure was that he loved to work out in the gym. Cutler once revealed he just did training as he loved the gym and he also thought he might become a police officer like his biggest rival, Ronnie Coleman.

He didn’t have the idea of becoming the greatest bodybuilder at that time. However, with time and training, he gradually moved towards becoming a bodybuilder. Once, he also stated, “I dedicated myself to the gym, and I loved every minute of it.”

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Bodybuilders and gyms certainly have a unique bond. However, Jay Cutler gave himself an extra reason to spend time there. Today Jay Cutler can never think of living without a gym. It is about the love and respect he has gained through bodybuilding that made his journey with the gym even more special.