Bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger is a symbol of physical fitness. He has dedicated a major part of his life to the fitness community and continues to do so even at 75. The icon recently launched his all-new podcast venture, Pump Club, in addition to his newsletter, Pump Daily. Thus, taking his fitness crusade to the next level. Besides that, he always brings several real-life stories to the limelight that promote and inspire physical competence.  In a Twitter post today, Schwarzenegger took the opportunity to share a moving story of an overweight man who rose above his bodily limitations.

The gentleman used his daughter’s happiness as a driving factor and charted his road to a healthy physique. Let’s get to know the whole story.

Arnold Schwarzenegger spotlights a heartwarming feat by a father

The seven-time Mr. Olympia stumbled upon a user’s update that narrated an inspiring story encircling wellness. As per a Twitter update, a father embarked on his fitness journey five years ago, after an emotional moment with his 4-year-old daughter. His zealous efforts helped him lose 172 lbs from his 400 lbs overall body weight. Now, the father sustains a fitness-focused lifestyle along with her. Hence, Schwarzenegger, himself being a father of two daughters, was able to align with the man’s effort and wrote, “Does she know her dad is a real action hero?”

“Congrats on all the progress and, more importantly, the people you’ve inspired,” he added. Reportedly, the father revealed that his 4-year-old daughter once wanted to race back home with him. Sadly, his 400-lb body weight and a previous accident restricted him from doing so. Thus, he denied running. His daughter’s unhappy face at that moment changed something within him. 

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“Five years ago my daughter who was four years old wanted to race home from the playground. At almost 400lbs and half a muscle in my left leg from an incident I said: I’m sorry you know Dad can’t run. The look of sadness lit a fire in me like never before,” he wrote in the caption of the tweet. Furthermore, he added that his life has now taken a swift turn and enlisted all the activities he does with his dear daughter. “Today I’ve lost 172lbsWe race all the time. We box together. We go to the gym together. When I take her to a play center I don’t have to watch from the couches,” the father said. He also urged others to “find” their reason to work out. Likewise, a 60-year-old fitness enthusiast once left the community stunned by his endeavor. 

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s influence on the world has been phenomenal. He has changed countless lives through his constant advocacy for prioritizing fitness and a healthy lifestyle. And these stories are simply add-ons to his grand accolades. What did you think of the father’s fitness expedition? Did you find your reason yet? Tell us in the comments.