“Shows My Integrity and Fighting Spirit”: How Lou Ferrigno Proved He Is Not Just a Bodybuilding Beast Without Brains in 2012

The general misconception or prejudice about bodybuilders is that they are all mass and have no brains. However, legendary bodybuilder and actor, Lou Ferrigno, took it upon himself to prove that even if all of it is true, then he isn’t one of them.

Participating in a reality show, Ferrigno, through his strategies and competitive spirit, wanted to showcase how powerful his mind is.

Lou Ferrigno is more than just a big body

Earlier this year, the original and incredible Hulk, Lou Ferrigno, participated in the reality series, “The Celebrity Apprentice.” Earning some money for a charitable organization wasn’t the only goal he had in mind while joining the series. He had a harmless personal agenda, too.

The actor wanted the audience to see him in a new life. He wanted to show a side of himself that has never been seen before. In an exclusive interview with the Men’s Journal, Ferrigno spoke about his intentions and expectations from the show. He said, “It will show how smart I am. Everyone gets the impression that as a bodybuilder, you just focus on the body, but they will respect a never before seen side that shows my integrity and fighting spirit.”

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Ferrigno also shared the secret behind his fit physique, despite his growing age. He revealed that he still eats healthy and works out six days a week. Even during the filming of the show, Lou stayed true to his diet and worked out on the weekends when he found time. He added, “There is no excuse for anyone not to train three times a week. People want to look fat. Anyone can change their mind if they want to. It’s all about motivation.”

Lou’s role as a member of the White House

Apart from being a successful bodybuilder and actor, Ferrigno has held an important position in the ministry as well. In 2018, Lou Ferrigno was appointed as a member of the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition under the Trump government.

Lou Ferrigno participated in the fifth season of the Celebrity Apprentice, which is also the 12th season of the original TV series, The Apprentice. Ferrigno first met Trump on the sets of this show back in 2012. Before his appointment, Lou has gone on record to express his desire to make “America healthy again.” The activities of this council are related to public welfare, awareness, and educational programs and campaigns.

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Lou Ferrigno was one of the 20 new appointees. He served in the council for the next two years until the end of his term in 2020.