“When You Get Older You Should Slowly Decrease the Body Weight”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Shared How to Stay Fit While Ageing in 1979

Arnold Schwarzenegger began his stellar career as a bodybuilder early in his teenage. Being associated with bodybuilding gave the Austrian Oak undisputed knowledge about maintaining fitness. Besides, he is renowned for perceiving the sport with a holistic and inclusive view. The 7 x Mr. Olympia and then budding actor discussed his insightful views on fitness in a 1979 interview.

Schwarzenegger played an instrumental role in advocating a healthy body as a priority to people regardless of age and gender. In the fun and mirthful chat, the ‘Encyclopaedia of Modern Bodybuilding’ author highlighted why it is important to maintain a healthy body weight as we age.

Arnold Schwarzenegger specified what is healthy weight

In his pursuit to achieve the pinnacle of the sport, the ‘Terminator’ actor delved deep into the fundamentals of building a spectacular physique. Besides, he mastered what it takes to achieve the shape, proportion, and look one desires. Speaking about body weight, Schwarzenegger advocated “it is much better to be lean and light health-wise.”

Although he was a bit hesitant, the then 32-year-old shared practical advice on weight management in aging people. “When you get older, you should slowly decrease the body weight, leaner and leaner because it’s better for your heart,” he stated, explaining his advice. To this a member part of the discussion panel joked, “That way you don’t have to worry about dying or getting buried. You just disappear.”

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It was followed by a woman asking the bodybuilding pro for advice. She was curious if isometrics can be integrated with one’s daily routine without setting time aside for exercise. Schwarzenegger didn’t seem convinced by the idea. Besides, he reasoned why it doesn’t help in achieving fitness goals.

Schwarzenegger recommended not to carry the burden all day long

In the 1979 interview, the Pumping Iron star suggested taking out 15-20 minutes to exercise with complete focus on one’s body rather than “carrying this burden all day long.” Furthermore, he said he wouldn’t exhaust his energy on his every move, trying to use muscles and burn off fat. “Because eventually you get sick and tired of doing it,” he explained.

In addition, he emphasized that women need to start exercising early. While the woman in the discussion tried to give it a non-feminine connotation, Schwarzenegger politely disagreed with it. 34 years later, in 2023, 75-year-old Schwarzenegger continues to advocate the significance of exercise in one’s daily routine. What is your favorite takeaway from Arnold’s recommendations? Let us know in the comments.

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