Arnold Schwarzenegger, a renowned figure from his bodybuilding days to his Hollywood fame and political endeavors, recently shared insights in his newsletter about the impacts of aging, both on his body and mind.
“Physically, you just have to accept reality and do the best you can,” Schwarzenegger states. He acknowledges the challenges of aging, noting, “It is always difficult to accept that you aren’t where you once were… More than 2,000,000 Americans over 65 suffer from depression. I think a lot of that comes from hormonal changes that cause us to lose muscle over time. The global anti-aging market is worth 58 billion dollars. That is a lot of people trying to hold on to their youth.”
Schwarzenegger advises on modifying exercise routines for safer training and injury prevention as one ages. He mentions his own shift in fitness strategy: “I’ve chosen to adapt to my age, make my workouts a little bit different and focused on staying lean, and avoiding injury,” he explains. “This is why I’ve moved away from free weights and stick to the workout machines.” This transition, which he made in 2012, is also echoed by Frank Zane, another bodybuilding legend, who shifted to weight machines after his 70th birthday.
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Despite these changes, Schwarzenegger maintains a daily workout regimen. “I’m addicted to training, and I have to start my day in the gym,” he says. “So today, even though my body won’t react the way it did 50 years ago, I can maintain as much as I can and it brings me great joy.”
On a mental and experiential level, Schwarzenegger expresses gratitude for the wisdom and perspective gained over time. “I feel much smarter than I was when I was younger, because I’ve read more, I’ve met more interesting people, I’ve become wiser, and of course, I’ve learned from my successes, and I’ve learned even more from my mistakes,” he reflects. He describes his current life, filled with environmental activism, fitness advocacy, government reform campaigning, business, and entertainment. He values deep, intelligent conversations on topics like healthcare policy and infrastructure, which were not his forte in younger years. Schwarzenegger concludes with a profound thought on life’s purpose: “And I’ve learned life is about giving back, because in the end, we won’t be judged by how much we make, but by how much we give. It’s not just about me, it’s about we. In those ways, my life has only gotten more fulfilling.”
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