Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals His One Little Diet Trick That Helps Him Keep is Metabolism High
Arnold Schwarzenegger is a versatile individual. The five-time former Mr. Universe has been the ultimate poster boy for health, fitness, and building a physique for years now. From starting his fitness journey in his early teens to getting recognized as one of the best bodybuilders of all time, Schwarzenegger has achieved what many fail to do: consistency in having a sculpted body.
With a plethora of accolades in his name, Schwarzenegger is now in his mid-seventies, way past his prime. Even in this age, the megastar remains to be an avid fitness enthusiast. In an interview, he opened up on the challenges aging has brought and revealed his secret of keeping fit and healthy.
Arnold Schwarzenegger on the Challenges of Aging
Winning titles like Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia multiple times, Arnold Schwarzenegger has established himself as an important figure in the history of bodybuilding. By working on and with his body to achieve success in the realm, the former California governor possesses quite some knowledge on fitness, exercises, diets, achieving your goal body, etc.
Entering Hollywood to fulfill his dream of being an actor, Schwarzenegger fluctuated his weight and appearance as his roles demanded.
Even after keeping an active lifestyle for basically the entirety of his life, the action superstar was not prepared for what aging does to the body. Slowing metabolism, challenges in keeping the body active, troubles with mobility, etc. are not something he was prepared for.
In his latest appearance on The Howard Stern Radio Show, the Commando star got candid on his thoughts on aging saying:
“You kind of feel like, ‘Wait a minute, life is not anymore the same as when [you were] 30 years old, 40 years old, where you could do anything and you never had to think about anything. Now, all of a sudden, you have to start thinking about those things.”
He had to replace his pulmonary valve through an open-heart surgery, followed by hip surgery a couple of years later, adding another challenge to Schwarzenegger’s life. However, this never stopped the Austria-born celeb.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Secret on Keeping Healthy
Even after going through two major surgeries, Schwarzenegger’s passion for fitness and health is undeterred. Other than exercising and taking good care of yourself, the Hollywood star has this one trick that can be extremely helpful.
With age, the metabolical activities of the body take a hit. They slow down and make it difficult for the person to feel light. To avoid that, Schwarzenegger has only two meals a day, skipping lunch and working out regularly. These practices have kept him healthy in his old age. As he spoke on the The Howard Stern Radio Show:
“I just feel like as those challenges come my way, I take them … it’s the only choice we have. The bottom line is I’m 76 years old, I’m full of energy, I’m full of enthusiasm, [and] I’m as enthusiastic and excited as I was when I was 30 years old.”
Even after having to deal with plenty of challenges, Schwarzenegger’s optimistic approach to life is inspiring.
Source: Howard Stern
