Getting back to normalcy post-surgery can become hard in itself. Moreover, for a bodybuilder or a fitness influencer, the gravity of such periods is much more intense. Arnold Schwarzenegger, at 76, has already undergone three heart surgeries. Despite being one of the most renowned men in his profession, he openly discusses his shortfalls when it comes to post-surgery fitness routines.

The 76-year-old former Mr. Olympia continues to stay connected with his fans and followers online. Through his Newsletter’s Q&A sessions, he tries to reply to his fans’ queries, giving as many tips and specific answers as he can. Recently he was asked how he dealt with a back-to-gym regimen after his surgery.

Arnold Schwarzenegger makes a confession about his Post-Surgery workout sessions

Arnold Schwarzenegger was asked how he dealt with the intensity levels of his workouts after his open heart surgeries. As a reply, Schwarzenegger first drew attention to the fact that it highly depends on how much challenge each individual faces after such surgeries. Then the bodybuilder stated, “My replacement heart valves made lifting heavy impossible. I have friends who kept training but had to adjust and do some exercises light for injuries.”

The bodybuilder also confessed, “It is really a person to person question. If you can keep training with full intensity at heavy weights, I’m jealous.”

Schwarzenegger did not talk about physical fitness only. The influencer has also spread awareness about mental stability and how depression can affect people. In the process, he has also tried helping them by giving his fans a way of dealing with depression.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s insights about dealing with depression

In one section of his Newsletter, Arnold Schwarzenegger answered a question about depression. The bodybuilder finds it necessary to talk about how physical activities can become a way to deal with it. He suggests that at least 25 minutes of walking or other form of exercise might become helpful and help treat not only mental, but several other illnesses too.

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Schwarzenegger also talked about the time when he used to wake up feeling depressed. Despite being the biggest bodybuilding icon of his time, he reveals his shortcomings openly, from not being able to do heavy workouts after surgeries to facing depression.

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