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Bodybuilding icon Arnold Schwarzenegger is on a mission to encourage fitness in every nook and corner of the world. While his interest in the world of fitness dates back to his teenage years in Austria, he is still as motivated at 76. However, the athlete?s heart breaks a little every time he looks at himself in the mirror. Arnie?s physique, once described as the epitome of the human physique, does not appear the same, and it?s a fact difficult to gulp down for the star.?

Yet, Arnold has done everything within his reach to treasure his immaculate frame for as long, and suggested the same to his fans. Hence, a Reddit post by the athlete encouraged an overwhelming response months ago. After a member teased the question of balancing fitness with age, the former bodybuilder had just the right answer.?

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Arnold Schwarzenegger revealed a way to preserve fitness while aging

The post shared by the 76-year-old athlete discussed his objectives for the newsletter, and how he would like to feature routine Q and A?s in the document. Likewise, a plethora of insights and questions from the community were listed under the post as comments, to which Arnie tried his best to respond. A particular query asked the athlete for tips for increasing strength and muscle at 46.?

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Besides that, the fan also looked forward to a new fitness objective that would test their limits. Hence, replying to the comment, Arnie claimed that he eventually transitioned to circuit exercises to maintain his fit proportions while aging. While emphasizing that the battle against time is futile, one may slow down the process of aging but not escape it.?

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Thus, the IFBB champion wrote in the post, ?At some point, I transitioned into doing circuits for speed to stay as lean as possible. You can?t beat time. You may have a few more years of going heavy. But I love bringing young guys to the gym and going machine to machine until they have to stop for a breather!? Although trying to foster a positive outlook on life, the aspects of aging often got to the former bodybuilder.?

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s battle with age

In a candid chat with Men?s Health, Arnold?s consistency as a fitness enthusiast was uniquely shed light upon. Referring to him as a ?rusted T-800? who slowly moves around the Mecca of bodybuilding, Gold?s Gym in Venice Beach, his undying passion is surprising for many. Furthermore, a question on bodybuilding managed to hit the spot for him.?

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He was asked if he still hits those classic bodybuilding poses. ?Yes, but only in the bathroom because sometimes it makes me cry,? the athlete said. On an emotional note, Arnie shared that he does, but in private as it holds the power to get him teared up.?

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After a lifelong grind and success, the athlete has finally attained legendary status and is a messiah for all those seeking help as fitness enthusiasts. Aging is an inevitable part of life, and athletes like Arnold, who took? utmost pride in their physiques might be the most affected by age.?

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