Staying fit in general often calls for a certain amount of discipline. After all, exercising is important to maintain health. However, in the case of bodybuilders, workouts are intense. They involve high-intensity exercises and constant work on every set of muscles in the body. What is the secret to a bodybuilder’s workout routine then? How do they manage to perform strenuous routines regularly? Well, the legend Arnold Schwarzenegger has answers!

Bodybuilder-turned-actor and now politician Arnold Schwarzenegger is a 7-time Mr. Olympia champion. It’s no secret that the legend has always had a disciplined lifestyle when it comes to working out. In an interview, the star reveals his secret to a good workout session – his special warmup routine.

Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about his history with warmups

While ‘The Terminator’ star has juggled many roles throughout his life, he maintains a constant routine for exercise. The icon talked about how bodybuilding training was different in Austria, wherein the concept of cardio was foreign to them. He recalled how he, Ken Waller, and Frank Zane would go out running or biking before competitions in order to get fitter. If the goal was to lose weight, one would cut down on carbs, according to the legend.

However, this changed after the superstar’s success in Hollywood. Arnold resorted to cardiovascular exercises when he didn’t have time to train as intensely as he used to. He regretted not starting earlier and highlighted the importance of keeping one’s heart healthy. A successful career in Hollywood made the legend realize that cardio was a good way to burn extra calories and work the heart. He soon switched to combining cardio and weight training in the same session.

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Arnold’s go-to warmup routine

Arnold warms up on an exercise bike or elliptical. He quips, “I don’t want to terminate my knees on a treadmill”. He starts off at an easy pace, moves on to a hard pace for 30 seconds, then returns to an easy pace for 30 seconds. Constant swings between the two paces in this fashion for 10 minutes, concludes his workout. Additionally, when the star finds some time, he also loves to go for hour-long hikes and bike rides.

While the star still juggles sports, acting, and diplomacy, he remains in good shape. It seems like the tried and tested method is working well for Arnold!

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