Whenever anyone faces any medical condition, it takes a huge toll on their psyche. Therefore, it takes time to heal from the condition not only physically but also mentally. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is famous for his passion for fitness, had to go through a heart-wrenching medical condition that took a toll on him as well. The Austrian Oak recalled his third open heart surgery he had back in 2018.

The former bodybuilder has had to go through heart surgeries because of complications. In a recent video, the actor revealed how he overcame the frightening incident.

Arnold Schwarzenegger took fans down memory lane

The 76-year-old actor is a fitness enthusiast who also shares his knowledge via online free newsletters. In a video, he talked about his third open heart surgery when he had to film Terminator 6. He recalled the doctor telling him they had to open him up to save his life as the doctors made a mistake. They poked through the heart wall, which caused internal bleeding. Now, despite panicking about the situation, the True Lies actor thought about how to get out of this situation.

The first and foremost answer he could think of was to get out of the hospital. Therefore, he decided to try to get back on his feet. The FUBAR star called his friends to help him up. He asked his friends to count the steps and help him push himself. Another thing that the Austrian actor eagerly wanted to do was to get back to his training. So, he kept pushing himself to be better each day as, after 3 months; he was supposed to film Terminator: Dark Fate.

To be in the film, he had to be in shape; he had to have mobility, and he had to have the strength to lift things up in the film. With his unwavering faith in himself and the help of his friends, Schwarzenegger got back up. Recalling that moment, The Terminator actor said, “And I did it! Because I had a positive attitude and knew exactly how I was going to get there.”

Schwarzenegger’s personal experiences made his motivational speech convincing.

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Because the actor himself went through a lot of ups and downs, his words sounded accurate when he said, “Never give up.” During his speech, the Commando actor shared the secrets of successful people and inspired the audience to follow a disciplined routine as well.

Not only does the great action hero say the words, but he also follows them. When he successfully starred in the Netflix Original series, FUBAR, he shared how he trained himself mentally and physically. And because he has been through the worst, Schwarzenegger knows his strengths and weaknesses.

Despite the risks involved, Arnold Schwarzenegger did not give up. Instead, he said, “I’m back” and is living a happy life. What do you think about his journey of recovery? Share your opinions in the comments below.