Arnold Schwarzenegger easily fits the bill as one of the most influential yet grounded people on the planet. The 76-year-old admittedly has made mistakes throughout his life, yet he differs from the rest by taking accountability for it and striving to better it. One such arena where the hot-shot hunk championed was bodybuilding. Despite his early hot-headedness, Schwarzenegger came full circle and has now devoted himself to teaching the ways of fitness.

Along the lines of it, he is about to launch his new book, Be Useful. A thorough documentation of his life as it is, the pages also have some valuable insights, especially one where we would not have expected to find it.

Arnold Schwarzenegger highlights the importance of the gym as a temple of wisdom

It is no secret that the 7-time Mr. Olympia has sweated blood and toil to pump weights in order to attain the staggering physique he rocks. Equally true is the fact that he spends a lot of his time in the gym. Thus, in his book, Schwarzenegger mentions that the gym is not meant merely for body gains but also for life lessons. “When failure is a positive part of the game you play, it’s much less scary to search for the limits of your ability.” 

To elaborate, the fitness legend meant to focus on commitment. To enter the gym with a goal and then strive hard to achieve it. At the end of a lift, if the hands start to give way, then it is not a moment to feel disappointed but rather to embrace that one did not give up until absolutely necessary. The star emphasizes that winning or losing is part of the game, but showing up for a challenge is what counts.

Moreover, it is not the mere fact that the action-legend merely advises. Rather, Schwarzenegger follows up on every bit of advice that he imparts.

Even a heavily bruised arm cannot stand between the gym and The Terminator star

A little less than a month ago, the T-800 actor underwent elbow surgery. However, taking a short recovery and covering up his bruises with elbow patches, he was back at the gym. Shrugging off fear and pain, he simply stated, “Comebacks are a part of life.” And with that one line, Arnold Schwarzenegger proved that his dedication to fitness stays unmatched even at 76 years of age.

To this day, the star follows a fitness regimen. Firstly, he works out every day for up to one and a half hours following which he takes to brisk cycling for 45 to 60 minutes. Then he lifts weights for 30 minutes and is a regular at many gyms across Los Angeles. Moreover, during his visits to the gym, the master also takes some time off to teach his fellow gym partners proper techniques and routines. A truly selflessly fearless persona is Schwarzenegger.

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