Arnold Schwarzenegger hit a new milestone this week. On July 30, the legendary actor and former professional bodybuilder turned 79 years old. Rather than taking the day off for a celebration, he chose to mark the occasion with his standard discipline: an intense training session.
He shared photos of his workout with his 26.6 million followers on Instagram. The images show him at a lat pulldown machine and performing bicep curls. He kept the gear simple with an all-black athletic outfit and a gold watch. His message to his audience was brief and direct. He told his followers to do the work.
Schwarzenegger is currently running a promotion through his fitness platform, the Pump Club. He is offering new users a chance to join and complete four workout programs in their first year at no cost. He stated that he wants to get people moving, regardless of their starting point.
He noted that this initiative is not backed by private equity or hedge funds. He is funding the project himself, calling it a crusade rather than a traditional business venture. He has spent six decades advocating for physical training and remains committed to the craft.
Despite his age, his dedication remains unchanged. He trains nearly every day, though his current routine consists of shorter, 30-minute sessions. He emphasizes that basic exercises remain the most effective tools for health.