Arnold Schwarzenegger discloses his fitness secrets at the age of 78
In a heartwarming message to his fans, Arnold Schwarzenegger celebrated his 78th birthday in style. The iconic action star, known for his commitment to fitness, spent his special day near water, reflecting on his journey and expressing gratitude to his well-wishers.
Schwarzenegger, who has maintained a fitness routine focused on volume, classic lifts, and intensity, shared a sneak-peek into his lifestyle using Instagram Stories. His routine, adapted from his competitive bodybuilding days, includes high-volume training with multiple sets, supersets, and sometimes double split sessions, though tailored to suit his age and goals in 2025.
One of his workouts is a 20-minute EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) workout that cycles through exercises targeting all major muscle groups, requiring minimal equipment while still enhancing strength and conditioning. For specific muscle groups like triceps, Schwarzenegger employs a blend of compound and isolation exercises using techniques such as drop sets and supersets, progressively increasing weights while incorporating rest and variation to avoid plateaus and injuries.
Meanwhile, Arnold's son, Christopher Schwarzenegger, has undergone a significant physical transformation. Unlike his father, Christopher's journey has focused on personal fitness and health improvements rather than intense bodybuilding. His regimen is more oriented towards gradual and sustainable weight loss and healthier living.
Arnold, still active and engaged in fitness activities despite aging, thanked his fans for their birthday wishes and appreciated the efforts of members of Arnold's Pump Club. He encouraged continuous fitness efforts among Pump Club members, emphasizing consistency, effort, and progression over fancy equipment or lengthy gym sessions.
As the day drew to a close, Arnold revealed his plans for his birthday night - enjoying good food. Despite turning 78, Schwarzenegger continues to inspire millions with his dedication to fitness and healthy living.
On a separate note, Christopher Schwarzenegger, after a six-year weight loss journey, has publicly shared his transformation. His approach to fitness and health is more typical of lifestyle change and weight management, a stark contrast to his father's weightlifting-intensive and volume-driven routine, which reflects a lifelong bodybuilding ethos.
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[2] Arnold Schwarzenegger's Workout Routine. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.muscleandfitness.com/celebrity-workouts/a31314699/arnold-schwarzenegger-workout-routine/
[3] Arnold Schwarzenegger's Triceps Workout. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.muscleandfitness.com/celebrity-workouts/a31314700/arnold-schwarzenegger-triceps-workout/
- Arnold Schwarzenegger, despite turning 78, continues to inspire us with his dedication to health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, and his commitment to maintaining his body, even as he ages.
- In contrast, Arnold's son, Christopher Schwarzenegger, has embarked on a personal journey focused on lifestyle changes and weight management, seeking health improvements, rather than intense bodybuilding like his father.
- Arnold, who adapts his fitness routine from his competitive bodybuilding days with high-volume training and multiple sets, also shares the importance of scheduling and mix of exercises to avoid plateaus and injuries.
- The Who of the world could learn from Arnold's message and be inspired to prioritize fitness, health, and wellness in their own lives, following the example set by this iconic figure in science and action.
