Schwarzenegger on training at almost 80 years: “No matter how hard it is, every day I achieve a victory”

Schwarzenegger Training

Arnold Schwarzenegger has proven in many movies that he is physically more than fit. Even at nearly 80 years old, the actor does not stop his daily training and now reveals his secret to success.

Fitness and appropriate training are important topics for Arnold Schwarzenegger. Before he achieved success as an actor, he was a bodybuilder and even became Mr. Universe during his career.

As the Terminator, Conan, or Predator, Schwarzenegger was able to showcase his muscles. On July 30, 2026, he will celebrate his 79th birthday, getting a little closer to 80. However, that is not a reason for him to slow down or stop training. On the contrary: His secret to fitness lies in consistency.

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Trailer for the sci-fi classic ‘Terminator 2 – Judgment Day’ with Arnold Schwarzenegger

Skiing at 78

What philosophy does Schwarzenegger follow? On his blog, the actor shares insights into his training. He emphasizes that success lies in starting to train at all. The goal is not necessarily the most important thing but rather the journey to get there:

I have always believed that one must learn to see the successes – and not the big ones that you see on social media. But the small, quiet ones that are not visible in a before-and-after photo.

Most people tend to give up too early because they do not notice significant changes after a short time. According to Schwarzenegger, one should have persistence and keep going, even when some days are tough:

I keep going, no matter what happens, no matter how much it hurts, no matter what burdens me, no matter how difficult it is – every day I achieve a victory. And I can’t even say how valuable that victory can be.

According to Schwarzenegger, constant training is the reason why he can still ski at his age and remain mentally fit. His words sound highly motivated and not like he plans to stop his routine anytime soon.

As the T-800 in a new Terminator film, we probably won’t see Schwarzenegger despite his physical fitness. Instead, he is likely returning in another iconic role and could bring a lot of nostalgia: Action grandpa Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to grab his great sword again to kick butt in a cult role at 78

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