Arnold Schwarzenegger Still Crushing Workouts at 78: Inside His Daily Routine
Kai Montgomery here, reluctantly sharing a truth that barely needs stating: Arnold Schwarzenegger refuses to let a birthday number slow him down. In a July 30 Instagram video posted on his official account, the 78-year-old actor and former California governor was spotted biking along the waterfront in sunglasses and a light jacket as he mapped out a day of exercise, weight training and celebration. “Today is my birthday and I am 78,” Schwarzenegger said. “I’ll be bicycling, lifting weights, eating good food and then celebrating tonight.”
In true Terminator fashion, Schwarzenegger opened by thanking fans for their greetings and giving a shout-out to the “Pump Club” community that has supported his fitness journey for decades. “You guys have been terrific,” he noted. “I love you and let’s continue working to get better.” This came after he finished a scenic bike ride that showed off the star’s lean physique and sturdy posture, proof that cardiovascular work remains core to his longevity strategy.
Fitness is clearly a Schwarzenegger family affair. Christopher Schwarzenegger, 27, reflected on his own six-year weight loss odyssey at the Inaugural Beacher Vitality Happy & Healthy Summit on May 10. Christopher revealed that his 2019 stint in Australia was the wake-up call he needed after being sidelined from activities like skydiving due to excess pounds. He has since shed 30 pounds through disciplined meal planning and exercise adjustments, yet he candidly admits he has not reached his final form. “It is not an overnight thing,” he told summit attendees.
Half brother Joseph Baena, also 27, has embraced a similar path. On July 18, the Dancing with the Stars alum shared an Instagram throwback illustrating his high school struggles when he was cut from basketball and soccer teams for lack of fitness. He credits swimming for turning his life around and has since completed a triathlon, reminding followers that progress begins with a single step—or stroke.
Reality star Tammy Slaton of TLC’s 1,000-Lb. Sisters fame continues a dramatic transformation after undergoing bariatric surgery in 2022. Once tipping the scales above 700 pounds, she now maintains a healthy 238-pound weight, a change her physician Dr. Eric Smith praised in People magazine for its sustainable adjustments and commitment to lifestyle change.
Country artist Jelly Roll, born Jason DeFord, proves that weight loss goals cross genres. On ESPN host Pat McAfee’s Big Night Aht Liv, he revealed a drop from 540 pounds to 357 this April, attributing his success to daily habit shifts and unflinching determination.
With every spin of his bike pedals and rep of his dumbbells, Schwarzenegger underscores that real fitness is a lifelong endeavor. His birthday routine is more than a stunt—it is a blueprint in motion for fans and family members navigating their own health journeys. And yes, tonight he will celebrate once more. Did anyone expect otherwise? No? Thought so.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, People Magazine
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