Arnold Schwarzenegger had a versatile career that saw him conquer three different fields. After ruling the sport of bodybuilding and setting records, the Austrian turned his attention to acting. Arnie also found immense success in Hollywood, becoming the biggest box office draw during the mid-80s to mid-90s. He then successfully ventured into politics. Now 76, Schwarzenegger has amassed a net worth of $450 million through his ventures.

However, some things haven’t changed. Soon after arriving in America in 1968, the Austrian Oak joined Gold’s Gym in California. Throughout his bodybuilding career, Schwarzenegger trained at Gold’s Gym. Even at 76, the Governator still regularly goes to Gold’s Gym. Earlier this year, a fan asked why Arnie still goes to a public gym despite having a state-of-the-art home gym.

The surprising reason why Arnold Schwarzenegger doesn’t train alone

Arnold Schwarzenegger did an AMA(ask me anything) session on Reddit earlier this year. In the AMA, Reddit user ennuinerdog asked why Arnie still works out at the Mecca of bodybuilding.?“Why do you choose to go to a public gym when you have the money to work out at home? What’s important about that for you?”?asked the fan.

The 76-year-old had a surprising answer to the question.?”The same reason anytime a restaurant puts me in a private room I get the hell out and find my own table in the middle. I love people,”?he wrote. While Arnold Schwarzenegger owns all the fitness equipment he needs, he cycles to Gold’s every day.?“I owe my success to people. I get energy from being around them,”?added Arnie.

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“I hate being hidden away or separated or treated like some delicate flower more than anything,” said the Hollywood action icon. For Schwarzenegger, working out with like-minded people trying to achieve their goals still motivates him to work harder. However, besides being a social person, Gold’s Gym is a special place for the former champion.

The significance of Gold’s Gym

The Mecca of bodybuilding holds a special place in Arnold Schwarzenegger’s heart. When Schwarzenegger joined the legendary gym in 1968, Arnie understood he needed to make many improvements. In his Netflix docuseries, the Austrian Oak said Joe Gold called him?“balloon belly” when he walked into the gym for the first time.

The legendary gym is also where Arnie met icons like Frank Zane, Ed Corney, Ken Waller, and other bodybuilders. Working with the best bodybuilders in the world also helped Austrain Oak improve beyond his expectations. The sense of community he felt during his bodybuilding days has stuck with the 76-year-old.

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