I’ve wondered for quite some time, what to post to start this blog. As I browsed through the gym-motivation folder on my laptop, I found a picture of young Arnold Schwarzenegger working out in a T-Shirt with an “Arnold Is Numero Uno” print. I’m pretty sure that picture is from the legendary bodybuilding movie “Pumping Iron” – if you haven’t seen it – go grab a copy!
In his biography Arnold tells, that he always dreamt of being a celebrity and to be living in the U.S. In order to reach his goal to become a world famous athlete, he even broke into the gym in his Austrian hometown during the cold Austrian Winter to do his workout routine.
Nowadays Arnold is mostly known as a very successful entrepreneur, 5 time winner of the Mr. Olympia Contest – the biggest title in professional bodybuilding, oh, and he became a big time action-movie star, too, not to mention, that he also made it into politics as governor of California. Recently he released the Arnold Schwarzenegger series of bodybuilding supplements for a well-known manufacturer.
He always believed in his abilities, trained hard, pushed and pushed over again, as he accepted that failure is not an option for him. His dedication is unparalleled, so are these motivational quotes from the ‘Austrian Oak’…
10 of the most inspirational bodybuilding-quotes from Arnold:
Motivational Bodybuilding Quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger Numero 1:
“Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach.”
Motivational Bodybuilding Quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger Numero 2:
“The worst thing I can be is the same as everybody else. I hate that.”
Motivational Bodybuilding Quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger Numero 3:
“The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent.”
Motivational Bodybuilding Quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger Numero 4:
“It’s simple. If it jiggles, it’s fat.”
Motivational Bodybuilding Quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger Numero 5:
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength.”
Motivational Bodybuilding Quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger Numero 6:
“My body is like breakfast, lunch, and dinner. I don’t think about it, I just have it.”
Motivational Bodybuilding Quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger Numero 7:
“The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides the champion from someone else who is not a champion.”
Motivational Bodybuilding Quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger Numero 8:
“The resistance that you fight physically in the gym and the resistance that you fight in life can only build a strong character.”
Motivational Bodybuilding Quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger Numero 9:
“Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies created by stress and thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body.”
Motivational Bodybuilding Quote from Arnold Schwarzenegger Numero 10:
“I know a lot of athletes and models are written of as just bodies. I never felt used for my body.”
I hope these pictures gave you a motivation-boost. If you like them – share them! Let me know, If you have any other good quotes, post them in the comments, I will create some graphics and put them on the blog.
Have a good one at the gym!