Staying in shape is very important for actors who star in action movies very often, however, managing a proper workout routine with so many work responsibilities is not easy for actors. Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger, who rose to fame thanks to his big muscular frame, once opened up about the usage of drugs in the fitness industry. Today, many people take all sorts of steroids to achieve their dream physique, however, only someone experienced like Schwarzenegger can talk about its consequences.
Schwarzenegger began his journey to fame as a professional bodybuilder at a young age. He won the Mr. Universe title at the age of 20 and that was his ticket to Hollywood.
Arnold Schwarzenegger talked about his steroid use
Actor Arnold Schwarzenegger recently appeared for an interview with Men’s Health and talked about his steroid use. The actor explained that he used to take 100 milligrams of testosterone in a week and three Dianabol a day, which is roughly 15 milligrams in a day.
He further explained that steroids were legal until 1990 but then Congress passed The Anabolic Steroid Control Act. He also added that his steroid use was under control and under supervision.
Arnold Schwarzenegger pointed out the dangers of steroids
It’s quite common in the fitness world today for bodybuilders to take muscle-enhancing drugs, however, without proper guidance, it may lead to death. The actor talked about the side effects,
“Bodybuilding always, always was considered a safe sport. But now it’s not. Now people are dying, they’re dying because of overdoses of drugs and they don’t know what the f**k they’re doing. They’re listening to charlatans. If I want to get medical advice from a doctor, I go to UCLA or I go to the Cleveland Clinic.”
He admitted that he is not the best person to give advice on this topic because of his history of drug use but he is experienced and has knowledge of the fitness industry.
Arnold Schwarzenegger once said that he has no regrets
In 2005, the actor appeared for an interview with ABC News and explained that he has no regrets about using drugs,
“At that time, it was something new that came on the market, and we went to the doctor and did it under doctors’ supervision. We were experimenting with it. It was a new thing. So you can’t roll the clock back and say, ‘Now I would change my mind on this.'”
Without a doubt, Arnold Schwarzenegger’s physique helped him in getting roles that earned him numerous accolades, including Golden Globe Awards, People’s Choice Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Today, he is recognized as one of the most iconic figures in the action genre and has left an indelible mark on the industry.
Source: Independent
