Arnold Schwarzenegger has long been known for his dedication to health and vitality. In a recent Arnold’s Pump Club newsletter, Schwarzenegger talks about how Omega-3 fatty acids may help maintain or add muscles even without exercising. He also discusses how simple multivitamins can help increase cognitive function later in life.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s influence in the fitness community is nothing short of legendary. From his awe-inspiring bodybuilding triumphs to his iconic roles on the silver screen, Schwarzenegger has captivated audiences worldwide with his dedication to physical excellence. Yet, beyond his towering presence, Schwarzenegger serves as an advocate for the crucial role of health and nutrition in achieving peak performance.
Throughout his career, Schwarzenegger has emphasized the importance of physical fitness, proper nutrition, and supplementation. Arnold Schwarzenegger is renowned for his rigorous workout routines and commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle even into retirement. With a combination of the ‘you rest, you rust‘ mentality along with the belief that sweat is the best anti-aging secret, it is no surprise Arnold Schwarzenegger is addicted to working out.
Arnold Schwarzenegger Reveals Omega-3 Fatty Acids Helping Maintain And Grow Muscles
Schwarzenegger has compiled his knowledge of exercise and fitness, sharing it through his newsletter Arnold’s Pump Club. Recently, he published his take on how Omega-3 fatty acids can not only help maintain muscle mass already there but can also help add muscle even when not exercising.
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“Resistance training is your best bet if you want to build or maintain muscle. But if you’re taking some time off or injured, there might be a supplement that can help.”
“New research suggests that omega-3 fatty acids might help maintain — and even gain — muscle when you’re not exercising.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals a new study that shows higher consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids leads to less muscle loss and even growth benefits when increasing the dosage.
“Scientists reviewed seven studies focusing on inactive individuals who consumed higher amounts of fish oil. For the shorter-term studies (two weeks or less), consuming 390 mg of DHA and 1,770 mg of EPA prevented a loss of muscle mass during immobilization.”
“During longer studies (more than six weeks), a minimum of 800 mg of DHA and 1,600 mg of EPA increased muscle mass during inactivity (less than 1.5 hours of movement per week). Two studies even found muscle maintenance and growth benefits at doses as high as 1,500 mg of DHA and 1,860 mg of EPA.”
Recently, fish oil has been linked to helping reduce muscle loss and while it is still unknown why that connection exists, it serves as a great supplement for those struggling with an injury or inactivity for other reasons.
“In the last few years, more research has focused on the role of fish oil in slowing muscle loss and supporting muscle gain. Some studies suggest omega-3’s might support protein synthesis, which is involved in muscle growth.”
“At this point, it’s unclear why we see the connection between omega-3s and preserving muscle or if the improvements in inactive people are the same as in those who exercise. (Just because it assists when you’re not exercising doesn’t mean it helps when you are.)”
“If you’re battling inactivity (for whatever reason), omega-3s could be a good way to help fight off muscle loss, and fish oil has other possible benefits for cardiovascular health, as well.”
Schwarzenegger Shares How A Simple Multivitamin Can Help With Cognitive Function Later In Life
As a simple way to help increase cognition and add some extra nutrients to the body, Arnold Schwarzenegger highly recommends taking a multivitamin, especially for older adults.
“The more we age, the more we might benefit from a good old-fashioned multivitamin.”
“A 2-year randomized controlled study found that supplementing daily with a multivitamin improved overall cognition in older adults.”
Schwarzenegger shares that in a study many participants taking a multivitamin saw drastic improvements in their brain aging, though he makes sure to remind his followers that this can’t all be credited to the multivitamin as simple nutrition can play a huge role.
“The study analyzed more than 21,000 participants and compared people who took a multivitamin to those who didn’t. The multivitamin appeared to help strengthen memory and processing, with the improvements estimated to reduce brain aging by two to five years.”
“Because so many other factors influence the health of your brain, it’s hard to associate all the benefits with a multivitamin. So, we don’t want to overstate what might be happening. And that’s not to say you can’t get similar benefits from a nutritious diet.”
Lastly, Arnold Schwarzenegger explains how the body changes as it gets older, adding that a multivitamin combined with proper diet and exercise can help with anti-aging and vitality.
“After age 60, the need to fuel your mind and body changes. Low-cost methods with little downside and high potential upside could be worth the effort. A mix of regular exercise, good eating habits, better sleep, and social connection have proven benefits, and adding a daily multivitamin to that foundation could help keep your mind performing like it did when you were younger.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger has brought up supplements a time or two in the past, specifically fish oil itself. While it may have many health benefits, Schwarzenegger revealed that oftentimes it is underdiagnosed which waters down the intended effects. Simply eating fish multiple times throughout the week will ensure the body receives the appropriate levels of Omega-3s.
Additionally, Schwarzenegger has discussed the importance of multi-vitamins emphasizing it helping those over the age of 60. Adding a multivitamin can help improve memory and cognitive function. Although it shouldn’t be used to replace proper diet, Schwarzenegger explains that a multivitamin gives the body more insurance.
Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to advocate for the use of supplements to complement a balanced diet and exercise regimen, often promoting their role in supporting muscle growth, recovery, and overall well-being.
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