Arnold Schwarzenegger was born on July 30,1947, in Thal Austria. His parents were Aurelia and Gustav Schwarzenegger, an his older brother was Meinhard, who was liked better than Arnol by his father. Arnold’s family believes he inherited his physiqu from Karl Schwarzenegger, Arnold’s grandfather. Arnold’s fathe was the head of the German military police during the war years i Belgium. Gustav was legendary for his strict discipline towar Arnold and Meinhard.
For example, he would make Arnold eat ever meal with books pressed tightly under his arms to teach him to kee his elbows to his side while he ate. His father would make Arnol and Meinhard compete to see who the best was in boxing matches races, and studying. His father humiliated the loser with scornfu remarks. Each Sunday Arnold and Meinhard were permitted to choos among hiking, visiting a farm, seeing a play, museum, or art show. After their Sunday excursion, their father required them to writ a ten page essay describing their day, which he graded Monda morning, and mistakes were not tolerated.
Arnold could never wi his father’s praise, and at the age of thirteen he began dreamin of becoming bigger and stronger than his father. Arnold woul sneak into movie theaters to watch Hercules with Steve Reeves an Reg Park, who were bodybuilders. He would judge, and admire Re Park, promising himself that one day he would surpass him. Arnol was determined that he wouldn’t be like other people, he wanted t Arnold was Invited by Kurt Marnul, who was Mr. Austria, t receive training at the Athletic Union Graz. Both of his parent disapproved of Arnold, especially then because over a couple o years Arnold grew larger and also created a life for himself.
Gustav was trying to diminish Arnold because he was surpassing him. In 1966, Arnold won three German competitions: Mr. Europe, Th International Powerlifting Championship, and the Best Built Man o Europe. Also in Europe, Arnold won his first ever Mr. Universe. After this competition, Arnold was invited by Joe Weider to com to the United States and compete in the National Bodybuildin Association. Arnold felt that it was time to expand his caree further to prove that he was the best in the world, and so in 196 he came to the United States. As a result of Joe Weider’ training, and Arnold’s competitive nature, he went on to win Mr. Universe a total five times. By 1970, at the age of 23, Arnold ha reached the premier status of bodybuilding.
He won The Gol Triangle (the three top competitive events in bodybuilding) whic consists of Mr. Universe, Mr. World, and Mr. Olympia. By 1980 Arnold had accumulated seven Mr. Olympia crowns in a row. Arnold’ success extends far beyond his titles, in that he earne bodybuilding great respect, because then it was considered obscure and limited to homosexuals. Arnold recognized bodybuilding’ limitations in that he couldn’t continue this occupation for th rest of his life. As a result, Arnold set out to achieve his nex Arnold’s first film was Hercules In New York, in which hi lines were dubbed because he could not speak English very well. From then on, Arnold’s acting career has been on the rise.
He wa the main actor in such movies as Conan the Barbarian and. Not only has Arnold settled for acting, he is no In 1990, George Bush named Arnold as chairman of th President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Arnol appeared at many sports and fitness demonstrations around th United States. Arnold would stress the importance of bein physically fit, and the importance that sports play in our lives. Arnold Schwarzenegger can be described as the greatest and mos successful bodybuilder in history to a box office superstar. Arnold is truly an example that proves if you want to do somethin bad enough, you can achieve it. He overcame many obstacles t achieve his goals in life, and did everything to the best of hi ability.
