Global fitness enthusiast Arnold Vosloo talks about his fitness journey
Arnold juggles easily between work, passion and profession. Besides being a weightlifter, he is a serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses in Uber and Airbnb
It is said that health is the real wealth, which is the most important factor in a human’s life. Arnold Vosloo is a game changer in the field of health and fitness who is an inspirational force to many people of the world today. A 6 feet 2-inch tall man who weighs 250 lbs can make any girl or woman fall for his charm and good looks.
After getting his degree in logistics, he made a shift in his career and decided to get into fitness and bodybuilding. His hard work and dedication finally made a way for him when he participated and won laurels in various events including the European Championship and IFBB Pro League. Besides being a weightlifter, Arnold is a serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses in Uber and Airbnb where he generates his most of the income from. In a candid interaction, the fitness icon opened up about his life and much more.
Q: What inspired you to get into the fitness industry?
A: I played rugby professionally after school and when that came to an end, I had to find a new purpose that boosted my competitive spirit. I wanted to challenge myself at every level of life. I tried with lifting weights and realised that my body responds really well. That’s when I decided to make my career in fitness and become a weightlifter.
Q: If not fitness, what was your alternate career plan?
A: Probably a full-time entrepreneur. I have multiple businesses currently that stimulate me in between fitness and bodybuilding. I also believe that you should have something to fall back on in case you get injured or want a transition and change into something else.
Q: Who is your inspiration in life?
A: It has to be my brother and my mom. They are determined business people and are successful in everything they do along with a work ethic second to none. The most important thing I have learnt from them is discipline and that is the reason behind my success today.
Q: What is that one myth you have heard the most about fitness?
A: Well, there are many (laughs). The funniest one I heard was that a person’s height stops to grow if he starts working out before the age of 18. The other myth, which I am tired of hearing, is that carbs make you fat.
