Arnold Schwarzenegger continues to defy age with his intense workout routine, celebrating his 78th birthday by maintaining an active lifestyle. The legendary actor and former bodybuilder shared on social media that his day involved cycling, lifting weights, and staying committed to his fitness, proving that age is no barrier to physical dedication.
How Arnold Schwarzenegger Spends His Birthday Staying Fit
On July 30, Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a video on Instagram showcasing his birthday activities, which included bicycling by the water and preparing to lift weights later in the day. Wearing sunglasses and a jacket while pausing on his bike, he said,
“Ah, well, today is my birthday. I am 78.”
He went on to describe his plans:
“Here we are, driving around, bicycling, getting my fitness workout done, and then I’m gonna lift some weights and I’m gonna eat some good food and all those kinds of things.”
Although the day was focused on fitness, there was still room for celebration, as he added,
“Then tonight we’re going to celebrate.”
Besides sharing his workout, Schwarzenegger also expressed gratitude toward his fans and those supporting his daily fitness newsletter, Arnold’s Pump Club. He thanked his followers warmly:
“Thank you very much for all the happy birthday wishes,”
and encouraged his Pump Club members, saying,
“For all you members of the Pump Club, you guys have been terrific. I love you and let’s continue on working to get better.”
The Schwarzenegger Family’s Dedication to Fitness
The Schwarzenegger family’s commitment to fitness spans generations. Christopher Schwarzenegger, Arnold’s youngest son with ex-wife Maria Shriver, shared his own weight loss journey in May 2025, revealing his gradual progress following a six-year transformation. Christopher described his motivation, explaining he initially felt limited by his weight while living in Australia, saying,
“I started in 2019 when I was living in Australia. I was on this big trip. I made it a big [deal] like, ‘Oh, I’m going to go out and do all this stuff in Australia,’ and I just saw how much my weight was prohibiting me from doing the everyday activities.”
After realizing that his weight was preventing him from even enjoying activities like skydiving, Christopher committed to change. Though he has lost 30 pounds, he cautioned that the journey is ongoing:
“It’s not an overnight thing, but it took a lot of trial and error,”
and added,
“And even still to this day, when [you see] before and after photos, I don’t feel like I’m an after yet.”
Arnold’s other son, Joseph Baena, 27, born to Arnold and former housekeeper Mildred Baena, also values fitness. On July 17, Joseph reflected on his weight transformation, sharing candidly on Instagram,
“People sometimes forget that I used to be chubby in high school.”
He recounted setbacks like being cut from his basketball and soccer teams, but credited swimming, which didn’t require tryouts, for changing his life:
“Swim didn’t have tryouts thankfully and completely changed my life forever.”
Joseph emphasized the importance of starting somewhere, remarking,
“Everyone starts somewhere, but starting is the most important.”
Other Notable Celebrity Fitness Journeys
Tammy Slaton’s Remarkable Weight Loss
TLC’s star Tammy Slaton has made dramatic progress, shedding approximately 500 pounds since her heaviest weight of over 700 pounds. In a 2025 episode of her show, Tammy shared,
“I’m down 500 pounds now, around 500,”
and noted her current weight as 238 pounds. Her bariatric surgery in 2022 was pivotal, with her doctor praising her commitment to sustainable lifestyle changes. Dr. Eric Smith highlighted her efforts, stating,
“Tammy has consistently demonstrated her dedication to making sustainable lifestyle changes to maximize the benefits of her surgery. I’ve emphasized the importance of making small, daily adjustments to ensure not only her continued progress but also her long-term success. She’s truly committed to her health journey.”
Jelly Roll’s Weight Loss and Mental Health Focus
Musician Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, has steadily lost weight over recent years, physically transforming his life. On ESPN’s Big Night Aht show in April 2025, he reported,
“I started at 540 pounds and I was 357 pounds this morning,”
expressing ambitions to lose another 100 pounds and take on skydiving with his wife in Sweden. Jelly Roll has openly addressed the link between obesity and mental health, remarking on On Purpose With Jay Shetty,
“I’ve always said that I believe obesity is directly connected to mental health,”
and refuting simplistic views of weight loss:
“I know how easy it is for people to go, ‘Just quit eatin’ so much, just work out, it’s so easy!’ I wish I looked at food that way.”
He remains focused and disciplined, sharing,
“I’m learning, I’m being very diligent with it. I’m taking it serious, I’m drinking a bunch of water, I’m cold plunging, I’m eating right, I’m doing good.”
Al Roker’s Persistent Fitness Journey
Al Roker, the longtime TODAY weatherman, has sustained a steady weight loss journey, shedding 100 pounds through a combination of gastric bypass surgery in 2002 and lifestyle changes. He maintains an active routine that includes walking at least 10,000 steps daily and watching his diet closely. Roker advocates for progress over perfection with his mantra, “something is better than nothing,” shared in a June 2025 interview with People. He cautioned that surgery is not a cure-all, emphasizing, “There’s no magic bullet.” He reiterated the necessity of effort:
“You’re still going to have to put in the work.”
Jason Kelce’s Post-Retirement Transformations
Jason Kelce, former center for the Philadelphia Eagles, has lost at least 25 pounds since retiring from the NFL. Once tipping the scales at 295 pounds, Kelce revealed at the 2025 Truist Championship pro-am that he weighed about 270 pounds, with aspirations to reach 250 to 260 pounds—a size he associates with comfort and confidence. He said,
“I feel like for some reason, 250 to 260 feels like I’ll be still big and be happy with the way I look without having a six-pack,”
adding,
“But I’ll still be able to have that stature a little bit.”
As a father of four daughters with wife Kylie Kelce, his primary focus is staying physically able to keep up with his children. Highlighting the health benefits already felt at 277 pounds, he said, “My back already feels better,” and
“My knees already feel better. So another 20 pounds hopefully will make that much more adept at playing with my children.”
Rosie O’Donnell’s Weight Loss Through Medical Support
Rosie O’Donnell has shared her weight loss experience since relocating from the U.S. to Ireland. She credited her progress to the medication Mounjaro for diabetes, which aided weight reduction. In a March 2025 TikTok, she revealed,
“I am on Mounjaro for my diabetes and one of the side effects is you lose weight.”
Rosie noted the adjustments wrote her wardrobe, observing,
“I’m one of those people who’s always had a weight issue and now that I’m a size large, instead of an XL or a 2XL, I find it shocking.”
Jazz Jennings’s Commitment to Self-Care and Weight Loss
Jazz Jennings launched a diet and fitness regime in 2022, sharing updates on Instagram two years later about the positive changes to her body and confidence. She stated,
“I finally care about myself after years of neglecting my health. I had truly let myself go when it came to eating. I am so proud of my weight loss, and I feel my confidence radiates through.”
By August 2024, Jazz had lost nearly 100 pounds and expressed pride in her journey.
Continued Progress in Christopher Schwarzenegger’s Fitness
Christopher Schwarzenegger’s weight loss efforts parallel his father’s fitness ethos. Although he did not rely on direct comparisons with Arnold, he benefited from a supportive environment in which healthy eating and gym habits were encouraged. As Arnold recounted in June 2025 to The Times,
“I could never go and say to him, ‘You’re overweight.’ We just kept introducing healthy foods. We introduced him always to the gym and all of that kind of stuff. And then, out of nowhere, he decided that he wanted to be lean. And now he is.”
Christopher reiterated the ongoing nature of his fitness journey in May 2025 at the Inaugural Beacher Vitality Happy & Healthy Summit:
“It’s not an overnight thing, but it took a lot of trial and error,”
and,
“And even still to this day, when [I look at] before and after photos, I don’t feel like I’m an ‘after’ yet.”
Chrissy Metz’s Strength-Driven Fitness Approach
Chrissy Metz, well known for her role in “This Is Us,” has embraced strength training as the cornerstone of her exercise routine, contributing to her loss of 100 pounds. She candidly admitted humor about her views on running but underscored her commitment to staying strong with a focus on healthful aging. Sharing her motivation with DailyMail.com in April 2025, Metz said,
“I want to age the best way that I can, and I want to be strong,”
adding,
“And that’s really the impetus behind any of it.”
She defined graceful aging as maintaining strength and flexibility through daily activity.
John Goodman’s Lifestyle Changes for Health
Actor John Goodman made significant lifestyle changes following his years as a heavyset star on “Roseanne.” At his peak, Goodman weighed close to 400 pounds, but by 2018, he had adapted his habits by quitting drinking in 2007 and embracing regular boxing and dog walks. In 2010, he told People,
“I’m breaking a sweat but I’m not going nuts,”
highlighting six days per week of workouts coupled with cutting sugar. Across the years, Goodman has lost approximately 200 pounds, admitting in a 2016 ABC News interview,
“I just got tired, sick and tired of looking at myself,”
and emphasizing the psychological struggle:
“You’re shaving in the mirror and you don’t want to look at yourself. It gets dangerous.”
Oprah Winfrey’s Multifaceted Weight Management Journey
Oprah Winfrey has been open about her decades-long battle with weight. From memorable moments such as showcasing 67 pounds of fat in 1988 to becoming a stakeholder in WeightWatchers in 2015, Oprah has consistently confronted public discourse on weight loss. In March 2024’s special titled
“Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution,”
she explained that her approach involves several strategies beyond diet and exercise, stating,
“It’s not just one thing, it’s multiple things.”
Oprah’s goal was to destigmatize weight struggles, urging,
“start releasing the stigma and the shame and the judgment—to stop shaming other people for being overweight or how they choose to lose or not lose weight—and more importantly to stop shaming ourselves.”
Lizzo’s Focus on Mental Wellness Through Fitness
Singer Lizzo has prioritized mental health as part of her fitness and weight management efforts. She explained on her May 2023 TikTok that exercise has helped her improve her self-image:
“Once I started working out for mental health, to have balanced mental health or endorphins, so that I don’t look at myself in the mirror and feel ashamed of myself, and feel disgusted with myself,”
concluding that,
“exercise has helped me shift my mind, not my body.”
By January 2025, she had embarked on an intentional weight loss journey, focusing on being her best self. She emphasized body positivity despite societal pressures, stating,
“Even at the end of my weight loss journey, I’m not going to be considered thin by any means. I will still be considered morbidly obese on the BMI and little bros on the internet are still going to call me ‘big backed.’ But I will be happy.”
Lizzo ended her message with encouragement:
“Let this be a reminder that you can do anything—anything—you set your mind to,”
and added,
“Now I guess it’s time to set new goals.”
