Age is just a number?
The body also gets old with increasing age. Waist, knee and joint pain limits a person to jogging and yoga in the name of exercise. But 72-year-old A. Arokiasamy (A. Arokiaswamy) is an example for the elderly as well as the youth! He is a Malaysian bodybuilder who, even after crossing the 70th stage of age, exercises daily like a champion. Actually, they believe that workouts are a good way to stay healthy and prevent corona virus.
He is the father of 7 children
Since leaving school, he ventured into the world of body building. He represented Malaysia in several editions of Mr. Universe and won the gold medal at the South East Asian Games in the Philippines in 1981. He is the father of 7 children and grandfather of 5 children.
This is how you can combat Corona
He considers Hollywood film star and former Mr. Universe Arnold Schwarzenegger as his hero. He told that weightlifting and exercise along with slowing the pace of aging also helps in keeping you healthy. They believe that by keeping ourselves fit through weightlifting, we can combat deadly diseases like corona virus.
Childhood went through many hardships…
His childhood went through many difficulties. In fact, when he was 11 years old, he had to give up his studies in order to arm his poor family. He later tried his luck in various sports like hockey, badminton and football. But there was no talk anywhere. However, when he cut wood for the fire, he realized that he should go to the body building. After this, he started working on himself by going to a gym close to his home.
Do the job of security guard
Arokiaswamy had his first success in 1968. He won a gold medal in a competition in his village Perak and competed in Malaysia and internationally for many years. However, even though he was a successful athlete. But even then he had to work as a gardener in a school. Currently, he works as a security guard.
All these keep themselves away
He believes that along with exercising, a good diet is also necessary to stay healthy. He says, ‘I live a very simple life. I try to eat napa-tula. And yes, I grow my own vegetables. Also, apart from sugar and junk food, I also keep a lot of distance from drugs and steroids.
Could not meet Arnold…
Despite his victory, he also has some regrets. Like he has not yet met his hero Arnold. Nor, did Mr. Universe make it to the final round of the tournament even after five tries.
