RFK Jr. Takes a Selfie and Trains With Arnold at Gold’s Gym
A new gym selfie with old friends Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Arnold Schwarzenegger is making waves across the fitness world, and not because of politics. The two longtime friends were recently spotted training together at the legendary Gold’s Gym in Venice Beach, with RFK Jr. jokingly captioning the meetup “Senior’s Day at Gold’s in Venice.”
For bodybuilding fans, the bigger takeaway is simple: both men are still prioritizing training deep into their 70s. Arnold has long preached that resistance training is one of the keys to longevity, while RFK Jr. has built a reputation for maintaining an impressively lean and athletic physique well past the age when most people slow down.
The connection between the two also goes back decades. Schwarzenegger was previously married to RFK Jr.’s cousin Maria Shriver, and the pair have maintained a friendship rooted in fitness, environmental advocacy, and old-school gym culture.
Arnold’s Influence on Lifelong Fitness
Arnold Schwarzenegger has consistently pushed the message that training should never stop with age. The seven-time Mr. Olympia still trains regularly at Gold’s Gym Venice, the same iconic bodybuilding mecca where he built his legend during the golden era of bodybuilding.
For Arnold, lifting in your 70s is not about chasing stage-ready mass anymore. It’s about staying mobile, healthy, energetic, and mentally sharp. That mindset appears to line up closely with RFK Jr.’s current approach to training and overall wellness.
And while the internet often focuses on the shock value of RFK Jr.’s physique for his age, longtime bodybuilding fans recognize the bigger point: consistency over decades matters.
RFK Jr.’s Workout Philosophy
Generation Iron previously broke down RFK Jr.’s training style, which blends classic bodyweight work, functional movements, resistance training, and endurance-focused conditioning.
Rather than training strictly like a competitive bodybuilder, RFK Jr.’s routine appears focused on athletic longevity and staying lean year-round.
Elements of RFK Jr.’s Workout Routine
- Pull-ups and chin-ups
- Push-ups and dips
- Bench press variations
- Free weight resistance training
- Functional bodyweight circuits
- Core-focused exercises
- Hiking and outdoor endurance work
- High-frequency training with minimal long layoffs
He’s also been seen performing advanced pull-up movements and gymnastic-style exercises at Gold’s Gym in Venice.
The Bigger Message for Bodybuilding Fans
Bodybuilding has always celebrated extreme physiques, but moments like this highlight another side of fitness culture: sustainability.
Arnold Schwarzenegger remains one of the most recognizable bodybuilding icons in history, and RFK Jr.’s continued commitment to training reflects a similar belief that strength training should remain part of life indefinitely.
For younger lifters chasing size and aesthetics, there’s still a lesson here. The goal is not just building muscle for a few years, it’s building habits that can carry into your 60s, 70s, and beyond.
At a time when many people accept aging as a reason to stop training, Arnold and RFK Jr. are showing the opposite mindset: keep lifting, keep moving, and stay disciplined no matter how many candles on the birthday cake.
Featured image via Instagram @robertfkennedyjr
