When you impress the real life 'Terminator' Arnold Schwarzenegger, the moment when he had patted you saying "good physique" can never get old; even if it was 8 years before.
In 2014, when Malayalam actor Abu Salim was in the audio launch function of one of his movies "I" little did he know that he would create a memory that would be cherished not just by him, but by each of his fans and followers.
"One of the happiest moment in my life .... Got good compliments from him for my body .... That made me really happier ..," reads his 2014 post on Facebook with a picture of him standing with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Leela Mumbai.
In an interview, later, he said that when he met Arnold he patted him on the chest and said "Good Physique". Both of them had a short conversation on the topic of bodybuilding. He also said that Arnold told him about the importance of building a good physique without the use of steroids.
Mr India, 1984
65 year old Abu Salim is a popular face in Malayalam cinema. He made his acting debut in 1978 in the movie Rajan Paranja Kadha.
He won the Mr India title in 1984. He has won the Mr South India title thrice: in 1983, 1986 and 1987.
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Bodybuilding and use of steroids
During the short conversation, Abu Salim says, Arnold talked about the importance of building physique without steroids.
Steroid use for bodybuilding and sports is discouraged and is illegal too. These are synthetic hormones which help with the growth and repair of muscle tissue. These are often used to enhance speed and strength as they accelerate these competitive characteristics in a person.
Bodybuilding and diet
As per reports, bodybuilders consume close to 4000 calories, 300 grams of protein and 500 grams of carbs per day.
As per a health journal: "During the bulking phase, which can last months to years, bodybuilders eat a high-calorie, protein-rich diet and lift weights intensely with the goal of building as much muscle as possible. The following cutting phase focuses on losing as much fat as possible while maintaining muscle mass developed during the bulking phase. This is achieved through specific changes in diet and exercise over a period of 12–26 weeks."
