Ep.94 - Frank Zane: Bodybuilding secrets and helping Arnold Schwarzenegger with maths

Frank Zane agreed to this special follow-up episode of the Escape Your Limits podcast to give us even more insight into the life of a Mr Olympia icon. He tells us behind the scenes secrets of the Pumping Iron era, Gold's Gym and working out with Arnold Schwarzenegger, as well as how bodybuilders regularly helped each other improve, despite competitive nature.  This is the life of a constant creator, improving muscle, music, body and mind. Watch the full episode on YouTube    In this two-part episode, Frank Zane returns. His original Escape Your Limits podcast interview has been popular with millions of people on YouTube, social media and blogs across the internet. His insight into maintaining success well into your '70s, proves that we can all stay strong throughout our lives. Frank is still idolised by people all over the world for an incredible approach to life in both mind and body. His honest, logical and spiritual manner has brought levels of focus and success that most can only dream of, through perseverance and physical perfection. There are some great lessons here that have not been covered before by Frank. To see how we can all keep the fitness blues away, we hope you enjoy this second interview with bodybuilding and Mr Olympia legend, Frank Zane.   Frank Zane has won all of bodybuilding's major titles including Mr. Olympia (3 Times), Mr. Universe (3 Times), Mr. World and Mr America. Frank is one of the leading experts on bodybuilding and active ageing. He is a world-renowned performance coach and the most highly educated bodybuilding champion. He has been named as one of the "Top 10 Legends of Bodybuilding" and also was awarded "The Best Physique of All Time" by Muscle and Fitness Magazine.    Episode highlights Why Frank Zane chose not to play a bigger role in the filming of Pumping Iron with Arnold Schwarzenegger and other bodybuilding greats. How to overcome failure, even when you've failed to the point of your own embarrassment, and how to come back stronger every time. What Frank Zane dreams of, and how he interprets these dreams to influence his own experiences. The origins of Muscle Beach, and why it moved from its original location. Discover the training schedule that Frank Zane and other bodybuilding and Mr Olympia greats worked each week, and why Frank feels that it was too intense in hindsight. The importance of documenting your goals and saying them out loud to teach your brain the secret of winning. How posing is an art form and why many don't appreciate this world of kinetic sculpture, instead thinking it's narcissism. How Frank Zane personally dealt with losing, why perseverance will beat anything, and how important it is to stick to your goals even when you don't achieve them first time around. Join Matthew Januszek in conversation with Frank Zane...