This First Indian Wheelchair-ed Bodybuilder Fought Cancer On His Path To International Fame

It's not about how hard you get hit but about how hard you get hit and still keep moving forward. Anand Arnold lost the response system of his legs when he was 15 while battling cancer that left him wheelchair-ridden. But who knew that his indelible loss would be the start of his journey on the path to greatness. Yes he can't walk like we all do, but what he has achieved is something even the fittest of us all can't even dream about. Since most of the Indians don't know about him, Anand Arnold is India's first and only wheelchair bodybuilder. And that too, more than a pro at it!


He is famously called Arnold by his peers, because of his undying respect and fandom for the bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger.


His complete cancer treatment and recovery took over three years. After which, he plunged himself into the sport of bodybuilding.

While you are still skipping gym time, Anand is a three time Mr. India.


And eleven times Mr. North India and Mr. Punjab along with as many as 27 other championships to his name.



Allen Woodman authored Anand's biography titled 'Weightless: A true story of courage and determination' which was released recently.

Presently, he is the international Model for muscle mania and brand Ambassador of HaleLife Nutrition and Fitness company.


Anand proves that no matter how tough life gets, you can get tougher.




Source: MensXP, 9th Jan 2015