Episodes
Oct. 23, 2024
#183: It's Time To Play A Different Game
We stand at a challenging time where differences of opinions are blurring how we should interact, even when we disagree. We need to find ways to come together. Your fellow humans, no matter where you are — are not the enemy.…
Oct. 15, 2024
#182: A Cure For Restless Nights
An estimated 70 million people in the United States alone struggle with sleep. While sleep struggles are complicated issues, many people miss out on small behaviors that could instantly make it easier to fall asleep and stay…
Oct. 7, 2024
#181: The Quickest Cure For Pessimism
Arnold receives many emails from people who feel pessimistic. While it isn't his style, there is a lot of bad happening all over the world, so he understands why it's an issue. In this episode, Arnold shares his research-bac…
Oct. 2, 2024
#180: How To Reprogram Your Tastebuds
Do you ever feel like you only crave sugary or high-calorie foods? The reason could be a daily behavior that causes you to desire the foods you want to limit. In this episode, Arnold shares new research that helps you make s…
Sept. 30, 2024
#179: Arnold's 4 Principles For Building Habits That Last
Everyone thinks they need motivation. But motivation doesn't last. While it can help you get started, it can also be a house of cards if you don't have a stable foundation. In this episode, Arnold shares his four principles …
Sept. 26, 2024
#178: The Truth About Energy Drinks
Billions of canned energy drinks are sold every year. But what happens when those drinks are put up to the test against a good cup of coffee? In this episode, Arnold shares the results of a new study that compared a loaded e…
Sept. 24, 2024
#177: Does Fasting Help You Live Longer?
Autophagy—or cellular cleansing—is usually associated with time-restricted eating. But that doesn't mean it's the most effective way to keep your body young. In this episode, Arnold shares the latest research on the best way…
Sept. 23, 2024
#176: Is This Why We Overeat?
Could one switch to your diet save you nearly 1,000 calories per day? A new study looked at food choices and ultra-processed foods. The study design was an interesting look at how food selection can significantly impact how …
Sept. 20, 2024
#175: There's Something Different About Coffee Drinkers
If you combined all the studies about the benefits of coffee, you'd feel that it might be the healthiest food in the world. After yet another study came out, Arnold takes a deeper look at why coffee research appears to be so…
Sept. 18, 2024
#174: Can You Build More Muscle With Fewer Calories?
If you want to be successful in life, you need to take action. But before you take action, Arnold argues, you need to learn to become a better listener. In this episode, Arnold outlines how anyone can achieve their potential…
Sept. 17, 2024
#173: Is Sun Exposure Good Or Bad For Your Health?
In Be Useful, Arnold wrote: “Failure has never killed a dream; quitting kills every dream it touches.” When you are building new habits, it’s going to be hard. You’re going to have missed days. You’re going to fail. And, mos…
Sept. 12, 2024
#172: The Problem With Optimization
The latest trend in wellness is to push toward optimization. Whether it's your sleep, workouts, or nutrition, there always seems to be something more you can do. Understanding how you can improve is a good thing. Progression…
Sept. 12, 2024
#171: How To Turn Darkness Into Light
Today is a special episode of the podcast. In honor of the anniversary of 9/11, Arnold asked former Green Beret Jason McCarthy, founder of GORUCK, to share his experiences and lessons from serving the country and enlisting a…
Sept. 9, 2024
#170: Arnold's Method For Managing Overwhelm
People often ask Arnold how he gets so much done and while seeming so relaxed. The truth is it wasn't always that way. Back in the 1970s, Arnold was suffering from stress and overwhelm, and he learned a technique that change…
Sept. 2, 2024
#169: Let This Be Your Wakeup Call
There's a reason Arnold has spent more than 5 decades on a crusade to push fitness to everyone. But now, after hearing new data from the chair of the Department of Medicine from Stanford University, he is as inspired as ever…
Aug. 29, 2024
#168: How To Prevent Fat Storage
Calories count, and not all calories are equal -- but did you know that some foods are more resistant to being stored as fat than others? In this episode, Arnold shares the fascinating study about people who overate by 1,000…
Aug. 26, 2024
#167: The Problem With Optimization
For five decades, Arnold has been answering questions about fitness and nutrition. But in the age of social media, everything is different. The algorithms drive content that engages -- not necessarily the advice that is most…
Aug. 22, 2024
#166: Does The Cold Really Improve Workout Recovery?
If you ask 10 people about the best ways to recover from a workout, you'll probably get 10 different answers. So, when scientists put together review papers on cold exposure, we looked deeper at what they discovered. In this…
Aug. 19, 2024
#165: The One Question You Must Ask
Arnold has discussed the importance of a clear vision and setting big goals. But before you can set a vision or create better habits, you need to ask yourself one question. In this episode, Arnold discusses the one thing he …
Aug. 15, 2024
#164: The Ultimate Longevity Test
Traditionally, you might test your longevity by taking blood, looking at blood pressure and cholesterol, or measuring body mass index. However, the VO2 max test might be the best test of all. In this episode, Arnold talks ab…
Aug. 12, 2024
#163: Is Your Coffee Harming Your Cholesterol?
We are big fans of coffee at the Pump Club, but new research suggests that how you prepare your coffee might determine whether it has health upsides or downsides. In this episode, Arnold shares how to test your coffee, new r…
Aug. 6, 2024
#162: Is Toxic Mold Disrupting Your Health?
If you’ve been suffering from brain fog, anxiety, GI issues, blurred vision, headaches, or joint pain, you might be suffering from toxic mold -- or are you? In this episode, Arnold shares information from a microbiologist an…
Aug. 5, 2024
#161: The Surprising Truth About Cutting Carbs and Insulin Sensitivity
Do you need to cut carbs in order to improve blood sugar? The answer is not as obvious as you've been led to believe. In today's episode, Arnold shares new research about the relationship between carbs, weight loss, and bloo…
Aug. 2, 2024
#160: The Curious Relationship Between Coffee and Longevity
Every day, millions of people drink coffee. However, most people feel bad about it and consider it unhealthy behavior. But when you look at the research, it paints a very different picture about the health benefits. In this …