Episodes

Aug. 1, 2024

#159: 7 Life Lessons From Arnold

In honor of Arnold's 77th birthday, he created a list of 77 lessons he's learned through his ups and downs. He made them all available here: https://77years.carrd.co/ In this episode, he shares 7 of those lessons. If you'd l…
July 30, 2024

#158: Overcoming The Fear of Failure (The Conclusion)

For the past month, Arnold has made it his mission to help you overcome the fear of failure. In this final podcast on the topic, Arnold shares why hunting for the failures of your heroes and icons is a homework assignment th…
July 18, 2024

#157: Judgment Day

When you see the title, you might think we're talking about Terminator 2. But this episode has something much different in mind. Arnold shares a story about looking back on life and how a shift in how you think about "judgme…
July 16, 2024

#156: Excuses, Muscle Soreness, and Does Blending DegradeFiber

If you've ever made an excuse before, Arnold would like to have a word with you. In this episode, Arnold explains why building awareness about your excuses can positively affect your life. You'll also learn about new researc…
July 15, 2024

#155: In The Darkest Times, Find The Light

Following the failed assassination attempt against former President Trump, Arnold shares his thoughts on how we can still shape the future for the better. If you'd like to join Arnold's Pump Club and receive his free daily n…
July 12, 2024

#154: How To Avoid Social Disconnection

Everyone talks about fitness, nutrition, and sleep, but there's a fourth part of wellness that deserves your attention. New research shares the dangers of the lifecycle of loneliness and why it's more important than ever to …
July 11, 2024

#153: Overcoming The Fear Of Failure (Part 2)

Why don't people go all-in on their biggest hopes and dreams? The fear of failure is a complicated topic, but fear is built on the foundation of a few simple psychological realities. In the second part of his series on overc…
July 8, 2024

#152: Overcoming The Fear Of Failure (Part 1)

If there's one thing that holds most people back, it's not potential, ability, or talent -- it's fear. And more specifically, the fear of failure. Arnold has seen this prevent many people from making the most of their lives.…
June 20, 2024

#151: The Pain and Reps Are Worth It

Arnold loves to say, "reps, reps, reps." But it's not just a slogan. It's wisdom based on experience. Because more than anything, Arnold has found that the best things in life occur when you're hungry to learn -- and hungrie…
June 19, 2024

#150: The Danger of Picking The Low-Hanging Fruit

Many people will tell you to go pick the "low-hanging fruit." But Arnold thinks it's a big reason so many people fall short of extraordinary outcomes. In this episode, Arnold will share what he learned when he went for the l…
June 18, 2024

#149: The Most Dangerous Naysayer of All

Arnold has told you to ignore the naysayers. But what happens when the negative voice comes from within? In this episode, Arnold gives you a crash course on managing self-doubt, challenging the voice in your head, and rising…
June 12, 2024

148: Do Artificial Sweeteners Make You Crave More Sugar?

Arnold is here to tell you that he uses artificial sweeteners in his coffee. But that didn't stop him from reviewing the latest research on the relationship between artificial sweeteners and hunger. In this episode, he share…
June 11, 2024

#147: The Upside Of Falling Short

Have you ever set a goal and fell short? Or watched others have more success? Then this episode is for you. We all have setbacks and frustrations, and -- in this episode -- Arnold explains how you can shift your perspective …
June 5, 2024

#146: The Science Of Unlocking Great Ideas

The next time you're going through a creative rut, it's time to try out "productive failure." Instead of trying to stubbornly grind away at your work, Arnold will reveal what you can do to spark your brain and achieve more m…
June 3, 2024

#145: How To Replace Bad Habits

Habits and routines have been the foundation of Arnold's success throughout his career. But creating good habits sometimes isn't enough; you must also replace bad habits. Psychologists discovered decades ago a three-part met…
May 27, 2024

#144: Arnold And The Gettysburg Address

On this special episode of the podcast, Arnold reads part of his favorite passage of the Gettysburg Address, and explains why Memorial Day is so important to him. If you'd like to join Arnold's Pump Club and receive his free…
May 23, 2024

#143: The Stat That Will Make You Take The Stairs More Often

Research suggests that when presented with taking the stairs or using an escalator or elevator, only 2 percent of people take the stairs. But that's not the stat that got our attention. In this episode, Arnold shares a new s…
May 21, 2024

#142: Are Bananas Ruining Your Smoothies?

Arnold loves telling you to not overthink your actions. So what does he make of the new research suggesting that blended bananas strip nutrients from your smoothies? On this episode, Arnold explains what the study found, how…
May 6, 2024

#141: Your Planning Is A Problem

Within the first few minutes of meeting someone, Arnold can usually tell who will be successful in their fitness journey and who will not. And it has nothing to do with the diet being followed or the workouts they perform. O…
May 1, 2024

#140: Your Brain Is Making Your Regain Weight (And What To Do About It)

For decades, the conversation about weight loss and weight gain has focused on your metabolism. But new research suggests it's time to focus on your brain. In this episode, Arnold explains the changes that happen in your bra…
April 30, 2024

#139: Arnold's 5 Rules For Bouncing Back From Hard Times

Arnold recently had a pacemaker surgery and had to go through a period of recovery. As he prepares to bounce back prior to filming the new season of FUBAR, Arnold shares his lessons from a lifetime of comebacks. If you'd lik…
April 22, 2024

#138: The Strength To Lift Up The World

Arnold ends every episode with the same line: Together, we have the strength to lift up the world. But there is more to the line than it appears. In this episode, Arnold talks about how the physical benefits of exercise migh…
April 16, 2024

#137: The Happiness Problem

You might have seen headlines that the United States is no longer one of the top 20 happiest countries in the world. Last year, the United States was 15th; this year, it came in at twenty-third in the world. That's a signifi…
April 10, 2024

#136: The Surprising Way To Curb Sugar Cravings

Most people find it hard to stop eating sugar. But a daily habit might be making it harder than it needs to be. On this episode, Arnold shares a slight tweak that research suggests could save you more than 200 calories per d…