Arnold's Pump Club
Episodes
#228: Stop Looking at the Whole Mountain: A Simple Mindset Shift for Anyone Feeling Overwhelmed
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arnold shares a powerful story about bringing a friend to one of Austria's most treacherous ski runs—and the unexpected lesson ...
#227: What Every Rep in the Gym Teaches You About Living a Complete Life
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arnold strips away the motivation talks and life philosophies to return to the most fundamental lesson he ever learned. The lesson mi...
#226: The Science of Getting Stronger With Your Mind
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast OverviewIn this episode, Arnold tackles one of fitness culture's most overlooked truths: you can build muscle alone, but you can't bui...
#225: The Connection Cure: How To Save Yourself From the Loneliness Epidemic
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arnold tackles one of the most critical health crises facing modern society: loneliness. Opening with stark statistics—1 in 6 peopl...
#224: Discipline Without Wisdom Is Just Stubbornness in Disguise
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arnold shares a powerful gym encounter that challenges everything we think we know about discipline and strength. A man who spent dec...
#223: Arnold Raises $8M for Kids — But Here's the Real Story (And An Important Life Lesson)
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arnold reveals the untold story behind After-School All-Stars' record-breaking $8 million fundraiser—and it's not what you ...
#222: The One Rule That Changed Arnold's Life
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arnold reveals the simple habit that transformed his life — from becoming the youngest Mr. Universe to conquering Hollywood. And in...
#221: The Floor vs. The Ceiling: Why Your Minimum Matters More Than Your Maximum
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arnold challenges conventional fitness wisdom with a powerful truth: your personal records don't build success—your minimum sta...
#220: Why Your Phone Is Secretly Making You Dumber (+ The 10% Brain Boost Hack)"
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arnold reveals the mindset shift that took him from barely speaking English to commanding stages worldwide—and it's not what yo...
#219: How To Become Unrecognizable in 12 Months
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arnold breaks down the mindset shift that separates those who transform their lives from those who give up too early. Inspired by a p...
#218: Why Daytime Sleepiness Might Be A Warning Sign
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research reveals how ignoring fatigue and low motivation could triple your risk of cognitive decline—plus the sleep timing mistake that's sa...
#217: Why 1 Billion People Are Struggling (And The Simple Fixes That Actually Work)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode, Arnold tackles why more than one billion people worldwide struggle with obesity and mental health challenges. Spoiler alert...
#216: Why You Should Never 'Start Over' Again (The Reset Trap That's Ruining Your Progress)
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your kid asks if you're frustrated about not being the same as you were when you were younger? Arnold shares a raw, personal sto...
#215: The Simple Activity That Cuts Cognitive Decline by 43%
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the key to protecting your brain isn't found in a gym, but by getting outside? New research involving over 135,000 adults reveals the meth...
#214: The Pocket Performance Booster (That's Not Your Phone)
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to unlock hidden performance gains with something you already carry? Arnold reveals the surprising pre-workout hack that's sitting in your p...
#213: Arnold's 20-Minute Daily System (That Works Even on Your Worst Days)
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Arnold Schwarzenegger reveals his "20-Minute Insurance Policy" – the simple daily system that prevents fitness routines f...
#212: The Missing Part Of The Health Equation
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you read articles, Google questions, and use AI to research your way to better health? If so, there's nothing wrong with the technology, but Ar...
#211: I'm Back, And How To Fuel Your Ambitions
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a hiatus, Arnold is back to share the story of the kettlebell, the grandfather, and a lesson that will help you overcome doubt, disbelief, and t...
#217: Why You Should Never 'Start Over' Again (The Reset Trap That's Ruining Your Progress)
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when your kid asks you to take a hard look at your health? Arnold shares a raw, personal story will challenge everything you knw about co...
#210: Why You Fall Short Of Your Goals (And What To Do Instead)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arnold loves looking for the next peak to climb. But, paradoxically, Arnold spends less time and energy on his ultimate goals than you might -- and th...
#209: Where Is Your Mind At?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arnold believes there's an important disease we need to fight right now. People from every generation and every walk of life are susceptible to it...
#208: How To Turn Weakness Into Strength
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You might have heard the story about Arnold's calves. How he cut off all the bottoms of his pants to turn his weakest body part into one of his be...
#207: The Anti-Aging Technique That's Better Than Fasting
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fasting is hyped as the best way to increase autophagy—the body’s way of cleaning out damaged cells and fighting aging. But cutting out food might...
#206: How (And When) To Say No
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before Arnold became a Hollywood star, he turned down a job that would've paid him $200,000 per year. Even though it was a life-changing amount of...
#205: The Risk Of Chasing Fame and Fortune
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People love to ask Arnold what it's like to be famous. While he's grateful for everything he's accomplished and his fans worldwide, there’...
#204: Liberation and Rebirth
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to experience a dramatic transformation? On this episode, Arnold taps into 50 years of experience to explain what he sees as all tha...
#203: Do Something About It
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arnold has a warning: There is an epidemic around the world of complaining about everything. Maybe it came from social media; maybe people are bored, ...
#202: It's Time For An Excuse Audit
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered if you are living up to your true potential? Or what could happen if you removed the barriers that stand in your way? In this e...
#201: Can Your Sleep Patterns Predict Alzheimer's?
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, Arnold takes a deeper look at a recent study that might change the way you think about sleep. While it might not appear you c...
#200: Don't Underestimate The Long Game
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 200 of the podcast, Arnold takes a look at why so many people have trouble achieving their goals. The problem starts with people overestim...
#199: It Doesn't F*cking Matter
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The title of the episode says it all. In this episode, Arnold provides a warning and offers valuable advice that could free up your energy and help yo...
#198: Inspiration Comes From Where You Least Expect It
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you think about motivation, what do you imagine? Oftentimes, when we look for inspiration, we look towards expected sources. In this episode, Arn...
#197: The Food That Helps Fight Microplastics
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Microplastics are everywhere—in the air, water, and even in your food. You can avoid them and don’t need to fear them completely, but you do need ...
#196: It's Time To Let It Go
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You're taught not to suppress negative thoughts and experiences? But what if letting go is the key to more happiness?In this episode, Arnold exami...
#195: Arnold Says This Trend Is Holding You Back
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you’ve been trying to get the world healthy and fit for as long as Arnold has, you see a lot of trends come and go.After five decades of travel...
#194: This Is Your Brain On Cannabis
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does a little marijuana affect your mind? What about a lot used over decades?A new study followed more than 5,000 participants over 40 years to unders...
#193: Creatine And Cancer
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Creatine gets a lot of attention for it's potential to build muscle and strength, as well as protect your brain against sleep deprivation and age-...
#192: Are You Part Of The 10 Percent?
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
February is an interesting time. The year is only 8 percent done. And yet already, so many people tend to fall off from their health goals. In this ep...
#191: Hard As Hell (And Worth It)
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When people are trying to change their lives, they inevitably confront a moment that makes them question if they can improve and overcome their bad ha...
#190: Does Fasting Cause Hair Loss?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Intermittent fasting is one of the most popular nutrition strategies, but it might have an unintended side effect. In this episode, Arnold explains th...
#189: Am I Helping?
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The devasting fires in LA create a lot of emotions -- and it also offers a life lesson. In this episode, Arnold shares how he's handling the fires and...
#188: The 5 Behaviors That Can Help You Live Up 14 Years Longer
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to get headlines, extreme behaviors get the most attention. But a study based on 34 years of data found that 5 habits are the best way to ...
#187: The Habit You Must Break
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Normally, we talk about building habits. But on this episode, Arnold discusses the one habit you must break, and all the different ways it will improv...
#186: New Year, Different Plan
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you a fan of new year's resolutions and setting goals? Before you fall into the same routine and frustration, Arnold has three steps he'd like you...
#185: How Memory Plays A Role In Regaining Weight
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you analyze decades of research, it becomes clear that we know many effective ways to lose weight. The real struggle is keeping off the pounds and ...
#184: The Return
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arnold does a lot of things that appear to break the rules that others follow. And his approach towards the holidays is no different. Every year, peo...
#183: It's Time To Play A Different Game
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#182: A Cure For Restless Nights
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An estimated 70 million people in the United States alone struggle with sleep. While sleep struggles are complicated issues, many people miss out on s...
#181: The Quickest Cure For Pessimism
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 unde...
#180: How To Reprogram Your Tastebuds
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
#179: Arnold's 4 Principles For Building Habits That Last
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hav...
#178: The Truth About Energy Drinks
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#177: Does Fasting Help You Live Longer?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Autophagy—or cellular cleansing—is usually associated with time-restricted eating. But that doesn't mean it's the most effective way to ke...
#176: Is This Why We Overeat?
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
#175: There's Something Different About Coffee Drinkers
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 stud...
#174: Can You Build More Muscle With Fewer Calories?
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 listene...
#173: Is Sun Exposure Good Or Bad For Your Health?
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
#172: The Problem With Optimization
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The latest trend in wellness is to push toward optimization. Whether it's your sleep, workouts, or nutrition, there always seems to be something m...
#171: How To Turn Darkness Into Light
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#170: Arnold's Method For Managing Overwhelm
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
#169: Let This Be Your Wakeup Call
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#168: How To Prevent Fat Storage
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 epis...
#167: The Problem With Optimization
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For five decades, Arnold has been answering questions about fitness and nutrition. But in the age of social media, everything is different. The algori...
#166: Does The Cold Really Improve Workout Recovery?
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 rev...
#165: The One Question You Must Ask
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#164: The Ultimate Longevity Test
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Traditionally, you might test your longevity by taking blood, looking at blood pressure and cholesterol, or measuring body mass index. However, the VO...
#163: Is Your Coffee Harming Your Cholesterol?
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
#162: Is Toxic Mold Disrupting Your Health?
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#161: The Surprising Truth About Cutting Carbs and Insulin Sensitivity
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, Arno...
#160: The Curious Relationship Between Coffee and Longevity
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 resear...
#159: 7 Life Lessons From Arnold
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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: h...
#158: Overcoming The Fear of Failure (The Conclusion)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hun...
#157: Judgment Day
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
#156: Excuses, Muscle Soreness, and Does Blending DegradeFiber
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 you...
#155: In The Darkest Times, Find The Light
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the failed assassination attempt against former President Trump, Arnold shares his thoughts on how we can still shape the future for the bet...
#154: How To Avoid Social Disconnection
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone talks about fitness, nutrition, and sleep, but there's a fourth part of wellness that deserves your attention. New research shares the da...
#153: Overcoming The Fear Of Failure (Part 2)
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#152: Overcoming The Fear Of Failure (Part 1)
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#151: The Pain and Reps Are Worth It
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arnold loves to say, "reps, reps, reps." But it's not just a slogan. It's wisdom based on experience. Because more than anything, Ar...
#150: The Danger of Picking The Low-Hanging Fruit
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 extraordi...
#149: The Most Dangerous Naysayer of All
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 cou...
148: Do Artificial Sweeteners Make You Crave More Sugar?
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 re...
#147: The Upside Of Falling Short
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#146: The Science Of Unlocking Great Ideas
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The next time you're going through a creative rut, it's time to try out "productive failure." Instead of trying to stubbornly grind ...
#145: How To Replace Bad Habits
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Habits and routines have been the foundation of Arnold's success throughout his career. But creating good habits sometimes isn't enough; you m...
#144: Arnold And The Gettysburg Address
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 impor...
#143: The Stat That Will Make You Take The Stairs More Often
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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'...
#142: Are Bananas Ruining Your Smoothies?
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#141: Your Planning Is A Problem
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#140: Your Brain Is Making Your Regain Weight (And What To Do About It)
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 yo...
#139: Arnold's 5 Rules For Bouncing Back From Hard Times
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 F...
#138: The Strength To Lift Up The World
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
#137: The Happiness Problem
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#136: The Surprising Way To Curb Sugar Cravings
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 sligh...
#135: Arnold's Challenge
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He might still be a machine in the gym and working out consistently. But after a year of podcasting and learning about all the biggest breakthroughs i...
#134: Are Today's Actors Natural, When To Drink Your Coffee, And The Unbreakable Diet
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Arnold's Pump Club, Arnold answers a question about whether today's action stars are natural and whether people should be i...
#133: Not An April Fool's Prank (But It Feels Like One)
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arnold loves a good pranks. So, on April Fool's, it felt like the right time. But then, Arnold started looking at all the health information on so...
#132: Arnold's Pacemaker
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Arnold was raised in a culture where nobody — ever — talked about medical issues. Everything related to healthcare was kept to yourself. And that&...
#131: How To Keep Your Brain Sharp When Sleep Deprived
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all have bad nights of sleep. And usually, there isn't enough coffee to keep your brain feeling fresh. But new research suggests there might be...
#130: The Secret Source of Arnold's Success
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard Arnold say that he's not self made. But has never shared what he owes his success to. In this special episode, Arnold looks back ...