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💬 From our founder, Arnold Schwarzenegger:⁠⁠“Our progress over the past three decades has been nothing short of incredible. This past year, 150,000 students across the country proudly showed up as part of the All-Stars community: they wore our shirts, went on field trips, took cooking classes, got hands-on work experience, and took the steps they needed to stay on track toward graduation. ⁠But we're not done yet. ”⁠⁠The need for afterschool programs is greater than ever. Join us in lifting up the next generation.⁠⁠Together, we can make sure every child has the chance to succeed long after the school day ends.⁠⁠🔗 To Learn more, check out our Link in Bio!

A holiday weekend didn’t ruin anything.What ruins progress is the story you tell yourself afterward.The truth?You didn’t mess up. You lived. You celebrated. You ate with people you love.That’s not failure — that’s being human.The only real setback is letting perfectionism convince you to quit until January.💡 Save this as your reminder for the whole month:You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need a next step.Let go of the guilt.Let go of the “I’ll start later.”And move forward with whatever effort you can give today — even a 5 or a 6 beats a 0.Your power isn’t in what already happened.Your power is in what you choose to do next.If you want structure, support, and a community that helps you stay consistent (not perfect), it’s all inside the Pump Club App.

You can’t build a reputation on what you plan to do.You build it on what you actually do today.We all have a future version of ourselves we talk about becoming — stronger, more consistent, more disciplined. But imagining it isn’t the same as proving it.Tiny actions are what reshape who you believe you are.💡 Save this if you’re tired of waiting for “later.”Choose one thing you’ve been putting off and shrink it to a micro-action.Do it today.One finished action beats a thousand promises.If you want daily structure, movement, and accountability to help you take that next step, it’s all inside the Pump Club App.

My favorite Thanksgiving tradition isn’t the food: it’s the giving. It was fantastic to be back once again with my friends at the @hollenbeckyouthcenter, where I’ve been donating turkeys for over 3 decades and handing them out every year. What are your Thanksgiving traditions?

We live in a world that rewards being busy.But as Denzel Washington reminds us: Don’t mistake movement for progress.You can fill a day, a week, even a year with motion…and still not move forward.Real progress comes from directed effort — fewer things, done with more intention.💡 Save this as your reminder

On Veterans Day when I was at the VA celebrating with my heroes, I found out their theater was out of commission and they didn’t have a place to watch movies.I told them I’d set up a movie night, and I called my friends at @skydance and @paramountpics and asked if we could bring these real action heroes to their fancy screening room and shown them Running Man, since I’d enjoyed it there. They said of course. I rented two buses to pick everyone up at the VA last night, and a week after hearing about the problem we had a solution. There heroes got a great night they deserved.I wanted to share this because we all have power if we are willing to act. Most people would just post on social media: “it’s bogus our vets can’t watch movies at the VA.” That doesn’t get them into a movie.Sure, most people can’t get a screening room and buses. But you could buy one veteran a movie ticket and do more good than any social media post.Do good, whenever you can. That’s your greatest power, and don’t let anyone take it away from you. Not government, not social media, not politicians. When you want to complain about something bad, say, “what good can I do?”

💡 Save this for the next time life feels heavy.“What would it look like if it were easy?” — Tim FerrissWe’ve been taught that effort equals virtue — that if something isn’t hard, it isn’t worthwhile.But what if the smartest move isn’t to push harder… it’s to clear the friction that’s in the way?Ease doesn’t mean laziness.It means focus.It means removing what doesn’t matter so the right actions can flow naturally.Next time you feel stuck or overwhelmed, ask yourself that one question.Then simplify. Automate. Let go.Not to do less — but to make your effort count where it matters most.

We caught up with Arnold, Daniel and Adam, the trio behind the newsletter Arnold's Pump Club (@schwarzenegger) that aims to simplify nutrition, fitness and wellness everyday. ⁠⁠The best content on the internet can be found in your inbox. From culture and music to news, sports and wellness, we’ve carefully selected a comprehensive list of newsletters that we religiously subscribe to and think you should subscribe to, too. ⁠⁠Tap the link in our bio to read more.

💡 Save this for your next workout.Discipline doesn’t come from doing more.It comes from doing it right.Feel every inch of the stretch, control every flex, and stay present in the work. That’s how you build strength in the gym, and everywhere else.Train with full focus by downloading the Pump Club App.Full range. Full effort. Full life.

💡 Save this if you’re ready to stop waiting for “someday.”“You are under no obligation to be the same person you were five minutes ago.” — Alan WattsMost people think change takes months. But real transformation starts the moment you decide to act differently.Your identity isn’t fixed — it’s editable.When you say “that’s just who I am,” pause and ask: what if that’s just who you were?Then take one small step: download the Pump Club App, choose a workout, and prove to yourself that change doesn’t take time, it takes action. ⚡ Start now → link in bio.

💡 Save this as your reminder to give your full effort — not half your attention.Most people never find out what they’re really capable of because they hold back. They multitask through life instead of going all in.When you give 100% — to your training, your work, or your relationships — everything changes. You feel it. The people around you feel it too.👇 Drop 💯 if you’re giving your all this week.👉 For more motivation and mindset tools like this, join the Pump Club newsletter free at the link in bio.

🖍️ We want to support our friends, so we’ve got activities to keep you entertained during the Olympia livestream.We launched the arcade, now it’s time to grab the crayons!While the world’s best battle it out on stage for hours, grab your Crayolas or markers and flex your creative muscles with the Official Arnold Coloring Book — packed with iconic Arnold moments and fun for fans of all ages.🏋️‍♂️ Featuring exclusive illustrations from Arnold Sports📸 Share your finished art with #ArnoldColoringBook for a chance to be featured!Link in bio!