logo
episode-header-image
Apr 2023
9m 25s

#08: Is Sex a Workout?

Arnold's Pump Club
About this episode

Cardio, weights, or sex? If you've ever been curious about the caloric burn of sex -- or the average duration -- this episode is for you. Arnold also shares his perspective on days when you don't want to workout, and how often you should be hitting PRs in the gym. In nutrition news, if you've ever tried to cut carbs, you'll want to hear about a study that revealed a surprising downside that might make you think twice about saying goodbye to bread.

Up next
May 27
#210: Why You Fall Short Of Your Goals (And What To Do Instead)
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 that is why he has a higher success rate. In this episode, Arnold discusses a more effective way to achieve your goals. And, you'll ... Show More
8m 42s
May 26
#209: Where Is Your Mind At?
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, and it is ruining their lives so slowly that they barely even notice.On this episode, you'll want to see what Arnold is taking a sta ... Show More
12m 8s
May 20
#208: How To Turn Weakness Into Strength
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 best. But there's a deeper story that goes beyond bodybuilding and offers a lesson about identifying what stands in the way, and taking ... Show More
12m 47s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2021
#65 - How do I lose body fat & get that 'toned' look? with Craig McDonald
But Kitty I don't want to look muscular I just want to tone up.I've had quite a lot of women message me in the last few weeks saying they don't want to lift weights and become to muscular they just want to lose weight and tone up so wouldn't it be better to do pil ... Show More
57m 7s
Feb 2022
#87 - How to grow muscle as a female Part 2 with Craig McDonald
When it comes to weight loss and fat loss a lot of women (I was one of them) think they need to do a tonne of cardio, bootamps, HIIT and classes.Can't tell you how many RPM and pump classes I did in the pursuit of a toned and athletic body 🤣It wasn't until I met @iamcrai ... Show More
51m 35s
Jan 2022
#85 - How to grow muscle as a female Part 1 with Craig McDonald
When it comes to weight loss and fat loss a lot of women (I was one of them) think they need to do a tonne of cardio, bootamps, HIIT and classes.Can't tell you how many RPM and pump classes I did in the pursuit of a toned and athletic body 🤣It wasn't until I met Craig th ... Show More
53m 22s
Jan 2024
Ep. #1130: Q&A: Wine and Fat Loss, Building Aerobic Fitness, NMN Supplements, Low Back Tightness, & More
How can you manage lower back pain during workouts? What's really happening when you're feeling full on a calorie deficit? And is the X-3 Bar a worthwhile investment?In this episode, I'll explore these topics and many more, giving you the insights you need to adjust your fitness ... Show More
35m 36s
Feb 2024
Ep. #1138: Q&A: Optimal Cardio for Heart Health, Intermittent Fasting Update, How to Find Your Passion, & More
In this episode, I answer your questions about optimizing strength and hypertrophy phases, whether the latest research changes my view on intermittent fasting, and how much cardio is ideal for heart health.  Plus, I offer advice for new personal trainers, discuss my thoughts on h ... Show More
40m 36s
Nov 2023
Ep. #1119: Q&A: Protein on the Go, Deadlift & Squat Variations, Whey Isolate for Acne, Mushroom Coffee, & More
Ever been curious about different ways to hit your protein targets when you're always on the move?  Or perhaps you've considered GABA supplements for stress and anxiety? In this episode, I delve into these questions and many others that come directly from my dedicated followers. ... Show More
33m 47s
Nov 2023
#266 - Learning how to lift and improving her body composition with Karlie Mountjoy
In this episode I chat with one of our beautiful coaching clients, Karlie (who is also a nutritionist), about her journey towards sustainable body composition and improved health. Karlie shares her journey away from keto and paleo diets towards a more pro-metabolic approach. She ... Show More
14m 47s
Nov 2023
Cardio: HIIT or LISS?
Are you confused on what type of cardio to do? Should you do HIIT (intervals) or LISS (steady state) cardio? In this episode I discuss: - Different cardio options and how to use them- Aerobic vs anaerobic work- Pros of both HIIT and LISS methods- When I program intervals vs stead ... Show More
24m 5s
Apr 2023
486: How To Lose Fat And Gain Muscle Fast! (Body Recomp Explained)
KEY WORD: “Body Recomp” (5 spots) to our IG @ColossusFit This is a test group showing you how you can do it (Don't miss out!) Routine design episode: In today's episode we explain how to lose fat and gain muscle an complete a successful body recomp. Key Points: 1- Training- Focus ... Show More
14m 2s