“Don’t Overthink It”: Arnold Schwarzenegger Clears the Air About One of the Biggest Workout-Related Confusions Gymgoers Face

Before becoming one of the greatest actors in the action thriller genre, Arnold Schwarzenegger was a famous bodybuilder. He had won the Mr. Olympia title not once but seven times. Also, the Austrian Oak worked hard to popularize the sport of bodybuilding by promoting himself and the competitions at various stages. Furthermore, Schwarzenegger ushered in an era of aesthetics and proportionality. His legendary tapered-shaped body and conditioned chest muscularity have attained mythical status. Now imagine getting free workout advice from the icon! The Austrian Oak is doing just that through his newsletter.

In Arnold’s Pump Club newsletter, the Terminator underscored the topic of rest between exercise sets. The seven-time Mr. Olympia asks his subscribers not to over-intellectualize the workout. Let us dig deeper.

Arnold Schwarzenegger talks about resting between sets.

The former governor of California is a firm believer in the adage that actions speak louder than words. So, the fitness icon has made it his mission to simplify wellness and bodybuilding. Moreover, amidst social media chatter, it becomes very confusing to stick to one path to fitness. Therefore, Arnie has made it easier for his “village” members to follow the best advice possible. Furthermore, the philanthropist always refers to scientific research when dishing out workout tips.

ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER. 1966. Credit: AlbumThis time, the FUBAR actor referred to research published in the National Library of Medicine evaluating self-identified rest sets. As per the study, “self-selecting rest intervals instead of following strict time guidelines led to great results.” Furthermore, “the findings show that if you know a workout’s goal and know how to take breaks between sets, it’s OK to rest intuitively,” stated the veteran bodybuilder.

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The study compared self-selected rests, 10-second and 30-second intervals. The 30-second recovery period burned more calories, but other than that, there were no major differences. “If you need a little more rest, don’t overthink it. Train hard, break as needed, and then push hard on the next set,” suggested the Pumping Iron actor. Rest is an inextricable part of health, be it between sets or overall well-being. In a previous newsletter edition, the environmentalist revealed the link between bingeing and sleep.

Stress and poor sleep can be reasons for making unhealthy food choices, Schwarzenegger reveals

Schwarzenegger opined that people tend to get “Hangry” because of a lack of sleep. Moreover, netizens tend to reach out for a bag of chips, soda, or chocolate rather than healthy food. Arnie informed his readers, “When you’re sleep deprived, you’re likely to eat up to 500 calories more than on nights when you get better rest.”

Highlighting the importance of willpower, the Predator actor suggested making the surroundings conducive to rest. He spoke about a noise-free environment, a sleep schedule, and journaling as some steps to prevent unhealthy eating choices. Thus, the Austrian Oak time and again broached the issue of rest and recovery, which is often a neglected part of fitness in the fast-moving world.

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