#50: How to Beat Burnout

Arnold's Pump Club

Health & Fitness, Fitness

4.9 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 28 June 2023

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

If you're feeling mentally exhausted, Arnold wants you to listen carefully. When battling burnout, the natural reaction might be to take a few days off and relax. But that’s not what your mind needs. In this episode, Arnold walks you through how to reset your mind. You'll also learn about how to fuel before your workout, and get Arnold's opinion on the "Skittles ban."

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0:00.0	I'm back for another episode of Arnold's Pump Club and if you're feeling mentally exhausted or
0:06.6	overwhelmed, you'll enjoy the first item on the show. You'll learn how you can help refresh your
0:13.6	mind. I'll also discuss whether you need carbohydrates before your workout and the truth about the
0:20.9	headlines that California is trying to ban skittles. I created this podcast because I believe
0:26.8	that fitness is for everyone. So I'm using the power of machines to help me deliver news,
0:34.0	information and support that will make you happier and healthier and because I know you're busy,
0:41.6	I won't take up too much of your time. I am not a cybernetic organism but I do have an important
0:49.4	mission to build the positive corner of the internet and lift up the world. There's too much negativity
0:56.2	online and I want this podcast to give you the support you need to become a little bit better.
1:01.9	If you're feeling exhausted, I want you to listen carefully. When mental fatigue increases,
1:09.5	the natural reaction might be to take a few days off and relax but that's not what your mind needs.
1:16.8	Research suggests that exercise is the best antidote for improving mood, increasing motivation
1:25.6	and beating burnout, even better than relaxing and watching TV. To study the art of busting out of
1:34.4	funk, researchers took mentally exhausted participants and tried to cure them of their mental overload
1:41.2	by having them either do 30 minutes of biking, 30 minutes of stretching or watching 30 minutes of
1:47.3	a sitcom. Exercise was the clear winner for fighting back against fatigue. You might be wondering,
1:55.2	will my fatigue lead to a bad workout? Not if you're pumping iron. In a different study,
2:03.5	scientists analyzed the impact of mental exhaustion on maximum strength. Even when participants
2:10.1	were mentally fried and had low motivation, it didn't significantly affect their maximum strength.
2:17.5	When you need a reset, set aside 20 to 30 minutes, do your favorite cardio or lift some weights.
2:25.2	If you're not there, go outside for a walk. Research also suggests that it can help lift your mood.
2:32.6	We can't change the external stressors in your life or tell your boss to get off your back,
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