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A message from Arnold
The 2024 Gift Guide
The gift that keeps giving
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A Message From Arnold
It’s Thanksgiving for all of our American subscribers today. I moved to America in 1968, just before the holidays. I had no idea what Thanksgiving was. I learned quickly.
One of the guys I trained with, Bill Drake, found out I had no plans. He told me I had to come to his parent’s house, and I had my first-ever Thanksgiving dinner. They treated me like I was part of their family, even though I barely spoke English and had a few language screwups at the meal that were very funny.
Around that same time, the guys at the gym found out I lived in an apartment with basically nothing. Then, like a strange group of really buff, shirtless elves, they showed up one after the other. Pillows, sheets, utensils, plates, a black and white TV, and a wooden clock radio I keep by my bed today as a reminder of the kindness I found here. They brought me everything I needed.
That’s why I give back every year around this time and donate turkeys and toys and hand them out at the Hollenbeck Center in East LA, and why I still have some of the gym crew over for Thanksgiving if they don’t have anywhere to go. I know what it meant to me. You never know what it means to someone to offer them a meal or really anything that shows you care.
Today, no matter where you are in the world, I hope you find something to be thankful for. I know I’m grateful for this positive corner of the internet and everyone who is a part of this fantastic village.
The 2024 Holiday Gift Guide
This isn’t just a gift guide. It’s an invitation to finish the year strong and achieve your goals in 2025.
Let’s be honest—most gift guides out there are just trying to push products. You’re bombarded with a million recommendations from people who may not even use what they promote. That’s not what we’re about here.
At the Pump Club, we’re committed to one thing: helping you live a healthier, happier life without the confusion. We hope that these recommendations do just that.
We’ve not only outlined what we love and why we love it, but we’ve made sure that if you choose to get a gift for yourself or someone else, that you’ll get exclusive pricing or bonuses as a way of giving back and spreading holiday cheer.
Here’s the official 2024 Arnold’s Pump Club Gift Guide. We hope you love it!
The Gift That Keeps Giving
But wait, there’s more…
Ever since we started Arnold’s Pump Club nearly two years ago, we’ve helped people lose thousands of pounds, made them stronger than ever, built healthier habits, improved sleep, and shifted negative mindsets. But one challenge repeatedly surprises people by how much it adds to their lives.
If you want to improve your brain and memory and accomplish a goal you once thought impossible, we recommend learning a new language.
And if you want a convenient, fun way to learn — without needing to set aside a lot of time — there’s no better way than Babbel.
We first became aware of Babbel from a member of this village who was inspired by our weekly challenges. Since then, we’ve fallen in love with how simple they make it to have a basic conversation in a new language with just three weeks of practice.
More than 200 language experts develop their programs. And you can forget old boring lessons. They offer different options to help you grasp the language, such as podcasts, games, videos, and even live online classes. Best of all, Babbel was designed for learners of all levels and allows you to tailor your learning to topics that interest you.
As a member of Arnold’s Pump Club, we want to make it easier and more affordable for you to be healthier. Babbel is offering their biggest discount ever — 67% OFF while their Black Friday lasts.
You can join more than 15 million Babbel learners, and — in as little as 10 minutes a day — you can start speaking a new language in 3 weeks.
Whether you want a new hobby or an activity to help fight cognitive aging, we highly recommend learning a new language. Get started with Babbel, and you’ll be surprised how much you enjoy the process.
If you’re in the United States, here’s wishing you a very happy Thanksgiving! We are so grateful for everyone in the village and for helping us create “the positive corner of the internet. We’ll see you tomorrow!
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Publisher: Arnold Schwarzenegger
Editors-in-chief: Adam Bornstein and Daniel Ketchell
