Weekly Wisdom Episode 15 Nov 7th 2025

Walking and the risk of cardiovascular death

Research suggests that walking 1 mile a day can lower the risk of cardiovascular death by up to 81 percent.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2542980/?utm_source=arnoldspumpclub.schwarzenegger.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=the-happiness-paradox-why-pursuing-it-makes-it-harder-to-find&_bhlid=217aec98fb01e7f7005249cf172273cc47961c7f

Defining Fitness

Understand CVD & Visceral Fat

Frequent eating + wrong foods = perfect storm. Sprinting & strength superior to long, slow distance

The NEW Science of Isometric Training

Yielding vs Overcoming Isometrics

Understanding Insulin Resistance

Should You Change Your Workouts During Your Cycle?

Handling stress

Research suggests that believing you have control over your life may make your body physically better at handling stress.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36416584/

People with a strong internal locus of control — meaning they believe their actions influence outcomes — had higher cortisol spikes when stressed and faster recovery afterward. In contrast, those with a more external locus of control — believing life happens to them — had smaller stress responses and slower recovery. To build a more resilient mindset:

Focus on what you can control (your effort, attitude, and preparation). Break goals into small, winnable steps that prove your influence. Track progress to strengthen the “I can handle this” belief. Practice reframing stress as a challenge, not a threat.

Narrative, Data, and Method

Addressing The Dr. Mike Controversy Directly