User Reviews: The Pump

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  • Strongly Recommend

    I have been using this app since early fall 2023 and I have only missed workouts for one week during that time. The app is inherently motivational.

    It has been extremely helpful to have a clear workout plan to follow that has progressive overload built-in. Having bodyweight options as well as weighted options is critical. The habit tracker is also a great unique feature, as are the regular fitness, nutrition, and mindset articles - the articles often fill in the gaps for questions I have arising from the workouts.

    I also like the fact that this app will push you hard but keep things simple and uncomplicated which removes friction from even getting started in the first place.
  • I love this app

    Honestly, as I have gone into my 40s with two kids, getting to the sun was hard. Then COVID hit and I totally got out of the habit. I needed this app to get me back on track with strength training. I have seen improvement in my strength and body shape. It takes all the guess work out of exercising. Of note I am on the body weight program and just use a pull up bar and no other equipment.

    Over the course of the year my chest is more developed, I am stronger then ever and my low back pain and knee pain are gone due to building up the leg and back muscles that I have neglected for so long.

    Beyond the program, the community has been incredible. We all connect and keep each other accountable!
  • Life-changing app!

    For the first time in my life, I've been able to stick with an exercise program for not just 30 days but months! I'm now going 6 months straight of using the app and I absolutely absolutely love it! The approach is deceptively simple but very challenging. With nothing more than a few dumbbells and a yoga mat, I've been able to do two programs through the app to build foundational strength! The Pump app is truly a community and you will find amazing and motivational articles from Arnold himself as well as proven nutritional programs and lots of inspiration from community members! This is the best thing I've done for myself this year and my confidence has grown exponentially. I look forward to pumping myself up and others!
  • Who says a 62 year old woman can't pump iron??

    The Pump app isn't just a serious workout app (though the depth and range of the workouts are truly phenomenal), we members are truly a community dedicated to (as Arnold himself puts it) pumping each other up! We celebrate each other's victories, however small, and get behind those members who are going through rough patches--be it in their workout or meals or even life in general. As someone who was in pretty amazing shape 10 years ago but then fell off that wagon, I credit the Pump to not only getting me to once again do real push-ups and show off some pretty impressive muscles, but also feeling like I belong to a group who enjoys becoming smarter about our health, fitness, and lives! Arnold Schwarzenegger has teamed up with a talented duo (Adam Bornstein and Daniel Ketchell) for the best nutrition and exercise info you can find online. and we've started to get together with each other for in person meet ups and exercise opportunities for even more fun! Highly highly recommend this app!
  • Amazing app

    What can I say about this app? I’m an avid DIYer. I’ve always felt like I can put together my workouts better than anyone but I was wrong. Arnold has been perfecting training and his workouts for over 50 years and he has it down to a science. I have seen more gains at the gym over the last year than I have in the previous five. The way that the workouts are structured, the reps, the rest in between keep me coming back week after week. If you are on the fence about the app I would say do it. You won’t regret it. And if you ever have a question or are struggling with anything, diet, exercise, life, the member of the Pump Club will be there to help you out. “Come with me if you wanna lift!”
  • It works! It’s great.

    I was looking for a new workout option. I didn’t think this would be it- not flexible in the way I’d want it. I figured I’d do the 7 day trial and then move on. Instead I subscribed in just a couple of days workouts. If you use it and put in the effort it’s very effective. For the most part it works in ways that are ideal. Even when I can think of improvements they are already known and planned for.
    Call me stunned that an app delivers much better than I could have ever hoped for. Beyond the workouts themselves the app has many features that make it both motivating and interesting. I’ve never found something that I’m reading the posts from every time.
    I’m a life long athlete approaching 70. I’m so impressed that I’ve found something so great.
  • Life Changing Journey

    I am incredibly grateful for the Pump Club app and the profound impact it continues to have on my life. With the support of the village, the engaging content, and the guidance of Arnold, Adam, and Daniel, I have grown both mentally and physically, allowing me to be there for my daughter in the most meaningful ways.

    From the moment I started using the Pump Club app, I was captivated by its user-friendly interface and intuitive features. The app seamlessly integrates various fitness routines, workout plans, and nutrition tips, making it easy for me to customize my fitness journey according to my goals and preferences. The diverse range of workout options ensures that I never feel overwhelmed or discouraged.

    What sets the Pump Club app apart is the incredible sense of community it fosters. The support and encouragement I receive from fellow users in the village are invaluable. Whether I need advice, motivation, or a virtual shoulder to lean on, the Pump Club community is always there for me. It is through this support system that I realize I am not alone in my journey, and together, we can achieve greatness.
  • An amazing experience

    I joined The Pump Club after having a health scare and was looking for a way to improve my physical health while also holding myself accountable. This app is absolutely tremendous. Arnold and his team have created something that is truly accessible to anyone. The workouts are tailored for all types of people including those who haven’t worked out in years. If you don’t have a gym at home or weights, no problem. They have designed an entire plan just using your body weight. I’ve already lost 12 lbs in a short period of time and have been able to do so not only through the workouts, but also with the diet advice which is also very reasonable and not self punishment fad diets. Additionally the app is designed for accountability. If you miss a workout, you’ll get a red X in your calendar, and it’s a helpful motivating tool. Additionally, Arnold has built in his method of creating a vision and mapping out the components of that vision as daily checklists to help you achieve your health goals. If I could give this app 10 stars I would. It has really changed the way I think about fitness and diet and can’t recommend it enough to everyone. Arnold wants everyone to be healthy and really has created a positive corner of the internet.
  • Best workout app on the internet

    This app is fabulous! It’s run by a great team that puts its members first. I’ve been there from the beginning and they have worked with the members to keep growing and improving the app. The workouts are great. The nutrition information is wonderful. More than any of that Adam Bornstein, Daniel Ketchell, and Arnold truly care. They have shared their stories, encouraged us, and answer our questions all the time. This app was the best thing that ever happened for my mental health. I’m a new person. I feel complete and whole and these guys got me there with their positivity and stories of inspiration from them and the other members. I wear my shirt that says lift up the world with pride!
  • Transparency, honest, and really good workouts!

    I have been fortunate to use this app since its inception and continue to be amazed by the team’s progress and relentless transparency. This app has amazing content from Arnold, Daniel, and Adam and regular Q&A sessions from each of them. The workout programs are top notch and push you to your limits! The habit tracker has been a great addition and something I have been trying to leverage more often. The team is transparent about everything with the app, including when there are unexpected bugs/issues (which is few and far between, which is something I have NEVER seen in any other app.

    This is more than an app, it’s a community and the growing positive corner of the Internet. This app and the fine folks behind it (Arnold, Daniel, and Adam) has changed my life and I am forever indebted to them for that. Do yourself a favor and download it, you won’t regret it!

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