The Fit Executive Show

The Fit Executive Show

By Arne Wildner - arnewildner.comHealth & Fitness
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The Fit Executive Show episodes

  • #51: Get Fit. Your Marriage Needs a Wake-Up Call

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    Why do some couples inspire each other to become better, while others hold each other back?

    In this episode, Arne explores the psychology behind why your spouse might resist your fitness transformation and why leading by example beats pressure every time.

    Here's What You'll Learn:

    • Why your transformation can make your spouse feel insecure

    • How to avoid turning fitness into a relationship conflict

    • Why leading by example works better than lectures

    • How to inspire your spouse without pressuring them

    Your spouse doesn't need another lecture.

    They need to see what's possible.

    Stop trying to change your spouse.

    Become the person who inspires them.

    22 min
  • #50: The Psychology of Winning: 5 Traits That Separate Winners From Losers

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    In this week’s show, Arne dives into the psychology of winning and the five traits that separate people who achieve extraordinary results from those who keep getting stuck.


    Most people don’t struggle because they lack information. They know they should eat better, exercise consistently, and prioritize their health. The real challenge is their mindset. Arne explains how changing your psychology can transform your body, business, and life.


    Drawing from his own experiences rebuilding his business and transforming his body, Arne shares the mindset shifts that help high performers keep moving forward, even when success feels far away.


    Here’s What You’ll Learn:

    • Why winners embrace risk, failure, and the willingness to put themselves in the arena
    • How betting on yourself and starting before you feel ready can lead to extraordinary results
    • Why persistence matters when results are still invisible, and how to turn setbacks into feedback
    • How gratitude helps you pursue bigger goals while appreciating how far you've come


    Success rarely happens overnight. Like the Chinese bamboo plant, meaningful progress often happens beneath the surface before results become visible.

    The same principle applies to fitness, business, and life. You don't need perfect discipline; you need a clear reason to keep going, a willingness to learn from setbacks, and the persistence to stay in the game.


    You don't have to be born a winner. You build that mindset one decision at a time.

    18 min
  • #49: Why Every Diet Failed This Business Owner… And Then He Changed THIS

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    In this week’s show, Arne sits down with Mark, founder and owner of The Mascot Company, to discuss his journey from decades of struggling with weight to finally building a sustainable system that transformed his body, mindset, and life.


    Mark had lost significant weight before through extreme diets, including approaches that helped him drop weight quickly but left him feeling weak, depleted, and unable to maintain the results long term. After years of starting over, regaining weight, and searching for the right solution, Mark realized the missing piece wasn’t another diet. It was changing this one surprising thing.


    In this episode, Mark shares how he lost fat, built strength, improved his relationship with food, returned to playing hockey, and became the type of person who no longer says “I’ll start tomorrow.”


    Here’s What You’ll Learn:

    • The difference between losing weight and actually changing your lifestyle
    • How Mark stopped procrastinating and started making non-negotiable commitments
    • How building a sustainable system allows you to enjoy life while still getting results


    Mark’s story is a reminder that the goal is not simply to lose weight. The goal is to become a different person and someone who has the confidence, energy, and discipline to enjoy the life they worked so hard to build.

    41 min
  • #48: Why Fitness Is Different For Rich Men

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    In this week’s show, Arne dives into why fitness requires a completely different approach for successful men who have already mastered the game of business.

    In this episode, Arne explains why generic programs fail high performers, why the “more is better” approach is often counterproductive, and the five principles behind building a sustainable executive fitness system that delivers maximum results with minimum wasted effort.

    Here’s What You’ll Learn:

    1. Why successful men need a fitness strategy built around their lifestyle, not someone else’s.
    2. The difference between being busy and being truly optimized.
    3. Why the minimum effective dose beats spending endless hours in the gym.
    4. How flexibility allows executives to stay consistent through travel, business dinners, and unpredictable schedules.
    5. Why understanding your body creates sustainable results instead of temporary transformations.

    Successful executives understand leverage. They protect their time, invest in systems, and focus on the actions that create the biggest outcomes. Your health should be approached the same way. Because building wealth is only part of the equation.

    The ultimate goal is to become the person who can fully enjoy the rewards of everything you’ve built.

    25 min
  • #47: I Thought I Was Fit… Until I Learned What Was Missing - Jeff's Transformation

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    In this week’s show, Arne sits down with Jeff, a finance and M&A professional from Vancouver, to discuss his transformation from a successful, active executive who felt stuck to a stronger, leaner, and more confident version of himself.


    Jeff had been training since he was 16. He played hockey, skied, hiked, and considered himself an athletic person. But despite doing many of the “right” things, he found himself heavier, less energized, and disconnected from the person he wanted to be. At 215+ pounds, with poor sleep & inconsistent nutrition, he knew something had to change.


    In this episode, Jeff shares how he lost over 30 pounds, became stronger than ever, improved his sleep and health markers, and built a sustainable system that works alongside his demanding career, family, and lifestyle.

    Here’s What You’ll Learn:

    • Why being active doesn’t always mean you’re truly healthy
    • The hidden mistakes that kept Jeff from getting the results he wanted
    • Why sustainable fitness requires a system, not another short-term challenge
    • How Jeff lost 30 pounds while getting stronger and building lean muscle
    • The importance of becoming the type of father and role model your kids can look up to


    Jeff’s story is a reminder that many high performers aren’t failing because they lack discipline. They are failing because they are missing key pieces of the puzzle.

    27 min
  • #46: The One Thing Successful Executives Can’t Outsource

    Work With Me To Get Ripped (Guaranteed, or You Don’t Pay): https://fitexecutive.co/get-leanDownload My FREE Book The Fit Executive Blueprint: https://fitexecutive.co/free/book/_______________________________________________________________In this week’s show, Arne dives into the one thing even the most successful executives cannot outsource: their own fitness.High performers understand leverage. They hire teams, delegate responsibilities, automate systems, and buy back their time. But when it comes to their health, there is one thing no amount of money, convenience, or outsourcing can replace: taking personal ownership of building a strong, capable body.In this episode, Arne explains why so many successful executives struggle with fitness despite having the discipline and resources to succeed in every other area of life. He shares why shortcuts fail, why understanding your own body is the key to long-term success, and how to create a sustainable system that works around your business, travel, family, and lifestyle.Here’s What You’ll Learn:- Why successful executives can outsource almost everything except their own health- Why most fitness programs fail because people rely on motivation instead of building systems- How to create a nutrition strategy that works with travel, business dinners, and real life- The five principles behind sustainable executive nutrition- Why understanding your body’s data creates long-term independence- How your physical health becomes a reflection of your standards, discipline, and leadershipYour body is the one asset you will always be responsible for. You can build a business, create wealth, and lead thousands of people, but you cannot delegate the work required to become the strongest version of yourself.Stop looking for shortcuts. Build a system you understand, a lifestyle you enjoy, and a body that allows you to perform at the highest level for decades to come.

    20 min
  • #45: The 5 Areas Every High Performer Must Master

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    In this week’s show, Arne introduces the five areas every high performer must transform to truly ascend in life: head, mouth, body, environment, and heart.This episode explores how aligning these five pillars drives consistent growth across business, health, relationships, and purpose.


    Arne shares personal stories of transformation, explains why neglecting any one area can stall progress, and provides actionable guidance to help you focus on the area holding you back the most over the next 90 days.Here’s What You’ll Learn:

    • Why transformation is an ongoing, never-ending process, not a destination
    • How mindset and belief systems shape the results you achieve
    • The power of language and self-talk to influence your outcomes
    • Why your body is a visible reflection of your standards and habits
    • How your environment can either accelerate or block your progress
    28 min
  • #44: How High Performers Become Dangerous

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    In this week’s show, Arne explores how mastering both your physical presence and financial strength unlocks influence, respect, and limitless reach.


    Through personal experience, client stories, and examples of elite leaders like Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, you’ll learn why the combination of strength, discipline, and earned respect is what separates average men from truly influential men.


    Here’s What You’ll Learn:

    - Why physical transformation is essential even for financially elite men- How respect, fear, and likability combine to create influence

    - The hidden consequences of neglecting your health and fitness- How to align your body and financial power for maximum reach

    - Why the desire to improve physically never truly disappears-How developing presence impacts your family, team, and community


    This episode isn’t about vanity, it’s about reclaiming the parts of yourself that drive performance, confidence, and authority.


    Arne shows how to bridge the gap between who you are and the full potential you’re capable of achieving.

    20 min
  • #43: Why Fast Decisions Beat Perfect Plans Every Time

    Work With Me To Get Ripped (Guaranteed, or You Don’t Pay): https://fitexecutive.co/get-leanDownload My FREE Book The Fit Executive Blueprint: https://fitexecutive.co/free/book/_______________________________________________________________In this week's show, Arne dives into one of the biggest hidden obstacles preventing executives from reaching their full potential: indecision.Every day you delay making an important decision, you're paying a price. Whether it's your health, your business, or your relationships, the cost of standing still compounds far more than making the wrong decision and learning from it. In this episode, Arne explains why fast, committed decisions create momentum, confidence, and better outcomes, while waiting for the "perfect time" quietly steals opportunities you'll never get back.If you've been putting off the conversation, the investment, the lifestyle change, or the commitment you already know you need to make, this episode will challenge you to stop waiting and start leading.Here's What You'll Learn:


    1. Why unmade decisions quietly cost you more than making the wrong decision
    2. How indecision creates internal conflict and drains your momentum
    3. Why successful executives make decisions quickly and adjust along the way
    4. The hidden opportunity cost of delaying your health, business, and life goals
    5. The three-part framework for making better decisions: clarity, alignment, and relentless follow-through
    6. How to make decisions your 85-year-old self will thank you forEvery decision you make is either moving you closer to the life you want or further away from it. Growth isn't accidental. It's the result of consistently choosing the harder path today so life becomes easier tomorrow.Stop waiting for certainty. Get clear on what you want, commit fully, and follow through relentlessly. Your future is shaped far more by the decisions you make than the plans you never execute.
    19 min
  • #42: Why You're NOT Seeing Results Yet (And Why That's Actually Good News)

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    In this week’s show, Arne dives into the Law of Gestation and why most people quit before their results even show up.If you’ve ever felt like you’re putting in the effort but not seeing the payoff, this episode is for you. Arne explains why success in fitness, business, and life takes time – and how to shorten the gap between action and results without shortcuts or magic bullets.Here’s What You’ll Learn:1. Why impatience is the #1 killer of fitness and business success2. How “overnight success” stories are really years of unseen preparation3. The three critical inputs that accelerate your results: environment, physiology, and tracking metrics4. How to plant the right seeds and stop watering the “negative seeds” in your life5. The five rules for staying consistent, taking action, and outlasting entitlement6. Why constructive dissatisfaction is your secret weapon for growthThis episode isn’t about hype. It’s about taking real, imperfect action every day and trusting the process. Whether it’s dropping fat, building muscle, or scaling your business, staying power is your superpower . Arne shows you exactly how to harness it.Stop waiting for the perfect moment, start showing up consistently, and watch your results unfold.

    38 min

About The Fit Executive Show

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Welcome to The Fit Executive Show. Your host Arne Wildner lost 50 pounds himself before helping hundreds of other entrepreneurs and executives sustainably lose weight and take charge of their health. In this show you'll learn field-tested weight loss strategies, and how to effectively juggle your successful life and staying fit at the same time.