Arno Zeldenrijk

What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

Health and fitness give me structure and control in demanding, high-pressure environments. I’m strong at math and enjoy tracking progress, which makes training a problem I can measure and improve. Through undergrad, my master’s, and now preparing to move to Puerto Rico, fitness has been my constant. That disciplined approach was shaped early by farm work, where consistency mattered every day. Health is the foundation that supports everything else I do.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

I’ve worked on a farm since I was young, and flipping cheeses and daily labor taught me the value of consistency. That mindset carries into the gym, where I enjoy training with structure and seeing measurable improvement over time. I track my workouts to stay disciplined and focused, and I pay close attention to my diet to support performance and recovery. Fitness is a daily practice, not a phase.

What would you do with $20,000?

I’d use it to help pay down my master’s degree and support my move to Puerto Rico as I begin the next stage of my career and life. Reducing that financial pressure would allow me to stay fully focused on my health, performance, and long-term goals. It would be an investment in stability, growth, and building a strong foundation for what comes next.