Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

585: Rich Piana & the Dark Side of Bodybuilding 0

Aug 31, 2017

Five days ago the bigger than life bodybuilding icon Rich Piana passed away. Rich openly discussed his use of anabolic steroids and was known to advise followers to not use drugs. In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the dark side of bodybuilding. Bodybuilding can be a very unhealthy sport and building such a body can come at a very high price. If you are hell-bent on being a bodybuilder what can you do to avoid going down the path of failed organs and an early death? Listen to this episode to find out! RIP Rich Piana.

Guys talk Game of Thrones finale (2:12)
Justin’s new truck gets “bad” oil change (5:31)
- Poured oil in his radiator!
- Integrity Automotive Service: Auto Care Scotts Valley & Santa Cruz
The dark side of bodybuilding (11:49)
- Dallas McCarver and Rich Piana passed away
- Dallas McCarver choked on food
- Argument of lifestyle choice or anabolic steroids
  - Rooted in insecurities
  - Bodybuilders abuse other drugs than anabolic steroids
  - Whole life spent in the gym
  - Selfish Sport
  - Impact on hormones
- People who get into fitness look at bodybuilders as role models
  - Their programming
  - Their diet
  - Take drugs
- Consumption (or lack) of calories bodybuilders consume
  - Perception of being healthy
  - Poor relationship with food
  - Identity crisis
    - You are not your body
- Rich Piana very honest about his lifestyle
- Adam talks about his genetics being not tailor-made to be a bodybuilder
Adam talks about coaching current client for her first show (48:12)
- Increasing activity
- Carb cycling
- Water intake
Final thoughts (59:40)
- See more honest people in the industry
- Treat as sport
- Get yourself to the leanest you have been, naturally (practice)
- Can be a healthy lifestyle, just not the extreme

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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584: Distinguishing Real Hunger from Emotional Hunger, Dealing with Performance Anxiety, Best Age to Start Sports & MORE 0

Aug 30, 2017

Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between thinking you are hungry and your body actually needing food, advice for long-distance relationships, if it is legitimate that to be great at a sport you need to start at a young age and how to deal with performance anxiety.

Guys talk about their week off (5:20)
- Justin goes to Reno
- Saul travels to Kauai
- Adam’s cruise to Alaska
  - “Cafeteria” food on boat
  - Lived off Organifi green juice
  - Ran into “Pumpheads”
Quah question #1 – When we feel hunger what is the difference between feeling hungry or needing to eat something? (29:42)
- Separate expecting to eat or needing to eat
- Emotional hunger comes on fast
- **Disclaimer** If healthy, cleared by doctor, go on extended fast to reset your gut
- Associating being stuffed with feeling satisfied
- Eat your meals with no fluids consumed
  - Be aware of chewing your food
Quah question #2 – Advice for long distance relationships? (43:45)
- Learn to look at yourself and where you are in relationship
- Let people do their own thing
  - Be independent
  - Be secure
Quah questions #3 – Do you think to be great at a sport you have to start at a young age? (56:23)
- Genetics play largest role
- Can take over identity
- You got it or you don’t
Quah question #4 – How do you guys deal with performance anxiety? (1:10:28)
- Get comfortable with worst case scenario
- Identify what is causing the anxiety

People Mentioned:

Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) · Twitter
Floyd Mayweather (@FloydMayweather) · Twitter
Chris Boar Bell (@BigStrongFast) · Twitter
Michael Jordan
Steve Young
Kelly Starrett (@mobilitywod) · Twitter

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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583: Kelly Starrett- Human Movement and Athletic Performance Icon 0

Aug 28, 2017

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin interview mobility pioneer and superstar Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a coach, physical therapist, author and speaker and has been instrumental in revolutionizing how athletes think about human movement and athletic performance. His 2013 book, Becoming a Supple Leopard has become a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. Kelly’s clients have included Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world and national record holding Olympic Lifting and Power athletes, Crossfit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes. Check out Kelly at www.mobilitywod.com and his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/sanfranciscocrossfit. TONS of awesome and actionable information.

What got him into what he is doing now? (3:38)
- Obsessed with mechanics
What got him to writing Supple Leopard? (14:37)
- Kids aren’t enriched enough
- Why are we training in the first place?
With kids starting sports at early ages, is there a fear of creating imbalances early? (20:24)
- Need to make a generalist to make a specialist later on
- Strive to develop good athletes
  - Train year-round
What do you do with athletes already established, with these imbalances from years of cheating? How do you change patterns and not change the athlete’s mechanics? (27:20)
- Strength and conditioning
- Position transfer exercises
- Getting athletes in more functional positions
How important is the priming of getting ready for a workout? (36:06)
- Find a program that you like
- Shift in mentality
- Ability to maintain a position
How did he get involved in CrossFit? (46:46)
- Mobilizing for position
How do you train Olympic lifts to fatigue? (52:48)
- Cross purposes around the patterning
- Treat it as a practice
When you look at CrossFit as a whole, what are the things you love about it and what can be changed? (59:00)
How much of a role does individual variance play into training? (1:01:25)
What are some of these foundational positions that you have identified, what people should be able to do? (1:04:52)
- Categorize movements
What is some of the common knowledge you see now that you think is bullshit? (1:08:04)
- Sold people that think things that look difficult are real fitness
Do you have any predictions on trends you see? (1:16:28)
- Coaching is the most important thing
- Believe in the home gym
What are you currently struggling with in business? What are you currently happy about? (1:21:41)
- Ripping each other off

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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582: [With Mike Matthews] Exercise Volume vs. Variety, Implementing Fringe Concepts, the Band Craze & MORE 0

Aug 26, 2017

Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin along with Guest Host Mike Matthews (www.muscleforlife.com) answer Pump Head questions about doing tons of volume for one exercise vs doing less with more exercises, strength exercises to avoid IT band issues, the band craze, and how to implement "fringe" concepts as presented by Dr. Mercola and Paul Chek without going off the deep end.

Mike talks his first kiss (3:42)
Mike talks about his humility (7:08)
- Value in doing things you suck at
- Great communicator
Shameless plug for Four Sigmatic / Has Mike dabbled in medicinal mushrooms? (13:13)
What are some supplements he has stayed away from that are popular currently? (16:53)
Quah question #1 – I see people doing a lot of volume of one exercise or less volume of a lot of exercises. Assuming the total volume is equal, what are the pros and cons of each? (22:32)
- CNS adaption – high volume of one exercise (pro)
  - Muscle imbalance (con)
- Get good at many exercises (pro)
  - Don’t master one exercise (con)
- Don’t get married to one
Quah question #2 – What are some strength exercises to work on to help with pain coming from the IT band? (32:20)
- Work on lateral strength
- Mobilize the hips
- Address the root cause
Quah question #3 – What do you think about the band craze? (42:16)
- People will create imbalances
- Explosive sports movements
- Don’t create as much muscle damage
Quah question #4 – You interview guys like Paul Chek and Dr. Mercola. How do you implement their ideologies without going off the deep end? (51:31)
- Always come in open minded
- Order of operations

People Mentioned:

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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581: The Ideal Warm Up Routine, Core Work & Lower Back Pain, Aesthetics Vs. Health & MORE 0

Aug 25, 2017

Kimera-Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to increase hunger and be able to eat more, core work and lower back pain, what a warm up should consist of and if being healthy meant being out of shape would they sacrifice aesthetics for health.

Guys talk candy (3:30)
- Juicy Fruit gum
- Melon heads
- Nerds
- Fun Heads
- Pixy Stix
Guys talk TV series that bring emotions out of you (11:28)
- Game of Thrones
- Sopranos
- Breaking Bad
Guys talk trying out the Organifi Red Juice (16:34)
- Adam has been drinking green/red together
Guys talk “beets” (21:03)
- Endurance Athletes
- Bodybuilders
- Adam gives update on macros prepping for Olympia
- Sal tells a “beet” story
Guys talk current shows they're watching (29:08)
- The Defiant Ones
- Last Chance U
Quah question #1 – What is the best way to increase hunger and build muscle? (31:53)
- Decide what is more important (put on muscle or play active sports)
- Eat lower fat foods earlier in the day
- Adam introduced cannabis after dinner to consume extra calories
- Send right signals to your body
  - Eat healthy
  - Quality sleep
  - Rest properly
Quah question #2 – Just started doing more core work, lower back is hurting. What am I doing wrong? (50:28)
- Flex at the spine
- Floor Crunch
- Recruitment pattern problem
  - Hip flexor dominant
Quah question #3 – What should a warmup routine consist of? (57:40)
- MAPS Prime/Prime Pro
- Prime your body for what you plan to do that day
  - What you train, is what you strengthen
- Treat all exercise as a skill
  - Perfect technique before you do
Quah question #4 – Hypothetically speaking, if being healthy meant being out of shape, would you sacrifice aesthetics for health? (1:11:37)
- Chase optimal health and wellness
  - Forget about aesthetics for awhile
- Never sacrifice your health

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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580: Mike Matthews- Bigger Leaner Stronger Bestselling Author & Fitness Entrepreneur 0

Aug 24, 2017

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview best selling author, fellow podcaster and business savvy fitness entrepreneur, Mike Matthews. Mike is a prolific writer, having written a dozen books including Bigger Leaner Stronger, Thinner Leaner Stronger, The Shredded Chef and more. Mike shares a similar philosophy on fitness and nutrition and reveals all in this podcast about his philosophies and the inner workings of his business. You can find Mike at www.muscleforlife.com, www.legionathletics.com and you can also check out his podcast Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews. By the way, there is another full recording with Mike on his podcast with entirely new content. Finally, this podcast was filmed and the video from this podcast will be on Mind Pump TV (YouTube)

Guys talk their experiences with marijuana (3:10)
- Adam getting into medical marijuana business
- Sal talks about his family member who used cannabinoids for his cancer diagnosis
- Sal used to cure severe gut issues (CBD)
- Justin talks about using CBD to recall memories (early football years)
Guys talk about big businesses getting into the industry (17:00)
Do you think everyone should smoke weed? (21:55)
- Anything can be overused/become addicted
- A Band-Aid
- Use to run away from things
- Brain development
Guys talk supplement industry (29:00)
- Expensive to launch
- Optimize for growth
What advice would you give for someone wanting to buy supplements? (33:30)
- Do own research about the company/brand
- Serving size to protein ratio
How widespread is the shenanigans in the supplement manufacturer side? (43:19)
Mike talks about Legion (48:40)
Supplement industry changing? (51:10)
- Ingredients
- Organic
- Non-GMO
- Getting organic products from China
Did Mike ever think about not getting into this industry? (59:40)
- Make the best stuff
- Confident in his execution
Mike gives examples of successes and failures recently? (1:03:45)
- Unflavored whey protein
- App
Guys talk business and revenue of success (1:09:25)
- Have good systems in place
- Find great people
- Culture
Self-image vs. Body image (1:21:10)
- Changing actions
- Being aware

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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579: Isometrics & Plyos as Trigger Sessions, Addressing Eating Disorders, Working the Floor as a Trainer & MORE 0

Aug 23, 2017

Organifi Quah! iTunes Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about Isometrics and plyos for trigger sessions, tactics for "working the floor" as a trainer, advice for clients with eating disorders and how being in Mind Pump compares to being in a band.

Guys talk about their weekends (4:15)
- Sal takes his kids to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
- Adam goes to see Sam Hunt
  - Adam used to "chew"
- Justin updates on his chickens
Kids and Social Media / Hiring people in the future using it (20:00)
Mind Pump having One Day Flash Sale this Thursday! (43:45)
- Sign up for 30 Days of Coaching to register
- Organifi Contest ideas?
Quah question #1 – Would different styles of plyometric and isometric training be good for trigger sessions? (47:07)
- Trigger sessions frequency builders
- Use to perfect form, ranges of motion
- Prioritize around goal
Quah question #2 – Can you guys explain some of your tactics that made you successful on the floor (big box gyms)? (57:00)
- Use how to use the front desk
- Learn how to use intercom
Quah question #3 – Have you worked with clients with eating disorders? (1:10:15)
- Make them feel comfortable
Quah question #4 – Justin, how does being in Mind Pump compare being in a band? (1:18:28)
- Chemistry

People Mentioned:

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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578: The Path to Achieving Optimal Health 0

Aug 21, 2017

This episode covers a variety of subjects but the the overarching topic for most of the episode is achieving optimal health. Sal, Adam & Justin talk about focusing on the root cause of why disease develops in the first place, the necessity of providing the nutrition the body needs for optimal function, clearing the mind and the benefits of getting out in nature.

Guys talk about “beef” (2:07)
- Pidgin language
Cannabinoid deficiency syndrome / Adam gives update on his Vitamin D levels (5:28)
- Address root cause
- Too much of anything can be bad
Guys talk the path to optimal health (17:15)
- Sal’s tells story of one of his clients
- Disconnect of communication with doctors
- “Wellness” manager
- Animal health
- Focus on creating optimal environment
  - Nutrition
  - Exercise
  - Sleep
- State of mind – “flow state”
  - Lose track of time
Final thoughts on the future of the business (59:35)

People Mentioned:

Dr. Justin Brink
Dr. Michael Ruscio
Joe Rogan
Jamie Wheel
Steven Kotler

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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577: Benefits of Resistance Band, Relieving Knee Pain, Transitioning to Online Coaching & MORE 0

Aug 19, 2017

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about advice they would give to trainers that are trying to transition into online coaching, thoughts about resistance bands, trainers with only a certification giving both workout and nutrition advice and correcting tight IT bands are causing knee pain.

Foursigmatic Rashi drink
Guys talk Game of Thrones (5:39)
Justin watches “softcore” porn on Netflix! (10:23)
- Below Her Mouth
Guys talk “cheating” (13:39)
- “Open” relationships
- Communication is key
- Serial monogamy
Quah question #1 – What advice would you give to trainers who are trying to transition into online coaching? (45:24)
- Build library of content
- Have platform set up to scale properly
- Use social media a lot more
  - Gain and attract people
  - Build your network/community
Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on resistance bands? (1:00:16)
- LOVE! In all their programs
- Don’t cause as much damage as weights
- Use to target sticking points in compound lifts
Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on trainers, only with a certification, giving out training and nutritional advice? Does having a degree trump self-obtained knowledge in your opinion? (1:08:06)
- Learn through experience
  - Apprenticeship
- Hunger and desire to learn is key
Quah question #4 – Tight IT bands are causing knee pain, what can you do to relive it? Foam rolling is not working. (1:19:06)
- Weakness/imbalance in the hips
- Need to address root cause of pain
- Foam roll into MAPS PRIME PRO

People Mentioned:

Dennis Rodman
Michael Jordan
Scottie Pippen
Mark Mastrov
Dr. Valter Longo
Ben Pakulski

Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com.

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573: Using Light Therapy to Increase Testosterone, Fade Scars & Stretch Marks, Improve Skin Tone & Texture & Improve Athletic Performance with Joovv Co-Founders Scott Nelson & Justin Strahan 0

Aug 14, 2017

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Joovv co-founders Scott Nelson & Justin Strahan. Joovv specializes in red light/infrared technology that seems to have a multitude of health benefits. Studies have shown that light therapy can increase testosterone levels, fade scars & stretch marks, improve skin tone & texture, aid in weight loss, reduce joint pain & inflammation and improve athletic performance. Everyone at Mind Pump is putting it to the test with one of their full body units and the results will be discussed in an upcoming episode. Want to join us in this test? Joovv makes it easy with a 60-day money back guarantee. Go to www.joovv.com/mindpump for $25 off your purchase.

How did they start their company? (5:30)
- Justin’s wife got him into red light therapy
- Wavelength, the intensity of light
They talk about what red light was used for? (9:20)
- Health conditions
In the studies you do see, do you see an individual variance between the people that use it? (12:00)
What is red light? (13:25)
- Enhances cellular function
How much red light do we get from sunlight? (16:22)
- Near-infrared
Any damaging effects from near infrared therapy? (17:35)
- No tanning effect
How are people using it now? (18:25)
- Aid with recovery
- Increase testosterone
- Skin Issues
- Different protocols?
- Hacks you have played with?
Their opinion of infrared saunas? (24:10)
How deep does this light penetrate? (28:20)
What are the exciting studies they have seen? (32:25)
What does a typical treatment look like? (36:40)
How long have the guy's been in business? (37:15)
- Started in the beauty realm
- Bio-hackers took it to a new level
- Professional athletes
- 60 day no hassle return policy
What can people expect in the short/long term with the benefits from red light therapy? (40:18)
What different devices do they have? / How do they use them in their own lives? (41:31)
What are the bio-hackers using this therapy for? (50:35)

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Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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572: The Vegan Advantage, Sensitive Topics & Becoming a Better Trainer 0

Aug 12, 2017

Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about going vegan, their most sensitive topic to discuss and the moment they got on the path to becoming the trainers they are today.

Sal talks cordyceps (3:10)
- Four Sigmatic
- Pre-workout gains
  - Endurance workouts
- Stamin
Sucralose and FDA daily intake / Pre-workouts (12:20)
- FDA Guidelines
- Gut impact
Adam talks Atomic Blonde, other films (21:17)
- Kingsman: The Secret Service
- Pacific Rim
Adam listens to books at 3x speed! (25:33)
- Forces him to get into flow state
- Retains the information better
Quah question #1 – What do you say to someone who says going vegan made them feel better? Moderation and balance the better way to go? (31:40)
- Listen to your body
- Tracking
  - Be aware of what you are eating
- Most vegans have to supplement
Quah question #2 – What are the hardest/most sensitive topics to discuss on the podcast? (47:10)
- Sal
  - His children and divorce
  - Puts blame on himself/doing wrong thing
- Justin
  - Gets defensive when placed in a corner
  - Doesn’t like getting help
- Adam
  - Seeks out things that make him uncomfortable
  - Open book
  - His work ethic
Quah question #3 – Can you pinpoint the moment that made you the trainer you are today? (1:08:21)
- Sal
  - The purpose behind what he does
  - Being open-minded to training himself
- Justin
  - Always wanted to improve his performance and others
  - Shadow himself with someone who knows more/master of what they do
- Adam
  - Got an offer for promotion below his self-worth
  - No one can influence his self-growth/improvement

Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com

Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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571: The Truth About Test Boosters, Staying Healthy & Injury Free, Pros & Cons of Dairy & MORE 0

Aug 11, 2017

Kimera-Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the efficacy of test boosters,friends that don't listen to advice and what to do, the good, bad and ugly about dairy and body maintenance protocols to stay healthy & injury free.

Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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570: Ben Pakulski & Alvin Brown on Phasing Training & Diet, Cardio & Muscle Gain, Intra-Set Stretching for Muscle Growth, Sleep Hacks & MORE 0

Aug 10, 2017

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Ben Pakulski and Alvin Brown about cortisol resistance, phasing workouts, eating according to workout phase, cardio and muscle gain, breathing, intra-set stretching, sleep, gratitude, being present and much more. Check out Ben's Muscle Expert Podcast and his website at www.benpakulski.com.

Ben puts Adam through workout (4:48)
Ben talks about working with Hany Rambod (7:30)
- Consistently over trained
- Body always inflamed
Did Ben ever experience adrenal fatigue? (10:12)
Cortisol resistance, what does he think about it? (13:00)
- Beast Mode
- Blood sugar dip
- Reduce exposure to what you are resistant to
- Sleep quality
Guys talk mindset
How does Ben train now? (22:50)
What is his opinion on hypertrophy stimulus? (25:00)
- Eating protocol
Ben explains AMPK and mTOR (29:00)
- Regulating energy balance
- Based on your goal
How does he manage his stress? (31:25)
- Breathing patterns intra-workout
Ben talks about a study he conducted for loaded intra-workout stretching (34:20)
- Muscle fiber hypertrophy
- Muscle fiber hyperplasia
How is the weight (muscle) loss going for him? (40:30)
- Loves training again
- Eating a lot less
Is there anything he is monitoring while losing this muscle? (42:10)
- Testosterone levels
Guys discuss biohacking sleep (45:15)
- Blackout blinds
- Keeping room cool
- No devices about an hour before bed
- Lights out when the sun goes down
- Mattress quality
- Turn Wifi off
- Ben working with someone to create own mattress
- Float tanks
The guys talk about stress management (59:40)
- Start/Finish day with gratitude
- Anxiety
How to be more mindful? (1:02:50)
- Noting state changes
- Energy beings
- Extreme sports and athletes
  - Flow state
- Power of present moment
- Step out of comfort zone
- Perception of time
Does he have any hacks that he does to stay more present? (1:20:20)
How could he have used being present/mindful in his bodybuilding days? Gives advice to bodybuilders. (1:23:00)
- Take ownership/control of your life
- Meditation
  - Perception controls your life
- Have to enjoy the process

Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates.

Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company’s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at www.bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!

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569: CrossFit Games Analysis, How to Build Confidence, 3 Ideal Supplements & MORE 0

Aug 9, 2017

Organifi Quah! iTunes review winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the CrossFit games and if CrossFit athletes are the fittest in the world, if they could only take 3 or fewer supplements what they would be, how they built confidence and the dumbest piece of fitness equipment.

Guys about fitness freaks of nature (3:50)
- Genetics
- Human geniuses
- CRISPR
Guys talk weekend sporting events (12:10)
- Hall of Fame speeches
- Usain Bolt’s final race
Guys talk Justin’s BIG meeting / Having confidence (16:30)
- Go do you
Adam talks his Green Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes (22:00)
Sal and his family make homemade tomato sauce (24:20)
Quah question #1 – Did you guys watch the CrossFit games? Do you think they are truly the fittest in the world? (28:55)
- What is your definition of fittest?
- Specialized skill
- Not a great way to stay/get in shape
- Approach mentality of it’s a sport
Quah question #2 – If you can only take 3 or fewer different supplements, what would they be? (48:00)
- Adam focusing on vitamin D intake
- Sal always takes probiotic for gut health
- Justin drinking green juice lately
  - Ashwagandha
Quah question #3 – How did you guys build confidence? (58:30)
- Adam bullied as a kid
  - Realized people reflecting their own insecurities
- Justin felt most comfortable/confident through sports
  - Put himself in uncomfortable situations to build himself up
- Sal was very assertive
  - Oldest of 4 siblings
- Confidence is self-belief
Quah question #4 – What is the dumbest piece of fitness equipment you have purchased? (1:19:15)
- Body Blade
- Perform better website
  - Vibrating foam roller
- Battle Ropes
- Olympic greens
- Vertical jump test

Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)

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568: Social Media, Podcasting, Sales & the Business of Fitness 0

Aug 7, 2017

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin dive into social media, podcast trends, fitness sales and the business of fitness.

Why is Gary Vee better than us? (2:00)
- Speaks to the younger generation
- Genuine
- Choice of music in YouTube videos
Monetization of podcasts (9:05)
- Segment podcast
  - Take a poll of the forum what podcasts they listen to
- What makes someone want to share something
  - Influences
- Growth of YouTube
Podcasts Awards / Guys talk awards from their days at 24 Hour Fitness (27:25)
- Adam won trips to Hawaii 7 times
- Sal won best seller for the day at a grand opening
- Guys talk people who made them better trainers
The business of Fitness (1:01:00)
- Start up’s vs. huge tech companies
  - Growth
- Know your WHY
- At-home workouts
- Challenges for prizes

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