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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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Now displaying: 2024
2399: The Truth About Max Protein Absorption, the Ideal Way to Start a Fat Loss Journey, Ways to Release Stress & Tension from the Body & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 10, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’ve plateaued here is something that can get you to progress again/that will build more muscle & strength. (1:55)

  • The sourcing of the meat from Butcher Box. (12:35)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (15:16)

  • Navigating the emotional differences between men and women. (19:23)

  • When to allow access to the internet for your children. (36:55)

  • The seven types of friends everyone should have. (40:26)

  • The AMAZING digestibility of Paleovalley’s bone broth protein powder. (52:53)

  • Why all men need a few good nicknames. (54:05)

  • Shout out to Ann Svogun! (58:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What are your thoughts on protein sources specifically supplements to ensure maximum absorption when tracking your macro goals? (59:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you help me get to the root cause of why my left hamstring is causing me so much pain? (1:08:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice for a 44-year-old, mother of 3, on where to start if I want to gain muscle? How long do I stay in a bulk and when do you know when to cut? (1:19:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I can improve my sleep hygiene? (1:29:16)

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2398: How to Lose Arm Fat, Weird But Effective Exercises, the Ideal Shoulder Position When Overhead Pressing & More 0
Aug 9, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: A novel way to get your body to start building muscle and strength again. (1:18)

  • Mind Pump gets back to its roots with MAPS GLP-1 Coaching. (17:49)

  • Injectable or pill form? (24:07)

  • Thoughts on GLP-1s being recommended for pediatrics. (25:52)

  • The ULTIMATE scam. (28:17)

  • Good and bad kid quirks. (36:43)

  • The best candidates for cold plunging. (52:42)

  • Shout out to Dr. Lauren Fitz! (57:29)

  • #Quah question #1 - When you press overhead are you supposed to have the shoulders down and back in a packed position or let the scapula move freely? How much upper trap activation should be present? (58:44)

  • #Quah question #2 - I tend to attract older clients as a personal trainer. I love helping them reverse the aging process! However, what are the best ways to approach severe upper-crossed syndrome? That seems to be the issue I am addressing the most. (1:03:23)

  • #Quah question #3 - My arms carry a lot of fat. I’ve lost 15 lbs. and 23 inches overall (6 in my waist), but I haven’t lost any inches in my arms. Is there anything I can do to shrink my arms? (1:10:05)

  • #Quah question #4 - What is your favorite exercise that gets weird looks in the gym and is super effective/underrated? (1:13:25)

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2397: How Do I Train Like My Favorite Athlete? 0
Aug 8, 2024

How Do I Train Like My Favorite Athlete?

  • Training like your favorite athlete does NOT guarantee you will look like them. (1:53)

  • Common misconceptions that training like a pro will give you pro results: 

  • #1 - They are genetic anomalies. (5:10) 

  • #2 - Their training is VERY individualized. (7:09)

  • #3 - They are paid to perform. (11:46)

  • #4 - Train like them and you will get terrible results. (14:43)

  • What to do instead:

  • #1 - Correct your imbalances. (16:27)

  • #2 - Practice your sport. (21:08)

  • #3 - Get stronger. (23:10)

  • #4 - Mobility is key. (26:14)

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2396: The Best Way to Improve Your Squat, What to Do After Losing a Lot of Weight, Strength Training for Young Athletes & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 7, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you lift weights changes how you look. (2:31)

  • Being a badass. (12:05)

  • The fun process of building a MAPS program. (15:26)

  • Sal likes to drive fast. (16:51)

  • Adam’s hunt for creative car pathways. (17:41)

  • New studies on the entourage effect of cannabinoids. (25:56)

  • An appreciation of old muscle cars and the feeling of being present. (29:15)

  • The ‘skibidi toilet’ viral trend. (41:02)

  • Addressing the controversial Olympics opening ceremony. (45:45)

  • The race to autonomous cars. (53:48)

  • The latest deal from NASM. (58:33)

  • Shout out to the FREE ‘How to Build a Profitable 7 or 8-Figure Coaching Business’ webinar with Jason Phillips and Adam. (1:00:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What are your thoughts on athletes who do not have an “offseason”, but would still like some muscle gains? (1:03:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I best utilize these higher-than-normal testosterone levels to optimize my strength and muscle building? (1:17:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Is it better to work with clients on perfecting a deeper range of motion with their squats first or heavier weights and build strength? (1:28:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How would you incorporate MAPS programs for an athlete who does their sport year-round? (1:40:10)

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2395: Why Mind Pump Doesn’t Give Meal Plans 0
Aug 5, 2024

Why Mind Pump Doesn’t Give Meal Plans

  • Why Mind Pump does NOT give diet plans. (1:19)

  • Reasons why they work (temporarily). (7:15)

  • Reasons why they suck. (10:43)

  • What to do instead. (19:55)

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2394: Tips for Adding Muscle Mass as a Hardgainer, Ways to Prevent Post-Ozempic Fat Gain, How to Prevent Injuries & More Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 3, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST strength training workout for 85% of the population. (1:51)

  • The role and benefits of Bifidobacteria. (15:00)

  • Drumsticks are the margarine of ice cream. (21:03)

  • Japan’s ‘fat’ tax and how ‘breakfast’ has been sold to our kids. (26:55)

  • The BEST sunscreen you will find anywhere! (38:21)

  • The stories we told ourselves that sounded normal at the time. (43:00)

  • Trigger sessions are now mainstream! (47:06)

  • An important PSA for trainers and coaches. (52:22)

  • Shout out to the book Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free, by  Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. (56:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - If training a higher volume than 8 sets per workout is more valuable, how would I do higher volume while still doing failure training without feeling nauseous after my workout? (57:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any suggestions for a permanent weight-loss solution without medication? (1:09:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What should progress look like for a beginner? How do I set myself up for success? What are good attainable goals I should be setting? (1:23:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Do you have any good resources to help me diagnose specific muscle weaknesses or imbalances? (1:37:16)

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2393: Tips for Losing the Last 5 Stubborn Pounds, When to Do a Deload Week, the Relationship Between Sitting & Low Back Pain & More 0
Aug 2, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. 

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The ONE thing you can do to simultaneously improve your cognitive function, help you build more muscle, and burn more fat. (2:26)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (14:07)

  • Going down the Jesse Ventura rabbit hole. (14:56)

  • Is Justin the best or worst storyteller in the world? (17:41)

  • Such an American idea. (24:26)

  • The ultimate insurance scam. (26:26)

  • The science of liquid breathing. (29:31)

  • Dogs can smell stress and alter their behavior.  (32:41)

  • An elephant that paints! (34:15)

  • The commonalities between leadership and coaching. (41:24)

  • Why the peptide GHK-CU is so good to use on your skin. (55:25)

  • Shout out to Presumed Innocent on Apple TV+. (1:00:32)

  • #Quah question #1 - Why is it so hard to lose the last 5 pounds?? What to do?? Even less calories?? More cardio? (1:03:21)

  • #Quah question #2 - Should I program scheduled deloads or just go by necessity? (1:08:49)

  • #Quah question #3 - Could long hours of sitting at work affect my hamstring strength and be a cause of lower back pain during lifting? (1:13:28)

  • #Quah question #4 - What are trends in the fitness market that you see and would recommend someone to invest in to create passive income? (1:17:45)

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2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno 0
Aug 1, 2024

Real Recovery Talk-Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno

  • Tom and Ben share their history of addiction and trauma. (2:16)

  • “Put the clients first and the money will be there.” The origin story of Rock Recovery Center. (25:17)

  • The dark world and hustle of ‘Body Brokers’. (31:07)

  • Are there common mistakes with treatment? (40:13)

  • Why any attempt to shield an alcoholic is doomed to fail. (42:29)

  • The importance of fitness for recovery. (44:57)

  • How quickly can they tell if someone will be successful through this process? (49:14)

  • What are some of the biggest obstacles patients encounter? (55:42)

  • Strategies for people in denial. (57:46)

  • “It’s not the amount of time that you spend with your children, it’s the intentionality behind it.” (1:01:49)

  • The role of the spiritual component in recovery. (1:05:51)

  • Is there a correlation to the level of addiction somebody has/gone through to the level of trauma they suffer from? (1:19:13)

  • The first steps you can take if you want help. (1:26:07)

  • Bringing awareness and staying authentic. (1:30:14)

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2391: Signs That Your Workout is Ruining Your Sleep, Where to Start as a Trainer in the Fitness Industry, How to Fix Post-Workout Headaches & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 31, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re on a low-carb diet increase your sodium intake! (2:30)

  • When old things become cool again. (7:28)

  • Sal’s daughter is a spitfire. (18:10)

  • ‘How to Build a Profitable 7 or 8-Figure Coaching Business’ free webinar. (19:45)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Skywalkers: A Love Story on Netflix. (24:50)

  • Kids say and do the darndest things. (30:13)

  • A lesson in trust. (35:05)

  • Getting excited about the challenge. (38:52)

  • Is mental illness the manifestation of spiritual illness? (41:03)

  • The best time to visit the coast. (48:46)

  • The Di Stefano’s love Ned! (51:17)

  • Shout out to Roya at the Fitness Equinox Beverly Hills. (54:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Given the drawbacks of training in a group format, would you advise I move forward with this opportunity to gain experience or keep trying/and or wait until a one-on-one training opportunity becomes available? (55:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Can poor sleep be related to your workouts? (1:08:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Is it less effective to cold plunge and use the sauna daily and if so, does it make sense to cycle these two things in order to continue to see and feel benefits? (1:18:05)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - I have been experiencing headaches doing shoulder exercises. Any advice to relive this? (1:31:57)

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2390: Should You Become a Personal Trainer? 0
Jul 29, 2024

Should You Become a Personal Trainer?

  • Why the guy’s got into the field of personal training. (1:19)

  • The moment you realize there is ‘real’ money in this. (5:54)

  • Personal training statistics. (12:37)

  • Should You Become a Personal Trainer?

  • #1 - Are you passionate about fitness and health? (14:46)

  • #2 - Are you passionate about people? (18:27)

  • #3 - Are you able to take ownership of people's success while simultaneously not taking it personally when they fail? (29:00)

  • #4 - How do you feel about sales? (33:24)

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2389: Natural Ways to Increase Testosterone, the Best Way to Warm Up Before a Game, Tips for Avoiding Overtraining & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 27, 2024

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the WORST ways to get fit, lean & healthy is to work out in groups. (1:54)

  • Running clubs are the new dating apps. (12:25)

  • How to sniff out bots. (20:09)

  • Using psilocybin to reset your brain. (23:45)

  • General characteristics of siblings. (29:45)

  • The unhappiest group of people are young adults. (43:19)

  • Developing character as a young man. (52:57)

  • New product alert from Legion! (57:49)

  • Don’t want this movie! (59:33)

  • Shout out to the FREE group for trainer’s Personal Trainer Growth Secrets on Facebook. (1:02:28)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - I lost my period 10 years ago due to all kinds of eating disorders. I have been a normal weight for 5 years now but struggled for most of them with binge eating. Should I start hormone therapy or stay the course? (1:03:50)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What are natural ways to increase testosterone? (1:18:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I coach a 14u girls softball team. If you were me or my assistant, what would you have my girls doing for the first 5-15 minutes before practice or a game? (1:29:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I continue to go to the gym daily, but not feel overtrained? (1:39:15)

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  • Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. **

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2388: The Best Time to Take Creatine, the Pros & Cons of Using Belts & Straps When Lifting, Changing MAPS Programs to Fit Your Goals & MORE (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 26, 2024

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The WORST shoes to lift weights in. (1:40)

  • Doug’s undercover bougie. (7:02)

  • Dressing up with Vuori. (11:02)

  • Date night with the Di Stefano’s. (13:39)

  • Horseback riding with Mind Pump. (15:25)

  • California wants to own your kids. (20:00)

  • The misconceptions around homeschooling. (22:45)

  • Beware of your feminine hygiene products. (25:56)

  • What are things we will look back on in 50 years and say, “That was crazy we did that?” (29:43)

  • The origin of the treadmill. (35:56)

  • Elon is enemy #1. (39:15)

  • Should the person running the country be a good businessman or a woman? (42:23)

  • Men who kiss their wives goodbye live longer. (47:13)

  • Beards bring ‘wizardly’ wisdom. (49:36)

  • Gym pet peeves. (52:33)

  • Shout out to The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man book by John Perkins. (57:01)

  • #Quah question #1 - When is the best or right time to take Creatine? (58:06)

  • #Quah question #2 - When following your programs is it ok to replace some upper body movements with lower? I noticed there are too many upper body exercises and as a female, I have a well-developed upper body and only want to maintain it. (1:01:07)

  • #Quah question #3 - If I have a specific goal of reaching the 1000lb club (deadlift, bench, and squat), is there any point you would suggest using tools such as a belt or straps? (1:06:23)

  • #Quah question #4 - Can you share who your "ideal" GLP-1 client is for the coaching you are offering? Lately, you have had conversations with listeners who you think are and are not ideal users for GLP1s. Would love to hear you talk more about this. (1:10:46)

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2387: How Much Should You Really Workout? 0
Jul 25, 2024

How Much Should You Really Workout?

  • The misconception around how much exercise you need to do to optimize your body’s progress. (2:07)

  • Why does exercise, if done properly, build muscle? (5:05)

  • “The goal is to do as little as possible, to elicit the most amount of change.” (11:38)

  • How Much Should You Really Workout and Things to Consider?

  • #1 - How often do you currently work out? (17:54)

  • #2 – How good is your sleep? (20:31)

  • #3 – How is your stress? (23:21)

  • #3 - How is your diet? (26:19)

  • What Does a Good Exercise Routine Look Like for the Average Person?

  • #1 – General activity: Walk more. (32:32)

  • #2 – Structured workout: Strength training (15-20 min. 5 days a week or 2 workouts a week to build. Half of that to maintain.) (36:02)

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2386: Testosterone Lowering Workouts to Avoid, Getting Off TRT, Supersetting Bilateral & Unilateral Movements & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 24, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best way to use a cold plunge! (2:28)

  • A discussion on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. (12:02)

  • Birthdays at the Schafer household. (25:34)

  • When your wife gets ‘closed.’ (31:52)

  • Mind Pump’s current Butcher Box favorites. (32:50)

  • What grosses you out when it comes to babies? (34:23)

  • Lab-grown brains. (37:47)

  • Aurelius is FULL of boy energy. (40:22)

  • How fitness is such an impactful thing for a kid to pick up. (46:35)

  • Shout out to the book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, by Tom O’Neill. (56:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Would coming off testosterone be appropriate for me, or staying on it? I am trying to find the root cause of my low sex drive and nutrient deficiencies. (58:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you superset bilateral and then move to unilateral exercises? (1:14:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I've recently become addicted to doing CrossFit, but my concerns are with doing these multi-body part movements and mobility. Should I also be doing isometrics, and if so, how often and which muscle parts are most important? (1:20:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What can I take from your guy's advice and change it to fit someone in their early 20s? (1:39:52)

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2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer 0
Jul 22, 2024

 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer

  • Drastically improve your odds of success by hiring a trainer. (1:38)

  • The misconception of the challenge and difficulty of getting fit and STAYING fit. (6:22)

  • You don’t know what you DON’T know. (8:40)

  • The resurgence of being a personal trainer. (11:08)

  • Why don’t most people invest in a personal trainer when they get a gym membership? (12:59)

  • How do I get a good trainer? (16:22)

  • 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer

  • #1 - They understand proper exercise. (17:23)

  • #2 - They can guide you through pitfalls. (22:27)

  • #3 – Accountability. (27:32)

  • #4 – Objectivity. (32:02)

  • #5 - It’s more enjoyable. (36:44)

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2384: The Benefit of Short Rest Periods, What to Do When You are Bored With Your Workout, How to Strength Train After Giving Birth & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 20, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: A subpar workout done CONSISTENTLY will outperform a perfect workout done inconsistently. (2:02)

  • The unwritten rules of the mosh pit and channeling your anger.  (9:59)

  • Introducing Mind Pump’s newest partner, Our Place. (30:35)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Worst Roommate Ever on Netflix. (39:03)

  • The guy's worst roommates. (43:47)

  • An investment in your sleep. (52:49)

  • Weird News with Sal: “Gay” bomb. (55:30)

  • Shout out to Scott Donnell! (58:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice on hitting a 500 lb. deadlift before I turn 50? (1:00:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Can you explain the reasoning behind the rest times in Phase 3 of MAPS Anabolic? (1:09:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Any insights on how to get better at getting up from an Asian squat without using hands? (1:17:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How does someone who has been consistently working out since age 12 or 13 keep variety in their training without sacrificing consistency? (1:26:03)

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2383: Increase Your Lifts By Strengthening Your Core, Ways to Teach Children About Health & Fitness, How to Adjust Calories Based on Activity Level & More 0
Jul 19, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. 

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Does the ‘pump’ build muscle and should you chase it? (1:42)

  • Oxytocin with Mom’s and Dad’s.  (8:49)

  • Things the guys do better than their partners. (10:38)

  • Culture is VERY important when it comes to obesity. (15:58)

  • Good gut health is good brain health. (25:35)

  • The mental challenges with cutting and bulking. (27:11)

  • Mind Pump’s favorite types of people in the gym. (36:51)

  • Off the rack with State & Liberty. (39:13)

  • What is in the water there?! (43:23)

  • Why does war breed more boys? (47:07)

  • The bio-hacking space is interesting. (51:22)

  • Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (56:57)

  • #Quah question #1 - Should you eat fewer calories on rest days? If so, how many fewer? (58:03)

  • #Quah question #2 - How important is having a strong core for the main lifts? Is there a certain percentage more you can expect to lift by strengthening the core? (1:01:55)

  • #Quah question #3 - How can I stop trap engagement while doing back exercises? (1:08:44)

  • #Quah question #4 - How do you teach your kids about health and fitness? I want my kids to be healthy, but I don't want them to develop an unhealthy relationship with exercise, diet, or their bodies. (1:13:28)

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  • Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off**

  • Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! **

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2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking 0
Jul 18, 2024

5 Biggest Challenges with Cutting & Bulking

  • Defining cutting and bulking. (1:28)

  • Why would someone want to do either one? (4:49)

  • The 5 Biggest Challenges with Cutting & Bulking.

  • #1 - “Feeling” fat or “feeling” small. (7:07)

  • #2 – The hunger or feeling full. (15:03)

  • #3 - The scale lies. (18:02)

  • #4 – How you work out. (25:05)

  • #5 - Overcorrecting (lack of patience). (28:34)

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2381: The Truth About Eating Protein After Working Out, How to Cut Back on Training Without Sacrificing Results, Ways to Build Muscle as a Long Distance Runner & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 17, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Is ‘cozy cardio’ valuable? (2:40)

  • Max’s first experience at Universal Studios. (13:06)

  • Embracing the moment and being patient as a parent. (19:06)

  • An unregulated and wild weekend with the Andrews. (25:26)

  • The Simpsons has always been edgy. (28:12)

  • Fireworks and crowds. (29:48)

  • Erroring with caution being a fitness fanatic around your kids. (31:47)

  • Phases of life with your children. (36:27)

  • Navigating challenging your ideas with your kids. (40:04)

  • What you do is WAY more impactful than what you say. (47:01)

  • Brilliant capitalism. (49:28)

  • Cannabis is NOT so taboo anymore. (50:33)

  • The chemistry and serendipity of Mind Pump Media. (55:57)

  • Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (59:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - I have important questions about the MAPS Muscle Mommy program. Please help! (1:03:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is there something I can do to grow the inside of my legs and get more definition? (1:18:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What are your thoughts on the importance of having protein right after a workout? (1:31:32)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - If I were to return to rowing, what would you advise for suggested time off? (1:35:58)

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  • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

  • Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. **

  • Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order of their best products **

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2380: Six Huge TRT Mistakes 0
Jul 15, 2024

  • The scary/disturbing decline of males’ testosterone levels. (1:09)

  • 6 Huge TRT Mistakes

  • #1 - No change in lifestyle. (6:02)

  • #2 - Adding training volume. (10:40)

  • #3 - No focus on mobility training. (13:55)

  • #4 - Masking poor health signals. (18:42)

  • #5 - Inconsistent dosing. (22:17)

  • #6 - More is not better. (25:44)

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2379: What to Do When Muscle Growth is Slow, Avoiding Muscle Loss When Cutting, Tips for Strength Training After Age 60 & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 13, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One more reason you should lift weights. (1:53)

  • Sierra Mist vs. Cierra Mistt. (12:36)

  • The podcast rush. (17:06)

  • Podcasting 101. (21:51)

  • Lessons learned from nearly a decade of podcasting. (26:16)

  • Becoming more ‘unplugged’. (40:51)

  • The most brilliant thing Adam has ever said! (50:35)

  • Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (54:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I’m a lifting newbie who has been consistent for about 8 months, but am not seeing as much progress as I would like. Am I doing something wrong or is it really this slow? (55:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - I’m hoping you guys can help me figure out what could have caused such a drastic single-body test? (1:16:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How can I program my strength training workouts to enhance my athletic performance without overtraining? But also, putting in many hours of MMA training as an MMA fighter. (1:28:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any long-term advice/strategies for training for the next decade? (1:39:26)

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2378: How to Minimize Fat Gain When Reverse Dieting, the Truth About Exercise Snacks, Kickstarting Growth in Stubborn Arms & More 0
Jul 12, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. 

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The exercise that you suck the most at is where all the gains are! (2:01)

  • Adam’s embarrassing bowling injury. (12:23)

  • Putting the chicken nuggets from Butcher Box through the ultimate test! (19:35)

  • I got my friends back! (24:14)

  • When your AI clone goes dark. (29:30)

  • Speculating on the future of education. (30:57)

  • The human nature learning curve of adopting AI. (34:08)

  • Cool technology. (42:37)

  • Weighing the pros and cons of assisted suicide. (44:26)

  • Making your property a cemetery. (49:23)

  • USA’s football blunder. (53:49)

  • Is Pat McAfee a sore loser? (56:41)

  • Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (59:44)

  • #Quah question #1 - How do you determine that you have spent enough time building muscle and will have something to reveal once you go into a deficit? Do you base it on time spent building or weight gain or something else? (1:02:04)

  • #Quah question #2 - Can you reverse diet after a show without putting on insane amounts of body fat? (1:06:39)

  • #Quah question #3 - What's your take on exercise snacks? Besides pull-ups and pushups, what other exercises are great to do during your breaks? (1:10:15)

  • #Quah question #4 - I’ve tried for 2 years to build the inner part of my bicep and nothing seems to work. When my arms are down to their sides, the part of the bicep that rests against my body looks awful! I work out 4x a week, and could lose 8-10 lbs. so nothing drastic…. I hate that part of my arms and I cover them up even in this heat. HELP! I want to go sleeveless! (1:14:20)

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  • Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus get $20 off! **

  • Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP24 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) **

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2377: The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take 0
Jul 11, 2024

The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take

  • Supplements DON’T come close to what proper diet, sleep, and lifestyle can do for you. (1:18)

  • Personal stories and experiences. (3:57)

  • The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take

  • #1 - Multivitamin. (8:13)

  • #2 - Protein powder. (13:27)

  • #3 - Electrolytes (if you consume whole food/low carb diet) (16:52)

  • #4 – Creatine. (22:06)

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2376: How to Activate Your Butt for Bigger Gains, the Best Way to Train as a Teenager, How to Come Off of a GLP-1 & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 10, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BIGGEST mistakes people make when trying to bring up a lagging body part. (2:30)

  • Adam’s a BIG golf guy. (11:43)

  • The insanity of politics. (18:50)

  • Using the GHK-CU peptide to heal the skin. (26:56)

  • The Brain Blend from Ned: A nice clean, euphoric feeling. (28:21)

  • Mind Pump cashing in on GLP-1s? (29:21)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The ultimate time-share scam! (36:45)

  • Adam’s dream house. (38:54)

  • Why are Sal’s daughters so violent with him? (40:14)

  • Vacation recap. (41:42)

  • It pays to write your own shit! (54:39)

  • Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (59:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - I'm having the hardest time finding moves that activate my core and butt better.  Any advice? (1:01:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any tips or advice on how to navigate being a father and a trainer? (1:14:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Teens usually overtrain & I've seen fellow teenagers take it to failure. They have physiques that are impressive for their age, but I’m wondering if it could be genetics or their training volume? (1:29:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How to transition off of Semaglutide? (1:43:36)

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2375: Is Summer the Perfect Time to Implement More Cardio-Based Workouts? 0
Jul 8, 2024

Is Summer the Perfect Time to Implement More Cardio-Based Workouts?

  • Cardio is terrible for fat loss. (1:28)

  • Cardio can be used as a tool to turbocharge fat loss the right way. (2:49)

  • The misconceptions surrounding cardio. (3:54)

  • Cardio 101. 

  • #1 - Do appropriate cardio. (6:22)

  • #2 - HIIT vs steady state. (13:37)

  • #3 - Watch your performance. (17:40)

  • #4 – Always incorporate strength training. (20:13)

  • #5 - Diet is paramount. (22:00)

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