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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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2600: Mike O’Hearn 0
May 19, 2025

Mike O’Hearn

  • Why he was bred for bodybuilding. (2:06)

  • Growing up in a big family. (3:44)

  • The guy who likes the journey will do better than the man who wants the destination. (5:28)

  • Why he decided to go natural. (8:15)

  • Tips for continuing to perform long-term. (14:33)

  • How much has having a child changed his life? (17:53)

  • Why he appreciates being an older father. (22:14)

  • The drastic changes in gym culture. (24:42)

  • Favorite workout partners. (28:37)

  • His unique friendship with Stan Efferding. (32:31)

  • Nutrition advice for longevity. (35:07)

  • His transition from stage to screen. (39:24)

  • His experience on American Gladiators. (41:02)

  • “It’s not the shows that win it, it’s what you do with yourself, your personality/image.” His mindset behind building his wealth outside of fitness. (46:21)

  • The impact of his partner. (51:13)

  • Does working out get better as you get older? (54:10)

  • Put yourself around high-performing people. (59:29)

  • Being the ‘meme’ guy. (1:05:47)

  • “The finance shouldn’t outride the energy.” (1:07:19)

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2599: Eight Weird Signs That You Should Avoid Gluten & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 17, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 weird signs that you should avoid gluten. (1:45)

  • Why is fitness so EFFECTIVE for depression and anxiety? (22:07)

  • Don’t forget to bring Zbiotics to your next party or gathering. (29:00)

  • The Schafer’s Lego Land experience. (32:19)

  • Saffron is a natural compound for depression and anxiety. (45:43)

  • Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press. (46:55)

  • 3-part bonus series for trainers dropping on May 19th! (1:00:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice for jumping and getting into personal training? (1:01:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Where do I go after I finish Symmetry to make sure I can keep this momentum going to live pretty much pain-free and moving freely? (1:13:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – When would you guys recommend someone get liposuction? (1:22:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Do I need to educate myself a little more before hiring a coach? And if so, how exactly? (1:32:53)

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2598: The 5 Best Diets for Any Goal & More (Listener Coaching) 0
May 16, 2025

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 5 best diets for ANY goal. (1:38)

  • The MOST common mistake people make with fitness & diet. (19:53)

  • The BEST recovery tool to manage stress. (31:03)

  • Terrible/harming tactics by mainstream media. (35:27)

  • Creatine and depression. (41:27)

  • The history of ginseng. (44:12)

  • The conspiracy theory behind art. (48:36)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (53:12)

  • Mind Pump Recommends You Can’t Ask That on Netflix. (56:21)

  • Train the Trainer 3-Part Bonus Series dropping May 19th! (1:00:47)

  • #Quah question #1 – What do you guys do to keep up strength when resting an injury? (1:01:37)

  • #Quah question #2 – What should you do if you are reverse dieting but see weight gain? (1:04:17)

  • #Quah question #3 – Will taking NSAID’s to treat an acute injury completely negate gains from strength training? (1:06:04)

  • #Quah question #4 – How do you see AI affecting the fitness industry? What are the pros and cons that can come of its involvement for trainers, nutrition coaches and their clients? (1:09:26)

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2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! 0
May 15, 2025

Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This!

  • The challenges for people taking GLP-1s. (1:10)

  • GLP-1s do NOT cause muscle loss. (3:10)

  • The under-muscled epidemic. (5:48)

  • The way GLP-1s work and what they do. (7:45)

  • Obesity vs. under muscled. (11:12)

  • Losing muscle is bad. How do you stop that from happening when on a GLP-1?

  • #1 - Titrate the dose if too strong. Why you should go through a compound pharmacy. (13:30)

  • #2 - Eat high protein. (16:49)

  • #3 - Lift daily. (20:32)

  • #4 - Drink ½ to 1 gallon of water daily. (24:18)

  • #5 - Use essential amino acids, creatine, electrolytes, HMB. (25:42)

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2596: Five Ways to Build Muscle Without Adding Weight to the Bar & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 14, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways to progressively overload the body without adding weight to the bar. (2:00)

  • Can sodium curb your carb cravings? (24:55)

  • Arrival fallacy. (27:08)

  • Salt water vs chlorine. (31:54)

  • ADHD medications and the impact of the modeling of the brain. (37:02)

  • Mind Pump Group Coaching is back! (52:49)

  • The euphoric feeling from Ned. (54:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to eat to get a bigger chest and shoulders and more of an upper body for function and fashion? (56:13)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there something that you would suggest for someone who has limited weights to progressively overload? (1:13:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What are your recommended best practices when training youth athletes? (1:20:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Should I continue to strength train 4-5 days a week if my sleep is poor? (1:29:59)

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2595: Mike Israetel Unplugged (Explicit Content) 0
May 12, 2025

Mike Israetel

  • How powerful is muscle memory? (1:35)

  • The amount of strength training required for the average person to build muscle. (10:01)

  • Why in some cases doing less is best. (14:57)

  • His demons and sharing his own personal journey. (19:00)

  • Balancing relationships, family, and business. (23:20)

  • GLP-1s are here to stay! (29:21)

  • Any downsides to myostatin-inhibiting drugs? (35:05)

  • Hot takes on reverse dieting. (38:45)

  • Science-based vs. being a practitioner. (52:48)

  • Calling out the cortisol junkies. (58:52)

  • Why going down the difficult route is how you are going to get in shape. (1:05:30)

  • What advice has he changed his mind on? (1:12:14)

  • Highlighting the indirect results of taking a GLP-1. (1:16:48)

  • The downstream negative effects of “exercise in a pill.” (1:21:26)

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2594: Six Easy Steps to Good Health & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 10, 2025

In This Episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin Coach Four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 EASY steps to good health. (1:43)

  • Seek out being bored. (26:25)

  • Adam and Doug’s driving experience. (36:32)

  • The Paleovalley protein diet. (42:27)

  • Negative motivation. (45:11)

  • When your wife doesn’t get it. (47:57)

  • Porsche experience. (49:50)

  • Probiotics and muscle strength. (54:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What’s the best weight training approach to getting my speed back? (57:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice on boosting my appetite? I find food repulsive. (1:11:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How long can you stay in a cut without losing the progress I made on a reverse diet (1:19:55)

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2593: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF & More (Listener Coaching) 0
May 9, 2025

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: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF!(1:39)

  • The importance of a good night’s sleep. (18:31)

  • Creatine to improve brain function. (24:59)

  • A check-in with Mark who was a former winner of the Rock Recovery Center scholarship. (26:21)

  • Calling out poor trainers in the space and the importance of building your business the RIGHT way. (39:03)

  • Social media does NOT reflect reality. (44:33)

  • Adam’s ribs are the best. (47:02)

  • What makes a trainer or coach effective. (49:51)

  • Crazy stats with Adam. (55:09)

  • We are heading towards an existential crisis. (57:01)

  • Like father, like son. (58:55)

  • #Quah question #1 – How can I work on getting deeper into the squat position? (1:00:45)

  • #Quah question #2 – As a trainer, are you still learning something new every day? If so, what? (1:03:40)

  • #Quah question #3 – How do you transition to a healthy relationship with food, after counting macros and being regimented a long time? (1:07:08)

  • #Quah question #4 – Tips on coming back from being sick. I've been out with double sinus and ear infections since 4/17. No lifting, no anything for 12 days. Lost 5lbs and feeling weak. What do I do, same workout, lower weights? Lower weights, lower reps? (1:10:36)

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2592: Six Things Every Dad Should Do 0
May 8, 2025

6 Things Every Dad Should Do

  • The fatherless effect. (1:10)

  • Dad’s impact on the health of the family. (3:39)

  • 6 Things Every New Dad Should Do

  • #1 - Be strong and fit. (5:44)

  • #2 - Be hard-working. (13:41)

  • #3 - Learn how to defend your family. (17:24)

  • #4 - Understand your wife. (21:48)

  • #5 - Pursue faith. (29:20)

  • #6 - Invest well. (37:14)

  • Questions:

  • What’s the best workout? (44:15)

  • Best supplements? (45:36)

  • Any good books? (46:36)

  • What about TRT? (47:44)

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2591: The Best Bodybuilding Exercises for Every Body Part & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 7, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best exercises for every body part for bodybuilding. (2:20)

  • Colostrum for gut health. (14:48)

  • Selling the muscle memory investment strategy. (18:19)

  • How sauna use improves vo2 max when combined with exercise. (30:20)

  • Reducing puffy eyes with Caldera. (33:08)

  • Are lambs immune to snake venom? (36:04)

  • Why the change in dog poop color? (38:17)

  • The weirdest thing the guys have eaten. (42:07)

  • Creatine side effects. (49:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I am having issues with being injury-prone. Any guidance regarding better warmups and cooldowns, as well as information about possibly changing my training style? (54:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I train in weightlifting to gain more muscle and mobility to be able to work on these calisthenics skills? (1:10:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you suggest approaching training for bone health and overall strength? (1:21:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I change my body to want to eat and reverse dieting with the goal to still lose about another 25 lbs.? (1:28:27)

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2590: How Moms Crush Fitness Goals 0
May 5, 2025

How Moms Crush Fitness Goals

  • A mother’s sacrifice for their family. (1:31)

  • Fitness physics. (4:36)

  • The MOST effective intervention for anxiety and depression is becoming more fit and healthy. (7:10)

  • The downstream effects of mom becoming healthier & fit. (8:45)

  • #1 - Your example improves the health of the family. (10:07)

  • #2 - It doesn’t take much time to make a huge impact with proper strength training. (20:00)

  • #3 - Focus on health/performance, and the rest follows. (24:13)

  • #4 - A fit, healthier version of you is most effective. (29:50)

  • Questions:

  • How should I structure my diet for fat loss? (30:20)

  • What are good supplements to take? (32:55)

  • How much cardio should I do? (34:38)

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2589: Five Ways Real Food Makes You Lean & Healthy & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 3, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways REAL food makes you lean and healthy. (1:53)

  • What compound has Sal excited? (28:28)

  • Like fathers, like sons. (32:55)

  • Dahlia has hit the gangster stage. (37:08)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (38:44)

  • The ultimate duo for gut repair and inflammation. (39:43)

  • Justin has a bone to pick. (42:10)

  • Interesting bragging rights. (48:50)

  • Chlorine and dry skin remedies. (51:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – With a goal of overall health and longevity, how could I implement cardio into MAPS fitness programs without overtraining? (55:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it worth bulking to build a butt if I cannot connect to these muscles? (1:05:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Where do you draw the line of turning down big private sector opportunities to follow a path you’re more passionate about, even if it slows down your financial goals? (1:10:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I can't seem to lose the body fat I put on during the reverse diet. What happened? (1:30:10)

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2588: The Perfect 6-Step Pre-Workout Routine & More (Listener Coaching) 0
May 2, 2025

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 perfect 6-step pre-workout. (1:11)

  • How long do you have to be off caffeine before you are new to it again? (18:34)

  • Not discounting the quality of life. (22:12)

  • #Skinnytok and bad trends. (30:51)

  • Sold on the Christian revival? (45:10)

  • Vuori’s wild growth. (51:49)

  • Sign up today for the 3-part bonus trainer series! (54:24)

  • #Quah question #1 – How many times in a year should I switch between cutting and bulking? Should the year be divided into quarters, or should I change more frequently? (55:46)

  • #Quah question #2 – For those who despise social media, how would you recommend using it effectively to help grow a business? How do you find a good balance? (59:39)

  • #Quah question #3 – How do you know if you're overtraining? I'm a 40-year-old woman who weight lifts 4/ days a week and does HIIT cardio 2 days a week. (1:05:25)

  • #Quah question #4 – Would it be fine to run MAPS Aesthetic 2 times in a row? (1:08:12)

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2587: This is What a Great Trainer Looks Like With Ben Bruno 0
May 1, 2025

Ben Bruno

  • How long has he been training? (1:11)

  • His love/hate relationship with the social media space with fitness. (2:05)

  • The keys to building life-long clients. (16:25)

  • The art of meeting a client where they are. (27:42)

  • The simple traits that set good trainers apart. (29:52)

  • Star f*****. (43:01)

  • Do right by people. (50:50)

  • His mentors in the fitness space. (55:59)

  • Being a generalist vs. having a niche. (1:02:19)

  • As a trainer you can only have good days and great days. (1:06:44)

  • Training actors vs. athletes. (1:12:06)

  • What clients have made the biggest impact on him? (1:16:36)

  • Life is not all you see on social media. (1:19:11)

  • Frustrating “science dorks.” (1:21:24)

  • Is the barbell hip thrust overrated? (1:30:17)

  • Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. (1:34:23)

  • Knowing your audience and how to speak. (1:44:30)

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2586: Five Diets Everyone Should Try 0
Apr 30, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 diets everyone should try at least once. (2:02)

  • If you have non-stick cookware, throw it away! (25:21)

  • The benefits of blood donation for men. (28:42)

  • The neuroprotective benefits of the CBC cannabinoid. (34:14)

  • The end-of-life rally. (39:34)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Drops in a bottle theory. (44:50)

  • Parent hacks. (50:17)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing on Netflix. (52:16)

  • AI bass. (58:17)

  • LMNT x sauna. (1:00:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I need to adjust my training so that I can maintain a lower heart rate and not get so gassed when lifting in the 15-20 rep range specifically? (1:01:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it worthwhile to supplement with peptides for a healthy lifestyle and performance, specifically CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin? Or is it not worth the money? (1:11:58)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What should a high school wrestler do in the off-season? (1:23:21)

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2585: How to Become the Ultimate Hybrid Athlete 0
Apr 28, 2025

How to Become the Ultimate Hybrid Athlete

  • What is a hybrid athlete, and why is it trending? (1:18)

  • The biggest mistakes this avatar makes. (5:04)

  • How to Become the Ultimate Hybrid Athlete: The Ultimate Balanced Weekly Routine (18:35)

  • Day 1: Focus on strength.

  • Day 2: Mobility.

  • Day 3: Off.

  • Day 4: Functionality.

  • Day 5: Endurance.

  • Day 6&7: Off.

  • Questions:

  • What does a hybrid athlete look like? (26:57)

  • I want to attain a specific look and sculpt my body. Is this the best way to train? (28:39)

  • How can I train like a hybrid athlete with minimal time? (30:38)

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2584: How to Cold Plunge the Right Way & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 26, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to cold plunge the RIGHT way. (2:05)

  • The power of food. (21:05)

  • Doug’s experience at the World Shakuhachi Festival. (27:38)

  • Wearing the appropriate outfit for where you are. (33:40)

  • Easter with The Di Stefano’s. (40:10)

  • Introducing Mind Pump’s newest partner, Jolie. (47:44)

  • Probiotics as performance-enhancing supplements. (51:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I change anything about my training during this transition period, while I’m still between stress and not-so-ideal recovery? (54:31)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Should I open a private training studio? (1:03:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the best program for fat loss/building strength during menopause? (1:16:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on getting started in the personal training space and being successful? (1:26:33)

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2583: The 5 Best Ways to Do Cardio & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Apr 25, 2025

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 5 BEST ways to do cardio. (1:40)

  • The more you know: Artificial dyes rebranded. (17:34)

  • Genius advertising. (21:31)

  • The great sardine debate. (25:05)

  • The best old school machines. (27:17)

  • An update on Adam’s sleep. (29:56)

  • DOGE. (34:53)

  • The guys go to meat stick flavor. (37:12)

  • The value of the game ‘Peekaboo’ for children. (37:52)

  • Aromatherapy for better sleep. (40:37)

  • It’s about the journey, not the destination. (47:25)

  • #Quah question #1 – Thoughts on the Australia study on creatine showing no more muscle gain than someone not taking creatine? (56:15)

  • #Quah question #2 – Why does my second working set often feel better than the first one? The same even applies to reps. (1:02:17)

  • #Quah question #3 – I'm falling into a peptide rabbit hole and am getting blasted with social media marketing for them. When/how do I know it's time to pull the trigger on introducing them? What boxes need to be checked first? (1:04:55)

  • #Quah question #4 – How do I make myself get to the gym when I know I need to go? (1:09:21)

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2582: The Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause With Dr. Mary Claire Haver 0
Apr 24, 2025

Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause with Mary Claire Haver

  • What got her into what she does now? (1:30)

  • The dogma surrounding women’s health. (8:05)

  • What is menopause? Perimenopause? (14:56)

  • The average age of menopause. (21:34)

  • How much does birth control mask these symptoms? (22:27)

  • Why she believes antidepressants are overused. (24:00)

  • How much does genetics play a role in the symptoms that women experience versus the way they ate or dieted leading up to perimenopause? (25:31)

  • The not-so-common early signs and symptoms of perimenopause. (27:17)

  • What does hormone therapy look like? (29:29)

  • Zone of chaos. (32:22)

  • Non-hormonal interventions: Training & diet. (33:38)

  • Supplementation and menopause. (40:00)

  • Common mistakes women make when trying to self-medicate to help themselves. (41:28)

  • How do women equip themselves to speak with their doctor. (43:53)

  • Why HRT is optimal for most women. (45:19)

  • The typical hormone therapy options for women. (46:04)

  • Busting women’s fears surrounding HRT. (47:52)

  • Anything exciting on the horizon in this space? (48:35)

  • The standard HRT dose. (49:50)

  • Can a woman who previously survived breast cancer do hormone therapy? (51:59)

  • PCOS and perimenopause. (52:57)

  • Let’s talk about your libido. (53:43)

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2581: The 4 Stupid Reasons You’re NOT Getting Results & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 23, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 4 stupid reasons you’re NOT getting results. (2:23)

  • Always be a student. (30:01)

  • Chlorophyll is an excellent detoxifier. (35:56)

  • Yet another come-to-Jesus moment for Sal. (39:03)

  • Interesting snacking trends. (44:53)

  • Mind Pump Live: Trainer Event at Mind Pump HQ. (51:02)

  • Mind Pump Cookoff! (52:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I feel like I’m doing the right things, but the scale is not moving. Where should I go from here? (55:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I balance my business life with my love life? I wanted to get your thoughts on the grind while balancing love life with your partner. (1:02:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How did you determine that fitness is what you loved and what you wanted to do for the rest of your lives? How much of it did you actually love? How much of it did you not enjoy? (1:21:47)

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2580: Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Your Progress 0
Apr 21, 2025

Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Progress

  • Why this is a bigger problem than fitness fanatics would like to admit. (1:15)

  • What is junk volume? (3:45)

  • Why do we like it? (7:42)

  • Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Progress, Do These 5 Things Instead.

  • #1 - Focus on the exercises that matter. (11:12)

  • #2 - Don’t compromise recovery unless it makes a LOT of sense. (14:40)

  • #3 - The pump doesn’t matter. (23:17)

  • #4 - Total volume is more important than a specific volume. (25:05)

  • #5 - Spend extra time on mobility. (28:49)

  • Questions:

  • What are some of the biggest junk volume exercises? (32:05)

  • Are machines typically junk volume? (33:37)

  • Why do we see so many fitness influencers doing junk volume? (35:44)

  • Why do pro bodybuilders do junk volume? (37:45)

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2579: Raise Your Testosterone in 30 Days (This Will Work!) & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 19, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Raise your testosterone in 30 days by following these 5 steps. (1:43)

  • Let’s get clear on detoxification. (25:38)

  • The safety profile of creatine. (28:32)

  • The nefarious agenda against meat. (32:18)

  • Bad Dad moment. (42:14)

  • The use of probiotics to improve muscle strength. (51:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – If I were your client, how would you direct me on my fitness journey and where to go next? (53:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What are the best alternatives for deadlifts and squats? How can I program them into the MAPS programs, and more specifically, should I program in sled training so that I can train pain-freely as much as possible? (1:05:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I’ve been reverse dieting and building strength for a couple of months. Should I continue after starting TRT? When should I switch to a fat loss phase? (1:16:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – While I consistently see positive changes in my physique and I love my routine, I have mostly reached a strength plateau. Am I still gaining even though I’m not seeing the same strength gains? (1:23:17)

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2578: Get Abs That Pop: The Perfect Core Workout & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Apr 18, 2025

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: Get abs that pop! The perfect core workout. (1:52)

  • A STAPLE supplement for mental health. (17:35)

  • Parenting blunders. (23:23)

  • Shilajit for gut health! (28:48)

  • The MOST rewarding partnership. (34:19)

  • The protective effects of religion and the father’s impact on their child’s spiritual practice. (37:42)

  • Navigating the ethics of bringing back the dire wolves. (46:36)

  • #Quah question #1 – Is there a specific range of caloric surplus for optimal muscle growth? Is there a specific range for a caloric deficit to not lose muscle? (58:04)

  • #Quah question #2 – What would you recommend I eat before working out? I am typically not hungry and only have a coffee before my morning workout. I have read that eating something before working out could be beneficial. I am 53 years old and currently doing a 90-day transformation program. I always work out in the morning before work. (1:01:35)

  • #Quah question #3 – What are the best natural ways to lower cortisol? (1:04:09)

  • #Quah question #4 – How can you not lose upper body gains or become too imbalanced while training after suffering an injury? (1:05:51)

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2577: Should Women Train & Diet Differently From Men? 0
Apr 17, 2025

Should Women Train and Diet Differently from Men?

  • What makes women physically different than men? (1:19)

  • What are some of the considerations you take when training a female? (4:26)

  • Should Women Train and Diet Differently from Men?

  • Diet. (6:59)

  • Training. (12:58)

  • Aesthetics. (16:22)

  • Supplements. (20:45)

  • Special considerations. (22:45)

  • Individual variance trumps everything. (25:16)

  • Questions:

  • Should I train differently based on my cycle? (29:22)

  • Should I take more calcium for osteoporosis risk? (31:53)

  • Best way to exercise while pregnant? (34:14)

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2576: Top 5 Superfoods Trainers LOVE for Their Clients & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 16, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 superfoods trainers LOVE for their clients. (2:09)

  • What actually causes muscle growth? (21:23)

  • Sal’s weekly training update. (25:53)

  • Justin’s Road to 315. (29:23)

  • Signs of overreaching. (32:58)

  • Attracting high-end health clients. (35:41)

  • Red light to reduce sunburns. (38:20)

  • Super mom! (41:18)

  • Conceptional vs. reality. (44:46)

  • E-bikes are the move. (48:04)

  • One of the BEST supplements for blue-collar workers. (51:45)

  • Vitamin D and hormones. (54:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I change my workouts accordingly without overtraining during this cut, all while trying to help with my hip mobility issues and SI joint pain? (1:00:42) 

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I successfully implemented a reverse diet alongside MAPS Split, starting from a low of 1700 calories. Now that I've completed phase 3, should I repeat MAPS Split in a caloric deficit, or transition to MAPS Anabolic? (1:13:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any tips you have for believing in yourself, and your abilities, and going for it? Would you recommend contacting successful trainers and mentoring/shadowing with them, and learning the trade? (1:22:19)

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