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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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1893: The Best Way to Get Better at Push-Ups, the Truth About the Accuracy of Fitness Trackers, the Importance of Training the Core Through a Full Range of Motion & More 0
Sep 2, 2022

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.

1893: The Best Way to Get Better at Push-Ups, the Truth About the Accuracy of Fitness Trackers, the Importance of Training the Core Through a Full Range of Motion & More

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If your kids are fat, it’s your fault. (3:20)
  • Italians go HARD! (21:16)
  • NFL athletes are NOT normal. (23:17)
  • You wouldn’t put it past Donald Trump. (32:25)
  • Taking a problem and adding more to the problem. (33:52)
  • How Public Goods is meeting the demands of their customers. (42:57)
  • Felix Gray taking over the Mind Pump households. (46:28)
  • An interview with Harry Soza of CAREMINDr. (48:53)
  • #Quah question #1 - What’s the best way to get better at push-ups when you can barely do them? (1:11:44)
  • #Quah question #2 - How important are core-specific exercises if you always brace your core while lifting? (1:14:58)
  • #Quah question #3 - How accurate are trackers, such as a Fitbit, at measuring NEAT and calories burned? (1:19:23)
  • #Quah question #4 - Do you target a postural problem or a weight problem first with a client? (1:26:31)

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1892: The Fitness Benefits of Boxing With Tony Jeffries & Glenn Holmes 0
Sep 1, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak boxing and fitness with Tony Jeffries and Glenn Holmes.

 

1892: The Fitness Benefits of Boxing With Tony Jeffries & Glenn Holmes

  • How they survived the pandemic. (2:45)
  • The snowball effect of being consistent and trying new things. (23:00)
  • The power of YouTube. (26:20)
  • Why everyone should learn HOW to throw a punch? (27:37)
  • Footwork is the BEST defense. (32:24)
  • “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” (37:21)
  • Their current passion projects. (41:45)
  • Boxing is a SKILL. (46:17)
  • Why teaching someone to box for a fight versus for fitness are two different worlds. (50:41)
  • The value of having a system to teach. (54:11)
  • If you can’t do something slow and correct, don’t do it fast! (57:29)
  • Their critique of the Oculus boxing games. (59:10)
  • A turnkey solution to boxing in ANY gym! (1:02:35)

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1891: Ways to Troubleshoot an Unusual Body Fat Increase, the Best Foot Position for Squats & Deadlifts, Maximizing Strength & Muscle Using a Suspension Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 31, 2022

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

1891: Ways to Troubleshoot an Unusual Body Fat Increase, the Best Foot Position for Squats & Deadlifts, Maximizing Strength & Muscle Using a Suspension Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching)

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a long-term consistency-building hack. A little bit done every day is MORE EFFECTIVE than a lot done infrequently.  (3:18)
  • Organifi protein powder passes the baby taste test. (26:33)
  • Adam’s Concours weekend. (31:50)
  • Seed is in a class of their own. (47:08)
  • Revisiting the study about artificial sweeteners on human glucose tolerance. (50:04)
  • Something out of a dark comedy. (51:43)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it normal to suddenly gain body fat during a specific phase of MAPS Aesthetic? (59:06)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - If you were to follow someone as they completed program by program, what metrics would you track and why? (1:13:16)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Can you shed some light on the best foot positioning for squats or deadlifts? (1:24:02)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What benefits can I expect from a suspension trainer, and how should I incorporate it into my training long term? Should I just do just this or should I add in some bands and/or weights? (1:31:11)

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Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

1890: How to Get Jacked in 20 Minutes a Day 0
Aug 29, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why short frequent workouts may be superior to long less frequent workouts.

  • Believe it or not, the workout that could build the MOST muscle might ACTUALLY only be 20 minutes! (2:11)
  • Recovery and adaptation are NOT the same things. (6:01)
  • What we can learn from Olympic lifters. (12:06)

 

  • Six Reasons Why Short Frequent Workouts May be Superior to Long Less Frequent Workouts.

 

  • #1 - Better technique (fatigue doesn’t get in the way). (16:15)
  • #2 - EASY to stay consistent (way more convenient). (17:57)
  • #3 - Practice the best lifts. (21:30)
  • #4 - Daily invigoration (leave better than you started). (24:01)
  • #5 - Easy modification (every day you feel differently). (27:14)
  • #6 - Encourages adaptation vs healing. (30:21)
  • How to Get Jacked in 20 Minutes a Day. (33:18)
  • 6 - 20-minute workouts 5 sets a day/6 days a week. 
    • 3 sets of compound lifts
    • 2 isolation
  • Compound Lifts
    • Squats
    • Lunges/Bulgarian Split Stance
    • Deadlifts
    • Bench press/Incline press
    • Rows
    • Overhead press
    • Dips
    • Chin-ups
  • Isolation
    • Anything!

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1889: What to Do About Loose Belly Skin, the Benefits of Moving From a Split to a Full Body Workout, How to Choose the Correct Weight When Switching Rep Ranges & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 27, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Rhonda Patrick, we love you, but cardio before strength training is WRONG! (3:42)
  • Artificial sweeteners do cause behavioral impacts. (14:20)
  • Why do kids follow trends? (18:50)
  • Would the guys hire their younger selves? (28:38)
  • Improve your growth hormone production by wearing blue-blocking glasses before bed. (48:21)
  • What has made the biggest impact on the guy’s sleep? (54:13)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - For those coming from the traditional Anabolic routine with just walking in between days, how does someone work to adjust to Performance? What is a generally good benchmark to gauge workout stamina? (58:18)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Do meal timing, and overall food profile contributes to a loose midsection, and could it prevent a tightened core aesthetic? (1:12:51)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I maintain aesthetics/performance and have a life when I can handle so much volume/frequency/intensity as a retired Green Beret? (1:28:19)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What are your thoughts on going from a 6-day split routine to a 3-day full-body routine? (1:44:47)

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1888: The Best Exercises to Build the Abs, Ways to Improve Poor Quality Sleep, the Pros & Cons of Blending Foods & More 0
Aug 26, 2022

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: One of the MOST effective ways to lower depression, improve happiness, reduce blood pressure, and have better relationships, is to have a spiritual practice. (2:51)
  • Testosterone is NOT always the toxic hormone. (23:55)
  • Aurelius is a little turd. (27:45)
  • The beef sticks from Paleo Valley are a hit with children. (29:05)
  • Dad life updates: Pop rocks, being comfortable trying new things around your peers, and capturing special moments. (30:23)
  • Mind Pump are BIG Predator fans. (38:21)
  • Mind Pump Recommends the conversation with Seth Dillon on The Joe Rogan Experience. (42:10)
  • The performance and physical benefits of Rhodiola. (45:37)
  • The problems and concerns over the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act. (48:48)
  • #Quah question #1 - Hanging leg raises have been difficult for me. What kind of regression plan would you suggest to be able to do them with ease? (1:01:40)
  • #Quah question #2 - What should you do if you sleep wrong? Is this your body telling you something? (1:07:36)
  • #Quah question #3 - Does blending foods make the nutrients more bio-available? (1:12:13)
  • #Quah question #4 - Do performing squats, deadlifts and overhead presses make you shorter? (1:16:58)

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1887: Why You Shouldn’t Ask Your Doctor About Diet & Exercise 0
Aug 25, 2022

 In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five reasons why you doctor is likely not the ideal person to ask for diet and exercise advice.

  • Some of the WORST advice that clients would bring about diet & exercise would come from their DOCTORS! (2:39)
  • The importance of consulting and asking for clearance from your doctor. (5:33)
  • In the defense of ‘good’ doctors. (7:13)

 

  • Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ask Your Doctor About Diet and Exercise.

 

  • #1 - Their education is largely specialized (almost none on training or diet). (9:38)
  • #2 - They have no experience coaching people through the process. (18:52)
  • #3 - Their tool kit is great for acute issues or symptom relief (not chronic issues). (25:11)
  • #4 - They have a drug for that. (32:36)
  • #5 - They don’t have time to walk you through it. (37:58)

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1886: The 15 Minute Daily Workout that Actually Builds Muscle, the Importance of Training in Different Rep Ranges, Getting to the Bottom of Unexplained Injuries & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 24, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: A LITTLE BIT of exercise each day is superior to A LOT of exercise done two-days a week. (3:20)
  • Bored Ape Yacht Club, the greatest ‘troll’ job in history?! (25:11)
  • The “floating city in the sky.” (35:10)
  • Proven health benefits of CBD. (37:33)
  • The Magic Spoon family connection. (41:35)
  • Max and his backpack. (42:51)
  • What is considered a “real” protein food? (45:29)
  • Will Kevin Hart’s ‘planet-based’ restaurant crush? (51:36)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is training in high rep ranges for the heavy compound movements beneficial compared to low rep ranges? (57:24)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Does my training have anything to do with a string of unexplained injuries I have been experiencing? (1:08:11)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How would you guys recommend I train to prepare myself for fencing again? (1:17:36)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What are some of the most common misconceptions about lifting at an older age, and how can those misconceptions be dispelled? (1:30:21)

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1885: Dr. John Delony on Relationships, Mental Health & Crisis Management 0
Aug 22, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. John Delony.

  • From nerd to YouTuber. (2:43)
  • How do you stay mentally healthy helping people in crisis? (4:00)
  • What makes him good at what he does? (7:31)
  • Knowledge vs. Wisdom. (11:12)
  • Helping your kids navigate the instant gratification landscape. (13:41)
  • How your body puts GPS pins in things. (16:20)
  • Marriage takes practice and communication. (24:00)
  • The impact of the pandemic on our children’s development. (29:11)
  • The greatest virtue is isolation. (33:00)
  • His opinions on social media. (42:18)
  • The social media activist. (49:42)
  • Why you can’t wait until there is a THING to develop a relationship with your children. (53:35)
  • The gifts you can give your children going through a divorce. (58:49)
  • The steps you can take to begin to work on yourself. (1:02:43)
  • The value of therapy. (1:09:53)
  • The importance of live events and being in touch with your community. (1:13:10)
  • The pros and cons of psychedelics. (1:17:35)
  • What contributes to a successful relationship? (1:23:45)
  • What makes a good counselor and patient? (1:31:13)
  • His take on monogamy. (1:32:50)
  • Have we pathologized discomfort? (1:40:23)
  • What perpetuates the next fitness machine? (1:44:50)
  • The battle for long-form conversations. (1:49:00)

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1884: The Value of Undulating Calories to Lose Fat & Stay Lean, How to Prevent Muscle Loss When Cutting, Using Static Stretching to Get a Good Night’s Sleep & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 20, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Parents calm down! Climate change is NOT making your kids fat! (3:10)
  • The arcade/carnival game hustle. (13:45)
  • The steam room chronicles. (19:26)
  • When you’re feeling your age. (21:18)
  • Sal’s a BIG craps guy now. (23:48)
  • So, buying ‘fake’ property isn’t a good idea? (31:47)
  • Busting the frequency myth. (32:49)
  • Commercials and compliments, brought to you by Vuori. (39:52)
  • The evolution of podcast advertising. (41:47)
  • It’s a competitive market out there y’all! (44:50)
  • The tragedy and brilliance of Disney. (46:33)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How many calories should I eat if I am looking to stay lean and healthy after a skateboarding injury? (56:32)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Can I pinpoint growth while in a cut or should I just focus on not losing muscle mass during it? (1:08:23)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Is static stretching good to do before bed? (1:20:19)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How does one transition from being an athlete into leading a healthy, training-based lifestyle? (1:32:50)

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  • Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne)  Instagram
1883: The Truth About Eating Eggs & Health, the Best Non-Barbell Squat Variations, Tips for Choosing the Correct Workout Shoes & More 0
Aug 19, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The answer to your fitness pursuit is NOT a new machine, piece of equipment, or the latest fitness fad! (3:10)
  • Caldera Lab has made an impact on the Mind Pump community. (17:56)
  • Fun Facts with Justin: The origins of the Skinheads movement. (22:30)
  • The alarming issues the guys have with the Inflation Reduction Act. (25:48)
  • Is a social credit score in our future? (37:57)
  • Does Amazon want to map your home?! (42:50)
  • Sometimes there are good things that come from conspiracy theories. (45:40)
  • Love is an action. (48:52)
  • New partner alert! Welcome, Fly By Jing to spice up your favorite recipes. (55:11)
  • #Quah question #1 - Of the “non-barbell” squat variations, (hack squat, goblet squat, landmine squat, etc.), which is your favorite and why? (59:46)
  • #Quah question #2 – I'm eating 5-6 egg yolks and 3 whites daily. Is it safe for your health? (1:08:06)
  • #Quah question #3 - How do you approach strength training for High School football players? (1:14:00)
  • #Quah question #4 - How important are the types of shoes you wear during your workout, and should they change based on the type of exercise you are doing? (1:24:59)

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1882: How to Safely Train After Having a Baby 0
Aug 18, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten things to consider when resuming training after giving birth.

  • Exercise has a profound effect on recovery, strength, and well-being post-partum. But HOW you exercise before, during, and after pregnancy is extremely important! (2:26)
  • Get clearance first. (4:22)

 

  • Ten Things to Consider When Resuming Training After Having a Baby.

 

  • #1 – Start SLOW. (6:47)
  • #2 - Don’t try to cut for a while. (13:03)
  • #3 - Use a physio ball. (15:24)
  • #4 - Focus on core connection. (18:34)
  • #5 - Work on mobility/connection. (20:37)
  • #6 - Nothing fast or ballistic. (23:21)
  • #7 – Walk. (25:46)
  • #8 - Full body is best. (27:23)
  • #9 – Higher reps. (29:36)
  • #10 – Short, frequent workouts > long, infrequent. (32:09)

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1881: The Two Exercise Workout, How to Train After an Injury, Ways to Tell if You Are Overtraining & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 17, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: BY FAR, the BEST way to strengthen your bones is to LIFT WEIGHTS! (4:06)
  • A reflection of the general state of how our country views obesity. (15:26)
  • How our leadership set us up for failure. (19:17)
  • Hot August Nights adventures. (21:59)
  • Becoming more socially aware. (31:52)
  • When a haircut goes wrong. (34:56)
  • Who makes themselves their own baseball card?! (39:58)
  • Red-light therapy is going mainstream! (42:20)
  • Beyond Meat is tanking! (45:20)
  • Butcher Box has brought back BACON FOR LIFE! (51:50)
  • Jen Cohen is a badass! (53:05)
  • How the internet ruins EVERYTHING! (54:53)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there ever a time you’d recommend abandoning a program entirely while you’re in the middle of it? (59:30)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is a cut a good time to learn a new skill like Muay Thai or Olympic lifting? (1:10:35)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - As a trained individual coming off an injury, how do you resist the urge that says “I know I can handle more” when returning to full body training and splits? (1:20:51)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Is there an exercise that targets the "anterior chain" of muscles? (1:29:26)

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1880: The Value of Bodybuilding Knowledge With Kris Gethin 0
Aug 15, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Kris Gethin, fitness entrepreneur and former editor-in-chief for bodybuilding.com.

  • His interesting story of how he got into the fitness space. (2:47)
  • It doesn’t matter if you’re a good therapist, it MATTERS if you’re a good salesperson. (7:12)
  • If you want to make money, DO NOT open a gym. (9:41)
  • His introduction into the Indian market and the massive opportunities there. (11:33)
  • A look behind the curtain of the decline of bodybuilding.com. (20:21)
  • A conversation on the current state of bodybuilding. (29:47)
  • The value of getting back to the basics. (35:46)
  • Does social media play an influence on the sport? (39:24)
  • His favorite and least favorite parts of bodybuilding. (41:57)
  • The importance of giving back and taking what he learned from bodybuilding into his daily practices. (45:00)
  • How having structure creates discipline. (50:33)
  • Where does his business acumen come from? (54:58)
  • The progression and future of the supplement industry. (57:25)
  • Is it a myth that the biggest bodybuilders are taking anabolics? (1:10:04)
  • The oura of intensity. (1:13:01)
  • His views on hormone replacement therapy. (1:17:28)
  • The pivotal moments in his training career. (1:20:12)

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1879: Improving Results in the Gym By Doing Less, Tips for Correcting Mid-Back Pain, Training for Bodybuilding & Martial Arts at the Same Time & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 13, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Some of the BEST things you can do to BRING UP a lagging body part is to START your workout with an isolation exercise. (3:04)
  • Is the Earth spinning faster? (13:34)
  • Where does the southern stereotype come from? (17:50)
  • Teacher/student sexual relations, the age of consent, and age gaps in relationships. (21:32)
  • Blue light before bed for your children. (30:25)
  • Magic Spoon is making MOVES! (34:05)
  • An interview with Joe De Sena from Spartan Race. They discuss a special cause that Mind Pump is going to be a part of, the Ultra Race Championships in Tahoe, the current state of Spartan, and the importance of practicing hard shit. (40:10)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How do you recover from excessive binging after a bikini competition, and how do you handle weak leptin/ghrelin signals post-show or diet? (1:01:38)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it possible to train Jiu Jitsu while competing in bodybuilding? (1:20:01)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I prevent injury, strengthen, and mobilize my intercostal muscles in my mid-upper back? (1:34:55)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How do I program 3 full-body workouts a week, while also making it to the gym 5-6 days a week without overtraining? (1:42:57)

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1878: Healthy Meal Ideas for the Whole Family, Great Resources for Better Exercise Programming, Tips for Beating a Midday Slump & More 0
Aug 12, 2022

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: One of the biggest challenges when it comes to fitness success is that we tend to FOCUS on the SYMPTOMS and not the ROOT CAUSE. (3:14)
  • NCI is doing things right. (26:16)
  • The value of treating exercise as a SKILL. (28:46)
  • Empathizing with the younger generation. (36:17)
  • Obesity, it’s NOT your genetics. (39:47)
  • The mindset shifts in getting your children involved in mundane or physical household tasks. (41:19)
  • Organifi Red Juice, the ULTIMATE caffeine alternative. (52:28)
  • Have you seen an elephant receive CPR?! (55:12)
  • #Quah question #1 - What are some common meals that are great for the family and hit all the healthy macros? (57:13)
  • #Quah question #2 - Where do you guys turn to for programming ideas and to gain more knowledge regarding training? (1:05:01)
  • #Quah question #3 - How can you beat the midday slump when bulking? (1:16:14)
  • #Quah question #4 - What are your thoughts on Mk677? Is it good or bad depending on your body type? (1:20:46)

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1877: Obesity, It’s Not Your Genetics 0
Aug 11, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten reasons that obesity has become so prevalent in the past century, and it is not genetics.

  • Obesity, it’s not your genetics. Your genetics are NOT why you are obese! It’s about your lifestyle and the environment you are in. (1:57)
  • How are people affected by their genetics? (5:08)
  • Ten Environmental Factors/Lifestyle Choices that Play a Role in Obesity. (11:56)
  • #1 – You eat hyper-palatable, ultra-processed foods. (12:20)
  • #2 – You do not move much. (19:44)
  • #3 – You have little muscle. (23:01)
  • #4 – Food requires little work, so we respect it less. (24:51)
  • #5 – Endocrine disrupting chemicals. (29:19)
  • #6 – We stay up later and sleep less. (32:22)
  • #7 – We eat when distracted. (36:09)
  • #8 – Liquid calories. (41:03)
  • #9 – Antidepressants. (44:02)
  • #10 – Birth control. (47:55)

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1876: Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism, How to Train After Being Sick, Powerlifting Competition Preparation Tips & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 10, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When you pull in your waist, suck it in using your transverse abdominis (TVA), you make it smaller! (3:34)
  • Want to improve your mitochondrial health, take alpha lipoic acid! (13:17)
  • Justin doesn’t do well solo for too long. (23:14)
  • Recapping Max’s first movie theater experience! (25:26)
  • Supporting your kids' passions and endeavors. (34:55)
  • The penis pump story from hell! (40:51)
  • Cannabis and its effect on your sperm DNA. (43:17)
  • The impact of school closures on our children’s mental health. (48:39)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best approach to a cut when wanting to speed up fat loss? (54:35)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Why have I seen such a carryover from the basketball court by doing hypertrophy style training? (1:06:42)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best approach to put on size and gain strength for an upcoming powerlifting meet? (1:16:30)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - In general, how do you guys handle sick days while on a MAPS program? After a few days without lifting, do you pick up where you left off? (1:25:03)

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1875: Tainted Science With Max Lugavere 0
Aug 8, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Max Lugavere about what happens when scientists are motivated by outcomes other than finding the truth.

  • When the science-bound model goes wrong. (2:28)
  • Science advances one funeral at a time. (12:28)
  • Why you shouldn’t take everything the Western blot publishes as fact. (15:11)
  • Why is there resistance to acknowledging that we can potentially prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? (22:50)
  • Why this documentary project engenders why Max does what he does. (29:32)
  • How the brain is very complex. (31:18)
  • Turning the serotonin model for depression on its head. (34:31)
  • How do studies get funded, and how can we eliminate these conflicts of interest? (43:05)
  • Nutrition studies, a house of cards. (48:21)
  • When diets become politicized. (50:43)
  • Be evidence-based, but NOT evidence-bound. (57:01)
  • Understanding the BIG picture and sifting through the noise. (1:02:43)
  • Little Empty Boxes. (1:09:53)

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1874: The Dangers of Red Meat, Building Lots of Muscle Over 50, Determining the Ideal Caloric Deficit for a Cut & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 6, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is an advanced technique that can almost help every person, progressive resistance with chains and bands. (2:44)
  • When a hero comes along. (15:32)
  • The things you notice about yourself once you have children. (17:59)
  • Enjoying the phases of development. (24:47)
  • This woman is a CHAMPION! (28:47)
  • Busting the myth of overpopulation being a bad thing. (30:53)
  • The shell game that is being played when it comes to our economy. (32:53)
  • Planet of the Apes is happening! (36:11)
  • Hershey’s brilliant strategy. (38:43)
  • How Public Goods targets the environmentally conscious consumer. (42:38)
  • Like wine, drink your Zbioitics first! (44:11)
  • The history of the super-soaker. (48:37)
  • BB guns have come a LONG way! (54:07)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is eating too much red meat bad for you, and why does it get so much hate? (56:30)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How much should I start to cut to be effective without destroying my metabolism? (1:05:24)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Should I be lifting more moderately heavy and keep relatively the same weight throughout the phases of MAPS Anabolic?  What do you recommend, being over 50, would be most effective to continue to see more muscle gains? (1:13:59)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best strength-based training program to follow for rowers? (1:30:45)

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1873: The Difference Between Yoga & Mobility, How to Eat & Train on Vacation, the Best Thing You Can Do Between Sets & More 0
Aug 5, 2022

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 BEST healthcare in the world is FREE! (2:58)
  • Sal clarifies his statement on nicotine and why vaping is a problem. (9:23)
  • The things we did in the past and their lingering effects as we age. (16:22)
  • Why Mind Pump works with Caldera Lab. (20:42)
  • Is fluoride dangerous? (25:40)
  • Why is protein being demonized? (28:37)
  • Mind Pump loves Mike Matthews. (30:25)
  • Why it’s important to have skepticism. (32:06)
  • Does having tattoos impede your ability to sweat? (36:39)
  • So, you say you want a Ring? (40:10)
  • Science once again proves the mind-muscle connection. (43:08)
  • #Quah question #1 - What are some tips for getting better at barbell squats when you have long legs/femurs? (47:11)
  • #Quah question #2 - Can yin yoga be used as mobility training or is it different? (53:26)
  • #Quah question #3 - How do you guys approach training and nutrition on vacation when not actively cutting or bulking? (59:07)
  • #Quah question #4 - What are some of the best uses of your time when taking long breaks between sets? (1:05:10)

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1872: Eight Benefits of Lifting With Light Weight 0
Aug 4, 2022

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight reasons why lifting light weights can accelerate your progress.

  • One of the BEST things you can do to develop your muscles, and an amazing body, is to LIFT with lightweight! (2:15)

 

  • Eight Benefits of Lifting with Light Weight.
  • #1 – Better form. (7:30)

 

  • #2 - Easier to connect to target muscles. (10:40)
  • #3 - Lower injury risk. (15:42)
  • #4 - The pump (higher reps). (19:03)
  • #5 - Strength stamina. (22:41)
  • #6 - Explosive training. (26:00)
  • #7 - Slower reps value. (29:35)
  • #8 - Easy on the joints. (32:14)

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1871: The Connection Between Increased Hunger & Muscle Growth\, How to Train a Muscle You DON’T Want to Grow, the Benefits of Unilateral Training & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 3, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: What you TRAIN, you STRENGTHEN! (3:12)
  • Your parents' generation was just DIFFERENT. (11:06)
  • Is Gen Z forcing social media to evolve? (17:26)
  • Resolving your marital disputes was different in medieval times. (25:56)
  • The origins behind the saying “Jack of all trades, master of none.” (27:20)
  • Vuori got the guys looking ‘professional’ on camera. (31:36)
  • The media is a propaganda machine. (33:32)
  • Butcher Box has a YouTube page! (39:30)
  • Vegans need to relax! (42:12)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you recommend I incorporate MAPS Symmetry into my workout while also including some days for muscle building but not overtraining? (50:17)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Can I skip or replace bicep curls, shrugs, and calf raises in MAPS programs if they are not my target muscle groups? (56:29)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Would MAPS Symmetry accelerate me back to where I was pre-break to then work the same intensity as before in the program? (1:06:09)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Could my increased hunger be a sign of building muscle? (1:13:38)

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1870: Ten Advanced Recovery Hacks 0
Aug 1, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss ten ways to improve recovery.

  • Do NOT fall into the trap of targeting perfection. (2:00)

 

  • Ten Advanced Recovery Hacks.

 

  • #1 - Cold therapy. (6:00)
  • #2 – Static stretching. (11:49)
  • #3 - Naps. (15:32)
  • #4 - Trigger sessions. (20:34)
  • #5 - Mobility work. (25:24)
  • #6 - Deep tissue massage. (29:12)
  • #7 – High-calorie days. (34:34)
  • #8 – Sunlight. (36:20)
  • #9 – Meditation. (39:25)
  • #10 - Fish and veggies. (42:53)

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1869: The Fastest Way to Build Unresponsive Shoulders, How to Teach Kids to Work Out, Getting Shredded as a Woman & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 30, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s good to be science-based, but NOT science-bound. (3:07)
  • Gio’s CRAZY evening in San Francisco. (18:57)
  • How can this even happen?! (23:21)
  • The fun of watching your child develop. (26:10)
  • “Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the face.” (31:51)
  • Redefining what a recession is. (35:55)
  • How Justin has been using Organifi’s Green Juice to repair his gut. (44:50)
  • The robot uprising has started! (50:17)
  • Debating the advantage of being taught by a parent or professional? (52:42)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - As a PE teacher, how would you structure a workout program for my students? (57:29)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What are your thoughts on wanting to go into a cut at 11% body fat? (1:16:21)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Should I run a program that has a volume increase only in the parts I want to bring up, and run a maintenance volume on the rest of my body parts to force my body to bring up what lacks? (1:32:35)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What resources, besides physical therapy, are out there to strengthen my skill set as a trainer for the advanced age population? (1:40:35)

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