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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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Dec 13, 2018

Sal, Adam & Justin speak with John Romano, a longtime fitness insider and performance-enhancement drug specialist. He has authored several bodybuilding and fitness books and has appeared on HBO, ESPN, ABC's 20/20 and the documentary Bigger Stronger Faster. John is a great storyteller and in this episode he talks about doing time in prison, dealing anabolic steroids, helping CrossFit athletes pass drug tests and other behind the curtain truth about the fitness industry most would rather he kept hidden.

  • How did he get started in the bodybuilding space? His chance meeting with The Original Guru, Dan Duchaine. (4:06)
  • He openly shares in his time in prison and what got him there. (12:19)
  • Who did he write for initially? (18:57)
  • Did he encounter push back from his articles? The dark side of the bodybuilding world. (21:15)
  • Hustling to Learn. 927:50)
  • The origin story of steroids. (29:40)
  • The evolution of anabolic steroid use in bodybuilding. (31:42)
  • Would he say the ’90s was the ‘death’ of female bodybuilding? (43:20)
  • The genesis of ‘Muscle Worship’ with female bodybuilders. (46:30)
  • What was his connection with Bill Phillips? (51:25)
  • What did Dan go to jail for? (57:00)
  • What is his take on the current state of social media? (58:28)
  • An education of the drug market in Mexico. (1:03:00)
  • Does he believe anabolic steroids should be legal in the US? (1:08:50)
  • What consequences has he suffered from poor lifestyle choices? (1:20:25)
  • Does he still write for publications? (1:22:25)
  • What does he think of the space now? (1:25:41)
  • What does he think of the sport of CrossFit? (1:32:37)
  • How would he cycle off a CrossFit athlete? (1:37:08)
  • What’s the deal with SARMS (Selective androgen receptor modulator)? (1:38:50)

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Dec 12, 2018

Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about with unlimited amounts of time to spend in the gym how to train for maximum results, how often a specific exercise should change, good ways to incorporate cardio into a strength training plan that will not interfere with the strength adaptation and potential Mind pump plans to add a female voice to the podcast team.

  • “Old guy trying to be cool…” Adam explains the tag on his shoes + the evolution of his collecting habit. (5:11)
  • What percentage of bodybuilders are gay? The subculture and urban legends of the bodybuilding world. (20:00)
  • Sal, Justin, and families see The Nutcracker + creating family traditions. (23:08)
  • The progression of the YouTube page + butting heads with the young lion. (34:35)
  • Following Up: The guys take new Everly Well tests to check current Omega/B Vitamin levels + the importance of becoming aware of your body & testing. (40:02)
  • Organifi + Vitamin Angels: Eliminating Malnutrition in Children. (45:16)
  • Scientists Are Working on a Pill That Lets You Eat Anything and Avoid Weight Gain. (51:41)
  • #Quah question #1 – If you had unlimited amounts of time to spend in the gym how would you train for maximum results? (57:35)
  • #Quah question #2 - How often should a specific exercise change? (1:08:07)
  • #Quah question #3 – What are good ways to incorporate cardio into a strength training plan that will not interfere with the strength adaptation? (1:18:34)
  • #Quah question #4 – Do you have any plans to add a female voice to the podcast team? (1:25:55)

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Dec 10, 2018

In this episode Sal, Adam, and Justin catch up with Brendon Ayanbadejo, 2 time NFL Superbowl champion who has transitioned into a very successful business owner.

  • How you do anything is how you do everything. Where did Brendan get his work ethic from? (4:15)
  • The formula to life vs. formula to success. (7:32)
  • What would he say is his greatest weakness? (8:43)
  • The Dog vs. the Pug. Does he fear his kids will grow up without the drive? (9:45)
  • When and how did he get introduced to Orangetheory?  (14:46)
  • What was the learning curve on his first Orangetheory businesses? (19:11)
  • The importance of being the FACE of the business early on. (21:00)
  • What are some of the biggest differences between the locations that were producing more revenue? (21:59)
  • How much money does one need to start a franchise? Typical overhead costs? (23:46)
  • The benefits of being the Area Developer. (27:17)
  • What is his current strategy with acquiring new franchises? (30:36)
  • Is he still throttling down or does he still see ‘a big piece of pie on the table’? (31:37)
  • Does he have any fears they are growing TOO fast? (33:02)
  • How often does he see an owner fail? (35:50)
  • The Great Group Training Trend Debate. (36:30)
  • How much autonomy does an owner/trainer have to “modify” programming in the classes? (54:09)
  • How is OTF getting into HRV and acknowledging new technology? (55:19)
  • The importance of community and learning what is best for your body. (59:25)
  • What does their retention rate look like? (1:02:36)
  • Adam’s two cents to add value to Orangetheory: How they don’t want to be the Starbucks of Fitness. (1:06:30)
  • What would his wife say is his biggest flaw/weakness? Practices he puts in place to be a better man? (1:13:10)
  • How does the success with his business compare to his success with football? (1:17:21)
  • Has he thought about becoming the sounding board for the exit strategy for ex-NFL players? (1:20:18)
  • The lessons learned from one another. (1:23:30)

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Dec 8, 2018

Organifi Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the value of StrongLifts 5x5, the order to go through MAPS programs for someone trying to lose fat and build muscle, how quickly someone’s metabolism will adapt to cardio and the value of shoulder/posture corrective braces.

  • New Product Alert!! Organifi Chocolate GOLD Juice! (4:28)
  • Merry “Flocking” Christmas from Mind Pump. (5:25)
  • 25 Cool Gadgets That Make Great Gifts This Holiday Season (Under $60). (6:53)
  • Use the Joovv Light as a Treatment for Hair Loss??!! (18:21)
  • PETA Jumping the Shark, Rudolph Controversy, Lyrics in Songs & MORE. The Fragmented/Soft World we Now Live In. (23:10)
  • The States Trying to Pass Laws Protecting Drivers Who Hit Protesters. (37:03)
  • Lifting Weights Has a Surprising Effect on Mental Health. Will Resistance Training be the Next Revolutionary Trend? (39:47)
  • #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on StrongLifts 5x5? (56:21)
  • #Quah question #2 - What order would you suggest going through MAPS programs for someone trying to lose fat and build muscle? (1:07:43)
  • #Quah question #3 - How quickly will someone’s metabolism will adapt to cardio? (1:17:29)
  • #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on the shoulder/posture corrective braces? (1:23:50)

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Dec 7, 2018

MAPS Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the most important boxes to check in the gaining phase, a good body fat range to start a show prep, the significance of the “3 body types,” endomorph, ectomorph and mesomorph and the lowest point in their fitness journey.

  • Sal is OFF caffeine! Will the enema be next?? (5:25)
  • Adam’s weird cannabis free dream, plus the guys talk association with certain things. (9:20)
  • Nothing will wake you up faster than a spider in the shower! (17:14)
  • Mind Pump Weekend Update: Back From Vacation. (22:19)
  • How This 7-Year-Old Made $22 Million Playing With Toys, Justin’s Texting Hack + Will Our Kids Monitor Us? (31:12)
  • Will the Future of War be a Video Game? Microsoft wins $480M military contract to outfit soldiers with HoloLens AR tech. (35:20)
  • The Next Big Legalization of Drugs. Psychoactive Mushrooms May Get a Legalization Vote in Oregon in 2020. (38:55)
  • Will Fitness be Disrupted by Technology? (40:01)
  • The Huge Response from the Mind Pump Black Friday Deals + Sponsorship Updates. (54:15)
  • #Quah question #1 – What are some of the most important boxes to check in the gaining phase? (55:55)
  • #Quah question #2 – What’s a good body fat range to start a show prep? (1:11:32)
  • #Quah question #3 – Can you talk about the belief of the “3 body types,” endomorph, ectomorph, and mesomorph? (1:22:51)
  • #Quah question #4 – What has been the lowest point in your fitness journey? (1:31:08)

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Dec 6, 2018

In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Spartan Race founder Joe De Sena about the business of the Spartan Race, marriage, the challenges of raising children, having lunch with Pauli from the Rocky movies and a lot more. Joe also brings a couple of his colorful mentors on to share wisdom they have gained over the years.

  • Joe the Maniac: Always Doing the Unconventional Things. (5:22)
  • The Unintended Consequences of the Technology Revolution. (9:18)
  • How Long did it Take for him to Get Out of the Red with Spartan? How Much Did He Have to Invest Himself? He Shares Experiences of his Families Business Practices Early on and How You Must Work for What You Get. (10:50)
  • The Challenge of Raising your Kids to Understand the Value of a Dollar, ‘Feel the Pain’ & the Art of Rejection. (21:00)
  • How Happiness Comes from Taking Things Away. (33:40)
  • How We MUST be Reconnected with Ourselves, Others & the Earth. (35:25)
  • The Largest Endurance Competition Sport in the World: Spartan. (36:53)
  • What are the Biggest Challenges He Faces with the Business? (37:43)
  • When did He Piece Together Money didn’t Give Him Quality of Life? (40:45)
  • What has He Found that He will spend some Extra Money on? (43:35)
  • ‘Work Now, for Later’. (50:00)
  • The Order of Importance in his Life. (53:28)
  • Has He ever seen a Gold Bar? (54:45)
  • What is the Biggest Area of Contention between Him and his Wife? (56:05)
  • Larger than Life: Conversation with Jimmy Benz on CTE in Sports, Stories from his Life & MORE. (59:00)
  • People that Answer the Call at Every Time: Joe’s Personal Board of Directors. (1:28:15)
  • Adapting to Your Environment: Hook or be Crook. The Thin Line Between Being Moral and Breaking the Rules. (1:30:00)
  • Rounding Out the Conversation: Joe’s Marriage Advice. (1:40:50)
  • Joe’s Best Piece of Business Advice. (1:42:30)

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Dec 5, 2018

Organifi Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about  how guys can put on so much mass in prison considering the quality of meals, why MAPS full body workouts have only one or two leg movements and the rest is upper body, cues and techniques required to perform a proper bench press and if they were professional wrestlers, what their names would be and the gimmicks would they use.

  • Is Your Competitive Spirit Built or Something You’re Born With? (4:37)
  • What Games are the Guys the Best at?? (15:05)
  • Mind Pump Recommends Organifi Pure. (18:14)
  • Sending Thoughts & Love to @ericafitlove: Erica Lugo. (20:36)
  • The Future of Mind Pump TV. (25:02)
  • Mind Pump a Walking Vuori Commercial. (27:29)
  • Sal’s Daughter: Entertainer, Fearless, Strong and Talented. (28:45)
  • Starbucks to Block Porn on Free Wi-Fi in US. (30:57)
  • Mind Pump Recommends Salt Fat Acid Heat. (35:25)
  • The Netflix of Sports: DAZN. (36:20)
  • The Rapid Disruption of Various Industries/Markets. The Guys Speculate What will be Next. (38:14)
  • The Long Gamble. Bitcoin Continues Steep Fall as Cryptocurrency Collapse Worsens. (46:10)
  • #Quah question #1 – Why is it that guys can put on so much mass in prison considering the quality of meals? (48:33)
  • #Quah question #2 – The MAPS programs seem more upper body dominant, how can I progress my lower body? (1:00:18)
  • #Quah question #3 – Can you talk about the cues and techniques required to perform a proper bench press? (1:12:48)
  • #Quah question #4 – If you were a professional wrestler, what would your name be and signature move? (1:24:13)

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Dec 3, 2018

In this free form episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss a variety of subject and ultimately end on the topic of their current training regimens and how to train according to your goals, lifestyle & age. 

  • The Dominance of Disney and the Guys Take a Trip Down Memory Lane. (3:49)
  • The Season of Opportunity: Old Things that are Now Cool, Going to the Amusement Park, Going through Phases & MORE. (9:53)
  • NED: To Cure the Anxiety of Your Animals & Potentially MORE. (21:58)
  • The Evolution of Humans in the Context of Modern Life. (28:30)
  • Are the Repercussions of Our Decisions Expanding based on Our Bloated Sense of Ego? (33:48)
  • Mind Pump Recommends Searching. (35:48)
  • China's Chilling 'Social Credit System' Is Straight Out of Dystopian Sci-Fi, And It's Already Switched On. (37:04)
  • Hit with the Kids! The benefits of Smoothie Box. (50:42)
  • The Natural Hierarchy to want to Eat Heavier Food in the Winter. (53:30)
  • Training According to Your Goals, Lifestyle & Age: The Guys Share their Current Regimen, Misconceptions of Motivational Social Media Pages, Finding Balance & MORE. (56:47)

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Dec 1, 2018

Organifi Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to naturally improve libido in young men, benefits to using the smith machine, their opinion on debt and how to keep going when someone gets burnt out in their career.

  • The Realization and Accepting that you are Getting Older. (5:28)
  • Adam Making Poor Fashion Choices?? (10:40)
  • Relationships, Going to Bed at the Same Time & MORE. (15:20)
  • SIBO Treatment with Herbs Is as Effective as Antibiotics. (19:55)
  • Can Sex Toys be Hacked??!! (26:11)
  • Artificially Creating Activity? Garmin and Disney Partner Up. (29:55)
  • For older people, weight training is more important than cardio exercise: study. (33:37)
  • LeBron James, Other Celebrities Team Up to Start Wellness Brand ‘Ladder’. (37:35)
  • How Technology will Inevitably Change the Legally of Laws. NBA Signs First Data Partnerships for In-Game Gambling, War on Drugs & MORE. (44:05)
  • Health IQ Making Big Waves!! (56:12)
  • Do Allergies Protect Us? (58:30)
  • #Quah question #1 - How to naturally improve libido in young men? (1:03:35)
  • #Quah question #2 – Are their benefits to using the smith machine? (1:14:12)
  • #Quah question #3 – What is your opinion on debt? Did you take out any loans for the business? (1:22:25)
  • #Quah question #4 - How to keep going when someone gets burnt out in their career? (1:34:21)

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Nov 30, 2018

MAPS Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between mobility training & yoga, the difference between MAPS Prime and Prime Pro, if people should be concerned about perfumes and other scented things and their worst habits.

  • Beware of Predatory Scammers Out There. (3:58)
  • Mind Pump Thanksgiving Recap: Family Time, Guido Workout, NED talk, Flex Spending & Health Savings Accounts with Felix Gray & MORE. (12:43)
  • How Long Do the Guys Want to Live for? Reevaluating the Retirement Process. (27:08)
  • Another Step in the Human Evolution Journey. CRISPR bombshell: Chinese researcher claims to have created gene-edited twins. (30:20)
  • Snatch-Chat. Snapchat Sex Workers Being Reported to IRS For Taxes? (33:20)
  • Why You Shouldn’t Pay Someone to Build Your Social Media Following. (37:33)
  • Continuing to Disrupt the Market…Watch out, retailers. This is just how big Amazon is becoming. (39:25)
  • Flock You and Merry Christmas. (45:30)
  • #Quah question #1 – What is the difference between mobility training & yoga? (49:09)
  • #Quah question #2 – What is the difference between MAPS Prime & Prime Pro? (1:03:41)
  • #Quah question #3 – Should we be concerned about perfumes and other scented things? (1:12:32)
  • #Quah question #4 – What are your worst habits? (1:22:30)

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Nov 29, 2018

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin catch up with Dan Clark, CEO of Brain.fm who gives an update the company's rapid growth and the attention their revolutionary mental state changing music is receiving from big players.

Get 20% off of Brain.fm by going to www.brain.fm/mindpump

  • The Mind Pump Bump: The Explosion of Brain.fm (3:51)
  • How do they test or measure brain function while playing their music? The differences between monaural and binaural beats. (5:50)
  • What are the most optimal headphones for this experience? (9:42)
  • Where does he see the 300% growth coming from? (10:26)
  • How is their member retention rate? (11:19)
  • Have they faced any resistance or backlash from the Government? (13:56)
  • What is on the horizon and what are they doing to evolve the business? (16:51)
  • How do they use Functional magnetic resonance imaging or functional MRI (fMRI) to add to their music? (21:36)
  • The importance of depth of sound and high fidelity speakers. (22:55)
  • Have they experimented with altering states of mind? (26:19)
  • The increased blood flow to the brain and does “Focus” produce better sex? (27:41)
  • How to brands like Halo compare to theirs? (30:06)
  • Sonic Branding and Brain.fm (33:06)
  • Updates: Funding, Partnerships, and Brain.fm (33:59)
  • Have they had any interest from the medical community for their product? (36:48)
  • Being a science-based company FIRST and how they do things the RIGHT way. (40:00)
  • How do you protect yourself from others not copying their brand? (41:54)
  • Does he see in potential involvement with the entertainment industry? (43:31)
  • What have been the biggest hurdles they have had to overcome as a company? (44:34)
  • Since he has come on board, what has been the most exciting thing he has seen? (46:36)
  • Why is he so driven to help people? (48:11)

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Nov 28, 2018

Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about perform movements in a pool for those with extreme limitations, the biggest change they have made in training clients that made the biggest difference, best strategies for accountability for someone who isn’t naturally self-disciplined and their opinion of the YouTube Fitness community.

  • New Product Alert: Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate Peppermint Almonds (4:34)
  • If Mind Pump Were an Instrument, What Would They Be? (7:00)
  • Justin Gets Punked by his Dog: Who’s the Alpha Now?! (11:56)
  • Culture Shock at its Finest…That One Time Adam Almost got Killed. (14:38)
  • The Silly Games the Guys Used to Play, Dumb Trends that Go Viral & MORE. (22:00)
  • Dirty Hustling. Drug company raised the price of life-saving opioid overdose antidote more than 600 percent. (30:55)
  • Lab-Grown Mini-Brains Spontaneously produced ‘Human-Like’ Brain Waves for the First Time. (32:57)
  • Can An Organ Transplant Change A Recipient's Personality? Cell Memory Theory Affirms 'Yes'. (36:59)
  • Baby boys and girls receive different nutrients in breast milk: Study Shows. (38:44)
  • Mexico Looks To Be Next To Legalize Marijuana. (45:50)
  • Ex-Judge Accused of Killing Wife 4 Years after Brutally Assaulting Her. How Does Someone of that Character/Success Fall so Far Off? (46:30)
  • #Quah question #1 – What is the furthest you have regressed a client from particular movements such as a squat or overhead press? Would you start them in a pool for those with extreme limitations? (52:50)
  • #Quah question #2 – What is the biggest change you have made in training clients that made the biggest difference? (1:05:51)
  • #Quah question #3 – What are your best strategies for accountability for someone who isn’t naturally self-disciplined? (1:15:06)
  • #Quah question #4 – What is your overall opinion of the YouTube Fitness community? (1:22:04)

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Nov 27, 2018

There are a lot of at-home, body weight workouts available but the vast majority of them are good at one thing... making you sweat. What is missing is thoughtful programming designed to keep you making progress as time goes on. 

You CAN build muscle and shape your body without equipment and in this bonus episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the creation of MAPS Anywhere, the equipment-free program that was designed to provide the most beneficial exercises and produce real strength and muscle gains.

Phased like MAPS gym-based programs, MAPS Anywhere is phased to keep you progressing and avoiding plateaus.

Perfect for anyone who wants to workout at home and on the road with minimal or no equipment. It can even be customized for the advanced user.

Get MAPS Anywhere at: www.mapswhite.com.  Use the code WHITE50 all November 2018 for 50% off.

 

Nov 26, 2018

Ep: 910 Paul Chek 

  • Does he feel he has to censor himself more today than 15 years ago? (5:13)
  • Why are women so sensitive to caffeine? (11:00)
  • The importance of breastfeeding. (13:06)
  • The difference between a woman with PMS and an alligator. How context matters. (15:22)
  • The methods he used to wean off caffeine. (17:58)
  • The science and phenomenon behind putting oils and fats in coffee. (22:00)
  • How adaptogens spare cortisol. (28:26)
  • The detrimental consequences of EMFs, low-level stress throughout the day & MORE. (35:13)
  • What are the first things he looks at when someone comes to him? (49:33)
  • How does he start the healing process with someone who is in a wheelchair or paralyzed? (53:26)
  • The fascinating story of Danny Way and how Paul rehabbed him. (1:01:33)
  • How has the reception been since getting into the podcast world? (1:05:28)
  • Has he identified what attracts more students to his courses? (1:10:06)
  • The quest to understand the meaning of life. (1:11:03)
  • What is his take on the Bible? (1:21:01)
  • Scientific materialism/atheism and the danger of people who believe in the opposite direction. (1:30:35)
  • The idea of morals vs. ethics. Level of resources, doing good for humanity, level of hierarchy & MORE. (1:40:30)
  • Special Thrive Market Cyber Monday Commercial. (1:51:00-1:52:00)
  • How God is the greatest actor and we are just playing in his game. (2:05:43)
  • How you are what you eat. (2:13:55)
  • What made him decide to start podcasting? (2:15:28)
  • The root meaning of the word “weird.” (2:24:10)

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Nov 24, 2018

Organifi Quah!

In this BLACK FRIDAY episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about EPOC or OTF After-burn theory, eating during the holidays, the benefit of jump squats between sets and ways to get into a parasympathetic state post training.

  • Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals Galore from Mind Pump & Friends!! (5:21)
  • Justin’s Tummy Issues Back at It. (11:04)
  • One of the Craziest Weeks in Sports History! Are We in a New Transition in Marketing Events? (15:04)
  • Real or Fake News? Fast extraction of cannabinoids in marijuana samples by using hard-cap espresso machines. (26:11)
  • Pure Sal Speculation: How can you Protect Yourself from the Poor Air Quality? (32:15)
  • Adam Ruffling Feathers, Doubling Down and Challenging the Consumer. (33:53)
  • #Quah question #1 – Is EPOC or OTF After-burn theory a real thing? (55:24)
  • #Quah question #2 – How do you guys handle eating during the holidays? (1:02:51)
  • #Quah question #3 - Is there a benefit of doing jump squats between sets? (1:13:17)
  • #Quah question #4 – What are some ways to get into parasympathetic state post training? (1:20:42)

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Nov 23, 2018

Black Friday Specials!!!!

  • Stories of the guys' first experiences trying the “Devil’s Lettuce”, aka weed. (4:50)
  • Black Friday Blowout Deal from PRx Performance, just in time for the person who doesn’t have a lot of it. (21:05)
  • The History of Black Friday and Where Did the Term Come From? (23:14)
  • Massive MAPS Black Friday Deals are LIVE!! (25:37)
  • Vintage Mind Pump…Justin shares a nickname for one of his “friends”. (28:05)
  • New Study Adds to Growing Evidence That Obesity Causes Depression. (30:05)
  • #Quah question #1 – For packing on muscle which is better, 5 days of isolation work or 3 days of full body lifting? (40:40)
  • #Quah question #2 – If or when would you use a hex bar over a straight bar for deadlifts? Also, would you deadlift and back squat in the same workout? (49:54)
  • #Quah question #3 – Would love to hear your opinions on weight belts, wrist wraps, etc. for the average lifter? (57:42)
  • #Quah question #4 – When figuring out maintenance calories do you average each week of tracking? (1:07:49)

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Nov 22, 2018

Episode 907: Cory Schlesinger 

  • Cory shares the painful experience of tearing his Achilles. (4:24)
  • What lead him to become the Sports Performance Coach of Stanford Basketball? (6:06)
  • How to be a GREAT strength coach, you have to COMPETE in something. (10:51)
  • What does he mean when he says kids are coming in as “broken toys”? (13:28)
  • Finding his value and being an identifier when it comes to his athletes. (18:13)
  • What are some of the most common imbalances he sees with his athletes? (21:09)
  • How does he revert the major lifts and balance risk/reward with his athletes? Replace the compound lifts with his athletes? (23:30)
  • Using wearable tools to monitor and track an athletes practice load. How does he use the data as a coach? (30:51)
  • The importance of strength training during the season. (43:00)
  • Safety nets for safety nets. How does he monitor the output by his athletes based on the data he receives? (46:25)
  • Understanding the dynamics of his athletes in the outside world. (49:24)
  • Does he have a favorite kind of athlete? Least favorite? (51:45)
  • Does he watch a lot of basketball or is he in it too much? (56:58)
  • What are some of the biggest mistakes he sees strength coaches make on all levels? (1:00:54)
  • His take on early specialization in one sport. (1:02:40)
  • What are some of his favorite education tools/certifications for coaches to research? (1:08:13)
  • The major backlash ahead dealing with activity levels and social media with our youth. (1:13:45)
  • What does the future evolution of professional sports look like? (1:20:43)
  • How does he feel about the early start to the current season? (1:31:07)
  • His take on the Freshman 4 over at Duke? (1:31:57)
  • Does he have any favorite NBA teams/players that he follows? (1:33:25)
  • Is he a talent acquisition or leadership guy? (1:36:44)
  • His take on college athletes getting paid? (1:39:10)

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Nov 21, 2018

Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about getting started recommendations for a total newbie with no conditioning or strength, teaching someone who’s new to weightlifting how to squat, the best way to get back into lifting/eating seriously after falling off for several weeks or months and the best route for someone with a skinny-fat body composition should take when starting their fitness journey.

  • The slow death of the brick and mortar format, the rise of ecommerce and companies like Walmart and Amazon continuing to evolve. (5:27)
  • The guys talk going cable free and the pros and cons. (13:24)
  • The tragedy of the Northern California fires and the poor air quality from its wake. (19:16)
  • Mind Pump Recommends: Bohemian Rhapsody. (22:52)
  • Recap: Mind Pump Thanksgiving and the guys being Vuori’ed out. (24:07)
  • Lifting weights are better for your heart than cardio: study. (27:45)
  • Relaxing and stimulating: The Organifi “Christmas Blend” and the guys talk preparing for the holidays. (37:28)
  • What the heck is #MGTOW (Men Going Their Own Way)??!! (39:40)
  • #Quah question #1 – What would you recommend for a total newbie getting started with no conditioning or strength? (49:24)
  • #Quah question #2 – How would you go about teaching someone who’s new to weightlifting how to squat? (1:00:58)
  • #Quah question #3 – What is the best way to get back into lifting/eating seriously after falling off for several weeks or months? (1:10:11)
  • #Quah question #4 – What is the best route for someone with a skinny-fat body composition should take when starting their fitness journey? (1:17:43)

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Nov 19, 2018

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with the colorful super-athlete, Hunter McIntyre about his wild life of addiction, modeling, winning grueling competitions and more.

  • Coming out of the gates HOT!! Being the life of the party, his trip to rehab and the drugs he used to partake in. (2:26)
  • How did exercise become his drug of choice? (5:35)
  • Something to pass the time…How he got into wrestling and where does his strength come from? (7:25)
  • Is drug use common in the logging industry? (9:00)
  • How he got into obstacle course racing and what was his major breakout? (10:34)
  • If you want to beat people you don’t necessarily have to outwork them, you have to outsmart them. (13:42)
  • How he became enamored by the sport of CrossFit. (16:50)
  • How has the change of focus to Olympic lifting been going? (20:17)
  • Has he measured himself around other top CrossFit athletes? (21:55)
  • How passion is the most important thing in the universe. The art of trash talk and psychological warfare. (22:57)
  • What are the strengths he will bring to the CrossFit Games? (27:54)
  • How does he construct his programming? (29:49)
  • Has he suffered any injuries throughout his career? (32:22)
  • What are practices he has to maintain his health/wellness? (35:08)
  • Why does he feel he lacks empathy for others? He opens up about his relationship with his family and his childhood growing up. (36:45)
  • How it is intelligent to understand what is coming tomorrow, but it is more important to have the focus and the drive to own today. What aspirations does he have besides the CrossFit Games? (39:44)
  • Living in a fishbowl in his brain. The crazy amount of drugs he was on as a kid, the misuse of them & what age did he start/stop. (43:27)
  • If he had to get a job now, would he work for himself or someone else? (50:25)
  • How he didn’t need anything but food and weights. How he got to the level where he is today. (51:56)
  • Does he ever feel like he is living in a video game? The crazy paths life has taken him and his stint as a model. (56:58)
  • Does he take a scientific approach to his nutrition? (1:04:41)
  • If you play the game, you can make a killing. The money he has made doing various reality shows. (1:10:05)
  • How Joe De Sena is Carmen Sandiego and defines #busy. (1:14:12)
  • Does he have any sleep/meditation practices? (1:16:09)
  • What is he reading right now? (1:18:27)
  • Has he rubbed anyone the wrong way or have any nemesis? (1:20:06)
  • How he aims to stay relevant and have fun with it. (1:23:42)
  • What is his proudest moment? Least proud of?(1:24:40)
  • How he was court-ordered to rehab. (1:30:52)
  • Did he ever have a moment for he felt compelled to write out his feelings to his parents?  Do they keep in touch and support him now? (1:32:49)
  • Does he have a time frame in mind for his goal of getting to the CrossFit Games? (1:35:20)

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Nov 17, 2018

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why squat and deadlift weight can be so different, advice for women before they get pregnant to make sure their pregnancy is healthy and their body can bounce back quickly, recommendations for a hypermobile person to prevent injury and their thoughts on Olympic weightlifting for composition.

  • Find out why Adam is so stressed out. (4:37)
  • Staying up on the streetwear trends. (7:14)
  • Happy Birthday Adam! The guys talk getting older and fashion choices they cannot get away with anymore. (9:20)
  • The latest news and updates from Health IQ. (15:12)
  • The night-night formula using Organifi and Ned. (18:45)
  • Nicotine as a nootropic. (20:12)
  • The moment your kid figures out Santa Claus isn’t real and the most gangster parental hack for the holidays.  (22:23)
  • Keeping the homeless people safe or protecting their jobs? Food for homeless in KC parks destroyed by health department. (26:26)
  • Why Teen Suicide Is Lower in States That Have More School Choice. The guys discuss bullying at their age vs. today. (31:38)
  • How everything requires an access to control. The excess exposure of novelty of explicit information and our children today. (36:20)
  • The Mind Pump Thanksgiving is here! Find out the guys favorite and least favorite dishes. (44:03)
  • #Quah question #1 – Should my squat and deadlift be around the same weight? (50:03)
  • #Quah question #2 - Advice for women before they get pregnant to make sure their pregnancy is healthy and their body can bounce back quickly? (1:01:04)
  • #Quah question #3 – Do you have any recommendations for a hypermobile person to prevent injury? (1:10:03)
  • #Quah question #4 - Thoughts on Olympic weightlifting for composition?  (1:16:46)

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Nov 16, 2018

MAPS Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about partial reps and when to use them, changing your workout based on how you feel, hip flexor fatigue while doing ab exercises and natural ways to increase energy.

  • Like a treasure hunt…The new Thrive Market Kits: Cold Brew, After School Snacks & MORE. (5:23)
  • Abandoning ship?? Greg Glassman Regrets Teaching Kipping Pull-Ups in CrossFit Workouts. The beginning of the end? The guys speculate on the future of the sport. (10:23)
  • How the competitive market/price wars can ruin a business. (18:50)
  • Will OrangeTheory be the detriment of CrossFit? (21:35)
  • The flaws of these fitness trends and group classes. How exercise needs to be individualized. (24:00)
  • The need to shift the culture to empower themselves and do the WORK! (34:40)
  • The devaluing of physical education in the school systems. (39:35)
  • Sal cooking himself like a rotisserie chicken in front of the Joovv light. (41:35)
  • New science and the benefits of taking creatine at a particular time. (43:03)
  • #Quah question #1 – Can you discuss partial reps and when to use them? (49:14)
  • #Quah question #2 – Should you change your workout based on how you feel that day? (1:01:00)
  • #Quah question #3 – Why do I feel hip flexor fatigue while doing ab exercises? (1:10:44)
  • #Quah question #4 – What are natural ways to increase energy to perform better? (1:20:43)

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Nov 15, 2018

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin catch up with friend and MMA fighter Josh Thomson. Josh is busy these days doing fight commentary, running a gym and starring in movies. He also has a podcast, Sammy & the Punk that will be airing an interview with Mind Pump soon.

  • What makes a successful MMA studio? (3:05)
  • How does he deal with the psyche of teaching kids? (7:30)
  • How to do what makes sense. How he got the nickname “The Punk.” (10:30)
  • Did he always have a knack working with kids? (13:02)
  • How MMA has evolved and how to tell what kids will be successful. (14:50)
  • What is the goal with his new podcast and media studio? (19:07)
  • How does a trade in MMA work? The guys discuss the recent trade between Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren.  (22:04)
  • Are we getting the best fighters or entertainers? (25:00)
  • Why does the UFC have precedent over the other promotions? (26:44)
  • What types of fights does he want to see? (28:34)
  • Is there any shit taking that goes on behind the scenes between Bellator and the UFC? (34:25)
  • Can he tell if someone is a badass? (36:50)
  • How often does someone surprise him in the fight game? (39:45)
  • What does he do to recover from a fight? Does he feel the pain from a clean shot? (42:40)
  • How there is a skill to getting hit. (45:11)
  • What are the most physical attributes needed for fighting? (50:50)
  • Will we start to see leg locks transfer over to MMA? (56:40)
  • How does he manage his time? (1:00:07)
  • Are there any other podcasts/announcers that he is paying attention to? (1:01:22)
  • Does he plan on having guests on that have nothing to do with fighting? (1:04:00)
  • Has he gotten any heat for his opinions? The importance of listening to both sides. (1:06:50)
  • The attitude of taking care of yourself through the discipline of hard training. (1:15:12)
  • The importance of education. (1:17:56)

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Nov 14, 2018

Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how bodybuilding style posing can increase muscle connection, hypertrophy and muscle fiber recruitment for strength, a good amount of cardio to do during the week for good health and not affect the muscle building signal, when a low bar squat is a bad idea and the endocannabinoid system.

  • Mind Pump Recommends: Three Identical Strangers. (6:09)
  • Media’s important role in society, the origin names of reality shows & MORE. (11:25)
  • The mystery of the sea nomads’. (16:49)
  • The last of the eagle huntsmen: Mongolian tribes are the only people in the world using the amazing birds to catch prey. (22:07)
  • The Ultimate Feast from Butcher Box has arrived for the Mind Pump Thanksgiving. (25:05)
  • The various unconventional ways the guys have cleaned their teeth. (27:50)
  • Is going to the dentist a scam? How to Reverse Cavities Naturally & Heal Tooth Decay. (29:25)
  • How Sal and Justin have given their kids Organifi products to optimize their performance. (35:46)
  • In-store vs. online shopping. Which do you prefer? (40:56)
  • #Quah question #1 – Would bodybuilding style posing increase muscle connection, hypertrophy and muscle fiber recruitment for strength? (46:06)
  • #Quah question #2 – What is a good amount of cardio to do during the week for good health and not affect the muscle building signal? (53:46)
  • #Quah question #3 – If a person had a bad low posterior tilt, is a low bar squat a bad idea? (59:48)
  • #Quah question #4 – What is the endocannabinoid system? (1:07:48)

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Nov 12, 2018

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Paul Fabritz, founder of PJF Performance and performance coach of NBA superstars like James Harden. Paul has a fascinating story. A struggling college student, he was able to take his passion for basketball and through hard work and delivering exceptional results, he was able to create a wildly successful business training NBA elite, traveling the world, flying on private jets and even training Khloe Kardashian.

  • His journey into sports performance and what led him to specialize in basketball? (2:50)
  • Who was the first NBA player that reached out to him? (7:00)
  • How to progress programming at the right rate. The difference in approach from the Soviet Union to US when it comes to exercise science. (7:30)
  • Did he use advanced equipment in his transformation? With his athletes? (9:50)
  • What techniques did he use to address performance/mechanics with his athletes? (11:35)
  • Getting you to reach your genetic potential. (14:20)
  • Determining an athlete’s level of conscious and risk vs. reward. (15:50)
  • What is the worst advice/myths he has heard? (19:20)
  • The difference between plyometrics being done the RIGHT WAY vs. the wrong way. (22:50)
  • Creating mental toughness and meeting his athletes in the middle. (25:59)
  • How did he grow so fast and become highly successful? (27:40)
  • Would he work for an NBA team? (29:38)
  • Does he have a favorite athlete he works with? (32:40)
  • All in and getting the results. How he decides who he works with. (34:29)
  • The youth is year-round. How does he reach the student athlete market? (35:49)
  • What is the value in academia vs. learning on your own? (37:18)
  • What modalities has he implemented into his own practice? (39:11)
  • Fat don’t fly. How nutrition plays a HUGE role in sports performance. (43:15)
  • Teaching people to live a better and healthy life. (44:25)
  • How does he filter through all the products/technology being thrown his way? What excites him? (46:47)
  • Picking your battles, letting his athletes be intuitive and knowing your own body. (49:45)
  • What is the biggest challenge working with professional athletes? How he sets the table and lays down the foundation when he first meets with an athlete. (51:27)
  • The pivotal moments where his business took off. (54:45)
  • How to leverage yourself and blow up your brand. His new webinar series to teach potential trainers. (59:07)
  • What was that like when he got the call from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Adidas? The details of his sponsorships. (1:00:25)
  • What are some of the biggest mistakes he made while scaling his business? (1:03:34)
  • What is his opinion of the current state of the NBA? Best rookies coming up? Best passers? Most underrated team right now? (1:05:07)
  • What are some things that he did on his Instagram that caused posts to go the most viral? (1:10:09)
  • How to be a squid to become more self-aware. (1:12:22)
  • What are the biggest mistakes he sees athletes make? (1:14:13)
  • Steps to be a better trainer. (1:17:15)
  • What are some epic moments in his career? (1:22:22)
  • What does he appreciate/admire the most about watching NBA players? (1:26:57)
  • The top 3 things the average person can do to improve their vertical TODAY. (1:29:13)
  • How can the average lifter gain speed? Explosive training and max intent. (1:33:07)
  • What advice would he give kids/teenagers to gain speed? (1:36:15)
  • What are his dreams and goals moving forward? (1:37:39)
  • Where does his work ethic come from? (1:39:30)

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Nov 10, 2018

Organifi Quah!

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the most important vegetables to eat, why non-professional CrossFit athletes have very muscular bodies, when to superset and what to do when someone has lost their motivation to work out.

  • Mind Pump Karaoke Night and the fear of putting yourself out there. (5:02)
  • The Shock and Awe approach re-visited. The guys reflect on their first 100 episodes. (7:45)
  • How Adam treats his Camaro as an investment rather than hobby.  (9:52)
  • The guys reflect on the business, their passion and how the time has flown by. (14:52)
  • Sal making friends with the homeless guy in the parking lot & how to tackle the homelessness problem. (18:25)
  • Take some Ned and go straight to bed. (25:33)
  • Girl Scouts Of The USA Files Suit Against Boy Scouts Of America. (29:29)
  • The evolution of sports, a player’s value and how the market reflects the times. (31:11)
  • How the future of sports will be digital. (38:30)
  • #Quah question #1 – What are the best and most important vegetables to eat? (42:53)
  • #Quah question #2 – If circuit training sends the wrong signal, then why do non-professional CrossFit athletes have very muscular bodies? (56:28)
  • #Quah question #3 – When to do a superset and what are the best ones? (1:06:55)
  • #Quah question #4 – What to do when someone has lost their motivation to work out? (1:16:20)

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