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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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2099: The Least Efficient Way to Burn Calories, Why Barbell Exercises Are So Valuable, How to Shorten Workouts While Maintaining Their Effectiveness & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 17, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: What you put on your skin often gets put in your body, so make sure what you put on your skin is NATURAL! (1:59)

  • What will the next flavor of Kreatures of Habit be? (16:11)

  • Chef Boyardee is not a real chef. (19:41)

  • Kim Jong Un propaganda. (24:47)

  • PGA, if you can’t beat them join them! (26:24)

  • Ask Mind Pump is here! (29:10)

  • We want to believe. (35:06)

  • The future of studies. (36:25)

  • Adopt or die. (39:26)

  • The ultimate f-u! (44:27)

  • The value of taking multivitamins every day. (48:25)

  • Shout out to Jordan Syatt. (52:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How valuable are barbell exercises in MAPS Anabolic if you have limited equipment, knowledge, and gym budget? (53:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I break through a strength training plateau? I feel maxed out on newbie gains and stalled regarding my physique. (1:13:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I still progress on MAPS 15 long term, or is it more of a “maintaining” program to do when life has additional stress to it? (1:22:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – If I am doing 45-60 minutes of weight training, what is the normal amount of calories I should be burning? (1:31:30)

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2098: The Truth About Circuit Training, When to Trade Your Workout for More Sleep, the Only People Who Should Use BCAA Powders & More 0
Jun 16, 2023

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: If you sleep well and you do it consistently, you are MORE likely to be consistent with your diet and workouts. (1:31)

  • #DadLife: Aurelius’ secret dancing and capturing moments on video vs. being present. (12:29)

  • Mind Pump reviews the Apple Vision Pro. (21:41)

  • Sal’s nightmare caught on video. (27:32)

  • Organized Orcas. (30:40)

  • Teenage boys do NOT understand risk and danger. (33:01)

  • Al Pacino still has some swag. (44:12)

  • Eating disorders and trauma. (51:03)

  • Psychedelics as a treatment for alcoholism. (52:50)

  • A MASSIVE potential medical breakthrough for people with peanut allergies. (58:30)

  • Shout out to John O'Leary. (1:01:57)

  • #Quah question #1 - Why is tackling your weight training as a circuit better, worse, or different than doing it in a non-circuit format? (1:02:57)

  • #Quah question #2 - Are BCAA or EAA powders worth buying? (1:06:50)

  • #Quah question #3 - Is it better to skip your workout if you are tired and get more sleep or push through it and get to the gym even though you are tired? (1:10:25)

  • #Quah question #4 - Any tips on starting the process of getting into bodybuilding and competing? (1:12:45)

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2097: Peptides That Improve Your Memory & Mental Sharpness With Jay Campbell 0
Jun 15, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak again with peptide expert Jay Campbell about the brain boosting benefits of peptides.

  • How peptides can target cognitive performance and brain function. (2:03)

  • Why he believes most racetams are garbage. (5:58)

  • Dihexa is the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) enhancer. (10:26)

  • More peptide nootropics that boost cognitive function and work as an anxiolytic. (17:30)

  • Why he is raving about tesofensine. (18:58)

  • Can intense brain stimulation make you leaner? (20:44)

  • Why there has never been a time when people can lose body fat so efficiently and preserve muscle mass. (26:20)

  • His favorite peptide nootropic stack. (37:12)

  • How lack of sleep CRUSHES BDNF. (38:45)

  • What does an increase in BDNF feel like? (44:36)

  • The next frontier in the peptide space. (47:02)

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2096: Why Fasting Is a Terrible Way to Lose Fat, the Correct Way to Breathe When Lifting Weights, How to Train With Scoliosis & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 14, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to use Western Medicine the RIGHT way. (2:36)

  • Takeaways from Jordan Peterson’s talk on parenting. (20:03)

  • Aurelius has the sports gene! (36:40)

  • Grown man hardcore parkour. (39:20)

  • Doug’s $450K snafu. (41:34)

  • Updates on the Park City rental. (44:55)

  • How cannabinoids/CBD can protect the brain from trauma. (47:27)

  • Shout out to Patrick Lencioni. (50:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I maximize my nutrition while starting a MAPS program?  (52:17)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Are calories that important as long as I’m reaching all my other macros? (1:06:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How should you breathe when you lift weights? (1:19:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What direction should I go in with a recent scoliosis diagnosis?  (1:28:57)

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2095: How to Smash Through a Strength Plateau 0
Jun 12, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five ways to to break through a strength plateau. 

  • Why strength is an amazing thing to chase. (3:24)

  • How we tend to get stuck on three specific lifts. (7:35)

  • Five Ways to Smash Through a Strength Plateau.

  • #1 - Fix your diet. (9:36)

  • #2 - Fix your sleep. (15:26)

  • #3 - STABILIZE (heavy carries). (25:13)

  • #4 - Strengthen weak links (different exercises). (32:36)

  • #5 - Improve your work capacity (High reps, work session type workouts). (37:16)

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2094: How to Correct Muscle Imbalances, Tips for Training to Maximize Athletic Performance, How to Determine if It Is Time to Cut or Bulk & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 10, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s hard to overeat when you hit your protein targets. (1:57)

  • The dad with two sons’ conundrum. (10:40)

  • The success of Survival Boot Camps for troubled kids. (15:38)

  • Recapping the EntreLeadership event in Nashville. (20:31)

  • The immigrant edge. (35:50)

  • Shout out to the Gaylord Opryland Resort. (41:31)

  • Mennonites vs. Amish beliefs/differences, and the rise of religion. (42:20)

  • Consuming dietary nitrate, the active molecule in beetroot juice, significantly increased muscle force while exercising. (54:11)

  • Shout out to Brian Buffini. (57:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I correct a visual muscle imbalance? (58:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What’s the right dose of exercise for maximum results when you’re an athlete? (1:15:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Did I waste my time by running Anabolic entirely on a caloric deficit? (1:26:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How would you guide me as a trainer in my career as I am still inexperienced and don’t know what steps I should take next while I am in this waiting period? (1:37:44)

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2093: The Pros & Cons of Using Chalk When Lifting, the Muscle Building Benefits of the 4-2-2 Tempo, How to Eat on Vacation Without Packing on Pounds & More 0
Jun 9, 2023

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: Supplement with sodium for better sleep. (2:09)

  • Kids grow up quickly! (7:29)

  • Mind Pump’s earliest memories. (9:12)

  • The after-40 body aches are real! (23:31)

  • The saga of Arlo. (25:44)

  • Do we have a quantum-entangled brain? (34:58)

  • Eight things men secretly want their partner to do. (43:08)

  • Schools didn’t teach these things when we were kids. (45:42)

  • The importance for all coaches and trainers to learn how to build a business. (51:05)

  • Shout out to Greg Williams Photography. (56:15)

  • #Quah question #1 - Does using chalk weaken your grip in the long term? (57:18)

  • #Quah question #2 - Can you explain 4-2-2 tempo, why it’s important, and its benefits? Should you cycle it with other tempos? (1:00:12)

  • #Quah question #3 - Any advice on how to enjoy eating more food on vacation without guilt, while not going over the rails and bingeing? (1:04:14)

  • #Quah question #4 - Who were your mentors and the people who inspired/believed in you? (1:09:47)

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2092: How to Cultivate Amazing Relationships With Adam Lane Smith 0
Jun 8, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Adam Lane Smith, a licensed psychotherapist and highly sought-after relationship expert.

  • Why he does what he does today. (4:45)

  • What is Attachment Theory and how can it affect you as an adult? (5:59)

  • Cooperating in conflict. (11:14)

  • Breaking down the 4 Styles of Attachment. (14:09)

  • Why are the women the first to ask for a divorce? (19:55)

  • Old knowledge that has been lost. (23:36)

  • Why men need to feel powerful. (28:06)

  • Understanding the order of operations with your partner. (32:12)

  • Which attachments attract each other? (35:41)

  • Marriage glue. (41:05)

  • The four pieces of relationship security. (44:32)

  • The murkiness with the division of labor. (49:56)

  • The poor messaging to young men. (54:47)

  • Why women are in a no-win circumstance right now. (58:57)

  • Why kids are so anxious and depressed. (1:01:43)

  • The ramifications of too much access to pornography. (1:04:05)

  • Why a booty call does not turn into a marriage. (1:06:48)

  • The biggest challenges with modern life. (1:10:13)

  • Why we are more like chimps than bonobos. (1:11:52)

  • His thoughts on dating apps. (1:15:44)

  • The four characteristics of a good father. (1:25:03)

  • How most parents do not have a relationship with their kids, they manage them. (1:28:40)

  • Tactical rituals to be a better father. (1:31:09)

  • Why phones are one of the BIGGEST killers of sex. (1:37:05)

  • The role of the father during pregnancy. (1:41:00)

  • Why women with attachment issues have issues breastfeeding. (1:45:40)

  • The importance of leading your partner into healthier attachment. (1:48:10)

  • Run your marriage like a business and it will thrive. (1:49:55)

  • Why homeschool? (1:53:57)

  • The value in having oxytocin bonding routinely with your partner.(1:56:22)

  • The pros and cons of psychedelics. (2:00:37)

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2091: Why Cardio Is Terrible for Fat Loss, What to Do When Heavy Lifting Causes Joint Pain, How to Work Out With a Hip Injury & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 7, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cold water therapy is anti-depressive! (2:27)

  • Social justice warriors. (8:58)

  • Max is SO Adam’s son. (18:21)

  • Mind Pump gets nostalgic. (22:01)

  • Knowledge without wisdom is bad. (25:31)

  • The awkwardness of tipping culture. (39:32)

  • The tremendous value of working in retail or at a restaurant. (43:39)

  • The drunkest cities in America. (50:02)

  • Vuori is the KING of athleisure wear. (53:00)

  • Trends making a comeback. (55:00)

  • Shout out to The First Tycoon: The Epic Life of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a book by T.J. Stiles. (1:04:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I train with a right hip labral tear? (1:05:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best program to do after Symmetry? I will be traveling a lot this summer and will have access to limited equipment. (1:18:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - At what point should you start cardio when you want to cut? (1:22:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How should I approach the heavy lifting phases in your MAPS programs when it just seems to hurt me? (1:35:23)

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2090: Five Tips to Work Out Less and Keep Your Gains 0
Jun 5, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five different ways to minimize time in the gym without sacrificing muscle.

  • The amount of volume needed to maintain muscle. (1:57)

  • Does consistency and experience lifting play a factor? (3:37)

  • The difference between the optimal and the most you can tolerate training. (8:20)

  • 5 Tips to Workout Less and Keep Your Gains. (14:14)

  • #1 - Change the phase of training that you are in. (14:35)

  • #2 - Increase the intensity of your workouts. (17:43)

  • #3 - Eliminate ‘less’ worthy exercises. (20:58)

  • #4 - Keep your protein intake high. (24:47)

  • #5 - Use BFR training on off days. (28:22)

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2089: How Focusing on Mobility Can Help You Build More Muscle, Tips for Building Your Hamstrings, the Best Way to Build Muscle Without a Gym & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 3, 2023

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you love red meat and you want it to be LESS calories eat GRASS-FED. (2:01)

  • Clothes for athletic/fit guys, State & Liberty. (7:01)

  • The cultural/societal acceptance of body dysmorphia and extremes today. (13:21)

  • MerPeople and our fascination with people-watching. (25:01)

  • Scientists are doing some weird stuff. (29:21)

  • Justin’s dream pool design. (32:40)

  • Strange facts with Sal: The world’s biggest caves in the world. (35:53)

  • Mind Pump’s dream destinations. (37:51)

  • Billionaire’s spending habits and legacy. (42:00)

  • The top fighting styles of MMA based on wins. (51:01)

  • Shout out to @beardthebestyoucanbe. (56:11)

  • #Listener Live question #1 - Which MAPS program is the best for me if I want to get strong in the big three (Squat, Bench, and Deadlift)? (57:27)

  • #Listener Live question #2 - Is there going to be a big difference if I don’t complete the 6th workout of MAPS Split each week? (1:07:36)

  • #Listener Live question #3 – How can I develop my hamstrings? (1:16:15)

  • #Listener Live question #4 - Any recommendations for exercise routines or programs that I can do when away from a gym for 6 months? (1:21:33)

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2088: How to Build a Bulletproof Core, the Best Lat Building Exercises, the Truth About High Protein Diets & Longevity & MORE 0
Jun 2, 2023

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 BEST categories of supplements for muscle building, fat burning, and overall fitness are adaptogens! (1:50)

  • Peptides are strong! Proceed with caution. (15:51)

  • What is going on with Connor Murphy? (24:42)

  • Crazy hacks found on the internet. (25:26)

  • There is an individual variance when it comes to the rep range you do the best with. (32:18)

  • The guy’s 1 rep max for each compound lift. (39:45)

  • Confidence is sexy. (43:30)

  • Blue collar jobs are here to stay. (50:06)

  • The greatest value of home schooling. (54:12)

  • The top traits people use to judge attractiveness. (59:40)

  • Shout out to @oma.uk. (1:01:33)

  • #Quah question #1 - How can I get a solid core? Not banging abs, but a strong engaged core? How do you train to naturally engage them in normal day to day activities to prevent injury? (1:03:03)

  • #Quah question #2 - What are the best exercises to work the lower lats? Obviously, you cannot target solely the lower part. (1:07:31)

  • #Quah question #3 - Can you guys please give your opinion on meal prep companies? Do you think they're worth it for someone who's extremely busy? I find myself not really eating much because of work so I wonder if I should invest in these expensive meal prep companies to maintain a good nutritional intake. (1:10:57)

  • #Quah question #4 - Are high protein diets bad for longevity? (1:15:55)

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2087: Steve Cook- The Rebranding of an Iconic Fitness Influencer 0
Jun 1, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with iconic fitness influencer Steve Cook.

  • Being in the right place at the right time. Steve’s origin story and how he got into the fitness industry. (2:05)

  • Being in a good space yourself to find that right person. (12:40)

  • His start in male physique competitions and dealing with the politics involved. (14:16)

  • The massive role genetics play. (27:36)

  • Starting his vlog and when his business started taking off. (30:28)

  • The apple sauce and peas & carrots of social media. (34:42)

  • His experience working on the Biggest Loser. (38:02)

  • Finding himself in a rebranding phase and examining his life during the pandemic. (52:19)

  • Future fatherhood, being aligned with your partner and potentially leaving the country. (1:02:08)

  • Why so much of health is community. (1:09:45)

  • Have his views on health & fitness changed post-COVID? (1:13:18)

  • The evolution of his training. (1:14:21)

  • Why he has no problem NOT posting. (1:16:01)

  • The journey behind creating the Fitness Culture App. (1:17:20)

  • From LA to St. George. (1:23:00)

  • The most misunderstood thing about him. (1:25:05)

  • Did insecurities drive him to the gym? (1:26:08)

  • What traits from his dad will he transfer to his kids? (1:27:18)

  • His relationship with money and the challenge of people-pleasing. (1:29:33)

  • Enjoy the process. (1:32:54)

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2086: Hitting New PRs by Working Out Less, the Downsides of Fasting, the Best Order to Go Through MAPS Programs & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 31, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you ENJOY the workout is just as IMPORTANT as the workout itself. (1:59)

  • Does your DNA determine what exercise program is right for you? (10:04)

  • The average facetime spent with your child. (20:44)

  • Giving your child space to create. (30:35)

  • Zuckerberg is a sore loser. (36:18)

  • Flow as an evolutionary trait. (40:47)

  • A hack to get morning sunlight. (49:39)

  • Most CBD products are garbage. Do your research! (51:13)

  • Shout out to Never Split the Difference, book by Chris Voss. (54:55)

  • #Listener Live question #1 – What focus/intention should I be doing with MAPS 15 Advanced to get the best bang for my buck? (56:18)

  • #Listener Live question #2 – Which program do you feel fits best with putting Olympic style weightlifting (snatch, clean, jerk, etc.)? (1:02:57)

  • #Listener Live question #3 – I’m wondering what you guys used to do during your spilt shifts as a personal trainer and if you have any tips on how to keep your protein intake high? (1:10:52)

  • #Listener Live question #4 – How do you transition from one program to the next? (1:22:10)

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2085: Abs & Core Masterclass 0
May 29, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover everything you need to know to build an amazing 6-pack and a strong core.

  • When it comes to aesthetics, one muscle almost always tops the list for both men and women. These are the muscles of the core: The abs, the obliques, and the transversus abdominis. (1:53)

  • The muscles and actions of the core muscles. (6:43)

  • #1 - The Abs, their attachments, and common myths. (10:11)

    • Best developing exercises: Hip flexor deactivators, Physioball crunches, reverse crunches, and leg raises.

  • #2 - Obliques, their attachments, and common myths. (17:55)

    • Best developing exercises: Cable chops and twisting sit-ups.

  • #3 - Transversus abdominis, their attachments, and common myths. (24:08)

    • Best developing exercises: Vacuums.

  • Stabilizing movements (for the whole core): Planks, counter-rotation movements, and heavy walking movements. (30:50)

  • How to prioritize your core muscles in your programming? (33:10)

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2084: The Key to Building an Hourglass Figure, What to Do if Can’t Seem to Recover Between Workouts, the Best Way to Work Out if You Do Manual Labor & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 27, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you're trying to lose body fat, you’re better off BUILDING than trying to burn. (2:27)

  • Kreatures of Habit ‘no-bake’ cookies. (10:33)

  • How to develop better associations with healthier foods and drinks. (13:36)

  • The crave ability of carbonated drinks. (19:06)

  • How testosterone boosters work and the myths surrounding taking them. (27:40)

  • The origins of the ‘whipping boy’. (35:57)

  • Mind Pump goes dark. (41:50)

  • Lawsuits and settlements. (48:53)

  • Missing out on quality time with your kids. (53:22)

  • Caldera works! (59:57)

  • Shout out to Jesse Conrad. (1:01:40)

  • #Listener Live question #1 - What advice do you have for me to feel the pump in isolated muscles and groups while keeping in mind my hypermobile joints? (1:03:47)

  • #Listener Live question #2 - How can I achieve the hourglass figure? (1:12:37)

  • #Listener Live question #3 – What things can I do to help with prolonged quad fatigue? (1:22:13)

  • #Listener Live question #4 – How do you maintain growth and fitness doing manual labor? (1:34:52)

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2083: Why Increasing Strength Doesn't Always Increase Muscle Mass, the Importance of Hitting Calorie Vs. Hitting Protein Targets When Cutting, the Best Way to Run for Cardiovascular Health & More 0
May 26, 2023

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: Consistency BEATS hard! (2:11)

  • Take the MAPS leap for $5 a month! (5:30)

  • Did scientists accidentally create an anti-addiction drug? (9:08)

  • Nature is messed up. (19:09)

  • Is this the future of inside trading? (23:19)

  • The pros/cons of AI regulation. (25:02)

  • The top causes of death for bodybuilders. (30:50)

  • Video killed the radio star. (35:12)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (39:32)

  • Parent hacks with managing screen time. (43:33)

  • When you know you are a boomer. (48:27)

  • Why eating grass-fed vs. grain fed meat may lower your inflammation levels.(54:29)

  • Vuori is EVERYWHERE! (57:09)

  • Here’s why bands DO NOT cause as much muscle damage as other forms of training. (58:32)

  • Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter. (59:54)

  • #Quah question #1 - Can you use light weights (instead of bands) for trigger sessions? (1:01:32)

  • #Quah question #2 - While in a cut, is it better to hit your protein for the day or stay within your calories? (1:03:59)

  • #Quah question #3 - Can you increase strength but not muscle mass? Likewise, is it possible to gain muscle in one body part and lose muscle in others? A recent dexa showed I lost muscle in my trunk but gained elsewhere. Does not make sense to me. (1:08:07)

  • #Quah question #4 - Are you better off running a mile a day or 3-5 miles a couple times a week? (without having any race goals, only leisure) Which would be more beneficial for cardiovascular health and lower impact on joints? (1:11:01)

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2082: Is Your Bank Safe? Chris Naghibi 0
May 25, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin have an in-depth conversation with attorney, banker and real estate investor Chris Naghibi about the state of banks and the economy.

  • Chris’s “lazy moron” journey into the career he has now. (1:58)

  • What role do ‘rules & regulations’ play in some of these economic crises? (17:57)

  • Successful, but not stress-tested. (25:44)

  • What is a “run on the bank” and why is it so dangerous? (32:00)

  • Inflation’s comparison to losing body fat. (44:16)

  • Why in order to win you have to be an extremist. (48:38)

  • The impacts of institutional buying. (51:38)

  • His thoughts on long/short-term leases. (57:35)

  • How do these interest rate hikes affect banks? (1:03:58)

  • Playing ‘political chicken’ with the debt ceiling. (1:07:05)

  • Going down the rabbit hole on the future of digital currency. (1:13:02)

  • How retail traders influence the market. (1:18:45)

  • In order to create, we must destroy. The impact of A.I. (1:21:17)

  • Where can you put your money, earn the most, and spend the least? (1:31:50)

  • We are now trying to find ways to give people opportunities they didn’t earn. (1:35:40)

  • Changing your idea of investing. (1:39:37)

  • The impacts of hybrid work for society. (1:44:09)

  • Lessons learned from underwriting the wealthy. (1:51:22)

  • DO NOT confuse net worth with success. (2:03:46)

  • How does he wrestle with how his kid will inherit money? (2:08:19)

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2081: How to Keep Progressing as an Advanced Lifter, the Perfect Way to Warm Up Before Lifting, How to Work Out Postpartum & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 24, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP listening to the whey protein peddlers! Collagen protein is ACTUALLY pretty good for you. (3:12)

  • Nobody sits in the daytime! (13:53)

  • All that’s interesting featuring Andre the Giant. (17:55)

  • Adam and Sal’s experience so far with the Oura Ring. (25:28)

  • Coaching with NutriSense is a game changer! (30:14)

  • Speculating Sports Illustrated target market. (34:35)

  • When do little kids feel most loved? (37:49)

  • The power and pull of games and screen time. (39:40)

  • Everett’s first big role. (45:03)

  • MAPS Anabolic Advanced success story. (47:48)

  • Subscribe to Mind Pump on Instagram today! (48:38)

  • Another case against artificial sweeteners. (50:54)

  • Shout out to Amala Ekpunobi. (52:52)

  • #Listener Live question #1 - What can I do for the next 2 months to preserve the muscle mass I have, not lose any more weight, and continue to develop my rear delts? (54:25)

  • #Listener Live question #2 - How do you measure getting stronger outside of just lifting heavier? (1:07:28)

  • #Listener Live question #3 – What level of program would be the best for me 6 months post-partum? (1:16:06)

  • #Listener Live question #4 - What should I be doing for warmups, cool downs, etc.? (1:30:45)

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2080: Get Jacked With Bands! 0
May 22, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why bands are a unique way to add variety and build muscle.

  • One of the most effective yet most overlooked tools for building maximum strength, maximum muscle, and mobility in enhancing fat loss are resistance bands! Bands can be quite advanced. (2:26)

  • Bands bad PR and poor application. (4:43)

  • 7 Unique Benefits of Bands.

  • #1 - Strength curve. (14:17)

  • #2 - Constant tension. (17:59)

  • #3 - Encourages controlled negative and good form. (18:55)

  • #4 - Does far less muscle damage. (21:42)

  • #5 - Encourages isometric squeeze. (29:17)

  • #6 - TOTALLY novel. (32:40)

  • #7 - Easy on the joints and low risk of injury. (35:39)

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2079: The Dangers of Eating Too Much Protein, Tips for Getting a Rounder Butt, Why Consistency is King & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 19, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Poor gut health will DESTROY your ability to build muscle, burn body fat, or even feel good. A GOOD probiotic is an investment we should ALL be making. (1:39)

  • Peptides for gut health. (12:02)

  • Justin being manly, and spider stories. (16:11)

  • The universal strategy to get away from most things. (25:58)

  • Don’t mess with Zuck. (28:58)

  • Science doesn’t ask if we should, it just asks, can we? (30:29)

  • Recapping Mother’s Day festivities. (34:07)

  • The controversy over Netflix’s Queen Cleopatra. (46:48)

  • How muscles became popular in the media. (51:51)

  • Sal’s high praise for the Chocolate bone broth from Paleo Valley. (57:44)

  • Shout out to Slaying Your Fear: A Guide for People Who Grapple with Insecurity, a book by Adam Lane Smith. (59:04)

  • #Listener Live question #1 - What is the appropriate program to do after completing Anabolic? After my wife’s first time through, although the scale never moved from 245, she lost 23 total inches with over 5 inches of that coming from her stomach. (1:00:12)

  • #Listener Live question #2 - How do I control my eating post-competition? (1:19:16)

  • #Listener Live question #3 - Can I maintain/build my glutes while completing MAPS Performance alone? Is it okay to add glute-focused days in between MAPS Performance sessions? (1:40:18)

  • #Listener Live question #4 - What is the best way to mitigate any losses after having a vasectomy? How would you go about getting back into the gym after the recovery period? (1:51:06)

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2078: How to Activate Your Chest While Incline Benching, Training Tips for a Healthy Menstrual Cycle, the Best Way to Introduce Resistance Training to Children & More 0
May 19, 2023

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. 

 

2077: How to Have Better Sex Featuring Dr. Emily Morse 0
May 18, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with sex expert, Dr. Emily on how to add more fun to the bedroom.

  • Why is sexual health so important? (1:47)

  • How stress, trauma, and shame are pleasure thieves. (4:40)

  • Having an unhealthy relationship with masturbation. (8:17)

  • Porn without education is problematic. (9:20)

  • When do kids get sexually imprinted? (18:51)

  • The components of healthy sex. (22:00)

  • Comparing lube to sunscreen. (26:18)

  • The common sexual challenges between men and women. (31:35)

  • Couples that play together stay together. (37:45)

  • The common misconceptions around orgasms. (42:18)

  • The 5 Pillars of Sexual IQ. (47:03)

  • #1 – Embodiment. (48:52)

  • #2 – Health. (53:22)

  • #3 – Self-Knowledge. (54:33)

  • #4 – Self-acceptance. (55:10)

  • #5 – Collaboration. (55:20)

  • Compare and despair does not work with sex. (59:14)

  • Leaning into what is easy for you. (1:01:59)

  • Rebranding anal sex. (1:05:16)

  • Examining where your beliefs around sex come from. (1:09:50)

  • Knowing the difference between fantasies. (1:11:38)

  • Giving your partner a ‘compliment sandwich’. (1:15:30)

  • Her take on dating apps. (1:23:00)

  • Has the “boss-bitch” movement helped or hurt women’s sex lives? (1:30:32)

  • The dangers of “hook-up” culture. (1:45:16)

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2076: What to Do if One Side Is Stronger Than the Other, the Truth About Fasting & Muscle Loss, the Best Way to Work Out With Gut Issues & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 17, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do hard things! (2:12)

  • The Di Stefano’s urgent care scare. (21:17)

  • Adam’s embarrassing moment at the Warriors game. (28:34)

  • The sad state of San Francisco. (42:08)

  • ‘Coregasm’ is a real thing! (49:06)

  • Lack of muscle is the biggest contributor to the chronic health crisis. (49:53)

  • The hermetic effect of the Green Juice from Organifi. (52:57)

  • Shout out to Word on Fire. (55:22)

  • #Listener Live question #1 - How can I help my muscles take over more instead of my joints? (57:42)

  • #Listener Live question #2 - What should my training focus be while I prioritize my gut health? (1:08:02)

  • #Listener Live question #3 - What is the best approach to get my body less crooked? (1:21:01)

  • #Listener Live question #4 – Will fasting hinder my gains and progress? (1:29:01)

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2075: The New Science of Living Longer & Better With Dr. Rand McClain 0
May 15, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. McClain about the most recent longevity and health science.

  • Taking control of your health. (1:41)

  • Longevity vs. health span. (3:53)

  • The three pillars that impact your biological age. (11:35)

  • NO diet fits all. (14:22)

  • How he eats for maximal performance. (20:03)

  • Using exercise as the great equalizer. (25:47)

  • The importance of sleep hygiene. (31:06)

  • The effect of metformin on your health and longevity. (44:30)

  • How can hormone therapy impact your performance and health span? (52:45)

  • At what age should you investigate hormone therapy? (1:02:17)

  • Peptides for health and longevity. (1:08:03)

  • How gene editing will revolutionize life span. (1:15:56)

  • The future for stem cell therapy. (1:21:31)

  • Advancements towards early detection of diseases and cancers. (1:24:51)

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