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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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Now displaying: January, 2021
1479: Listener Live Coaching (Q&A) 0
Jan 30, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom.

  • How Adam’s neighbor keeps himself motivated. (4:04)
  • Why low-carb diets are the best for controlling insulin resistance. (11:10)
  • Will we be able to control AI? (15:40)
  • Could CRISPR technology tempt athletes to change their DNA to get an edge? (23:33)
  • How Netflix is the junk food of streaming. (28:51)
  • Why is Nicholas Cage in EVERY movie?! (32:17)
  • The guy’s make the case for the benefits of whey protein. (36:24)
  • What does the current trend look like for personal trainers and the gym industry? (41:34)
  • #Quah question #1 – What are some different programs or exercises that I can give my soldiers to improve their overall power output/performance? (47:26)
  • #Quah question #2 – What advice would you give to personal trainers to improve their confidence surrounding the content they put out? (54:30)
  • #Quah question #3 – How do I avoid fitness plateaus when in a high rep phase? (1:04:45)
  • #Quah question #4 – How do I train post-baby to rebuild my pelvic floor? (1:13:52)

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1478: The Underrated Benefits of Isometric Exercises, the Truth About DNA Fitness & Nutrition Tests, Using Multi Grip Bars for Benching & More 0
Jan 29, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using isometric exercises in a workout, DNA fitness and nutrition tests, using multi grip bars for benching, and what to do when you do not feel like eating but still need to maintain your calorie intake.

  • Is Adam ahead on the leaderboard? (4:32)
  • Why Sal is now sold on Caldera. (12:42)
  • The crazy evolution of video game complexity. (13:46)
  • Why has California ‘magically’ lifted their stay-at-home order? (24:54)
  • Why are overweight D.C. residents being prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine? (27:28)
  • Mind Pump Investments: Why are all stocks winning?! (29:03)
  • Why some things make no sense. (30:05)
  • Mind Pump Recommends Crazy, Not Insane on Prime Video. (31:43)
  • Has Conor McGregor lost the “eye of the tiger?” (34:54)
  • Is Tom Brady the GOAT? (38:47)
  • The UCLA gymnast floor routine going viral. (40:14)
  • Doug’s meat strategies and the latest MASSIVE deal from Butcher Box. (44:20)
  • Why is Justin a magnet for farts? (45:46)
  • #Quah question #1 – Explain isometric exercises? How would you use them in a workout? (47:40)
  • #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on DNA, nutrition, and fitness tests? The ones that reportedly tell you the optimal way for you to eat and train? (55:27)
  • #Quah question #3 – What are your opinions of the multi-grip bars for benching? (1:01:24)
  • #Quah question #4 - What should you do when you do not feel like eating, or are not hungry, but still need to maintain your caloric intake? (1:03:55)

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1477: Is Social Media Killing Your Gains? 0
Jan 28, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the negative impact social media can have on health and fitness and provide ways to minimize the downsides of living in the social media age.

  • How social media may be affecting you more than you realize. (3:00)
  • The positives of social media. (7:14)
  • How social media may be killing your health and fitness gains. (8:25)
  • #1 – Making a sedentary lifestyle look cool. (9:52)
  • #2 – Body image issues are becoming more mainstream and disguised as motivation. (14:00)
  • #3 – Becoming aware of its addictive properties. (23:18)
  • #4 – The rise of poor sleep with our children. (25:17)
  • The practices and key takeaways to tackle these issues. (27:35)
  • #1 – Setting time limits and boundaries. (27:50)
  • #2 – Shut off ALL notifications. (31:26)
  • #3 – Keeping your phone in a designated space. (34:14)
  • #4 – Create scheduled breaks. (36:29)
  • #5 – Only follow people who provide you with the most/good healthy value. (39:18)
  • The origin story of #squatandscroll. (43:01)

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1476: Improving Gains With Less Time in the Gym, Signs You Are Working Out Too Much, Ways to Speed Up Your Metabolism & More 0
Jan 27, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about reducing training from 6x’s per week to 3x’s per week, signs that someone may be doing too much volume, ways to speed up the metabolism, and advice for women who want or need to eat more and put on weight, but are inundated with media telling them to eat less, do more cardio, etc.

  • How the guys draw different energy to fuel their morning workouts. (5:07)
  • New product alert from Ned! (9:30)
  • The personality traits  linked to toilet paper hoarding. (12:26)
  • How My Pillow was a victim of poor market response. (14:03)
  • The eclectic list of Trump pardons. (20:34)
  • Mind Pump predictions for Trump post-presidency. (23:15)
  • How many calories do you burn while having sex? (28:46)
  • Behind the scenes at Mind Pump HQ. (36:22)
  • The importance of rotating your protein sources. (36:54)
  • #Quah question #1 – How would you help someone who loves to train in the gym 6x’s per week, move to a 3x’s a week routine? (44:25)
  • #Quah question #2 – What are some signs that someone may be doing too much volume, and what should they do if that is the case? (48:14)
  • #Quah question #3 – In addition to building muscle, are there other ways to speed up the metabolism? (52:39)
  • #Quah question #4 – Any advice for women who want or need to eat more and put on weight, but are inundated with the media telling them to eat less, do more cardio, etc.? (59:10)

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1475: Eating Meat Is Good for the Climate With Robb Wolf 0
Jan 25, 2021

In the episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak to Robb Wolf about sustainable farming and the interesting properties of salt.

1475: Robb Wolf

  • Making an argument that eating meat and dairy is terrible for the environment. (3:54)
  • The optimist side of regenerative agriculture. (19:10)
  • The point of contention surrounding carbon sequestering of holistic livestock management from grasslands. (24:28)
  • The potential determinants of the veganism model. (29:17)
  • The problems with the food industrial complex. (39:44)
  • How sodium plays a part in hypertension. (46:10)
  • The remarkable performance-enhancing benefits from LMNT. (53:40)
  • The major differences between his electrolyte supplement and the competition. (59:51)

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1474: Listener Live Coaching (Q&A) 0
Jan 23, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about cardio with Maps Aesthetic, Priming between heavy sets, strength when lacking mobility, and more.

  • How American troops get down while stationed overseas. (4:57)
  • Mind Pump’s favorite movies. (7:00)
  • Adam schools the guys on sports gambling. (11:24)
  • Mind Pump on the latest tech news. (23:19)
  • Gwyneth Paltrow’s vagina candle in the news again. (27:23)
  • Why Vuori Clothing is a Mind Pump fan favorite. (29:12)
  • How Clubhouse is making waves across the internet. (32:03)
  • Why science is amoral. (34:36)
  • Do sharks have aggressive sex? (37:18)
  • What has changed in the Di Stefano household post-COVID scare? (38:19)
  • Mind Pump Recommends, Athlete A on Netflix. (41:08)
  • #Quah question #1 – Would you implement any cardio into MAPS Aesthetic? (44:12)
  • #Quah question #2 – How would you prime your body in between heavy sets? (55:45)
  • #Quah question #3 – Can you lift and build strength if mobility is poor? (1:03:01)
  • #Quah question #4 – How can I build strength in my hamstring after ACL surgery? (1:09:41)

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1473: How Often to Train Arms for Optimal Muscle Growth, the Pros & Cons of Training on Unstable Surfaces, When Walking Too Much Hurts Gains & More 0
Jan 22, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training arms on “off-days” for optimal muscle growth, trainers who use unstable surfaces to train compound movements, whether too much walking hurts gains, and why gyms don’t make efforts to entice women to lift.

  • How Justin doesn’t do sentimental. (4:21)
  • Does a thief have morals? (5:53)
  • The unintended consequences of mayhem. (8:48)
  • The baby apps to track your baby’s different phases of development. (15:18)
  • Why the Andrews household is in damage control. (18:34)
  • Barstool Fund x Felix Gray. (23:22)
  • Are you playing the Mega Millions?! (25:03)
  • The funny stereotypes around dads. (31:10)
  • The pandemic was great business for Netflix. (35:58)
  • A horror story for a new Arizona homeowner. (42:36)
  • The guys address the backlash they received on their comments surrounding the 75 Hard Challenge. (45:10)
  • Magic Spoon, a Mind Pump fan favorite! (49:52)
  • #Quah question #1 – Can I or should I train my arms on “off-days” for optimal muscle growth? Or are compound lifts sufficient in developing arms? (53:25)
  • #Quah question #2 – What do you think of trainers who are using unstable surfaces to train compound movements? For example, barbell back squat on wobble pillows? Or a Bosu ball?  (57:51)
  • #Quah question #3 – Because of COVID, I have been doing a lot of walking outside. You guys always talk about cardio and how it hinders muscle gain. Is there such a thing as too much walking hurting gains? (1:03:03)
  • #Quah question #4 – If women account for 50% of gym memberships and the population in general. And strength training is so important, why don’t gyms try to make efforts to entice women to lift? (1:07:15)

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1472: How to Break 13 Destructive Lockdown Habits 0
Jan 21, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to break 13 shelter in place/lockdown habits that can be destructive if left unchecked.

  • How to Break 13 Destructive Lockdown Habits. (2:38)
  • #1 – Stress eating. (4:14)
  • #2 – Baking. (9:15)
  • #3 – Eating out. (13:07)
  • #4 – Alcohol consumption. (16:32)
  • #5 – Losing sight of fitness. (21:09)
  • #6 – Sedentary lifestyle. (23:08)
  • #7 – Not following a workout plan. (26:59)
  • #8 – Becoming a Google doctor. (29:32)
  • #9 – All-day scrolling on social media. (31:47)
  • #10 – Refreshing the news every 5 minutes. (33:08)
  • #11 – Online shopping. (34:48)
  • #12 – Throwing your schedule out the window. (37:24)
  • #13 – Blurring the line between work/home life. (38:52)

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1471: The Truth About German Volume Training, the Dangers of Sweating for the Wedding, What to Do If One Side of Your Body Is Tighter Than the Other & More 0
Jan 20, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions about German Volume Training methods, “sweating for the wedding,” whether it is normal to want to sleep 30-60 minutes after a workout, and if it is common for one side’s leg muscles and hip flexor to be tighter than the other.

  • Sal’s COVID scare. (6:54)
  • The fascinating science behind the COVID-19 vaccine. (10:21)
  • The strange ways humans try to treat themselves. (14:01)
  • The bodybuilder with the greatest genetics of all-time. (19:33)
  • How the various fighting organizations are faring during the pandemic. (21:53)
  • Conor McGregor’s ‘fantasy land’ inside a watch. (23:37)
  • Oli Pop is blowing up! (28:32)
  • Mind Pump’s predictions on the future of the economy. (30:11)
  • Can the Government please take notes on the Barstool Fund?! (32:17)
  • Did the Simpsons write EVERY scenario for what has happened? (35:48)
  • The difficulties of not overtraining when you are on an energy high. (37:58)
  • Adam shares an update on his hormone replacement therapy test numbers. (40:37)
  • Public Goods, the future of direct-to-consumer shopping. (43:14)
  • #Quah question #1 – Thoughts on German Volume Training methods? (47:50)
  • #Quah question #2 – What's your take on the catchphrase, “sweating for the wedding,” as seen on social media? What is the alternative strategy, or mindset, for people who are preparing for a big event? (53:01)
  • #Quah question #3 - Is it normal to want to sleep for 30-60 minutes after a workout? (59:08)
  • #Quah question #4 - Is it common for one side’s leg muscles and hip flexor to be tighter than the other? (1:03:06)

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1470: Ten Motivation Hacks to Boost Productivity Today 0
Jan 18, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin go over ten motivation hacks that you can start today to help you achieve your goals faster and with less effort.

  • Why when you're motivated, everything seems easy. (3:04)
  • Ten Motivation Hacks to Boost Productivity Today. (5:05)
  • #1 – Set realistic goals/schedule reevaluations. (6:10)
  • #2 – Break your goals into smaller/obtainable goals. (10:15)
  • #3 – Consume information surrounding your current goal. (14:01)
  • #4 – Tell people about your goal. (16:59)
  • #5 – Reassess your network. (19:47)
  • #6 – Do not wait until tomorrow. (24:11)
  • #7 – Keep a journal. (26:11)
  • #8 – Find joy in the process. (28:52)
  • #9 – Aim for positive motivations instead of negative ones. (31:26)
  • #10 – Optimize your time. (33:58)

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1469: Listener Live Coaching (Q&A) 0
Jan 16, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom.

  • Adam shares openly why he is back on hormone replacement therapy. (3:21)
  • Justin is looking even MORE handsome thanks in part to Caldera. (23:41)
  • How Sal is enjoying the process with his baby boy. (26:08)
  • How Adam is loving every moment with his son. (30:59)
  • Justin is really into shocking news stories. (34:56)
  • Mind Pump Recommends, Tiger on HBO. (39:57)
  • Can drinking more coffee lower your risk of prostate cancer? (45:05)
  • Ben Greenfield’s COVID-19 protocol. (46:09)
  • #Quah question #1 – What are some ways I can improve my deadlift working out from home? (48:11)
  • #Quah question #2 – What prerequisites are required to perform a proper sprint? (51:34)
  • #Quah question #3 – Any advice on how to fix weak transverse abdominal muscles? (1:03:26)
  • #Quah question #4 – I am a middle-aged man and have run MAPS Anabolic three times. Any advice, program wise, on how I can progress further? (1:15:22)

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1468: How to Deadlift with Dumbbells, 75 Hard Challenge Review, Ways to Improve Explosiveness & Agility & More 0
Jan 15, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips for deadlifting with dumbbells instead of barbells, thoughts on the 75 Hard Challenge, good starter exercises to become more explosive and agile, and how to tell the difference between hip and foot instability.

  • Butcher Box’s Keto Bundle is CRAZY! (4:20)
  • The latest updates on the guy’s diets, strategies, and the mental challenges they are facing. (6:03)
  • The differences between men and women and how they respond to resistance training. (19:19)
  • NASA’s bold plan to protect Earth from asteroids. (23:05)
  • Young kid busted for throwing a rave in his school bathroom. (28:15)
  • How the guys are enjoying the current phase their sons are in. (30:37)
  • Organifi’s newest product is shown to boost libido in women. (37:52)
  • Sal’s mall walk miscalculation. (40:23)
  • #Quah question #1 – What tips or advice do you have for deadlifting with dumbbells instead of barbells? (44:12)
  • #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on the 75 Hard Challenge? Are “all or nothing” fitness challenges healthy or are they problematic? (47:58)
  • #Quah question #3 – What are some good starter exercises to become more explosive and agile? Is going lighter on the compound and focusing on speed a good place to start? (53:27)
  • #Quah question #4 - How can you tell the difference between hip and foot instability? (56:31)

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1467: How to Squat for Your Body Type With Dr. Aaron Horschig 0
Jan 14, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk all things squat with Squat University's Dr. Aaron Horschig.

  • The origin story of Squat University and his reasoning behind the name. (3:37)
  • Understanding your anatomy and why people like to blame theirs. (10:28)
  • What is “butt-wink” and it is optimal for your body? (14:55)
  • Why everyone's body has its own set of needs and requirements to perform properly. (19:30)
  • His order of operations assessing a first-time client. (23:54)
  • What happens to the body when you do mobility and why should I care about doing it daily? (26:54)
  • Why he subscribes to muscle re-education. (32:50)
  • Are squats a fundamental human movement? (34:13)
  • Can you justify a quarter squat for a basketball player? (38:33)
  • Is there a test to find your ideal squat stance? (40:16)
  • What are the major differences between correctional exercise and exercise to build strength & muscle? (45:19)
  • What irks him the most about the physical therapy space? (49:06)
  • Don’t ignore your physical capacity. (51:45)
  • Why you shouldn’t stop inflammation, but understand it instead. (54:12)

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1466: Why Trainers Can’t Always Agree on Exercise Form, How to Perform the Pullover, the Benefits of Squatting Barefoot & More 0
Jan 13, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why there is such a discrepancy between trainers on the proper form & mechanics of exercises, the pullover movement, the benefits of squatting barefoot, and the core disciplines that should be first established in oneself before being able to train others successfully.

  • Justin is getting lean and not even trying. (4:51)
  • What do the guy’s morning routines look like right now? (8:19)
  • The best ways to dramatically increase ‘the pump’. (13:21)
  • Keeping your coffee beans fresh with MIIR’s new coffee canister. (16:42)
  • How getting poor sleep can affect your workouts. (23:17)
  • Elon Musk is now the richest man in the world. (26:17)
  • Bitcoin is on fire! (27:25)
  • How social media affects your perception of reality. (28:42)
  • #Quah question #1 - Why is there such a discrepancy between trainers on the proper form and mechanics of exercises? (41:26)
  • #Quah question #2 – Can you please go over the pullover movement? There are so many angles to hit it from, resistance curves, and muscles involved depending on how you attack it. (47:34)
  • #Quah question #3 – Can you go into the benefits of squatting barefoot? Is it better to go barefoot or just wear shoes like Converse? (50:22)
  • #Quah question #4 – As someone interested in being a personal trainer, what core disciplines should be established in oneself first before they can train others successfully? (54:53)

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1465: The Truth About Health at Every Size 0
Jan 11, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss recent Cosmopolitan covers and the health at every size movement.

  • Why Cosmopolitan isn’t the place to go for health information. (3:34)
  • What the “health at every size” ACTUALLY means. (8:20)
  • The history surrounding obesity and how there is a wide range of body types. (12:31)
  • Why being “healthy” encompasses A LOT of things. (19:10)
  • What loving yourself really means. (27:17)

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1464: Listener Live Coaching (Q&A) 0
Jan 9, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom.

  • The guys on their current body composition, Justin’s aesthetic goal & MORE. (4:50)
  • Having ‘the talk’ with your kids. (10:04)
  • Adam’s happiest day as a father. (15:20)
  • The contrast of drinking with Zbiotics versus without it. (20:53)
  • Mind Pump on the future of the gym industry, the types of gyms that will survive the lockdowns, advice for trainers & MORE. (24:11)
  • Why you shouldn’t sit too close to the TV without your Felix Gray glasses. (36:30)
  • #Quah question #1 – I have lost some muscle mass and gained some body fat over the past eight weeks. Would it be better to run something like MAPS Anabolic first or jump into a strength specific program? (41:59)
  • #Quah question #2 – I'm running MAPS Powerlift right now. How does the 1-rep max calculation work? After you run the 11 weeks, how would you go back and calculate your new max to see how much progress you have made? (48:38)
  • #Quah question #3 – My wife is pregnant. How should I be structuring my workouts pre-baby? During the sleepless nights once he is born? (56:02)
  • #Quah question #4 – Do you have any insight on these ‘anabolic diets’ from these YouTube personalities? Are there any long-term detriments from them? (1:01:57)

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1463: The Truth About the Importance of Eating Post Workout, the Most Important Mobility Goals, the Best Stretches for Flat Feet & More 0
Jan 8, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the importance of a post workout meal, good measurable mobility goals, the best stretches for flat feet, and changing your circle of friends in order to improve your mental health and well-being.

  • A sad day for Americans. (3:53)
  • Mind Pump’s best survival skills. (6:42)
  • Where in the world is Jack Ma? (12:01)
  • Mind Pump’s most anticipated albums of 2021. (14:57)
  • Breaking down the pros/cons of raw milk versus regular milk. (18:05)
  • Changing your expectations and parenting hacks for parents. (24:54)
  • How the ChiliPad improves your sleep. (29:05)
  • #Quah question #1 – What is the importance of a post-workout meal, and how quickly should you have it? (34:30)
  • #Quah question #2 – What are some good measurable mobility goals? (39:13)
  • #Quah question #3 – What are the best stretches for flat feet? (42:44)
  • #Quah question #4 – Have you ever had to change your circle of friends to improve your mental health and well-being? (50:09)

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1462: Setting New Year's Resolutions That Actually Work 0
Jan 7, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps you can take to achieve your goals this year.

  • Crazy statistics surrounding New Year's Resolutions. (3:11)
  • The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to making resolutions. (7:35)
  • 5 Steps to Setting New Year’s Resolutions that Actually Work. (8:49)
  • #1 – Set small attainable goals to build wins. (9:10)
    • Slower is better. (13:35)
  • #2 – Create a plan and be specific. (17:26)
    • Track your progress. (21:46)
  • #3 – Construct a strategy to improve your accountability. (26:17)
    • Food prepping. (30:38)
    • Invest in quality programming. (32:32)
  • #4 – Fall in love with the journey and not the goal. (34:14)
  • #5 – Practice self-care and be kind to yourself. (40:08)

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1461: Tips to Improve Front Squat Technique, Common Workout Programming Mistakes, 2021 Fitness Trends & More 0
Jan 6, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions about how to get better at stabilizing the barbell for a front squat, the most common programming mistakes, good habits they are aiming to create in 2021, and fitness trend predictions for 2021.

  • Sleep deprivation is real in the Di Stefano household. (5:39)
  • Snowboarding adventures in Tahoe. (16:22)
  • The guys are getting the feels again from the new season of Cobra Kai. (24:12)
  • The board game rivalry between Justin and his wife. (26:35)
  • What are the guy’s goals training and diet-wise, heading into the new year? (28:42)
  • The controversy surrounding the latest Cosmo cover promoting “health at any size.” (35:58)
  • #Quah question #1 – What are some suggestions on how to get better at stabilizing the barbell for a front squat? (44:58)
  • #Quah question #2 – What are the most common programming mistakes you guys come across that make you shake your head time and time again? (48:53)
  • #Quah question #3 – What are some good habits you guys are aiming to create in 2021? (53:39)
  • #Quah question #4 – What are your fitness trend predictions for 2021? (1:02:04)

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1460: How to Lose Fat Without Dieting 0
Jan 4, 2021

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail five steps to lose fat without dieting.

  • Why what moves the needle for most people is creating new behaviors. (4:43)
  • 5 Strategies How to Lose Fat Without Dieting. (7:06)
  • #1 – Prioritize hitting protein targets. (8:58)
  • #2 - Cutting down on bad habits. (12:58)
  • #3 – Tracking your food. (18:25)
  • #4 – Walking 10 minutes after every meal. (21:54)
  • #5 - Aiming to drink a gallon to half-gallon of water every day. (25:20)

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1459: Listener Live Coaching (Q&A) 0
Jan 2, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom.

  • Is Sal aging in dog years? (3:50)
  • Have we become immune to things with shock value? (5:35)
  • What is ‘laughter yoga,’ and what does it have to do with IBS? (9:37)
  • Mind Pump workouts and bonding time in full effect. (13:43)
  • Breaking down the most recent COVID stimulus package. (16:05)
  • The guys on Peloton’s acquisition of Precor. (22:47)
  • Where the guys are diet-wise, favorite sources of protein & MUCH MORE. (26:48)
  • #Quah question #1 – What MAPS program should I do for a cut? I have done MAPS Anabolic and Aesthetic and boosted my calories up from 1600 to 2500. (43:31)
  • #Quah question #2 – Do you guys have any tips or supplements you recommend to stay asleep? I have been struggling with getting quality sleep and am sleeping on average about 6 hours a night. (49:19)
  • #Quah question #3 – Any tips on how to improve my deadlift? (56:38)
  • #Quah question #4 – What advice do you have on the mental aspect of gyms reopening and then closing again? (1:03:50)

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1458: Favorite Workout Splits, How to Know If You Are Too Sick to Work Out, What to Do on Rest Days & More 0
Jan 1, 2021

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their favorite workout splits, what to do on a rest day when you want to go to the gym, how to know if you are too sick to work out, and what 2020 taught them.

  • New Product Alert from Organifi! (4:08)
  • Scented candles, the new COVID detector. (6:08)
  • Justin’s coffee ground rub recipe using Butcher Box’s steak tips. (7:51)
  • Some interesting Stimulus Bill statistics. (15:55)
  • Did Coca-Cola invent our modern view of Santa Claus? (17:40)
  • Mind Pump are BIG John Favreau fans. (23:18)
  • Are social media influencers creating the latest boxing trend? (27:04)
  • Why economists predict ‘asset inflation’ in 2021. (35:03)
  • Will the Apple autonomous car see the light of day? (40:21)
  • #Quah question #1 – What are your guy’s favorite workout splits? (45:17)
  • #Quah question #2 - What do you do on a rest day when you want to go to the gym? (51:24)
  • #Quah question #3 – How do you know if you are too sick to work out? What symptoms and how severe must they be to know you shouldn’t work out? (54:31)
  • #Quah question #4 – What did 2020 teach you? (57:53)

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