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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: May, 2022
1825: Man Cheats Death & Builds Cold Plunge Business 0
May 30, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Ryan Duey, founder of Plunge.

  • The origin story of his company. (1:50)
  • When a term can become something BIG! (5:54)
  • The transition from bankruptcy to successful entrepreneur. (8:27)
  • How a near-fatal accident changed the course of his life. (10:46)
  • Creating a place where he wanted to hang out. (17:23)
  • His inspiring introduction to cold plunging and its incredible benefits. (18:51)
  • The exciting feedback he has received from his customers. (24:38)
  • Justin’s epiphany through breathwork and the cold plunge. (26:55)
  • Walking a new customer through their first cold plunge experience. (29:11)
  • The ultimate hack to cure your mid-afternoon slump. (33:28)
  • Understanding the ever-expanding trajectory of the cold plunge market. (34:24)
  • Some interesting ways Kelly Starrett has incorporated workouts with cold plunges. (36:47)
  • He details his Shark Tank experience and the impact on their business. (40:39)
  • The challenges of being in growth mode. (52:51)
  • His connection to Sam Parr of The Hustle. (57:34)
  • The short commitment for AMAZING results. (59:40)
  • Who has become the first adopters? (1:00:55)
  • Favorite ways to combine hot and cold recovery methods. (1:01:55)
  • The future of The Cold Plunge. (1:04:42)

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1824: Building Muscle & Burning Fat on a High Carb Diet, How to Workout When Time Is Limited, Ways to Reignite Interest in Working Out & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 28, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to popular media, the BIGGEST threat to modern societies is obesity. (2:46)
  • Justin’s interesting choice of workout music. (23:49)
  • Are comedians pushing the limit purposely? (28:22)
  • Finding the silver linings in the negative. (31:14)
  • Transformative news in the Maximus saga. (34:36)
  • Why the most common silly fights between couples are about the temperature. (43:00)
  • Fun Facts with Justin: Take your ashes and turn them into a playable vinyl record. (48:54)
  • Butcher Box’s MASSIVE deal! (52:59)
  • Mind Pump’s HUGE Memorial Day Sale is on NOW! (56:12)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What should my focus be on, health/program-wise, if I am now consuming 60% of my calories from carbs? (57:35)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice for someone who doesn’t have the motivation to train themselves? (1:07:56)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How should I be building a priming session going into a workout? (1:16:38)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I program my workouts around a busy schedule? (1:23:47)

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1823: The Truth About Deadlifts for Muscle Growth, the Ideal Number of Meals to Eat Each Day, Overhand Vs. Underhand Barbell Rows & More 0
May 27, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the value of deadlifts despite the Internet saying they are not a great hypertrophy movement, the proper barbell row grip,  whether eating 3 bigger meals is better than eating multiple small meals throughout the day, and how to structure a 7-day per week training plan without sacrificing performance and gains.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: You can’t get the full picture of something when you just look at individual parts. (2:39)
  • When your wife sleeps in the bathtub to avoid your snoring. (20:51)
  • Mind Pump listeners come through! (27:15)
  • Are you a trophy or a medal person? (30:19)
  • You either win or you learn. (35:55)
  • The ultimate prank?! (44:06)
  • Weening off caffeine with an Organifi product stack. (46:48)
  • The value and benefits of cold therapy post-workout. (49:19)
  • Does your wife steal your Caldera? (53:00)
  • #Quah question #1 - Do you recommend the deadlift despite the Internet saying it is not a great hypertrophy movement? (55:51)
  • #Quah question #2 - What is the proper standing bar row form, overhand or underhand? (1:06:57)
  • #Quah question #3 - What is better, eating 3 bigger meals or multiple small meals throughout the day? (1:10:09)
  • #Quah question #4 - It seems like Mind Pump is anti-rest day. If that’s the case, how could someone structure a 7-day-per-week training plan without sacrificing performance and gains? (1:15:17)

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1822: Wim Hof on How to Control Your Immune System With Breathwork 0
May 26, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with "The Iceman," Wim Hof about the tragedy that led to him devoting his life to teaching the therapeutic benefits of breathwork and cold therapy.

  • The tragedy that sparked his drive and passion for his current work. (3:32)
  • Inflammation is the cause and effect of EVERY disease! (13:01)
  • Shaking the foundation of our medical understanding of what we as humans are capable of related to diseases. (14:55)
  • What lead him to the cold water? (23:55)
  • Healing your body through breathwork. (28:18)
  • Breaking down the Wim Hof Method. (32:09)
  • Why you don’t have to be skeptical if you have the truth. (36:30)
  • The most challenging or dangerous stunt he has done. (40:12)
  • Taking our anatomy back! (50:00)
  • Is there a difference between withstanding the cold and the heat? (51:56)
  • When was the last time he was sick? (57:07)
  • De-traumatizing through breathwork. (58:56)
  • Why we must learn to govern ourselves! (1:03:45)

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1821: The Benefit of Cutting for Muscle Growth, Tips for Reducing Anxiety & Depression, Training to Be More Explosive in Jiu Jitsu & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 25, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you don’t use it, you LOSE IT! (3:20)
  • Sal’s poop prank gone bad. (12:04)
  • When you see your best/worst traits in your children. (15:00)
  • Common Instagram! (24:02)
  • How the game now is to demonize the person and NOT the message. (28:30)
  • Will the Twitter deal with Elon fall through? (31:47)
  • Painting the context of the crypto crash and speculating on its future. (35:40)
  • Weed wins again! (42:28)
  • Justin’s creative process behind the Zbiotics commercials. (44:25)
  • Kids love Vegas! (46:47)
  • Why we are in a baby formula shortage. (49:57)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How much mental health is connected to physical health? (52:11)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What's the best way to program your workouts if you play hockey? (1:09:53)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - In what way would it be beneficial for me to go on a cut, when my main goal is just to keep building muscle? (1:18:46)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What is the best way to train to be more explosive in Brazilian jiu-jitsu? (1:29:17)

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1820: How to Choose the Perfect Workout Partner 0
May 23, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk about workout partners, whether you need one and how to pick the correct one for you.

  • Should you have a workout partner, and why the guys don’t have them (1:38)
  • Working out with your significant other (9;00)
  • How to pick the perfect workout partner (11:02)
  • Are you a leader or a follower (13:55)
  • When the workout becomes all about correction (18:03)
  • Do you have similar goals? (24:04)
  • When it’s time to break up with your workout partner ( 26:04)
  • The No drama partner (32:24)
  • Why it might be a good idea to workout alone ( 35:04)
  • Are you getting a  meditative workout (39:16)
  • Layout your expectations before you start ( 42:03) 

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1819: The First Step to Losing a Lot of Weight, How to Prevent Sports Injuries, Tips for Modifying MAPS Programs & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 21, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s an interesting muscle-building hack. At the end of your workout do a deep static stretch of the target muscle, and hold it for one-two minutes. It’s painful but can signal recovery and muscle growth. (2:11)
  • How has Sal NOT been kicked off Twitter?! (8:21)
  • The challenges of removing bots from social media platforms. (11:04)
  • TikTok, fast-food junk. (16:44)
  • Making the mental switch from getting lean to shredded. (19:55)
  • How ‘Ready Player One’ hit it out of the park! (23:55)
  • Vuori is on a rocket ship! (26:55)
  • Sal’s strategy to cut down on caffeine. (29:01)
  • Dr. Seuss is royalty. (34:55)
  • The BLM organization continues to get called out! (37:09)
  • Mind Pump Recommends, The Big Conn on Apple+. (42:58)
  • Building healthy family routines with Felix Gray. (45:53)
  • The one-time Alex Jones snuck into Bohemian Grove. (49:43)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How do I eat in a surplus to build muscle? (56:33)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I train to prevent injuries, if I want to get back into playing basketball pushing 40? (1:08:53)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I best implement mobility work into a client's session to make it engaging for them, and want to keep practicing/improving in the long run? (1:22:13)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best way to incorporate auxiliary exercises (such as sled work, and mace bells/Indian clubs) into MAPS programs? (1:37:38)

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1818: The Best Rear Delt Building Exercises, the Relationship Between Strength & Muscle Growth, the Truth About the Carnivore Diet & More 0
May 20, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best position to perform isometrics, the best rear delt workouts, gaining strength to gain muscle, and their opinion on the carnivore diet if someone is doing it for lifestyle purposes and not weight loss.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Sports, they’re NOT good for you. It’s not a healthy way to get fit. (2:46)
  • The perfect recipe for a great pump! (15:47)
  • Seed is great for adults and kids! (18:40)
  • It’s the gopher apocalypse over at the Andrew’s household. (26:06)
  • It’s spider season y’all! (30:37)
  • Bunny rabbits are pets, right?! (32:27)
  • Mind Pump Recommends, ‘Our Father’ on Netflix. (33:14)
  • Sal is a fan of the AirPod Max headphones. (41:54)
  • PRx now has a dumbbell wall mount! (43:05)
  • Mind Pump Investments: The pandemic stocks taking a beating and the future for the real estate market. (44:47)
  • Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) could increase chronic pain risk, a study suggests. (47:42)
  • #Quah question #1 - When training isometrics, should you do them from the stretched position where you’re weaker or the mid-position where you’re stronger? (52:37)
  • #Quah question #2 - What are the best rear delt workouts? (57:36)
  • #Quah question #3 - You guys talk about gaining strength to gain muscle, but how do you know if you’re too weak? (1:01:52)
  • #Quah question #4 - What is your opinion on the carnivore diet if someone is doing it for lifestyle purposes and not weight loss? (1:07:19)

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1817: Cameron Hanes- All Things Hunting 0
May 19, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with renowned hunter Cameron Hanes.

  • Is there a certain type of person attracted to bowhunting? (1:44)
  • His purist mentally towards his hunts. (4:04)
  • Is bowhunting more merciful than a bullet? (7:08)
  • Why bowhunting is a rep-related endeavor. (10:41)
  • Hunting doesn’t care who you are. (16:00)
  • How did he become known for bowhunting? (18:46)
  • Is hunting gaining popularity? (23:23)
  • The role hunters play in conservation. (25:33)
  • The misconceptions that critics have about hunters. (27:30)
  • How no medicine can beat exercise. (31:32)
  • Why there is a difference between scary and dangerous hunts. (32:48)
  • His most memorable kill. (38:35)
  • Do the hunts feel more meaningful on sacred ground? (40:03)
  • How running and hunting built his confidence. (43:49)
  • Cameron explains the difficulty of hauling back his kills. (46:16)
  • What has been his hardest haul? (49:33)
  • In his opinion, what is the best and worst-tasting meat? (52:09)
  • Everything is tougher in Africa. (55:28)
  • Where is a good place to start for a new hunter? (58:21)
  • Breaking down Hollywood actors’ techniques. (1:00:48)
  • Why you want to be as good on the 10th day, as on the 1st day. (1:02:55)
  • Has hunting made him a better father? (1:04:36)
  • How he uses his attention to educate. (1:07:20)
  • There is a David, and there is a Goggins. (1:08:47)
  • Hunting with Luke Bryan. (1:11:24)
  • Building lifelong relationships through hunting. (1:12:31)

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1816: Why Cardio Is an Inferior Way to Burn Fat, How to Prep for a Bikini Competition, Ways to Tell if You Have an Exercise Addiction & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 18, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When all things are considered, generally speaking, free weights are SUPERIOR to machines. (2:37)
  • The ultimate performance hack is brought to you by Organifi. (16:36)
  • Painting the picture of how the average person views weight training. (18:32)
  • Beware of leg kicks! (33:02)
  • How you are an average of the five friends you spend the most time with. (38:18)
  • When the market speaks, policies change! (41:38)
  • Get your FREE business assessment with NCI! (43:56)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What’s the point of doing cardio at all, especially when it comes to losing weight? (45:51)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What are some red flags to look for in a bodybuilding coach? (57:17)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - As an ultra-endurance athlete, what recommendations do you have for programming after completing MAPS Symmetry? (1:12:24)

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1815: Improving Fat Loss, Muscle Gain and Fitness With Continuous Glucose Monitors 0
May 16, 2022

In this episode Sal & Justin speak with Kara Collier and Dan Zavorotny of Nutrisense about how continuous glucose monitors work and how they function as a tool to improve health & fitness through personalized real-time data and individualized nutritional coaching.

  • What are continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and what are their values? (1:47)
  • Driving meaningful behavior changes through CGMs. (5:16)
  • How the numbers are a reflection of your current health. (6:41)
  • Why it’s more important to capture yellow flags and early warning signs than to wait until you have gotten to a disease state. (9:14)
  • When glucose rises, insulin usually follows. (11:36)
  • Why you don’t realize that mind-body connection until you have the data to back it up. (14:30)
  • Identifying how different we truly are. (18:01)
  • Insulin, the boy who cries wolf. (23:42)
  • The most important form of exercise to combat increased levels of glucose and insulin. (24:59)
  • Why are prescriptions required for CGMs? (27:34)
  • Why having the hardware, software, and a registered dietician has been the playmaker for NutriSense. (31:19)
  • How they use the data to coach their clients. (32:25)
  • The 4 variables you want to sink through when having a response to certain foods. (34:06)
  • The importance in implementing stress management tools and how the CGM can bring awareness. (37:23)
  • Are there supplements that mitigate higher glucose levels? (40:22)
  • Why she recommends eating 2-3 meals a day for the average person. (43:40)
  • The impact CGMs have on weight loss. (45:04)
  • How their device helps with the flexibility of tracking. (49:55)
  • Why with nutrition individual variance MATTERS! (54:13)
  • Have they seen customers/clients sticking around after the 2 weeks? (58:49)
  • Understanding how to eat through CGMs. (1:02:17)

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1814: The Best Way to Train When Cutting, How to Kickstart Leg Growth, Ways to Overcome Back Pain & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 14, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BEST exercises for full, round delts is the Z-Press! (2:29)
  • Mind Pump’s breakfast staples. (11:24)
  • Caffeine is a gnarly drug! (17:32)
  • Mind Pump Investments: The tumbling Stock Market and Coinbase plummeting. (21:00)
  • The tragedy surrounding the baby formula shortage. (23:04)
  • If you lead a healthy life, it’s less expensive. (26:24)
  • AirPods are a hell of a product! (27:58)
  • A new study reveals why teenagers tune out their parents’ voices. (31:18)
  • Subscribe to Mind Pump Clips on YouTube! (35:34)
  • Nike blasts StockX for selling counterfeit shoes. (36:35)
  • How your bowel movements tell the story of your health. (39:20)
  • The many benefits of alpha-lipoic acid on your body's cells. (44:39)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Should I be aiming for progressive overload while I’m in a calorie deficit? (49:19)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any advice on how to get my leg strength and mass to catch up to my upper body? (1:00:11)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Where should I start in fixing my squat so I'm pain-free? (1:13:05)

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1813: The Best Tricep Building Exercises, How to Pack on Muscle With Farmer Carries, Ways to Activate Your Quads When Squatting & More 0
May 13, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best tricep exercises, adding heavy dumbbell farmer carries to pack on muscle, the best way to get your quads engaged if you’re having a hard time feeling them when back squatting, and the truth about studies showing you need way less volume to maintain muscle and strength than to build it.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s an easy way to increase the effectiveness of your workout. PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN! Stay focused on what you’re doing. (2:21)
  • Mind Pump East needs an upgrade. (5:07)
  • Sal’s Mother’s Day blunder. (7:23)
  • Adam’s worst rim job of all time. (11:20)
  • Organifi’s new Crisp Apple Green Juice is CRUSHING! (17:18)
  • The guy’s first take on the new Avatar trailer. (24:44)
  • Should a 6-year-old be running a marathon? (26:25)
  • If you don’t use it, you lose it. (32:20)
  • The latest statistics on the amount of sex young adults are NOT having. (40:44)
  • Butcher Box has great products and is a GREAT place to work! (52:17)
  • #Quah question #1 - What are the best tricep exercises? (59:40)
  • #Quah question #2 - Will adding heavy dumbbell farmer carries to the end of a full-body workout make sense as a finisher? I’m a new lifter looking to pack on muscle. (1:04:22)
  • #Quah question #3 - What is the best way to get your quads engaged if you’re having a hard time feeling them when back squatting? (1:08:22)
  • #Quah question #4 - Can you shed some light on the truth about studies showing you need way less volume to maintain muscle and strength than to build it? (1:11:07)

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1812: Fatherhood With Ben Greenfield 0
May 12, 2022

1812:  Fatherhood With Ben Greenfield

  • Has he noticed any parallels in his sons’ personalities or interests to his own? (2:21)
  • Having those interesting, yet important, discussions with your teenage children. (6:17)
  • The challenges of unschooling. (8:54)
  • Building non-privileged children through the Greenfield Family Playbook. (27:29)
  • Going through the rite of passage from boyhood to manhood. (35:45)
  • Why Ben and his wife preach conscious-based parenting. (39:42)
  • How has he addressed pornography with his children? (43:27)
  • Navigating and being the example of being a good man/father. (48:27)
  • Why Ben is writing a parenting book. (53:00)
  • The impact breathwork has been on his children. (57:08)
  • The important habits/practices he has built into his son’s daily lives. (58:37)
  • What worries him about future technologies? (1:03:34)
  • Choose happiness and love. (1:10:49)
  • Does he find his passion for fatherhood growing? (1:16:06)

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1811: Signs You Are Overtraining, Avoiding Weight Gain When Scaling Back Training, Ways to Maintain Fitness As a New Parent & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 11, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The THREE most important components of getting a GOOD PUMP: WATER, SALT, and CARBS. (2:51)
  • Body by cheese! (6:24)
  • The guy's favorite and least favorite classes in high school. (9:15)
  • Making the case that the student loan system should be market-based. (16:16)
  • Rambo couldn’t save her. (20:40)
  • Dad life updates with the guys: Going out to dinner with children, manifesting good traits into your child, and showing love. (23:25)
  • The benefits of collagen protein if you lift heavy. (29:36)
  • Scientists claim to have learned the secret to successful flirting. (35:24)
  • The value in taking NED’s hemp oil before your next mobility session. (42:18)
  • Big Pharma is taking over your TV. (47:42)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Any suggestions on workouts or a MAPS program that would be best while distressing? (51:11)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Could overtraining be the main cause of not regaining lean body mass and progressing in my workouts? (1:00:14)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How should I program my workouts to maintain my gains post-baby? (1:10:59)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What can I do to compensate for gaining body fat, for my less demanding job? (1:21:43)

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1810: Why Most Trainers Are Broke 0
May 9, 2022
  • Why is there a HUGE demand and a LOW supply of quality trainers? (2:52)
  • Seven reasons why most trainers are broke. 
  • #1 – They suck! (8:24)
  • #2 – Leads vs. sales. (20:37)
    • Not willing to work for FREE! (28:22)
  • #3 - Retention vs. acquisition. (34:23)
  • #4 - Lifetime customer value. (38:18)
  • #5 - Solopreneur vs. entrepreneur. (44:15)
  • #6 - Transactions vs. system. (50:50)
  • #7 - Lack of patience. (56:14)

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1809: How to Breathe When Lifting, the Key Ingredients of an Effective Workout, Ways to Avoid Neck Pain When Pressing & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 7, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the best ways to get your body to start progressing again is to change your workouts. Change the TEMPO, and you change the workout. (2:16)
  • Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight. (14:07)
  • Sal’s wife is a champion! (22:32)
  • Have you heard of ‘hole in one’ insurance?! (26:33)
  • How kids keep raising the bar of dumb challenges. (31:31)
  • The benefits of red-light therapy and hair loss. (39:21)
  • How Adam has been taking the Red Juice from Organifi to mitigate his symptoms of going off caffeine. (46:37)
  • Fun Facts with Justin: The fastest animal on the planet and hyena's faux penis. (50:50)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What approach should I have to release the neck tightness when doing presses? (56:48)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it ok for your shoulders to click on lateral raises? (1:06:09)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Is there a proper breathing technique when lifting heavy? (1:13:14)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What are the best metrics to use when evaluating the effectiveness of a given program and how you're engaging with that program? (1:23:22)

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1808: How to Build Bigger Arms, the Truth About Muscle Confusion, the Correct Way to Train to Failure & More 0
May 6, 2022

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about growing stubborn biceps, whether changing phases is effective because of “muscle confusion,” if it is ok to train to failure if only focusing on a muscle group once a week, and whether bodybuilding is healthy.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a simple tip that will get you leaner and healthier. EAT PROTEIN FIRST! (2:29)
  • Crypto ads are EVERYWHERE! (9:18)
  • People are the currency. (13:21)
  • Why the Supreme Court leak is very scary. (17:28)
  • Should there be warning labels on sugary drinks? (23:44)
  • Caldera Labs is clinically proven to work on ALL skin types! (31:51)
  • Dad life updates with Adam, Justin, and Sal. (38:26)
  • Vuori is your Mother’s Day one-stop shop. (41:42)
  • Will movie theaters ever go away? (45:54)
  • #Quah question #1 - Incredibly stubborn bicep and tricep growth despite all other muscle groups improving. Should I target volume or intensity, and are giant sets counterproductive or overworking? (58:42)
  • #Quah question #2 - Does the effectiveness of changing phases for hypotrophy say anything about the truth behind “muscle confusion?” (1:07:10)
  • #Quah question #3 - Is it ok to train to failure if I’m only focusing on a muscle group once a week? (1:15:08)
  • #Quah question #4 - Is bodybuilding healthy? (1:21:10)

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1807: Why All Moms Deserve Time for Self-Care 0
May 5, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the value of mothers and the need for them to prioritize taking time to care of themselves.

  • What drives moms to hire personal trainers more than any other demographic? (2:14)
  • You can’t pour from an empty cup. (5:50)
  • The value of working out to increase productivity. (8:16)
  • Learning from example. (12:17)
  • The importance of taking time for yourself. (17:03)
  • The #1 hurdle for this type of client. (19:37)
  • How you can workout in a way that actually energizes you! (23:37)
  • Strength feels attractive! (29:33)
  • The health benefits of resistance training in speeding up your metabolism. (30:34)
  • Train smarter, NOT harder. (31:57)
  • Being the example for your kids. (33:59)
  • The value in spending money for time. (37:06)
  • The top 2 tips for workout efficiency in terms of results in the gym. (40:23)
  • Why there is a hierarchy in exercise selection and programming. (42:57)
  • Don’t be afraid to break up your workouts. (44:45)
  • General, easy rules for strength training. (47:36)

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1806: The Best Way to Work Out Without Equipment, All-Day Workouts For Accelerated Muscle Gain, How to Determine How Fast Your Metabolism Is & More 0
May 4, 2022

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to resistance training, it is a SKILL. The MOST important factors with resistance training are FORM, TECHNIQUE, and CONTROL. (2:43)
  • Becoming aware and dealing with your impulses. (13:02)
  • The good, the bad, and the ugly in Salt Lake City. (21:00)
  • Have women been shaming men since the beginning of time? (30:02)
  • Stunning statistics of Americans’ view on cremation. (37:08)
  • Busting the myths around the popular narratives surrounding millionaires and billionaires. (40:54)
  • Public Goods, a hedge to protect yourself from inflation. (50:23)
  • The changing trends in people returning to the gym. (52:44)
  • If you’re feeling anxious, put on blue-blocking glasses! (58:30)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is weight lifting hurting my progress in break dancing? (1:00:19)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Any suggestions to maintain muscle when working in a remote location with limited equipment? (1:13:01)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I wasting my time by breaking up my workouts, being a shift-worker, and not wanting to impact my sleep? (1:21:23)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How do I determine my caloric intake based on my activity level? (1:32:54)

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1805: The Importance of Spiritual Health With Rabbi David Wolpe 0
May 2, 2022

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Rabbi David Wolpe about the importance of spiritual health in these challenging times.

  • A little background on Rabbi David Wolpe. (2:11)
  • Is religion still important in modern times? (3:25)
  • Why all good impulses need good institutions and organizations to keep them going. (4:58)
  • Is a spiritual practice essential for health? (7:30)
  • When has his faith been tested the most? (9:59)
  • The two key reasons why people suffer. (11:30)
  • Why evolution is a mixed bag. (14:36)
  • The dangers of moral altruism. (17:58)
  • The consequences of easy access to pornography. (21:15)
  • Why more knowledge isn't necessarily solving things. (25:39)
  • What concerns him the most in the social landscape? (28:16)
  • How we have forgotten to forgive. (30:05)
  • What is the most popular book he has written, and why? (33:22)
  • When did he decide to become a Rabbi? (34:16)
  • His thoughts on the problems in higher education. (35:30)
  • Why is it popular to be anti-Israel? (37:36)
  • Does science need religion? (39:40)
  • Why what someone writes on the page isn’t necessarily the life that they lead. (42:51)
  • Are we made to worship? (46:13)
  • Why we have to coexist in this world. (48:23)
  • The overall impact of the pandemic on the church or synagogue. (51:15)
  • How does he counsel couples through marital problems? (56:33)
  • What has his interest right now? (57:50)
  • His advice for a better life. (59:12)
  • Keep searching for meaning! (1:00:49)

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