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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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2064: How to Strength Train for Combat Sports, the Best Way to Get Stronger at the Bench Press, Getting Into Great Shape After 50 & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 29, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Use ice baths for muscle gains! (1:52)

  • Adam’s protein strategy. (12:33)

  • Having kids makes you do things you thought you would never do. (20:23)

  • Music is profound. (22:58)

  • Mind Pump’s musical preferences. (25:17)

  • There is a lot of time spent as a dad repeating the same things over and over with your kids. (29:28)

  • Have a little compassion. (31:45)

  • A.I. is here. Pay attention! (37:00)

  • Why Justin is excited about the latest season of ‘The Mandalorian.’ (46:18)

  • If you want to stay sharp, take Organifi Pure. (50:25)

  • Shout out to Thomas DeLauer. (51:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – If I continue to train like a combat sports athlete can this cause long term issues? Recently I have transitioned into strength and hypertrophy training but find myself missing the strength training work I did for boxing. (51:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What programs should I follow over the next year to get ‘summer camp’ fit and prepare for another marathon? (1:01:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How many times can I run MAPS Anabolic before I should switch? (1:18:44)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How would you go about modifying MAPS Powerlift to mainly focus on the bench? (1:26:54)

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2063: How to Learn to Do a Pull-Up, Effective Strategies to Balance Food Enjoyment With Fitness Goals, How to Start Taking Control of Your Fitness After 40 & More 0
Apr 28, 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: Fitness & health is NOT black or white. Long-term success is understanding there is a lot of GREY area. BALANCE is how you stay healthy in the real world. (2:05)

  • Adam’s ‘cottage cheese’ ice cream experiment. (16:24)

  • Making that conscious effort to be active/physical and get outside. (19:34)

  • The disruption of the education system is coming. (27:45)

  • The A.I. toothpaste is out of the tube. (32:23)

  • Highlighting the importance of human connection. (41:18)

  • How Caldera works with your skin and not against it. (47:43)

  • Sal’s experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. (49:08)

  • Shout out to Dr. Jordan Peterson. (1:04:15)

  • #Quah question #1 - I cannot do a pull-up for the life of me. What could I do to substitute the pull-ups in MAPS Anabolic? (1:05:06)

  • #Quah question #2 - What are some effective strategies to help clients find the right balance of enjoying their food and tracking their calories and macros, but not being so meticulous that it drives them to give up on themselves? (1:08:04)

  • #Quah question #3 - How would you recommend a completely deconditioned 40-year-old start their fitness journey when all they’ve done for the past 20 years is walk? (1:14:55)

  • #Quah question #4 - How do you calculate the volume of compound exercises when you have to write a program? For example, when you program dips, do you count it as volume for the triceps or chest (or both)? (1:18:00)

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2062: Biohack Fatherhood With Ben Greenfield 0
Apr 27, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Ben Greenfield about peptides and fatherhood.

  • Why Ben is high on BP-157 and other peptides on his radar. (2:02)

  • His evolution with biohacking. (16:19)

  • Mapping out his new venture with his sons. (23:50)

  • Recommended games for specific skills. (34:37)

  • Raising a legacy of Greenfield’s. (43:07)

  • Can you have a legacy with technology? (51:25)

  • His take on A.I. (56:22)

  • Organic vs. Artificial. (1:04:50)

  • Why he is drawn to an analog lifestyle. (1:13:54)

  • You can’t learn certain lessons unless you go through the darkness. (1:20:07)

  • The Greenfield Pharmacy. (1:23:37)

  • How he educates his sons about finances. (1:26:02)

  • The fulfillment and lessons learned with helping other people out. (1:31:13)

  • How we were created to create. (1:38:59)

  • His journey and relationship with psychedelics. (1:43:45)

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2061: The Best Program for Building Muscle, Using Sumo Deadlifts to Build the Hamstrings, the Truth About the Health Benefits of Veganism & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 26, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the MOST effective things you can modify that will almost INSTANTLY get you to build strength, build muscle, burn body fat, reduce cravings, improve your mood, and balance out your hormones is to optimize your sleep! (2:32)

  • Justin’s coffee fiasco. (16:45)

  • STOP trying to control your feelings and instead WORK on your relationship with them. (21:11)

  • The pros and cons of our current education system. (38:27)

  • Exercise as a valuable form of therapy. (43:09)

  • Vuori makes your sexier. (52:43)

  • Shout out to Mike Matthews. (53:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What program do you recommend after completing Anabolic Advanced? Keeping in mind I don’t want to give up compound lifts and/or lose my strength gains. (56:58)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I keep up with the high step goal after I stop reverse dieting to keep my new maintenance calories? I don’t have much time in the evenings for more walking, so it isn’t realistic for me to continue adding more steps. (1:05:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any tips to help me connect to my hamstrings while doing dumbbell sumo deadlifts? (1:16:58)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Do I become vegetarian again and focus on supplementing with egg protein, supplement my deficiencies, and other things, or is it not as big of a deal as my professor is making it seem? I was vegetarian for about two years, but I had to stop because I was losing hair, I was irritable, and my fingers and toes were tingling all the time or going numb. (1:30:42)

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2060: Maximize Fat Loss With Continuous Glucose Monitors: Kara Collier 0
Apr 24, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Kara Collier, co-founder of Nutrisense, about combining the use of continuous glucose monitors and expert coaching to maximize fat loss.

  • What is a CGM? (2:09)

  • Why is glucose the chosen thing to measure in real-time? (5:40)

  • How did we make the leap that this tool can help the masses? (11:14)

  • You do not know until you monitor. (13:22)

  • Blending psychology with data. (20:47)

  • The filter of how you feel affects how you perceive everything going on in your life. (29:55)

  • How you start the day makes an enormous difference in how the rest of the day tends to unfold. (33:03)

  • How CGMs can highlight the variation between people. (37:05)

  • Helping people see long-term success. (44:14)

  • How they recommend using the CGM. (46:35)

  • Is a women’s glucose affected by where she is during her menstrual cycle? (51:00)

  • Nothing is more powerful than sleep. (55:47)

  • The short and long-term effects of exercise on your glucose levels. (57:59)

  • Movement and its impact on your glucose levels. (1:05:20)

  • Are there any supplements that can help benefit your glucose levels? (1:07:27)

  • NutriSense’s ‘no diet’ philosophy. (1:09:32)

  • The most effective strategy to stick to a diet. (1:16:49)

  • Your meals and training should reflect how you feel. (1:21:15)

  • PSA for all coaches and trainers. (1:24:59)

  • What does the process look like for a new customer? The recommended amount of time to wear the device? (1:29:44)

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2059: How to Balance Out the Right & Left Sides of the Body, the Ideal Rest Period to Build the Most Muscle to Strength, How to Train When Chronically Fatigued & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 22, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s an unlikely supplement that can help you BUILD muscle, PROBIOTICS! (1:36)

  • At some point, the style will come around. (11:59)

  • Do you know why I pulled you over? (13:52)

  • The new generation of lifters in the gym and training at home vs. the gym. (20:02)

  • Planting the seed of time with your children and preparing for shots. (29:44)

  • Poison oak sucks. (34:22)

  • The crazy speed A.I. is evolving at. (38:08)

  • Use this if you are trying to ween yourself off caffeine. (48:42)

  • Bill to protect youth seeking health services passes Senate in Washington state. (50:24)

  • Shout out to Jordan Shallow. (1:04:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it possible to learn a new skill while running MAPS symmetry? (1:05:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Can having stress on your body, like chronic fatigue or long COVID, slow down my progress in the gym? (1:16:28)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Can certain rest times affect results? (1:34:45)

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2058: The Value of Training Muscles in the Shortened & Lengthened Positions, Reps Vs. Load & Tempo for Muscle Building, the Best Lower Body Exercises for Osteopenia & More 0
Apr 21, 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: Ozempic will NOT solve your fat loss issues. It is NOT the cure for your bad health. Focus on behaviors and NOT the quick fix. (1:43)

  • Recapping the NCI Coaching Con event. (19:54)

  • Aurelius’ five-star breakfast. (36:38)

  • McDonald’s is quietly changing the fast-food industry. (38:50)

  • Will innovation get rid of all work? (44:44)

  • Bringing the Grizzly Bear back to California. (50:37)

  • The recommendations on sodium are garbage. (55:05)

  • Shout out to Russell Brand. (57:20)

  • #Quah question #1 - What’s more important for building muscle, reps/load, or tempo? (58:44)

  • #Quah question #2 - I can often grind out a few extra reps if I take a pause (2-5 seconds) between the last few reps of a set to catch my breath. Does that mean I am "cheating" and should just end the set when I start slowing down too much? (1:03:18)

  • #Quah question #3 - What is the value of picking exercises that train muscles in the shortened and lengthened positions? (1:05:30)

  • #Quah question #4 - What are the best lower body exercises for older people with osteopenia in the legs? (1:09:41)

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2057: Do THIS to Get the Body You Want by Summer 0
Apr 20, 2023

If you want to fine-tune your body for summer, Sal, Adam & Justin lay out what you need to do in this episode.

  • The three most common types of people that are trying to get FIT by summer. (1:33)

  • Have a plan. (4:02)

  • 1) Beginners. (8:25)

    • Start slow.

    • Focus on correctional exercises.

    • Build metabolism.

  • 2) Build muscle mass. (19:58)

    • Use intensity properly and get strong.

    • Target-specific mobility.

    • Use advanced techniques to drive size.

  • 3) Get leaner (look good). (33:46)

    • Focus on balance and symmetry.

    • Bring up lagging body parts.

    • Cycle carbs.

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2056: What to Do If You Struggle to Eat Right for Your Body, the Importance of Hitting Calorie AND Protein Targets, What Being Thirsty All the Time May Mean & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 19, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the MOST effective interventions you can find on the legal open market to help manage inflammation, anxiety, improve sleep, and even reduce your risk of cancer are cannabinoids. (2:26)

  • The ‘Love is Blind’ experiment. (21:02)

  • What industries will A.I. disrupt the most? (34:11)

  • Creating the “perfect” political candidate. (43:07)

  • The deepest hole on Earth. (50:16)

  • Adam’s rib scale. (56:43)

  • Shout out to Ted Munz Mosaic. (59:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best way to go about my nutrition regimen, continue the endurance training that I love, and not lose muscle mass and strength? (59:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - I am one of those trainers who take better care of my clients than myself. I want to lean out and I just can’t seem to do it. What am I missing? (1:13:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - I am drinking 3-4 gallons of water and still feel thirsty. Any ideas about what’s going on? (1:29:05)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - If I’m over on my protein every day but just under on my calories, what kind of effect will that have on my performance goal and in preparation for this combine? (1:35:28)

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2055: Crushing Diet Fads With Layne Norton 0
Apr 17, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with friend Layne Norton.

  • If you do things the RIGHT way, you’ll have a longer-lasting business. (2:03)

  • Change your hypothesis to fit the data. (7:18)

  • Be excited about being wrong. (13:21)

  • Why does the calories in vs. calories out debate keep raging? (17:24)

  • PSA for coaches and trainers. (37:11)

  • Has his position on artificial sweeteners changed at all? (40:08)

  • The value of tracking. (54:37)

  • The biggest impact on your health and longevity. (59:39)

  • The alarming new messaging on health & fitness. (1:09:44)

  • Putting limits on social media. (1:24:29)

  • The controversy around erythritol. (1:28:00)

  • Acute vs. Chronic. (1:34:57)

  • Intermittent fasting and muscle loss. (1:37:58)

  • The crux of the insulin theory of fat loss model. (1:47:44)

  • His take on semaglutide hype. (2:01:00)

  • How planning has killed more dreams than failure ever could. (2:06:32)

  • True confidence is being able to wade into uncertainty. (2:12:09)

  • Be ‘the’ example for your children. (2:15:26)

  • You cannot do without doing. (2:19:47)

2054: The Value of Testosterone Replacement for Women, How to Get Your Body to Look Stage-Ready, What to Do When Your Bench Press Has Plateaued & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 15, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you do use a plant protein powder, try to get ones that have multiple sources of plant proteins. (1:50)

  • Why do we experience the same reoccurring injuries? (12:31)

  • A Mind Pump Easter. (27:57)

  • The 2x4 scam. (43:12)

  • Keep sending those Kreatures of Habit cookies in! (46:36)

  • The 40-year mortgage. (49:18)

  • Weight discrimination is opening a can of worms. (52:34)

  • Shout out to Squat University. (56:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it possible to put on this much mass without exactly eating more? I've been on Test Cypionate since November and have added about 8 lbs of lean mass. (59:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - When would be a good time to start cutting if I’m 11 weeks out? (1:11:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how I can progress my bench press? (1:28:17)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How do I know which shoulder movements to do from MAPS Prime Pro? (1:38:46)

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2053: The Truth About the “Butt Wink” When Squatting, the Best Way to Cut Without Obsessively Counting Calories, Red Flags to Watch Out For When Hiring a Personal Trainer & More 0
Apr 14, 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 are going to consume heavily processed foods, find some that are high in PROTEIN! (1:45)

  • Why you want to avoid hitting the snooze button. (9:56)

  • Fun facts about Target. (17:02)

  • Mind Pump Workouts: Current training and nutrition updates. (20:06)

  • Parent influencers and having the maturity to deal with fame. (39:11)

  • Caldera is NOT just for men. (54:50)

  • Shout out to the Daily Stoic. (55:45)

  • #Quah question #1 - Is tucking the tailbone at the bottom of a deep Squat still bad if you're going slow and controlled, and maintaining stability in that range of motion? (57:56)

  • #Quah question #2 - When your programs call for incline press does the amount of incline matter much? (1:03:33)

  • #Quah question #3 - Is there a good and effective way to cut while not obsessively tracking calories or macros? (1:06:13)

  • #Quah question #4 - What advice can you give family or inexperienced friends when searching for a “good” personal trainer? Are there certain things you guys would recommend asking or any red flags to watch out for? (1:09:39)

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2052: Chalene Johnson: Female Fitness Mogul 0
Apr 13, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with fitness mogul, Chalene Johnson.

  • “If there is a problem to solve, I will solve it and make some money.” (1:29)

  • Capitalizing on her opportunities and choosing fitness. (5:36)

  • Her rock bottom and why she left the fitness space. (16:20)

  • You get happy, and you lose the weight. (29:05)

  • Declutter your life, and things will fall into place. (38:11)

  • Having the “Fonzie” attitude. (42:59)

  • Fitness is a gateway drug. (46:41)

  • Choosing family first. (48:27)

  • Not working hard for the money. (54:13)

  • The biggest roadblocks she sees with young entrepreneurs. (56:00)

  • Her favorite revenue stream and why. (58:10)

  • Sales happen when you know and trust someone. (59:00)

  • Stay authentic. (1:02:19)

  • Biggest business mistakes. (1:07:45)

  • The most valuable commodity. (1:12:45)

  • Has social media been a net positive or negative for society? (1:16:57)

  • Where does she find peace for herself? (1:20:14)

  • Being present with your children. (1:22:45)

  • “Do for them what they can do for themselves.” Creating and building resiliency in your kids. (1:25:30)

  • Relationship advise for couples. (1:35:10)

  • Working through crossroads in a marriage and the value of therapy. (1:38:44)

  • The evolution of her relationship with money. (1:45:19)

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2051: How Taking Time Off From Working Out Can Build More Muscle, the Best Ways to Workout Without Equipment, Tips to Help You Jump Higher & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 12, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to training your body or doing things to your body, a little bit of stress can actually make you healthier and stronger. (2:07)

  • How Justin is currently using the Mobility Wall. (13:46)

  • Seeing things for the first time. (16:25)

  • Is Saudi Arabia buying attention? (18:52)

  • The OnlyFans phenomenon. (22:12)

  • How propaganda can be harmful and misleading. (31:26)

  • The Democrats are playing a risky game. (40:36)

  • Organic vs non-organic content. (50:47)

  • Shout out to Bret Contreras. (58:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Why am I not seeing huge muscle growth when maintaining or any real leaning out when in a cut? (1:00:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Are there any good bodyweight or minimal equipment routines you guys could recommend or any other tips to minimize muscle loss? (1:12:29)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What's the best strategy (programming, nutrition) to achieve my goal of being able to dunk by 40? (1:18:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Is it normal to be sorer on deload weeks than on regular weeks? (1:30:59)

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2050: Post Pandemic Trauma: The Medicine Was Worse Than the Disease With Kevin Bass 0
Apr 10, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with scientist Kevin Bass about his controversial Newsweek article.

  • Being objective through experience. His early years and background in the medical space. (1:51)

  • Without health, what do you have? (12:54)

  • Going from the debunker to getting attacked by the mob. (17:08)

  • Breaking the shell around him. (23:30)

  • Causing more harm than good. (32:34)

  • Sharing his health scare with the vaccines. (36:44)

  • The ‘evidence gap’ in science. (41:24)

  • Debating the COVID vaccine efficacy. (46:12)

  • The unintended consequences of the COVID policies on children. (50:59)

  • How to heal the public's trust in government. (55:18)

  • Why has the establishment gone to war with alternative treatments for COVID? (1:10:40)

  • The fallout from his viral article in Newsweek. (1:13:57)

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2049: The Safest Way to Hit Squat, Bench & Deadlift PR’s, What Feeling Exhausted After a Workout Really Means, the Benefits of Splitting Up Your Workout Throughout the Day & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 8, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: A high-protein diet is SUPERIOR to a calorie-restricted diet. (1:53)

  • Is lab-grown meat a net positive or negative for society? (14:51)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: When was the guillotine last used? (24:36)

  • COVID kids. (28:37)

  • The evolution of soft drinks. (31:28)

  • Adam’s cigarette days. (35:46)

  • The guy's worst habits. (37:47)

  • Dirty roommates. (40:45)

  • Adam’s a BIG gym guy once again. (47:46)

  • You don’t want to see Adam angry. (54:31)

  • ChatGPT saves lives. (1:02:37)

  • It’s not health, it’s business. (1:04:07)

  • Shout out to Jonathan Pageau. (1:04:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How do you plan for someone who has long-term strength goals in the gym, but without any time constraints such as competition? (1:06:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Am I doing something wrong if by the end of the workout I do not feel any fatigue or tiredness? (1:18:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - I want to maintain my size and get lean. What would you guys recommend if I have a hard time dieting with carbohydrates, and don’t like the way I feel with them in my diet? (1:26:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What would you recommend doing with carbs if I split my workout into 3 segments over the course of the day? How much of the “eat carbs around your workout” is for energy versus muscle building/retention? (1:43:15)

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2048: The Best Glute Building Exercises, How to Begin Lifting Weights After 40, the Role of Inflammation in Muscle Growth & More 0
Apr 7, 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: The MOST important/valuable investment you will ever make in your fitness journey is hiring a good coach/trainer. (2:26)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Who was originally cast as the Predator monster? (16:12)

  • The tragic story of Whitney Houston and her daughter. (21:14)

  • Alarming news regarding A.I. (25:03)

  • What are liquid trees and why is there controversy surrounding them? (31:58)

  • Aurelius GETS it! (34:30)

  • Older dad wisdom. (36:30)

  • How feet are the map of the entire body. (42:52)

  • Organifi’s Peak Power is still getting rave reviews! (54:37)

  • Reactions to the UFC/WWE merger. (55:14)

  • Is fame a curse? (59:33)

  • Shout out to Dr. Nicole LePera. (1:03:10)

  • #Quah question # 1 - What are the best glute building exercises as alternatives to hip thrusts? (1:05:04)

  • #Quah question #2 - What are some of the biggest limitations for people who begin lifting for the first time at 40? (1:09:15)

  • #Quah question #3 - If inflammation is necessary for muscle growth, should i still be trying to eat an anti-inflammatory diet? (1:15:39)

  • #Quah question #4 - What are some tips for coming out of contest prep, or a deep strict deficit, to regulate hunger hormones without binging on all the foods? (1:19:50)

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2047: How to Become One of the Highest Paid Trainers in the Fitness Industry With Don Saladino 0
Apr 6, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Don Saladino, trainer of Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and many other Hollywood A-Listers.

  • “You are all expendable.” His origin story in the health & fitness space. (2:19)

  • Working with celebrities compared to athletes. (18:14)

  • Dealing with ‘snake oil’ actors in the business. (26:22)

  • How using data points can become weapons. (33:49)

  • The craziest celebrity transformation. (37:33)

  • Why he stays away from performance-enhancing drugs. (41:05)

  • How he managed the 2008 market crash. (46:26)

  • Surviving the pandemic and going digital. (49:04)

  • Why did his original app crash and burn? (52:40)

  • The “vanity metrics” of social media, and why you shouldn’t build your business around it. (54:27)

  • The obsession of wanting to get better at your craft, and the power of relationships. (1:01:12)

  • Breaking down his revenue streams. (1:08:55)

  • The Barn Saladino. (1:13:40)

  • His relationship with fitness. (1:16:13)

  • Fitness is a perfect vessel for growth. (1:21:20)

  • The evolution of his relationship with money. (1:26:17)

  • Leading by example with his children. (1:30:57)

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2046: The Best Way for a Teenager to Pack on Muscle, What to Do When Parts of Your Body Are Building Slower Than Others, Why Training to Failure Can either Help or Hurt Your Gains & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 5, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t believe the negative hype around salt/sodium! (2:29)

  • When science goes too far. (18:09)

  • The most decorated wrestler of all time. (30:00)

  • Massive hands. (31:56)

  • The guys express their love of the ‘John Wick’ Series. (34:21)

  • Waco is one of the biggest black eyes in American history. (37:21)

  • Strange science phenomena's. (45:41)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Bluetooth technology and Wi-Fi. (56:40)

  • Mind Pump’s favorite eras. (58:10)

  • Combating Cannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome with fitocannabinoides that you find in Ned products. (1:02:11)

  • Addressing YouTube scammers. (1:07:15)

  • Shout out to Vladimir Shmondenko. (1:09:05)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - As someone who has overcome Anorexia, what plan of action would you recommend to reach my current goal of building a strong and muscular physique while maintaining mobility, agility, and athleticism? (1:10:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - For those of us with a natural disposition for muscle growth in one area, how do we modify a program so that we maintain what we’ve built in that area, but also get maximum growth in another area? (1:17:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Do you guys believe I am overtraining and/or should take a week off if I am struggling to sleep during the night? (1:25:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What type of MAPS program would you recommend for someone who has a hectic schedule during the NFL season? (1:32:09)

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  • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

  • For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump

  • Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!

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2045: Overcoming Your Fear of Going to the Gym 0
Apr 3, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss six things someone can do to alleviate the stress of going to the gym.

  • Were the guys ever intimidated walking into gym settings? (2:00)

  • Why gyms are some of the MOST welcoming and encouraging places. (10:21)

  • Six Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Going to the Gym.

  • #1 - Realize you are not the exception. (15:37)

  • #2 - Expect you will suck, make peace with the worst outcome. (17:36)

  • #3 - Have a plan. (21:36)

  • #4 - Master a few movements. (22:33)

  • #5 - Frequency builds familiarity. (27:42)

  • #6 - Ask the most serious members for help. (32:27)

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2044: The Truth About the Smith Machine, the Dangers of Cannabis, How to Cut Weight for a Sport & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 1, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Power herbs, i.e., Rhodiola and cordyceps can increase performance and stamina. (1:40)

  • Justin’s bad example. (9:44)

  • Moms are champions. (12:35)

  • The important leaps with your children. (15:49)

  • Adam’s dad flex. (18:15)

  • The myth of maintenance. (21:12)

  • The Waffle House Index. (27:31)

  • Another reason why you shouldn’t do long-distance running. (29:35)

  • Jimmy G approved. (32:24)

  • The sneaky “jock tax.” (36:36)

  • Government inefficiencies. (39:53)

  • Schools are taking action against social media companies. (46:59)

  • Moderation concerns on your favorite social platform. (49:54)

  • Shout out to The Dad Father. (53:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Can consuming cannabis affect my sleep? (54:29)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I continue using dumbbells in my home gym or switch to using a Smith Machine at my office gym? Am I missing out? (1:08:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How does someone maximize muscle at a certain body weight? (1:17:31)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How do I help my clients properly fuel their bodies going into a day of motocross racing? (1:33:04)

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