Info

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
RSS Feed Subscribe in Apple Podcasts
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
2024
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2023
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2022
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2021
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2020
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2019
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2018
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2017
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2016
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2015
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January


2014
December


Categories

All Episodes
Archives
Categories
Now displaying: 2023
1989: Conjugate Method Review, How to Strength Train for a Triathalon, Tips for Hitting a PR & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 14, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: You can get JACKED for under $10. (2:19)
  • Introducing Mind Pump’s newest sponsor, Mobility Wall. (13:08)
  • Why haven’t we been contacted by aliens? (16:06)
  • Pay attention, Open A.I. is knocking on our doors. (19:53)
  • The rarest types of employees. (35:34)
  • Sal’s Organifi Red Juice caffeine protocol. (47:18)
  • Shout out to Robyn Gobbel. (50:55)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I boost strength, speed, and endurance for an upcoming triathlon? (52:08)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - When and how should I structure my PR days for MAPS Powerlift when I finish? (1:09:42)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I train to get the best bang for my buck for both endurance and strength? (1:30:46)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How do you feel about the conjugate method of training? (1:38:52)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1988: Dumbbells Vs. Cables, How the Central Nervous System Influences Performance & Recovery, the Difference Between Intermittent Fasting & Calorie Restriction & More 0
Jan 13, 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're going to do some sets to failure, make them HIGH rep sets. (2:43)
  • Nitrous is scary. (9:53)
  • Fast cars with Mind Pump. (11:05)
  • Why isn’t Justin in the studio? (14:40)
  • What did we do before the internet? (16:22)
  • Stress and relationships. (18:44)
  • Why obesity hasn’t been labeled a disease. (23:49)
  • Another brilliant way to use Kreatures of Habit. (31:38)
  • The desire to go viral. (32:12)
  • Solein is potentially one of the most disruptive things for the food market. (35:35)
  • So, do you want to be a little bit taller? (39:31)
  • Caldera Lab is exploding! (41:56)
  • Larry Wheels body transformation. (44:44)
  • An update on Sal and Justin’s MP Hormones cognitive protocol. (49:51)
  • Shout out to Paul J. Fabritz! (54:11)
  • #Quah question # 1- What is the benefit of cable movements when compared to their dumbbell counterparts? (57:00)
  • #Quah question #2 - Can or should women take the week off lifting during their period? And if so, what should they do in place of lifting? (1:03:11)
  • #Quah question #3 - Is intermittent fasting the same as calorie restriction? (1:07:05)
  • #Quah question #4 - Could you explain more about the central nervous system and how it influences performance and recovery? (1:10:22)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1987: How to Burn Fat & Build Muscle at the Same Time 0
Jan 12, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten ways to achieve the "Goldilocks Zone" of building muscle and burning fat at the same time.

Why is this so hard to master? (3:01)

  • #1 – Lift weights. (10:02)
  • #2 – Focus on big lifts. (11:04)
  • #3 – Don’t do cardio. (12:54)
  • #4 – Eat in a small deficit. (16:53)
  • #5 - Interrupt with a caloric surplus. (19:21)
  • #6 – Eat HIGH protein. (22:52)
  • #7 – Carb cycle. (24:36)
  • #8 – Prioritize sleep. (27:05)
  • #9 - Supplements that can help (creatine, HMB, BCAA). (31:48)
  • #10 - Test body fat weekly to gauge progress to move levers up and down. (34:41)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

1986: How To Make Strength Gains On A Cut, Reducing Workout Fatigue, & MORE 0
Jan 11, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why there may be MORE value in getting bloodwork done when you feel great. (2:53)
  • Kids, their brains, and setting limits as parents. (16:55)
  • The great decline in adolescent risky behaviors. (30:50)
  • Paleo Valley’s beef sticks are an excellent source of protein. (39:29)
  • The challenge with NASA’s new asteroid-hunting telescope. (41:28)
  • The viral chairbender. (45:14)
  • The recession is inevitable. (47:30)
  • Good/bad marketing for Tesla? (51:35)
  • Tennessee’s great new law. (52:53)
  • LMNT’s value for breastfeeding moms. (54:54)
  • Shout out to HumanProgress.org! (57:01)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Why did I see massive strength gains during a cut? (58:39)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 – If I only have 45 minutes in the morning to work out, is it more beneficial to wake up earlier to prime before my full-body workout or prioritize sleep? (1:07:17)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 – In MAPS Anabolic Phase 3, should I focus on dropping the weight, or is it worth doubling the rest periods to focus on adding more weight? (1:17:39)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you make gains only by working out 15 minutes a day? I’m currently working my way through MAPS 15 advanced and was wondering why in phase II there are no shoulder exercises. (1:23:49)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1985: The 6 Types of Fitness Influencers You Should Unfollow 0
Jan 9, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six types of fitness influencers that will waste your time.

  • Is the space getting better or worse? (3:07)
  • The 6 Types of Fitness Influencers You Should Unfollow. 
  • #1 - Fake authentic. (9:49)
  • #2 – Sells their body. (13:26)
  • #3 – My way is the only way. (17:49)
  • #4 - Hype, beast mode, motivation. (23:50)
  • #5 – Zealots. (30:11)
  • #6 - Algorithm chasers. (32:19)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1984: How to Prepare for a 100+ Mile Hike, Tips for Overcoming Hip Pain, Ways to Troubleshoot Extreme Fatigue & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 7, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want better chances at success, address the BEHAVIORS that lead to the results. (1:59)
  • You can’t become a better parent without becoming a better person. (8:59)
  • Teaching children to have a good relationship with food. (16:37)
  • What’s going on with the recent egg shortage? (22:53)
  • Sal’s cognitive protocol with MP Hormones. (28:13)
  • Justin’s Icelandic massage. (30:45)
  • Justin’s Scottish/Icelandic Adventure. (33:00)
  • Another study reiterates the Mind Pump message on resistance training. (45:23)
  • Utilize those free Mind Pump resources! (51:21)
  • Following up on a recent Listener Live caller. (53:02)
  • Butcher Box is giving away the house! (54:05)
  • Shout out to Dr. Cabral! (57:43)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Your thoughts on how I can mold MAPS Programs into training for a 125-mile hike over a 10-day time frame? (58:42)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Could my hip pain be caused by the depth of my barbell squats or is there something else that I should be doing mobility-wise? (1:17:21)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Could eating too much protein affect your body fat percentage? (1:27:45)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on remedies to combat extreme fatigue? (1:38:09)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1983: The Truth About the Carnivore Diet, How to Properly Retract Your Shoulder Blades When Lifting, the Benefits of Adding Deload Weeks Into Your Training & More 0
Jan 6, 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: Obesity is NOT a disease! It’s a result of choices and your lifestyle. (3:00)
  • The alarming potential direction of A.I. (10:25)
  • Twitter is cool. (22:58)
  • Equinox’s New Year’s marketing ploy. (26:43)
  • NCI’s coach's toolkit. (31:04)
  • Dana White’s slap heard around the world. (33:43)
  • Another study shows the recovery benefits of red-light therapy. (45:32)
  • Andrew Tate is back in the news. (48:28)
  • Shout out to the @goodnews_movement! (55:45)
  • #Quah question #1 - What are your thoughts on the carnivore diet? (57:36)
  • #Quah question #2 - What are some of your best cues to get someone to retract their shoulder blades using the correct muscle pattern so their shoulders aren’t rolled forward? (1:06:26)
  • #Quah question #3 - What are your thoughts on deload weeks? (1:10:30)
  • #Quah question #4 - Is it effective to do your compound lifts at the end of your workouts? With the gyms filling up currently, sometimes it’s hard to get the main lifts in at the beginning. (1:14:10)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1982: Why You Need to Prioritize Lifting Weights in 2023 0
Jan 5, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin why lifting weights is the number one activity to focus on in 2023.

  • Why strength training is the superior form of exercise. (1:49)
  • Why do people struggle with consistency? (4:45)
  • Be realistic about how often you can consistently exercise for the rest of your life. (8:37)
  • The problems with goal setting. (10:40)
  • The most important factor to consider is how your workout tells your body to adapt. (16:42)

 

  • The Main Adaptations of Lifting.

 

  • #1- Lift weights and burn more calories. (23:20)
  • #2 - Build a better hormone profile. (27:03)
  • #3 - Get your caloric maintenance up by strength training. (28:45)
  • #4 – Best for the modern lifestyle. (30:27)
  • #5 - Requires less time in the gym. (32:54)
  • #6 - Easier to maintain. (35:27)
  • #7 - Brain and heart protection. (37:34)
  • #8 - Muscle memory. (38:48)
  • The best exercises, rep ranges, and intensity levels. (42:08)
  • Where to start for each fitness level. (48:28)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1981: How to Kickstart Muscle Growth That Has Stalled, the Benefits of Switching From a Split to a Full Body Workout, How to Spot a Bench Press & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 4, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you trying to get your biceps to respond? Try these two often-neglected exercises! (2:54)
  • The potential dangers of A.I. (6:12)
  • How cannabinoids can regulate inflammation. (28:24)
  • What the Colorado Experiment highlights. (31:27)
  • How both sides are playing the game. (37:13)
  • Is Elon an alien? (41:07)
  • Dihexa, the limitless peptide. (43:30)
  • Obesity’s connection to hair loss. (46:20)
  • NFTs? (48:12)
  • An interesting theory about Michael Jackson. (50:23)
  • The green juice is clutch while traveling. (53:46)
  • Shout out to @RAWFORUM_FUNCTIONAL_FIT. (54:51)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Will I still build muscle coming from a 5/6 day split to a program like MAPS Anabolic? (56:16)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What is your advice on how to schedule and program my workouts when parts of my body lag so far behind others? (1:01:16)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to gain weight and mass this winter? (1:12:01)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best way to spot a bench press? (1:22:36)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1980: Six New Year's Resolutions You Can Accomplish in 2023 0
Jan 2, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six health-based goals that anyone will benefit from and can achieve in 2023

  • 6 New Year's Resolutions You Can Accomplish in 2023. (1:53)
  • #1 - Mental health. (One day a week fast from social media.) (7:05)
  • #2 - Spiritual health. (5 minutes a day pray, meditate, breath work, or practice gratitude.) (13:23)
  • #3 - Relationship health. (Once a week intentionally connect with someone.) (19:55)
  • #4 - Physical health. (Walk 5 mins after breakfast, lunch, and dinner.) (25:19)
  • #5 - Financial health. (Set a percentage of every paycheck and save it.) (30:29)
  • #6 - Intellectual health. (Read a paper book for 5 minutes before bed every night.) (36:12)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

People Mentioned

1 « Previous 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
©Copyright 2017+