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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: 2023
2214: What to Do if You Are Young & Have Low Testosterone, the Dangers of Eating Too Much Protein, How to Continue to Progress After Years of Consistent Training & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Nov 25, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: FIX your gut health and chronic inflammation may be solved. (1:49)

  • Spilling ALL the tea on Gary Brecka. (10:36)

  • A pill that affects your decision-making. (21:28)

  • The tallest slide in the world! (27:00)

  • When training with David Goggins does NOT make sense. (30:43)

  • Houses today are NOT the same size they used to be. (33:49)

  • The best South Park episode ever! (43:11)

  • A technique to dramatically improve your creative thinking space. (44:19)

  • People like gummies. (47:46)

  • The origins of occlusion training. (49:53)

  • Shout out to the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (52:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - In your opinion, does bulking on low testosterone make sense or since my body will find it harder to build muscle most of the excess calories will be stored as fat? (55:17)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is the number of calories I’m taking in to gain weight but still lose weight normal? (1:06:32)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Regarding your programming, I have noticed a trend I can't make sense of while running through the MAPS programs. During the heavy weight/low rep phases, I seem to peak during week 2 of the phase (for example Phase 1 Week 2 of MAPS Anabolic). I will go into week 3 of the Phase expecting to be able to add weight but I can't even hit the previous week's weight. Is this to be expected? (1:15:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on what program I should run next? Currently, my goals are to look the best I can on my 39th birthday and for our family’s spring break trip to the Dominican Republic. (1:33:44)

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2213: The Best Way to Quit Sugar, Effective Squat & Romanian Deadlift Substitutes, the Dangers of Locking Out Arms During Pressing Exercises & More 0
Nov 24, 2023

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Quality of life is also a facet of health, so don’t be so perfect that you ignore it. (2:25)

  • The most enjoyable phases with your kids. (16:27)

  • In the real world, there are checks and balances to what you say. (25:46)

  • Creating deliberate boundaries with social media. (33:34)

  • How Caldera’s face serum encourages a balanced microbiome. (42:52)

  • The more you know: Strange uses of toothpaste. (45:12)

  • Styles that come and go. (49:43)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump’s Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (51:16)

  • #Quah question #1 - What's the best way to quit sugar? I feel like it has such a hold on me. Please help! (53:01)

  • #Quah question #2 - What is the best replacement exercise for the squat and RDL? (1:01:31)

  • #Quah question #3 - Is it bad to fully lock your arms out when extending in a bench press or overhead press? Are you supposed to leave your elbows soft during the lockout? (1:05:13)

  • #Quah question #4 - You guys always insist that trainers have your programs? How do you recommend that we use them with clients? Are we using them as examples for effective training or using them with clients? (1:08:40)

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2212: The Value of a “Dirty Bulk” 0
Nov 23, 2023

  • What is a “dirty” bulk? (2:23)

  • The bad things that get associated with a “dirty” bulk and who it is NOT for. (4:12)

  • Who would benefit from a “dirty” bulk? (19:32)

  • The gains from doing this. (27:52)

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2211: Tips for Losing Fat Quickly Without Sacrificing Muscle, How to Train to Increase Strength & Maintain Endurance, Ways to Balance Jiu Jitsu With Strength Training & MORE 0
Nov 22, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best results are often NOT visible. (2:31)

  • Gluten and sleep apnea. (9:33)

  • Hospitality vs. entertainment. (14:08)

  • The value for kids hanging out with kids 3-4 years older. (16:40)

  • Vuori has hoodies! (20:37)

  • Sumo & sushi. (22:44)

  • The San Francisco farce. (28:00)

  • There is no honor in destroying people’s property. (30:46)

  • Why are girls starting their periods so early? (32:58)

  • The sneaky issues affecting kids in school these days. (38:24)

  • Alarming Adderall statistics. (42:57)

  • Black Friday deals are live! (46:55)

  • Shout out to the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (47:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What training/diet advice would you recommend for someone trying to lose body fat, but keep their gains with limited time? (49:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best route I should take to make serious progress in my strength gains, while also being a decent endurance athlete? (1:03:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to balance my strength training and jiu-jitsu? (1:10:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on how to transition from competition prep to everyday life? (1:22:43)

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2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting 0
Nov 20, 2023

  • The common understanding of a cutting vs. a bulking workout. (1:36)

  • Addressing the myth that you must burn as many calories as possible if you’re trying to lose weight. (5:10)

  • The REAL goal of bulking and cutting. (8:58)

  • The difference between bulking and cutting. (12:23)

  • Changing your programming for a novel stimulus. (14:01)

  • The importance of hitting your protein targets with both options. (17:30)

  • Why LOW reps are better for CUTTING, and HIGH reps are better for BULKING. (21:19)

  • Why performing LOW volume is easier while CUTTING, and HIGH volume while BULKING. (26:34)

  • What MAPS program is best for each option? (29:27)

  • Special consideration when it comes to your psychology. (31:45)

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2209: How Cutting Can Contribute to Muscle Growth, the Value of Yoga for Muscle, Strength & Performance, What to Do if Deadlifting Keeps Tweaking Your Back & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Nov 18, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Discipline and structure, applied properly, gives you MORE freedom. (2:05)

  • The Carnival King, Sal Di Stefano. (16:12)

  • The struggle to sell apparel. (21:23)

  • How certain types of light can affect your ability to perform, learn, and retain information. (25:04)

  • Adding structure to the placebo effect. (28:23)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix. (30:44)

  • In many ways, we feel the pain we expect to feel. (32:15)

  • How many steps does the average hunter-gatherer take daily? (37:19)

  • Introducing Mind Pump’s Personal Trainer 3-Day Training seminar. (40:11)

  • Legion has stacks! (41:19)

  • Strengthening the argument that we are NOT suffering from an obesity epidemic, but rather a lack of muscle. (45:27)

  • A conversation on porn’s effect on men and social media’s effect on women. (51:24)

  • Are we conditioning our kids/this generation to be so okay with something always watching them? (1:05:20)

  • Shout out to Konstantin Kisin. (1:07:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a way to drop from 18% body fat to 15% body fat and add size for someone over the age of 50? (1:08:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I get buy-in on the value of Yoga with the other male PE teachers who are also coaches on campus? (1:20:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What advice would you have to get more calories in? (1:35:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Is there an optimal amount of sets/reps/frequency I should be doing QL-type rehab movements to ensure I won’t keep tweaking my back when deadlifting? (1:51:31)

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2208: The Truth About the Leg Press, the Pros & Cons of Cold Plunging After a Workout, Mind Pump’s London Diet & Training Break Down & More 0
Nov 17, 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 next time you hear a diet/fitness influencer say reverse dieting doesn’t work, turn them off, they are morons. (2:00)

  • Highlighting how much we strive for the recognition of our peers. (12:20)

  • The power of genetics. (23:38)

  • The ultimate performance stack from Organifi. (32:25)

  • Loving your kid more than yourself. (33:34)

  • Love is an action. (39:20)

  • Sal’s new TRT strategy. (47:14)

  • Butcher Box’s CRAZY Black Friday deal. (52:55)

  • Is the human extinction movement a real thing? (56:39)

  • Shout out to Edgar Goulas. (58:39)

  • #Quah question #1 - What do the different foot and leg positions work on a leg press machine? (1:00:48)

  • #Quah question #2 - Is it possible to increase BMR beyond what traditional calculators say simply with reverse dieting and strength training? (1:07:04)

  • #Quah question #3 - Is cold plunging post-workout worth the tradeoff of blunting the muscle-building signal if it leads to better recovery, and therefore, more frequency and volume? (1:09:50)

  • #Quah question #4 - Did you all train while in London? What did your nutrition look like? What new foods did you guys try? (1:16:01)

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2207: Upgrade Your Brain With Jim Kwik 0
Nov 16, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with best selling author and memory performance expert Jim Kwik.

  • Understanding your brain type allows you to operate throughout the world. (2:21)

  • Why does Jim consider himself an ambivert? (10:50)

  • If knowledge is power, then learning is a superpower. (14:09)

  • The problems with our conventional education system. (18:34)

  • “The same level of thinking that has created your problem, won’t solve your problem.” (22:34)

  • Your ancestor's sacrifices are our blessings. (35:09)

  • The role music plays in our ability to retain information and to learn. (37:07)

  • Different strategies of learning for each brain animal type. (41:23)

  • How genius is not innate but cultivated. (52:02)

  • Nootropics that have an effect. (56:47)

  • The latest additions to the expanded edition of Limitless. (59:16)

  • You are the pilot of your brain, not the passenger. (1:07:56)

  • How has fatherhood changed him? (1:11:45)

  • What’s most important to you in life? (1:13:25)

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2206: The Best Way to Build Muscle When Doing Jiu Jitsu, How to Strength Train for Rock Climbing, Tips for Eating & Exercising With Symptoms of PCOS & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Nov 15, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Athletes train differently IN-SEASON than they do OFF-SEASON. (2:34)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Sly on Netflix. (15:16)

  • Have you experienced frisson? (22:52)

  • You got to know your kid. (32:28)

  • When your pre-workout hits wrong. (36:44)

  • Paleo Valley’s beef sticks are in a different class. (38:16)

  • Yet another reason to keep your old cars. (40:27)

  • Stop it with the fake exhaust! (42:34)

  • The Mind Pump ‘Dynasty’ boost. (51:59)

  • Shout out to Justin Sneddon. (57:07)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Should I take this chiropractor's advice if I have lower back problems? Am I doing a disservice to my future self if I continue to incorporate these movements into my daily life? (58:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best way to eat and train when you have had symptoms of PCOS? (1:10:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What training program should I run concurrently with a rock climb training program? (1:22:07)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What’s the healthiest way to build muscle when doing jiu-jitsu? (1:37:28)

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2205: Why Dating Sucks & How to Fix It With Adam Lane Smith 0
Nov 13, 2023

Installment #3: Why dating is so complicated in the modern world and how your attachment style is impacting your dating life. (1:51)

Topics covered in this segment. (2:22)

Why does modern dating suck so bad? (3:37)

Why dating apps are bad. (13:11)

Build your social life because it does 15 things for your dating life. (21:27)

The art of matchmaking. (26:50)

How to find people on apps and filter more carefully. (29:21)

Four steps to a better dating app experience. (32:28)

The 3-date method for filtering your potential partner. (39:07)

Courting vs. dating. (48:38)

The purpose of the first year of being in a committed relationship. (50:30)

Previewing installment #4: How to build an incredible marriage that can last all through your lifetime. (57:22)

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Mind Pump #2185: Reclaiming Self-Love & Respect With Adam Lane Smith

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Mind Pump #2195: How To Make & Nurture Amazing Friendships With Adam Lane Smith

https://mindpumppodcast.com/2195-how-to-make-nurture-amazing-friendships-with-adam-lane-smith/

 

Dating Apps Statistics: User Demographics, Trends, Success Rates

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2204: The Truth About Building Muscle & Losing Fat at the Same Time, How to Progressively Overload Without Adding Weight to the Bar, Walking to Lose Fat & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Nov 11, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to trying new foods, remember the term guilty until proven innocent. (2:06)

  • So, Newsom does care about us. (12:04)

  • It feels good to sleep in your own bed. (19:05)

  • The guys recap their trips to London for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) retreat and Olympia in Florida. (20:44)

  • Adam’s fascination with photography. (42:18)

  • Aurelius’ new car. (50:56)

  • Organifi’s new product, Shilajit Gummies, is crushing! (54:08)

  • Another crazy Russian sport. (1:00:48)

  • Shout out to Toni Rice. (1:02:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it realistic to get my deadlift to 400lbs by this time next year? (1:03:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - If getting adequate steps in a day is a challenge due to schedule and a sedentary job, is it appropriate to add cardio to condense that movement in a shorter amount of time or is that counterintuitive to the goal of maintaining strength? (1:10:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Will implementing a new stimulus help with fat loss or to visually see fat loss or do you have to eat in a calorie deficit, no matter what? (1:18:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How can you progressively overload or track improvements on fitness metrics other than the weight on the bar? (1:30:45)

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2203: The Best Exercises to Build a Thick Back, What to Do When Fat Loss Stalls, Ways for Trainers to Get Clients to Follow Their Advice & More 0
Nov 10, 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: When it comes to long-term success in fitness, progress is NOT linear. (2:18)

  • Cardio is TERRIBLE for fat loss. (6:47)

  • The biggest downfall of highly educated trainers. (11:10)

  • Social media breeds narcissism. (19:50)

  • Doing hard work and knowing your value. (27:10)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Christopher Lee. (37:53)

  • An important hack for managers. (41:31)

  • Vuori provides style and comfort. (44:52)

  • NCI teaches you HOW to coach. (45:47)

  • Strange News with Sal: Handicap-accessible gloryholes. (49:17)

  • The top car producers. (51:30)

  • Busting the myth around meat consumption. (58:07)

  • Shout out to Brian Monarch. (1:00:56)

  • #Quah question #1 - What techniques or exercises will help with back thickness? (1:02:10)

  • #Quah question #2 - I’m eating 1500 calories, doing CrossFit five days a week, and running MAPS Anabolic two days a week. I can’t seem to lose fat. Help! (1:09:33)

  • #Quah question #3 - What are some key strategies you have used to help improve client adherence? (1:13:10)

  • #Quah question #4 - How do I train a client with diabetes on when to workout, and how much/when to eat? (1:23:04)

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2202: Working Out at Home During the Holiday Season 0
Nov 9, 2023

  • The value of the holidays. (1:39)

  • Five Ways to Use Exercise to Make the Holidays More Enjoyable.

  • #1 - Consistency trumps everything. (3:57) 

  • #2 - Short hard workouts for insulin. (12:22)

  • #3 - Closed chain movements for putting you “in” your body. (17:54)

  • #4 - Workout with your family and friends. (23:58)

  • #5 - Mobility movements after meals. (28:44)

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2201: What to Do If You Have No Energy to Work Out, Why Most Body Fat Tests are Wrong, When to Stop a Cut & More 0
Nov 8, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want bones that don’t break, keep lifting weights! (2:48)

  • There is a hierarchy of Sudafed. (16:21)

  • Tombstone is a classic. (22:15)

  • Growing up Gotti. (25:28)

  • Retracing your family tree and heritage. (29:39)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Anti-Pope. (32:35)

  • Mind Pump’s jet lag protocol. (36:22)

  • Seated vs. Standing exercises. (44:10)

  • Add sodium to your diet if you drink reverse osmosis water. (51:22)

  • The first completely wireless television! (54:42)

  • Crazy news with Sal: Nail salon robbery. (58:25)

  • Shout out to a couple of previous Mind Pump guests! (1:00:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it normal to lose muscle mass as well as body fat? (1:01:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What’s the ideal length for a cut for a female? (1:13:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on feeling burnt out due to my physical labor job? (1:22:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the appropriate level and intensity of workouts for young athletes? (1:29:25)

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2200: Seeking Truth in a Divided World With An0maly 0
Nov 6, 2023

  • From a rapper to a news analyst, the background story of An0maly. (1:33)

  • If it doesn’t make sense, it doesn’t make sense. (6:12)

  • How his hustler mentality propelled his early success. (8:27)

  • What platform did he get his start? (13:31)

  • Being mentally prepared to take the hard road. (15:18)

  • When did the political commentary come into play? (18:39)

  • Why he parted ways from supporting Donald Trump. (26:22)

  • Are we wired to want to follow? (32:25)

  • The importance of building self-awareness and self-accountability. (35:02)

  • If you don’t buy it, they can’t sell it. (37:09)

  • How you’re raised isn’t necessarily how someone else is raised. (38:38)

  • The trend of going back to old traditional values. (47:45)

  • Is new media controlling the narrative? (52:05)

  • Do you think we’ll get to the point where people want more control? (56:08)

  • Should we have AI politicians? (1:03:49)

  • Does he care about hit pieces about him? (1:06:55)

  • His take on the political debates so far and the top candidate. (1:14:25)

  • The importance of having your word and being authentic. (1:31:01)

  • At what point did he start to make a legitimate living for himself? (1:35:38)

  • The transformation with his faith. (1:40:22)

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2199: How to Get Rid Off Stubborn Belly Fat, Hacks to Quickly Get Better at Pull-Ups, Tips for Recovering From Exercise Burnout & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Nov 4, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from  the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cardio training is a TERRIBLE way to lose body fat. (2:18)

  • A different take on grounding. (33:27)

  • The human body is so fascinating. (41:11)

  • Weird wisdom with Sal: Urotherapy. (45:41)

  • The differences between the beard oil and the serum from Caldera Lab. (53:07)

  • The profound benefits of vitamin D. (54:35)

  • Are you surprised by the UFC’s latest partnership? (57:56)

  • Shout out to Morbid Curiosity. (1:03:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Considering I have been burnt out in the past, any advice on how I would get back into strength training? (1:04:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I get rid of the stubborn lower belly pooch around my abs? (1:25:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What program would you recommend next if my goal is to strength train for the future and the rest of my life? (1:40:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Any recommendations on how to get stronger in the bottom position so I can pull myself up? (1:51:07)

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2198: The Truth About Eating High Protein & Longevity, the Ideal 3 Day Per Week Full Body Workout, Stupid Exercise Combinations to Avoid & MORE 0
Nov 3, 2023

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Your body is WAY more mysterious than people lead you to believe. (2:03)

  • Setting the record straight for the recovery window for athletes. (14:49)

  • Kids can do the sweetest and funniest things. (24:24)

  • The daily battle over the thermostat. (30:20)

  • The effect of caffeine on your sleep. (34:29)

  • Botflies are creepy. (36:48)

  • It’s free turkey season with Butcher Box! (44:01)

  • Another update from Sal on his latest Ketamine therapy sessions. (48:21)

  • Shout out to Chamath Palihapitiya. (56:53)

  • #Quah question #1 - What does a good full-body routine look like 3x a week in terms of sets, reps, and exercises? I find my full-body workouts last a long time just to make sure I hit everything. (57:42)

  • #Quah question #2 - Should I continue your split program if I have done it three times, but still see progress every time? Or should I try something new? (1:03:54)

  • #Quah question #3 - Could you go a little deeper into why you and Jordan Syatt do not recommend combination exercises when it comes to weight training? (1:09:42)

  • #Quah question #4 - I recently listened to an episode of the Cabral Concept with Dr. Stephen Cabral, and he talked about the dangers of eating a high protein diet for longevity and he advises eating less than 20% for overall health and longevity. This concerns me a bit as I've eaten around 40% of my total intake for almost 2 decades now. Can we please get your thoughts on this? (1:19:33)

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2197: Five Positive Changes in the Fitness Industry 0
Nov 2, 2023

  • Why real fitness & health is rooted in behaviors and consumer demand. (2:00)

  • Five Positive Changes in the Fitness Industry

  • #1 - Strength training is popular (especially for women). (6:18)

  • #2 - More people squatting and deadlifting. (13:16)

  • #3 - New media takes out the old guard. (19:37)

  • #4 - Wearable fitness & health tech. (26:02)

  • #5 - Functional training awareness. (33:47)

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2196: How to Get Better at Pull-Ups, the Mental Health Benefits of Exercise, Tips for Developing the Quad “Teardrop” Shape & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Nov 1, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Physical health is mental health. (2:25)

  • How education might need to make a U-turn. (15:55)

  • How it’s been for Sal having a kid in college. (18:54)

  • The division of labor/team approach to healthy relationships. (21:16)

  • Discipline = freedom. (34:36)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (37:14)

  • Adam’s brilliant side hustle idea. (40:40)

  • A telltale sign that you or a business are crushing. (44:43)

  • Want to stay at a Netflix house? (49:34)

  • Predictions on the impact of student loans being turned back on the economy and internet regulations on free speech. (52:55)

  • Shout out to Jim Kwik. (57:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What are the best ways to increase the width of the sides of my quads, as well as the density and protrusion of my hamstrings? (58:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What would you suggest I do to gain muscle, but also lose body fat? (1:12:13)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I get better at pull-ups? (1:27:17)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Is there vocational space in the fitness & gym industry right now for a mental health professional like me? (1:33:00)

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2195: How to Make & Nurture Amazing Friendships With Adam Lane Smith 0
Oct 30, 2023

This is the second installment with attachment specialist, Adam Lane Smith.

  • Installment #2 – Attachments in your friendships and why friendships are so ABSOLUTELY vital to your well-being. (1:21)

  • What you will learn in this segment. (1:54)

  • Friendlessness is the problem. (3:00)

  • Assess what you got. (6:29)

  • Questions to assess the people in your life to determine if they are worth your time and trust. (11:02)

  • Why friends are the best starting place for fixing your attachment. (17:03)

  • The “I am an anxious person speech” for testing any relationship. (19:37)

  • How to make new friends the easy way. (34:10)

  • The method to solving problems together and opening up. (44:05)

  • The four levels of trust to grow and nurture amazing friendships. (49:03)

  • Previewing installment #3: Dating in the modern world. (54:47)

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  • Limited time offer exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners ONLY: 50% off the Stress, Mood & Metabolism At-Home Lab Test + Health Coaching Call – Reserve yours today here

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2194: Ways to Improve Squat Depth, Landmine Rotation Variations, Adjusting Training for Bulks & Cuts & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Oct 28, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the ways you can make yourself healthier is by training your body's ability to adapt to temperature changes. (1:58)

  • The fascination with the Amish. (22:37)

  • The root of consumerism and advertising. (28:08)

  • Using Entera to thicken your hair. (36:31)

  • The most attractive people in the world. (41:17)

  • Don’t get caught speeding in Georgia. (46:00)

  • Healthier skin with Caldera Lab. (51:42)

  • Shout out to The Century of the Self documentary. (53:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How do I build confidence in my squats? (53:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What are the pros and cons of doing the landmine rotation exercise in different variations? (1:03:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - If you had to pick, what MAPS program would be best for bulking or cutting? (1:12:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - When does the anterior/posterior body split make sense, and how do you ensure you are getting enough recovery? (1:21:46)

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2193: How to Correct Back Issues From Excess Sitting, How to Train When You Have a Newborn, Thing We Wish Were Taught in School & More 0
Oct 27, 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: Look to the past! Often, if you live more like the ways we evolved to live, you will solve a lot of your health problems. (2:03)

  • An update on Justin’s Sibo protocol. (16:40)

  • Adam’s design thread group chat. (19:32)

  • The benefits of air purifiers. (20:55)

  • Kids are hilarious. (23:22)

  • Fostering the things your kids are into. (25:47)

  • Old wisdom from the godfathers of fitness. (35:19)

  • The mystery surrounding who wielded the Norimitsu Odachi. (38:21)

  • Sal’s experience with mouth taping. (41:58)

  • The signs your partner wants to have sex. (45:03)

  • Adam the deal maker, (aka likable asshole). (47:25)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The Time Traveling Hipster. (53:58)

  • New product alert! Shilajit gummies from Organifi. (58:06)

  • Shout out to the Dungeon Crawler Carl Book Series. (1:03:03)

  • #Quah question #1 - How do you fix back issues at work from sitting down all day? (1:04:14)

  • #Quah question #2 - My wife and I are expecting our first child in seven months. How should I train and eat now to set me up for a successful first year of being a father? (1:10:33)

  • #Quah question #3 - What does it mean if I never feel hungry? I can go all day without eating and never feel hungry even though I can tell I need to eat because my energy is low. (1:14:33)

  • #Quah question #4 - For each of you, what five things do you wish they taught in school? (1:21:42)

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2192: Dr. Jordan Shallow & Dr. Adeel Khan 0
Oct 26, 2023

  • Catching up with the Muscle Doc. (2:40)

  • Introducing Dr. Adeel Khan to the audience. (9:00)

  • How big of an impact does combining their forces make for an athlete? (13:27)

  • At the end of the day, the right compound needs to get to the right place. (15:31)

  • How to regenerate tissue using stem cells and the myths surrounding them. (18:39)

  • Explaining the world’s first reversible plasma gene therapy. (27:04)

  • Intersecting professional sports with medicine. (36:35)

  • The cutting-edge science around intranasal insulin. (47:03)

  • Looking at practicality and real-world evidence. (49:54)

  • Understanding the limitations of what they do. (54:42)

  • How do you know when to correct a movement pattern issue with an athlete or not? (58:10)

  • Is there any tech Jordan appreciates? (1:11:33)

  • Understanding at a skeletal level how muscles protect your body. (1:16:55)

  • Why principles are the core of what informs better research to be done in the first place. (1:19:23)

  • Is creatine the ultimate longevity supplement available over the counter? (1:27:23)

  • Why 8-week hypertrophy studies are dumb. (1:28:48)

  • The impact of his Pre-Script courses. (1:35:33)

  • Why Jordan loves working with athletes the most. (1:38:21)

  • What sport presents the most challenges with load management? (1:43:15)

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2191: How to Maximize Gains Over 50, Ways to Overcome Back Pain When Squatting, First-Timer Tips for Competing in a Powerlifting Competition & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Oct 25, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The guys with the BIGGEST calves are the ones who don’t even work them out. (2:57)

  • How parents who are too strict raise sneaky kids. (15:34)

  • The controversy surrounding USADA’s split with the UFC. (20:21)

  • Should the consumer stock up on peptides? (23:01)

  • Making the case for using red-light therapy for office workers. (30:36)

  • Mold travels. (36:50)

  • An Italian national treasure. (39:22)

  • An example of what will kill boxing. (44:00)

  • The People of Walmart coloring book. (47:31)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Dune on Netflix. (49:08)

  • Mind Pump only helps create home runs! (50:39)

  • Shout out to ADHdoers. (54:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I maximize gains over 50? (59:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What other options are there for me to get the lower body fat physique that I crave? (1:19:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice for taller, thinner guys with bulking and lifting in general? (1:35:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What programs would you recommend in preparation for an upcoming powerlifting competition? (1:49:11)

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2190: Fasting Masterclass 0
Oct 23, 2023

  • Defining what is fasting. (2:04)

  • The history of fasting. (5:05)

  • The guy’s personal experiences with fasting. (6:23)

  • Why fasting became popular. (13:55)

  • Don’t do it for fat or weight loss. (16:26)

  • Do it for detachment reasons. (23:43)

  • Short fasts vs. long fasts. (25:48)

  • How to prepare for a fast. (30:05)

  • How to get out of a fast. (35:06)

  • Should I work out during a fast? (38:15) 

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