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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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2164: The Truth About Becoming Muscle Bound, Ways to Fix Front Shoulder Pain, the Pros & Cons of Training Barefoot & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 16, 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: Do you suffer from fatigue, brain fog, reduced athletic performance, flat muscles, chronic headaches, and/or lightheadedness? You might need to increase salt. (1:38)

  • Previewing ‘A Day in the Life’ featuring the Mind Pump employees. (13:03)

  • Two things that can help you survive if you have a wound. (21:09)

  • John Wick is a Mind Pump favorite. (26:55)

  • A popular medication that has been shown to DRAMATICALLY improve recovery. (30:24)

  • A conversation on the current state of the markets and the impact of creating 15-minute cities. (37:05)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The Great Wall of China. (49:34)

  • Entera works! (52:42)

  • Shout out to An0maly. (56:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Would you recommend using creatine if I’m trying to cut weight for an upcoming jiu-jitsu tournament? (58:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I train for power and endurance and avoid the training that would give me big bulky muscles? (1:10:44)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Which exercises from MAPS Prime and Prime Pro would you recommend for front shoulder pain that occurs when reaching behind your back? (1:19:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Is there a certain level of strength where you could be lifting too heavy for it to be safe or good for you to go barefoot? (1:29:21)

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2163: The Pros & Cons of the Arnold Press, the Ideal Calorie Surplus to Maximize Muscle Growth While Minimizing Fat Gain, the Best Foot Position for the Barbell Squat & More 0
Sep 15, 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: You may be struggling with weight loss because of bacteria! (1:39)

  • Another update from Sal on his latest Ketamine therapy session. (18:27)

  • Eight Sleep is on a whole other level! (42:45)

  • How the greatest hypertrophy gains within a rep come from the stretch portion. (49:44)

  • Shout out to Harmoine Stone. (53:42)

  • #Quah question #1 - What do you guys think about the Arnold Press? Many people say it's a waste of time. (55:10)

  • #Quah question #2 - How much of a calorie surplus should I be in for minimal fat gain but maximum muscle gain? (1:00:54)

  • #Quah question #3 - Barbell squats: Is there a best way? Toes pointed straight forward or out? (1:05:09)

  • #Quah question #4 - How would you say your relationship with your wives changed through their pregnancy and after having kids? I’m super excited for my husband and I to be moving towards that phase, but also nervous about how things may change. (1:09:30)

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2162: The Best Supplements You Can Take for Building Muscle, Performance & Health 0
Sep 14, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eleven of the best supplements.

  • Why supplements are a COMPLETE waste of time if you are not looking at your exercise, diet, and sleep first. (1:04)

  • Fighting against the industry formula. (4:35)

  • Best for nutrient deficiencies. (13:00)

  • #1 - Multivitamin

  • #2 - Vitamin D3

  • #3 - Magnesium

  • #4 - Sodium

  • #5 – B12

  • Best for fitness, performance, and muscle building. (28:52)

  • #1 – Creatine

  • #2 – Protein powder

  • Best “weird” supplements for fitness. (35:45)

  • #1 - Ashwagandha

  • #2 - Turkesterone/ecdysterone

  • #3 - Cordyceps

  • #4 - Rhodiola

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2161: Ways to Overcome Overeating as a Coping Mechanism, What to Do if Your Squat Is Not Progressing, How to Recover From Overtraining & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 13, 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 WORST strategies for long-term fat loss is to MOVE MORE and EAT LESS. (2:38)

  • One embarrassing moment. (25:22)

  • What has happened to the service industry these days? (29:45)

  • Parent hacks for flying with children, and the latest fun phase Adam and Sal’s sons are in. (33:34)

  • The reviews are in for the Mind Pump Performance Stack from Organifi. (42:30)

  • Walkie-talkies are still a thing! (46:15)

  • Connecting screen time usage with childhood development delays. (48:36)

  • Updating the audience on Dynasty and why EVERYONE should do it. (1:00:11)

  • Shout out to Nick Veasey X-Ray. (1:04:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Any suggestions on how I can improve the impact overtraining has had on my libido? (1:05:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it sustainable to continue to increase calories if I have a super high metabolism? I’ve started counting calories, trying to bulk, but for the life of me I can’t figure out my maintenance. (1:23:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to improve my squat strength? (1:36:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on how I can get my body in better shape for longevity purposes? (1:48:29)

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2160: Macro Counting Master Class 0
Sep 11, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss six things to consider when tracking macros.

  • The three different types of macronutrients and their value. (3:38)

  • The value of tracking and who should NOT track. (7:21)

  • 6 Ways to Count Your Macros the Right Way.

  • #1 - How to figure out your macros (mapsmacro.com, My Fitness Pal). (12:34)

  • #2 – Track protein only. (16:09)

  • #3 – Track fiber and protein only. (20:30)

  • Bonus: Prioritize whole foods first. (23:31)

  • #4 - Full macro tracking. (26:43)

  • #5 - Small meals vs. larger meals. (32:36)

  • #6 – Whole foods rule. (36:21)

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2159: How to Balance Strength Training With Cardio, the Dangers of Too Much Flexibility, What to Do When Your Workout Isn’t Working & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 9, 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: Your skin is often a reflection of your health. (1:50)

  • Why you're better off not knowing. (13:18)

  • The true origin of the obesity epidemic. (17:46)

  • The behavioral components behind viral trends. (22:49)

  • Adam and Justin update the audience on their recent food sensitivity test and the difficulty of avoiding intolerant foods. (29:39)

  • Where did you hide the gun? (44:29)

  • Weekend update with Mind Pump: Sal’s Truckee family trip, Justin and family on the sun, and Adam’s family trip to Park City. (46:49)

  • Shout out to P.D. Mangan. (57:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Am I missing out on anything by just using a hex bar and never learning to lift with a barbell? (58:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How do you program when you only have time to workout on specific days? (1:10:05)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How should you warm up if you're hypermobile? (1:26:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - I am not sure how to get stronger in the gym after completing a MAPS program and not seeing strength gains. Any advice? (1:43:24)

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2158: The Dangers of Back Rounding When Deadlifting, What to Do When One Arm Is Weaker Than the Other, the Importance of Getting Below 90 Degrees When Squatting & More 0
Sep 8, 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: Scientific studies are NOT everything! (2:16)

  • PSA for all inspiring coaches and trainers. (21:49)

  • There is a HUGE difference between processed and whole meat. (23:26)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (25:45)

  • The sad state of Mitch McConnell. (34:55)

  • How to improve your mood with simple steps. (37:34)

  • Antidepressants and weight gain. (40:17)

  • Changing your behaviors to match your lifestyle. (45:37)

  • A conversation with Alex, the founder of Dynasty, on creating a living trust 100% free. (51:11)

  • Shout out to Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix. (1:10:07)

  • #Quah question #1 - How do you find and maintain a neutral spine while doing conventional deadlifts? When (if ever) is it normal to see some lower or upper back rounding? (1:10:53)

  • #Quah question #2 - My right arm is weaker than my left & it affects my barbell curls in that my left doesn't feel fatigued at 8 reps while my right is struggling for form. Should I stay at a lower weight until my right arm catches up or switch to dumbbells? (1:18:02)

  • #Quah question #3 - Should you not increase the weight when performing a barbell back squat until you can go below 90 degrees? (1:22:10)

  • #Quah question #4 - If all of you had to do a different podcast, but it couldn’t be fitness-related, what would you talk about? (1:26:05)

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2157: Using Cardio as a Weight Loss Tool 0
Sep 7, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven things to consider when using cardio to lose weight.

  • How to use cardio the RIGHT way for fat and weight loss. (2:20)

  • Why cardio is a terrible method to lose body fat as your primary method of training. (4:23)

  • Seven Effective Ways of Using Cardio as a Weight Loss Tool

  • #1 - Use cardio for stamina. (14:46)

  • #2 - Strength training to support metabolism. (19:49)

  • #3 - HIIT is strength training cardio. (22:44)

  • #4 - Use cardio for health. (26:51)

  • #5 - Do what you enjoy. (30:28)

  • #6 - Diet tips. (35:44)

  • #7 - PRACTICE THE SKILL OF CARDIO. (40:35)

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2156: Ways to Avoid Muscle Loss From Cardio, the Best Way to Reverse Osteoporosis, Tips to Get a Ravenous Appetite Under Control & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 6, 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: TAKE IT SLOW when it comes to starting your fitness & health journey. (2:38)

  • Creating a language around pager codes, texting with your wife, and overreaching parents. (14:14)

  • Being in denial with food intolerances. (28:33)

  • Mind Pump’s take on Vivek Ramaswamy. (35:53)

  • Fantasy Football, Dungeons and Dragons for jocks. (41:35)

  • The terpene effect from Ned. (45:56)

  • Sal’s favorite peptide stacks. (52:29)

  • Shout out to Illuminatibot. (57:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - With the idea that cardio sends an endurance signal to the body that could conflict with the strength-building signal, at what point would the intensity level of walking shift from recovery and healthy movement to cardio? (1:00:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Would you recommend peptides for amenorrhea and osteoporosis to avoid HRT (hormone replacement therapy)? (1:13:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can you pinpoint the source of my eating drive and path to go next? (1:28:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What advice would you guys give me to help me grow as a person (work-life balance, finding purpose, developing relationships), financially, and aesthetically? (1:41:10)

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2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras 0
Sep 4, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with the Glute Guy, Bret Contreras.

  • His strategy for not charging his clients. (2:30)
  • The creation of the ‘glute guy’. (10:04)
  • The fabrication of a study. (16:15)
  • Breaking down the recent study on hip thrusts and barbell squats eliciting similar muscle hypertrophy. (33:27)
  • The benefits of the sumo deadlift for building the butt. (50:28)
  • Respecting integrity over clicks in the fitness industry. (58:13)
  • Your knowledge is a pie chart. (1:04:57)
  • The wisdom from the older generations. (1:09:00)
  • Hitting PRs and getting stronger in the process. (1:15:43)
  • Using the incline bench to build the chest. (1:19:06)
  • His take on isometric training for building muscle. (1:20:45)
  • You’re missing out if you’re myopic. (1:29:08)
  • The lost wisdom of old-timey athletes. (1:47:25)
  • How much training is necessary to maintain muscle and strength? (1:51:24)
  • His annoyance with the current state of social media. (2:00:30)

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2154: Ways to Jump-Start Gains After Hitting a Plateau, Using Deload Weeks to Build More Muscle, What to Do to Build an Amazing Butt After Age 40 & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Sep 2, 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.

  • Danica Patrick is a fan of Mind Pump! (18:36)
  • Finding purpose and scaling out. (23:02)
  • Going down the Lego rabbit hole. (28:38)
  • The guy’s new favorite item from Vuori. (34:33)
  • The summer COVID surge. (35:30)
  • A big red flag in Mind Pump’s backyard. (39:02)
  • The importance of sodium for a person consuming an unprocessed diet. (41:48)
  • Fun Facts with Justin: Robert the Doll. (45:24)
  • Shout out to Danica Patrick. (48:45)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best approach and way to train post-partum? (50:00)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What’s a realistic rate of progression to hit specific numbers I’m aiming for? (1:04:01)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the best exercises to build your butt? (1:18:11)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What’s the best way to approach a deload week? (1:30:44)

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2153: The Best Ways to Kick-Start Glute Growth, Tips for the Behind the Head Shoulder Press, How to Train During Pregnancy & More 0
Sep 1, 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: STOP talking about your genetics and ACCEPT the things you CAN control. (2:01)
  • Why things that come easy for you isn’t a better life. (11:45)
  • Challenging moments as a father. (15:09)
  • How our parents were working with what they had. (24:06)
  • The Mind Pump X State & Liberty giveaway! (33:40)
  • The untold brilliance of Victor Conte. (39:54)
  • Can Disney potentially lose the copyright to Mickey Mouse?! (45:04)
  • The euphoric feeling from the Peak Performance stack from Organifi. (50:32)
  • The search for the Loch Ness Monster. (56:33)
  • Shout out to the Scranton Stranglers. (59:40)
  • #Quah question #1 - Favorite exercise and drills to activate your glutes? (1:01:37)
  • #Quah question #2 - What tips and advice do you have for the behind-the-head barbell shoulder press? (1:05:25)
  • #Quah question #3 - Which of your programs is suited to perform during pregnancy? (1:12:24)
  • #Quah question #4 - How do you train yourself on the skill of running again? (1:15:59)

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2152: How to Convince Friends & Family to Work Out 0
Aug 31, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five ways to encourage friends and family to start working out.

  • Why this is the most challenging thing to do. (1:52)
  • How can I be effective? (6:37)
  • The two challenges that could come up if you don’t do this right. (9:22)
  • Five Strategies to Convince Friends & Family to Work Out.
  • #1 - Be the example. (10:19)
  • #2 - Invite them to hang out/work out. (17:16)
  • #3 - Validate them. (24:46)
  • #4 - Invite them over for a cooked meal. (33:06)
  • #5 - Talk about your challenges around fitness. (38:01)

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2151: What to Do if the Gym Makes You Feel Anxious, the Best Way to Train to Become a Muscle Mommy, How to Overcome Stress Eating & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 30, 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.

2150: Why You Should Aim For PR’s for Maximum Results 0
Aug 28, 2023
  • Why PRs are awesome to aim for, why you should chase them, but how to do it the RIGHT way! (1:33)
  • The dark side of PR culture. (3:21)
  • What a healthy relationship with PRs looks like. (5:31)
  • The benefits of chasing performance-based goals over aesthetic goals. (6:27)
  • Why PRs are great. (9:19)
  • When PRs go bad. (20:54)
  • Best PR types. (31:45)
  • Challenge yourself today with MAPS Old Time Strength. (44:33)

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2149: The Risk of Kidney Damage From Creatine, Ways to Overcome a Lost Menstrual Cycle, Getting to the Bottom of Unexplained Weight Gain & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 26, 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: Creatine is probably the healthiest supplement you can take. (2:02)
  • A.I. is now creating the playbook to make free valuable products. (14:41)
  • At what point will the guys have to sell or patent their likeness? (22:32)
  • Speculating on the potential return of masks and lockdowns. (28:30)
  • Sal latest ketamine therapy experience. (41:48)
  • Sal’s will start needing to hide his Caldera. (45:07)
  • Shout out to Grace Barga. (46:11)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Could creatine damage your kidneys? (48:05)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice or feedback on hormones, nutrition, and a fitness program? I’m a fit female who has lost her period and is unhappy with my weight. (1:06:43)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you know how many calories you are supposed to be taking in when you take into consideration your activity level? Do you consume that number of calories on training days as well as rest days? (1:25:08)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I wanted to provide some constructive feedback on implementing MAPS Symmetry for high school students and say thank you for the amazing programming. (1:51:25)

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2148: How to Cycle Bulks & Cuts, When to Take Creatine, What Constitutes a Whole or Natural Food & More 0
Aug 25, 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: Sodium is your friend! (2:10)

  • Sal shares his experience sending his son off to college. (10:54)

  • The growing wealth gap in this country. (22:18)

  • Big business loves regulations. (34:07)

  • The challenge numbers are already coming in for the latest MAPS Program, Old Time Strength. (40:50)

  • The Monterey Zoo, the Bay Area’s hidden gem. (44:44)

  • Mind Pump’s Butcher Box staples. (53:46)

  • Shout out to the Monterey Zoo. (55:51)

  • #Quah question #1 - If I don't care how long it takes for me to reach my weight loss goals (-15lbs of fat), how long should my cut/reverse diet cycles be? (57:00)

  • #Quah question #2 - I know you mention eating whole foods which is something I strive for and tell my clients to aim for. However, it feels like this then causes categories of food to be eliminated. (Ex. - gluten, bread, pasta flour - Not wholefoods. Same with Dairy.) What falls under the umbrella of “whole” natural foods according to you guys? (1:00:42)

  • #Quah question #3 - Can you mix creatine in with things ahead of time, such as in your overnight oats? (1:07:07)

  • #Quah question #4 - Adam once said in a very old episode that he thinks marriage should be a lease, where each partner agrees to renew their contract every few years. I was wondering if his thoughts have changed now that he is married? (1:09:45)

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2147: Why the Fitness/Health Industry is FAILING 0
Aug 24, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five reason why the fitness and health industry is failing.

  • Is the health & fitness space getting better or are we, as an industry, getting worse? (1:59)

  • Will the cream rise to the top? (5:15)

  • The problem with having a scarcity mindset. (11:17)

  • 5 Reasons Why the Fitness/Health Industry is FAILING. 

  • #1 - We communicate “perfect” too much. (13:43)

  • #2 - We are condescending. (26:05)

  • #3 - Zero empathy. (31:10)

  • #4   Echo chamber. (33:40)

  • #5 - We perpetuate righteousness or beauty too much. (40:11)

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2146: How to Pack on Mass, Kickstarting Progress After Running P90x, What to Do on Your Off Days to Promote Growth & Recovery & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 23, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Isometric contraction training yields INCREDIBLE strength! (3:01)

  • Mind Pump recommends ‘The Deepest Breath’ on Netflix. (30:04)

  • Endocannabinoids neuromodulating effects. (41:49)

  • Speculating on how the Maui wildfires started and how the administration will help. (46:51)

  • Congress is the most corrosive part of our government. (55:43)

  • Busting the myth surrounding GLP-1 receptors. (59:43)

  • Shout out to Mike Yoder, Esq. (1:01:20)

  • Weaning off caffeine and boosting your endurance stamina with the Red Juice from Organifi. (1:01:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you recommend dieting and training while recovering from an injury? (1:05:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What should I be doing, and how should I start? I’m 18 and I want to build as much muscle as possible so that I can look and feel amazing. (1:24:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Do you have any advice on how to transform my dependency on video workouts? (1:33:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What is appropriate to do on the trigger days? (1:44:08)

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2145: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets 0
Aug 21, 2023

  • The INCREDIBLE/LOST wisdom of the Bronze Era. (2:06)

  • Using martial arts as an example of how fancy equipment has changed the way we train. (6:17)

  • The importance of crediting those who have paved the way. (8:16)

  • The aesthetic make-up/characteristics of Bronze Era athletes. (9:22)

  • The value of novelty in the adaptation process. (16:41)

  • What bodybuilding messed up. (19:50)

  • Rediscovering old wisdom through the creation of this program. (26:05)

  • The ULTIMATE goal of this program: Three Challenges. (34:10)

  • #1 – Strength challenge. (36:55)

  • #2 – Stamina challenge. (38:14)

  • #3 – Grit challenge. (38:59)

  • Breaking down and detailing the most fun MAPS program to date. (41:09)

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2144: How to Bust Through a Weight Loss Plateau, Ways to Reignite Your Passion for Fitness, Programming Fitness for High School Students & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 19, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: These are the fitness & health truths. (1:33)

  • Has more engineering gone into food or landing on the moon? (22:19)

  • Are women’s sports destroyed? Will there be a correction? (24:56)

  • Resistance training can improve your skin! (35:23)

  • What is wrong with dudes? (38:27)

  • CGMs with a coach can be extremely valuable. (44:48)

  • Shout out to Anthony Vincent. (49:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Are things you recommend tackling to combat boredom and keep improving? I’m struggling to come up with new ones after a lifetime of working out. (51:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you guys have any recommendations on how to program a 9-month fitness class for high schoolers with a wide variety of experiences? (1:08:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any tips on how to break through a weight loss plateau? (1:21:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How to eat and train post bariatric surgery? (1:31:57)

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2143: How to Get More Vascular, the Best Way to Stop Overtraining, How to Safely Push Yourself Without a Gym Partner & More 0
Aug 18, 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: Exercises are SKILLS! Practice them as such. (1:43)

  • The insanity of ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance). (20:15)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Telemarketers on Max. (26:08)

  • Being sick sucks. (33:01)

  • The best and worst things about your child leaving the nest. (39:41)

  • Gross things you thought you would never do before becoming a parent. (47:43)

  • Legion now has cookies! (53:59)

  • The partners the guys use the most. (55:17)

  • UPS drivers are getting PAID! (57:31)

  • Shout out to Oliver Anthony Music. (1:04:35)

  • #Quah question #1 - What can I do to get more roadmap veins? I have a lot of veins, but I want the ones in my forearms to stick out more, what should I do? I’m already sub 10% fat, take a pump, and use sodium, is there a way to get even more? (1:06:21)

  • #Quah question #2 - How do you successfully exit out of overtraining? Will you gain fat if you go about it too abruptly? Should you treat it like reverse dieting and slowly ease out of it? (1:10:40)

  • #Quah question #3 – I'm very hamstring and glute dominant. How do I make lower body movements more quad-based, especially unilateral? (1:16:02)

  • #Quah question #4 - How to push yourself without a gym partner or hurting yourself? (1:17:50)

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2142: Maximum Strength, Stamina & Grit: The 3 Components of Strength 0
Aug 17, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover different types of strength and how to achieve them.

  • There ain’t nothing wrong with getting a little strong. (1:25)

  • At what point does strength training start to take away from athletic training? (3:01)

  • The moment Sal realized there are DIFFERENT types of strength. (9:12)

  • Celebrating the old-timey strongmen/women. (12:12)

  • The three different types of strength and how to achieve them. 

  • #1 – Max Strength. (19:17)

  • #2 – Stamina. (26:58)

  • #3 – Grit. (35:20)

  • Three examples of bronze era athletes who demonstrated one of these three different types of strength. (45:21)

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2141: How to Build the Glutes & Hamstrings When Nothing Seems to Work, the Importance of Adjusting Caloric Intake Based on Activity & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 16, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t miss the forest for the trees. Make sure you communicate in effective ways. We are losing the war. (2:39)

  • Magic Spoon is a great option if you're going to take one step toward a better direction. (30:31)

  • Sal’s on the mend. (32:51)

  • An update from Sal on his first Ketamine therapy session. (40:41)

  • What a WIN for Dave Portnoy. (55:01)

  • How long should sex last? (57:42)

  • Following up on the viral plane lady. (1:02:06)

  • Sal’s experience with Entera so far. (1:03:35)

  • Some people should NOT be parents. (1:07:20)

  • Shout out to Paul Chek. (1:11:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What else can I do to drop body fat if I am limited by movement and steps to help create a caloric deficit? (1:12:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Can I use the winter months when my steps go down by maybe 1/4 to a 1/2 of what they are during the summer to bulk, without having to put much thought into it? I want to take advantage of building muscle as much as I can to have a long healthy life and be active with my children. (1:23:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Is it possible to permanently fix my quad dominance? What can I do in my workouts and/or everyday life to fix my quad dominance and activate my glutes and hamstrings more so I don’t keep reverting to utilizing only my quads for certain moves? (1:30:37)

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2140: How to Choose the Best Gym for You 0
Aug 14, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to choose a gym, whether you a consumer looking for a good place to work out or a trainer looking for the ideal place to build your training business.

  • Which Gym is Right for You? The pros and cons of each from both a client and a trainer's perspective. (1:11)

  • #1 - Big Box gyms: 24 Hour Fitness, Crunch, Balley's, LA Fitness, or UFC. (2:18)

  • #2 - Small Box gyms: Your local ma and pa gym private trainer studios. (22:36)

  • #3 - Class gyms: F45, Orangetheory Fitness, or Barry’s Bootcamp. (34:02)

  • #4 - Training from home. (45:57)

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