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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: 2024
2250: How Eating More Can Make You Leaner (& How Eating Less Can Make You Fatter) 0
Jan 15, 2024

  • The guy’s first experiences with the law of thermodynamics. (1:41)

  • Defining the law of thermodynamics and how your metabolism is adaptive. (7:58)

  • Highlighting how difficult this can be even with TRAINERS. (21:28)

  • Signals to teach your body (and what not to) to get leaner and burn more calories. 

  • #1 – Strength train and eat a high-protein diet. (25:01)

  • #2 - Building muscle requires fuel and tells the body it’s safe to burn more. (27:50)

  • #3 - Eating too little tells the body to slow down (pairs muscle down). (30:28)

  • #4 - Eating too little reduces anabolic hormones and raises catabolic hormones. (31:15)

  • Communicating this message to a client. (35:40)

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2249: What to Do if You Are Feeling Burnt Out From Exercise, the Truth About Becoming “Muscle Bound,” Secrets From Old Time Lifters & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 13, 2024

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: Strength is a SKILL! (2:02)

  • New product alert from Legion! Improving the pump/endurance without the jitters. (14:14)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, The Creator on Apple+. (24:39)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, Bitconned on Netflix. (29:00)

  • Shout out to John Dorsey. (32:21)

  • Weird news with Sal: Miami aliens. (36:30)

  • Conspiracy Corner with Mind Pump: Epstein list. (48:50)

  • Kat Williams goes off! (54:10)

  • The shilajit gummies from Organifi are a HIT! (55:36)

  • Sal is staying authentic with the audience. (57:47)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (1:03:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Does a robust strength training practice eventually lead to a reduction in flexibility, absent any mobility training like stretching or yoga? (1:04:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Any guidance on what I can do to improve my physique? (1:17:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I start to modify MAPS Programs to compliment my job/lifestyle rather than wearing me out before work 3-4 times a week? (1:25:31)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Would you recommend surgery if I have a full distal tear of my right rotator cuff? (1:33:02)

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2248: The Truth About High Intensity Training, the Benefits of the Meat & Fruit Diet, the Best Time to Drink Water & More 0
Jan 12, 2024

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: Get the type of body you want for overall health in the new year. (1:50)

  • The psychology of exhaustion. (25:25)

  • A losing business strategy vs. brilliant publicity stunt. (28:32)

  • Comedy gold. (31:52)

  • Why does a company have to be everything? (35:13)

  • How the MLM model is distasteful. (37:50)

  • Beating Tetris. (49:29)

  • Billionaire bunkers. (51:08)

  • The importance and value of sodium for health-conscious individuals. (57:21)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (59:08)

  • #Quah question #1 - In Episode 2239, you discussed the timing of Protein consumption. Do the same principles apply to water hydration? I typically hit my water intake goals by consuming half a gallon before noon. Is that adequate for hydration if I’m only drinking a few cups for the rest of the day? (59:48)

  • #Quah question #2 - Is there much evidence for the benefits of the meat and fruit diet? Especially now considering the new research on max protein utilization. Have any of you guys ever tried it? (1:04:51)

  • #Quah question #3 - For people just getting started like myself, what makes MAPS so effective? How do we understand when to change it up? I’d like to know the science of why it works. (1:09:11)

  • #Quah question #4 - What's your guy's opinion on high-intensity training like how Mike Mentzer preached and then how Dorian Yates perfected it? (1:16:22)

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2247: Can You Look Like a Bodybuilder Without Taking Steroids? 0
Jan 11, 2024

  • Bodybuilders are genetic anomalies. (1:15)

  • The best examples of achievable ‘bodybuilder’ physiques. (2:49)

  • The evolutionary theory behind the attractiveness of a ‘bodybuilding’ physique. (4:07)

  • Can You Look Like a Bodybuilder Without Taking Steroids? (10:56)

  • Five Things to Focus On:

  • #1 – CONSISTENCY. (11:11)

  • #2 - Progressive overload (when appropriate). (16:12)

  • #3 – Strength. (22:22)

  • #4 - The pump. (25:11)

  • #5 - Balanced training. (28:55)

  • The ultimate pathway to build the perfect physique. (31:43)

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2246: How to Lose Body Fat Without Cutting Calories, Symptoms of Low Testosterone, Tips to Maintain Strength When Losing Weight & More 0
Jan 10, 2024

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 MOST effective thing you can do to get in shape is to hire a good trainer or coach. (2:21)

  • Will A.I. solve everything in our lifetime? (22:06)

  • Do cannabis users have higher heavy metals in their bodies? (29:45)

  • Generational differences. (33:36)

  • What makes a movie a sci-fi movie? (40:44)

  • Repopulating your gut, the RIGHT way, with Seed. (44:44)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (46:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Could you provide guidance on an appropriate diet for my goals of fat loss, muscle building, and strength for someone with a busy lifestyle? (47:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I lose weight without losing strength? (58:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Is it in my best interest to keep reverse dieting even though my weight might get kind of high and gain more fat? (1:08:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What are some things I can do to raise my testosterone and keep improving my gains in the weight room? (1:20:51)

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2245: Fix Your Sleep & Balance Your Hormones With Dr. Kirk Parsley 0
Jan 8, 2024

  • His background and how he got into what he is doing today. (2:01)

  • The startling effects of Ambien on special operators. (19:17)

  • Shifting the culture through his private practice. (26:33)

  • “If you’re not sleeping well, you’re not repairing or preparing for tomorrow.” (33:22)

  • The best treatments to decrease brain inflammation. (41:19)

  • The demonization of psychedelics. (45:15)

  • How did he get introduced to peptides? (1:01:28)

  • We evolved to sleep. (1:03:09)

  • Can you develop cortisol resistance? (1:07:50)

  • What is causing the gradual decrease in men’s testosterone? (1:17:57)

  • Peptides for better sleep. (1:20:29)

  • His stress-free checklist for improved sleep. (1:25:17)

  • The badest Seal he ever met and why. (1:37:12)

  • The characteristics of a stellar Navy Seal. (1:40:04)

  • Switching his resentment to a superpower. (1:43:38)

  • His first experiences with psychedelics. (1:47:11)

  • Not repeating the cycle of his parents with the raising of his children. (1:53:28)

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2244: The Most Effective Way to Do Group Fitness, Tips for Overcoming Lower Back Pain, Ways to Keep Gains After Giving Birth & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 6, 2024

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: DON’T think about zebras! If you want to change a behavior, you must replace it with something else first. (2:41)

  • Sal gets personal with his struggles and distractions. (9:51)

  • Why the guys do not like New Year’s resolutions. (22:09)

  • A boy and his truck. (25:53)

  • The next version of the vegan propaganda, You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment. (30:20)

  • What happens when people worship the wrong things. (36:04)

  • What makes a piece of meat dry-aged? (39:59)

  • How you slowly become a conspiracy theorist when you get chickens. (45:35)

  • The best survival foods. (46:53)

  • Sal’s joyful Christmas moment with his parents. (48:11)

  • Caldera’s face serum can help reduce inflammation! (51:31)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (53:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the most effective way to teach a group class? (54:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Are the spin classes that I teach preventing me from reaching my goals? (1:15:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How can I shift my mindset or goals to look forward to getting to the gym? (1:26:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Why does my lower back get extremely tight and stiff after doing barbell back squats and RDLs? (1:38:22)

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2243: Front Squats Vs. Zercher Squats, Straight Sets Vs. Circuits, Ways to Increase Your Appetite & More 0
Jan 5, 2024

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 two MOST important things to consider when picking a protein powder. (2:22)

  • New product alert from Paleo Valley, Beef Tallow. (14:29)

  • The guys journey with fast food. (16:45)

  • Justin’s ‘incredible’ DMV experience. (29:31)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Dogs trained to drive. (31:28)

  • Mind Pump’s holiday traditions. (33:36)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (53:58)

  • #Quah question #1 - Do you think it would be detrimental for someone just to do Zercher squats and not to front squats? What are the unique benefits of each? (55:17)

  • #Quah question #2 - Bulking is a chore. Is there any natural means of increasing appetite? (1:00:07)

  • #Quah question #3 - You guys advocate for more “straight sets with proper rest” which I much prefer myself, but it seems difficult to achieve when it comes to training clients for only an hour. When you trained, did you stick to straight sets or more of a 1. ABC, 2. ABC circuit style? (1:05:18)

  • #Quah question #4 - What are your thoughts on the best gut health supplements? (1:11:42)

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2242: The Non-Surgical Way to Look Younger With Dr. Anthony Youn 0
Jan 4, 2024

  • The difference between a holistic and traditional plastic surgeon. (1:55)

  • How there are ‘turf wars’ in ALL of medicine. (5:47)

  • Why did he almost leave medicine? (7:15)

  • An example of when not to do surgery. (9:55)

  • Why it is much harder to say NO to a patient than YES? (11:27)

  • The importance of a health coach. (14:05)

  • The supplements you want to avoid before surgery. (18:53)

  • The do’s and don'ts for women post breast augmentation surgery. (20:18)

  • The truth surrounding breast implant illness. (30:49)

  • Why he is NOT a fan of butt implants. (39:42)

  • How does he reconcile when surgery is NOT right for someone? (48:59)

  • The most common surgeries men are getting. (52:42)

  • When to get liposuction. (55:25)

  • His take on peptides. (59:03)

  • What can you do about thinning hair? (1:00:40)

  • What procedures/treatments will he consider as he ages? (1:06:41)

  • The evolution of his social media rise. (1:09:57)

  • Medicine is NOT what it used to be. (1:15:11)

  • His most rewarding patient. (1:22:04)

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2241: Longer Vs. Shorter More Frequent Workouts, Transitioning From Powerlifting to Bodybuilding, the Value of Reverse Dieting & More 0
Jan 3, 2024

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 ULTIMATE form of exercise for longevity is STRENGTH TRAINING. (3:05)

  • Make your ‘health retirement’ much brighter by lifting weights. (14:54)

  • Lost opportunities and lessons learned along the way. (19:15)

  • The problems with realtor influencers. (24:42)

  • Chivalry is not dead. (38:08)

  • Confronting the parents of the bully. (40:06)

  • Red-light therapy can improve eyesight. (47:24)

  • Why Ned’s products stand out above the rest. (53:00)

  • Shout out to Boundless Kitchen by Ben Greenfield. (56:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What can I do to maintain effective and varied programming within my time and energy constraints? (1:00:32)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What program would you recommend running in the off-season of powerlifting? (1:14:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - When I hear you guys talking about bulking, cutting, and reverse dieting, it usually seems to be in the context of going from a high body fat percentage to a lower one. For a person (>30% body fat) how does this work? (1:22:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Which MAPS program would be beneficial for someone who needs to maintain strength while doing a lot of endurance cardio as a full-time job? (1:33:39)

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2240: Mikhaila Peterson 0
Jan 1, 2024
  • Finding her person and having another baby. (1:37)
  • How things will be different with her parenting this time around. (3:58)
  • The evolution of her podcast. (6:14)
  • I will not provoke an autoimmune disorder so that the public will feel better about the health of my baby.” (11:08)
  • The state of her business. (16:58)
  • Why did she step into the supplement world? (18:08)
  • The importance of picking the right air filter. (20:18)
  • Growing up in the Peterson household. (22:21)
  • Her journey with taking and coming off medications. (25:00)
  • Why she chooses to avoid the mainstream medical system. (33:33)
  • Her experience with home births. (34:58)
  • Does her daughter take after herself? (39:52)
  • How she deals with having dual custody. (41:47)
  • Bringing home boyfriends around her parents. (44:14)
  • Being the gatekeeper of the Peterson brand. (46:42)
  • Impacting the healthcare system. (50:00)
  • All beef all the time. (51:30)
  • Will ARC become an annual thing? (53:13)
  • The importance and value of postpartum physical therapy. (56:39)

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