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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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2637: The Best Supplement + Workout Program Combos for Results 0
Jul 10, 2025

Summer Stack — The Best Supplement + Program Combos for Results

  • Summer Stack — The Best Supplement + Program Combos for Specific Results. (1:31)

  • #1 - For muscle mass: Whey protein + creatine. (4:51)

  • Program: MAPS Anabolic

  • #2 - For targeted sculpting: Essential amino acids (for calorie restriction), creatine, and whey protein. (10:21)

  • Program: MAPS Symmetry 

  • #3 - For mobility: Omega 3s + water. (17:19)

  • Program: MAPS Prime Pro

  • #4 - For athletic performance: Creatine, caffeine, and beetroot powder. (23:18)

  • Program: MAPS Performance

  • #5 - Stress reduction: Ashwagandha + magnesium. (27:00)

  • Program: MAPS 15

  • #6 - Fat loss: Green tea extract (EGCG) + essential amino acids. (31:10)

  • Program: MAPS HIIT

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2636: The Perfect Activity, Exercise & Diet Balance for True Health & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 9, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: What is the perfect amount of exercise, steps, and diet? (2:10)

  • Outsource thinking, and your brain stops thinking. (21:43)

  • AI is getting insubordinate. (30:19)

  • It’s BBQ season! (32:48)

  • Things that are accepted, but should be considered scams. (35:33)

  • Sal has a good experience with the local cops. (40:52)

  • Creatine and kids. (44:50)

  • iPad vs. TV. (45:47)

  • Mello your sleep. (53:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you define a good night’s sleep? (57:31)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I have significant pain in my wrists when completing barbell front squats. How can I fix this issue? (1:02:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I’m feeling great at 48. What should I focus on to continue progressing and staying healthy well into my 50s and beyond? Any tips for keeping it fun and sustainable for the long term?  (1:09:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How do I keep pushing forward in a way that balances health, performance, and visible results without getting discouraged by the slower pace? (1:20:22)

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Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

2635: Secrets From a Top Trainer With Jordan Syatt 0
Jul 7, 2025

Secrets from a Top Trainer Jordan Syatt

  • If you’re here to make money, you are in the wrong profession. (2:00)

  • What motivated his recent content for children? (7:51)

  • The nuance surrounding all the recent Government health policies. (17:40)

  • GLP-1s: A cultural moment. (21:28)

  • Will trainers be obsolete when we have medical interventions to solve these issues? (24:32)

  • The value of the struggle and challenge. (26:25)

  • His greatest source of purpose. (30:52)

  • Greatest challenges with parenting. (36:33)

  • Family comes first. (38:44)

  • Tackling nutrition with your kids. (40:39)

  • Work/life balance. (43:39)

  • The value of loaded stretching for longevity. (49:21)

  • The next big trend. (1:01:42)

  • Don’t eat like an asshole. (1:04:17)

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2634: Four Weird Reasons You Have Joint or Muscle Pain & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 5, 2025


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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 4 Weird Reasons You Have Joint or Muscle Pain. (1:43)

  • The highest IQ ever recorded. (19:24)

  • The top 5 physical attributes that women consider attractive in a man. (26:33)

  • There are levels to everything. (30:37)

  • Pondering vs. speed when it comes to making decisions. (34:56)

  • Creatine and women. (38:44)

  • How addiction flourishes in the dark. (42:19)

  • Psilocybin and depression. (43:21)

  • Controversial parenting topic: Spanking your kids. (45:31)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Given my scale weight isn’t moving, should I try higher calories even though I can’t do as much volume-wise? (1:02:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you mix the workouts from different phases of a MAPS program based on the settings and time you have to workout for that week? (1:16:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I wasting my time doing hot vinyasa style yoga? Does it have any benefits as far as building muscle and burning fat? (1:26:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Within the MAPS programs, what do you suggest for focusing on shoulders/traps and how do you incorporate MAPS Prime into your strength training? (1:37:12)

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2633: Seven Ways Working Out Too Much Is Making You Fat & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Jul 4, 2025

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: 7 Ways Working Out Too Much Is Making You Fat. (1:32)

  • Happy Drops make you horny. (19:30)

  • Cautioning tea drinkers. (26:28)

  • Scented candles are poison. (28:21)

  • The most common cancer in young men. (31:34)

  • Adam and Sal’s awkward photo shoot. (34:56)

  • What is something a past relationship has taught you about yourself? (37:38)

  • Controversial parenting topics. (45:19)

  • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (54:31)

  • #Quah question #1 – How do I practice bracing for exercises like squats? (55:51)

  • #Quah question #2 – Can very dry skin and lips, despite constantly moisturizing, drinking 2-3 liters of water a day, and lowering weekly weight training volume, be a sign of overtraining? (59:01)

  • #Quah question #3 – For those on a GLP-1, is it more important to hit your protein target OR strength train, in the event you're struggling to consistently hit protein but ARE consistent with strength training? Ultimately, is that ok? (1:00:26)

  • #Quah question #4 – In today's world, it’s easy for men to isolate themselves and sacrifice their hobbies and friendships for their family's well-being. How do you guys juggle responsibility as a father and husband while still keeping some friends and hobbies that you enjoy doing? (1:01:42)

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2632: Supplement Wizard & Organifi Founder Drew Canole 0
Jul 3, 2025

 Supplement Wizard & Organifi Founder Drew Canole

  • Where does he get his ideas? (1:25)

  • Multi-dimensional mindset. (7:10)

  • How do they make these compounds taste so good? (9:04)

  • His newfound obsession with protecting his daughter. (12:50)

  • A 10+ year partnership. (13:44)

  • The biggest shift in the supplement space. (15:44)

  • The formula for staying relevant and authentic. (16:47)

  • Pro-regulation or not? (23:01)

  • Drew’s health crisis. (28:10)

  • His homebirth experience. (30:20)

  • Post-traumatic growth. (32:36)

  • Leveling up as a human. (38:28)

  • Changing into your Dad clothes. (40:08)

  • How has becoming a father changed him? (44:45)

  • Technology and children. (51:49)

  • Capturing your audience. (54:09)

  • The scary fertility downward trend. (56:05)

  • Nature is the greatest healer. (59:27)

  • The Organifi typical avatar. (1:03:19)

  • Customer first. (1:05:16)

  • Balancing diet & workouts with your current stage of life. (1:09:33)

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2631: Five Tricks to Boost Protein Intake & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 2, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 tricks to boost protein intake. (2:19)

  • Resistance training alone for fat loss vs. cardio alone for fat loss. (17:47)

  • The potential dangers of Myostatin suppression. (26:44)

  • Do THIS instead of Botox! (32:40)

  • Does Botox affect your ability to empathize? (36:05)

  • Empathy and emotions. (40:46)

  • The best supplement for blood flow. (1:02:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Will increasing my calories be irresponsible?  I’ve heard that increasing calories can sometimes help with weight loss if you are under-eating. (1:04:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – If you guys had to pick between prioritizing meals or sleep, which one should I focus on more? (1:19:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Could my lack of quad development be caused by a hip imbalance? (1:32:09)

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Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn) Instagram

2630: Fat Loss & Optimizing the Metabolism With Dr. Ben Bikman 0
Jun 30, 2025

Fat Loss & Metabolism with Dr. Ben Bikman

  • Challenging the dogma surrounding heart disease. (1:32)

  • Is there a connection between dementia and heart disease? (12:05)

  • Strength training and Alzheimer’s. (17:49)

  • Learning something new helps put off dementia. (22:45)

  • The connection between insulin resistance and your body’s inability to fight off infection. (25:17)

  • We put TOO much attention on total cholesterol. (27:55)

  • Fat cells dynamics explained. (30:13)

  • Why your metabolism is EXTREMELY complex. (44:14)

  • Mitochondrial uncoupling. (48:51)

  • Ketones and athletic performance. (55:39)

  • The problem with DNP. (58:11)

  • Why he is a HUGE advocate of creatine. (1:01:03)

  • The brain loves ketones. (1:04:33)

  • Keep your running shoes in the closet, GO STRENGTH TRAIN! (1:05:32)

  • The metabolic origins of chronic disease. (1:08:10)

  • How GLP-1s are being overused and the proper way to use them. (1:14:48)

  • The resurgence of religion. (1:37:57)

  • As a scientist, did he ever doubt his faith? (1:41:28)

  • The most profound moment of his life. (1:45:51)

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2629: Seven Natural Ways to Crush Chronic Inflammation & Pain (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 28, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 7 natural ways to crush chronic inflammation and pain. (1:32)

  • The benefits of regular napping. (21:50)

  • Overactive bladder syndrome. (28:25)

  • Green tea consumption = higher testosterone. (35:48)

  • If you were stranded on an island, would you rather be by yourself or with your worst enemy? (36:40)

  • Adam’s Best Buy fiasco. (43:11)

  • Sodium, low-carb diets, and performance. (47:42)

  • Previewing Sal’s upcoming YouTube series. (49:54)

  • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (53:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is MAPS Muscle Mommy the right program for me being 14 months post-partum? If I’m only lifting 3 days a week and not looking to do extra work from home, are the trigger sessions necessary? (54:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can someone in a cut still feel confident about their progress when the scale isn’t moving? (1:10:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you go about actively inspiring reform and rebuilding a community for people who are so set in their ways? (1:18:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Is there anything I can do to build a more resilient CNS or recover better so I don’t need those rest weeks as often? (1:36:20)

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2628: Six Controversial Muscle-Building & Fat-Burning Tips & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 27, 2025

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: 6 controversial muscle-building & fat-burning tips. (1:24)

  • HMB for muscle-building. (20:37)

  • Free weights vs machines. (26:55)

  • Fun table topic starters for deep conversations. (28:52)

  • The Shilajit reviews are in. (48:22)

  • Bacteria vs. virus. (51:28)

  • #Quah question #1 – People are always talking about having trouble connecting with their glutes, but I have a bigger problem connecting with my pecs. Any recommendations? (55:06)

  • #Quah question #2 – When getting home late, is it better to go to bed asap and get good sleep or eat a late-night meal and hit protein? (58:20)

  • #Quah question #3 – I've injured myself a few times outside of the gym, especially my lower back, and it's limiting the exercises I can do. What's the best way to safely build those muscles back to where they should be, and to keep progressing in other areas while I do? (1:00:21)

  • #Quah question #4 – Should I use squat shoes to improve my range of motion in squats? (1:02:34)

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2627: The 8 Most Controversial and Awesome Strength Training Exercises 0
Jun 26, 2025

The 8 Most Controversial and Awesome Strength Training Exercises

  • Every exercise is good if applied properly, with good mobility and stability. (0:49)

  • The 8 Most Controversial and Awesome Strength Training Exercises, Who They’re For, Who Should Do Them, and How to Apply Them. 

  • #1 - Behind the neck press. (3:00)

  • #2 - Upright row. (8:14)

  • #3 - Kipping pull-up. (11:10)

  • #4 - Barbell good morning. (17:27)

  • #5 - Box jumps. (19:14)

  • #6 - Behind neck pull down. (23:53)

  • #7 - Roman chair sit-ups. (26:29)

  • #8 - Jefferson curl. (29:25)

  • Honorable mention: Sissy squats. (33:25)

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  • Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic**

 

2626: Five Weird & Cool Gym Facts 0
Jun 25, 2025

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: 5 weird and cool gym facts. (2:05)

  • Busting the myths surrounding upright rows. (25:17)

  • The real art of being a smart trainer and getting back to customer obsession. (29:59)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The Capybara. (43:13)

  • Caldera before and after’s. (46:01)

  • How temperature affects your sleep. (48:49)

  • Big guy in a small plane chair. (51:00)

  • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (55:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I'm getting very incremental results with MAPS 15. What am I doing wrong? (56:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What adverse effects does TRT have? (1:11:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – My downfall has been staying consistent with my diet & workouts. Any advice or a plan to break this relationship? (1:25:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I’ve been frustrated and feeling lost in the last 5-6 months, and I do not know where to go from here in terms of my lifting and how to progress with any lifts without causing injury. Please help! (1:45:13)

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2625: Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson 0
Jun 23, 2025

Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson

  • The catalyst for joining the Marine Corps. (1:51)

  • His traumatic childhood. (4:44)

  • As a team, you are only as strong as your weakest link. (7:43)

  • His most humble duty. (11:00)

  • His time working at the Pentagon. (16:13)

  • There is no safe space from a rocket. (19:17)

  • Fighting for his life mentally. (21:38)

  • His Hollywood destiny. (23:57)

  • The COVID impact on his life. (31:14)

  • His stellate ganglion block experience. (34:40)

  • The importance and value of getting your bloodwork done. (40:52)

  • Being a walking billboard for how healthy you can be and evolve, no matter what your age is. (48:06)

  • His business backfired with Andy Elliott. (49:08)

  • His social impact. (1:00:06)

  • The future of fitness, Katalyst. (1:03:53)

  • Favorite Hollywood/celebrity memory. (1:08:55)

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2624: Three Food Additives That Are Killing Your Health & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 21, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 3 food additives that are killing your health. (2:13)

  • Plugged vs unplugged. (26:10)

  • Sal’s talk at the Peptide World Congress. (36:07)

  • The effects of Acetaldehyde on the gut. (38:40)

  • How family members can hinder one’s recovery. (41:38)

  • Two words to define each decade of life. (47:13)

  • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (1:00:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there anyone here with experience, either having been injured or having helped people recover from this type of ongoing trauma? (1:01:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What program would you guys recommend for teenagers? (1:12:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I correct to allow my core to be such a limiting factor when doing squats, or is my fear the real culprit? (1:27:38)

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2623: Five Weird Signs Your Heart is Unhealthy & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Jun 20, 2025

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: 5 weird signs your heart is unhealthy. (1:33)

  • Probiotics for fat loss. (24:02)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The platypus. (25:51)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (29:05)

  • A pop. (34:45)

  • Pirate hunting cruises. (42:37)

  • Stuff that irritates the guys in the fitness space. (45:08)

  • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (52:05)

  • #Quah question #1 – I'm a 35-year-old father with 2 young children. How do I know when to push strength or focus on controlling the weight? I want to build muscle, stay strong, and get stronger, but I do not want to injure myself either, so I can't lift? (53:59)

  • #Quah question #2 – When doing sumo deadlifts, deadlifts, RDLs am I progressing too quickly with the weight, because my legs can take it, but my SI Joint gets achy. Or is there something else at play? (59:00)

  • #Quah question #3 – Is there such a thing as squatting too deep? I’ve heard of “Butt Wink” but I’m not sure if that is actually something to worry about. (1:01:07)

  • #Quah question #4 – What’s the number #1 piece of advice you would give to a personal training studio wanting to grow and look for good trainers? (1:04:05)

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2622: Why Biohacking Sucks for Longevity 0
Jun 19, 2025

Why Biohacking Sucks for Longevity

  • Defining Biohacking. (0:59)

  • The Top 3 Categories that Biohackers Like to Focus On. (4:41)

  • #1 - Wearable devices. (5:30)

  • #2 - Nootropics. (13:32)

  • #3 – NAD. (17:23)

  • What to do instead:

  • Eat only whole foods. (19:27)

  • Get good sleep. (26:39)

  • Walk daily. (33:08)

  • Lift weights. (39:04)

  • Find a way to serve, give or teach. (43:43)

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  • Special MAPS Longevity Launch: ** Code 50LONG for $50 off, now $97 (regularly $147). Bonuses: Forum access for a year ($97), Post-Launch Kickoff Zoom call ($97). Expires on 6/22 (30-day money-back guarantee). **

  • Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. **

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2621: Top 5 Most Controversial Fitness & Diet Tips & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 18, 2025

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

 

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 most controversial fitness & diet tips. (2:01)

  • Striking trends in strength training. (25:34)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Cabrini on Prime Video. (30:38)

  • Alex Hormozi’s building business for strangers. (35:23)

  • You may never want to chew gum again! (36:44)

  • Most iconic sitcom characters. (43:50)

  • Cutting out the iPad. (47:33)

  • Lesser-known cannabinoids and their effect on the body. (51:35)

  • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (54:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I try to cut to get to a lower weight class or should I bulk, build more strength, and go up in the weight class? (56:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Am I doing myself any harm by extending your MAPS Powerlift program to a 9–10-day program? (1:03:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – If I'm structuring my coaching business completely remotely, how could I incorporate some sort of assessment into a virtual session? (1:08:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Which medical specialty would allow me to help people the way you guys have disrupted the fitness industry? (1:21:16)

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2620: The Ultimate Longevity Plan 0
Jun 16, 2025

MAPS Longevity Launch - The Ultimate Longevity Plan

  • A different approach to overall health & wellness. (1:29)

  • Defining longevity and the myths surrounding the term. (3:40)

  • 6 Steps that will get you the furthest when it comes to longevity, and why it’s so important.

  • #1 - The relationship you have with health pursuits (why and how to enjoy). (9:50)

  • #2 - LEARN diet as it applies to you. (14:28)

  • #3 - Strength train once a week. (20:08)

  • #4 - Mobility once a week. (24:10)

  • #5 - Be active daily. (28:07)

  • #6 - Use awareness tools. (30:53)

  • How to get MAPS Longevity today! (33:37)

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2619: The 5 Reasons Why Lifting Weights Is ALL You Need & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 14, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 reasons why lifting weights is ALL you need. (1:38)

  • The ultimate fat-burning/healing peptide stack. (25:41)

  • Atomic energy. (33:28)

  • The father-in-law funny trend. (36:06)

  • Another reason to keep your kid off social media. (37:06)

  • Celebrating Doug’s 60th birthday. (39:55)

  • Beef tallow is the jam! (45:07)

  • Faith and happiness. (47:24)

  • Chat GPT car repair. (54:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have suggestions or alternate exercises you can recommend to people with knee issues for MAPS 15? What would your recommendation be on how to proceed after knee surgery? (59:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Should we generally get a few reps from failure with every set, or what is the target? (1:16:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What is your opinion on the NASM certification for a teenager interested in becoming a personal trainer? (1:21:32)

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2618: Do You Have 5 Minutes? You Can Get Into Shape & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Jun 13, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you have 5 minutes? You can get into shape. (1:39)

  • Can money buy happiness? (19:23)

  • Do glute activation exercises work? (30:36)

  • What a powerful fart. (36:16)

  • Compliments on good skin. (39:25)

  • How easy it is to ruin an economy. (40:57)

  • Strength training vs. static stretching for hamstring flexibility. (47:15)

  • You get what you pay for. (49:55)

  • Rock Recovery Center emotional testimonial. (53:35)

  • #Quah question #1 – What are your top recommended books for self-improvement and leadership? I know a couple have been sprinkled in various episodes, but I can’t find them. (57:16)

  • #Quah question #2 – What mobility /static stretches do you recommend a BJJ athlete to do every day? (1:08:18)

  • #Quah question #3 – I’ve run Anabolic three times and keep seeing mad gains in strength and aesthetics. Do I have to switch programs? (1:10:38)

  • #Quah question #4 – I often hear you say on the show that strength training is the best way to sculpt specific areas of the body. What are the best exercises for the inner thighs? Or sculpted thighs in general? (1:13:00)

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2617: Only 5 Steps for a 6 Pack (Everybody Gets This Wrong) 0
Jun 12, 2025

Only 5 Steps for a 6 Pack (Everybody Gets This Wrong)

  • Is there any body part more flooded with misinformation than abs? (1:21)

  • Only 5 Steps for a 6 Pack (Everybody Gets This Wrong)

  • #1 - Eat in a calorie surplus. (5:40)

  • #2 - You’re doing the exercises WRONG. (12:10)

  • #3 - You’re doing TOO many reps. (20:21)

  • #4 - Your workout program sucks! (24:15)

  • #5 - Cardio sucks! Create a calorie deficit through diet. (26:44)

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2616: Muscle Building Secrets from Olympic Lifters, Powerlifters, & Bodybuilders & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 11, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Muscle-building secrets from Olympic lifters, powerlifters, and bodybuilders. (2:10)

  • We are on the brink of the magic pill. (23:14)

  • The health benefits of polyphenols. (42:12)

  • Justin is THAT guy. (44:15)

  • Embracing the unknown with your kids. (50:58)

  • The instant, visible effects of using red-light therapy. (53:35)

  • Customer service hack. (56:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How should I go about a body recomposition to gain muscle mass and, more importantly, lose body fat without having to gain body fat FIRST? (1:03:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a natural way to get rid of my ‘mom’ pouch? (1:11:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the relationship between adaptation and overtraining? (1:24:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Why can't I lose body fat? (1:33:39)

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2615: Identifying Food Sensitivities With Dr. Stephen Cabral 0
Jun 9, 2025

 Healing the Gut-Lymphatic Connection: The Missing Link in Health with Dr. Stephen Cabral

  • Why take a food sensitivity test? (1:41)

  • Addressing the skepticism surrounding these types of tests. (6:50)

  • Explaining the gut-lymphatic connection. (9:10)

  • How can you improve or assist with the lymphatic detoxification process? (12:31)

  • The connection between the gut, lymphatic system, and your skin. (16:47)

  • How do coffee enemas aid in detoxification? (20:41)

  • The importance of the lymphatic system on your immune system. (24:09)

  • Movement matters. (26:34)

  • Revealing the guy’s Food Sensitivity test results. (28:56)

  • Sal. (29:26)

  • Justin. (36:14)

  • Adam. (42:52)

  • Doug. (47:48)

  • Be the practitioner you never had. (53:48)

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2614: The Top 5 Fitness Tips from Soviet-Era Scientists & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 6, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Top 5 Fitness Tips from Soviet-Era Scientists. (1:50)

  • Thymosin Alpha is wild for the immune system. (25:31)

  • This is yet another example of why grass-fed meat is superior to conventional meat. (32:30)

  • Radical non-monogamy. (38:54)

  • Perception drift. (47:35)

  • The best way to use Brain.fm. (54:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How can you tell the difference between a healthy and normal hunger, and your body trying to tell you it is time to up your calories? (56:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can you develop a thick skin as a trainer? (1:09:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Why can I gain weight relatively easily but not lose it, even with what should be a deficit? (1:28:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What’s your advice on how to know when to go all-in on one thing or another? (1:38:49)

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2613: Five Common Fitness Lies That Are Holding You Back & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Jun 6, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Common Fitness Lies That Are Holding You Back. (1:39)

  • The importance of getting the optimal amount of Vitamin D. (38:20)

  • Forever chemicals suck. (42:27)

  • Idols that rule you. (45:10)

  • Vuori goes above and beyond! (53:57)

  • #Quah question #1 – Any tips to specifically target triceps during close-grip bench presses? (56:51)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do I learn to rest and recover, when my greatest assets are hard work, grit, and overachieving? (1:02:21)

  • #Quah question #3 – What are the long-term side effects of TRT? (1:05:02)

  • #Quah question #4 – From what I read, programming seems deceivingly simple (picking movements that you connect to and changing them out periodically, changing rep ranges and rest times periodically, making sure to progressively overload with weight, form rep sets or rest times) What are some things to focus on when creating your own programming and to ensure its effectiveness? (1:09:00)

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