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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: 2025
2661: Nine Old Forgotten Training Methods That Can Make You Fit and Tough & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 13, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Nine Old Forgotten Training Methods That Can Make You Fit and Tough. (2:40)

  • Top 10 job aspirations for Gen Alpha. (28:32)

  • Being a caretaker. (33:06)

  • Doing fitness for God’s glory. Previewing Sal’s upcoming YouTube series. (40:40)

  • Just as good as whey. (48:02)

  • High hopes for the Elite Trainer Podcast. (49:09)

  • Getting your dream car. (50:38)

  • Cleaning up language. (54:57)

  • We're Hiring: Mind Pump Personal Training (In-House and Remote). Apply today! (1:01:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Would it be beneficial to introduce lifting aids as part of my one-rep max test? (1:03:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Does having a degree immediately make you a more qualified coach and individual? (1:10:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – In optimizing strength or hypertrophy for a given lift, does progressive overload take precedence over total weekly training volume for that lift? (1:23:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What would you guys recommend as far as programming for a client I find difficult to communicate with and get him to move in the ways I want him to? (1:32:59)

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2660: Dr. Autumn Smith 0
Aug 11, 2025

 Dr. Autumn Smith

  • Autumn’s early life and struggles surrounding food. (1:17)

  • Her journey of being a personal trainer while going to school. (3:14)

  • Why she decided to go paleo. (4:17)

  • Why their beef sticks stand out above the rest! (10:15)

  • The origin of anti-meat propaganda. (14:52)

  • What is regenerative farming? (18:44)

  • The carbon imprint from this type of farming. (28:00)

  • The difference between grass-fed vs. grass grass-finished. Buyer beware. (29:17)

  • The nutritional differences between conventional and non-conventional types of meat. (33:09)

  • What made them go with bone broth protein? (38:35)

  • Find what works and put a lot of resources into that. (46:33)

  • Not all vitamin C is created equal. (48:44)

  • What is the difference between broth and collagen protein? (52:10)

  • Breaking down the value of the organ complex. (53:30)

  • The consumer breakdown of their products. (59:20)

  • Their bestselling beef sticks. (1:00:14)

  • The evolution of her relationship with food. (1:01:50)

  • Her travels with J Lo and the celebrities she trained via the Tracy Anderson Method. (1:03:58)

  • New products on the horizon. (1:15:34)

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2659: Eight Ways to Build a Crushing Grip & Strong Forearms & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 9, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 Ways to Build a Crushing Grip & Strong Forearms. (2:15)

  • An interview with Mind Pump’s Head Trainer and host of The Elite Trainer Academy, Kyle Pullin. (15:07)

  • Buyer Beware: Food labels. (28:16)

  • Shilajit for men’s health. (32:01)

  • The CRAZIEST supplements Sal has taken. (34:41)

  • The deterioration of the US dollar. (36:53)

  • Raising your kids to want less. (43:13)

  • Space race. (47:58)

  • Vuori is decking out the Mind Pump trainers. (51:40)

  • Taking Omega 3s vs eating fish. (53:27)

  • Living off the land. (55:36)

  • Young kids just looking to make money. (1:00:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Lately, I’ve been feeling stuck. I’m no longer seeing significant progress in muscle growth or strength gains. I’ve never followed a structured program. Any advice on where to go from here? (1:05:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What would be the best eating window for a busy mom of 4, who is up early with a young baby, trying to get her body back? (1:11:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do you structure nutrition for children? Being parents yourselves, any advice to make sure my child is eating well? (1:28:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I did my first DEXA scan, and I’m not sure whether to be disappointed with the results. I want to cut fat and continue to build muscle. I don’t want to obsess over the results, but I also want to continue to lean out.  I am not sure where to go from here. Any advice on whether I should cut again or do another reverse diet? (1:39:12)

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2658: Nine Tips to Gain 5 Pounds of Lean Muscle in 60 Days & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Aug 8, 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: 9 Tips to Gain 5 lbs. of LEAN MUSCLE in 60 days. (2:20)

  • Is exercise more effective than medication for depression and anxiety? (23:01)

  • There are LEVELS to this honey game. (31:24)

  • Strength train and get better boners! (35:40)

  • Buyer beware: 7-OH supplement. (38:51)

  • Lower your calories and eat the same amount of food. (51:29)

  • Call for editor interns. Apply today! (53:04)

  • Elite Trainer Academy: For Trainers to level up. (54:05)

  • #Quah question #1 – I am a “CrossFitter” who is about to become a new dad. How do I balance getting the most out of my workouts without overwhelming my soon-to-be-overly-stressed body? (55:23)

  • #Quah question #2 – What’s a good amount of water to drink a day? (58:14)

  • #Quah question #3 – How can I deal with delayed onset muscle soreness? I’ve quit lifting several times because I just got tired of being sore all the time. Case in point, I did the very first session of MAPS 15 last Monday (Bulgarian split squats) - could barely walk for two days and am still dreading going down the stairs six days later. (1:00:48)

  • #Quah question #4 – What would an everyday full-body weightlifting routine look like? (1:05:07)

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2657: The Over-50 Fitness & Health Plan 0
Aug 7, 2025

The Over-50 Fitness & Health Plan

  • The body is always adapting; if you do it right, you will respond great! (1:42)

  • Considerations to take into account when constructing a routine for this avatar. (5:49)

  • The RIGHT Way to Workout & Eat to Get GREAT Results if You’re Over 50 Years Old.

  • An effective full-body workout 2 days a week. (8:52)

  • Day 1: Push a sled, incline dumbbell chest press, cable rows, standing dumbbell shoulder press, dumbbell curls, press down, and a plank. (12:02)

  • Day 2: Trap bar deadlift, push-ups, pull-downs, rear flys, hammer curls, closer grip push-ups, cable chop, and standing calf raises. (18:03)

  • Activity: Aim for 8k steps a day, then 10k, and then 12k steps a day. (21:57)

  • Diet: Women eat 30, men eat 45 grams of protein per meal FIRST, eat veggies SECOND, and eat a starch or fruit LAST. (23:40)

  • Sleep: No electronics, take glycine and magnesium before bed, and aim for a 9-hour window. (26:13)

  • Supplements: Multivitamin, 2000IU Vitamin D plus K, and creatine 10 grams a day. (26:57)

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2656: Machines Vs. Free Weight... The Final Debate! & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 6, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The final debate! Machines vs free weights. (2:54)

  • The dumbest features in new cars. (23:19)

  • When was the last time you got pulled over? (25:55)

  • Optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness. (35:15)

  • Justin’s sunny and smoky day on the racetrack. (40:10)

  • Nobody in America knows how to make espresso. (44:09)

  • The gym culture evolution. (51:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I most efficiently return to my optimal weight and hormonal balance without resorting to aggressive cardio or restrictive dieting? (59:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Am I failing my reverse diet? (1:18:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – If I want to have a long, healthy life with work and personal life, how can I balance cardiovascular training and endurance? (1:27:43)

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2655: Ten Cardio Hacks for Fat Loss, Health & Endurance 0
Aug 4, 2025

 Ten Cardio Hacks for Fat Loss, Health & Endurance

  • Make cardio more effective. (1:12)

  • Ten Cardio Hacks for Fat Loss, Health & Endurance. (3:28)

  • #1 - Split it up. (4:05)

  • #2 - Do it after meals. (8:13)

  • #3 - Walking is the best for LISS. (11:20)

  • #4 - HIIT for less time, more impact. (13:34)

  • #5 - Do it after strength training. (15:29)

  • #6 - Combine it with something growth-minded. (16:35)

  • #7 - Don’t overdo it! (17:57)

  • #8 – Play. (20:36)

  • #9 – The more technical, the more you need to treat it like PRACTICE. (23:15)

  • #10- Do high-rep squats and supersets. (25:26)

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2654: The 5 Secret Workout Program Hacks for Maximum Gains & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Aug 2, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 Secret Workout Program Hacks for Maximum Gains. (1:51)

  • Red light to improve your brain. (23:56)

  • Sal’s relation to a Pope! (27:47)

  • Andrew Tate vs. Aubrey Marcus: Why they are bad for young males. (34:03)

  • Fitness is an INCREDIBLE vehicle to help break substance abuse. (44:45)

  • Muscle worship. (46:47)

  • Has technology really benefited us? (54:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – When I’m dedicating time in the gym to mobility work, should I focus only on the limited side or is it better to split the work 50/50 between both sides? Or something in between? (1:02:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What advice do you have for raising kids to have a healthy relationship with food? (1:15:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I break out of this fear of not looking how I want? Or break free from my bondage to the gym? (1:33:19)

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2653: Ten Ways to Dramatically Improve Workout Consistency & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Aug 1, 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: Ten Ways to Dramatically Improve Workout Consistency. (1:31)

  • One of the EASIEST ways to bump protein and cut calories. (27:47)

  • When you have kids, it’s not about you and it’s about them. (31:01)

  • Make Orwell fiction again. (37:07)

  • Diet is religion. (39:01)

  • Exercise and depression. (42:01)

  • Green Juice makes you feel good. (52:17)

  • #Quah question #1 – I love your guys' programs. I do see people comment about how Arnold presses are a terrible movement. I do see you guys have them in your programming. How do you feel about the negative comments towards that exercise? (54:54)

  • #Quah question #2 – What is the ideal mindset to have for people starting their health and fitness journey? (58:21)

  • #Quah question #3 – What is something I can do during long rest periods? I want to avoid phones as much as I can, only tracking sets. (1:00:24)

  • #Quah question #4 – I’m becoming a personal trainer, mostly because of you guys, and just landed my first client. What steps should I take from here? (1:06:47)

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2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy 0
Jul 31, 2025

How Undereating is Making You Fat and Unhealthy

  • Why this is frustrating for the average person. (1:21)

  • 8 Ways Undereating is Making You Fat and Unhealthy

  • #1 - You lose weight, but half is muscle. (3:58)

  • #2 - You can’t recover from workouts. (8:44)

  • #3 - Performance sucks. (11:15)

  • #4 - Sleep is affected negatively. (13:11)

  • #5 - More likely to be depressed and anxious. (14:27)

  • #6 - Nutrient deficiencies. (16:53)

  • #7 - Hormone imbalances. (18:51)

  • #8 - Leads to eventual binging. (21:32)

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2651: Four Secret Hacks for Superhuman Strength 0
Jul 30, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 4 Secret Hacks for Superhuman Strength. (2:08)

  • The benefits of egg protein. (27:04)

  • This is 40. (31:22)

  • Hours of fun and activity for your kids! (37:56)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Parenting: Getting It Right book. (40:54)

  • Probiotics for better performance. (52:18)

  • The most tone-deaf group of individuals. (57:07)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there any value in borrowing volume to lagging body parts in a cut? (1:05:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – If you were me (pivoting away from CrossFit), what program/practices would you recommend? (1:17:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Given my low cortisol, hormonal profile, and goal of body recomposition (not weight loss), what MAPS program would you recommend? How should I adjust training frequency or volume to support recovery, cortisol balance, and lean muscle gain without overshooting it? (1:25:46)

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2650: Top 7 Underrated Supplements 0
Jul 28, 2025

Top 7 Underrated Supplements

  • Top 7 Underrated Supplements. (1:11)

  • #1 - Vitamin D. (50%) take 2000-4000iu. (2:01)

  • #2 - Vitamin k2. (97%) 100micrograms a day. (8:48)

  • #3 - NAC. 600-1800mgs a day. (11:52)

  • #4 - Berberine. 500mgs 3x day w/food. (13:23)

  • #5 - Glycine. Take before bed on an empty stomach. (15:34)

  • #6 - Choline. 500-2000mgs a day. (17:04)

  • #7 - Grape seed extract. 100-300mgs daily. (21:18)

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2649: Top 9 Exercises for Each Body Part Based on EMG Research & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 26, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 9 Exercises for Each Body Part Based on EMG Research. (1:49)

  • Addressing price concerns of the face serum from Caldera. (26:20)

  • When Elmo gets hacked! (28:07)

  • It’s getting wild out there on social media. (29:54)

  • Shout out to the John Delony Show. (32:23)

  • Horrific surrogate situation. (37:03)

  • How inactive are we that our brains are atrophying? (43:42)

  • Prediabetes in teens. (45:23)

  • ‘Feral Summer’ trend. (48:33)

  • Green juice to reduce inflammation. (57:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice for losing weight without taking phentermine? (59:29)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – From your perspective of high school programming, how do you think I should move forward with a very morbidly obese student? (1:10:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 –  What program would be the best to optimize my benefits with my new hormone protocol? (1:28:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How do you approach, A. Recognizing the challenges in a situation where you need some help? B. Identifying the best resource and getting over the hurdle of asking people for help. (1:39:45)

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2648: Nine Reasons Getting Stronger is the Best Physical Pursuit & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Jul 25, 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: 9 Reasons Getting Stronger is the Best Physical Pursuit. (1:58)

  • The different stages of raising a child. (24:07)

  • The ultimate nootropic, methylene blue. (42:27)

  • Peeing outside. (48:16)

  • Sauna/hot tub and sodium. (50:01)

  • When your hormones are feeling REALLY good. (52:06)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (56:00)

  • #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on day-long workouts? I work from home most days, and I like to spread my workout throughout the day. (57:45)

  • #Quah question #2 – How to break through plateaus? I've been stuck on preacher curls, among other exercises, for two months. (1:02:39)

  • #Quah question #3 – I’m about as beginner as a beginner can get when it comes to lifting, to the point that I don’t know how to get started, and I have no clue what my baseline is. Do I just go to the weight bench and throw on some plates? What is the very first step for someone who has never lifted? (1:04:40)

  • #Quah question #4 – You always mention going for a walk after a meal. Does going before eating have the same benefits or not? (1:09:09)

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2647:  Five Easy Steps to Lose 15 Pounds in 60 Days 0
Jul 24, 2025

 5 Easy Steps to Lose 15 lbs. in 60 Days

  • 5 Easy Steps to Lose 15 lbs. in 60 Days. (1:24)

  • #1 - Only eat real food. (3:36)

  • #2 - Eat target body weight in protein and eat it first. (6:30)

  • #3 - Eat sitting, with no distractions. (10:42)

  • #4 – Full-body strength training 2-3 days a week. (14:19)

  • #5 - Walk 10 mins after every meal. (17:20)

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2646: Ten Signs You May Benefit From Hormone Therapy & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 23, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 10 Signs You May Benefit from Hormone Therapy. (2:26)

  • Justin’s NASCAR experience. (27:41)

  • To share or not to share. (36:51)

  • Incredible brain studies using Brain.fm. (41:52)

  • This is not financial advice. (48:00)

  • Cannabinoids and heart health. (51:13)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I heal my relationship with food? (57:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there any difference in strength results between a conventional back squat compared to using the safety squat bar? (1:12:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What are the signs your calories are too low? (1:16:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What program should I run after going through the RGB bundle? (1:30:09)

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2645: Muscle Building & Fat Loss Shortcuts for the Over 40 Crowd With Stan Efferding 0
Jul 21, 2025

Over 40 Muscle Building & Fat Loss Shortcuts with Stan Efferding

  • The impact of ‘island time’ on his overall health. (3:16)

  • Shakes are for fakes, eat steaks! (11:55)

  • Supplementation vs whole foods. (16:22)

  • Busting cholesterol myths. (18:18)

  • Energy intake versus energy expenditure with weight loss. (19:48)

  • The components of lifting responsibly as you age. (25:14)

  • Doing the least amount as possible to elicit the most amount of change. (39:08)

  • The benefits of isometrics. (44:21)

  • Eliminating junk volume. (53:19)

  • The value trigger sessions. (58:03)

  • His attitude toward sodium. (1:00:30)

  • Peptide intervention: The good, the bad, and the ugly. (1:12:54)

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2644: Eight Best Carbs for Bodybuilding & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 19, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 8 Best Carbs for Bodybuilding. (1:45)

  • Will consuming a protein shake before bed disrupt your sleep? (17:51)

  • Invest in your sleep! (22:37)

  • Hyper-domesticated men. (27:17)

  • The oldest mention of progressive resistance. (41:34)

  • Wolverine stack for quick recovery. (44:31)

  • Obscure combat sports. (53:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there any way to make progress from strength training on 5-6 hours of sleep? (1:03:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is this what it looks like, or is there a way that I can get leaner? Or do I keep learning the lessons and the leanness will come? (1:16:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can you provide any insight on my recent forearm and shoulder pain before I see a physical therapist? (1:31:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How should I train while doing a degree that includes quite a bit of sports and endurance too? (1:38:55)

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2643: Six Data-Backed Reasons Why Becoming a Father is a Hack & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Jul 18, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 Data-Backed Reasons Why Becoming a Father is a Hack. (1:37)

  • Tech addiction and the downstream effects on your brain. (28:47)

  • 10 reasons why people go to rehab. (36:22)

  • AI worship. (39:21)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (43:53)

  • Bullish on Bitcoin. (49:37)

  • Hustles experienced. (51:57)

  • Elite Trainer Academy Podcast. (53:29)

  • #Quah question #1 – I keep seeing female fitness influencers show off their flat stomachs and basketball-sized booties while telling social media how this look is attainable. But is it really? I have always noticed with my own body that when my waist becomes more snatched, my glutes begin to shrink. So, how can I or anyone else achieve that basketball-sized booty while attaining a flat stomach at the same time? (56:31)

  • #Quah question #2 – How often should I change my routine? Should it be a complete overhaul or a change to a specific exercise? (1:00:17)

  • #Quah question #3 – Are belt squats as beneficial as barbell squats? (1:04:45)

  • #Quah question #4 – Best workout plan for an overweight new dad? (1:06:53)

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2642: The Top 10 Posture Fixing Techniques 0
Jul 17, 2025

The Top 10 Posture Fixing Techniques

  • Why it’s NECESSARY to strengthen good posture. (0:57)

  • The Top 10 Posture Fixing Techniques

  • #1 - Seated rows. (8:30)

  • #2 - Prone cobra. (11:01)

  • #3 - Static stretching of the pecs/delts. (12:17)

  • #4 - Standing straight arm pulldown. (15:42)

  • #5 - Farmer walks. (17:15)

  • #6 - Planks with posterior tilt. (18:13)

  • #7 - Physio ball crunches. (21:27)

  • #8 - Thread the needle. (24:22)

  • #9 - Hip bridge. (26:21)

  • #10 - Child’s pose with reach. (28:22)

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2641: Five Ways Your Emotions Are Making You Fat and Unhealthy and How to Fix Them & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 16, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Ways Your Emotions Are Making You Fat and Unhealthy and How to Fix Them. (2:30)

  • Is there zero need for billionaires? (26:23)

  • Dead internet theory. (34:00)

  • Stop it with the Epstein nonsense. (37:15)

  • Fake vs. real creatine gummies. (38:57)

  • Shock and awe. (43:53)

  • The BEST home gym you can have. (52:40)

  • Technique vs. strength. (54:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – If I were to switch my training over to a functional bodybuilding style approach, how would I go about trying to maintain as much muscle mass as I can that I’ve built over the past 8 years? (59:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any insight you all can provide on why I continuously pull/strain my calf muscles? (1:09:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How can I get my efforts to match my results? (1:21:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What did I do wrong when running MAPS Anabolic, and how did I manage to screw it up so badly? (1:32:20)

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2640: Ten Lessons for the Fitness Entrepreneur 0
Jul 14, 2025

 Ten Lessons for the Fitness Entrepreneur

  • Ten Lessons for the Fitness Entrepreneur

  • #1 - Embrace Failure as a Teacher. (1:21)

  • #2 - Focus on Customer Needs. (4:52)

  • #3   Start Small, Scale Smart. (7:20)

  • #4 - Build a Strong Team. (11:08)

  • #5 - Cash Flow is King. (14:02)

  • #6 - Adapt to Change. (18:55)

  • #7 - Network Relentlessly. (23:49)

  • #8 - Prioritize Time Management. (28:09)

  • #9 - Stay Resilient. (33:07)

  • #10 - Keep Learning. (37:10)

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  • Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. **

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2639: The 5 Reasons Why People Can’t Stop Fasting & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 12, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 Reasons Why People Can’t Stop Fasting. (1:51)

  • Why Sal doesn’t want to do his upcoming YouTube series. (21:47)

  • The MOST powerful skin regeneration protocol. (32:22)

  • Hidden gems in animated films. (35:44)

  • What a terrible accident. (38:41)

  • The pressures of teen dating and the delicate tackling of it as a parent. (41:00)

  • The neuropsychology of raising children. (49:38)

  • Guess Who? (55:52)

  • Zbiotics customer testimonials. (57:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How would I go about correcting rib flare? (1:03:28)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is diet the thing that is holding me back from building muscle more than the programming? (1:08:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What's the best way to figure out how much weight to lift when in a deficit? Finally, if I only use MAPS 15 for the rest of my life, will I receive all the benefits I need, or do I need to switch up my programs? (1:18:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – UPDATE: My thoughts on MAPS Aesthetic as a 67-year-old man. (1:26:00)

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2638: Five Proven Ways to Age Slower & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Jul 11, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Proven Ways to Age SLOWER. (1:43)

  • The older you get the faster you age. (28:25)

  • Would you trade wisdom to go back 10 years? (30:00)

  • Roasting a “puke” trainer. (33:42)

  • The EXPLOSION of the peptide market. (37:25)

  • Will AI replace doctors? (43:37)

  • A product SO good, it ruined that whole category for you. (51:51)

  • Pink Pony Club. (53:29)

  • #Quah question #1 – Should you add more weight or do more reps? (59:06)

  • #Quah question #2 – I’ve heard you guys say protein is hit or miss daily, it’s not a weekly average. Why? If I hit 150G one day, 250G the next, for an average of 200G per day, why does that not work? (1:04:21)

  • #Quah question #3 – I keep seeing that taking Baking Soda before you work out will give you bigger pumps. Is there any truth to this? I’m worried instead of getting bigger pumps it’s going to be bigger dumps. (1:06:25)

  • #Quah question #4 – Any tips for hitting all heads of the triceps when behind-the-neck movements cause elbow pain/discomfort? I don’t think it’s a mobility issue, since the pain is at the flexion point, not when having hands behind the head. (1:10:31)

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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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