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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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2120: Signs Your Hormones are Out of Balance With Dr. Jolene Brighten 0
Jul 17, 2023

  • What motivated her to write her new book? (3:07)

  • Do your hormones have anything to do with your libido? (8:25)

  • All drugs do NOT affect women and men the same. (11:02)

  • The difference between common and normal. (14:45)

  • Why are hormone issues more common today? (19:01)

  • Does the dose make the poison? (23:01)

  • Describing what healthy hormones SHOULD look like in women. (28:39)

  • What is happening on a hormonal level with make-up sex? (40:06)

  • Biohacking the menstrual cycle. (45:34)

  • What can we do to detox and balance out these endocrine disruptors? (50:15)

  • The top five offenders of our hormones. (57:01)

  • The perspective she is taking with her own kid's education on hormones. (1:02:05)

  • The effect of muscle on hormones. (1:09:40)

  • Be a troublemaker in your doctor's office! (1:20:21)

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2119: Getting Leaner By Eating More Calories, Ways to Improve Muscle Definition, How to Train When You are Feeling Burnt Out & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 15, 2023

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

2119: Getting Leaner By Eating More Calories, Ways to Improve Muscle Definition, How to Train When You are Feeling Burnt Out & More (Listener Live Coaching)

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do the LEAST amount of work to ELICIT the most amount of change. (2:06)

  • Recapping Maximus’ 4th Birthday Party. (14:59)

  • The value of sign language for kids. (23:49)

  • Effective natural methods to dispose of ants and other insects. (27:26)

  • Big Pharma advertising spend game. (35:40)

  • Glyphosates are EVERYWHERE! (43:13)

  • The guy’s take on the Jonah Hill emotional abuse allegations. (46:30)

  • It’s all about timing when it comes to elections. (50:03)

  • Threads vs Twitter. (58:23)

  • An update from Sal on the peptide BP-157. (59:04)

  • An easy way to boost your protein is with Paleo Valley’s bone broth protein powder. (1:00:35)

  • Shout out to Bret Johnson. (1:01:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you reverse your diet if you’re mostly eating meat? (1:03:10) 

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it ok to jump from program to program? My goal is to gain back muscle definition. (1:15:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you recommend getting back into working out after battling through a severe burnout? (1:29:01)

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2118: The Pros & Cons of Working Out Barefoot, How to Add Sled Work to Your Workouts, Important Considerations When Training People Over 70 & More 0
Jul 14, 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. 

2118: The Pros & Cons of Working Out Barefoot, How to Add Sled Work to Your Workouts, Important Considerations When Training People Over 70 & More

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Prioritize your sleep to improve all aspects of your life. (2:08)

  • Knight Kap review from Kreatures of Habit. (12:13)

  • Fire alarms are annoying. (14:38)

  • Children need to expend energy and play outside. (22:11)

  • Pay attention to how people make you feel. (29:57)

  • The political circus. (41:31)

  • Creatine is a HEALTH supplement. (51:11)

  • Conspiracy Corner with Mind Pump: Shape Shifters and Buzz Aldrin. (56:50)

  • Shout out to Russell Dickerson. (1:03:37)

  • #Quah question #1 - What are the pros and cons of working out barefoot, especially for the lower body? (1:05:54) 

  • #Quah question #2 - You guys have been consistently positive about sled work. What is the best way to add it to something like Maps Anabolic? (1:14:42)

  • #Quah question #3 - Why doesn't MAPS Prime Pro include knees? Is it because most 'knee issues' are hip and ankle issues? Are you considering adding knees to the program in the future? (1:18:48)

  • #Quah question #4 - What is the number one thing to keep in mind when training seniors 70+ who have never weight trained before? (1:21:17)

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Russell Dickerson (@russelled) Instagram

 

2117: Fix Your Knee Pain 0
Jul 13, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what you need to know to correct knee pain.

  • The guy’s worst knee injuries. (1:33)
  • The myth of overuse. (2:41)
  • Understanding the root cause of knee pain and how it operates. (3:48)
  • Defining acute pain vs chronic pain. (7:19)
  • How the ankle and hip relate to knee pain. (11:59)
  • Why everyone should squat. (16:46)
  • The guy’s success rates with clients with knee pain. (18:50)
  • Why the unlearning process is VERY important. (23:00)
  • The importance of getting stronger and expanding your mobility education. (24:51)
  • The BEST knee-protecting movements. (28:37)
  • The BEST mobility exercises for the ankles and hips. (33:46)

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2116: How to Break Through a Deadlift Plateau, Ways to Maintain Progress When Circumstances Dramatically Cut Available Training Time, How to Judge if You Are Gaining Weight Too Quickly & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 12, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s healthier to be fat and have muscle, than to be skinny and have no muscle. (2:31)
  • Cannabis for fat loss! (8:21)
  • The older generation was built differently. (15:47)
  • Some thoughts on the Supreme Court’s reversal of affirmative action. (23:02)
  • The potential outcomes for transgender women in sports. (35:02)
  • You never know what someone is going through. (41:13)
  • An update on the current state of the economy and Mind Pump Rentals. (46:01)
  • Sal updates the audience on more groundbreaking research in Ketamine therapy and busting the stigma surrounding it. (50:33)
  • How protein powders can be valuable for vegans. (57:57)
  • Shout out to Robert Oberst. (59:32)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any tips on how to maintain as much of my progress as possible, when my overall activity and training volume decreased significantly? (1:01:25)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is there a way I can modify MAPs Powerlift to help push my deadlift, and what does that look like? (1:11:29)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there a way to build more muscle, as a woman, to get past that bulky phase? (1:22:20)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Did I gain weight too fast (roughly 18 pounds in 3 months), and should I decrease the number of calories I am eating? (1:35:30)

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2115: Leg Building Masterclass 0
Jul 10, 2023
  • The importance of strong/developed legs when it comes to athletic performance, and less low back/knee pain. (1:26)
  • Start squatting, boost your CNS! (5:55)
  • Strong legs give you better mobility. (9:12)
  • The biggest mistakes when it comes to training legs. (10:34)
  • The muscles of the leg and their functions.
  • #1- Quads. (13:09)
  • #2 – Hamstrings. (15:57)
  • Best exercises for the quads. (16:46)
  • Best exercises for the hamstrings. (26:23)
  • Total volume (sets) and reps recommended when programming. (30:30)

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2114: What to Do if You Aren’t Seeing Results in the Gym, How to Add Depth to Your Squat, Why Too Much Cardio Will Kill Your Gains & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 8, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is ONE way to more than triple your odds of long-term fitness & health success. HIRE a GOOD trainer or coach. (2:33)

  • Recapping the guy’s family vacations. (13:22)

  • Settling the squat vs hip thrust debate. (34:14)

  • Elon vs. Zuckerberg, is this really happening? (40:36)

  • Yet another study examines why strength training is the superior form of exercise. (44:59)

  • Shout out to Dr. Jolene Brighten. (55:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any guidance on recognizing the signs of overtraining and striking the right balance between pushing myself and getting adequate recovery? (56:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What mobility drills would you suggest achieving an ass-to-grass squat? (1:08:29)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to track calories without overcomplicating everything and get rid of the nutrition rules that I set for myself? (1:17:39)

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Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram

2113: What Getting Sore Really Means, How to Deliberately Target the Chest or Triceps When Doing Dips, Drop Sets Vs. Straight Sets & More 0
Jul 7, 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: One of the absolute BEST foods you can eat for muscle, athletic performance, recovery, and strength is BEEF! (1:58)

  • Sal’s Thai massage experience. (12:34)

  • Space tourism is HERE! (24:23)

  • Kim Jong Un's latest crazy leadership move. (33:25)

  • How religion and structure are making a comeback with young men. (34:42)

  • The guy’s take on genetic testing. (43:22)

  • Adam’s Caldera daily routine. (50:14)

  • Shout out to JP Sears. (55:06)

  • #Quah question #1 - Why am I so sore sometimes and not others? Even with a comparable workout? (56:41)

  • #Quah question #2 - I have a massive imbalance in my hips. In the past, I've hurt my back and right hip several times no matter how I train it seems to always come back. Now, I stretch a pretty good amount and I always warm up. I can still handle the load, but it constantly holds me back, especially on my deadlifts. (1:01:12) 

  • #Quah question #3 - When doing dips, how do you adjust body position to focus on the chest or triceps? (1:06:07)

  • #Quah question #4 - What is your opinion on drop sets vs straight sets? (1:08:24)

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2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time for an Effective Workout? 0
Jul 6, 2023

  • Understanding the true value of exercise and sending the right signals to the body. (1:45)

  • The right amount is the least amount to elicit the most change. (10:52)

  • Is 15 Minutes Enough Time for an Effective Workout?

  • #1 - When the total volume is equated, results are equal. (13:03)

  • #2 - Fatigue is the enemy of strength-building. (15:28)

  • #3 - Frequency benefit: practice. (16:30)

  • #4 - Some exercises are far superior. (22:09)

  • #5 - Diet is what makes you lean regardless. (25:13)

  • How to build and improve consistency. (27:34)

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2111: What to Do When You’ve Plateaued, Why Bulking Can Help You Look Better, Splitting up Maps Programs Into Shorter Workouts & More & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 5, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The three BEST ways to use electrolytes. (2:31)

  • How an unhealthy diet can affect your sleep. (13:08)

  • Sal’s viral tweet explained. (16:05)

  • Lululemon’s bad PR move. (24:44)

  • Looking deeper into the Good Samaritan law. (27:42)

  • Digging into cutting research on psychedelics when it comes to therapy and counseling. (36:28)

  • Organifi’s Pure makes you feel awesome. (45:31)

  • Shout out to @vanja.moves. (48:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - My goal is just to be healthy and have a healthy body percentage for my age. I started the year with a proper cut and brought my calories down to 2000 from 2400. I recently had a DEXA scan that told me that I was 30% body fat. How can I get to my goal of being at a healthy body fat percentage and am I going about it the right way? (50:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it ok or is it beneficial to adapt the MAPS 15 Minutes programming to other MAPS programs? (1:05:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – With my current programming my back is still sore from deadlifts by the time I get to squat day. There have been multiple times now that I go for my first warm up set of back squats and my back immediately locks up and is in insane pain which cuts my workout short because I can’t continue doing squats or any hip hinge movements. Is there something else I could be doing differently to avoid experiencing this so often? (1:12:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What type of workouts should I try to avoid or focus on when dealing with sciatica pain? (1:19:06)

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2110: Ozempic the Miracle Fat Loss Peptide: The Truth With Dr. William Seeds 0
Jul 3, 2023

  • Dr. Seeds LIFTS! (2:15)

  • Misusing the concepts to make assumptions that aren’t true. (5:05)

  • Semaglutide/GLP-1 Agonist: How do they work? What were they developed for and what are they being used for now? (7:02)

  • Could GLP-1 agonists be anti-addiction drugs? (18:12)

  • Setting someone free through self-belief and behavior change. (29:53)

  • The optimal timeline for results. (33:32)

  • When one pathway is dominated, all the other pathways are neglected. (37:52)

  • Can using too much of these GLP-1 agonists oversaturate your receptors? (40:56)

  • Is there a type of person this isn’t for? (44:25)

  • The politics behind Big Pharma. (45:57)

  • GLP-1 agonist, a miracle substance? (51:47)

  • Why you should go through a doctor. (53:31)

  • How and where to start if you are interested in this peptide. (56:27)

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2109: What to Do When You’ve Plateaued, Why Bulking Can Help You Look Better, Splitting up Maps Programs Into Shorter Workouts & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jul 1, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness fanatics! If you want to boost your gains and progress, cut the volume of your training down by a third! (2:03)

  • Sal reviews the peptide tesofensine. (18:31)

  • How red-light therapy works and affects sunburns. (27:13)

  • Why the market repurposes drugs. (30:08)

  • Preparing for Max’s 4th birthday party. (34:45)

  • How fast reps can also build muscle. (44:57)

  • Have cravings? Try increasing your sodium intake. (47:48)

  • Shout out to the Founders Podcast. (51:07)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I start to gain weight again? I’m currently eight months into a three-year bulk and have plateaued. (52:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I need help and do not know where to go from here. I have lost a substantial amount of weight and now have a flat look. I do not know what to do now to look more muscular and better. (1:15:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How much should I adjust my caloric intake on days when I lift versus swim (if I am prioritizing building muscle and strength)? (1:29:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I’d love to do something different, and I am wondering if I can take MAPS Anabolic and make it a 25-minute workout/5-6 days a week? (1:39:25)

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2108: The Relationship Between Strength and Bone Density, Body Pump Review, Ways to Release Tight Muscles & More 0
Jun 30, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 3 lower body exercises for people over 40. (1:48)

  • Rediscovering the value of old exercises. (18:47)

  • The twisted media propaganda machine. (22:28)

  • State & Liberty is tailored for athletes. (39:41)

  • Remembering the Iron Sheik. (42:16)

  • Is taxation theft? (48:43)

  • Organifi’s Pure feels good. (55:46)

  • Shout out to Jason Khalipa. (57:52)

  • #Quah question #1 - Does strength training really improve bone density? Hearing that may not be true. (59:58)

  • #Quah question #2 - What are your thoughts on programs like “body pump” for getting lean? (1:02:39)

  • #Quah question #3 - Can you take mobility too far? Ex: (@kneesovertoesguy) and (@vanja.moves). (1:05:45)

  • #Quah question #4 - Are there other ways alongside foam rolling and stretching to help release tight muscles? (1:09:42)

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2107: The Science of Becoming a Better & Happier Parent 0
Jun 29, 2023

  • Why do men fall into the trap of being a provider first? (2:22)

  • The power and value of adoption. (6:42)

  • The different kinds of fatherhood. (11:54)

  • How dopamine lies behind all addiction. (17:32)

  • The dangers of pornography for young men. (22:24)

  • The three macronutrients to happiness. (28:12)

  • The cult of youth. (31:07)

  • The secrets of a successful marriage. (36:06)

  • Tactical methods to improve your happiness. (39:40)

  • Why men become men when they become fathers. (47:25)

  • Loving people is different than using them. (49:22)

  • Educators rather than influencers. (53:03)

  • The importance of having a transcendental practice. (55:23)

  • Electing the hard thing because you chose the divine path. (58:25)

  • The problem with being an activist rather than a volunteer. (1:00:51)

  • The love vs. fear polarity. (1:05:44)

  • Managing the pain so it’s no longer managing you. (1:09:00)

  • Experience and reps matter. (1:17:26)

  • Gambling is an interesting dopamine phenomenon. (1:20:07)

  • Entrepreneurial orientation spectrum. (1:22:30)

  • The five dimensions of human personality. (1:29:25)

  • The “I” self vs. the “me” self. (1:33:36)

  • Life is a pilgrimage. (1:40:38)

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2106: How Gaining Weight Can Help You Get Leaner, What to Do if Your Gym Gains Have Stalled, Ways to Overcome an Unhealthy Relationship With Exercise & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 28, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST way to get flexible is to lift weights. (2:11)

  • Adding more value to the audience for FREE! (13:47)

  • Turning ADD into a superpower. (19:41)

  • Updates on homeschooling. (30:50)

  • The merkin mission. (33:55)

  • Imagine being buried alive. (38:21)

  • The most messed up prank of all time. (40:24)

  • Is ‘blue balls’ a real thing? (41:31)

  • Netflix’s interesting strategy. (43:43)

  • Who is leading in the streaming wars? (47:39)

  • Why you FEEL the effects of CBD products from Ned. (50:13)

  • Kreatures of Habit, bulking hack? (54:42)

  • Shout out to Cressey Sports Performance. (56:58)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Can you help me figure out what I can do in terms of my calorie count for my activity level? I was diagnosed with fibromuscular dysplasia last August and am also premenopausal. I am limited to 30 lbs. for weights, and I am not supposed to get my heart rate past 165. (58:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I reverse the damage and trauma I have put my body through physically over the past 10-12 years? I cannot seem to find a place where I feel rested and ready. (1:17:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I am stuck in a plateau. I am considering a MAPS program, but I am not sure where to start. I am 40 and have been lifting for over 2 years. (1:45:05)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I am not happy with my physique, but when I have a pump, I like the way I look. What should I take away from this? Does it mean I am close to my aesthetic goal? (1:51:15)

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2105: How to Become a Muscle Mommy 0
Jun 26, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps to becoming a "muscle mommy."

  • The origins of this term and beginnings of this trend. (1:34)

  • The two components of what makes this movement so empowering. (9:20)

  • Defining Muscle Mommy. (11:24)

  • Five Steps to Becoming a Muscle Mommy.

  • #1 - Lift heavy weights. (12:19)

  • #2- Go on a bulk (Put Why Women Should Bulk). (23:39)

  • #3 - Throw away the scale. (27:26)

  • #4 - Avoid “workouts for girls.” (33:44)

  • #5 - Prioritize strength (0.5 bench, 1 squat, 1.25 dead). (36:15)

  • The ultimate Muscle Mommy programming package. (38:41)

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2104: The Right Way to Lose 50+ Pounds, How to Fix Chronic Shoulder Pain, the Minimum You Need to Work Out to Maintain Gains & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 24, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to live longer, EAT more protein! (1:47)

  • Doug, the espresso connoisseur. (10:31)

  • Going down the Jonathan Pageau rabbit hole. (14:11)

  • The strange divide in America. (17:01)

  • Navigating the life of a child genius as a parent. (30:00)

  • Kids are sensitive creatures. (34:43)

  • Tell your partner you love them. (36:45)

  • Plugged in vs. unplugged. (39:01)

  • San Francisco is disintegrating quickly. (44:50)

  • Organifi is glyphosate residue free and third-party tested. (50:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I train around a busy schedule while maintaining strength gains and compound lifts? (53:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - I am interested in your programs but, I'm not sure where to start and what program would be best for me. I can’t currently touch my toes and have always struggled with flexibility largely due to my weight. I've been overweight most of my adult life. (1:03:54) 

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - I have been working to decompress my spine by doing dead hangs and walking, but I would like to keep lifting weights. What are some exercises that are safe to do if I have Cerebral Palsy? (1:13:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - I want to build muscle, especially shoulders, and upper back to further develop the posterior chain after my latest shoulder surgery. How would you structure training next to full-time physical work? Additionally, what would you recommend for shoulder stability and growth? (1:21:14)

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2103: The Optimal Dose of Creatine, the Ideal Time to Change Your Workout, the Value of Adding Rotation to Exercises & More 0
Jun 23, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Eat more protein to mitigate fat gain during a bulk. (1:36)

  • Mind Pump Training Updates: Adding in unconventional lifts, hitting a 700 lbs. deadlift, and maintaining a healthy physique by doing less. (7:15)

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger, the epitome of the American/immigrant dream. (19:29)

  • The idea of exercise-induced 'hyperplasia' (growing new muscle fibers) is taught as a myth. (33:27)

  • Weird compliments. (36:02)

  • Seed, the BEST probiotic in the business. (45:34)

  • Shout out to Patrick Bet-David. (46:30)

  • #Quah question #1 - On your most recent podcast you talked about how cardio isn’t good for weight loss but if you are living a sedentary lifestyle and your job requires you to sit for most of the day, is it ok to walk on the treadmill at a steady speed for about 30 minutes? (47:21) 

  • #Quah question #2 - When do you know it is time to change up your workout routine? (50:53)

  • #Quah question #3 - What is the optimal dose of creatine? (55:18)

  • #Quah question #4 - Do you see value in adding rotation to horizontal pushing or rowing movements just like you do in an Arnold press? (58:13)

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2102: Maximizing Athletic & Cognitive Performance With Dr. Stephen Cabral 0
Jun 22, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Stephen Cabral about how to achieve high performance health.

  • What is High-Performance Health? (2:20)

  • The main parameters that most longevity scientists look at to measure biological age.  (5:47)

  • The correlation between internal biological and external age. (11:28)

  • Can hormone therapy reverse biological age alone? (17:45)

  • The impact that sleep has on your biological age. (21:08)

  • Should we sleep more in the winter and less in the summer? (25:36)

  • How to track the stages of sleep. (26:35)

  • Ways to improve REM and deep sleep. (27:39)

    • The benefits of mouth taping and breathwork. (29:27)

  • Eliminate snoring by lowering your inflammation load. (33:37)

  • The 3-2-1 Formula for better sleep results. (35:02)

  • The effect of cannabis on sleep. (39:31)

  • What does the High-Performance Health Course look at and cover? (41:51)

  • One of the most important parameters that people know NOTHING about. (43:37)

  • What tools are taught during the course? (46:25)

  • The impact of cold therapy on the immune system. (49:46)

  • What separates this certification course from the rest? (52:20)

  • The High-Performance Protocol that maximizes biological age improvement and overall rejuvenation of the body. (55:22)

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2101: Low Vs. High Rep Training, the Best Way to Work Out in a Hotel, Tips to Control Excess Snacking & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 21, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: You are being manipulated! Become AWARE of the addictive properties of food. (2:22)

  • The power little girls have over their dads. (12:09)

  • The role of the parents is to bridge the gap of play with their children. (15:22)

  • The death of foundational stories. (18:22)

  • Discarding human nature and unplugged vs plugged in. (26:04)

  • Questioning the recent rise of UFO sightings. (32:13)

  • Why Sal doesn’t go swimming in the ocean. (36:55)

  • Will parts of Oregon really secede to join Idaho? (39:09)

  • Use Joy Mode for better pumps. (47:43)

  • Shout out to Jonathan Pageau. (54:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you design a full-body workout in a hotel gym? (55:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Would you view demonstrating and performing exercises for clients several hours per day as trigger sessions or any other form of exercise? How would you view intermittent fasting for someone to control 'healthy snacking' if the rest of their diet is on point? (1:09:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I best lose the weight I need to lose without sacrificing too much strength? (1:17:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What do you suggest for training (I’m about to start phase III of Anabolic), and can I still build good muscle while doing what I love which is low rep focused lifting? (1:26:33)

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2100: Big Arms Masterclass 0
Jun 19, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover what it takes to build impressive arms.

  • The reasons why training arms is so popular. (1:47)

  • The muscles of the arms, pivotal moments training them, and the best exercises you can do to sculpt and shape them. 

  • #1 – Biceps. (5:59)

    • Compound lift: Chin up (Supinated grip).

    • Best exercises: Preacher curls, standing curls, and incline curls.

  • #2 – Triceps. (17:05)

    • Best exercises: Press down, skull crusher, and overhead extension.

    • Compound lift: Dips, close grip press.

  • #3 – Forearms. (26:49)

    • Best exercises: Wrist curls, reverse wrist curls, and farmer walks.

  • Order of operations, sets, and reps. (28:56)

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2099: The Least Efficient Way to Burn Calories, Why Barbell Exercises Are So Valuable, How to Shorten Workouts While Maintaining Their Effectiveness & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 17, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: What you put on your skin often gets put in your body, so make sure what you put on your skin is NATURAL! (1:59)

  • What will the next flavor of Kreatures of Habit be? (16:11)

  • Chef Boyardee is not a real chef. (19:41)

  • Kim Jong Un propaganda. (24:47)

  • PGA, if you can’t beat them join them! (26:24)

  • Ask Mind Pump is here! (29:10)

  • We want to believe. (35:06)

  • The future of studies. (36:25)

  • Adopt or die. (39:26)

  • The ultimate f-u! (44:27)

  • The value of taking multivitamins every day. (48:25)

  • Shout out to Jordan Syatt. (52:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How valuable are barbell exercises in MAPS Anabolic if you have limited equipment, knowledge, and gym budget? (53:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I break through a strength training plateau? I feel maxed out on newbie gains and stalled regarding my physique. (1:13:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I still progress on MAPS 15 long term, or is it more of a “maintaining” program to do when life has additional stress to it? (1:22:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – If I am doing 45-60 minutes of weight training, what is the normal amount of calories I should be burning? (1:31:30)

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2098: The Truth About Circuit Training, When to Trade Your Workout for More Sleep, the Only People Who Should Use BCAA Powders & More 0
Jun 16, 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: If you sleep well and you do it consistently, you are MORE likely to be consistent with your diet and workouts. (1:31)

  • #DadLife: Aurelius’ secret dancing and capturing moments on video vs. being present. (12:29)

  • Mind Pump reviews the Apple Vision Pro. (21:41)

  • Sal’s nightmare caught on video. (27:32)

  • Organized Orcas. (30:40)

  • Teenage boys do NOT understand risk and danger. (33:01)

  • Al Pacino still has some swag. (44:12)

  • Eating disorders and trauma. (51:03)

  • Psychedelics as a treatment for alcoholism. (52:50)

  • A MASSIVE potential medical breakthrough for people with peanut allergies. (58:30)

  • Shout out to John O'Leary. (1:01:57)

  • #Quah question #1 - Why is tackling your weight training as a circuit better, worse, or different than doing it in a non-circuit format? (1:02:57)

  • #Quah question #2 - Are BCAA or EAA powders worth buying? (1:06:50)

  • #Quah question #3 - Is it better to skip your workout if you are tired and get more sleep or push through it and get to the gym even though you are tired? (1:10:25)

  • #Quah question #4 - Any tips on starting the process of getting into bodybuilding and competing? (1:12:45)

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2097: Peptides That Improve Your Memory & Mental Sharpness With Jay Campbell 0
Jun 15, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak again with peptide expert Jay Campbell about the brain boosting benefits of peptides.

  • How peptides can target cognitive performance and brain function. (2:03)

  • Why he believes most racetams are garbage. (5:58)

  • Dihexa is the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) enhancer. (10:26)

  • More peptide nootropics that boost cognitive function and work as an anxiolytic. (17:30)

  • Why he is raving about tesofensine. (18:58)

  • Can intense brain stimulation make you leaner? (20:44)

  • Why there has never been a time when people can lose body fat so efficiently and preserve muscle mass. (26:20)

  • His favorite peptide nootropic stack. (37:12)

  • How lack of sleep CRUSHES BDNF. (38:45)

  • What does an increase in BDNF feel like? (44:36)

  • The next frontier in the peptide space. (47:02)

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2096: Why Fasting Is a Terrible Way to Lose Fat, the Correct Way to Breathe When Lifting Weights, How to Train With Scoliosis & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jun 14, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to use Western Medicine the RIGHT way. (2:36)

  • Takeaways from Jordan Peterson’s talk on parenting. (20:03)

  • Aurelius has the sports gene! (36:40)

  • Grown man hardcore parkour. (39:20)

  • Doug’s $450K snafu. (41:34)

  • Updates on the Park City rental. (44:55)

  • How cannabinoids/CBD can protect the brain from trauma. (47:27)

  • Shout out to Patrick Lencioni. (50:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I maximize my nutrition while starting a MAPS program?  (52:17)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Are calories that important as long as I’m reaching all my other macros? (1:06:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How should you breathe when you lift weights? (1:19:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What direction should I go in with a recent scoliosis diagnosis?  (1:28:57)

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