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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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Mar 1, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Protein quality doesn’t matter, wait ACTUALLY it does. Both are true, but what matters is HOW much you intake. (2:17)

  • Mind Pump’s favorite candy bars. (12:14)

  • Adam was RIGHT! (13:41)

  • The government is making us sicker and fatter. (19:56)

  • The Nostradamus effect. (27:16)

  • Will cameras be banned from aquariums? (28:45)

  • Adam’s fish fiasco. (32:31)

  • Get your Omega 3’s with Butcher Box. (33:40)

  • Get your pillow fighting on! (36:56)

  • Is ChatGPT the next bubble to pop? (39:43)

  • The richest man in history. (45:21)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The theory of the bearded Sphinx. (49:24)

  • Everything is recycled. (52:16)

  • Shout out to Layne Norton. (59:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Which macros should I cut when going into a calorie deficit? (1:00:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Should you bulk if you already have a high body-fat percentage? (1:06:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Should I only be looking at certain sources of protein when trying to hit my intake for the day? (1:14:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What steps should I focus on to dominate my upcoming 6th-degree Kyokushin karate black belt test? (1:27:32)

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Feb 27, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Cabral about inflammation, it's benefits and the detrimental effects of excess levels.

  • What is inflammation? Why do people have it? (2:57)

  • What causes people to get stuck in the ‘breakdown recovery trap’? (6:52)

  • Proinflammatory foods and the common signs. (9:21)

  • His call to action when it comes to arachidonic acids. (16:46)

  • Natural supplements that can lower cholesterol. (22:59)

  • Anti-inflammatory foods you can eat to reduce your inflammatory load. (26:51)

  • Grain-fed vs grass-fed debate. (32:01)

  • What kind of testing can we do to test our inflammation levels? (34:36)

  • Revealing the guy’s inflammation scores and how to improve them. (38:11)

  • Justin. (41:04)

  • Doug. (48:02)

  • Sal. (50:34)

  • Adam. (52:38)

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Feb 25, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is NO such thing as exercises for men and exercises for women! (2:24)

  • The top animated films and why they were profitable. (22:58)

  • What actor turned down the biggest paycheck in history? (29:07)

  • Rocky was wrong. (32:02)

  • When to use Kreatures of Habit. (35:04)

  • Elon Musk is the ultimate disruptor. (37:09)

  • The average American debt. (46:17)

  • Are you pessimistic or optimistic about A.I.? (51:45)

  • Will work from the office ever fully return to 100%? (56:03)

  • The theory behind participation trophies and the value of losing. (1:00:42)

  • Red-light therapy for joint pain. (1:05:49)

  • Shout out to Max Schmarzo. (1:07:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What are your thoughts on testosterone replacement therapy for women? (1:09:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What are your thoughts on cycle-syncing for MAPS Programs? (1:19:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I continue to build muscle under a bulk, when my hunger levels have plateaued? (1:30:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Are my recreational activities messing with my fitness goals? (1:38:41)

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Feb 24, 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: Lifting to failure is TOO much intensity most of the time for most people. Unless you program it RIGHT! (2:20)

  • The Di Stefano’s meltdowns in Monterey. (16:20)

  • Teenagers aren’t impressed. (21:38)

  • Andrew’s gymnastic Vegas vacation. (24:45)

  • Tech is getting crazy with video games! (39:48)

  • Is this generation losing the skill of socialization? (43:49)

  • The hype over the chocolate bone broth protein from Paleo Valley is real! (50:40)

  • Are kids these days too safe? (51:30)

  • Organifi’s Green Juice is CLUTCH when traveling. (1:02:57)

  • Shout out to Dr. Andy Galpin. (1:03:54)

  • #Quah question #1 - How do I reverse out of excessive daily cardio? I lift 6 days a week and will continue to do so but fell into a heavy cardio trap. I want to decrease but I’m afraid my body will “blow up” if I don’t reverse correctly. Please help! (1:05:07)

  • #Quah question #2 - If I’m severely struggling to complete a lift due to feeling out of breath, like when performing the Bulgarian split squat, is that a sign I need to start doing more cardio? (1:11:09)

  • #Quah question #3 - What’s the best way to incorporate isometrics as a form of trigger sessions to enhance mind-muscle connection? (1:14:09)

  • #Quah question #4 - Is semaglutide a good tool if you are struggling to lose fat? The recent discussion on episode 2014 made it sound like it was. I thought using pharma medications was not a good thing. (1:17:58)

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Feb 23, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with peptide expert, Dr. William Seeds.

  • A brief background of Dr. Seeds. (2:34)

  • What are peptides? (4:09)

  • Did he see the writing on the wall? (7:13)

  • What makes them different from drugs? (8:44)

  • How hormones are psychologic. (13:58)

  • The biggest issue he sees with people’s inability to lose weight. (20:30)

  • How peptides can influence fat loss. (24:30)

  • The benefits and science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists. (27:08)

  • Improving muscle mass to save lives. (30:22)

  • Why diet is so crucial when it comes to weight loss. (34:02)

  • What GHRHs (Growth hormone-releasing hormones) do and how they can impact fat loss. (41:23)

  • If you're not doing resistance training, why are you training then? (48:38)

  • The most beneficial peptides for “most” people. (51:47)

  • The importance of going through a doctor when using peptides. (1:02:29)

  • Life is handled in the weight room. (1:07:09)

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Feb 22, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you think affects muscle growth. (3:26)

  • An Arnold Schwarzenegger appreciation segment. (11:55)

  • When our Presidents used to be tough. (18:20)

  • Justin’s rapper name. (23:50)

  • Adam justifies why he likes the tv show ‘You’ so much. (24:16)

  • Will Sal’s workout obsession be picked up by one of his kids? (30:20)

  • You cannot become a better parent without becoming a better person. (33:38)

  • Chelsea Handler’s sad video. (40:58)

  • Ned’s Brain Blend is a home run! (42:35)

  • How Caldera makes Adam’s head glow. (44:22)

  • What kind of party would the guys host? (45:03)

  • A.I. and pornography. (48:28)

  • The unsaid rule for ‘spoiler alert’. (51:48)

  • The latest conspiracy theory surrounding the HAARP Project. (55:17)

  • Shout out to Ryan Michler. (1:01:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is my nutrition or training to blame for my lack of weight gain and muscle mass percentage decrease? (1:02:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I build a bigger butt with MAPS Anabolic? (1:12:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would I go about becoming an aesthetic goddess for my upcoming wedding day? (1:30:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I get my chest to reach its full potential? (1:46:54)

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Feb 20, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss MAPS Anabolic Advanced, a new  program that uniquely incorporates advanced training techniques to accelerate muscle growth. 

  • Happy 10-year anniversary to MAPS Anabolic! (1:49)

  • The evolution of MAPS Anabolic Advanced. (2:30)

  • How to make failure training work for you. (4:44)

  • What does the structure of the program look like? (9:44)

  • The value in higher volume/low-intensity training. (12:21)

  • The importance of following the program how it’s written. (17:00)

  • When you train to failure the RIGHT way, you start to learn your limits. (21:41)

  • Weighed stretching does send a muscle-building signal. (23:09)

  • Why are deload weeks incorporated into this program? (29:40)

  • Breaking down each phase and what it entails. (36:45)

  • A caution to the masses when doing this program. (39:44)

  • Who is this program for and not for? (40:48)

  • What is included in the launch promotion? (42:55)

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Feb 18, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Your muscles are another endocrine system. (2:00)

  • Is the NFL a sport or an entertainment business? (10:09)

  • Bamboozled by A.I. (25:09)

  • Chinese spy balloon or UFO? (28:19)

  • What is going on with Tonal? (36:46)

  • The argument around ultra-processed foods is starting to get twisted. (43:02)

  • Mind Pump’s favorite cuts from Butcher Box. (52:42)

  • The peptide, semaglutide, is blowing up! (54:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it possible to train for maximal strength 5 days a week without creating aches and soreness? (1:05:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How does someone determine their genetic limitations and or gifts? (1:15:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there any value to changing up your nutrition plan, like with macro percentages or types of proteins? (1:30:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Should I get a personal training certification or go the nutrition route and go with a Level 1 certification through Nutritional Coaching Institute? (1:40:25)

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Feb 17, 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: Are you experiencing cravings? Unexplained fat gain? Anxiety? Depression? It might be due to poor gut health. (2:02)

  • In-law wars. (9:27)

  • At what point does your kid have too many toys? (18:32)

  • The latest Andrews’ entrepreneurial business. (25:57)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (28:07)

  • Traits your kids have that you wish they did not. (31:19)

  • Get your Birthday Cake from Magic Spoon today! (33:54)

  • This is how ridiculous TV is now. (36:21)

  • Why do they fund studies like this?! (40:01)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The Montauk Project. (45:01)

  • Shout out to Dr. Becky Campbell. (52:24)

  • #Quah question #1 - You’ve been talking a lot about zero calorie foods and how this is not accurate. Does this mean sweeteners & diet beverages have calories? If they don’t have calories, what other foods and drinks are actually zero calories? (53:21)

  • #Quah question #2 - If abs are made in the kitchen, how can you build thicker abs? Can you train them more frequently than other body parts? (1:00:04)

  • #Quah question #3 - Is there anything I can do to begin to address imbalances that I am noticing in my upper body while in the middle of running a program? (1:03:01)

  • #Quah question #4 - Can using knee sleeves to squat actually make you lose muscle over time? (1:09:20)

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Feb 16, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam, Justin & Doug cover the birth and philosophy of MAPS Anabolic on its ten year anniversary.

  • How the idea came for MAPS Anabolic. (2:04)

  • Trusting the process. (6:46)

  • How athletes trained before steroids. (7:53)

  • Signaling to the body to build muscle. (12:27)

  • Breaking the trends and getting back to basics. (15:32)

  • How money and marketing bastardized the fitness industry. (23:32)

  • A PSA to all trainers and coaches. (29:51)

  • The BIG challenge with selling the program. (32:22)

  • The idea behind the philosophy of MAPS. (41:13)

  • The next level to being a great trainer. (44:52)

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Feb 15, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re on a low-carb diet, you probably need to INCREASE your sodium. (2:22)

  • The guys share their current challenges and stances with their kids and technology. (10:04)

  • Jailbreaking ChatGPT. (31:46)

  • Beyond Meat flop. (43:22)

  • Your intelligence and its connection to your financial status. (45:14)

  • Are electric car fires a cause for concern? (52:41)

  • Mind Pump’s most used Organifi products. (56:18)

  • Shout out to Reason Magazine. (57:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to train during Ramadan? (59:32)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I connect with my muscles? (1:13:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Can I keep running MAPS 15 back over and over as-is or add in extra exercises when possible? (1:20:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What is the best approach to achieve permanent fat loss? (1:29:11)

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Feb 13, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why your progress may have stalled in the gym.

  • 7 Reasons Your Workout Isn’t Working. (1:01)

  • #1 - You’re working out too much. (1:40)

  • #2 - You’re not doing enough. (7:35)

  • #3 - Your workout is stale. (13:53)

  • #4 - You’re not consistent. (16:37)

  • #5 - Your diet isn’t productive. (19:57)

  • #6 - Your sleep isn’t productive. (23:38)

  • #7 - Hormones are not balanced. (26:44)

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Feb 11, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to common belief women do NOT prefer a dad bod. (2:04)

  • Fascinating results from a 4-year astronaut experiment. (16:55)

  • The Chinese super cows. (25:30)

  • Predicting future technologies. (28:13)

  • The satanic resurgence. (32:41)

  • Kreatures of Habit is easily digestible. (39:40)

  • Conor McGregor is coming back! (40:54)

  • Jake Paul’s future win or lose. (42:28)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, Break Point on Netflix. (47:10)

  • Door-to-door sales are still alive. (49:51)

  • How sleeping in cool temperatures can help with fat loss. (56:23)

  • Shout out to Kevin Bass. (1:00:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Can you offer me suggestions and programs to break through a fat loss plateau? (1:02:07)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I determine how much fat to have in my diet? (1:14:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the things from a fitness, nutrition, and stress-related perspective that I should be thinking about today to live a long and healthy life down the road? (1:26:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What do you do when the numbers are not making sense? (1:41:30)

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Feb 10, 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 an exercise hurts you, it’s NOT the exercise’s fault. It’s your body! (1:58)

  • Has ChatGPT gone woke? (9:58)

  • Is a conscious A.I. feasible? (20:19)

  • Moonwalkers will be the next big trend. (21:23)

  • Sal’s strategies behind the annual Father/Daughter dance. (25:55)

  • Dad life updates with the guys: Max is in the ‘why’ phase, raising kids to do the right things, and an important teaching moment for Justin’s kids. (31:14)

  • Plants have hormetic effects too. (39:50)

  • Justin is a closer. (42:16)

  • Peptides are not Jesus. (47:09)

  • The unintended consequences of the drug war. (48:25)

  • Jack Lalanne facts. (54:20)

  • At what age is it embarrassing that you are on TikTok? (56:09)

  • Shout out to Nate Bargatze. (59:14)

  • #Quah question #1 - Why can’t the different “diet camps” admit that there is no perfect diet, and get along with their day? It’s infuriating listening to these zealots. I’d love to hear you discuss this. (1:00:55)

  • #Quah question #2 - What are the top muscle groups that people have a problem “connecting to,” and what strategies to overcome it? (1:08:29)

  • #Quah question #3 - I've recently noticed a HUGE imbalance in my right and left side. It’s causing a lot of strain on my training. How do I fix this? (1:13:55)

  • #Quah question #4 - What’s the best way to reduce overall inflammation during very stressful times? (1:19:56)

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Feb 9, 2023
  • Have we evolved to reproduce and have a family? (1:59)
  • The existential risks of population collapse. (5:00)
  • From professional party boy to building introspection into what he was meant to do in life. (15:30)
  • Why it’s very difficult to compete with someone having fun. (20:57)
  • The ‘tall girl’ crisis. (25:04)
  • Young male syndrome. (32:27)
  • The male sedation hypothesis. (36:48)
  • The epidemic of loneliness. (40:59)
  • The Region Beta Paradox of comfort. (44:10)
  • A.I. is terrifying! (47:46)
  • Costly societal overcorrections. (54:55)
  • A conversation on religion and its meaning in his life. (58:38)
  • The difference between wisdom and knowledge. (1:07:02)
  • How he used the pandemic to better himself. (1:11:01)
  • The problem with being your opinions. (1:13:41)
  • The role fitness has played in his life. (1:22:31)
  • The cultural differences between America and the UK. (1:30:10)
  • The theory of why men insult each other. (1:33:06)
  • What he has learned about intersexual competition. (1:35:09)
  • A discussion on trans athletes in professional sports. (1:43:03)
  • Robot lives matter. (1:48:43)
  • The business behind Modern Wisdom. (1:52:31)
  • His relationship and journey with money coming from a small town. (1:57:30)
  • No one can beat you but you. (2:08:40)

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Feb 8, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Strength training is the ONLY form of exercise that will make your body LOOK the best. (2:12)
  • Do males gain muscle strength & size with resistance training faster than females? (21:25)
  • The future is here! (33:24)
  • Cannabinoids and fat loss. (39:22)
  • Being trapped in the Region Beta Paradox. (41:37)
  • The Whole Foods 365 conundrum. (50:00)
  • Trying to break down the weird Paul Pelosi video. (53:25)
  • Organifi’s products taste good and make you feel good! (1:00:18)
  • How political parties use the media for their benefit. (1:03:06)
  • What can people do to prevent themselves from cheating? (1:06:06)
  • Shout out to Songs for Littles on YouTube! (1:07:43)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you have any answers regarding perimenopausal women getting estrogen replacement therapy? How it affects them regarding weight, muscle mass, and body fat? (1:10:14)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - During the post-newbie gains maintenance phase, was my body simply screaming for more calories to feed the muscle-building signal I was sending in the gym? (1:26:06)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What can I do to feel my hamstrings when doing ‘good morning’ exercises? (1:43:13)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice for someone who doesn’t want to restrict themselves for the rest of her life to be lean? (1:51:51)

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Feb 6, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover one of the most effective but underutilized training techniques- isometrics.

  • Why isometrics is probably the most underutilized, undervalued, yet MOST effective training tool. (1:38)
  • The unknown benefits and why it’s one of the safest training modalities. (8:06)
  • Types of Isometrics. 
  • #1 - Against immovable objects. (12:54)
  • #2 - Holding a position with resistance. (15:51)
  • #3 - Internal and intrinsic. (19:06)

Ways to use Isometrics.

  • #1 - Before your workout. (23:30)
  • #2 – After your workout. (26:56)
  • #3 – In between sets. (29:53)

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Feb 4, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: MOST accepted fitness programs give you results, but none last forever. (1:53)
  • A new MAPS Program is COMING! (14:28)
  • Strength training has a profound impact on our health. (15:18)
  • Shout out to Vuori and their new partner. (19:39)
  • ChatGPT can now give stock predictions?! (22:55)
  • Why is Bill Gates now criticizing the vaccine? (24:10)
  • COVID-19 is a great study in human behavior. (27:27)
  • Is Logan Paul’s ‘Prime’ the Gatorade of this generation? (33:10)
  • Mind Pump Recommends ‘Pez Outlaw’ on Netflix. (44:03)
  • The ‘0’ calorie hustle. (48:22)
  • Defining raw milk. (51:23)
  • Shout out to Mackenzie Smith! (56:38)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it typical for someone with a heavy endurance background for their body to “remember” to be lean or conservative on any mass/gain? (57:54)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What are the best practices to incorporate weighing food to get an idea of what I eat and how that breaks down in macros and calories? (1:13:23)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Where do you recommend I start if I’m looking into getting testing done to check for hormonal imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies and to get an idea of my overall gut health? (1:28:05)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - As an athlete, is it beneficial to sleep in after a hard practice the evening before? (1:38:15)

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Feb 3, 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: When you are trying to bulk, the MOST important factor to consider is the digestibility of your food. (2:20)
  • Why Big Tech is so annoying. (12:07)
  • You’re a fool if you think there is a left and right side. (18:54)
  • Peter Linneman is pretty spot on. (24:25)
  • How ChatGPT will force us to restructure how we educate kids. (27:15)
  • The brilliant research on red-light therapy’s effectiveness on wrinkles. (34:16)
  • Strange News with Mind Pump: Bigfoot study, the mysterious mokele-mbembe, and finding new species. (36:52)
  • How 1/3 of millionaires never made six figures. (45:11)
  • The sad moment you realize your kids don’t want Dad around anymore. (48:06)
  • Mind Pump Recommends ‘Physical: 100’ on Netflix. (53:36)
  • Come see Mind Pump at NCI’s Coaching Con this April! (59:48)
  • A gorilla of prisoners. (1:02:38)
  • Shout out to Jeff Dye. (1:03:38)
  • #Quah question #1 - Are there benefits to taking a pre-workout supplement over something simple such as black coffee or an espresso shot? (1:05:25)
  • #Quah question #2 - What exercise, if any, would the smith machine triumph over a barbell for an advanced lifter given they have access to both? (1:12:09)
  • #Quah question #3 - What’s the best way for women to get sculpted arms? (1:17:45)
  • #Quah question #4 - When doing unilateral movements, should you switch the limb you start with? IE, the 1st set starts with the right side, set 2 starts with the left, and so on? (1:20:56)

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Feb 2, 2023
  • A discussion of claims that obesity is mostly due to genetics. (1:30)
  • Should a pharmaceutical company be for profit? (7:38)
  • What is Big Pharma’s motivation behind these claims? (10:09)
  • What does obesity contribute to? (15:52)
  • Is capitalism to blame? (21:14)
  • Lifestyle is EVERYTHING! (25:54)
  • Mind Pump’s predictions for what’s to come. (27:35)
  • What has caused the dramatic rise in obesity? (38:53)
  • How to stop the cycle of obesity and make permanent changes. (45:26)

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Feb 1, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Eating small meals throughout the day doesn’t help with fat loss but can definitely help with bulking! (2:21)
  • Shout out to Dustin over at UPS! (7:46)
  • Kids hear EVERYTHING! (9:24)
  • Max’s aggressive phase. (11:42)
  • Poor Chad. (13:20)
  • The latest in psychedelic research. (14:41)
  • Big Pharms hates fit & healthy people. (22:01)
  • Blaming everything except the vaccine. (25:51)
  • Sodium is one of the most performance-enhancing substances. (35:36)
  • The longest fast in medical history. (41:06)
  • How Organifi is making protein feel good for vegans. (45:19)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best way to effectively incorporate priming movements and mobility programs into your full-body type programming? (47:39)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it a common thing to experience aches and pains after starting MAPS Symmetry? (56:33)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What advice would you suggest for a client who has trouble stabilizing and controlling dumbbells for all movements? (1:07:34)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Should I try a mini cut to lean out and then try to reverse diet higher than my current maintenance or is this an expected part of the process? Should I soldier on and risk having even more body fat to lose after getting calories higher? (1:17:19)

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Jan 30, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover twelve things they have learned about podcasting after recording 2,000 episodes.

 

  • Learning along the way through trial and error. (2:25)
  • 12 Lessons 2000 Episodes Has Taught Us About Podcasting.

 

  • #1 - Sound is VERY important. (3:19)
  • #2 - Communicate to your audience, not your peers. (7:46)
  • #3 - Be CONSISTENT with time/day drops and episodes per week. (10:57)
  • #4 - Sponsorships won’t make you money until you are already huge. (14:25)
  • #5 - The best combination is entertainment with information. (17:48)
  • #6 - Use analogies and storytelling. (22:53)
  • #7 - Dead air is ok (For interviews, shut up and let the guest talk). (26:56)
  • #8 - Some episodes are to get new listeners, and others are for old listeners. (32:31)
  • #9 - Have something good to say and say it often. (37:08)

 

  • #10 – Hook them early. (41:00)

 

  • #11 - Be ok with sucking. Keep going. (45:21)
  • #12 - Always seek ways to improve your craft. (49:42)

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Jan 28, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here are 4 ways to get a novel body part to respond. (2:07)
  • How there is so much we do not consider. (10:45)
  • Learning how to ask better questions using A.I. (16:22)
  • When you solve one problem, there is another on the other end. (18:10)
  • A good friend does not call another friend for a move. (28:30)
  • Being an advocate for your health. (31:30)
  • The origins of “I, Pencil.” (39:55)
  • Caldera works! (41:19)
  • Has Dana White ‘jumped the shark’ with this new slap league? (42:27)
  • Kim Kardashian knows more about business than you. (45:24)
  • Is blue-collar work making a comeback? (51:04)
  • The tech layoffs are just beginning. (52:37)
  • A fitting example of why you do not want your government building things for you. (54:06)
  • How cheating is more about opportunity than reality. (55:24)
  • Shout out to @jasminestar. (56:51)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice on how to keep my gains while on a month-long vacation? (58:13)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Does intense conditioning diminish the effects of muscle recovery? (1:13:47)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do you get over the bodybuilding mentality of always chasing that pump and wanting to always bulk diet to try and feel bigger and bigger? (1:24:08)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Is there any way to transition my lower body into a trimmer, more dense muscular structure? (1:36:19)

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Jan 27, 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: Don’t be so quick to discredit bro-science! Often, it’s rooted in truth, and they don’t know how to explain it properly. (1:52)
  • The impact of the cold plunge and the value of breath work. (10:33)
  • Sal’s young silly moment. (26:27)
  • Horses DO NOT like Justin. (29:52)
  • Why the guys recommend Magic Spoon for bulking. (34:57)
  • Can cannabis be paired with fitness? (36:24)
  • Why are celebrities so messed up? (38:41)
  • Better sleep, bigger balls! (46:40)
  • Organifi is vegan-friendly. (47:46)
  • ChatGPT’s CRAZY numbers! (49:29)
  • A computer that can read your dreams. (54:54)
  • Shout out to Robb Wolf! (58:12)
  • #Quah question #1 - I’ve been doing conventional deadlifts for a while now and have noticed massive improvements. I’ve seen a lot of debate as to whether rack pulls or conventional deadlifts are better for back development. What are your thoughts on this? (59:27)
  • #Quah question #2 - I want to do the advanced version of Maps 15 and I have an EZ Curl Bar at home but not a straight bar. Are there any significant differences between the two types or would I be ok using the EZ curl for the exercises? (1:03:21)
  • #Quah question #3 - How can I keep my body from swinging when doing hanging leg raises due to core stability issues or is there an alternative movement to replace these? (1:08:55)
  • #Quah question #4 - Should you start a MAPS program over if you had to take a week off due to illness, travel, etc., or pick up where you left off? (1:12:03)

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Jan 26, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin have an uncensored conversation with Zuby who does not shy away from the difficult subjects that have divided much of the nation.

  • Why he thinks the way he does. (2:10)
  • Living in an age of denial and cowardness. (5:45)
  • The Long March Through the Institutions theory. (11:51)
  • The concept of neo-racism. (14:50)
  • The two advantages we have over our ancestors. (21:41)
  • The power of tribalism. (23:20)
  • Fighting human nature. (29:28)
  • How parasitic ideas can spread. (31:57)
  • Why humans are inherently religious. (36:39)
  • Zealotry is a personality trait. (41:05)
  • Will the pendulum swing back? (47:33)
  • Disparity doesn’t equal discrimination. (53:32)
  • The demonization of monogamy. (1:06:55)
  • Why he tends to question authority. (1:10:28)
  • How the 2nd amendment checks against global tyranny. (1:18:50)
  • The role fitness plays in personal responsibility and growth. (1:23:19)
  • The problematization of society. (1:34:28)
  • Why he believes all modern western countries have eugenic policies. (1:36:44)
  • Pro-life vs. pro-choice. (1:39:45)
  • The deep population agenda. (1:57:40)
  • His biggest concern with the push for transgenderism on children. (2:03:10)
  • Why he believes we have passed peak ‘woke’. (2:06:11)
  • Zuby the Maverick. (2:11:06)
  • Imagining if the virus was worse. (2:15:30)
  • Why every social movement without a clearly defined finish line will ultimately end up what it set out to fight against. (2:18:55)
  • The importance of checking power. (2:25:20)
  • The problems with lazy thinking. (2:28:08)
  • Why he is pro-human. (2:30:57)
  • His early approach to his rap career. (2:34:45)
  • Not taking his success for granted. (2:40:07)
  • Good ideas do not require censorship. (2:42:20)

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