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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: March, 2023
2043: How to Brace & Breathe When Deadlifting, Ways to Increase Protein Without Substantially Increasing Fat Intake, Tips for Training Around an Injury & More 0
Mar 31, 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: Using the CGM device as a tool to lose weight. (2:14)

  • The controversy surrounding Ozempic/semaglutide. (11:42)

  • Psyop’s for hire. (19:24)

  • Crazy facts on Genghis Kahn. (26:04)

  • Lunchables coming to a school cafeteria near you. (33:13)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The Venezuelan Poodle Moth. (35:03)

  • Competitiveness amongst the guy’s and their wives. (40:28)

  • Shout out to Dad Jokes. (50:32)

  • How Justin’s uses the whey protein from Legion in his breakfast smoothie. (50:47)

  • #Quah question #1 - What are the best bracing/breathing cues for deadlifts that you’ve taught clients in the past? (55:44)

  • #Quah question #2 - How do you train around a sprained ankle? Only train waist up sitting or is it ok to do a leg curl/leg extension? I guess not training the ok leg only so there is no imbalances going on right? (1:00:23)

  • #Quah question #3 - How do I increase protein but not fat? I'm trying to hit my protein goals but always exceed my fat goals. (1:06:40)

  • #Quah question #4 - What do you hope Mind Pump's legacy will be? (1:13:38)

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2042: The Essential Habits You Need to Move Freely & Live Fully With Kelly & Juliet Starrett 0
Mar 30, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with movement specialists Kelly and Juliet Starrett.

  • The politicization of health & fitness. (2:12)

  • The biggest problem with the fitness space. (10:52)

  • The universal language of strength training. (15:17)

  • The importance of tracking your vital signs. (20:29)

  • How to combat being jet lagged on Monday. (24:39)

  • Taking the systems approach with their clients. (30:09)

  • Balancing beliefs and rituals with high-level athletes. (34:23)

  • The ultimate performance hack for athletes. (39:00)

  • How do you feel? Managing data points. (42:12)

  • Why you should be in bed for 9 hours. (51:50)

  • The depressant/stimulant cycle. (54:54)

  • #LittleDoses. (1:02:30)

  • Making walking ‘rad’ again. (1:11:38)

  • Adding balance into your life. (1:24:43)

  • Our poor relationship with inputs/outputs of feeling things. (1:34:04)

  • Taking pain off the output table. (1:40:18)

  • Who did they write the book for? (1:43:58)

  • What tools & hacks do they back? (1:45:15)

  • How do you ‘win’ health? (1:50:03)

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2041: The Value of All-Day Workouts, Ways to Increase the Effectiveness of a Bulk, What to Do if Lifting Heavy Scares You & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 29, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: CBD, especially full spectrum hemp oil, might actually be a good pre-workout! (2:44)

  • Money and happiness. (18:04)

  • Men and women are wired differently. (32:44)

  • The fun cognitive leaps in kids. (36:29)

  • The growing prevalence of autoimmune issues and their connection to your mind/body. (40:14)

  • Check out Mind Pump Park City. (49:45)

  • Shout out to Dr. Will Cole. (51:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How crucial is it to follow the allotted rest periods when your workouts continue to get interrupted? (52:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What are some ways to make your bulks more effective? (1:02:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I manage my training & diet to see some muscle mass growth while maintaining my ability to compete in Spartan races? (1:09:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I get more comfortable lifting heavy? (1:15:34)

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2040: Balancing Female Hormones With Dr. Becky Campbell and Dr. Krystal Hohn 0
Mar 27, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk to Dr. Becky Campbell and Dr. Krystal Hohn about the value of functional medicine to address and correct imbalances in the body. 

  • How common are hormone imbalances and are they getting worse? (3:23)

  • Inflammation is at the root of EVERYTHING. (14:13)

  • Their path to functional medicine through their own health issues. (16:25)

  • What made them decide to work together? (23:49)

  • The most common issues they see in their practice. (24:28)

  • The symptoms of hypothyroidism. (29:06)

  • The explosion of Functional Medicine. (33:06)

  • Teaching people how to be their own health advocates. (36:04)

  • How to figure out your histamine load. (39:50)

  • Hormones drive our behavior. (44:10)

  • Understanding and getting to know your menstrual cycle and PMS levels. (48:20)

  • How to support your liver. (56:03)

  • Why they are pro-high-protein diets. (1:01:50)

  • Making your body feel as safe as possible to lose weight. (1:05:09)

  • Heal your gut to rid yourself of food intolerances. (1:08:43)

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2039: How to Eat During a Deload Week, Ways to Guarantee More Muscle Growth, Things You Can Do to Fight Fatigue & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 25, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Probiotics are up there as a supplement that can help with athletic performance. (2:12)

  • Do you remember your kids doing something that you could never do? (8:39)

  • The older generation was built differently. (17:38)

  • The Top 5 careers of millionaires. (20:13)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The Las Vegas mole people. (25:40)

  • If Mind Pump was a Ninja Turtle. (28:55)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, MH370: The Plane That Disappeared on Netflix. (32:54)

  • The beauty and heaviness of the 9-11 Memorial. (34:38)

  • The connection between endurance exercise and coronary atherosclerosis. (35:37)

  • The benefits of healthy/strong relationships. (41:52)

  • Politics is nasty. (45:47)

  • Take Organifi’s Pure to fire up your brain. (58:17)

  • Shout out to Dr. Michael Ruscio. (1:01:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Should I continue to reverse diet during a deload week? (1:02:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Now that I have discontinued playing sports at a high level, can I still train like an athlete on my lower body days but train like a bodybuilder on my upper body days? (1:14:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What can I use to help fight fatigue? (1:25:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I train specifically for mental health? (1:34:52)

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2038: The Truth About Eating & Training for Different Body Types, How to Train to Maximize Bone Density, Resistance Training vs. HIIT for Metabolic Health & More 0
Mar 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: One of the MOST nutrient-dense foods on the planet that is phenomenal for building muscle, recovery, and athletic performance is red meat! If you want to take advantage of its muscle-building properties, go with grass-fed. (2:13)

  • Falling for the traps and the skill of effective communication. (12:15)

  • What the SVB ‘bailout’ brings to light. (17:19)

  • The growing bot issue on social media. (25:02)

  • The brain limiters that we have on our actual performance capacity. (30:57)

  • Marilyn Monroe lifted! (41:33)

  • Athletes that defy physics. (43:47)

  • The evolution of sports science. (48:29)

  • A theory of why men grow beards. (54:44)

  • Giving Hiya to your children to combat nutrient deficiencies. (56:15)

  • Shout out to @drbeckyatgoodinside. (57:17)

  • #Quah question #1 - When weight training to increase bone density should I focus more on hypertrophy or strength? (58:50)

  • #Quah question #2 - Which form of training better promotes metabolic health; resistance training or high-intensity interval training (HIIT)? (1:02:58)

  • #Quah question #3 - What are your thoughts on the different body types: Mesomorph, endomorph, ectomorph? If you do believe in those different body types, how would you train & eat for each? (1:06:58)

  • #Quah question #4 - What are the essentials for home gyms and what squat rack is best? (1:13:49)

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2037: How Eating Too Little Can Make You Fatter 0
Mar 23, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six reasons why eating too little can actually make you put on body fat.

  • Fatter doesn’t necessarily mean heavier. (3:06)

  • Six ways that eating too little can make you fatter. 

  • #1 - You lose muscle, and it's harder to build. (13:10)

  • #2 - Slower metabolism. (15:39)

  • #3 - You have less energy to move or exercise. (22:20)

  • #4 - Hormones shift to fat storage. (27:30)

  • #5 - Tends to result in binging. (29:44)

  • #6 - Tends to result in nutrient deficiencies. (33:05)

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2036: How to Work Out When Stress Levels Are High, What to Do When Feeling Lightheaded During Exercise, Workout Tips for Night Shift Workers & More 0
Mar 22, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three of the MOST important factors to consider when you work out are the following: Frequency, intensity, and volume. (2:27)

  • The Kreatures of Habit jacked rat! (14:41)

  • Most drug dealers are broke. (18:01)

  • The fears surrounding the SVB collapse. (27:17)

  • Are dating apps, like Tinder, unraveling? (38:47)

  • Justin’s latest ‘Gymnastics Dad’ experience. (45:17)

  • You can’t become a better parent without becoming a better person. (50:36)

  • Caldera Lab’s clever commercial. (56:01)

  • Shout out to Scott Galloway. (1:00:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Should transgender people work out differently? (1:01:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Why do I feel lightheaded when squatting? (1:11:07)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What can I do, activity-wise, to lower my cortisol levels? (1:19:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What can I do to keep my mental health from going down the drain due to sleeping on a night shift schedule? (1:26:15)

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2035: Why Diets Always Fail With Dr. Will Cole 0
Mar 20, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Will Cole about diets and taking control of your health.

  • How sustainable wellness must be born out of self-respect. (2:12)

  • Bridging the gap between how people eat vs. how they feel. (6:32)

  • Creating your resilient center. (8:56)

  • The evolution of diet cultures. (11:56)

  • The politicization of diets. (15:30)

  • The mind-body connection. (20:17)

  • The role the microbiome plays in your gut health. (26:05)

  • Bio-individuality and immune responses to certain foods. (28:47)

  • Re-training the brain around ‘healthy’ food intolerances. (32:27)

  • The growing field of functional medicine. (36:41)

  • The value of having more tools in your toolbox with it comes to auto-immune diseases. (41:20)

  • Reading between the lines of incoming patients. (51:42)

  • Percentage of patients that he is their first line of defense or last-ditch option? (53:16)

  • The primary purpose of his latest book, ‘Gut Feelings’. (55:00)

  • What led him to help celebrities? (57:22)

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2034: What to Do if You Always Feel Hungry, Tips for Losing Fat After Having a Baby, What to Do if Low Energy Makes It Hard to Complete Workouts & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 18, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Resistance bands are NOT just for beginners! If you are advanced, look to bands to provide some tremendous value. (1:37)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (14:15)

  • The mental health applications of red-light therapy. (16:29)

  • Welcome to ‘Musk-ville’. (18:58)

  • The ‘all-star’ philosophy for success. (25:50)

  • Shares vs. dollars for compensation. (30:25)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Sea monsters and their whale connection. (34:19)

  • The Challenger conspiracy. (38:57)

  • Smart Business Ideas with Adam: Sleep pods. (42:08)

  • Bionic reading. (45:30)

  • Going down the rabbit hole of sumo wrestlers. (50:50)

  • Ben & Jerry’s ice cream locks. (55:23)

  • Shout out to @getmomstrong. (59:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there anything I can do to reach satiety? (1:00:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Are there any tips you could give me to either reserve energy for later exercises or increase overall energy? (1:13:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - I’m 6 months postpartum and still breastfeeding. I’m anxious to drop the last 10-15 pounds, but is it okay to cut or should I be treating this time as a bulk? (1:24:57)

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  • Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram

  • Ashley|Pregnancy & Postpartum Fitness Specialist (@getmomstrong) Instagram

 

2033: The Difference Between Seated & Standing Calf Raises, the Unique Benefits of Zercher Squats, Unilateral Vs. Bilateral Training & More 0
Mar 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: Here is an easy way to control your appetite, and your energy, and to improve behaviors that lead to healthier eating. START your day off with a high protein, high fiber meal. (2:36)

  • Justin is no longer the ‘cake’ master. (14:10)

  • Nature vs. nurture in raising successful kids. (26:17)

  • What else is there they can make EXTREME? (39:07)

  • What does security mean in a modern/safe world? (41:07)

  • Kids go through phases. (48:15)

  • The best pre-workouts are NOT the ones that give you the most stimulants, but the ones that know how to balance calm compounds with stimulant compounds. (54:40)

  • Shout out to Harry Mack. (58:08)

  • #Quah question #1 - Is there any point trying to build muscle after 40? Or at this point should I be focusing more on maintenance, being leaner, and longevity? (1:01:00)

  • #Quah question #2 - What is the difference between seated vs standing calf raises? I don't have a seated machine in my gym. Are we splitting hairs, or is it a big difference? (1:08:03)

  • #Quah question #3 - I’ve been seeing a lot of growing popularity with Zercher squats & deadlifts. Is there a benefit to those over traditional squats or deadlifts? (1:12:10)

  • #Quah question #4 - Can I do unilateral training indefinitely? Or should it only be used to fix symmetry issues? (1:17:14)

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2032: Can You Reverse Aging & Live Longer? All About Longevity Peptides Jay Campbell 0
Mar 16, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with peptide researcher and author Jay Campbell.

  • How he became the ultimate biohacker of his health. (1:53)

  • The science of peptides. (7:21)

  • What is a bioregulator? (11:42)

  • Are there side effects from peptides? (14:17)

  • The “ShamWow” peptide. (17:01)

  • Growth hormone releasing peptides 101. (21:00)

  • Why peptides need to be cycled. (24:38)

  • Be a smart consumer. (34:45)

  • MOTS-c, the amazing mitochondria stimulator. (38:00)

  • What is the prime reason we lose hair? (40:38)

  • Epitalon: The "Life Extension" Peptide. (49:03)

  • The FDA does NOT want peptides to become mainstream. (51:35)

  • Protect yourself with immune-boosting peptides. (53:03)

  • Heal and rebuild your body with peptides. (57:14)

  • Mainstream consciousness. (58:48)

  • PSA for the listener curious about peptides. (1:07:30)

  • The hierarchy of peptides. (1:09:05)

  • Tesofensine: The ultimate brain stimulant. (1:12:00)

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2031: The Best Lifting Tempo to Build Muscle, What to Do When Muscle Gains Have Stalled, How to Get Back Into Working Out After an Extended Break & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 15, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is one of the EASIEST ways to improve athletic performance, and cognitive ability, reduce inflammation and just feel better. Aim for one gallon of water EVERY single day! (2:27)

  • Paranormal News with Justin: The Michigan Hell House. (14:21)

  • Adam was duped. (22:58)

  • Full exorcism. (26:06)

  • How many ways can we try and play God? (29:08)

  • The hierarchy of processed foods. (41:18)

  • Will we see Adam back on the basketball court soon? (43:11)

  • Shout out to Mindset Mental Coaching. (50:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Why can’t I gain any muscle while eating so many calories with adequate protein? (51:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Would switching up the tempo with each MAPS phase be too much or should I maintain the same tempo for a whole program? (1:08:58) 

  • #ListenerLive question #3 –  Is it a good idea to stop a program for a while to rest a week and do something with less volume? I recently went all in on MAPS programs after years of competitive CrossFit and bodybuilding and feel I may have chosen the wrong program to get back into serious training. (1:20:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Do you have any recommendations or advice on a program we should revisit or how to minimize hip weight gain while continuing to increase our strength gains? We both have struggled with disordered eating in the past. (1:30:18)

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2030: Mind Pump Trainer Highlight- Braydon Barrett 0
Mar 13, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with trainer Braydon Barrett of Look Like You Lift.

  • His background and how he got into the fitness space. (3:53)

  • How he social media as a tool for educating. (5:30)

  • You MUST coach in person if you want to be successful. (6:55)

  • Why he is NOT a fan of the big box gym model. (9:36)

  • Approaching everything in life with a scientific plan of attack. (11:17)

  • Concept. Literature. Application. (13:24)

  • Biggest misconceptions heard from his clients. (15:38)

  • Using the foundation of powerlifting to his benefit. (20:40)

  • Why strength is the MOST physical attribute that you can improve. (28:56)

  • How strength contributes to mobility. (31:45)

  • Debunking the myth that high-protein drives cancer. (35:19)

  • His journey as an entrepreneur. (39:15)

  • Biggest weakness and challenges in his business. (43:38)

  • The new wave of ‘fitness influencers’ on TikTok. (50:45)

  • The value of creating free content to grow your community. (56:03)

  • The negativity of TikTok. (1:03:22)

  • Raising a child in this digital world. (1:06:30)

  • Invaluable lessons through farm work. (1:15:34)

  • His take on fitness being politized. (1:17:48)

  • What does his coaching onboarding look like? (1:19:25)

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2029: How to Train to Maximize Your Testosterone Levels, Ways to Develop a Vice-Like Grip, What to Do if You Feel Exhausted Even After a Short Workout & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 11, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: We give ourselves jet lag every Monday. How do you solve this? Go to bed at the same time EVERY DAY and watch your health improve! (2:16)

  • Are the older comedians falling into the success trap? (12:58)

  • Can fashion trick A.I? (23:59)

  • The concept of the 15-minute city. (27:00)

  • Your phone is ALWAYS listening. (28:26)

  • The Mind Pump Amish plan. (33:54)

  • Why are we making things easier for pedophiles? (35:01)

  • Cognitive dissonance is sweeping our country. (39:53)

  • Grass-fed meat makes a HUGE difference when it comes to fatty acid profiles. (45:02)

  • Shout out to Codie Sanchez. (47:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Any recommendations for strengthening grip strength for pull-ups and hanging leg raises? When doing pull-ups or hanging leg raise-type exercises my hands and shoulders always seem to burn out first. (48:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - I’m giving myself a year to completely transform my body using your programs before I turn 40. What MAPS Programs would you recommend? (1:01:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Is it possible to feel overtrained on a lower volume program? Should I take the intensity of my workouts down or maybe add rest days or move to a different program? (1:17:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best way to strength train to increase testosterone levels? (1:27:33)

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2028: Tips for Taming a Sweet Tooth, How to Best Determine Your One Rep Max, the Ideal Weight to Use for Failure Sets & More 0
Mar 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: STOP blaming everyone and everything for your challenges! Focus on what you can control and nothing else. (2:12)

  • The guys express their frustration over fitness influencers’ pressure to post. (12:33)

  • Cool facts on Bruce Lee. (25:17)

  • A superfood that no one wants to eat. (33:15)

  • The lady in the restaurant that almost died! (36:11)

  • Max’s fun phase. (45:10)

  • An amazing testimonial for Caldera Lab. (49:53)

  • Vacancy open for the Mind Pump Utah Property. (52:45)

  • Shout out to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. (55:11)

  • #Quah question #1 - What are your best tips for beginners? (56:11)

  • #Quah question #2 - How do I safely find my 1 rep max? I have a home gym and get nervous and know I am not pushing as heavy as I can. (1:05:57)

  • #Quah question #3 - Should weight be added or reduced for failure sets, or is it hard for 6-8 and stretch for 10-12 on the fails? (1:15:11)

  • #Quah question #4 - What is the best way to cut the sweet tooth? I was raised to always follow a meal with a dessert and now it’s always a craving after every meal. Do you have any detox recommendations, alternatives, etc.? (1:21:53)

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2027: How to Improve Your Squat, Bench, and Deadlift Strength 0
Mar 9, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six steps to improving your strength in the big lifts.

  • One of the single most effective things you can do to change the appearance of your body is to simply get stronger at the bench press, the squat, and the deadlift. (1:28)

  • There are VERY few exercises that have such broad carry-over to other exercises than the Big 3. (5:21)

  • The biggest limiting factor when it comes to developing a nice physique and body. (10:39)

  • The importance of having your muscles work in sync. (12:41)

  • Six Ways to Improve Your Squat, Bench, and Deadlift Strength.

  • #1 - Practice each movement often. (19:40)

  • #2 - Focus on the movement NOT on muscles. (23:42)

  • #3 - Prime properly to summon max CNS power. (27:42)

  • #4 - Don’t neglect mobility. Instability causes plateaus and injury. (37:45)

  • #5 - Include hypertrophy work. (41:28)

  • #6 - Follow good programming. (43:38)

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2026: How to Work Out With an Erratic Work Schedule, Tips for Pursuing Athletics & Bodybuilding at the Same Time, Ways to Address Food Relationship Issues & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 8, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Compound lifts ALWAYS before isolation lifts, except when it’s hard for you to connect to a certain muscle. (2:21)

  • The strength training trend is going mainstream. (8:16)

  • Staying consistent with the Green Juice from Organifi. (12:40)

  • Dad Trivia: What does the universal 60-year-old-man celebration look like at a sporting event? (15:06)

  • Theft and self-checkout. (17:57)

  • The genius of Mr. Rogers. (22:40)

  • The benefits of Ned’s Mello. (34:05)

  • Shout out to Jay Campbell. (35:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Have any of you ever worked with a client that struggled with Night Eating Syndrome, and do you have any suggestions for lifestyle choices that could benefit me in the process of overcoming this eating disorder? (37:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Can a prolonged deficit be working against my body and progress in the gym? (51:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – If you have no off-season or pre-season, how do you set up training? (1:05:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any fitness/nutrition tips to combat the hectic life of an Air Force Pilot? (1:17:25)

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2025: How to Be a Successful Fitness Coach With Jason Phillips 0
Mar 6, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jason Phillips about how to find success a fitness and nutrition coach.

  • How will A.I. impact online coaching? (2:11)

  • It’s about the journey and not the immediate outcomes. (7:13)

  • Why coaches are just really helping you avoid your pitfalls.  (16:11)

  • Desire vs. need. (17:41)

  • Defining what “works.” (25:56)

  • Why coaches must SELL the right ideas and the right methods better than they sell the bad ideas and bad methods. (28:35)

  • Focusing on the root cause. (43:14)

  • Taking ownership. (49:54)

  • Creating small wins to build life-long success. (52:17)

  • The two roles that every coach has. (58:19)

  • People just want to be validated. (1:04:38)

  • Everything is your fault. (1:12:34)

  • The path for growth through health & fitness. (1:14:34)

  • Becoming the vehicle of true-life change. (1:19:01)

  • The value of being ‘likable’. (1:22:17)

  • NCI’s Vegas Giveaway. (1:23:44)

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2024: What to Do if You Feel Crappy When Cutting Calories, Programming Deload Weeks Into Your Workout, How to Build Hand & Forearm Stamina & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 4, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Want to get a better pump for your next workout? Have a nice BIG glass of water 30 minutes before your workout. (2:10)

  • A brief history of why they re-branded Tab soda. (10:34)

  • Dad Trivia: How well does the Jordan Brand do with Nike? (13:54)

  • The worst college degrees. (15:14)

  • HUGE news in the world of mental health treatment. (22:06)

  • Join Adam and Sal at NCI’s Coaching Con in April! (29:52)

  • Justin’s social experiment with his son. (30:54)

  • Developing structure around tech and social media. (37:42)

  • Will darkness retreats become a thing? (48:35)

  • Why is there white powder in the sky? (50:32)

  • That’s beyond gangster. (51:41)

  • Where is organized crime most prevalent? (54:55)

  • Some people’s genetics are on another level! (59:18)

  • Shout out to Sal for being back on IG! (1:00:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – From your experience, have you heard of a correlation between cutting calories and feeling depressed and irritable? (1:01:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How would you incorporate deload weeks into your programs for people like me who tend to overdo it on intensity all the time? (1:11:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What are the best ways to moderate intensity for people who enjoy training hard? (1:26:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - During this “in season,” what should my training look like to get my full potential during these weekend dirt bike races? (1:47:05)

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2023: The Best Kind of Training When Cutting, Going Heavier Vs. Going Deeper When Squatting, Ways to Improve Gut Health Without Supplements & More 0
Mar 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: If you’ve been working out for less than a year, FOCUS on getting stronger! (2:37)

  • Peptides for fat loss are making waves. (9:57)

  • Who’s going to pass up free tickets? (18:52)

  • There is a hack for everything! (20:49)

  • Sal’s week from hell. (25:45)

  • California snow day. (29:05)

  • The beauty of America’s National Parks. (33:54)

  • Vuori is on fire! (37:14)

  • COVID-19: A coordinated psyop attack on society. (38:14)

  • Dad trivia: Where is the Serengeti located? (53:07)

  • Joovv getting some love from Men’s Health magazine. (55:01)

  • The “exercise replacement” peptide. (57:14)

  • Shout out to Dr. William Seeds. (1:01:56)

  • #Quah question #1 - What do you personally like to do to re-energize your training when you feel in a bit of a rut with your routine? (1:03:04)

  • #Quah question #2 - Is it better to do heavy strength phases while in a cut (to send the strongest muscle-building signal), or to do strength/endurance phases (to better mentally cope with performance dips)? (1:10:03)

  • #Quah question #3 - When working on squats, is it better to focus more on going heavier with good form or focus more on going deeper into my squat, slowly and controlled? (1:12:05)

  • #Quah question #4 - What can I do to improve my gut health without supplements? (1:15:53)

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2022: Lost Motivation to Workout? Do this… 0
Mar 2, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin provide five steps you can take to bring back the drive to work out.

  • People don’t have trouble starting workout plans but maintaining them! (1:58)

  • Discipline over motivation. (7:30)

  • The barriers that prevent consistency. (10:12)

  • Five strategies to take if you’ve lost the motivation to work out. (14:26)

  • #1 - Instead of working out for an hour a couple of days a week, do a little every day. (15:34)

  • #2 – Work out at home. (24:13)

  • #3 – Do things that feel good. (29:17)

  • #4 - Change expectations/goals. (34:37)

  • #5 - Follow, listen to, and watch related content. (38:45)

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2021: Cutting Carbs Vs. Cutting Fat for Fat Loss, When to Start Your Weight Loss Journey With a Bulk, the Importance of Protein Quality Vs. Protein Quantity & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
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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