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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: May, 2024
May 31, 2024

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 it comes to fitness, more is NOT better. (2:18)

  • Do kids act differently with mom than dad? (9:38)

  • The selling point of having PE in school. (17:37)

  • Why regulations to protect kids are necessary. (23:08)

  • Virtual vs. the real world. (26:44)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Why Beethoven went deaf. (33:17)

  • You can patent anything! (37:19)

  • Hair and fashion rules. (41:30)

  • Important updates with Transcend/MP Hormones. (45:32)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (47:57)

  • #Quah question #1- I’m not feeling lateral raises much in my side delts, what can I do to activate them and see progress again? (49:01)

  • #Quah question #2 - To lose fat is it all about calorie deficit or is it about macros? (51:24)

  • #Quah question #3 - What's the best peptide for just overall body soreness/healing? Depending on the MAPS program I’m doing, I train BJJ 2-3 times a week and strength train 3-5 times. (54:31)

  • #Quah question #4 - People come on as live callers saying they have followed you guys for years, and follow up by saying stuff like, “I eat 1600 calories a day”, “I run 15 miles a week” or “I weigh myself every morning”. Why do you think people can hear you speak all this knowledge so often and just don’t get it? (58:42)

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May 30, 2024
  • What is attachment theory and why should I care? (2:02)

  • The six chemicals of the brain and how they affect your attachment. (7:48)

  • #1 – Cortisol. (7:56)

  • #2 – Oxytocin. (8:53)

  • #3 – Gaba. (9:45)

  • #4 – Vasopressin. (10:06)

  • #5 – Serotonin. (10:37)

  • #6 – Dopamine. (11:06)

  • Why avoidant behavior is a lone wolf mentality. (12:33)

  • How do I connect with my kids better? (16:34)

  • Practices to improve your avoidant attachment. (19:05)

  • Common challenges with women with avoidant men. (27:43)

  • Breaking down the 7 attachment styles we need to understand. (31:27)

  • How to identify which attachment style you are. (38:42)

  • Signs you need to address your attachment issues. (39:54)

  • Percentage numbers of attachment issues. (41:18)

  • Common mistakes good-willing parents make that could lead to issues. (43:43)

  • What’s missing in modern parenting/families? (45:01)

  • Your kids are watching. (51:43)

  • An exercise in how attachment can form in a child. (55:03)

  • How to build secure attachment. (57:35)

  • The goal of building peace mode. (1:02:18)

  • Practices that can indirectly help your attachment style. (1:06:53)

  • Why EVERYONE needs to be open to new relationships. (1:09:42)

  • How to help ensure success. (1:13:55)

  • What services does Adam offer? (1:16:42)

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May 29, 2024
  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you feel anxious, depressed, or sad? Look at the things you may be lacking in your life. (2:28)

  • Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Ashley Madison Affair’ on Hulu. (12:51)

  • The future of dating. (18:42)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (25:57)

  • The inner struggle as a parent. (28:46)

  • The power duo, Brain blend plus caffeine. (33:20)

  • Pool Day with the Di Stefano’s. (34:40)

  • The benefits of Tesamorelin. (38:35)

  • The nailing painting robot. (40:34)

  • Tales of a nurse. (42:52)

  • The gymnastics commitment. (45:06)

  • The performance and recovery benefits of cold plunging. (51:30)

  • How fitness changes the way you view aging. (56:10)

  • Adam’s family loves Sal. (57:53)

  • The evolution of Mind Pump. (59:57)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:05:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Why do the insides of my knees hurt when lunging but not squatting? (1:06:31)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How do you get started on your journey of finding and working with a functional medicine practitioner? (1:17:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Is there a program I can purchase that would fit into my schedule and help me reach my goals? (1:26:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What exercise-related care would you like to see from general physicians? (1:38:39)

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May 27, 2024
  • The glowing reception of the new program. (1:44)

  • Reflecting on the change in attitude towards fitness for women. (2:52)

  • How CrossFit opened the door for strength training for women. (6:22)

  • The Muscle Mommy Revolution is here! (8:29)

  • Understanding health as more than just your looks. (11:57)

  • Working with your metabolism and not against it. (13:54)

  • The MASSIVE misconception around how irrelevant scale weight is. (19:34)

  • Doing what’s right is ALWAYS easier. (25:45)

  • How the hormone balancing effects of strength training also influence how you store body fat. (29:18)

  • Let’s keep this revolution going! Post on all social media #MAPSMuscleMommy (32:04)

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May 25, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to strength training, you actually need a lot less than you think. (2:05)

  • We look scruffy. (11:00)

  • Tirzepetide updates. (12:19)

  • As good as a protein cookie can be. (18:24)

  • A kiddie pool debacle. (20:25)

  • Highlighting people’s abuse of power. (23:41)

  • Speculating on a potential black swan event. (28:07)

  • Twilight Zone favorites. (34:12)

  • First-time parent fears. (42:50)

  • Return on investment for degrees. (49:54)

  • Shout out to the 38 Letters from J.D. Rockefeller to his son: Perspectives, Ideology, and Wisdom book. (56:44)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What is an appropriate training program for me to be able to play as much golf as I’d like? (1:00:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice for reintroducing a sport after many years away from it? (1:09:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Are there specific stretches or mobility exercises I can do to alleviate the pain in my hamstrings, so I can go heavier when targeting that muscle growth? (1:21:32)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Is my fat intake hindering my aesthetic goals? (1:30:48)

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May 24, 2024

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 have weak ass feet! (2:18)

  • Our dependence on electronics and the guys’ love of old cars. (17:29)

  • Not so much fun. (25:24)

  • The one-time Sal got mistaken for an actor. (33:04)

  • Justin’s marathon dental appointment. (34:07)

  • Walkie-talkies for the apocalypse. (37:40)

  • Interesting statistics on margarine. (39:08)

  • The fascinating science of CRISPR technology. (41:56)

  • Pro/con life support? (44:07)

  • The best salesperson for Entera Skincare. (50:30)

  • What’s happening in Canada?! (52:46)

  • Shout out to MAPS Muscle Mommy! (55:22)

  • #Quah question #1 - Is interval sprinting good for fat loss? If so, how much time sprinting vs walking and for how long? (56:36)

  • #Quah question #2 - Any benefit to using the power plate machine for mobility work vs regular stretches? (1:01:31)

  • #Quah question #3 - Do you recommend creatine for women? I heard that creatine is hard on the digestive system. (1:07:40)

  • #Quah question #4 - Does undereating affect joint health or is that more of a vitamin thing? (1:10:59)

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May 23, 2024
  • His background and how he got into the field of pornography. (1:57)

  • The silent epidemic of pornography. (3:49)

  • Tapping into something that is so biologically wired into us. (8:43)

  • The deeper the hooks go, the harder it is to get out of it. (10:29)

  • How this can mold a child’s brain. (13:58)

  • At what moment did he notice a problem and how did he stop? (17:02)

  • Is there an archetype that tends to be addicted? (20:06)

  • What’s on the other side of this? (21:17)

  • Porn vs. video game addiction. (23:38)

  • What drives someone to stop? (27:40)

  • Why porn is an intimacy disorder. (30:39)

  • The 3 Pillars of Recovery.

  • #1 - Emotional fitness. (32:19)

  • #2 – Transformation of the heart. (33:03)

  • #3 – Identity shifting. (33:30)

  • How the things that we watch bring clues to our trauma. (34:36)

  • The need for more protection for minors. (40:48)

  • The four major effects on the brain. (44:47)

  • Porn and ADHD. (48:50)

  • Common triggers connected to pornography addiction. (49:49)

  • The pressure on women with body image issues. (53:38)

  • Fast food intimacy. (56:59)

  • Sobriety vs. freedom. (1:00:35)

  • Getting in touch with your future self. (1:05:52)

  • Casting a new vision to stay motivated. (1:08:26)

  • Porn, the modern-day cigarette. (1:11:29)

  • Is there a cultural shift? (1:12:53)

  • Some examples of the craziest situations he has helped people through. (1:13:45)

  • The benefits of quitting porn. (1:17:13)

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May 22, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Create a world you can THRIVE in! (2:45)

  • Fascinating statistics on married men. (11:46)

  • Sleep’s effect on your chance of getting injured. (19:16)

  • Happy Mother’s Day. (25:37)

  • Medical malpractice. (35:57)

  • New partnership alert! Welcoming Xero Shoes. (38:50)

  • MAPS Muscle Mommy is here! (42:22)

  • Scary statistics on declining birth rates. (44:17)

  • GLP-1s have fully gone mainstream. (49:14)

  • Peptide updates. (54:22)

  • Shout out to MAPS Muscle Mommy! (56:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a difference between doing the slow and controlled carries, and the faster strongman style carry? (58:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What can a big, bulky guy do to slim down and get smaller? (1:05:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - If you have a client, male or female, and they are not losing weight, what blood tests should I send them to look for that could be affecting their weight loss? (1:17:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How should someone feel during a cut? (1:34:10)

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May 20, 2024
  • Introducing MAPS Muscle Mommy. (1:12)

  • How the industry has lied to women the most and has shifted. (3:53)

  • The importance of the sustainability piece. (7:50)

  • The INCREDIBLE side effects of proper strength training. (11:02)

  • Muscle vs. body fat. (14:25)

  • What is this program geared towards? (19:19)

  • Understanding metabolic flexibility. (20:39)

  • Feeling empowered. (26:05)

  • Breaking down the programming and what it includes. (28:30)

  • How to get the program today! (39:39)

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May 18, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When lifting weights, the rest periods are almost as important as the exercises themselves. DON’T SKIP THEM! (1:49)

  • Using Joy Mode to get you in the zone. (12:45)

  • Cash and cocaine. (13:52)

  • Misconceptions surrounding having credit. (16:18)

  • Pandemic amnesia. (29:12)

  • Staged or real? The rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. (32:40)

  • Misleading polls and evolutionary trends. (36:35)

  • Lost fights. (42:30)

  • The steak tips from Butcher Box are fire! (51:02)

  • Paintball security cameras and bad business models. (52:11)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (58:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - I fall asleep quickly but wake up several times throughout the night. Any ideas on why this is? (59:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Last time I ran MAPS Powerlift I felt like I underestimated my 1 rep max, which was still a PR, but I for sure had more to give. Is this a by-feel thing or is there a percentage range that would be good to aim for? (1:15:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Why does my stomach bloat after meals? (1:29:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I initiate the process of rediscovering my "why" so that I can once again commit to a structured program with tangible, meaningful goals? (1:36:59)

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  • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

  • Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order**

  • Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Free for a Year offer: Choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order! **

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May 17, 2024

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: There are NO shortcuts if you want to lose weight and look/feel better. (1:27)

  • Zero complaints with Caldera. (12:21)

  • Practicing what you preach. (14:28)

  • Equinox’s brilliant new membership plan. (22:07)

  • Mind Pump Live is coming soon! (29:20)

  • Least favorite things to do in the business. (33:13)

  • Knowing yourself and being confident. (43:39)

  • Evidence towards a great flood. (48:55)

  • Favorite dinosaur as a kid. (50:56)

  • Mind Pumps’ “one asks” before they die. (54:16)

  • Shout out to the FREE How to Squat Like a Pro guide! (58:37)

  • #Quah question #1 - Thoughts on natural supplements to boost Testosterone? (59:33)

  • #Quah question #2 - Can you build muscle on MAPS 15? (1:03:22)

  • #Quah question #3 - What priming exercises do you guys recommend doing before bench pressing? (1:06:32)

  • #Quah question #4 - How can a new mom mitigate the effects of lack of sleep for recovery and muscle building? (1:09:25)

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  • Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order of their best products **

  • Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 20% off your first order **

People Mentioned

May 16, 2024
  • How common is mold? (2:13)

  • Mold can and will affect everybody. (5:08)

  • The hierarchy of mold. (6:53)

  • How much do filtration systems help mitigate symptoms? (9:21)

  • The scale of mold tests. (10:21)

  • The typical symptoms of mold exposure. (12:20)

  • Her traumatizing mold story and how she got better. (15:47)

  • Defining remediation. (18:03)

  • The steps to see if you have mold exposure. (19:46)

  • Is the removal process expensive? (21:07)

  • Supplements or methods that support detox pathways. (28:02)

  • The correlation between trauma and autoimmune issues. (40:20)

  • The common misdiagnosis for people who have mold exposure. (43:55)

  • Things, nutritionally, that can exasperate or help make your mold symptoms better. (49:32)

  • Sings in your house that you may have mold. (54:20)

  • Steps you can take to stop repeated issues. (1:00:10)

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May 15, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to strength training, there are two general ways to approach it. (2:11)

  • An appreciation for high-level sports athletes. (15:04)

  • Some kids need sports. (21:03)

  • The demonization of meat. (24:31)

  • Fake virtue signaling. (29:52)

  • Highlighting the importance of exercise along with taking GLP-1s. (33:25)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Hooters Air. (48:31)

  • You feel Ned. (52:17)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (53:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - I’d like to be able to increase my strength enough to match the female standards of 1x bodyweight squat, .75x bodyweight bench, and 2x bodyweight deadlift. Is that even possible for me? (55:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Why is it so much harder for women to lose weight than men? (1:07:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Am I too lean to gain muscle? (1:18:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - I am curious, how long you should give yourself to train for a powerlifting competition? (1:27:40)

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May 13, 2024
  • What are GLP-1s? (2:03)

  • Future ground-breaking intervention or fad? (3:10)

  • How do they make people lose weight? (5:16)

  • The Truth about “Ozempic Face and The Factors Contributing to it. (10:26)

  • #1 - Losing fat will reduce how filled out your face looks. (11:29)

  • #2 - Not eating enough protein will reduce collagen production. (12:48)

  • #3 - Not eating enough fats will make skin appear older, and cell integrity is reduced. (15:48)

  • #4 - Lack of hydration. (18:11)

  • #5- Losing muscle adds to skin sag. (19:05)

  • #6 - Nutrient deficient. (23:35)

  • The Top Supplements to Remedy.

  • #1 – Take a protein powder or essential amino acids. (26:58)

  • #2 - Take fish oil. (29:12)

  • #3 - Take multivitamins. (29:25)

  • #4 – HMB/creatine. (30:20)

  • #5 - Strength training. (31:59)

  • #6 - Drink plenty of water. (34:20)

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  • Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram  

 

May 11, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: BUILD MUSCLE to drastically improve your health! (1:45)

  • Risk vs. reward when it comes to kids and contact sports. (15:19)

  • Dispelling misinformation on Sal’s tattoo. (19:25)

  • Adam at his lowest weight since competing days. (20:42)

  • Educating the audience on the accuracy of body fat tests. (27:55)

  • The Happy Drops from Organifi are CRUSHING! (32:04)

  • A wedding reception gone TERRIBLY wrong. (36:43)

  • That one-time Justin got stuck on a rollercoaster. (37:47)

  • Adam’s embarrassing text. (39:08)

  • Highlighting how we misunderstand studies or data. (43:06)

  • Storytelling and teaching lessons. (46:05)

  • How to get 10 clients in 10 days. (50:40)

  • Shout out to Hippy Feet socks! (51:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What sort of training/conditioning would you suggest aiding with dance lifts? (57:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Would you have any suggestions on how to program for 75 Hard to finish strong and not be worn out or injured? (1:09:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I work on body parts that are lagging? (1:24:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I’ve had a string of injuries, any advice on how to remedy this? (1:37:52)

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May 10, 2024

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: Understand yourself first to move forward. (1:57)

  • A big win for Justin and Sal. (22:12)

  • As you get older, it gets easier. (24:32)

  • The most difficult body parts to overtrain. (33:03)

  • Red light therapy and psoriasis. (35:57)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Lactobacillus Reuteri. (39:51)

  • The easiest-to-digest protein powder, EVER! (42:50)

  • In-person ‘trainer’ events vs. live events with fans. (44:47)

  • Is legalizing drugs better or worse for society? (48:05)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:00:16)

  • #Quah question #1 - Whenever I travel, I end up losing weight because I am so scared of perfectly tracking food that I end up restricting. How do you balance staying active and choosing healthy meals while away without being overly restrictive? (1:01:12)

  • #Quah question #2 - What are the most useful certifications for a new aspiring personal trainer going into the industry? What should I start with to get my foot in the door? (1:04:31)

  • #Quah question #3 - If steps are controlled, does it matter if you get them from long-distance running or walking and would it affect your muscle building? (1:07:05)

  • #Quah question #4 - Any benefit to "pre-exhausting" large muscles before compound lifts? That way you can use lighter weight and still reach close to failure with less risk. (1:10:09)

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  • Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. **

  • Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! **

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May 9, 2024
  • What is the difference between your biological vs. chronological age? (2:10)

  • What metrics does the test cover? (3:17)

  • Have they connected these markers/tests to age-related symptoms? (5:03)

  • The success of reducing one’s biological age. (7:07)

  • Why all these specialty bio hacks are worthless if you’re not healthy. (9:07)

  • Good vs. bad methylators. (10:26)

  • It all comes down to bio-individuality. (16:33)

  • Revealing the guy’s Biological Age test results. (18:31)

  • Adam. (22:01)

  • Sal. (25:22)

  • Doug. (26:30)

  • Justin. (29:00)

  • Who is more neanderthal? (30:11)

  • What causes us to age slower or faster? (33:04)

  • The top supplements to slow aging. (33:52)

  • How anything that is good for us can be negative if taken too much. (39:39)

  • The best methods to reduce oxidative stress. (44:05)

  • It’s all about finding the right level for you. (51:15)

  • How often should one take this test and where can you get it? (53:56)

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May 8, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When you're working with weights, go with full range of motion. (2:12)

  • That’s your private time. (16:38)

  • Nostradamus Sal on GLP-1s. (19:40)

  • The delicate dance of being in a caloric deficit and NOT losing muscle with the body fat. (25:20)

  • At what age can you beat Dad? (32:01)

  • Wild caught vs. farm salmon. (34:03)

  • Lessons learned from the most recent conversation with John Delony. (38:20)

  • Why you should get a living trust. (41:12)

  • Seeing old friends and being recognized. (46:45)

  • The move towards Christianity. (50:08)

  • Shout out to the FREE How to Squat Like a Pro guide! (55:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What advice would you give to an “introverted/extrovert” who prefers lifting alone but wants to try and break out of their shell and socialize with others at the gym due to the benefits of having spotters, accountability buddies, access to trainers, and other perspectives in health and fitness in general? (56:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - I am training minimally, but still feeling overtrained. What am I doing wrong? (1:10:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Does eating high protein cause digestive issues? (1:23:05)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How would you implement a GLP-1 with a time sensitive weight loss? (1:32:52)

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May 6, 2024
  • Properly applied exercise will change your life in PROFOUND ways, and vice versa with improperly applied exercise. (2:46)

  • Speculating on why this is more common with people who have chosen fitness as a profession. (3:39)

  • Nine Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Exercise

  • #1 - Your friends or family tell you you’re too obsessed. (6:17)

  • #2 - When sick, injured, or run down you don’t take time off. (9:02)

  • #3 - Doing less in the gym with equal results is less appealing to you. (11:22)

  • #4 - Missing a day in the gym causes stress in your life. (13:55)

  • #5 - You feel stronger when returning from forced time off. (16:32)

  • #6 - You aren’t healthy. (22:18)

  • #7 - You allow the mirror or scale to drive your gym routine or choice of exercise. (25:05)

  • #8 - You take grey market substances to try and accelerate results. (28:00)

  • #9 - You leave your workout feeling sick or having a headache. (33:05)

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May 4, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want your clients to succeed, you MUST focus on their mind/their psychology. (1:52)

  • The better strategy when it comes to nutrition and dieting. (7:07)

  • The INCREDIBLE benefits of walking after eating. (13:11)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (14:54)

  • The balancing act of influencing your kids to play sports. (17:17)

  • Storytelling with Mind Pump. (22:58)

  • Need more Caldera? (25:27)

  • We are about to see the world of performance-enhancing drugs explode! (28:50)

  • Crazy survival story! (42:00)

  • Reimagining the jail industrial complex. (45:30)

  • Come see Mind Pump Live and learn more about the cutting science of peptides! (55:17)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Can an imbalance in my back be causing more pain when flat bench pressing? (57:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I eat high protein on a budget? (1:05:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the best exercise programs that I can do at nighttime, where I can still see gains or at least maintain muscle while also mitigating/disrupting sleep? (1:15:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - As I approach my 40th birthday in August, I wonder what should be next for my fitness journey? (1:22:06)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

  • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

  • Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order of their best products **

  • For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump

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May 3, 2024

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: There is NO secret time to eat to lose body fat and build muscle. Listen to your body! (1:58)

  • Boost your mood with Happy Drops from Organifi! (11:00)

  • Slimy or fair game? The trend of hijacking your name, image and/or likeness to sell other brands' products’. (18:37)

  • Posture straps, beneficial or a waste of money? (24:27)

  • Natural signs of beauty that display good health vs. societal imposed ideals of beauty. (29:18)

  • Should the death penalty exist? (34:43)

  • The top things in science that are the murkiest, and the importance of admitting when you are wrong. (43:05)

  • Why the delivery method matters when it comes to taking probiotics for the gut. (48:04)

  • Mind Pump’s excitement for their car track day in Vegas. (50:32)

  • Integrating new tech into old-school methods. (54:20)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:01:06)

  • #Quah question #1 - What can I do instead of chin-ups and dips in MAPS Anabolic? I'm in phase two and still can’t do more than one. (1:02:02)

  • #Quah question #2 - Which is better for perfecting a pull-up? Bands or an assisted pull-up machine? (1:05:17)

  • #Quah question #3 - How would you train a client who is coming back from vacation? Would you start slowly and get back to where you ended up before they took off? (1:08:49)

  • #Quah question #4 - What workout routine would you recommend for my mom who is in her mid-60s? She has very little gym experience. (1:11:07)

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May 2, 2024
  • The importance of making time for yourself. (1:30)

  • The MASSIVE misconception that you must sacrifice something. (6:38)

  • Four Ways Prioritizing Your Fitness Makes You a Better Mom

  • #1 - Fitness improves your ability to deal with stress. (8:02)

  • #2 - Exercise is a proven anxiolytic/antidepressant. (13:35)

  • #3 - Take some time away for sanity. (19:06)

  • #4 - It’s pro-self-care. (22:09)

  • The key is to train PROPERLY. Consider these metrics. (24:02)

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May 1, 2024

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it’s important to START with an isolation lift before a compound lift. (1:57)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, The John Delony Show – She Wants More Sex Than I Do. (12:41)

  • Why the guys LOVE live events. (20:13)

  • Do anti-inflammatories stunt growth? (25:04)

  • The internet is undefeated. (30:57)

  • Reimagining the education system. (32:21)

  • Recreational cannabis use connected to cognitive decline. (34:53)

  • How the media likes to demonize exercise. (41:01)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, PBD Podcast with Suge Knight. (43:30)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (53:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – As I get closer to my upcoming season this fall, how can I continue to gain muscle while also balancing/focusing on playing soccer? What program do you recommend for these two stages? (53:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I am currently running  MAPS Aesthetic and I was wondering if I can swim 10 lengths/3 times instead of doing the focus sessions? Would it have the same effect? (1:04:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can you control where specifically you want an area to grow or is it inevitable that there will be overall growth and is it genetics that determines a person’s shape? (1:13:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I prevent reoccurring injuries with my rhomboids and traps? (1:27:15)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

  • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

  • See and hang out with Mind Pump, LIVE! Saturday, June 15 · 1pm PDT Bellagio Las Vegas. Click the link here for more details. 

  • Don't miss our Mother's Day Sale on now through May 1st!
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  • Listen to the Dr. John Delony Show wherever you get your podcasts or click the link here

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