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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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2534: The Top 5 Ways to Break Through a Training Plateau & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Feb 15, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 plateau busters! (1:48)

  • Cheat vs. strict curls. Which are better for progress? (20:11)

  • Omega-3s can slow the aging process. (27:39)

  • Real vs lab-created shilajit. (30:29)

  • Creatine and head trauma. (34:54)

  • Cannabis legalization/rehab increase. (36:56)

  • Scary smartphone statistics. (48:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it bad to lift a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 8 or 9 every time I workout? (52:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I’ve hit my protein target easily at 1600-1700 calories. However, I am not reaching the 2633 caloric target. Am I okay to continue or should I try to hit the 2633 target too? (1:06:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – As an “athlete,” would I be good to just run Performance/Performance 15 forever? (1:12:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Do you think autoimmunity, Hashimoto's in particular, makes it difficult to build muscle? (1:20:40)

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2533: The Best Style of Workout if You Only Have 3 Days a Week & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Feb 14, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST style of workout if you only have 3 days a week to try to burn fat, build muscle, and get lean. (2:05)

  • More ALARMING news on microplastics. (17:57)

  • Probiotics to improve the body’s immune system. (29:01)

  • Justin’s training philosophy going into his upcoming YouTube series. (32:15)

  • The startling progression of Sal’s bag and what’s currently in it. (42:30)

  • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (45:20)

  • Magnus Carlsen is a SPECIAL mind. (48:10)

  • Justin’s “Uncle Rico” moment. (53:21)

  • #Quah question #1 – What are the best mobility movements for someone sitting at a desk for 8+ hours a day? (58:45)

  • #Quah question #2 – I am training for a Hyrox, what MAPS program would be best for training? (1:03:10)

  • #Quah question #3 – My neck and upper traps are tight. Every time I try to do your mobility stuff like wall slides and handcuffs with rotation, it makes it worse. What should I do? (1:07:02)

  • #Quah question #4 – What’s the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Should you be taking both? Thoughts on prebiotic sodas? Are they worth it? (1:11:34)

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2532: STOP Trying to Go From 30% to 10% Body Fat... Do This Instead 0
Feb 13, 2025

STOP Trying to Go From 30% to 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead!

  • The BIGGEST mistake people make when trying to do this. (1:08)

  • Changing your approach. (3:09)

  • STOP Trying to Go From 30% Body Fat To 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead!

  • #1 - Get stronger. (5:47)

  • #2 - Get healthier. (9:50)

  • #3 - Change your relationship with food. (16:50)

  • Questions:

  • How many calories should I be eating to lose fat without starving myself? (26:59)

  • How do I figure out how much protein, carbs, and fat I should be eating? (29:29)

  • Do I need to completely cut out carbs to get lean, or is there a smarter way? (31:45)

  • What are the best foods to keep me full while I’m trying to lose weight? (34:04)

  • How do I deal with cravings? I keep wanting snacks even though I’m trying to stay on track! (36:07)

  • Does intermittent fasting really work, or is it just another fad? (38:50)

  • Is it okay to have a cheat meal every week, or will that totally mess up my progress? (40:59)

  • How do I stick to my diet when I eat out with friends or family? (44:44)

  • Should I be taking any supplements to help burn fat or build muscle while I’m dieting? (46:25)

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2531: The Top 5 Fat Burning & Muscle Building Super Foods 0
Feb 12, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 fat-burning muscle-building superfoods. (2:22)

  • Aging spikes. (15:12)

  • A supplement with PROFOUND benefits as you age. (24:42)

  • Cannabinoids and their effect on sleep. (29:28)

  • Who are kids most likely to misbehave in front of? (36:13)

  • The product family members love the most. (50:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What are some ways I can get my legs to grow more muscle with the two months left I have in my bulk? (56:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any training and diet tips for a larger athletic guy trying to maintain strength while optimally losing weight for better overall health? (1:08:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I balance the mental health benefits of exercise with the potential physical strain of overtraining? (1:19:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What should a year of training look like for someone who had never done less than 6 reps in the gym, until doing some MAPS programs, but wants to transition into powerlifting? (1:32:38)

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2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine 0
Feb 10, 2025

Why All Women Should Take Creatine

  • The four myths surrounding creatine and why all women should take it. (1:21)

  • #1 - Creatine makes you bulky. (3:38)

  • #2 - Creatine makes you bloated. (9:58)

  • #3 - Creatine makes you gain weight. (17:48)

  • #4 - Creatine is unsafe. (21:08)

  • Questions: 

  • Is there a best time to take creatine? (28:26)

  • Who should not take creatine? (28:59)

  • Does creatine cause hair loss? (30:01)

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2529: Trying to Lose Weight? Avoid These 3 Common “Healthy” Breakfast Choices (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Feb 8, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Trying to lose weight? Avoid these 3 common “healthy” breakfast choices. (1:41)

  • What is the RIGHT way to perform a bicep curl? (16:40)

  • The more extreme a diet is, the louder its supporters are going to be. (27:15)

  • Ruining microwave popcorn for everyone. (32:58)

  • Justin’s bad morning. (37:58)

  • GLP-1s: A net positive or negative for society? (42:04)

  • Sal’s paradigm-shifting fitness tool. (47:25)

  • Saffron for depression and anxiety. (50:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I want to get to the next level but have hit a plateau. Any advice on how I should proceed? (55:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Can my body think that it’s not getting the proper rest and in turn feeling like a hostage state and survival mode? Could this be affecting my muscle and strength gains? (1:05:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I’m wondering about powerlifting specifically since it is overall strength that’s hitting each muscle group twice is it the best option? (1:18:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you speak to the spiritual benefits of exercise, specifically weight/resistance training? (1:24:32)

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2528: The Most Underrated Hacks to Enhance the Fat Loss Effects of Walking (Listener Coaching) 0
Feb 7, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST underrated hacks to enhance the fat loss effects of walking. (2:00)

  • Electrify your workout. (16:32)

  • Enter now to win a scholarship through Rock Recovery Center. (28:40)

  • The effects of reading. (29:27)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (33:06)

  • The dream of your kids following in your footsteps. (33:46)

  • The myth of not being able to live on a single income. (41:19)

  • Where do you spend the most time in your house? (49:54)

  • Homemade beef jerky hack! (54:04)

  • #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on colostrum? Seems like it’s getting popular and would love to know what you guys think and when/if you would find it useful. (58:10)

  • #Quah question #2 – How did the overhead squat assessment become the go-to for movement patterns and posture? What other assessments do you find to be valuable? (1:01:48)

  • #Quah question #3 – I'm a 48-year-old powerlifter. How can I keep my joints healthy so that I can continue lifting as long as possible? (1:04:31)

  • #Quah question #4 – How many years would you guys have stuck with this had you not been successful within a few years? (1:08:02)

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2527: Breaking the February Fitness Funk... Staying Motivated After January 0
Feb 6, 2025

Breaking the February Fitness Funk | Staying Motivated After January

  • Common reasons people drop off going to the gym in February. (1:13)

  • Five methods to solve the problem of staying motivated after January. (5:12)

  • #1 - Have an easy to commit to option. (6:36)

  • #2 - Change the style of workout. (15:18)

  • #3 - Make a more realistic commitment for time. (19:12)

  • #4 - Read/watch something fitness-related every day. (22:44)

  • #5 - Hire a coach. (27:08)

  • Questions:

  • If I reduce my training frequency, how much are my results going to slow down? (29:17)

  • Is doing a little really better than nothing? (31:07)

  • How do I know if a coach is good or bad? (32:31)

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2526: Four Steps to RADICALLY Better Skin in 30 Days (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Feb 5, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Four steps to RADICALLY better skin in 30 days! (2:01)

  • Exercise vs. sleep. (18:16)

  • Will this new gym concept catch on? (20:43)

  • Youth and side hustles. (28:20)

  • The biggest mistake serial entrepreneurs make. (34:34)

  • Yet another great example of the body’s ability to adapt. (38:58)

  • How we as a county tend to let regulations get in the way. (40:42)

  • The future of AI. (46:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Will reducing my training limit my goals of building muscle and building my metabolism? (58:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it wrong that I sometimes perform exercises with my clients? (1:10:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Should I eat 130 grams of protein because that’s the weight the world thinks I should be? (1:26:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Would I be an appropriate client for your live webinars or coaching? (1:35:04)

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2525: Five Steps to Build a $10,000/Month Fitness & Coaching Business in 2025 0
Feb 3, 2025

 5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025

  • Fitness coaching is rewarding if you love fitness and people. (1:05)

  • Why is the turnover rate so high? (4:23)

  • 5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025

  • #1 - Talk to people every day. (7:52)

  • #2 - Practice your presentation. (18:19)

  • #3 - Block 30 minutes a day for learning. (23:56)

  • #4 - Use social media properly (to support your clients). (29:45)

  • #5 - Use a mix of in-person and virtual is best. (35:11)

  • Questions: 

  • How much does the average trainer make? (37:36)

  • What kinds of clients are the best to get? (40:11)

  • What hours do trainers work? (42:08)

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2524: Top 3 Signs You’re Losing Fat & NOT Muscle (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Feb 1, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 3 signs you’re losing fat and NOT muscle. (1:53)

  • Are squeem’s becoming a trend again? (14:51)

  • Zoolander in real life. (22:01)

  • Fashion isn’t about what looks good, but WHO is wearing it. (24:34)

  • Who won the worst photo contest? (31:04)

  • A more appropriate route for fat loss for MOST people than GLP-1s. (32:57)

  • Will we see a change in pharmaceutical advertising? (36:43)

  • Vaccinations and neurodevelopmental disorders. (38:08)

  • Scary Apple wristband lawsuit. (44:59)

  • Fighting the urge when your kid shows an interest in something you love. (47:47)

  • The use of social media to build a fitness business has been misunderstood. (50:58)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I’ve recently switched over from CrossFit/competitive weightlifting to traditional strength training. Any advice on where I should go from here to keep up my peak fitness levels? (54:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is my current programming too intense or unsustainable? (1:10:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Could my hypermobility be the reason I’ve been so slow to gain after being consistent for so many years, or is that just from my lack of food and overtraining? (1:28:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I look like a trainer and not like I need to hire one? (1:42:32)

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2523: Instead of Trying to Lose Weight, Do THIS (Listener Coaching) 0
Jan 31, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP trying to lose 20lbs in 30 days! Do THIS instead. (1:55)

  • Why it’s not just about body fat percentage, but the QUALITY of that muscle. (16:13)

  • Mind Pump’s core message to their audience. (23:05)

  • The hallmark of mental health issues. (28:52)

  • Personal takeaways from the Erica Komisar episode. (32:12)

  • A milestone win with your teenage kid. (41:06)

  • LMNT gives back to firefighters and people affected by the LA fires. (43:39)

  • Elon is an odd bird. (45:36)

  • Mind Pump goes down the third rail. (47:12)

  • Breaking down the announced Stargate AI Project. (49:34)

  • Need to improve your sleep? Try THIS! (54:01)

  • Netflix’s next BIG move. (55:20)

  • #Quah question #1 – Do you have any dietary tips for a couple with opposite goals? For example, one wants to bulk, the other wants to lean out. What are some of the best strategies to help both individuals meet their goals? (59:20)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do I get my husband to be more adamant about taking care of his body (i.e. being more active and eating more protein/veggies) without him rebelling? We want a baby and I’m trying to make him realize his health is important too. (1:01:35)

  • #Quah question #3 – How do you deal with a client whom you genuinely can’t stand to be around, but you can’t cut them because you’re trying to build a schedule? (1:07:20)

  • #Quah question #4 – Why doesn't Mind Pump recommend MAPS Anabolic Advanced? I’ve only ever heard you recommend Anabolic. Is it an inferior program in the grand scheme of MAPS programs to follow? (1:15:05)

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2522: Athletic Training Secrets With Alex Whitehair 0
Jan 30, 2025

Athletic Training Secrets with Alex Whitehair

  • His background in the fitness and training space. (1:57)

  • Where did he get his inspiration? (6:32)

  • Translating application to action. (7:41)

  • How he assesses an athlete. (12:48)

  • The challenge of working with an athlete and not disrupting their timing or technique. (15:21)

  • How athletes are SO different from sport to sport. (18:16)

  • The difficulty in communicating recovery to his athletes. (20:23)

  • The various training modalities and how he would use them. (21:25)

  • Why if you’re going to add in one area, you need to dial back in another area. (24:10)

  • Risk vs reward. (27:03)

  • Why training cycles are important. (29:17)

  • The tools he uses and why. (33:05)

  • Exercises with the most value. (35:08)

  • A sports connoisseur. (42:43)

  • The most difficult athlete to train. (43:54)

  • Proud athlete comeback story. (48:29)

  • Lessons learned from Bruce Lee’s training. (52:31)

  • How he uses isometrics with his athletes. (58:09)

  • The differences between training men and women. (59:48)

  • Plyometrics AREN’T meant for conditioning. (1:03:37)

  • What does his business model look like? (1:10:00)

  • Downsides of building a business on social media. (1:11:19)

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2521: Doing THIS Can Reduce Your Risk of Depression & Early Death (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 29, 2025

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach 3 Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Would you like to live longer, have fewer strokes and heart attacks, have a lower chance of becoming depressed, be less likely to have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and more likely to survive cancer for a longer period, survive a major operation more often…DO THIS! (2:50)

  • It’s wedding season! Get decked out in State & Liberty. (15:43)

  • Thoughts on getting married at a younger age. (21:30)

  • Grip strength standards for men & women. (26:58)

  • The compounded effects of being without your phone. (32:29)

  • Homemade jerky. (40:22)

  • Presidents net worth before and after taking office. (42:45)

  • The history of Presidential pardons. (45:50)

  • AI training in sports. (51:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I fix the hip pain I feel when lying on a flat bench? (58:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Have you ever met a real-life intuitive eater? (1:04:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I gain strength and increase in weights and reps without gaining muscle mass? (1:14:10)

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2520: The Best Diet for 2025 0
Jan 27, 2025

The Best Diet for 2025

  • Taking the five most popular diets and ranking them based on the following criteria: Fat loss, muscle gain, longevity, and sustainability. (1:36)

    • Mediterranean diet. (5:06)

    • Keto diet. (12:13)

    • Plant-based diet. (19:21)

    • Paleo diet. (24:59)

    • Intermittent fasting. (28:44)

  • Why Mind Pump doesn’t believe in diets. (33:02)

  • Questions: 

  • What is the worst diet you have ever heard of? (34:23)

  • Do I even need to be on a diet to lose weight? (36:11)

  • What’s just one thing I can do with my diet that will have a really big impact? (37:56)

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2519: Dumbbell Flys vs. Cable Flys... The Better Chest Builder Revealed (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 25, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Dumbbell vs cable flies for chest: Which is better? (1:45)

  • Not only does elderberry help with not getting sick, but it helps with insulin sensitivity. (16:01)

  • Why most people should take a probiotic. (18:14)

  • Be careful how you talk around your kids. (23:00)

  • Feeling sassy. (25:55)

  • Addressing the controversy surrounding the Erica Komisar podcast. (28:00)

  • UFO retrieval program. (37:58)

  • Trump knows how to play the game of politics. (40:04)

  • Crypto is crushing! (43:52)

  • Shout out to the Biggest Heist Ever on Netflix! (46:15)

  • National Green Juice Day! (49:43)

  • Has Adam lost his shoe credibility? (52:29)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How you guys might approach this kind of process to optimize patient progress while being a little more “hands off?” (57:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What are your thoughts on protein timing? Does it make a difference to consume the protein surrounding times of activity? (1:10:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I know if I am eating too low of calories while on the GLP-1? (1:18:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I have a pelvic torsion and I'm unsure how to correct it or if it's safe to continue lifting. Any advice? (1:29:29)

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2518: Five Tips for Amazing Sleep (Listener Coaching) 0
Jan 24, 2025

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. 

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 PROVEN factors for amazing sleep. (2:06)

  • The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods. (20:17)

  • Living off the land and doing things yourself. (27:03)

  • Is fake meat good to eat? (33:21)

  • Why don’t we all have parachutes? (40:40)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: “Custom of the Sea.” (43:16)

  • Red light therapy and fat loss. (46:46)

  • Treating viruses with viruses. (49:20)

  • #Quah question #1 – I work out from home and have limited weights, will increasing my reps have a similar effect as increasing the weight? (55:47)

  • #Quah question #2 – I’m training for my first bikini competition in April. My coach provided me with a meal plan with no gluten or dairy because she says these foods are inflammatory. I don't have any food intolerances so I’m wondering if I need to eliminate these foods this far out from the competition. I don't want to develop any digestion issues later by excluding these from my diet for so long. (58:38)

  • #Quah question #3 – Do you have a 1 day a week program? That’s all I have time to commit to. (1:01:18)

  • #Quah question #4 – If you've got to the point where you feel like you are big enough or too big, how do you transition your diet and protein goal and your workout routine? (1:04:50)

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2517: Hip Thrusts vs Squats… Which Builds a Rounder Butt? 0
Jan 23, 2025

Hip Thrusts vs Squats…What Builds a Rounder Butt?

  • The BIGGEST debate in fitness. (1:22)

  • The evolution of hip thrusts. (3:56)

  • What do the studies say? (5:57)

  • The points that support hip thrusts vs squats. What builds a rounder butt?

  • Squats load heavier in a stretched position. (8:05)

  • Hip thrusts are easier to connect to. (10:51)

  • Squats have greater functional carryover. (14:17)

  • Hip thrusts require less skill. (17:57)

  • Squats build better legs. (21:28)

  • Hip thrusts can be done more frequently. (24:54)

  • The winner is…(26:57)

  • Questions:

  • If I squat and hip thrust, how should I program them? (30:42)

  • How should I eat if I want to grow my butt? (31:49)

  • Is the Stairmaster good for building the butt? (32:50)

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2516: Flat Bench Vs. Incline Bench… Which Builds a Better Chest? 0
Jan 22, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Flat vs incline bench. Which is better for chest development? (2:28)

  • How sauna use affects all-cause mortality. (12:49)

  • Shocking rehab statistics. (23:24)

  • 17-year tradition. (27:10)

  • The nostalgia factor of photo albums. (29:05)

  • Will TikTok get banned? (32:36)

  • Going down the third rail with Mind Pump. (34:58)

  • Kids and understanding their relationship with technology. (37:52)

  • Who brings out the worst in you? (51:16)

  • The benefits of using peptides for the skin. (53:30)

  • Shout out to Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump! (55:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you think my kratom usage may be affecting my gains? (57:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice for the digital nomad who just turned 30 on how to maximize personal growth and grow their business? (1:11:18)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What do you guys suggest I do to improve my grip? (1:26:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I would modify a usual assessment test when first meeting an older client who suffered a stroke? Should I focus more on machines that provide a set range of motion to build some initial muscle? (1:32:02)

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2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 0
Jan 20, 2025

Become a Successful Trainer in 2025

  • Statistics to illustrate the potential of becoming a trainer. (1:13)

  • Built in purpose. (8:55)

  • Personal growth. (11:03)

  • Learn to maximize your opportunities and efforts. (12:05)

  • 5 Steps to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025.

  • #1 - Know your numbers. (13:09)

  • #2 - Learn SALES. (21:41)

  • #3 - Educate yourself. (27:22)

  • #4 - Find a mentor. (32:11)

  • #5 - Build a network. (37:57)

  • Questions: 

  • What are the best certifications?  (41:52)

  • Is a degree necessary or valuable? (43:28)

  • Which is better, a big box gym or private studio? (45:38)

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2514: Focus on Behaviors Instead of Feelings to Get Lean & Jacked (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 18, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s not the feelings, it’s the BEHAVIOR. Don’t deny, bury, or avoid feelings. Embrace them. (2:14)

  • The number one challenge with breakfast. (22:41)

  • Boy energy. (26:03)

  • The history of Nerf. (29:18)

  • The best peptides to raise growth hormone. (33:23)

  • Justin recaps Everett’s first basketball game. (36:56)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Wesley Huff on The Joe Rogan Experience. (43:10)

  • Is peak Oprah viewership smaller than Joe Rogan’s? (48:32)

  • Doug updates the audience on his Joymode experience. (56:15)

  • Shout out to Dr. Becky Kennedy! (58:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What program of yours should I get to help me and any additional advice for a chronic over-exerciser, who knows what to do and can tell clients and everyone else and believe it, but say to myself "That is what works for them" but not for me? (59:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I'd love to learn more about correctional exercises, so do you guys have a recommended place to go for that? Also, should I jump head-first into that or just go back to college to get my PT degree or something similar? (1:22:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I too old to start my own personal training business? Also, to start from scratch, what are my first steps? (1:33:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Have you guys heard any research about the effects of CBD on glucose levels? (1:45:49)

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2513: Our Top 5 Favorite Fitness Snacks (Listener Coaching) 0
Jan 17, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Our top 5 favorite fitness snacks. (1:58)

  • The health risks of loneliness. (15:05)

  • Take a walk with Brain.fm. (22:38)

  • Mind Pump Book Club: The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government. (26:43)

  • How effective isometrics are for strengthening tendons. (30:53)

  • This is a sad new makeup trend. (32:03)

  • A painting touch-up gone wrong. (34:48)

  • When it’s fun to be a cop. (36:39)

  • If it’s predictable it’s preventable. (40:15)

  • Firefighting drones. (41:25)

  • Worst school photos. (43:33)

  • The guy’s Caldera favorites. (49:09)

  • We created formal education! (49:54)

  • #Quah question #1 – What is the biggest difference you guys see with someone who eats a high protein diet containing protein powders/bars/shakes vs someone who eats high protein 100% through whole natural foods? (56:46)

  • #Quah question #2 – Which variation of shrugs do you all prefer? Hands in front, to the sides, or behind the back? (1:02:53)

  • #Quah question #3 – Is it true if you train abs with weights, it makes you grow a thick waist? (1:05:49)

  • #Quah question #4 – When is the best time to ask a client to get their hormones checked? (1:08:48)

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2512: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar 0
Jan 16, 2025

How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar

  • What inspired her to write her book ‘Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters’. (1:54)

  • The first 3 years are the first CRITICAL period of brain development. (4:52)

  • Various attachment disorders. (10:33)

  • Defining ‘learned helplessness’. (13:35)

  • The myths that children need daycare. (15:15)

  • Sleep with your children. (18:18)

  • Why little boys are more sensitive. (21:07)

  • Social-emotional development has to proceed with cognitive development. (24:59)

  • Regulating toughness and aggression. (28:24)

  • Mothers are the love objects of attachment, and fathers are the love objects of separation. (32:13)

  • Advocating for the importance of paid leave. (34:37)

  • The lost instinct. (37:53)

  • The causes of postpartum. (43:53)

  • Breastfeeding is best. (47:55)

  • The birthing effects on attachment. (51:49)

  • What can fathers do in the first three years to support? (54:46)

  • Young children benefit from being talked to. (57:14)

  • The greatest gift you can give your children. (59:15)

  • Can you repair attachment issues from the first three years? (1:00:07)

  • In adolescence, you have a second chance. (1:01:45)

  • The importance of the friends your kids choose. (1:04:12)

  • The impact of technology. (1:07:19)

  • Are children’s tantrums a reflection of the parents? (1:14:16)

  • Gentle separation process. (1:16:47)

  • Building the foundation of resilience. (1:18:45)

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2511: How Do You Know You Are Doing Fitness the Right Way? (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 15, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How do you know you are doing fitness the right way? You can tell by the fruits it produces. (2:03)

  • This is a reminder of how terribly abused caffeine is in modern society. (19:01)

  • When the joke goes too far. (22:54)

  • A HUGE milestone for Mind Pump Fitness Coaching. (28:12)

  • Husbands want peace, wives want safety. (32:31)

  • How your blood sugar affects your mood. (42:02)

  • Cannabinoids have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity. (43:06)

  • The censorship pendulum is swinging back. (49:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice would you guys have for me to be able to hit a 315 bench before I'm over the hill of age? (58:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How much strength loss should I expect during a cut? (1:10:22)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you guide someone with a binge eating disorder to a life of intuitive eating and eating until they are satisfied? (1:19:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Could you all talk about how physical and mental trauma impacts weight and progress? (1:30:14)

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2510: Building Fitness Habits That Actually Stick in 2025 0
Jan 13, 2025

Building Fitness Habits that Actually Stick in 2025

  • Shaming is a TERRIBLE way to get anybody to stay consistent. (1:21)

  • The data around why people fail to reach their fitness goals. (3:30)

  • Big reasons people fail:

  • Too much too soon. (8:15)

  • Not strength training. (17:06)

  • Using exhaustion, soreness, and intensity as gauges of a good workout. (25:21)

  • Focusing on the scale (instead of performance). (33:18)

  • Not having a plan. (36:23)

  • Questions: 

  • How should I start with strength training? (39:23)

  • What about cardio? (40:57)

  • What supplements should I take? (42:25)

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