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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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Dec 5, 2024

Success Secrets from Badass 8-Figure Entrepreneur Jasmine Star

  • Why she quit law school. (1:07)

  • Chose the unknown. (4:46)

  • Tapping into people’s emotions. (7:32)

  • The biggest mistake people make. (12:02)

  • Trading hours for dollars. (13:52)

  • If they ask, they are willing to pay. (16:53)

  • Content begets content. (20:40)

  • The moment that completely shifted what she was able to do. (21:54)

  • Acting and behaving like a successful entrepreneur. (25:10)

  • Gold-plated grit. (28:56)

  • The big mistakes people make trying to build an online business. (29:52)

  • The work ethic around learning and leveling up. (31:36)

  • The fear of letting people in. (36:20)

  • Specializing is the name of the game. (38:48)

  • Balancing work life and being a mother. (39:33)

  • Living in the cages that we construct for ourselves. (40:52)

  • The only person that stops you is YOU. (42:54)

  • If you don’t have a hater today, you are NOT doing it. (48:20)

  • If you don’t make a move, the move will happen to you. (50:24)

  • Her favorite part about the game of business. (52:42)

  • Her perspective on masterminds. (54:52)

  • She chose a frame for how she wanted to live in the world. (59:11)

  • How is the game changing for her now? (1:01:30)

  • Just DO! (1:04:43)

  • Social curator. (1:05:25)

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  • Cyber Monday Sale is ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code CYBERMONDAY. Sale: Monday, December 2nd and expire on Friday, December 6th.

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Dec 4, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re not building muscle this is why. (2:06)

  • Improving the health of your skin. (15:58)

  • Speculating on the DOGE impact. (17:26)

  • The conspiracy surrounding the Actor Bahn. (25:26)

  • Adam, future Twitch star? (28:44)

  • The top reasons why you may be waking up in the middle of the night. (35:00)

  • Sal’s snoring issues and marriage maturity. (38:29)

  • Shout out to Silo on Apple TV. (49:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you get past feeling like an imposter when starting to train people? (53:06)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What is the best way to train when traveling? (1:07:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What’s the most amount of running you can do without losing muscle? (1:16:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – As a new trainer, how should I approach a client who can’t do anything? (1:27:08)

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Dec 2, 2024

Your Blueprint for Single-Digit Body Fat

  • There are some things to understand regarding achieving single-digit body fat. (1:36)

  • Your Six Step Blueprint for Single Digit Body Fat

  • #1 – Single-digit body fat mindset. (9:26)

  • #2 - Track everything. (15:50)

  • #3 - Eat more and BUILD (high protein). (17:51)

  • #4 - Cut calories. (24:15)

  • #5 - Reduce training volume. (26:00)

  • #6 - Increase steps. (30:02)

  • Questions:

  • Is it worth it to get to single-digit body fat? (34:12)

  • What are the best high-protein foods for building? (37:18)

  • What are some tips to reduce cravings while cutting? (38:50)

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Nov 30, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three worst cardio mistakes everyone makes for fat loss. (2:08)

  • Improve your sleep risk-free for 30 days! (19:12)

  • Going down the rabbit hole of the origins of the ultra-processed food industry. (20:17)

  • RFK’s impact on the food industry. (42:37)

  • Eterna’s patent on stem cells. (44:32)

  • Doug’s not so secret. (45:32)

  • Shout out to Jeff Born! (53:23)

  • Triple entries for the Black Friday sale! (54:31)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you know when you are ready to run a MAPS program that is higher in volume? (55:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I increase my squat strength and build my confidence with this lift? (1:11:58)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – An update on the advice recommended on how to prepare and gain some muscle before attempting the 6th-degree black belt test in Santiago Chile last December. (1:20:32)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I gain muscle (not just maintain)? (1:34:20)

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Nov 29, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three things nobody tells you about creatine. (2:08)

  • Proud Dad moments. (15:48)

  • Poison oak sucks. (18:23)

  • Don’t read the comments. (20:26)

  • Government failures and conspiracies. (26:05)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Interactive 3D grid. (33:55)

  • Mind Pump Store’s FIRE sale. (36:02)

  • What hobbies do women find most attractive that men do? (39:29)

  • Organifi’s MASSIVE Black Friday sale! (47:01)

  • Poor policy. (47:42)

  • Pop metal. (51:31)

  • Shout out to the Modern Wisdom podcast with Matthew McConaughey. (52:50)

  • #Quah question #1 – Why was “muscle confusion” a popular thing once, and why do I still hear it sometimes? (57:08)

  • #Quah question #2 – Is it okay to give kids protein powder? (1:01:21)

  • #Quah question #3 – I hired a trainer and they have not shown up to the times due to sleeping in, etc. I’m frustrated. How do I just quit?  I feel like I’m quitting on myself. Any advice? (1:04:24)

  • #Quah question #4 – Since we are in the midst of the cold and flu season how should we adjust training, nutrition, and lifestyle habits when sick, or key things to think about to help reduce the risk of getting sick? (1:07:05)

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Nov 28, 2024

Our 10 Favorite MAPS Programs

  • The origin story of MAPS. (1:29)

  • Our 10 Favorite MAPS Programs

  • #1 - Fat loss (Anabolic). (3:41)

  • #2 - Strength (Powerlift). (5:44)

  • #3 - Conditioning (Performance). (9:13)

  • #4 - Bodybuilding (Aesthetic). (11:54)

  • #5 - Unconventional mass (Strong). (15:16)

  • #6 - Fun (Old time). (17:33)

  • #7 - Women (Muscle Mommy). (21:26)

  • #8 - Beginners (Starter). (23:10)

  • #9 - Moms and dads (15, 40+). (26:17)

  • #10 - Travel (Suspension). (29:09)

  • Questions:

  • If I’m a personal trainer, what programs should I own? (31:32)

  • What do you think of HIIT? (32:38)

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Nov 27, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: What happens when you do 100 push-ups every day for 30 days? (2:22)

  • How effective the hype machine is. (14:28)

  • Adam updates the audience on his rehab protocol from his recent injuries. (19:51)

  • What makes Ned’s magnesium stand above the rest? (23:17)

  • Sal needs an intervention. (26:44)

  • We are in for some weird times. (34:26)

  • Water buffaloes can swim how fast?! (35:38)

  • Updates on the roaming mountain lion. (37:55)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (42:28)

  • When you know you’re at a HIGH status. (45:29)

  • Puppet yelling. (47:30)

  • An example of why people do not trust the media. (49:14)

  • Shout out to Choki Valle. (51:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I ditch my trainer? I've hit some amazing PRs, but my body feels like s***. (52:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Thoughts on why I am getting lightheaded lifting early in the morning? (1:07:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I be a Muscle Mommy? (1:15:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How do I get my shoulders and back to fill out? (1:28:46)

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Nov 25, 2024

Calling Out the Fakes in Fitness with Goob

  • Where the nickname ‘Goob’ came from. (1:55)

  • How he got into strength training. (3:40)

  • 35 Eggs a Day: A Basic Guide to Fitness. (6:42)

  • When he fell in love with fitness. (9:57)

  • How he fell into personal training. (11:20)

  • What triggered him to go after fitness frauds? The driving force behind it? (15:33)

  • The art of digging into a story. (19:21)

  • Does he give people a second chance? Worry about retaliation? (23:02)

  • How does he balance his page yet make money? (28:53)

  • Safety measures around getting banned on social media. (29:35)

  • Doing this for a purpose. (30:26)

  • His strategy behind what stories he decides to dig into. (33:04)

  • His charitable drive. (34:20)

  • Does he have an endgame? (37:55)

  • Coping and dealing with a traumatic childhood. (38:25)

  • Dealing with the hand you’ve been dealt. (44:03)

  • Coming from privilege is a disadvantage. (46:11)

  • What does he want his big contribution to be? (54:46)

  • His journey of meeting other fitness professionals. (55:53)

  • His unique relationship with Andy Frisella and 1st Phorm. (58:22)

  • BIG watch guy. (1:07:22)

  • Why he chooses to stay away from addictive tendencies. (1:09:50)

  • Goob x Mind Pump toy drive collab. (1:13:30)

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  • NEXT 2 DAYS DOUBLE ENTRIES Black Friday Sale until Nov. 26th!  ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 20 entries, Program purchase - 10 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 3 entries. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. **

  • 35 Eggs A Day : A Basic Guide To Fitness

  • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

  • Mind Pump Free Resources

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Nov 23, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: You will not burn fat or build muscle unless you do this one thing first. (1:45)

  • The importance and value of trainers. (17:12)

  • Strategies for trainers to retain clients during the holiday season. (21:35)

  • More disturbing data on the loneliness epidemic. (25:06)

  • When your kids ask you questions about having a girlfriend. (32:44)

  • The best surgeons play video games. (38:20)

  • Expanding your mind with Brain.fm. (42:39)

  • Don’t mess with people’s kids! (45:41)

  • Don’t trust everything you read. (47:52)

  • Checking people with power and hope for America. (49:18)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Kyle! (56:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I use the same philosophy training with bands, as I would with free weights? (57:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – When I finish Split should I run another high-volume program since I've responded so well to it? Or should I change things up and give my body a break and do a MAPS 15 advance, or just challenge myself differently with Anabolic Advanced? (1:09:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I am wondering how much my steps should play a factor in my workout? (1:19:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Knowing that I am coming from this place of having a slow metabolism from overdoing cardio, do I stay the course with my own strength training programming or is there something else I can do to speed up my metabolism? (1:32:51)

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Nov 22, 2024
  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Being sedentary is deadly. (2:33)

  • Why we lose function as we age. (15:03)

  • What Adam is doing to address his most recent injuries. (18:44)

  • Creatine as a sleep supplement. (25:28)

  • Adam’s new protein shake hack. (30:35)

  • The grossest meal the guys have made. (34:14)

  • The gummy trend is real! (38:14)

  • Patience wins. (42:20)

  • Shout out to Premiere Spine & Sport. (54:08)

  • #Quah question #1 – How do you know if you're doing enough cardio to kill muscle gains? (55:57)

  • #Quah question #2 – I’ve always wondered why if to maintain muscle you need to do a lot less, like 1/7-1/9 of the volume, but then why do bodybuilding competitors always do so much volume in prep to maintain their muscle? (59:01)

  • #Quah question #3 – How can you stay consistent in a calorie deficit when you struggle with binging at night? (1:02:55)

  • #Quah question #4 – How do I jumpstart my appetite? It seems like I'm never hungry and most days I go without eating much. How do I fix that? (1:06:43)

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Nov 21, 2024

Four Fat Loss Supplements That ACTUALLY Work

  • The top-selling category of supplements is fat-burning supplements. (1:10)

  • Explaining the fat loss process. (3:30)

  • Supplements for fat burning are broken down into three categories. (7:44)

  • The two most effective ways fat burners work. (12:21)

  • Four Fat Loss Supplements That ACTUALLY Work:

  • #1 - Protein powder (build more muscle to speed up metabolism). (15:09)

  • #2 - Caffeine (to help with increased movement). (17:52)

  • #3 - Ashwagandha (to help the adaptation process). (20:12)

  • #4 - Creatine (muscle building to speed up metabolism). (22:33)

  • Questions:

  • Can supplements really make a big difference in fat loss? (25:01)

  • Can a multivitamin help with fat loss? (26:57)

  • How low should I bring my calories for fat loss? (28:54)

  • Is it true that my sleep plays a role in fat loss? (31:58)

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  • Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic**

 

Nov 20, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: if you want to get lean DON’T eat out. (2:23)

  • Turkeyflation! (12:28)

  • How Mind Pump does Thanksgiving. (16:00)

  • Not a shout-out. (20:19)

  • Adam updates the audience on his workout challenges and most recent body fat test. (22:54)

  • When your training behaviors manifest in your children’s actions. (40:48)

  • Don’t mess around with wild animals. (45:21)

  • Low-calorie AMAZING hot chocolate. (49:14)

  • Justin’s staple Christmas cocktail. (51:20)

  • Shout out to Jade’s Café! (52:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What is your experience with TRT and are there any good alternatives to TRT that might have fewer side effects? (54:32)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Do I need to be concerned about the number if my body composition is healthy and I have no negative side effects? (1:08:44)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What can I be doing to help increase the power, speed, and height of my kicks? (1:30:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on getting leads at my new personal training business? (1:41:41)

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Nov 18, 2024

Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona

  • Don’s first impression of Sal, and how their relationship was built. (2:01)

  • Building and inspiring other people. (5:47)

  • Gym culture then and now. (10:38)

  • Challenging moments early on. (13:50)

  • The differences in the club industry. (20:14)

  • Empowering the fitness professional through culture. (30:22)

  • How do we keep the RIGHT people? (32:58)

  • Attracting the best talent and bringing mixed martial arts to the masses. (42:59)

  • Merging Social and Brick & Mortar. (47:12)

  • The goal moving forward. (55:37)

  • Nailing the 4 F’s: Faith, family, fitness, and finances. (57:51)

  • Aging like fine wine. (1:00:39)

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Nov 16, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Compound before isolation lifts are the best, except when they're not. (2:04)

  • The buzz around the Park City house giveaway. (13:47)

  • The movies that represent the four founders. (15:25)

  • Kids say and do the darndest things. (22:52)

  • Leaning into your kid's passions. (27:55)

  • Exercise and mental health for children. (31:04)

  • Maximizing opportunities through innovation. (34:34)

  • Forever chemicals and what they are most strongly connected to. (38:28)

  • Organifi’s top sellers. (40:19)

  • Toddlers and ultra-processed foods. (42:30)

  • Highlighting gym owners doing things the right way. (45:22)

  • Shout out to Chris Ellis! (52:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I approach my training and nutrition going forward, as I’m looking to transition from competitive sports to powerlifting/bodybuilding? (52:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I am trying to bulk but feel like I’m just getting fat. What am I doing wrong? (1:09:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Which of your programs would you recommend to someone who wants to be consistent, but is terrified of injuring themselves? (1:21:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Why am I still hungry? Do I need to bump my calories even more? (1:31:39)

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Nov 15, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Training for looks vs training for health & fitness. (2:23)

  • Doug’s skincare routine. (25:03)

  • That one time Justin s*** the bed. (26:23)

  • Spiritual physics. (33:42)

  • Future race car drivers. (40:45)

  • The future of energy. (47:00)

  • Mind Pump’s Black Friday sale is on! (52:25)

  • Using the cold plunge as a pre-workout. (54:10)

  • Shout out to Venture Church. (57:58)

  • #Quah question #1 – Is there an alternative to Turkish get-ups that work the same muscles/movement patterns in less time? (58:43)

  • #Quah question #2 – For a freshly postpartum mama who has been cleared to workout again, which 3 programs would you recommend (in order) to start and progress through? Assuming little to no workouts happened during pregnancy. (1:01:03)

  • #Quah question #3 – How important is getting 10k steps if you also worked out the same day? (1:03:26)

  • #Quah question #4 – Are chiropractors legit? What are the benefits and cons? (1:05:34)

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Nov 14, 2024

Get Jacked & Ripped in 5 Steps (Must do in this order!)

  • Get Jacked & Ripped in 5 Steps. (1:35)

  • #1 - Lift weights to get strong. (4:18)

  • #2 - Reverse diet. (12:58)

  • #3 - Walk daily after meals. (21:21)

  • #4 - Cut calories. (25:27)

  • #5 - Add cardio. (28:37)

  • Questions:

  • Does cardio hurt muscle building? (30:45)

  • What is the best food for reverse dieting? (33:42)

  • Will I gain body fat on a reverse diet? (35:01)

  • Can I get leaner while building muscle? (36:18)

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Nov 13, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: There are some things you MUST consider when you train to failure, and it's different from the other stuff. (2:58)

  • Super athletes. (15:51)

  • Setting your kid up for success. (22:43)

  • Learning how to lose. (26:36)

  • Stay protected during ‘illness season.’ (33:12)

  • Take your favorite influencer’s endorsements with a grain of salt. (35:56)

  • The addictive properties of ultra-processed foods. (39:08)

  • Sugar restriction and children’s development. (43:34)

  • Derma rollers work! (49:45)

  • All worth it. (52:58)

  • When the white lie is the right answer. (54:38)

  • Shout out to sciencedaily.com (56:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I developed a big knot in my right upper trap that doesn't seem to go away. Could this be due to incorrect form and the number of shrugs I'm doing with Anabolic? (57:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it better to eat less but higher quality calories than eating more lower quality calories when trying to bulk? (1:12:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Do you think my age could be a reason I’m not gaining muscle, or do you think it’s a combination of diet? (1:20:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I modify MAPS 15 to make it more of a MAPS 30? MAPS 15/Anabolic? (1:31:04)

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Nov 11, 2024

How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer

  • The average salary for a personal trainer in America. (1:23)

  • Building a rewarding and successful career. (4:10)

  • How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer

  • #1 - Be passionate about people. (13:04)

  • #2 - Become a master of sales. (21:02)

  • #3 - Become a master of coaching. (25:31)

  • #4 - Never stop your education. (32:53)

  • #5 - Figure out how many people you need to talk to every day. (35:34)

  • Listener Questions:

  • How long does it take for mastery? (40:11)

  • How many clients are considered full-time? (42:06)

  • Is it best to start in a big box or private gym? (43:40)

  • What is the best skill to learn fitness-wise for a trainer? (49:28)

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Nov 9, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 unpopular, yet amazing, muscle-building exercises. (2:10)

  • Sal’s ULTIMATE muscle-building meal. (18:43)

  • Creating energy from your poop. (22:02)

  • Hydrogen cars are coming back into favor. (23:09)

  • Things you should never say to your angry wife. (28:23)

  • Politics is funny. (30:40)

  • Black Friday deals are here! (43:19)

  • Treating your son on his birthday. (48:48)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump’s ‘Train the Trainer’ Webinar series! (51:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What else can I do to support a higher HRV? (53:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a maximum amount of protein powder you can/should consume per day? (1:02:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there still any novelty to running MAPS Powerlift back-to-back? (1:08:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What do we do, as trainers, when the client says they do not feel the difference? (1:17:41)

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Nov 8, 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: Sometimes to get leaner you’ve got to eat more. (2:06)

  • Navigating the seasons of all relationships. (12:52)

  • Shilajit is sweeping the nation! (22:52)

  • The online fitness coaching space is full of charlatans. (26:19)

  • Early access to Mind Pump’s Black Friday sale is here! (36:26)

  • Who would win an ultramarathon, humans or animals? (41:22)

  • Kids say and do the darndest things. (46:54)

  • What age range do women report the best sex and orgasms? (51:36)

  • Shout out: ‘Watch the guys build a program on IG LIVE 11/13 Livestream 6 PM (PST)’ @mindpumpmedia  (1:01:22)

  • #Quah question #1 – Whenever I go into a bulk it only goes to my belly. Any tips or tricks to make it go to my muscles? (1:02:30)

  • #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on calisthenics and combo resistance training? (1:05:59)

  • #Quah question #3 – What do you think about the new trend of emphasizing long-lengthened partials? (1:09:06)

  • #Quah question #4 – Should you do underhand or overhand barbell rows? What is the difference? (1:16:28)

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Nov 7, 2024

 How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season

  • Why the average American gains 1-8 lbs. during the holiday season. (1:33)

  • Strategies to Lose Weight This Holiday Season: (14:40)

  • #1 - Exercise at home to build muscle. (16:20)

  • #2 - Walk after meals. (22:42)

  • #3 - Eat high-protein foods first. (28:19)

  • #4 - Undulate calories. (31:48)

  • #5 - Utilize HIIT for short periods for calorie burn. (34:04)

  • Listener Questions:

  • What are the best holiday foods and what are the worst? (36:27)

  • Which alcohol does the least damage? (38:53)

  • I get stressed for holiday parties in fear of fat gain. Should I skip them? (40:13)

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Nov 6, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Training with heavyweight vs. lightweight. (2:24)

  • Adam addresses challenges in his current muscle-building transformation. (11:02)

  • Making gains with low testosterone. (19:39)

  • Examples of extreme body manipulation. (21:11)

  • The belief is that to be a successful coach or trainer you MUST be ripped. (26:21)

  • Carnival Sal. (34:15)

  • The Schafer’s Disney World Halloween experience. (35:28)

  • Ethan’s homecoming extravaganza. (41:48)

  • “My time has expired.” (43:13)

  • The out-of-body experience as a parent when something happens to your kid. (45:34)

  • Addressing the controversy over an ingredient in LMNT. (51:56)

  • Shout out to Dr. Staci! (58:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What adjustments or changes would you recommend to help boost my energy levels? (1:01:13)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What should training look like to continue to lift like a bodybuilder, but get ready to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim in one day? (1:14:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How to make the most of group fitness classes if that's currently my only option? (1:24:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 –  If the calorie counter app is saying I can consume just over 3000 calories, does this mean that it’s still a deficit if I eat 2500 calories because my exercise offset it? (1:41:54)

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Nov 4, 2024

Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part

  • Why every exercise that exists, given the RIGHT context, is a great exercise. (1:06)

  • Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part: 

  • LEGS (8:18)

  • Best: Squats

  • Worst: Adductor/abductor machine

  • GLUTES (13:23)

  • Best: Hip thrust

  • Worst: Cable kickback

  • CHEST (17:38)

  • Best: Incline press

  • Worst: Svend press

  • BACK (22:41)

  • Best: Pull-ups/Barbell row

  • Worst: Single-arm cable rows

  • SHOULDERS (25:50)

  • Best: Overhead press

  • Worst: Front raises

  • BICEPS (29:13)

  • Best: Dumbbell curls

  • Worst: Standing front double bicep curl

  • TRICEPS (30:51)

  • Best: Close grip bench

  • Worst: Reverse grip press down/Dumbbell kickbacks

  • Listener Questions:

  • When should we include the worst exercises? (34:00)

  • Is the ability to create a pump valuable? (35:31)

  • What are the best rep ranges? (36:18)

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Nov 2, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Slow metabolism? Do this! (1:43)

  • Seed is in a class of their own. (18:12)

  • A couple that prays together, stays together. (21:56)

  • Grace-based fitness. (31:54)

  • Is there more of an insecure space than Fitness? (33:23)

  • Why should men have a skincare routine? (42:19)

  • More proof that our government sucks at doing things. (45:30)

  • What will they add to the Olympics next? (50:17)

  • What’s the cutoff age for your kids to live at home? (51:43)

  • Shout out to Danny Matranga. (56:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How often do you need to switch up your workout routine? (58:07)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How would you guys recommend a combat arms soldier to train to meet the demands of combat? (1:08:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the proper way to reverse diet? (1:19:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Are Rhodiola, ashwagandha, cordyceps, and theanine safe while breastfeeding, and what is the best approach to fitness post-baby? (1:25:50)

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Nov 1, 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: The 3 BEST foods for muscle and strength, ranked in order. (2:05)

  • The impact of heavily processed foods. (16:45)

  • The power of the law of thermodynamics. (22:45)

  • Buying toys for your kids because you like them. (25:56)

  • How PRx has completely revolutionized home gyms. (29:40)

  • Challenging masculinity. (33:35)

  • The rise of fitness trainers. (39:34)

  • Adam updates our audience on his muscle-building transformation. (41:52)

  • Using Brain.fm on longer flights. (53:57)

  • Shout out: ‘Watch the guys build a program on IG LIVE 11/13 Livestream 6 PM (PST)’ @mindpumpmedia  (59:17)

  • #Quah question #1 – I travel a lot for work, what kind of isometric exercises can I do while sitting in the car? (1:00:14)

  • #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on posing after a workout? I am hoping to gain a better connection and control over different muscles. Is it something I should incorporate into my training or is it something just for competitors? (1:05:05)

  • #Quah question #3 – I get dizzy after performing every set of deadlifts. I warm up to my PR of 195 lbs. I fuel up before my workouts and I drink LMNT with 5mg of creatine during my workouts. Am I not getting enough o2? Is this due to ineffective breathing? (1:10:04)

  • #Quah question #4 – Before meeting your wives, what quality traits were most important to you when looking for a partner, especially for someone aspiring to be a future husband and father? (1:13:03)

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