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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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2583: The 5 Best Ways to Do Cardio & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Apr 25, 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: The 5 BEST ways to do cardio. (1:40)

  • The more you know: Artificial dyes rebranded. (17:34)

  • Genius advertising. (21:31)

  • The great sardine debate. (25:05)

  • The best old school machines. (27:17)

  • An update on Adam’s sleep. (29:56)

  • DOGE. (34:53)

  • The guys go to meat stick flavor. (37:12)

  • The value of the game ‘Peekaboo’ for children. (37:52)

  • Aromatherapy for better sleep. (40:37)

  • It’s about the journey, not the destination. (47:25)

  • #Quah question #1 – Thoughts on the Australia study on creatine showing no more muscle gain than someone not taking creatine? (56:15)

  • #Quah question #2 – Why does my second working set often feel better than the first one? The same even applies to reps. (1:02:17)

  • #Quah question #3 – I'm falling into a peptide rabbit hole and am getting blasted with social media marketing for them. When/how do I know it's time to pull the trigger on introducing them? What boxes need to be checked first? (1:04:55)

  • #Quah question #4 – How do I make myself get to the gym when I know I need to go? (1:09:21)

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2582: The Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause With Dr. Mary Claire Haver 0
Apr 24, 2025

Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause with Mary Claire Haver

  • What got her into what she does now? (1:30)

  • The dogma surrounding women’s health. (8:05)

  • What is menopause? Perimenopause? (14:56)

  • The average age of menopause. (21:34)

  • How much does birth control mask these symptoms? (22:27)

  • Why she believes antidepressants are overused. (24:00)

  • How much does genetics play a role in the symptoms that women experience versus the way they ate or dieted leading up to perimenopause? (25:31)

  • The not-so-common early signs and symptoms of perimenopause. (27:17)

  • What does hormone therapy look like? (29:29)

  • Zone of chaos. (32:22)

  • Non-hormonal interventions: Training & diet. (33:38)

  • Supplementation and menopause. (40:00)

  • Common mistakes women make when trying to self-medicate to help themselves. (41:28)

  • How do women equip themselves to speak with their doctor. (43:53)

  • Why HRT is optimal for most women. (45:19)

  • The typical hormone therapy options for women. (46:04)

  • Busting women’s fears surrounding HRT. (47:52)

  • Anything exciting on the horizon in this space? (48:35)

  • The standard HRT dose. (49:50)

  • Can a woman who previously survived breast cancer do hormone therapy? (51:59)

  • PCOS and perimenopause. (52:57)

  • Let’s talk about your libido. (53:43)

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2581: The 4 Stupid Reasons You’re NOT Getting Results & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 23, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 4 stupid reasons you’re NOT getting results. (2:23)

  • Always be a student. (30:01)

  • Chlorophyll is an excellent detoxifier. (35:56)

  • Yet another come-to-Jesus moment for Sal. (39:03)

  • Interesting snacking trends. (44:53)

  • Mind Pump Live: Trainer Event at Mind Pump HQ. (51:02)

  • Mind Pump Cookoff! (52:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I feel like I’m doing the right things, but the scale is not moving. Where should I go from here? (55:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I balance my business life with my love life? I wanted to get your thoughts on the grind while balancing love life with your partner. (1:02:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How did you determine that fitness is what you loved and what you wanted to do for the rest of your lives? How much of it did you actually love? How much of it did you not enjoy? (1:21:47)

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2580: Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Your Progress 0
Apr 21, 2025

Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Progress

  • Why this is a bigger problem than fitness fanatics would like to admit. (1:15)

  • What is junk volume? (3:45)

  • Why do we like it? (7:42)

  • Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Progress, Do These 5 Things Instead.

  • #1 - Focus on the exercises that matter. (11:12)

  • #2 - Don’t compromise recovery unless it makes a LOT of sense. (14:40)

  • #3 - The pump doesn’t matter. (23:17)

  • #4 - Total volume is more important than a specific volume. (25:05)

  • #5 - Spend extra time on mobility. (28:49)

  • Questions:

  • What are some of the biggest junk volume exercises? (32:05)

  • Are machines typically junk volume? (33:37)

  • Why do we see so many fitness influencers doing junk volume? (35:44)

  • Why do pro bodybuilders do junk volume? (37:45)

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2579: Raise Your Testosterone in 30 Days (This Will Work!) & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 19, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Raise your testosterone in 30 days by following these 5 steps. (1:43)

  • Let’s get clear on detoxification. (25:38)

  • The safety profile of creatine. (28:32)

  • The nefarious agenda against meat. (32:18)

  • Bad Dad moment. (42:14)

  • The use of probiotics to improve muscle strength. (51:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – If I were your client, how would you direct me on my fitness journey and where to go next? (53:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What are the best alternatives for deadlifts and squats? How can I program them into the MAPS programs, and more specifically, should I program in sled training so that I can train pain-freely as much as possible? (1:05:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I’ve been reverse dieting and building strength for a couple of months. Should I continue after starting TRT? When should I switch to a fat loss phase? (1:16:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – While I consistently see positive changes in my physique and I love my routine, I have mostly reached a strength plateau. Am I still gaining even though I’m not seeing the same strength gains? (1:23:17)

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2578: Get Abs That Pop: The Perfect Core Workout & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Apr 18, 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: Get abs that pop! The perfect core workout. (1:52)

  • A STAPLE supplement for mental health. (17:35)

  • Parenting blunders. (23:23)

  • Shilajit for gut health! (28:48)

  • The MOST rewarding partnership. (34:19)

  • The protective effects of religion and the father’s impact on their child’s spiritual practice. (37:42)

  • Navigating the ethics of bringing back the dire wolves. (46:36)

  • #Quah question #1 – Is there a specific range of caloric surplus for optimal muscle growth? Is there a specific range for a caloric deficit to not lose muscle? (58:04)

  • #Quah question #2 – What would you recommend I eat before working out? I am typically not hungry and only have a coffee before my morning workout. I have read that eating something before working out could be beneficial. I am 53 years old and currently doing a 90-day transformation program. I always work out in the morning before work. (1:01:35)

  • #Quah question #3 – What are the best natural ways to lower cortisol? (1:04:09)

  • #Quah question #4 – How can you not lose upper body gains or become too imbalanced while training after suffering an injury? (1:05:51)

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2577: Should Women Train & Diet Differently From Men? 0
Apr 17, 2025

Should Women Train and Diet Differently from Men?

  • What makes women physically different than men? (1:19)

  • What are some of the considerations you take when training a female? (4:26)

  • Should Women Train and Diet Differently from Men?

  • Diet. (6:59)

  • Training. (12:58)

  • Aesthetics. (16:22)

  • Supplements. (20:45)

  • Special considerations. (22:45)

  • Individual variance trumps everything. (25:16)

  • Questions:

  • Should I train differently based on my cycle? (29:22)

  • Should I take more calcium for osteoporosis risk? (31:53)

  • Best way to exercise while pregnant? (34:14)

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2576: Top 5 Superfoods Trainers LOVE for Their Clients & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 16, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 superfoods trainers LOVE for their clients. (2:09)

  • What actually causes muscle growth? (21:23)

  • Sal’s weekly training update. (25:53)

  • Justin’s Road to 315. (29:23)

  • Signs of overreaching. (32:58)

  • Attracting high-end health clients. (35:41)

  • Red light to reduce sunburns. (38:20)

  • Super mom! (41:18)

  • Conceptional vs. reality. (44:46)

  • E-bikes are the move. (48:04)

  • One of the BEST supplements for blue-collar workers. (51:45)

  • Vitamin D and hormones. (54:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I change my workouts accordingly without overtraining during this cut, all while trying to help with my hip mobility issues and SI joint pain? (1:00:42) 

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I successfully implemented a reverse diet alongside MAPS Split, starting from a low of 1700 calories. Now that I've completed phase 3, should I repeat MAPS Split in a caloric deficit, or transition to MAPS Anabolic? (1:13:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any tips you have for believing in yourself, and your abilities, and going for it? Would you recommend contacting successful trainers and mentoring/shadowing with them, and learning the trade? (1:22:19)

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2575: Raising Resilient Children With Jen Cohen 0
Apr 14, 2025

The Secret to Raising Mentally Strong Kids in a Fragile World with Jen Cohen

  • The reasoning behind her latest Ted talk. (2:02)

  • Characteristics of a “gentle” parent. (4:52)

  • Why aren’t parents letting their kids struggle? (7:51)

  • The two things that have CRUSHED mental resilience in kids. (11:37)

  • The barrier to entry to date a person is so low. (18:11)

  • How kids mimic what they see. (20:22)

  • Building life skills through challenge. (22:08)

  • If you have too many options, you end up with nothing. (25:20)

  • Sports and kids: The good, the bad, and the ugly. (27:33)

  • Creating a ‘Lord of the Flies’ scenario with our kids. (34:47)

  • The root of ‘woke’ culture. (38:59)

  • How to avoid your kids feeling isolated as a parent. (47:58)

  • Alarming statistics in our current culture. (50:41)

  • There is a light at the end of the tunnel. (54:55)

  • Allowing your children to overcome challenges in an age-appropriate way. (1:01:51)

  • Have traditional values around gender roles played a part in these issues? (1:06:25)

  • The importance of banding together as parents. (1:16:53)

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2574: Build a Big Round Butt in 30 Days 0
Apr 12, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Build a big round butt in 30 days by following these 6 steps. (1:48)

  • Creatine and depression. (24:19)

  • Sal’s weekly training update. (27:13)

  • Justin’s Road to 315. (30:31)

  • The meaningful lessons sports provide. (37:30)

  • Music’s effect on athletic performance. (42:57)

  • Mind Pump’s current music playlist. (48:39)

  • An update on Callum Ferris. (53:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – My typical meal consists of just protein and vegetables—usually steak or chicken with broccoli and grilled onions. In this case, how crucial is it to prioritize eating protein before vegetables? (55:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What is the significance of 3 sets vs 2? Would it be better to cut the weight down vs cutting a set? (1:06:44)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How often should I be changing my programming?  When do I know I should be changing my programming? (1:12:13)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Do you guys have any advice on how to best manage the excess skin affecting my body, or ways to adapt in the gym as the skin movement sometimes causes imbalances during movement and lifts? (1:18:27)

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2573: Lose 12 Pounds of Fat in Two Easy Steps & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Apr 11, 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: Lose 12 lbs. of fat in 2 easy steps! (1:49)

  • An alcoholism protective gene. (26:59)

  • The history of hysteria. (30:32)

  • Is there any truth to ‘period’ training? (35:32)

  • Increase collagen production in your skin with GHK-CU. (38:07)

  • DNA and God. (40:05)

  • Community is undervalued. (43:18)

  • #Quah question #1 – Some of my favorite influencer athletes seem to maintain a shredded look all of the time. Is this realistic? (57:03)

  • #Quah question #2 – I just had knee replacement surgery, and now I’m having trouble with my quads not firing. Are there any priming exercises I can do to help me with this? (1:01:37)

  • #Quah question #3 – If you're starting as a personal trainer but want to work online, should you work at a gym at least part-time to get hands-on experience with people? (1:03:35)

  • #Quah question #4 – Is it normal for your waist to thicken as you get stronger and don’t use a weight belt? I can’t tell if it’s muscle or visceral fat as perimenopause is setting in. (1:07:13)

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2572: Only 15 Minutes a Day to Build Muscle & Burn Fat 0
Apr 10, 2025

 15 Minutes for Gains and Fat Loss

  • How little it takes to reap most of the benefits of strength training. (1:16)

  • Adaptation vs. recovery. (5:21)

  • 15 Minutes to Build Muscle & Incredible Results with Strength Training.

  • #1 - 90 minutes a week takes you very far. (7:46)

  • #2 - Small daily workouts are easier to manage with time. (9:33)

  • #3 - Less “damage” done from missed workouts. (13:25)

  • #4 - Strength builds best without fatigue. (16:06)

  • #5 - Easier for habit building/consistency. (20:41)

  • #6 - Covers major movement patterns. (23:01)

  • #7 - Use a suspension trainer or free weights. (26:03)

  • Questions:

  • Don’t I need to sweat and get sore for the best results? (27:39)

  • Is 15 minutes a day all I need for activity? (29:41)

  • Does diet matter as well? (30:19)

  • Would this work for advanced trainees? (31:37)

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2571: How to Be a Great Leader & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 9, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 7 attributes of a great leader. (2:09)

  • Ginseng, the master adaptogen. (43:27)

  • The guy’s frustration with the current state of the trainer space. (45:57)

  • The differences between farmed vs wild-caught salmon. (52:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Why does NASM recommend static stretching before resistance training if it turns on your parasympathetic nervous system? You guys say not to do any static stretching before your workout. (56:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I’ve recently hit a plateau despite staying consistent with workouts and diet. I understand from your podcasts that sometimes increasing calories for 2-3 weeks can help break through a plateau. The problem is that I am on a GLP-1, my appetite is still low, and I can’t comfortably increase my intake much. Do you have any other suggestions or strategies to help break this plateau, considering my situation? (1:08:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Do you have any advice on how to push past a mental and physical plateau? I want to be a good role model and show my boys that age is just a number, and that a man takes care of his body to care for his family and others. (1:22:31)

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2570: Test Your Sex Hormones & Cortisol at Home With Dr. Stephen Cabral 0
Apr 7, 2025

Dr. Stephen Cabral

  • How your hormones are connected to your circadian rhythm and sleep. (2:15)

  • The differences between a cortisol and blood test. (3:24)

  • The function of cortisol. (5:32)

  • The most common lab results from this test. (8:12)

  • Can someone develop cortisol resistance? (15:03)

  • His recommended methods to apply for night shift workers. (20:45)

  • Signs your catabolic hormones are taking over. (23:15)

  • Can inappropriate levels of hormones promote visceral body fat? (23:57)

  • Why it’s important to monitor your blood sugar. (25:47)

  • PSA for the guys on TRT. (29:31)

  • Revealing the guy’s Sex Hormones & Adrenals test results.

  • Sal. (34:05)

  • Justin. (38:47)

  • Adam. (42:56)

  • Doug. (48:25)

  • How often should you test your hormones after the recommended protocols? (51:00)

  • How they are using AI and what it means for the future. (54:38)

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2569: How to Build the Perfect Fitness Routine & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 5, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to build the perfect fitness routine. (1:45)

  • ‘Panning’ for gold. (20:02)

  • What a way to sell a book! (21:42)

  • Are cold plunges sabotaging your muscle gains? (25:38)

  • Caldera has hair products now! (28:45)

  • The effectiveness of minimal strength training in building strength. (32:17)

  • An update on Sal’s exercise with submitting. (37:07)

  • Are men stronger than women? (41:30)

  • The value of taking higher doses of creatine. (45:45)

  • ‘Meal One’ oatmeal protein cookies. (46:51)

  • There is a time and place to bribe your children to do something you want. (48:55)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Pam non-stick spray. (53:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What should my next programming look like to get back to 205? Should I just cut and ride the bike more? (57:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I am under the BMI requirements for a GLP-1, but is there another option for an appetite suppressant? Is it just going to take more time to be consistent, and that hunger will go away? (1:12:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What might be some SMART goals someone can set for themselves on a health and fitness journey? (1:27:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How long should I continue to do unilateral work to try to correct an imbalance? (1:40:58)

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2568: The Top 5 Most Overrated Health Hacks & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Apr 4, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 most OVERRATED health hacks. (2:02)

  • Shout out to Callum Ferris! (31:22)

  • Does carb-timing make a difference? (33:20)

  • Is your child addicted to drugs? (41:12)

  • Isometrics for pain. (48:51)

  • Permitting yourself to fail. (52:46)

  • Eating your greens to reduce inflammation. (59:00)

  • Improving mobility and flexibility. (1:01:34)

  • #Quah question #1 – What’s the recommended tempo for the 8-10 rep range? Would you change it for raw power or muscle endurance? (1:05:45)

  • #Quah question #2 – I have done a round of MAPS15 Advanced and loved it, and then got excited to switch to Anabolic for the change in my weekly schedule. However, after two weeks, I felt my recovery was tanking hard after long days. I’m in Perimenopause and I’m resigned to the fact that I have to go back to shorter daily sessions instead of 2-3 longer sessions per week. What do you recommend I do? MAPS15 again? (1:09:52)

  • #Quah question #3 – How important is it to line up your feet perfectly when squatting and deadlifting? How do you line up your feet without overthinking it? (1:12:45)

  • #Quah question #4 – Where do you see AI in 5-10 years in relation to strength training programming, nutrition plans, and mental/emotional support? (1:15:13)

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2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle 0
Apr 3, 2025

Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle

  • The new norm. (1:07)

  • Why has this trend shifted? (4:36)

  • Selling strength training for women, the real benefits, and what makes it unique. (7:08)

  • #1 – Promotes better hormone profiles. (7:51)

  • #2 - Have better skin. (17:55)

  • #3 - Can eat more and stay leaner. (21:31)

  • #4 - Have better curves. (24:14)

  • #5 - Feel empowered. (27:23)

  • #6 - Sleep better. (30:55)

  • #7 - Are in less pain. (33:07)

  • #8- Look better (body composition vs weight). (37:51)

  • Questions:

  • How many days a week should a woman lift weights? (39:40)

  • I have a lot of weight to lose. Should I lift weights or lose weight first? (41:57)

  • I don’t want to get bulky. I want to look lean. Should I skip lifting? (43:10)

  • I heard that high reps are better for a feminine look. Is this true? (46:10)

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2566: The Best Way to Measure Progress in the Gym & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 2, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways PERFORMANCE is the best way to measure progress. (2:09)

  • The problem with poor methylation. (19:20)

  • What does colostrum do for humans? (24:13)

  • Terpenes' health benefits. (28:09)

  • Why buy the cow when you can get the milk? (33:27)

  • Human nature at its finest. (45:39)

  • The moment your kid feels smarter than you. (50:45)

  • It’s the only non-stick pan you will use again! (54:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Can I expect more from my physique or should I lower my expectations given my circumstances and age? (56:29)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can one build an unbreakable lower back? (1:06:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Any recommendations to relieve chronic hip pain? (1:14:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Do you have any tips to protect the progress I'm making? (1:30:49)

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2565: Add 1/2 Inch to Your Arms in 30 Days 0
Mar 31, 2025

Add 1/2 inch to your arms in 30 days

  • Why do young lifters struggle to do this? (1:01)

  • 6 Ways to Add 1/2 inch to your arms in 30 days

  • #1 - Trade volume and frequency for arm training from other areas. (2:16)

  • #2 - Do compound bicep and tricep exercises. (9:29)

  • #3 - Do stretch exercises. (13:40)

  • #4 - Trigger sessions on off days. (16:53)

  • #5 - EAT and SLEEP a lot. (19:42)

  • #6 - Add BFR once a week. (21:18)

  • Questions:

  • What is considered a “big” arm? (22:52)

  • What is the best rep range for arm training? (24:14)

  • Do cheat reps have any value? (25:30)

  • Is the pump important? (26:56)

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2564: The Top 10 All-Cause Mortality Risk Factors & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 29, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 10 all-cause mortality risk factors. (1:49)

  • Trigger sessions to boost cognitive function. (22:32)

  • Pyramids or ancient power grids? (25:47)

  • Shilajit can preserve bone density. (35:29)

  • The controversy surrounding food stamps. (39:17)

  • Frightening fentanyl statistics. (45:07)

  • PSA: Cautioning the audience when using a massage gun around your neck. (48:56)

  • Justin’s Road to a 315 Push Press. (53:13)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How to set a good standard for strength? Best PRs for testing strength? (1:03:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Would it be wiser to focus solely on unilateral training so that my whole body is balanced before I jump into bilateral heavy training again? (1:14:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What exercise techniques, meant for tall people, might also apply to me as a short person? (1:26:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any suggestions on increasing my squat weight without causing low-back pain? (1:39:56)

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2563: The Most Effective Ways to Get Those Around You to Start Working Out & More (Listener Coaching) 0
Mar 28, 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: The MOST effective ways to get those around you to start working out. (1:45)

  • Creatine does EVERYTHING! (25:12)

  • Red-light therapy to help with your sinuses. (34:53)

  • Are artificial muscles in our future? (38:05)

  • At what point do the childish things you collect get weird? (47:14)

  • The nuggets are a HIT! (56:17)

  • #Quah question #1 – How does one maintain protein targets in a caloric deficit? (59:40)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do you know what weight to choose while warming up to a working set? (1:02:21)

  • #Quah question #3 – I bought MAPS Transform: What’s the best way to determine your baseline calories for the later phases? I’m not sure where to start with my calorie calculations. (1:05:39)

  • #Quah question #4 – What are the benefits of the newly popular lymphatic drainage vibration plates? Is it a scam? (1:09:45)

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2562: Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Phil Heath 0
Mar 27, 2025

 Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Phil Heath

  • Dropping the scale and living life. (1:10)

  • Uncle Phil. (7:35)

  • Breaking down his attachment to basketball. (10:01)

  • His path into bodybuilding. (19:15)

  • When did he get into strict bodybuilding? (25:21)

  • His mentality on taking gear to enhance his physique. (30:50)

  • Bringing pleasure to his soul. (36:50)

  • Did he make bodybuilding an idol? (40:33)

  • His experience with intestinal strangulation. (45:15)

  • His relationship with Jay Cutler. (49:29)

  • Is the rivalry with Kai Greene still there? (53:56)

  • Ahead of the curve when it comes to recovery modalities. (59:03)

  • The biggest missing piece when it comes to longevity. (1:04:10)

  • The challenge with body dysmorphia in bodybuilding. (1:09:58)

  • Making a change with his name and voice. (1:18:29)

  • Does he have a favorite era of bodybuilding? (1:27:44)

  • Is he a fan of the classic? (1:33:02)

  • The golden era of strength training. (1:36:00)

  • The ultimate gym social experiment. (1:39:07)

  • Practicing mindfulness and coming into faith. (1:43:21)

  • Coaches being more famous than the athlete. (1:49:05)

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2561: 5 Crazy Things That Destroy Your Health & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 26, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 crazy things that destroy your health. (2:17)

  • How much does your mental state affect your physical state? (28:42)

  • Polarizing personalities and knowing your teammates. (32:17)

  • Why with some studies you must be careful how you interpret the data. (43:51)

  • The difference between sleeping with and without Eight Sleep. (46:16)

  • The staggering shift in culture. (49:40)

  • Reducing the ‘puffy eye’ look. (55:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What can I do to balance my lower back out? (58:07)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – The total volume (weight x reps) decreases until I can get up to (or close to) the original rep range. Will this still produce gains, and is this the right way to achieve progressive overload? (1:05:31)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Are there other obvious and effective ways I can lean into my extra range of motion on traditional exercises to unlock additional gains? (1:19:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Workout-wise, after all these new developments and recommendations, should I get my CPT so I can train myself or should I get a personal trainer who’s willing to educate me? (1:33:06)

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2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues 0
Mar 24, 2025

How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues

  • The HIGH prevalence of body-image issues in the fitness space. (1:11)

  • The extreme versions that are easy to spot. (4:30)

  • The characteristics of this avatar. (9:11)

  • How to Break Free from Abusive Body Image Issues

  • #1 - Take time off (from workouts, measuring, and weighing). (12:11)

  • #2 - Make it real by telling others. (18:41)

  • #3 - Stop weighing yourself and studying yourself in the mirror. (21:36)

  • #4 - Turn off social media or change the algorithm. (25:45)

  • #5 - Start back up with a VERY different goal. (31:46)

  • Questions:

  • How common are body image issues? (33:56)

  • Does competition contribute to body image issues? (35:44)

  • How can I help someone who is struggling with body image issues? (37:22)

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2559: Four Weird Ways to Build Muscle & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Mar 22, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 4 weird ways to build muscle. (2:03)

  • GHK-CU and its effect on skin looseness. (22:35)

  • Sal’s confessional. (28:32)

  • Is this the beginning of the end for CrossFit? (49:53)

  • Drinking with or without Zbiotics. (55:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Do body proportions or body type play a significant role in the way someone is able to change their body through resisting training? (57:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it possible that consuming a lot of eggs can have a negative effect on sleep? (1:09:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What is your take on myostatin blockers? Is this another fitness fad? (1:20:47)

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