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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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Now displaying: May, 2025
May 31, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 times it’s better to NOT add weight to the bar. (2:03)

  • The cognitive benefits of taking a break from smartphones. (17:24)

  • A promising new trend for touring bands. (32:07)

  • Effect of polyphenols on cognitive function. (33:44)

  • Digital Drew. (35:04)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Josh! (44:17)

  • The PB&J divide. (45:19)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (48:40)

  • Letting your kid win. (51:23)

  • Good vibes at Mind Pump HQ. (54:47)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the key to long-term success, stick to powerlifting year-round or upgrade every part of the “car?” (56:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What is your take on this EMS studio trend? (1:10:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What order and how frequently should I be using tools to maximize recovery? (1:19:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How does one know when they’re ready to ramp up training volume? (1:29:24)

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May 30, 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 4 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies, the Symptoms & What to Eat to Solve Them. (1:42)

  • Craved food and meal balance. (22:43)

  • Fueling your movement. (28:18)

  • How about a heads-up next time? (37:28)

  • Mind Pump Group Coaching: Fat Loss and Muscle-Building. (42:35)

  • Life wisdom. (44:26)

  • Soviet Union contributions to fitness. (48:07)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Hookworms. (52:15)

  • #Quah question #1 – What's the best way to set up the width of your grips for bench and shoulder press? (55:24)

  • #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to detox/cleanse after a weekend of drinking? (59:11)

  • #Quah question #3 – Is it best to run a small deficit when running MAPS Symmetry? (1:01:39)

  • #Quah question #4 – When I squat heavy, my right leg (IT Band) becomes constantly sore and stiff. Is this a form or mobility issue? What can I do to fix this? (1:02:31)

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May 28, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Ways to Become More Fit Without Exercise. (2:24)

  • The role of the microbiome of the face for skin health. (27:57)

  • Undercover nerds. (30:08)

  • Making the case against living next to a golf course. (34:50)

  • The classic combination to fight against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. (37:15)

  • Will a fit body be rarer than a Rolex in 5 years? (41:25)

  • The prison of inauthenticity. (46:19)

  • The future of the gym industry. (55:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What program would you suggest I run to improve my speed and agility? (1:01:28)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How do I effectively incorporate cardio while still following your programs? (1:11:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How can you change your negative body image? (1:27:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I get past the mental aspect of reverse dieting? I’ve made good progress, but I want to continue seeing the weight go down. (1:36:34)

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May 26, 2025

Tom Bilyeu

  • The trigger that spun him out to make the content he is covering now. (1:13)

  • Understanding that we live in an economic system that was constructed. (4:06)

  • Debt jubilee. (10:51)

  • How forward progress does NOT care about any given generation. (12:57)

  • The existential crisis of having no meaning or purpose. (17:40)

  • How long will we remain human? (19:47)

  • The fast takeoff. (22:08)

  • Humans doing bad vs. AI doing bad. (25:31)

  • AI and the impact on his sci-fi writer brain. (28:45)

  • Are we in the Matrix? (32:52)

  • How does he remain an atheist going down this rabbit hole? (35:59)

  • Thucydides Trap. (42:32)

  • US/China AI race. (43:39)

  • Experts vs arguments. (45:11)

  • Happiness is a choice. (47:18)

  • His decision not to have children. (50:27)

  • We have a technology problem, not a population problem. (57:39)

  • Shared memory document. (1:02:05)

  • The biggest learning lessons from being in the media. (1:07:54)

  • His mis map of NFTs. (1:11:29)

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May 24, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 MOST effective ways to achieve a calorie deficit. (2:11)

  • The Mind Pump Butcher Box is here! (25:43)

  • The power of the placebo effect. (28:26)

  • I want to believe. (34:37)

  • The most motivating thing you can see in the gym. (37:24)

  • Are you retired? (39:38)

  • Baby AI. (45:54)

  • Social contagion is a REAL thing. (47:31)

  • The positive feedback loop of Brain.fm. (49:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Why would I need to change up my workout? (54:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – When do you know if your cut is not working? (1:01:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Why would more movement and lower calorie intake cause a stall and an increase? (1:12:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I get calories in when I don’t have the appetite? (1:25:19)

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May 23, 2025
  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Muscle-building showdown…Barbells vs. dumbbells vs. machines. Which ones are best? Worst? (1:41)

  • The Shilajit market is EXPLODING on social media. (31:05)

  • Hungary’s answer to depopulation. (36:37)

  • Mind Pump Recommends: Untold: The Liver King on Netflix. (42:43)

  • Favorite LMNT sparkling flavors. (53:44)

  • #Quah question #1 – Is it possible to specifically target the individual heads of the triceps? I am seeing growth in the lateral heads, but very minimal in the long heads. (57:26)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do you stay motivated in a program when there is an exercise that you hate doing? For example, I despise Turkish Get Ups to the point that I don't even want to do MAPS 15 Minutes. (1:01:40)

  • #Quah question #3 – I've been told collagen is an incomplete protein. Does your body utilize it the same way it would whey or pea protein? Does it count towards your macros the same as a “whole” protein? (1:05:03)

  • #Quah question #4 – How do you train with osteopenia that is the result of overtraining and undereating? (1:07:16)

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May 22, 2025

The Top Meats, Fruits, and Veggies for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss

  • Important context to consider when making this list. (1:04)

  • Meat (3:20)

  • Beef.

  • Chicken thighs.

  • Wild-caught salmon.

  • Lamb.

  • Fruit (14:32)

  • Bananas.

  • Blueberries.

  • Apples.

  • Veggies (22:18)

  • Sweet potato.

  • Beets.

  • Broccoli.

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May 21, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to eat and exercise for different body types. (2:08)

  • Chore play. (23:27)

  • Cannabis and dementia. (28:12)

  • Not walking makes your brain shrink. (30:44)

  • Red-light therapy for the treatment of acne. (34:38)

  • Catching up with Lora Lavelle to talk about her son’s experience at Rock Recovery Center. (39:03)

  • The effect of one night of poor sleep on performance. (52:23)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Tardigrade Humans. (56:01)

  • Mind Pump Group Coaching. (1:01:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What sort of program would you suggest to fix diastasis recti, and for how long? (1:03:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any guidance on how I can weight train with chronic wrist issues (1:09:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What does life look like after MAPS Transform? (1:26:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Since I eat a low-carb diet, am I hindering my gains? If so, how can I get my carbs up but stay grain-free? (1:32:41)

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May 20, 2025

3 Part Trainer Bonus Series – EP 3: How to Do an Assessment the Right Way (SELL TRAINING)

  • Why trainers MUST use assessments. (0:42)

  • The main value and goal of this first free session. (3:25)

  • Mistakes trainers make. (8:40)

  • How to Do an Assessment the Right Way (SELL TRAINING)

  • #1 – Use easy-to-understand terminology and explain what it means to them. (15:51)

  • #2 – Explain the benefit of what you will do for that problem. (17:11)

  • #3 – Tie down or agree, this is valuable. (18:26)

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May 20, 2025

 Part Trainer Bonus Series – EP 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies (THAT WORK) and That Clients Love!

  • The MOST valuable piece for coaches and trainers. (0:28)

  • Will they do it? (2:36)

  • Does it have a large payoff? (4:17)

  • Is this realistically sustainable forever? (5:15)

  • General Diet Strategies That Have the Biggest Payoff That Clients Love!

  • Level 1 – Avoid heavily processed foods. (7:55)

  • Level 2 – Hit your target body weight in grams of protein and eat it FIRST. (15:10)

  • Level 3 – Aim for ½ to a gallon of water a day. (20:02)

  • Level 4 – Track. (22:46)

  • General Exercise Strategies That Have the Biggest Payoff That Clients Love!

  • Level 1 – Walk after meals. (26:21)

  • Level 2 – Strength training. (29:38)

  • Level 3 – Daily mobility. (32:30)

  • Level 4 – Structured cardio. (33:35)

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May 20, 2025

Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset

  • What makes a successful trainer mindset? (1:31)

  • Defining what a successful trainer is. (2:10)

  • 5 Steps to Develop a Successful Trainer Mindset

  • #1 – Love people as much or more as you love fitness. (5:00)

  • #2 – Have to be growth minded. (10:03)

  • #3 – Be purpose driven. (17:24)

  • #4 – Health is a priority. (21:40)

  • #5 – Loves to share what works with other trainers. (23:39)

  • Mind Pump Trainer Oath

  • #1 – YOU are responsible for your clients’ successes and failures. (27:59)

  • #2 – NEVER make false promises. (29:20)

  • #3 – PRIORITIZE your client's health over their aesthetics. (30:28)

  • #4 – ALWAYS meet your clients where they are. (31:05)

  • #5 – ALWAYS aim for sustainability over speed. (32:27)

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May 19, 2025

Mike O’Hearn

  • Why he was bred for bodybuilding. (2:06)

  • Growing up in a big family. (3:44)

  • The guy who likes the journey will do better than the man who wants the destination. (5:28)

  • Why he decided to go natural. (8:15)

  • Tips for continuing to perform long-term. (14:33)

  • How much has having a child changed his life? (17:53)

  • Why he appreciates being an older father. (22:14)

  • The drastic changes in gym culture. (24:42)

  • Favorite workout partners. (28:37)

  • His unique friendship with Stan Efferding. (32:31)

  • Nutrition advice for longevity. (35:07)

  • His transition from stage to screen. (39:24)

  • His experience on American Gladiators. (41:02)

  • “It’s not the shows that win it, it’s what you do with yourself, your personality/image.” His mindset behind building his wealth outside of fitness. (46:21)

  • The impact of his partner. (51:13)

  • Does working out get better as you get older? (54:10)

  • Put yourself around high-performing people. (59:29)

  • Being the ‘meme’ guy. (1:05:47)

  • “The finance shouldn’t outride the energy.” (1:07:19)

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May 17, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 weird signs that you should avoid gluten. (1:45)

  • Why is fitness so EFFECTIVE for depression and anxiety? (22:07)

  • Don’t forget to bring Zbiotics to your next party or gathering. (29:00)

  • The Schafer’s Lego Land experience. (32:19)

  • Saffron is a natural compound for depression and anxiety. (45:43)

  • Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press. (46:55)

  • 3-part bonus series for trainers dropping on May 19th! (1:00:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice for jumping and getting into personal training? (1:01:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Where do I go after I finish Symmetry to make sure I can keep this momentum going to live pretty much pain-free and moving freely? (1:13:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – When would you guys recommend someone get liposuction? (1:22:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Do I need to educate myself a little more before hiring a coach? And if so, how exactly? (1:32:53)

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May 16, 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 diets for ANY goal. (1:38)

  • The MOST common mistake people make with fitness & diet. (19:53)

  • The BEST recovery tool to manage stress. (31:03)

  • Terrible/harming tactics by mainstream media. (35:27)

  • Creatine and depression. (41:27)

  • The history of ginseng. (44:12)

  • The conspiracy theory behind art. (48:36)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (53:12)

  • Mind Pump Recommends You Can’t Ask That on Netflix. (56:21)

  • Train the Trainer 3-Part Bonus Series dropping May 19th! (1:00:47)

  • #Quah question #1 – What do you guys do to keep up strength when resting an injury? (1:01:37)

  • #Quah question #2 – What should you do if you are reverse dieting but see weight gain? (1:04:17)

  • #Quah question #3 – Will taking NSAID’s to treat an acute injury completely negate gains from strength training? (1:06:04)

  • #Quah question #4 – How do you see AI affecting the fitness industry? What are the pros and cons that can come of its involvement for trainers, nutrition coaches and their clients? (1:09:26)

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May 15, 2025

Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This!

  • The challenges for people taking GLP-1s. (1:10)

  • GLP-1s do NOT cause muscle loss. (3:10)

  • The under-muscled epidemic. (5:48)

  • The way GLP-1s work and what they do. (7:45)

  • Obesity vs. under muscled. (11:12)

  • Losing muscle is bad. How do you stop that from happening when on a GLP-1?

  • #1 - Titrate the dose if too strong. Why you should go through a compound pharmacy. (13:30)

  • #2 - Eat high protein. (16:49)

  • #3 - Lift daily. (20:32)

  • #4 - Drink ½ to 1 gallon of water daily. (24:18)

  • #5 - Use essential amino acids, creatine, electrolytes, HMB. (25:42)

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May 14, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways to progressively overload the body without adding weight to the bar. (2:00)

  • Can sodium curb your carb cravings? (24:55)

  • Arrival fallacy. (27:08)

  • Salt water vs chlorine. (31:54)

  • ADHD medications and the impact of the modeling of the brain. (37:02)

  • Mind Pump Group Coaching is back! (52:49)

  • The euphoric feeling from Ned. (54:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to eat to get a bigger chest and shoulders and more of an upper body for function and fashion? (56:13)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there something that you would suggest for someone who has limited weights to progressively overload? (1:13:59)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – What are your recommended best practices when training youth athletes? (1:20:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Should I continue to strength train 4-5 days a week if my sleep is poor? (1:29:59)

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May 12, 2025

Mike Israetel

  • How powerful is muscle memory? (1:35)

  • The amount of strength training required for the average person to build muscle. (10:01)

  • Why in some cases doing less is best. (14:57)

  • His demons and sharing his own personal journey. (19:00)

  • Balancing relationships, family, and business. (23:20)

  • GLP-1s are here to stay! (29:21)

  • Any downsides to myostatin-inhibiting drugs? (35:05)

  • Hot takes on reverse dieting. (38:45)

  • Science-based vs. being a practitioner. (52:48)

  • Calling out the cortisol junkies. (58:52)

  • Why going down the difficult route is how you are going to get in shape. (1:05:30)

  • What advice has he changed his mind on? (1:12:14)

  • Highlighting the indirect results of taking a GLP-1. (1:16:48)

  • The downstream negative effects of “exercise in a pill.” (1:21:26)

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May 10, 2025

In This Episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin Coach Four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 EASY steps to good health. (1:43)

  • Seek out being bored. (26:25)

  • Adam and Doug’s driving experience. (36:32)

  • The Paleovalley protein diet. (42:27)

  • Negative motivation. (45:11)

  • When your wife doesn’t get it. (47:57)

  • Porsche experience. (49:50)

  • Probiotics and muscle strength. (54:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What’s the best weight training approach to getting my speed back? (57:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice on boosting my appetite? I find food repulsive. (1:11:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How long can you stay in a cut without losing the progress I made on a reverse diet (1:19:55)

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May 9, 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: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF!(1:39)

  • The importance of a good night’s sleep. (18:31)

  • Creatine to improve brain function. (24:59)

  • A check-in with Mark who was a former winner of the Rock Recovery Center scholarship. (26:21)

  • Calling out poor trainers in the space and the importance of building your business the RIGHT way. (39:03)

  • Social media does NOT reflect reality. (44:33)

  • Adam’s ribs are the best. (47:02)

  • What makes a trainer or coach effective. (49:51)

  • Crazy stats with Adam. (55:09)

  • We are heading towards an existential crisis. (57:01)

  • Like father, like son. (58:55)

  • #Quah question #1 – How can I work on getting deeper into the squat position? (1:00:45)

  • #Quah question #2 – As a trainer, are you still learning something new every day? If so, what? (1:03:40)

  • #Quah question #3 – How do you transition to a healthy relationship with food, after counting macros and being regimented a long time? (1:07:08)

  • #Quah question #4 – Tips on coming back from being sick. I've been out with double sinus and ear infections since 4/17. No lifting, no anything for 12 days. Lost 5lbs and feeling weak. What do I do, same workout, lower weights? Lower weights, lower reps? (1:10:36)

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May 8, 2025

6 Things Every Dad Should Do

  • The fatherless effect. (1:10)

  • Dad’s impact on the health of the family. (3:39)

  • 6 Things Every New Dad Should Do

  • #1 - Be strong and fit. (5:44)

  • #2 - Be hard-working. (13:41)

  • #3 - Learn how to defend your family. (17:24)

  • #4 - Understand your wife. (21:48)

  • #5 - Pursue faith. (29:20)

  • #6 - Invest well. (37:14)

  • Questions:

  • What’s the best workout? (44:15)

  • Best supplements? (45:36)

  • Any good books? (46:36)

  • What about TRT? (47:44)

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May 7, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best exercises for every body part for bodybuilding. (2:20)

  • Colostrum for gut health. (14:48)

  • Selling the muscle memory investment strategy. (18:19)

  • How sauna use improves vo2 max when combined with exercise. (30:20)

  • Reducing puffy eyes with Caldera. (33:08)

  • Are lambs immune to snake venom? (36:04)

  • Why the change in dog poop color? (38:17)

  • The weirdest thing the guys have eaten. (42:07)

  • Creatine side effects. (49:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I am having issues with being injury-prone. Any guidance regarding better warmups and cooldowns, as well as information about possibly changing my training style? (54:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I train in weightlifting to gain more muscle and mobility to be able to work on these calisthenics skills? (1:10:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you suggest approaching training for bone health and overall strength? (1:21:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I change my body to want to eat and reverse dieting with the goal to still lose about another 25 lbs.? (1:28:27)

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May 5, 2025

How Moms Crush Fitness Goals

  • A mother’s sacrifice for their family. (1:31)

  • Fitness physics. (4:36)

  • The MOST effective intervention for anxiety and depression is becoming more fit and healthy. (7:10)

  • The downstream effects of mom becoming healthier & fit. (8:45)

  • #1 - Your example improves the health of the family. (10:07)

  • #2 - It doesn’t take much time to make a huge impact with proper strength training. (20:00)

  • #3 - Focus on health/performance, and the rest follows. (24:13)

  • #4 - A fit, healthier version of you is most effective. (29:50)

  • Questions:

  • How should I structure my diet for fat loss? (30:20)

  • What are good supplements to take? (32:55)

  • How much cardio should I do? (34:38)

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May 3, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways REAL food makes you lean and healthy. (1:53)

  • What compound has Sal excited? (28:28)

  • Like fathers, like sons. (32:55)

  • Dahlia has hit the gangster stage. (37:08)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (38:44)

  • The ultimate duo for gut repair and inflammation. (39:43)

  • Justin has a bone to pick. (42:10)

  • Interesting bragging rights. (48:50)

  • Chlorine and dry skin remedies. (51:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – With a goal of overall health and longevity, how could I implement cardio into MAPS fitness programs without overtraining? (55:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it worth bulking to build a butt if I cannot connect to these muscles? (1:05:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Where do you draw the line of turning down big private sector opportunities to follow a path you’re more passionate about, even if it slows down your financial goals? (1:10:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I can't seem to lose the body fat I put on during the reverse diet. What happened? (1:30:10)

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May 2, 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 perfect 6-step pre-workout. (1:11)

  • How long do you have to be off caffeine before you are new to it again? (18:34)

  • Not discounting the quality of life. (22:12)

  • #Skinnytok and bad trends. (30:51)

  • Sold on the Christian revival? (45:10)

  • Vuori’s wild growth. (51:49)

  • Sign up today for the 3-part bonus trainer series! (54:24)

  • #Quah question #1 – How many times in a year should I switch between cutting and bulking? Should the year be divided into quarters, or should I change more frequently? (55:46)

  • #Quah question #2 – For those who despise social media, how would you recommend using it effectively to help grow a business? How do you find a good balance? (59:39)

  • #Quah question #3 – How do you know if you're overtraining? I'm a 40-year-old woman who weight lifts 4/ days a week and does HIIT cardio 2 days a week. (1:05:25)

  • #Quah question #4 – Would it be fine to run MAPS Aesthetic 2 times in a row? (1:08:12)

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