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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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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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2509: Don’t Make These 5 Nutrition Mistakes in 2025 (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 11, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 nutrition mistakes of 2025. (2:12)

  • Probiotics and skin health. (27:10)

  • Growing pains. (30:35)

  • The spark of life. (34:03)

  • The body keeps the score. (36:50)

  • Exercise and its effect on your mortality rate. (42:39)

  • Remaining positive on the GLP-1 craze. (46:48)

  • The newest Ozempic trend. (48:36)

  • Rotten Tomatoes gauge for a good movie. (49:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is my lifting workout enough activity for the day or do I need to add cardio? (59:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I'd like to decrease the muscularity of my arms and shoulders without significantly losing strength because I still need to be strong for my day job. Is that possible? (1:09:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How should you train if you keep hurting your knees? (1:23:04)

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2508: The Best Eggs to Eat for Building Muscle & Losing Fat (Listener Coaching) 0
Jan 10, 2025

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Which eggs are best? (1:38)

  • Fat but powerful paradox. (12:45)

  • DON’T follow the world, be weird. (32:42)

  • So good, it’s hard to believe there is NO sugar! (37:44)

  • Justin’s next BIG thing. (39:25)

  • When you are at THAT age. (43:19)

  • Amazing Christmas gifts. (46:57)

  • What all the cool kids are wearing. (51:04)

  • Shout out to Stiff Lip Supplements™. (53:51)

  • #Quah question #1 – What is the best exercise to REALLY target my rear delts without the upper back taking over? (55:29)

  • #Quah question #2 – What do I do if reverse dieting never works, and I just continuously gain fat above 1800 calories? (58:50)

  • #Quah question #3 – If you had to pick a way to build a hybrid trainer business from the ground up with multiple revenue streams how would you do it? (1:01:00)

  • #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on weight vests for walking? (1:06:13)

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2507: Six Steps to a 315 Pound Bench Press 0
Jan 9, 2025

 Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench

  • It’s a pretty awesome goal to go after, but MOST will not hit it. (2:12)

  • The value and history of the bench press. (3:13)

  • Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench

  • #1 - Master the technique (strong arch, activate lats, squeeze bar, elbows slightly tucked, use leg drive). (5:23)

  • #2 - Bench 2 days a week (heavy and speed days). (14:20)

  • #3 - Do shoulder mobility daily. (17:34)

  • #4 - Eat in a surplus. (23:06)

  • #5 - Don’t neglect back work. (24:05)

  • #6 - Use isometric pauses. (26:03)

  • Questions:

  • How important is including an incline press? (28:37)

  • How can bands and chains be used to improve my bench press? (30:57)

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2506: Measuring Your Progress With the Mirror or Scale Is a FAILING Strategy (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 8, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you measuring your progress with the mirror and scale? You WILL fail! DO THIS instead. (2:26)

  • The strength benefits of dietary cholesterol. (18:15)

  • Addressing the egg shortage. (22:17)

  • The GLP-1 phenomenon continues to explode. (28:55)

  • The illusion of freedom. (32:14)

  • Being proactive vs reactive when it comes to a cold. (36:45)

  • Terrible health trends of the past. (40:22)

  • Prenatal nutrition and your face shape. (45:56)

  • Red-light therapy and improvement in eyesight. (49:53)

  • If you could live forever, would you? (50:57)

  • Washing away at sea. (52:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Any help or guidance on a 69-year-old wanting to get on stage? (58:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I roll out a strength-based workout for our Star Wars Fanclub? (1:20:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – When do you breathe during the exercises? (1:31:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any suggestions on how to be a strong, fit 56-year-old, and rock the Mother Of the Bride look? (1:39:37)

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2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) 0
Jan 6, 2025

10 Year Anniversary

  • Did you think we’d get here? (2:06)

  • How it all started, and first impressions of each other. (6:27)

  • The ‘Splinter’, Doug Egge. (24:12)

  • Do they believe they’d make it today? (27:30)

  • When did they decide MAPS Anabolic would be the ‘baby’? (31:48)

  • Punching up. (33:18)

  • New listeners vs. old listeners. (39:40)

  • Deciding to start the YouTube channel. (41:12)

  • Early financial highlights. (42:38)

  • The creation of MAPS programs. (44:55)

  • First notable interviews. (47:26)

  • Sal’s greatest strength and greatest weakness. (1:00:45)

  • A time business-wise when they got really excited. (1:01:41)

  • Leveling up. (1:09:39)

  • Shifting the direction of the fitness industry. (1:12:02)

  • Guests who have impacted them the most. (1:13:32)

  • Mind Pump’s first BIG investments. (1:22:50)

  • The COVID scare. (1:26:07)

  • Mind Pump Partners. (1:29:15)

  • Resistance Training Revolution. (1:41:03)

  • What’s in my bag? (1:42:56)

  • Fire hose of knowledge. (1:44:28)

  • Mind Pump Live. (1:45:49)

  • The next 10 years. (1:48:10)

  • Time flies. (1:49:52)

  • A timeline for their kids to listen to. (1:55:13)

  • Buy in with family & friends. (1:57:20)

  • AskMindPump.com (2:00:07)

  • Fun, challenging, and rewarding. (2:01:11)

  • Mutual respect and trust. (2:02:27)

  • Built to win. (2:05:15)

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2504: For the Best Pumps of Your Life, Do THIS! (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 4, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: For the best pumps of your life, DO THIS! (1:31)

  • Caldera Lab is making its way on the small screen. (22:41)

  • What do you consider to be old? (25:27)

  • When does the age gap become weird? (30:27)

  • Research your pre-natal supplements. (36:08)

  • Processed foods impact on muscle quality. (38:52)

  • When your science fiction brain goes crazy. (44:06)

  • NIL is changing the dynamics of college sports. (50:11)

  • QVC is selling on IG. (53:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice do you have for scaling a personal training business while maintaining that passion, avoiding burnout, and finding that endgame when you want to retire? (55:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Should I focus on losing more weight first and then build muscle, or should I maintain a weight around 205-215, and recomposition by losing fat and gaining muscle? (1:06:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Did my years of overtraining affect my ability to lean out? (1:16:51)

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2503: If You Always Workout the Same Way You’re Killing Your Gains (Listener Coaching) 0
Jan 3, 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: If you workout the same way all the time you’re killing your gains…it’s not always about changing exercises. (1:45)

  • The fascination with probiotic/microbiome research. (15:09)

  • Going down the AI rabbit hole. (22:34)

  • Cat Debacle: Part II. (26:48)

  • Car experience fails. (31:48)

  • Sal’s garage workout with his son. (33:49)

  • Sunrise to sunset bundle. (35:09)

  • Drug tales with Mind Pump. (39:19)

  • Healthy meals for your family and kids. (50:20)

  • Shout out to @this.is.michael2024! (51:41)

  • #Quah question #1 – How do you navigate the new year/new me hype? (54:44)

  • #Quah question #2 – Are there any acupuncture benefits related to muscle building or fat loss? (1:02:01)

  • #Quah question #3 – Thoughts on assisted stretching labs? Is it worth it? (1:07:39)

  • #Quah question #4 – Do you think BPC-157 would work for an older bicep tendon injury? (1:11:32)

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2502: Hormone Therapy for Aesthetics With Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald 0
Jan 2, 2025

Hormone Therapy for Aesthetics for Women Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald

  • Why she believes you should go on hormone therapy once you are past a certain age. (1:26)

  • Normal does NOT mean optimal. (2:56)

  • The difference between BHRT and HRT. (3:47)

  • Her journey of becoming an MD, a Beachbody coach, and how she got into functional medicine. (7:51)

  • How is she different from traditional functional medicine doctors? (16:02)

  • Why hormones place a MASSIVE role on your progress. (17:44)

  • Her experience with GLP-1s and busting the myths surrounding them. (20:15)

  • The most common hormones she starts her clients with. (24:23)

  • Which provides the most aesthetic benefit? (24:58)

  • What does progesterone provide for women? (25:40)

  • Why labs are NOT nearly as important as symptoms. (26:33)

  • Why she prefers creams for men and women. (29:46)

  • You can have a good libido and have TERRIBLE testosterone. (32:23)

  • Her preferences when it comes to thyroid medication. (33:05)

  • Why she prefers to be OPTIMIZED and not natural. (36:23)

  • To whom doesn’t she recommend hormone replacement therapy? (37:56)

  • The benefits of DHT. (40:37)

  • The sooner you invest in yourself the CHEAPER your healthcare will be when you get older. (41:43)

  • The rise of the female hormone optimization movement. (44:34)

  • The order of operations for a female looking to make a shift in their health. (46:05)

  • The best form of exercise for hormone optimization. (51:46)

  • The muscle-memory investment. (52:54)

  • Why getting back to the way our ancestors lived just helps support how our hormones are designed to work. (54:38)

  • PCOS needs to be renamed. (55:35)

  • Weak muscles, weak bones. (57:07)

  • The importance and value of protein. (57:55)

  • Why nothing happens fast with hormones. (59:15)

  • If you’re taking thyroid medication, DO THIS! (1:01:42)

  • Her primary business. (1:05:29)

  • Make America Hard Again. (1:06:14)

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2501: 3 Big Dietary Lies the Government Has Told You (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Jan 1, 2025

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three BIG dietary lies the government has told you. (1:51)

  • Exercise and how it affects your nerves. (18:40)

  • Charity vs evolutionary theory. (23:57)

  • Slowing down time as a parent. (38:14)

  • Previewing the next Train the Trainer webinar series. (46:28)

  • It’s Organifi Gold Juice season. (54:06)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Landman on Paramount Plus. (55:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I can’t shake the feeling that I should be much stronger by now. I’m consistent and dedicated in the gym, so it’s disheartening to feel like I’m spinning my wheels. What could I be doing wrong? (1:00:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Why am I waking up so early? Please help! (1:12:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – For being on TRT, I don’t feel I am getting the gains I should. Any advice on what to do at this point? (1:22:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – What should training and diet look like depending on how busy my dance schedule is (off-season vs in-season)? (1:38:30)

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2500: Weird Performance Enhancing Supplements That Work With Jay Campbell 0
Dec 30, 2024

Jay Campbell

  • Should you be concerned about your mitochondrial health? (1:05)

  • Is NAD supplementing a waste of time? (3:58)

  • The REAL benefits of creatine. (9:59)

  • The truth behind ‘exercise in a bottle’. (13:08)

  • Why Retatrutide will Forever Change Society. (21:40)

  • The importance of having a trainer while on a GLP-1. (29:15)

  • Why the genie is out of the bottle with peptides and bio-regulators. (33:01)

  • The differences between peptides and pharmaceuticals. (39:50)

  • What things can people take to heal themselves from multiple vaccines? (45:33)

  • The peptide forefront. (49:55)

  • The value of the struggle. (51:38)

  • The latest bodybuilding stack. (54:34)

  • Highlighting one of his exciting businesses. (1:04:55)

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2499: If You Aren’t Doing the Following Six Movement Patterns You Will NOT Get the Body You Want 0
Dec 28, 2024

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you AREN’T doing the following six movement patterns you will NOT get the body you want. (1:42)

  • PSA for trainers who want to be more effective with their clients. (23:15)

  • Exercise can boost your mood and memory. (26:08)

  • Medjugorje Miracle. (34:19)

  • Society is so behind what technology is capable of. (38:19)

  • Doug’s testosterone results before and after Joymode. (50:33)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (52:16)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there any way to mitigate the negative effects of doing high-intensity cardio a few times a week? (55:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What programming would you recommend to balance the extreme stress that cops face? (1:02:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How detrimental would it be to progress if we toggled between two programs due to scheduling conflicts? (1:08:41)

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2498: Three Reasons Why Eating More Can Make You Leaner 0
Dec 27, 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: Three reasons to EAT MORE to get LEANER. (1:30)

  • How much of an impact the layout of your city has on your activity. (20:01)

  • Two-faced mustache. (29:04)

  • When the smack-talk thread backfires. (30:34)

  • Blood flow in the brain: FMRI studies. (33:55)

  • AI in fitness. (37:22)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Later Daters on Netflix. (39:52)

  • Joey Swoll, good guy? (42:11)

  • Ryan’s World. (44:20)

  • Vuori’s impressive rise. (46:23)

  • What makes you likely to sleep with a robot? (50:44)

  • AI pitching machine. (53:26)

  • #Quah question #1 – Is going for .7g of protein per pound of ideal body weight good enough for a cut? (57:07)

  • #Quah question #2 – I just lost 60lbs and am looking to lose 40 more and I feel stuck during the holidays. Suggestions? (1:00:06)

  • #Quah question #3 – Now having experience weightlifting. Is it best to lift on how I feel versus sticking with the program? (1:05:05)

  • #Quah question #4 – If I have long legs is it better to elevate the deadlift bar? (1:09:20)

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2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine 0
Dec 26, 2024

The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine

  • Why MOST people should be taking creatine. (0:58)

  • The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine

  • #1 - Builds muscle and strength. (8:17)

  • #2 - Prevents injury. (14:40)

  • #3 - Improved cognition. (15:49)

  • #4 - Anti-depressant. (18:21)

  • #5 - Anti-anxiety. (19:33)

  • #6 - Helps with sleep. (22:24)

  • #7 - Bone health. (24:00)

  • #8 - Promotes skin health. (26:39)

  • #9 - Fat burning. (27:45)

  • Questions:

  • #1 - How much creatine should I take every day? (31:02)

  • #2 - Does it make a difference when I take creatine? (31:56)

  • #3 - Should I cycle creatine? (33:13)

  • #4 - What's the best form of creatine? (33:53)

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2496: Machines Are Better Than Free Weights for These 3 Things (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Dec 25, 2024

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Machines are better for THESE three things. (2:25)

  • How FIT you are is a better predictor than your BMI. (18:25)

  • This is an important tip if you are taking thyroid medication. (24:21)

  • The drone conspiracy. (26:28)

  • If you have hormonal imbalances or PMS symptoms, listen up. (34:42)

  • Tornadoes in California? (37:13)

  • Funny pranks. (42:06)

  • Family time at church. (45:25)

  • The benefits of grass-fed ground beef vs. grain-fed. (48:58)

  • Starbucks drive-thru does it again. (51:13)

  • California is doing California things. (52:56)

  • Shout out to our three Park City giveaway winners! (58:56)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Why is it important for kids to play various sports for their overall athletic performance? (1:03:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you speak to if/how weight and muscle training principles can be applied to the face? (1:13:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can eating healthy make you fat? (1:22:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Should I extend maintenance/bulking through the time it takes to run Symmetry first and then run a cut through something like Maps 15 or even something like the heavy portions of Maps Strong? (1:30:34)

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2495: The Truth About Beachbody With Chalene Johnson 0
Dec 23, 2024

Chalene Johnson

  • What is going on with Beachbody? (1:54)

  • Why you MUST have more than one stream of income. (12:03)

  • Biggest business learning lessons. (15:16)

  • Changing the conversation around perimenopause/menopause. (20:29)

  • Her relationship with traditional strength training. (31:13)

  • The 5 pillars of health. (33:23)

  • Breaking the fear of cutting cardio. (34:40)

  • The power of changing your algorithm. (36:58)

  • Use your intuition! (38:00)

  • The major disservice of giving a sex assignment to hormones. (41:08)

  • Why she quit alcohol. (45:25)

  • Where does her growth mindset come from? (54:10)

  • How does she communicate giving yourself grace? (55:50)

  • Being in alignment. (58:10)

  • Why she is focusing on her sleep. (59:23)

  • Her favorite attributes about her husband. (1:02:45)

  • Favorite revenue streams. (1:10:15)

  • Creating boundaries. (1:11:40)

  • A family of entrepreneurs. (1:13:27)

  • Favorite podcast guests. (1:15:30)

  • How muscle is an underrated bio hack. (1:16:44)

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2494: Three Reasons Why Staying In Shape Is Easier Than Getting Into Shape (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Dec 21, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three reasons why staying in shape is easier than getting into shape. (2:09)

  • The first lesson in understanding women. (21:27)

  • The cost of temptation and fame. (23:20)

  • Challenging carbon dating. (35:13)

  • One of the BIGGEST investments in improving your sleep. (40:21)

  • Free advertising. (41:37)

  • The dangerous sides of conservatism. (45:00)

  • Give the gift of health this holiday season. (50:24)

  • Shout out to Neckzilla! (51:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it normal that I found when I dropped my steps 10k per day, lowered my training to 4 Upper/Lower days from 7 days, and increased food my hunger increased? (54:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – When do you have hard conversations with people about their goals and that they have to take it into their own hands? (1:07:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there something that you had other than MAPS 15 that you would suggest running in the meantime because part of the reason I need the lifts is for my sanity? (1:22:05)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I sit all day at a desk job, but I will walk 1-2 miles before I lift in the morning and an additional 2-3 miles, sometimes walking/running in the evening. I average 12-17k steps a day, weekends sometimes more. Is this too much? Am I affecting my gains? (1:30:52)

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2493: Add 30 Minutes of THIS for Better Gains (Listener Coaching) 0
Dec 20, 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: Add 30 minutes of THIS for better gains! (2:10)

  • An update on Sal’s CPAP machine. (9:28)

  • Playing for each other and not for themselves. (15:36)

  • The growing trend of restricting teenage access to fitness videos. (22:51)

  • A classic bodybuilder steroid cycle. (29:01)

  • Life expectancy is projected to stall out by 2050. (31:36)

  • Previewing the interview with Erica Komisar on parenthood. (37:18)

  • Red-light as a pre-workout. (42:13)

  • Universe expansion theory. (44:34)

  • Anglerfish mating. (51:52)

  • Shout out to Santa Cruz Athletic Club! (54:20)

  • #Quah question #1 – Are there any real benefits from waist trainers? Why do they exist? (57:16)

  • #Quah question #2 – Is it a good idea to increase your NEAT before starting a workout? (1:04:46)

  • #Quah question #3 – I’m currently on a GLP-1 and am not losing any more weight. I don't want to increase the dose anymore because I already have a hard time eating enough and I don't want to lose too much muscle. Should I lower my dose and start a reverse diet? (1:10:12)

  • #Quah question #4 – How much would someone have to pay you all to train? (1:14:17)

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2492: How Probiotics Affect Fat Loss, Muscle Building & Cognition with Dr. Zain Kassam 0
Dec 19, 2024

How Probiotics Affect Fat Loss, Muscle Building & Cognition with Dr. Zain Kassam

  • Dr. Kassam’s background in the space. (1:42)

  • How important is our relationship with our microbiome? (7:01)

  • The connection between our microbiome and the explosion of autoimmune disorders. (8:47)

  • Are these problems inherited? (11:56)

  • Two pathways to consider why obese mice get skinny when getting the right microbes. (13:02)

  • How are they using AI? (16:31)

  • Why does the gut influence our brain? (18:40)

  • Can our microbiome influence our cravings? (22:11)

  • Our microbiome’s connection to our muscle mass. (23:22)

  • How can we use this science in the future? (26:25)

  • The 4 D’s of picking a probiotic. (32:05)

  • The transient effect of taking a daily probiotic. (34:41)

  • How can we restore a ‘leaky gut’? (36:30)

  • Not all probiotics are created equal. (38:42)

  • Science is not complete until it’s communicated. (40:00)

  • How do you know you’re getting live bacteria? (43:26)

  • How does he maintain good microbiome health? (45:13)

  • Understanding antibiotics. (48:49)

  • Are probiotics beneficial to take while on antibiotics? (50:11)

  • Probiotics effect on performance. (54:48)

  • Galaxy class solution. (56:31)

  • His take on GLP-1s. (58:54)

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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**

  • Limited Launch Promotion: MAPS 15 Performance public launch price: $87! ** Code 15PLAUNCH for $20 OFF. Free Bonuses: 30-Day Landmine Workout + 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide. **

 

2491: Work Out Once a Week and Get Results BUT Only if You Focus On This (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Dec 18, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Work out once a week and get results, but ONLY if you focus on this. (2:57)

  • Ragging on Sal. (15:06)

  • Xtreme Xperiences. (16:08)

  • Viagra increases muscle protein synthesis. (21:32)

  • How NIL is reshaping collegiate sports. (24:20)

  • The difference between Christmas, X-Mas, and Happy Holidays. (30:13)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (32:11)

  • How do you know if a CBD product is worth it? (33:45)

  • Justin’s first parade. (35:47)

  • Sal is tough to break. (37:40)

  • Teasing an interview with Erica Komisar. (39:42)

  • The food dye argument is REALLY heating up. (42:16)

  • The controversy surrounding Jay-Z. (43:43)

  • It’s about the journey, not the destination. (46:29)

  • Luminose by ENTERA. (55:08)

  • Shout out to Ian Simpkins! (56:28)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice on how I can progress in my bench press? (57:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – So I know your programs can be run in either a bulk or cut, but is there any time where it’s good to be running maintenance? (1:10:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you suggest the average person go about reintroducing sprinting into their training routine? (1:19:50)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on continuing to workout through the rest of pregnancy and postpartum? (1:31:32)

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2490: Improve Your Muscle, Strength & Athleticism in Only 15 Minutes a Day 0
Dec 16, 2024

MAPS 15 Performance Launch

  • YES! You can get fit, lean, strong, and fast in only 15 minutes a day. (1:49)

  • Short daily workouts vs. traditional. (5:53)

  • Why this is our most popular methodology. (9:34)

  • The best program for athletes who are in season. (22:55)

  • Makes you feel good. (23:53)

  • Floor and ceiling metaphor. (24:38)

  • Introducing MAPS 15 Performance: An overview and what’s included. (25:47)

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2489: Try This Walking Protocol to Get Healthy & Lean (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Dec 14, 2024

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Walking protocol to get healthy and lean. (1:40)

  • Someone living amongst you. (13:58)

  • Manufacturing adversity. (18:58)

  • High-quality athleisure wear. (24:07)

  • Visceral fat’s connection to Alzheimer’s. (25:40)

  • The CPAP black market. (33:00)

  • Hidden food intolerances and the value of tracking. (37:48)

  • The home gym market is exploding! (45:41)

  • Pursuing what you love and going all in! (48:39)

  • Shout out to Dry Creek Wrangler. (1:00:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I make mobility exercises enjoyable and competitive? (1:02:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What are the top resources that you think every trainer should tap into to stay relevant and as educated as possible in this ever-growing field? (1:14:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Is 300+ grams of protein ok if my calories, carbs, and fat are all in line? (1:27:30)

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2488: If You’re Not Building Muscle, This is Why (Listener Coaching) 0
Dec 13, 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: If you’re not building muscle, this is why. (1:39)

  • Kids say the sweetest things. (10:11)

  • The more you give, the more you get. (10:54)

  • The direct correlation between your wife’s happiness and bedtime schedule with your partner. (22:29)

  • Is having a child easier than having a dog? (25:19)

  • The benefits of grass-fed meat for athletes. (38:23)

  • The longest recorded fast. (40:54)

  • Why you should consider changing your cookware. (43:27)

  • The Billy Corgan/Bill Burr connection. (47:10)

  • Can women smell if a man is single? (49:39)

  • Shout out to @socialcapofficial. (52:28)

  • #Quah question #1 – How do you know if a lagging body part isn’t growing because you’re doing too much or because of other factors? (55:46)

  • #Quah question #2 – Is there any real science behind compression shirts, leggings, etc.? (58:47)

  • #Quah question #3 – If you’ve seen the same trainer multiple times at the gym giving poor advice or allowing poor form, would you eventually say something? (1:01:05)

  • #Quah question #4 – I’m 21 years old. What would you tell your 21-year-old self financially, spiritually, physically, and mentally? (1:03:38)

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