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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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2230: How to Optimize Your Training, Diet & Lifestyle After Age 40 0
Dec 18, 2023

  • Your lifestyle has a MASSIVE impact on how you feel as you get older. (2:59)

  • What is going to keep you healthy & fit at 20, is NOT the same as what’s going to keep you healthy when you’re 40. (7:28)

  • The general considerations we see of people who are 40+ years old. (9:00)

  • The challenges facing this avatar. (18:06)

  • How the workout programming is laid out. (22:53)

  • The first program that includes LIFESTYLE programming. (31:46)

  • The unique lifestyle guidelines within the program. (41:55)

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2229: Ways to Correct an Extreme Muscle Asymmetry, Tips to Overcome Excessive Water Retention, How to Prevent Muscle Loss When Training for a Half Marathon & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Dec 16, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: What you did that worked for you before ISN’T guaranteed to work again. The old rules do not apply.  (2:21)

  • The guys share their experiences of “special” treatments done in Mexico. (23:01)

  • Are you willing to pay a lot for exceptional customer service? (26:40)

  • The Cybertruck avatar. (36:19)

  • Eight Sleep is a fan favorite! (43:46)

  • Alex Jones has reemerged. (47:24)

  • The fascinating story behind Game Stop. (52:42)

  • The Shilajit gummies from Organifi are crushing! (57:13)

  • Shout out to SB Mowing. (1:02:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Have you had surgery that has changed the structure of your body? (1:05:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is switching to unilateral for all chest exercises the solution to my asymmetry, or do I need to find another way to engage my dominant side pec? (1:14:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - In your opinion, what can cause horizontal dents in both quad muscles? (1:23:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How do I best train for a marathon to retain as much muscle mass as possible? (1:30:22)

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2228: When to Use Partial Reps, the Best Way to Learn Workout Programming, the Benefits of Rhodiola & More 0
Dec 15, 2023

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: Five steps to hack the negative effects of alcohol consumption. (1:39)

  • Busting myths with Sal: Why pasta tastes different in Italy, why people in New York are rude, and why most states dislike people from California. (15:25)

  • Gambling stories and habits of Mind Pump. (19:34)

  • Are the guys for or against companies ripping them off? (33:41)

  • Mind Pump Recommends the Dead Files on the Travel Channel. (36:30)

  • Is there any more terrifying than experiencing sleep paralysis? (41:16)

  • Invisibility cloak, real or fake? (42:56)

  • Mind Pump’s favorite MAPS program. (46:00)

  • Shout out to Joe Baena. (51:21)

  • #Quah question #1 - Are partial reps effective and when? Do they have a place in a workout program? (52:38)

  • #Quah question #2 - What are the best books on programming design and best meal plan resources? (59:43)

  • #Quah question #3 - What are your thoughts on Rhodiola? (1:08:01)

  • #Quah question #4 - What is the average pricing for training per hour? (1:10:58)

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2227: How to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life in 2024 0
Dec 14, 2023

  • Seven Steps to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life in 2024. (1:41)

  • #1 - Manage your algorithms. (2:32)

  • #2 - Eat foods that encourage you to eat less. (12:20)

  • #3 - Lift weights with a plan. (18:34)

  • #4 - Walk a little bit 3 times a day (no distractions). (22:31)

  • #5 - Set a water goal and hit it. (27:44)

  • #6 - Train and eat to feel good, not look good. (31:42)

  • #7 - Go to bed and wake up at the same time. (36:46)

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2226: When Slowing Down Reps is Better Than Adding Weight, the Pros & Cons of Training for Different Adaptations Each Workout, What Mid-Workout Shakiness or Cold Sweats May Mean & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Dec 13, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to become a successful personal trainer. (2:51)

  • The celebrity power and pull of Elon Musk. (15:35)

  • Will Disney survive their recent downfalls? (18:57)

  • Mind Pump’s favorite holiday films. (21:57)

  • Men’s #1 dating red flag and cologne preferences. (26:04)

  • Recapping the Mind Pump Holiday Party. (32:26)

  • What a waste of land. (34:44)

  • Handsome privilege. (37:31)

  • AI or human-made? (40:35)

  • The impact of face masks on children. (47:48)

  • Red-light therapy is an effective acne treatment. (50:43)

  • Arnold’s PRs. (52:33)

  • Shout out to Steven Rodriguez. (54:44)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it better to train in a block phase or mix them up? (56:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What should I eat/drink before my workouts to avoid feeling Hypoglycemia? Could what I eat the night before make a difference? (1:10:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Are there other exercises I can do that will translate into being able to squat more? (1:21:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How should I approach my fat loss when I think I may have destroyed my metabolism? (1:32:33)

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2225: How to be a Great Parent & Raise Successful Children With Adam Lane Smith 0
Dec 11, 2023

  • Installment #4: How to be a great parent and raise successful children. (1:24)

  • Topics covered in this segment. (2:03)

  • Why modern parenting is SO hard. (3:37)

  • How people view parenting today. (10:55)

  • How attachment issues poison parents. (18:08)

  • How kids get wrecked. (20:37)

  • Fixing your attachment is going to help. (23:55)

  • The model of apprentice adults. (25:32)

  • Building a self-correcting family system. (26:11)

    • The 10-minute daily approach. (32:50)

    • Raise adults so that you can be friends with them in adulthood. (35:16)

  • Tactics for successful co-parenting. (38:34)

  • How to raise kids who succeed in this world. (45:19)

  • Taking an assessment. (53:52)

  • Previewing installment #6: An unfiltered conversation with Sara Dawn Moore on all the things people are afraid to ask an attachment specialist. (54:45)

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2224: The Ideal Body Fat to Build Muscle as a Woman, How to Address Body Parts That Seem Out of Proportion, Training Tips for Endurance Athletes Who Want to Maintain or Build Muscle & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Dec 9, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re going to train to failure, do it the RIGHT way. (1:53)

  • LMNT is ‘tasty’ water. (11:28)

  • A hack when it comes to consuming nuts. (14:50)

  • Swollen faces and the highlights from their episode with Jordan Peterson. (16:50)

  • Elon Musk stands by his principles. (21:51)

  • Mark Cuban for President? (28:23)

  • The small community of billionaires. (38:32)

  • If Mind Pump were billionaires, what would they purchase? (44:00)

  • Multi-vitamin use is associated with longevity. (52:07)

  • Shout out to Jeff Zenisek. (55:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - For someone competitive but also wants to keep my muscle being 60, what MAPS programs would you recommend for the different times in my season? (56:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What would be the optimal range, body fat percentage-wise, for women? (1:11:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you recommend I train if my legs are so much more dominant than my upper body? (1:23:43) 

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2223: The Risk of Muscle Loss From Overtraining, the Benefit of Cycling Calories for Fat Loss, Tips for Dealing With ADHD & More 0
Dec 8, 2023

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: Meat is one of the MOST nutrient-dense foods! (2:04)

  • When you have that one loose cannon “friend.” (25:03)

  • Organifi’s Gold Juice is ultra-relaxing. (45:01)

  • Justin’s man cave. (46:38)

  • Do we need aliens to distract us from everything? (47:34)

  • Strange News with Sak: Malaysia Airlines 370 and the Pentagon. (50:24)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Did this scientist find the key to eternity frozen in permafrost? (54:10)

  • Shout out to Tyler Fischer. (56:30)

  • #Quah question #1 - Can overtraining and under-recovery cause you to lose muscle and gain body fat? (58:02)

  • #Quah question #2 - What’s the difference between cycling calories (high days versus low days) as opposed to taking the average and eating that amount every day? (1:02:01)

  • #Quah question #3 - As a coach my philosophy is selling health first, then fat loss, and muscle gain come as a byproduct as you guys talk about. I’m having a hard time marketing this online, as selling health isn’t sexy in comparison to “Lose 20 pounds in 90 days.” Do you have any advice on how to sell or market a health-first approach to an audience? (1:05:58)

  • #Quah question #4 - Sal and Adam have mentioned having ADHD and how it's been both a struggle and an asset in their business life. Do you have any strategies or tips for someone dealing with it in navigating relationships and business projects? (1:11:27)

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2222: Astronaut Mike Massimino 0
Dec 7, 2023

  • Was the moon landing, real or fake? (2:03)

  • How we are living in paradise and MUST take advantage of every moment. (4:33)

  • His definition of ‘home’. (8:55)

  • The biggest misunderstandings of spacewalking. (10:24)

  • Thinking and preparing for everything that can go wrong. (13:06)

  • Space debris is a problem. (18:35)

  • The process of becoming an astronaut. (22:14)

  • The leaders or trainers that stood out to him. (35:20)

  • Gravity is the problem. (40:19)

  • The experience of takeoff. (42:14)

  • The most accurate space movies. (47:36)

  • Dealing with the fear of potential death. (53:35)

  • Preparing the body for going into space and coming back. (59:54)

  • Sleeping in space and astronaut humor. (1:10:48)

  • When you have a goal, it doesn’t matter where you are from. (1:18:25)

  • The importance of these private companies' missions for the future of humanity. (1:21:53)

  • Dealing with radiation exposure in space. (1:33:22)

  • Some cool things seen from space. (1:37:59)

  • How far away are we from commercial space flights? (1:46:00)

  • Knowing when to pivot. (1:49:25)

  • For the love of the game, not the money. (1:56:01)

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2221: Ways to Develop Strong Hands, How to Peak for a One-Rep Max, Workout Tips for New Parents & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Dec 6, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: An active or spiritual practice makes you healthier/happier, and contributes significantly to longevity. (2:33)

  • The famous shell game. (16:30)

  • The ability to create new songs with old artists. (19:31)

  • Celebrating the Godfather of rock n’ roll. (21:58)

  • Evidence of social contagion. (23:41)

  • The climate is NOT God. (28:43)

  • Is everything that goes viral staged? (32:07)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (34:28)

  • The genius of adult humor in cartoons/animated films. (37:03)

  • Don’t mess with the South Park creators. (42:03)

  • Optimistic or bullish on Disney? (44:21)

  • Updating the audience on Adam’s use of Ned post-cannabis. (49:17)

  • New product alert from Caldera Lab. (53:50)

  • Shout out to Dhru Purohit. (1:01:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on how to figure out how much I need to eat to continue my muscle-building progress while not increasing my body fat? (1:02:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What can I do to increase my grip strength? (1:16:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to peak for a 1 rep max? (1:29:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Any tips or tricks to assure that I am not jeopardizing gains, be it physically, mentally, or in my relationship with my wife due to lack of sleep? (1:51:34)

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2220: How to Stay Consistent With Your Workouts 0
Dec 4, 2023

  • We don’t have a weight loss problem in America, but a KEEP the weight off problem. (1:47)

  • Five Ways to Stay Consistent with Your Workouts.

  • #1 - Set appropriate goals. (6:16)

  • #2 - Make the approach challenging but realistic. (12:00)

  • #3 - Encourage a great workout experience. (16:45)

  • #4 - Don’t beat the crap out of yourself. (19:41)

  • #5 - Point out progress and wins. (24:52)

  • #6 - Don’t shame them, but also be honest and firm. (29:50)

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2219: What to Do When Body Fat Doesn’t Drop Even When Cutting Calories, How to Break a Squat Plateau, Ways to Fix an Anterior Pelvic Tilt & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Dec 2, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why Big Food wants you to eat less protein. (1:53)

  • Why is Sal cutting ALL artificial sweeteners? (13:42)

  • Justin’s Christmas tree fiasco. (16:36)

  • The Di Stefano’s chaotic family gathering. (28:48)

  • Changing traditions. (41:22)

  • Inflation is still here. (46:05)

  • Justin’s hamstring snafu. (53:42)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump’s Cyber Monday Special! (59:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - For someone who works out early in the morning, is it better to feed your body the day before with the higher calories, or better to feed after your workout? (1:00:08)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice on how to fix my anterior pelvic tilt? (1:09:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Suggestions for ways to bust through a plateau on a specific lift? (1:17:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – An update with a former live caller, Rachel Laber (Ep. 2106), and her online coach, Christina Hathaway. (1:25:32)

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2218 How to Pick the Correct Weight to Hit Your Ideal Rep Range, Ways to Increase Healthy Fat Intake Without Adding Too Many Calories, the Pros & Cons of Focusing on Concentric Exercises & More 0
Dec 1, 2023

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: DON’T be afraid of salt! (2:13)

  • If you can’t beat them, join them! (12:13)

  • The imminent reverse market crash. (17:32)

  • The car market bubble and valet tales. (20:04)

  • Naming cars and guitars. (28:40)

  • Elon Musk is a ‘billionaire bro’. (31:29)

  • The war between Open AI and Google. (35:10)

  • An urban legend that turned out to be true. (45:25)

  • Searching and categorizing supplements based on your goal. (46:54)

  • The benefits of Halo Therapy. (51:17)

  • Gargling with salt water may help prevent COVID-19 hospitalization. (53:18)

  • Shout out to Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson and the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (55:14)

  • #Quah question #1 - Are your programs designed to have the same weight throughout all sets, or do you adjust it so it’s as heavy as possible for each set in that rep range? (57:09)

  • #Quah question #2 - What do you think about doing only concentric exercises for a month or two? What kind of results (negative or positive) would come from only doing this for a phase? (1:00:33)

  • #Quah question #3 - How can I increase healthy fat intake without adding too many calories to my diet? (1:03:13)

  • #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on sauna vs walking? Sauna gets my heart rate higher in 20 minutes than a 20-minute walk. (1:06:37)

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2217: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson 0
Nov 30, 2023

  • The goal and reason why he created the ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizenship) conference. (1:41)

  • The hierarchy of values. (14:12)

  • Why narratives/stories are important to humans. (19:47)

  • How biblical stories are at the core of the shared story we all see the world. (32:20)

  • The basic flaw in diversity and multicultural theory. (39:25)

  • The frightening trend of childlessness among women. (47:28)

  • What drives his natural curiosity? (54:15)

  • Which reality are we going to choose? (1:01:40)

  • The importance of ‘play’ with our children. (1:04:20)

  • The differences between the genders when it comes to poking and pranks. (1:17:14)

  • Producing a virtual world that’s overlayed on the actual world. (1:20:57)

  • Why Twitter is a snake pit. (1:25:30)

  • Dealing with the pressure and stress of saying what he thinks. (1:29:29)

  • The value of having a partner who has your back. (1:36:24)

  • The difference between being a father and a grandfather. (1:39:05)

  • The impact of the birth control pill. (1:44:30)

  • The small/difficult window for women to find a partner. (1:52:19)

  • Don’t let your children do anything that makes you dislike them. (2:00:28)

  • Why he appreciates comedy. (2:06:53)

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2216: The Real Value of Training to Failure, Strategies to Get Shredded Before an Event, Workout Tips for Those With Thyroid Issues & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Nov 29, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a protein hack. Drink a small protein shake with every meal. (2:35)

  • Will A.I. be able to assess and figure out someone’s gut microbiome? (10:40)

  • How is it possible to make something so small? (16:25)

  • Is AI evolving as fast as we think? (19:07)

  • 100% human made. (21:53)

  • Things aren’t always what they seem. (30:25)

  • Dennis Rodman is the ultimate trendsetter. (35:25)

  • The story behind beta and why it failed. (41:23)

  • Chimps are killing gorillas unprovoked for the first time. (46:58)

  • Daycare fights? (51:30)

  • Shout out to Kendrick BBQ and Traeger Grills. (55:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the difference between training to failure and progressive overload? (1:00:28)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any advice for someone who wants to get as jacked as possible in a year? (1:14:54)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Are there imbalances when it comes to push versus pull? (1:26:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice that you guys can give to a young female with hormone issues who wants to be healthy and strong and live a long healthy life with my kids? (1:36:18)

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2215: Simple Hacks to Improve Any Marriage With Adam Lane Smith 0
Nov 27, 2023
  • Installment #4: How to make marriage work in this complicated world. (1:30)
  • Topics covered in this segment. (2:01)
  • Staggering statistics on divorce. (5:02)
  • Is there a reason to get married? (8:25)
  • How people view marriage today. (11:36)
  • Why do people cheat? (16:47)
  • How attachment issues poison marriages over time. (21:36)
  • The kid complication factor. (25:12)
  • Any marriage can be fixed, as long as both partners are willing to do the work to fix it. (30:12)
  • Treating marriage like a business. (35:57)
  • The State of the Union meeting to check in on your marriage. (42:15)
  • The four-step method to share with your wife to boost her emotional sex drive. (47:04)
  • How women can get men to vasopressin bond with them. (58:38)
  • Creating the oxytocin/vasopressin bond for a healthy marriage and sex life. (1:02:17)
  • Previewing installment #5: Parenting with good attachment. (1:10:00)

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2214: What to Do if You Are Young & Have Low Testosterone, the Dangers of Eating Too Much Protein, How to Continue to Progress After Years of Consistent Training & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Nov 25, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: FIX your gut health and chronic inflammation may be solved. (1:49)

  • Spilling ALL the tea on Gary Brecka. (10:36)

  • A pill that affects your decision-making. (21:28)

  • The tallest slide in the world! (27:00)

  • When training with David Goggins does NOT make sense. (30:43)

  • Houses today are NOT the same size they used to be. (33:49)

  • The best South Park episode ever! (43:11)

  • A technique to dramatically improve your creative thinking space. (44:19)

  • People like gummies. (47:46)

  • The origins of occlusion training. (49:53)

  • Shout out to the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (52:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - In your opinion, does bulking on low testosterone make sense or since my body will find it harder to build muscle most of the excess calories will be stored as fat? (55:17)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Is the number of calories I’m taking in to gain weight but still lose weight normal? (1:06:32)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Regarding your programming, I have noticed a trend I can't make sense of while running through the MAPS programs. During the heavy weight/low rep phases, I seem to peak during week 2 of the phase (for example Phase 1 Week 2 of MAPS Anabolic). I will go into week 3 of the Phase expecting to be able to add weight but I can't even hit the previous week's weight. Is this to be expected? (1:15:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on what program I should run next? Currently, my goals are to look the best I can on my 39th birthday and for our family’s spring break trip to the Dominican Republic. (1:33:44)

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2213: The Best Way to Quit Sugar, Effective Squat & Romanian Deadlift Substitutes, the Dangers of Locking Out Arms During Pressing Exercises & More 0
Nov 24, 2023

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Quality of life is also a facet of health, so don’t be so perfect that you ignore it. (2:25)

  • The most enjoyable phases with your kids. (16:27)

  • In the real world, there are checks and balances to what you say. (25:46)

  • Creating deliberate boundaries with social media. (33:34)

  • How Caldera’s face serum encourages a balanced microbiome. (42:52)

  • The more you know: Strange uses of toothpaste. (45:12)

  • Styles that come and go. (49:43)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump’s Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (51:16)

  • #Quah question #1 - What's the best way to quit sugar? I feel like it has such a hold on me. Please help! (53:01)

  • #Quah question #2 - What is the best replacement exercise for the squat and RDL? (1:01:31)

  • #Quah question #3 - Is it bad to fully lock your arms out when extending in a bench press or overhead press? Are you supposed to leave your elbows soft during the lockout? (1:05:13)

  • #Quah question #4 - You guys always insist that trainers have your programs? How do you recommend that we use them with clients? Are we using them as examples for effective training or using them with clients? (1:08:40)

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2212: The Value of a “Dirty Bulk” 0
Nov 23, 2023

  • What is a “dirty” bulk? (2:23)

  • The bad things that get associated with a “dirty” bulk and who it is NOT for. (4:12)

  • Who would benefit from a “dirty” bulk? (19:32)

  • The gains from doing this. (27:52)

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2211: Tips for Losing Fat Quickly Without Sacrificing Muscle, How to Train to Increase Strength & Maintain Endurance, Ways to Balance Jiu Jitsu With Strength Training & MORE 0
Nov 22, 2023

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best results are often NOT visible. (2:31)

  • Gluten and sleep apnea. (9:33)

  • Hospitality vs. entertainment. (14:08)

  • The value for kids hanging out with kids 3-4 years older. (16:40)

  • Vuori has hoodies! (20:37)

  • Sumo & sushi. (22:44)

  • The San Francisco farce. (28:00)

  • There is no honor in destroying people’s property. (30:46)

  • Why are girls starting their periods so early? (32:58)

  • The sneaky issues affecting kids in school these days. (38:24)

  • Alarming Adderall statistics. (42:57)

  • Black Friday deals are live! (46:55)

  • Shout out to the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (47:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What training/diet advice would you recommend for someone trying to lose body fat, but keep their gains with limited time? (49:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best route I should take to make serious progress in my strength gains, while also being a decent endurance athlete? (1:03:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to balance my strength training and jiu-jitsu? (1:10:14)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on how to transition from competition prep to everyday life? (1:22:43)

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2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting 0
Nov 20, 2023

  • The common understanding of a cutting vs. a bulking workout. (1:36)

  • Addressing the myth that you must burn as many calories as possible if you’re trying to lose weight. (5:10)

  • The REAL goal of bulking and cutting. (8:58)

  • The difference between bulking and cutting. (12:23)

  • Changing your programming for a novel stimulus. (14:01)

  • The importance of hitting your protein targets with both options. (17:30)

  • Why LOW reps are better for CUTTING, and HIGH reps are better for BULKING. (21:19)

  • Why performing LOW volume is easier while CUTTING, and HIGH volume while BULKING. (26:34)

  • What MAPS program is best for each option? (29:27)

  • Special consideration when it comes to your psychology. (31:45)

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2209: How Cutting Can Contribute to Muscle Growth, the Value of Yoga for Muscle, Strength & Performance, What to Do if Deadlifting Keeps Tweaking Your Back & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Nov 18, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Discipline and structure, applied properly, gives you MORE freedom. (2:05)

  • The Carnival King, Sal Di Stefano. (16:12)

  • The struggle to sell apparel. (21:23)

  • How certain types of light can affect your ability to perform, learn, and retain information. (25:04)

  • Adding structure to the placebo effect. (28:23)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix. (30:44)

  • In many ways, we feel the pain we expect to feel. (32:15)

  • How many steps does the average hunter-gatherer take daily? (37:19)

  • Introducing Mind Pump’s Personal Trainer 3-Day Training seminar. (40:11)

  • Legion has stacks! (41:19)

  • Strengthening the argument that we are NOT suffering from an obesity epidemic, but rather a lack of muscle. (45:27)

  • A conversation on porn’s effect on men and social media’s effect on women. (51:24)

  • Are we conditioning our kids/this generation to be so okay with something always watching them? (1:05:20)

  • Shout out to Konstantin Kisin. (1:07:27)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a way to drop from 18% body fat to 15% body fat and add size for someone over the age of 50? (1:08:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I get buy-in on the value of Yoga with the other male PE teachers who are also coaches on campus? (1:20:38)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What advice would you have to get more calories in? (1:35:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Is there an optimal amount of sets/reps/frequency I should be doing QL-type rehab movements to ensure I won’t keep tweaking my back when deadlifting? (1:51:31)

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2208: The Truth About the Leg Press, the Pros & Cons of Cold Plunging After a Workout, Mind Pump’s London Diet & Training Break Down & More 0
Nov 17, 2023

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 next time you hear a diet/fitness influencer say reverse dieting doesn’t work, turn them off, they are morons. (2:00)

  • Highlighting how much we strive for the recognition of our peers. (12:20)

  • The power of genetics. (23:38)

  • The ultimate performance stack from Organifi. (32:25)

  • Loving your kid more than yourself. (33:34)

  • Love is an action. (39:20)

  • Sal’s new TRT strategy. (47:14)

  • Butcher Box’s CRAZY Black Friday deal. (52:55)

  • Is the human extinction movement a real thing? (56:39)

  • Shout out to Edgar Goulas. (58:39)

  • #Quah question #1 - What do the different foot and leg positions work on a leg press machine? (1:00:48)

  • #Quah question #2 - Is it possible to increase BMR beyond what traditional calculators say simply with reverse dieting and strength training? (1:07:04)

  • #Quah question #3 - Is cold plunging post-workout worth the tradeoff of blunting the muscle-building signal if it leads to better recovery, and therefore, more frequency and volume? (1:09:50)

  • #Quah question #4 - Did you all train while in London? What did your nutrition look like? What new foods did you guys try? (1:16:01)

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2207: Upgrade Your Brain With Jim Kwik 0
Nov 16, 2023

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with best selling author and memory performance expert Jim Kwik.

  • Understanding your brain type allows you to operate throughout the world. (2:21)

  • Why does Jim consider himself an ambivert? (10:50)

  • If knowledge is power, then learning is a superpower. (14:09)

  • The problems with our conventional education system. (18:34)

  • “The same level of thinking that has created your problem, won’t solve your problem.” (22:34)

  • Your ancestor's sacrifices are our blessings. (35:09)

  • The role music plays in our ability to retain information and to learn. (37:07)

  • Different strategies of learning for each brain animal type. (41:23)

  • How genius is not innate but cultivated. (52:02)

  • Nootropics that have an effect. (56:47)

  • The latest additions to the expanded edition of Limitless. (59:16)

  • You are the pilot of your brain, not the passenger. (1:07:56)

  • How has fatherhood changed him? (1:11:45)

  • What’s most important to you in life? (1:13:25)

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2206: The Best Way to Build Muscle When Doing Jiu Jitsu, How to Strength Train for Rock Climbing, Tips for Eating & Exercising With Symptoms of PCOS & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Nov 15, 2023

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Athletes train differently IN-SEASON than they do OFF-SEASON. (2:34)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Sly on Netflix. (15:16)

  • Have you experienced frisson? (22:52)

  • You got to know your kid. (32:28)

  • When your pre-workout hits wrong. (36:44)

  • Paleo Valley’s beef sticks are in a different class. (38:16)

  • Yet another reason to keep your old cars. (40:27)

  • Stop it with the fake exhaust! (42:34)

  • The Mind Pump ‘Dynasty’ boost. (51:59)

  • Shout out to Justin Sneddon. (57:07)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Should I take this chiropractor's advice if I have lower back problems? Am I doing a disservice to my future self if I continue to incorporate these movements into my daily life? (58:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best way to eat and train when you have had symptoms of PCOS? (1:10:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What training program should I run concurrently with a rock climb training program? (1:22:07)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What’s the healthiest way to build muscle when doing jiu-jitsu? (1:37:28)

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