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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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2343: Sprinting for Fat Loss, the Benefits of Creatine for Women, Undereating & Joint Health & More 0
May 24, 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: Don’t have weak ass feet! (2:18)

  • Our dependence on electronics and the guys’ love of old cars. (17:29)

  • Not so much fun. (25:24)

  • The one-time Sal got mistaken for an actor. (33:04)

  • Justin’s marathon dental appointment. (34:07)

  • Walkie-talkies for the apocalypse. (37:40)

  • Interesting statistics on margarine. (39:08)

  • The fascinating science of CRISPR technology. (41:56)

  • Pro/con life support? (44:07)

  • The best salesperson for Entera Skincare. (50:30)

  • What’s happening in Canada?! (52:46)

  • Shout out to MAPS Muscle Mommy! (55:22)

  • #Quah question #1 - Is interval sprinting good for fat loss? If so, how much time sprinting vs walking and for how long? (56:36)

  • #Quah question #2 - Any benefit to using the power plate machine for mobility work vs regular stretches? (1:01:31)

  • #Quah question #3 - Do you recommend creatine for women? I heard that creatine is hard on the digestive system. (1:07:40)

  • #Quah question #4 - Does undereating affect joint health or is that more of a vitamin thing? (1:10:59)

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2342: The Porn Addiction Solution With Sathiya Sam 0
May 23, 2024

  • His background and how he got into the field of pornography. (1:57)

  • The silent epidemic of pornography. (3:49)

  • Tapping into something that is so biologically wired into us. (8:43)

  • The deeper the hooks go, the harder it is to get out of it. (10:29)

  • How this can mold a child’s brain. (13:58)

  • At what moment did he notice a problem and how did he stop? (17:02)

  • Is there an archetype that tends to be addicted? (20:06)

  • What’s on the other side of this? (21:17)

  • Porn vs. video game addiction. (23:38)

  • What drives someone to stop? (27:40)

  • Why porn is an intimacy disorder. (30:39)

  • The 3 Pillars of Recovery.

  • #1 - Emotional fitness. (32:19)

  • #2 – Transformation of the heart. (33:03)

  • #3 – Identity shifting. (33:30)

  • How the things that we watch bring clues to our trauma. (34:36)

  • The need for more protection for minors. (40:48)

  • The four major effects on the brain. (44:47)

  • Porn and ADHD. (48:50)

  • Common triggers connected to pornography addiction. (49:49)

  • The pressure on women with body image issues. (53:38)

  • Fast food intimacy. (56:59)

  • Sobriety vs. freedom. (1:00:35)

  • Getting in touch with your future self. (1:05:52)

  • Casting a new vision to stay motivated. (1:08:26)

  • Porn, the modern-day cigarette. (1:11:29)

  • Is there a cultural shift? (1:12:53)

  • Some examples of the craziest situations he has helped people through. (1:13:45)

  • The benefits of quitting porn. (1:17:13)

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2341: What to Do When Fat Loss Stalls, What Your Grip Strength Says About You, What a Proper Cut Feels Like & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 22, 2024

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: Create a world you can THRIVE in! (2:45)

  • Fascinating statistics on married men. (11:46)

  • Sleep’s effect on your chance of getting injured. (19:16)

  • Happy Mother’s Day. (25:37)

  • Medical malpractice. (35:57)

  • New partnership alert! Welcoming Xero Shoes. (38:50)

  • MAPS Muscle Mommy is here! (42:22)

  • Scary statistics on declining birth rates. (44:17)

  • GLP-1s have fully gone mainstream. (49:14)

  • Peptide updates. (54:22)

  • Shout out to MAPS Muscle Mommy! (56:57)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a difference between doing the slow and controlled carries, and the faster strongman style carry? (58:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What can a big, bulky guy do to slim down and get smaller? (1:05:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - If you have a client, male or female, and they are not losing weight, what blood tests should I send them to look for that could be affecting their weight loss? (1:17:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How should someone feel during a cut? (1:34:10)

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2340: The Ultimate Muscle Mommy Workout Program 0
May 20, 2024

  • Introducing MAPS Muscle Mommy. (1:12)

  • How the industry has lied to women the most and has shifted. (3:53)

  • The importance of the sustainability piece. (7:50)

  • The INCREDIBLE side effects of proper strength training. (11:02)

  • Muscle vs. body fat. (14:25)

  • What is this program geared towards? (19:19)

  • Understanding metabolic flexibility. (20:39)

  • Feeling empowered. (26:05)

  • Breaking down the programming and what it includes. (28:30)

  • How to get the program today! (39:39)

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2339: The Fastest Way to Get Strong in Powerlifting, What to Do if You Have Lost Motivation to Go to the Gym, Ways to Address Post Meal Bloat & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 18, 2024

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: When lifting weights, the rest periods are almost as important as the exercises themselves. DON’T SKIP THEM! (1:49)

  • Using Joy Mode to get you in the zone. (12:45)

  • Cash and cocaine. (13:52)

  • Misconceptions surrounding having credit. (16:18)

  • Pandemic amnesia. (29:12)

  • Staged or real? The rap beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. (32:40)

  • Misleading polls and evolutionary trends. (36:35)

  • Lost fights. (42:30)

  • The steak tips from Butcher Box are fire! (51:02)

  • Paintball security cameras and bad business models. (52:11)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (58:41)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - I fall asleep quickly but wake up several times throughout the night. Any ideas on why this is? (59:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Last time I ran MAPS Powerlift I felt like I underestimated my 1 rep max, which was still a PR, but I for sure had more to give. Is this a by-feel thing or is there a percentage range that would be good to aim for? (1:15:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Why does my stomach bloat after meals? (1:29:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I initiate the process of rediscovering my "why" so that I can once again commit to a structured program with tangible, meaningful goals? (1:36:59)

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  • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

  • Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order**

  • Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Free for a Year offer: Choose salmon, chicken breast, or steak tips FREE in every order for a year, plus get $20 off your first order! **

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2338: Supplements That Actually Boost Testosterone, Why Short Workouts May Help You Build More Muscle, How to Prime the Chest Before Bench Pressing & More 0
May 17, 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: There are NO shortcuts if you want to lose weight and look/feel better. (1:27)

  • Zero complaints with Caldera. (12:21)

  • Practicing what you preach. (14:28)

  • Equinox’s brilliant new membership plan. (22:07)

  • Mind Pump Live is coming soon! (29:20)

  • Least favorite things to do in the business. (33:13)

  • Knowing yourself and being confident. (43:39)

  • Evidence towards a great flood. (48:55)

  • Favorite dinosaur as a kid. (50:56)

  • Mind Pumps’ “one asks” before they die. (54:16)

  • Shout out to the FREE How to Squat Like a Pro guide! (58:37)

  • #Quah question #1 - Thoughts on natural supplements to boost Testosterone? (59:33)

  • #Quah question #2 - Can you build muscle on MAPS 15? (1:03:22)

  • #Quah question #3 - What priming exercises do you guys recommend doing before bench pressing? (1:06:32)

  • #Quah question #4 - How can a new mom mitigate the effects of lack of sleep for recovery and muscle building? (1:09:25)

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  • Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order of their best products **

  • Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 20% off your first order **

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2337: Is Hidden Household Mold Making You Sick? 0
May 16, 2024

  • How common is mold? (2:13)

  • Mold can and will affect everybody. (5:08)

  • The hierarchy of mold. (6:53)

  • How much do filtration systems help mitigate symptoms? (9:21)

  • The scale of mold tests. (10:21)

  • The typical symptoms of mold exposure. (12:20)

  • Her traumatizing mold story and how she got better. (15:47)

  • Defining remediation. (18:03)

  • The steps to see if you have mold exposure. (19:46)

  • Is the removal process expensive? (21:07)

  • Supplements or methods that support detox pathways. (28:02)

  • The correlation between trauma and autoimmune issues. (40:20)

  • The common misdiagnosis for people who have mold exposure. (43:55)

  • Things, nutritionally, that can exasperate or help make your mold symptoms better. (49:32)

  • Sings in your house that you may have mold. (54:20)

  • Steps you can take to stop repeated issues. (1:00:10)

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2336: How Being Lean Impacts Muscle Growth, Why Women Typically Have a Harder Time Losing Body Fat, the Best Way to Get Ready for a Powerlifting Competition & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 15, 2024

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: When it comes to strength training, there are two general ways to approach it. (2:11)

  • An appreciation for high-level sports athletes. (15:04)

  • Some kids need sports. (21:03)

  • The demonization of meat. (24:31)

  • Fake virtue signaling. (29:52)

  • Highlighting the importance of exercise along with taking GLP-1s. (33:25)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Hooters Air. (48:31)

  • You feel Ned. (52:17)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (53:30)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - I’d like to be able to increase my strength enough to match the female standards of 1x bodyweight squat, .75x bodyweight bench, and 2x bodyweight deadlift. Is that even possible for me? (55:00)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Why is it so much harder for women to lose weight than men? (1:07:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Am I too lean to gain muscle? (1:18:53)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - I am curious, how long you should give yourself to train for a powerlifting competition? (1:27:40)

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2335: The Truth About Ozempic Face 0
May 13, 2024

  • What are GLP-1s? (2:03)

  • Future ground-breaking intervention or fad? (3:10)

  • How do they make people lose weight? (5:16)

  • The Truth about “Ozempic Face and The Factors Contributing to it. (10:26)

  • #1 - Losing fat will reduce how filled out your face looks. (11:29)

  • #2 - Not eating enough protein will reduce collagen production. (12:48)

  • #3 - Not eating enough fats will make skin appear older, and cell integrity is reduced. (15:48)

  • #4 - Lack of hydration. (18:11)

  • #5- Losing muscle adds to skin sag. (19:05)

  • #6 - Nutrient deficient. (23:35)

  • The Top Supplements to Remedy.

  • #1 – Take a protein powder or essential amino acids. (26:58)

  • #2 - Take fish oil. (29:12)

  • #3 - Take multivitamins. (29:25)

  • #4 – HMB/creatine. (30:20)

  • #5 - Strength training. (31:59)

  • #6 - Drink plenty of water. (34:20)

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  • Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram  

 

2334: Workout Tweaks that Accelerate Butt Growth, How to Train for Mental Toughness, Ways to Prevent Recurring Injuries & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 11, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: BUILD MUSCLE to drastically improve your health! (1:45)

  • Risk vs. reward when it comes to kids and contact sports. (15:19)

  • Dispelling misinformation on Sal’s tattoo. (19:25)

  • Adam at his lowest weight since competing days. (20:42)

  • Educating the audience on the accuracy of body fat tests. (27:55)

  • The Happy Drops from Organifi are CRUSHING! (32:04)

  • A wedding reception gone TERRIBLY wrong. (36:43)

  • That one-time Justin got stuck on a rollercoaster. (37:47)

  • Adam’s embarrassing text. (39:08)

  • Highlighting how we misunderstand studies or data. (43:06)

  • Storytelling and teaching lessons. (46:05)

  • How to get 10 clients in 10 days. (50:40)

  • Shout out to Hippy Feet socks! (51:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What sort of training/conditioning would you suggest aiding with dance lifts? (57:23)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Would you have any suggestions on how to program for 75 Hard to finish strong and not be worn out or injured? (1:09:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I work on body parts that are lagging? (1:24:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – I’ve had a string of injuries, any advice on how to remedy this? (1:37:52)

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2333: Walking Vs. Running When Your Goal is Building Muscle, the Benefit of Pre-Exhausting Muscles Prior to Compound Lifts, the Best Certifications for New Personal Trainers & More 0
May 10, 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: Understand yourself first to move forward. (1:57)

  • A big win for Justin and Sal. (22:12)

  • As you get older, it gets easier. (24:32)

  • The most difficult body parts to overtrain. (33:03)

  • Red light therapy and psoriasis. (35:57)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: Lactobacillus Reuteri. (39:51)

  • The easiest-to-digest protein powder, EVER! (42:50)

  • In-person ‘trainer’ events vs. live events with fans. (44:47)

  • Is legalizing drugs better or worse for society? (48:05)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:00:16)

  • #Quah question #1 - Whenever I travel, I end up losing weight because I am so scared of perfectly tracking food that I end up restricting. How do you balance staying active and choosing healthy meals while away without being overly restrictive? (1:01:12)

  • #Quah question #2 - What are the most useful certifications for a new aspiring personal trainer going into the industry? What should I start with to get my foot in the door? (1:04:31)

  • #Quah question #3 - If steps are controlled, does it matter if you get them from long-distance running or walking and would it affect your muscle building? (1:07:05)

  • #Quah question #4 - Any benefit to "pre-exhausting" large muscles before compound lifts? That way you can use lighter weight and still reach close to failure with less risk. (1:10:09)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

  • Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. **

  • Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! **

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2332: How to Slow Down Aging With Dr. Stephen Cabral 0
May 9, 2024

  • What is the difference between your biological vs. chronological age? (2:10)

  • What metrics does the test cover? (3:17)

  • Have they connected these markers/tests to age-related symptoms? (5:03)

  • The success of reducing one’s biological age. (7:07)

  • Why all these specialty bio hacks are worthless if you’re not healthy. (9:07)

  • Good vs. bad methylators. (10:26)

  • It all comes down to bio-individuality. (16:33)

  • Revealing the guy’s Biological Age test results. (18:31)

  • Adam. (22:01)

  • Sal. (25:22)

  • Doug. (26:30)

  • Justin. (29:00)

  • Who is more neanderthal? (30:11)

  • What causes us to age slower or faster? (33:04)

  • The top supplements to slow aging. (33:52)

  • How anything that is good for us can be negative if taken too much. (39:39)

  • The best methods to reduce oxidative stress. (44:05)

  • It’s all about finding the right level for you. (51:15)

  • How often should one take this test and where can you get it? (53:56)

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2331: Troubleshooting High Protein & Digestive Issues, What to Do When Minimal Training Wipes You Out, the Best Way to Eat When Trying to Get Pregnant & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 8, 2024

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: When you're working with weights, go with full range of motion. (2:12)

  • That’s your private time. (16:38)

  • Nostradamus Sal on GLP-1s. (19:40)

  • The delicate dance of being in a caloric deficit and NOT losing muscle with the body fat. (25:20)

  • At what age can you beat Dad? (32:01)

  • Wild caught vs. farm salmon. (34:03)

  • Lessons learned from the most recent conversation with John Delony. (38:20)

  • Why you should get a living trust. (41:12)

  • Seeing old friends and being recognized. (46:45)

  • The move towards Christianity. (50:08)

  • Shout out to the FREE How to Squat Like a Pro guide! (55:43)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - What advice would you give to an “introverted/extrovert” who prefers lifting alone but wants to try and break out of their shell and socialize with others at the gym due to the benefits of having spotters, accountability buddies, access to trainers, and other perspectives in health and fitness in general? (56:35)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - I am training minimally, but still feeling overtrained. What am I doing wrong? (1:10:12)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Does eating high protein cause digestive issues? (1:23:05)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How would you implement a GLP-1 with a time sensitive weight loss? (1:32:52)

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2330: Nine Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Exercise 0
May 6, 2024

  • Properly applied exercise will change your life in PROFOUND ways, and vice versa with improperly applied exercise. (2:46)

  • Speculating on why this is more common with people who have chosen fitness as a profession. (3:39)

  • Nine Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Exercise

  • #1 - Your friends or family tell you you’re too obsessed. (6:17)

  • #2 - When sick, injured, or run down you don’t take time off. (9:02)

  • #3 - Doing less in the gym with equal results is less appealing to you. (11:22)

  • #4 - Missing a day in the gym causes stress in your life. (13:55)

  • #5 - You feel stronger when returning from forced time off. (16:32)

  • #6 - You aren’t healthy. (22:18)

  • #7 - You allow the mirror or scale to drive your gym routine or choice of exercise. (25:05)

  • #8 - You take grey market substances to try and accelerate results. (28:00)

  • #9 - You leave your workout feeling sick or having a headache. (33:05)

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2329: Why the Bench Press is Overrated, How to Eat High Protein on a Budget, the Best Workout for New Dads & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 4, 2024

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: If you want your clients to succeed, you MUST focus on their mind/their psychology. (1:52)

  • The better strategy when it comes to nutrition and dieting. (7:07)

  • The INCREDIBLE benefits of walking after eating. (13:11)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (14:54)

  • The balancing act of influencing your kids to play sports. (17:17)

  • Storytelling with Mind Pump. (22:58)

  • Need more Caldera? (25:27)

  • We are about to see the world of performance-enhancing drugs explode! (28:50)

  • Crazy survival story! (42:00)

  • Reimagining the jail industrial complex. (45:30)

  • Come see Mind Pump Live and learn more about the cutting science of peptides! (55:17)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Can an imbalance in my back be causing more pain when flat bench pressing? (57:15)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I eat high protein on a budget? (1:05:21)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the best exercise programs that I can do at nighttime, where I can still see gains or at least maintain muscle while also mitigating/disrupting sleep? (1:15:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - As I approach my 40th birthday in August, I wonder what should be next for my fitness journey? (1:22:06)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

  • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

  • Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order of their best products **

  • For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump

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2328: The Best Way to Get Good at Pull-Ups, How to Resume Training After a Vacation, Beginning Strength Training After Age 60 & More 0
May 3, 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: There is NO secret time to eat to lose body fat and build muscle. Listen to your body! (1:58)

  • Boost your mood with Happy Drops from Organifi! (11:00)

  • Slimy or fair game? The trend of hijacking your name, image and/or likeness to sell other brands' products’. (18:37)

  • Posture straps, beneficial or a waste of money? (24:27)

  • Natural signs of beauty that display good health vs. societal imposed ideals of beauty. (29:18)

  • Should the death penalty exist? (34:43)

  • The top things in science that are the murkiest, and the importance of admitting when you are wrong. (43:05)

  • Why the delivery method matters when it comes to taking probiotics for the gut. (48:04)

  • Mind Pump’s excitement for their car track day in Vegas. (50:32)

  • Integrating new tech into old-school methods. (54:20)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:01:06)

  • #Quah question #1 - What can I do instead of chin-ups and dips in MAPS Anabolic? I'm in phase two and still can’t do more than one. (1:02:02)

  • #Quah question #2 - Which is better for perfecting a pull-up? Bands or an assisted pull-up machine? (1:05:17)

  • #Quah question #3 - How would you train a client who is coming back from vacation? Would you start slowly and get back to where you ended up before they took off? (1:08:49)

  • #Quah question #4 - What workout routine would you recommend for my mom who is in her mid-60s? She has very little gym experience. (1:11:07)

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2327: How Prioritizing Your Fitness Makes You a Better Mom 0
May 2, 2024

  • The importance of making time for yourself. (1:30)

  • The MASSIVE misconception that you must sacrifice something. (6:38)

  • Four Ways Prioritizing Your Fitness Makes You a Better Mom

  • #1 - Fitness improves your ability to deal with stress. (8:02)

  • #2 - Exercise is a proven anxiolytic/antidepressant. (13:35)

  • #3 - Take some time away for sanity. (19:06)

  • #4 - It’s pro-self-care. (22:09)

  • The key is to train PROPERLY. Consider these metrics. (24:02)

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2326: How Swimming Affects Muscle Growth, Ways to Avoid Injuries, the Best Way to Strength Train for Soccer & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
May 1, 2024

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: When it’s important to START with an isolation lift before a compound lift. (1:57)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, The John Delony Show – She Wants More Sex Than I Do. (12:41)

  • Why the guys LOVE live events. (20:13)

  • Do anti-inflammatories stunt growth? (25:04)

  • The internet is undefeated. (30:57)

  • Reimagining the education system. (32:21)

  • Recreational cannabis use connected to cognitive decline. (34:53)

  • How the media likes to demonize exercise. (41:01)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, PBD Podcast with Suge Knight. (43:30)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (53:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – As I get closer to my upcoming season this fall, how can I continue to gain muscle while also balancing/focusing on playing soccer? What program do you recommend for these two stages? (53:33)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – I am currently running  MAPS Aesthetic and I was wondering if I can swim 10 lengths/3 times instead of doing the focus sessions? Would it have the same effect? (1:04:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – Can you control where specifically you want an area to grow or is it inevitable that there will be overall growth and is it genetics that determines a person’s shape? (1:13:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I prevent reoccurring injuries with my rhomboids and traps? (1:27:15)

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  • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

  • See and hang out with Mind Pump, LIVE! Saturday, June 15 · 1pm PDT Bellagio Las Vegas. Click the link here for more details. 

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  • Listen to the Dr. John Delony Show wherever you get your podcasts or click the link here

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2325: Why Marriages Fail & What to Do About It With Dr. John Delony 0
Apr 29, 2024

  • The most challenging calls he has received. (1:24)

  • The shift in divorce statistics. (6:29)

  • Why men need work, family, and a higher purpose. (9:59)

  • You can’t do anything hard based on feel. (15:43)

  • The new rules for a successful marriage. (17:55)

  • The power in celebrating wins and being accountable. (20:04)

  • Lessons in communicating with the opposite sex. (26:41)

  • Vulnerability is an act of courage. (35:51)

  • Do people have a distorted view of divorce? (37:53)

  • Love is a choice. (40:30)

  • The importance of having a set of family values. (42:46)

  • The value of having good friends outside your marriage. (48:58)

  • Practices of successful families. (50:14)

  • Is it necessary for your partner to have things in common with you? (51:43)

  • How to navigate social media with your kids as a parent. (53:00)

  • The impact of pornography on the younger generation and society. (1:07:29)

  • Small practices that go a long way in a successful marriage. (1:11:49)

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2324: The Best Way to Come Off of a GLP-1, the Downside of Calculating Calorie Burn From Exercise, How to Stop Recurring Injuries & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 27, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: ADD, don’t subtract, to your diet to lose weight. (1:45)

  • Once a child of God, always a child of God. (11:07)

  • Cautioning the audience on the impact of GLP-1s. (17:00)

  • If you want to sleep hard, take Lunar. (40:35)

  • Daddy’s little girl. (42:20)

  • Boys and digging holes. (45:05)

  • When your card collection pays off. (47:36)

  • Mind Pump Recommends, Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure on Peacock. (52:39)

  • Stay consistent with Entera for continued results. (54:24)

  • Odd proposal locations and chasing virality. (56:31)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:02:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How should I approach diet and exercise when coming off GLP-1 agonists? (1:04:02)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I be adding back the calories that I burn through exercise into my base calories? (1:24:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How do you know if you have a healthy body type? (1:32:52)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Being someone who has had years of imbalance on my right side compared to my left, is it a good plan to incorporate Symmetry between each new program? (1:43:25)

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2323: The Cardiovascular Benefits of Weightlifting, Tips for Losing Stubborn Body Fat, the Muscle Building Benefits of Lunges & More 0
Apr 26, 2024

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Both the present you and the future you benefit from when you sacrifice the RIGHT why. (1:52)

  • Why Mind Pump’s steers from before & after’s. (19:30)

  • Proud leader moments. (23:33)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (34:03)

  • Organifi products FLY off the shelves! (35:50)

  • Gummies vs. pills. (37:06)

  • Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (43:17)

  • Try Brain.fm, MIND BLOWN! (45:22)

  • The difference between nerve and muscle pain. (48:32)

  • See Mind Pump, LIVE in Las Vegas! (52:54)

  • #Quah question #1 - Is just weightlifting 3x a week good enough for overall health and longevity? Also, does weightlifting affect your cardiovascular health in any way? (57:59)

  • #Quah question #2 - Where do you classify lunges? They aren't in the big 5 but I'd love some insight into the value of them and their variations. (1:02:07)

  • #Quah question #3 - Why is the body so stubborn to respond to a calorie deficit after a long reverse diet? (1:06:21)

  • #Quah question #4 - What direction or challenges is Mind Pump going or facing as a company? (1:10:16)

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2322: Why Your Butt Won’t Grow 0
Apr 25, 2024

  • How the hips are the center of ALL your power. (2:42)

  • Five reasons WHY your butt won’t grow and HOW to make it grow.

  • #1 - Not Training Frequently: Train your butt three days a week. (7:58)

  • #2 - Doing the Wrong Exercises: Do squats, hip thrusts, and deadlifts. (15:15)

  • #3 - Sleep 9 hours. (19:12)

  • #4 - Change the reps. (21:51)

  • #5 - Eat more (Eat high protein). (25:40)

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2321: How to Build a Round Butt, the Ideal Way to Train for a Strongman Competition, How to Eat & Train After a Bodybuilding Show & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 24, 2024

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: Work on sleep. It will make everything else better. (2:17)

  • Signs we are having sex tonight. (15:16)

  • Sal’s a terrible patient. (18:38)

  • Getting your first pimple. (20:42)

  • Bad food diets and the worst fast food. (23:19)

  • At what point will the GLP-1s be used to save money? (29:33)

  • When are they going to stop comparing us to apes? (33:27)

  • The value of sports. (35:23)

  • A test of patience. (41:35)

  • The biggest advocate for Ned. (44:01)

  • The appeal of Dubai. (45:25)

  • NBA players are a different breed. (49:04)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (54:17)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How should I go about reversing out of the prep phase after the show? (59:37)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What should I do to build my glutes? (1:14:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How much does MAPS Oldtime Strength correlate with the strongman sport? (1:28:57)

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2320: Throw Away the Scale! 0
Apr 22, 2024

  • The power of the scale. (1:25)

  • Why it’s irrelevant. (6:02)

  • Four reasons why you should THROW AWAY your scale!

  • #1 - It doesn’t measure body composition. (11:49)

  • #2 - It takes our focus off other metrics. (14:31)

  • #3 - It can mess with our heads. (21:46)

  • #4 - Weight can fluctuate from day to day. (26:48)

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2319: How to Strength Train With Breast Implants, the Value of Trigger Sessions for Building Muscle, How to Get in Shape for a Wedding & More (Listener Live Coaching) 0
Apr 20, 2024

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: If you have a body part that seems to be lagging, don’t go heavier, go LIGHTER. (1:35)

  • Connecting and disconnecting. (11:07)

  • Understanding what is developmentally appropriate. (17:49)

  • Owning up as a parent. (25:04)

  • The favorite host results are in! (29:49)

  • The best immune-boosting supplements for kids. (30:23)

  • Eggs are NOT bad for you. (33:13)

  • GLP-1 agonists’ impact on society and Adam. (35:56)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE 3-Day Trainer Seminar. (50:39)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I increase my muscle mass and gain strength in that short time frame? (51:51)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I or should I not do the trigger sessions if I’m doing MAPS Anabolic Advanced? (1:00:45)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I choose which parts of a demanding program like Performance I include with my client? (1:04:04)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - My curiosity is training clients with implants and post-explant surgery. Are there certain exercises and sets and reps you would encourage, and any to avoid?  Also, I am having breast explant surgery. Any suggestions on the best approach to ease back into training chest post-surgery? (1:16:01)

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