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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1083: The Impact of Stress on Muscle Building, Tips for Becoming an Online Trainer, Ways to Overcome a Mental Crash & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the importance of being in a parasympathetic state for maximal muscle building, whether the online training market is saturated, what causes the mental crash people get post competition, and the next Mind Pump Crew challenge . Mind Pump Recommends the Jordan Harbinger Show with Howie Mandel. (3:55) Adam has a case of the ‘dad brain’. (5:33) How Maximus has a better shoe collection than most. (6:44) Butcher Box’s CRAZY Summer “burger patties” promotion. Get it while it lasts! (9:45) Do you like orgasms? Why having persistent genital arousal disorder may have you thinking otherwise. (12:00) How will Snapchat monetize its Gen Z users? (16:16) Why there is no such thing as BAD publicity. Macy's pulls product after complaints of body shaming. (18:30) How many times can they re-brand and make Yoga cool?? Enter ‘Rage Yoga’. (22:25) What are the most valuable sports franchises? (27:42) A new way to shut down cancer cells' ability to consume glucose: study. Why fasting MAY be more effective than going ‘keto’. (32:48) Mind Pump’s thoughts on 5G. (38:53) #Quah question #1 – How important is it to be in a parasympathetic state during the day other than your workout for maximal muscle building? (44:00) #Quah question #2 – Is online training worth getting into at this time or is it saturated? (53:18) #Quah question #3 - What causes the mental crash people get post-competition? What are the ways to cope with it? (1:00:03) #Quah question #4 – Are you guys going to do another challenge with the Mind Pump Crew? (1:07:40) People Mentioned Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Mark Manson (@markmansonnet) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Jordan Harbinger Show 210: Howie Mandel | A Conversation About Mental Health, Talent, and Perseverance Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Women with persistent genital arousal disorder: 'People hear orgasm and they think it's a good thing' This is the No. 1 thing Snapchat has to overcome Macy's pulls product after complaints of body shaming - CNN Video ‘Rage Yoga’ lets you curse and drink beer to achieve inner peace Broga® Yoga The World's 50 Most Valuable Sports Teams 2019 - Forbes New way to shut down cancer cells' ability to consume glucose How 5G Networks Will Change America - Forbes Mind Pump 1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Happiness Is a Practice, Not a Destination | Psychology Today Mind Pump Free Resources
1082: The Truth About Beachbody®
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin address the controversy they stirred up on a recent Quah about Beachbody and go into greater depth about what they feel is the good, bad and ugly with respect to their programs. Mind Pump ruffling feathers for the sake of integrity & transparency. (2:20) Why is Beachbody a household name? What are they doing RIGHT? (5:35) Beachbody = Processed Food of Health. (12:50) How the value of their workouts is based on YOUR experience level. (16:30) The raw truth review of Body Beast. (20:00) The raw truth review of P90X and Insanity. (23:25) How the average person places the value of their work out on the calories burned. (26:40) Why is multi-level marketing (MLM) so easy to pray on when it comes to the fitness space? (28:38) How Mind Pump is DIFFERENT from Beachbody when it comes to their marketing strategy. (34:50) The steps to achieve LONG TERM successful results. (36:21) Why Beachbody programs are NOTHING to be excited about. How Mind Pump WILL WIN. (44:21) People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1041: The Biggest Myths in Fitness, Beachbody Review, the Benefit of Squatting Below Parallel & MORE Beachbody.com: At Home Workouts - Expert Nutrition Plans – Healthy Living Herbalife Distributors Claim in $1B Suit Events Were a Sham 1st Phorm: Muscle Building Supplements Mind Pump Free Resources
1081: The Pros & Cons of Foam Rolling, Training & Nutrition for Combat Sports, the First Steps to Becoming a Leader & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether foam rolling actually helps or is a short-term solution, training and nutrition for combat sports such as boxing and MMA, whether people who want to lead other people must first develop themselves as a leader or learn to be a team player, and how they would train their co-hosts. The value of the OTHER cannabinoids of the cannabis planet + the reason why companies like NED are so beneficial. (5:03) Mind Pump Live event recap from Denver. (14:30) Vuori is CRUSHING! (23:25) Mind Pump Recommends Revolution Health Radio: A New Understanding of SIBO and IBS, with Mark Pimentel. (25:39) South Park, Crank Yankers, Jerky Boys and their importance to media. (29:57) Pampers gets into the ‘wearables’ market. (34:48) Updates on the life of Baby Maximus. (36:57) How companies are CASHING IN on the viral trends. (40:43) 'Avengers: Endgame' passes 'Avatar' to become the highest-grossing film ever + how Disney is taking over the world! (42:40) #Quah question #1 – Does foam rolling actually help or is it more of a short-term solution? How about the vibrating foam roller? (45:31) #Quah question #2 – How would you approach your training and nutrition for combat sports such as boxing or MMA? (57:09) #Quah question #3 – Should an individual who wants to lead other people first develop themselves as a leader or learn to be a team player first? (1:07:18) #Quah question #4 – If one of the other guys put you in complete charge of their programming for 12 weeks, how would that look? You get to pick their goals. (1:18:30) People Mentioned Emily Morse (@sexwithemily) Instagram Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram Zach Bush, MD (@zachbushmd) Instagram Steph Greunke, MS, RD, PMH-C (@stephgreunke) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The current state and future perspectives of cannabinoids in cancer biology The role of cannabinoids in adult neurogenesis Hotel Indigo by IHG | Boutique Hotels Worldwide - IHG.com Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The best men's workout clothes in 2019 - Business Insider The best men's athleisure brands - Business Insider RHR: A New Understanding of SIBO and IBS, with Mark Pimentel South Park - Watch Full Episodes, Clips & More | South Park Studios Crank Yankers - Series | Comedy Central Official Site | CC.com The Jerky Boys Pampers gets into ‘wearables’ in the only way Pampers knows how Mind Pump 1060: Stephanie Greunke of the Whole Mamas Podcast ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Finally Conquers King Of The World James Cameron’s ‘Avatar’ To Become Highest-Grossing Film Of All Time Developing the Leader Within You - Book by John C. Maxwell Developing the Leaders Around You – Book by John C. Maxwell Mind Pump Free Resources
1080: 21 Commandments of Gym Etiquette
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the 21 Commandments of gym etiquette, what thou shall and shall not do to be a good gym citizen. Teaching proper gym etiquette: The 21 Gym Commandments everyone NEEDS to follow. (1:42) #1 – Bring a towel! (2:56) #2 – Wear deodorant. (6:44) #3 – Hand dryers are for hands ONLY! (9:37) #4 – The order you put your clothes on. (12:06) #5 – Put your weights away. (13:30) #6 – Don’t be that person who shaves in the jacuzzi. (19:47) #7 – Proper pool etiquette. (21:15) #8 –Don’t do karate between sets. (22:23) #9 – Taking up all the equipment for yourself. (24:40) #10 – Doing curls/rows directly in front of the dumbbell rack. (26:10) #11 – Don’t drop your weights. (28:18) #12 – Misusing the intent of the gym equipment. (31:12) #13 – Please no texting or reading on the equipment. (34:00) #14 – Men stop wearing spandex. (35:21) #15 – When to let people ‘work in’. (35:57) #16 – Couples “working out” together. (39:27) #17 – Teaching trainers how to spot properly. (40:20) #18 – Please wear underwear if you are wearing short shorts. (41:50) #19 – The proper attire for women. (42:50) #20 – Please don’t ‘jerk off’ in the shower. (47:11) #21 –The shower is NOT the bathroom. (47:39) People Mentioned Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Big Tex Gym: Train Like You Mean It Bristol Stool Chart: Types of Poop - Shapes, Textures & Consistency Mind Pump Free Resources
1079: How to Activate Muscles by Flexing, the Pros & Cons of Open Chain vs. Closed Chain Exercises, the Future of Peloton & Other Streaming At-Home Workouts & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about activating muscles by flexing them before compound lifts, the difference in stimuli, physically and cognitively, between open chain and closed chain exercises, if it is normal for joints to hurt after lifting, and Peloton and other streaming at-home workouts. How having kids tends to change your perspective on the relationship with your family, disciplining your kids & MORE. (3:52) Four Sigmatic Special Coffee Offer for Mind Pump listeners!! (15:50) The importance of adjusting intensity: How the USWNT used innovative period tracking to help player performance at the World Cup. (17:23) Conspiracy Theory Hour: US Government weaponized ticks and other insects, Lyme disease on Plum Island & MORE. (22:54) The guilty till proven innocent era we currently live in...' Mr. Olympia' Shawn Rhoden charged with rape, eligibility revoked. (29:58) Shame on us! Is the trending FaceApp a massive security risk??!! (33:07) Jeffrey Epstein and the utility of fake billions. (36:00) Competition is heating up in streaming land! Netflix numbers declining, the future of streaming platforms & MORE. (37:47) Things are getting out of control! ‘Manholes’ to become ‘Maintenance Holes’ in Berkeley, CA. (44:57) #Quah question #1 – Can you activate a muscle by flexing it before compound lifts? (46:33) #Quah question #2 – Can you expand on the difference in stimuli, physically and cognitively, between open chain and closed chain exercises? What are the pros and cons of each and should you stick to one or the other during a workout? (53:50) #Quah question #3 – It is normal for all my joints to hurt after I lift? I know there should be inflammation with my muscles and possibly my joints, but I feel it mainly in my joints the day after. Specifically, my knees and shoulders. Could it be due to years of running track as a teen? (1:02:15) #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on Peloton and other streaming at-home workouts? How long before VR compatible treadmills and rowers? (1:07:21) People Mentioned Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Shawn Rhoden (@flexatronrhoden) Instagram Phil Heath (@philheath) Instagram Kai Greene (@kaigreene) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners (Coffee Week Offer)! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** USWNT used innovative period tracking to help player performance at World Cup House Requiring Pentagon to Say Whether It Weaponized Ticks, Other Insects Lyme Disease on Plum Island: Fringe Conspiracy Theory or Government Cover-up? Operation Northwoods - The National Security Archive Stranger Things | Netflix Official Site 'Mr. Olympia' Shawn Rhoden Charged with Rape, Eligibility Revoked Jeffrey Epstein and the utility of fake billions FaceApp: Is The Russian Face-Aging App A Danger To Your Privacy? Here's Why Netflix Thinks Its Subscriptions Are Declining Manholes in Berkeley will now be called 'maintenance holes' Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Peloton is reportedly a step closer to an IPO that could value it at more than $8 billion. Here's how this high-tech fitness company compares to SoulCycle. Mind Pump Free Resources
1078: 3 Things a Hardgainer Must Do to Put on Muscle Size, How to Design an Effective Full-Body Landmine Workout, the Pros & Cons of Maintaining Single Digit Bodyfat Year-Round & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to maintain single-digit body fat year-round without tanking metabolism and throwing hormones out of whack, exercises to include in a full-body workout with the landmine, the best way for a hard gainer to break plateaus and gain lean mass, and their lowest moments in the fitness industry. Mind Pump recommends The Jordan Harbinger Podcast with Matthew Schrier. (4:52) Sal gets the PERFECT gift for Adam with a bilingual twist... (6:18) It’s like opening a present! Justin shares the story of his emergency root canal surgery + the benefits of protein powders in a pinch from Organifi. (8:16) A substance found in spinach should be banned for athletes, according to new research. (16:26) Is nanotechnology the next big breakthrough to revolutionize medicine and human biology? (25:45) Justin and family see Great White Sharks in their own backyard + the most dangerous animals in nature. (29:48) In more terrifying news... A super fungus that kills nearly half its victims in 90 days has spread globally. (37:17) Nike making golf cool again. (39:05) How the FaceApp has infiltrated Mind Pump HQ + how old people date. (44:05) How Sal has convinced his dad to go the grass-fed meat route + the latest promotion from Butcher Box. (47:27) Is free will just an illusion?? Are we in control of our own destiny? (50:05) #Quah question #1 – Is it possible to naturally maintain single-digit body fat year-round without tanking your metabolism and throwing your hormones out of whack? (54:41) #Quah question #2 – The landmine seems to be a versatile piece of equipment. What exercises would you include to design a full-body workout with a landmine? (1:07:23) #Quah question #3 – What is the best way for a hard gainer to not only break plateaus but gain lean mass? (1:14:53) #Quah question #4 – We have heard of some of your highest moments as trainers and how you have impacted so many people. Could you share some of your lowest moments? Maybe one that almost had you walk away from the industry altogether? (1:22:07) People Mentioned Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** The Jordan Harbinger Podcast 217: Matthew Schrier | How to Survive in a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison The Giving Tree - Book by Shel Silverstein Visit Organifi for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Vegan Chocolate Chunk Protein Brownies Ecdysteroids: A novel class of anabolic agents? - NCBI Scientists Say Chemical Found in Spinach Is Basically a Steroid, Should Be Banned for Athletes Hippo Chases Boat: Show's Boaters Who's Boss | The Dodo Precise design of nanomedicines: perspectives for cancer treatment Super fungus that kills nearly half its victims in 90 days has spread globally How Nike Is Using Streetwear to Make Golf Appeal to a New Audience Just Getting Started (2017) - IMDb Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Neuroscientists Can Predict Decisions 11 Seconds Before We Make Them The Upper Body Landmine Workout You NEED To Try! The BEST Leg Day Workout You’re NOT Doing (TRY THIS!!) How To T-Bar Row The Right Way! (BACK BUILDER!) Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation ... - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1077: The 7 Deadly Fitness Lies Sold to Women
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin expose seven lies the fitness industry continues to tell women. How there are certain things that should DIE in the fitness industry: The 7 deadly fitness lies that are sold to women. (2:27) Lie #1 – That heavy weights build ‘bulky’ bodies and light weights/high reps build ‘toned’ bodies. (5:30) Lie #2 – That women SHOULDN’T eat or bulk in a calorie surplus. (16:00) Lie #3 – That women NEED to train differently than men. (20:34) Lie #4 – How these fitness classes PROMISE to change the shape of your muscle in a certain way. (30:26) Lie # 5 – That doing heavy deadlifts/squats will give women a BIG waist. (38:58) Lie # 6 – That women need to GET OVER the scale and their size. (44:00) Lie # 7 – How supplements are marketed to women. (47:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** How To Eat If You Want To Pack On Muscle - Mind Pump Why CARDIO SUCKS for FAT LOSS?? (QUAH #14) | MIND PUMP 6 Best Band Exercises (ULTIMATE FULL BODY WORKOUT) | Mind Pump The Relationship Between Waist-Hip Ratio and Fertility Mind Pump Free Resources
1076: The Best Way to Preserve Muscle in a Caloric Deficit, How to Enjoy Food without Guilt, the Value of Essential Amino Acid Supplements & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether to add activity or decrease calories to preserve the most muscle when in a deficit, the benefits or hype surrounding essential amino acid supplements, how to combat the feeling of hypocrisy when enjoying food or drinks that aren’t normally in the routine, and how to add value to a potential client. The Bottle Cap Challenge craze! What is the best one so far? (6:21) The messed-up things kids do to one another. (10:57) Drumroll, please!! The winner of the PRx Performance Giveaway is... (15:14) Sal FINALLY gets his ChiliPad + Adam shares his tips for optimal use. (17:42) Recapping the latest Mind Pump Live event in San Francisco. (21:56) Adam’s ‘baby hacks’ for new parents + being practical when it comes to gifts. (31:23) Is ‘digital clothing’ the next wave in the future of fashion? (45:00) A sign of the end of times... KFC introduces its Chicken ‘Cheetos’ Sandwich. (47:04) #Quah question #1 – All other factors considered equal, is it better to add an activity or decrease calories to preserve the most muscle when in a deficit? (49:02) #Quah question #2 – You guys have talked a lot about BCAA’s and how they are not useful for most people, but what are your thoughts on EAA’s (essential amino acid) supplements? Any benefit or just another bullshit product? (56:25) #Quah question #3 - How do you combat the feeling of hypocrisy when enjoying food or drinks that aren’t normally in the routine? I like to stay dialed in, but also allow myself some freedom and sometimes I feel guilty for overindulging. (1:03:50) #Quah question #4 - How did you add value to a potential client, by taking them through the prime test or explaining the plan? (1:16:25) People Mentioned Will Smith (@willsmith) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! My Brest Friend Original Nursing Posture Pillow, Light Blue Sunburst Haakaa Silicone Breastfeeding Manual Breast Pump Milk Pump 100% Food Grade Silicone BPA PVC and Phthalate Free DockATot Deluxe+ Dock (Pristine White) - The All in One Baby Lounger - Perfect for Co Sleeping - Suitable from 0-8 Months (Pristine White) Virtual Fashion: The Digitally Generated Clothes Appearing On Your IG Influencer Feeds KFC’s Latest Junk Food Monster Is a Bright Orange Cheetos Chicken Sandwich MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System How to Become a Successful Personal Trainer - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1075: Dr. Stefanie Cohen - From Venezuelan National Soccer Team to 4X Bodyweight Deadlift & 22 World Records
Dr. Stefanie Cohen Her humble beginnings and how she came to the US. (3:33) How in some degree we are forced to rise to the occasion: Her journey to what she is currently doing. (6:27) When did the switch from soccer to powerlifting happen? (10:30) Did she find her body responded very quickly early on? How strength is a LONG-TERM adaptation. (14:09) When did she decide to compete in powerlifting? (19:13) Was her goal to be the first female to pull 500 lbs.? What did it take to get there and what bumps in the road did she experience? (25:04) The general steps you can do to alleviate pain TODAY. (32:50) Did she change her approach to her workouts after her back injury? (39:04) The differences between flexibility and mobility. (41:55) How should someone PRIME their body before a physical event? (45:05) What does her priming session look like? (47:21) The value of unilateral movements to powerlifters. (48:05) The benefits of unconventional training to powerlifting. (50:48) What information annoys her the most about the strength/fitness camps? (53:39) The story of ‘6 blind men who have never encountered an elephant’ and how people are so fast to draw absolute truths based on one single subjective experience. (56:10) What are her strength goals moving forward? (57:28) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dr. Stefanie Cohen, DPT (@steficohen) Instagram Website Noah Ohlsen (@nohlsen) Instagram Professor Stuart McGill (@backfitpro) Instagram Greg Lehman (@GregLehman) Twitter Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Stefanie Cohen breaks two all-time world records in raw powerlifting history Stuart McGill - Amazon.com Pain Science Workbooks — Greg Lehman Mind Pump Ep 955: John Brenkus- 6x Emmy-Award Winning Creator, Host, & Producer of Sport Science Blind Men and the Elephant - Philosophy
1074: The Truth About Testosterone Boosters, How to Maximize Load on Muscles While Minimizing Stress on Joints, the Next Big Health Fad & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how put maximum load on the muscles and minimum load on the joints when exercising, the difference between mobility and priming movements, the benefits of the Turkish Get-Up, and the next big health fad. Mind Pump recommends The Jordan Harbinger Show podcast episode 222 with Matt McCarthy. (4:10) Sal’s ‘cold-busting’ formula to keep you from getting sick. (6:43) How have Adam’s dogs adjusted to baby Maximus? (11:07) Scientists: We'll grow babies in artificial wombs “In a decade.” Why this highlights human's arrogance. (19:38) Why there is so much stuff we just don’t know. Skeleton plundered from a Mexican cave was one of the Americas’ oldest. (27:40) Mind Pump recommends Rocketman: The epic story of Elton John. (31:36) Study links daily sips of soda or juice to cancer risk. How context matters in the grand scheme of health. (35:38) Are testosterone-boosting supplements effective? Not likely, according to new research. (40:40) #Quah question #1 – How do you put maximum load on the muscles and minimum load on the joints when exercising? Resistance training for example. (46:02) #Quah question #2 - Mobility and priming movements seem pretty similar. What are the differences between them if any? (56:05) #Quah question #3 – What are the benefits of the Turkish Get-Up and where can they be plugged into a program? (1:04:33) #Quah question #4 – What is the next big health fad that you predict? (1:14:57) People Mentioned Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** The Jordan Harbinger Show 222: Matt McCarthy | The Race to Stop a Superbug Epidemic Visit Organifi for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Breaking the Pit Bull Stigma: A History of the "Nanny Dog" | PetHelpful Scientists: We’ll Grow Babies in Artificial Wombs “In a Decade” One of the oldest skeletons ever seen in the Americas was found in a flooded cave — and it could reshape our understanding of human history Rocketman (2019) - Rotten Tomatoes A small glass of juice or soda a day is linked to increased risk of cancer, study finds ‘Testosterone Boosting’ Supplements Composition and Claims Are not Supported by the Academic Literature MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System How To Do A Turkish Get-Up – Mind Pump TV 3 Turkish Get-Up Variations - Tutorial with Kettlebell Master of Sport Mind Pump Free Resources
1073: How to Manipulate Intensity to Break Through Plateaus, the Advantages & Disadvantages of Different Macro Ratios, How to Spot a Good Trainer & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to measure intensity in order to increase it, how to spot a good trainer, the advantages and disadvantages of different macro ratios, and the importance of building an online business to go alongside in-person training. Updates on fatherhood for Adam: The feeling of guilt, consumption of shows & MORE. (5:13) Mind Pump recommends Stranger Things on Netflix: Nostalgia at its finest. (10:15) Mind Pump Live updates for San Francisco & beyond: Dosist is back, Vuori the ‘Nordstrom’ of return policies, Justin/Skinny Dipped & MORE. (14:15) Robert Oberst’s take on deadlifts, does Mind Pump concur? (20:55) Tom Brady continues to marvel ‘father time’ at the age of 42. Is he considered the GOAT? (26:52) Study finds annual salary needed to afford a house in 50 largest U.S. cities. Where does Mind Pump HQ (San Jose, CA) stand? (36:35) The revolution is coming! Weightlifting better at reducing heart fat than aerobic exercise: study finds. (42:40) #Quah question #1 – What exactly is your definition of intensity? It’s one of the ‘it’ factors you mention along with reps, weight, and sets to help break through a plateau. But how would you measure your intensity in order to increase it? (48:05) #Quah question #2 – In a lot of your past podcast episodes, I have heard a lot about how to spot a bad or inexperienced trainer. For example, trainers just trying to exhaust clients and that is what I mostly see in gyms. How do you spot a good trainer? If you don’t see any in your own gym, how can you go about finding one? (58:17) #Quah question #3 – Assuming someone is getting adequate protein and fat, what are the advantages or disadvantages of different macro ratios? When would you recommend high carb or high fat? Does it matter for the average person? (1:11:00) #Quah question #4 – I am a new trainer and already employed at a gym that is chalked full of leads, but I’m wondering if I should also develop my social media to advertise myself? How important do you think it is to build an online business to go alongside in-person training? Do you think it will lead to being a more successful trainer long-term? (1:25:35) People Mentioned Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Jamal Liggin (@jamalliggin) Instagram Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Stranger Things | Netflix Official Site Strongman Robert Oberst Says You Shouldn't Do Deadlifts | Joe Rogan The Strongest Man in History Full Episodes, Video ... - History.com 41-Year-Old Tom Brady Just Shattered 22-Year-Old Tom Brady’s 40-Yard Time From The Combine (VIDEO) Mind Pump Ep. 1040: Jamal Liggin Study finds annual salary needed to afford a house in 50 largest U.S. cities Weightlifting better at reducing heart fat than aerobic exercise NOVA: Prediction by the Numbers | Netflix Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1072: What You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Building & Fat Loss
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go into depth about protein, what it is, what it does, how to use it and the potential negatives of eating too much. The ‘magical’ macronutrient that is protein: What it is, what is it doing for our bodies, the controversies surrounding it & MORE. (3:00) The BEST sources of protein. (15:55) How to rate the QUALITY of the protein you are consuming. (22:07) What is the OPTIMAL amount of protein for muscle building and performance? (26:55) The myths around protein: Why you may be gaining excess fat, whey vs. Casein, maximizing protein synthesis, anabolic window & MORE. (40:20) People Mentioned Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Protein – Which is Best? - NCBI The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake How much protein can the body use in a single meal for muscle-building? Implications for daily protein distribution US adults do not consume enough protein, study warns How Protein Works - Part 6: How Much Protein Do I Need? Mind Pump Ep. 775: Dr. Michael Ruscio- Healthy Gut, Healthy You Branched-Chain Amino Acids as New Biomarkers of Major Depression - A Novel Neurobiology of Mood Disorder Mind Pump Free Resources
1071: Substitute Exercises When You Don't have a Barbell or Rack, Ways to Prevent a Slower Metabolism While Maintaining Endurance, Tips for Merging the Fitness & Wellness Industries & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to prevent metabolic adaptations while keeping endurance and stamina levels up, alternative exercises for someone who doesn’t have access to a rack or barbell and can’t complete compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench press, how training is different as a teenager, and tips for merging the fitness and wellness industries. Official Announcement: Maximus is here!! Adam details and shares the full story! The value of the Doula, how they used CBD, the emotion involved & MORE. {4:17) #Quah question #1 – You talk about metabolic adaptations to cardiovascular exercise such as running on the treadmill, etc. But are there ways to prevent that from happening while keeping endurance and stamina levels up? If so, how? (47:08) #Quah question #2 – What alternative exercises would you suggest for someone who doesn’t have access to a rack or barbell and can’t complete compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench press? (55:03) #Quah question #3 – How is training different as a teenager? (1:04:00) #Quah question #4 – What are your biggest tips for merging the fitness and wellness industries? It seems so many people are too far one way or the other. What basic concepts do you feel encompass both in a realistic way? (1:18:30) People Mentioned Steph Greunke, MS, RD, PMH-C (@stephgreunke) Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) Twitter Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Visit NED for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Mind Pump Ep. 1060: Stephanie Greunke of the Whole Mamas Podcast MAPS Fitness HIIT | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump TV - YouTube The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised Mind Pump Free Resources
1070: Underground Muscle Building Secrets with Dr. Scott Stevenson
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Scott Stevenson, competitive bodybuilder, PhD in applied exercise physiologist, college professor and author of Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach. Scott provides an interesting and insightful perspective on blending eastern and western philosophy and the science of building muscle. How does training in herbs and acupuncture translate to muscle building? (2:21) What drove him to enter into the field of Eastern Medicine? (5:28) Did he experience any ‘ah-ha’ moments in his training in Chinese medicine? (11:25) Was he able to take his knowledge of Chinese Medicine to help even the extreme bodybuilders? (14:00) Does ‘bro-training’ have any validity? (18:50) How in bro science the biggest guys are usually the strongest guys. (26:45) The phenomenon of muscle wisdom. (31:25) 3903 What does the current research say about muscle hyperplasia? (43:04) Can people do cycles of anabolics and go off, but essentially be better off than they were before in terms of muscle size? (46:15) The science behind ‘trigger sessions’ to build muscle. (49:00) What are the most common things that he has to change in a competitor? (54:17) Do free weights tend to build more muscle? If so, why? (57:24) Is there a hierarchy in advanced training techniques? (1:03:34) What are some techniques that he uses on his athletes to allow their central nervous system (CNS) to be able to take on more? (1:11:35) Has he had any experience with an all-day workout? (1:15:50) For someone who has been working out for years, go on their first anabolic steroid cycle, should they change their training? If they do, what should they change? (1:22:40) Do receptors down regulate with too many steroid cycles? (1:26:24) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Scott Stevenson (@fortitude_training) Instagram Website Podcast Jordan Peters (@trainedbyjp) Instagram John Meadows (@mountaindog1) Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Randy Couture (@xcnatch) Instagram Jose Antonio PhD (@JoseAntonioPhD) Twitter Mr Olympia Jay Cutler (@jaycutler) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram Brad Schoenfeld, PhD (@bradschoenfeldphd) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “ANYWHERE50 at checkout** Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach: A Reference Guide For Year-Round Bodybuilding Success – Book by Scott Stevenson Applying Bodybuilding Science to Create a Genetic Freak Anthropometric and Physical Qualities of Elite Male Youth Rugby League Players Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding - Book by Arnold Schwarzenegger Skeletal Muscle Fiber Hyperplasia | The ISSN Scoop Build Mass With Squats - Squats and Milk Training Program Rustproofing the Iron Warrior Integrative Bodybuilding: Are You Training Enough to Build Muscle? Paul Carter | All Articles | T Nation Resistance Training Volume Enhances Muscle Hypertrophy but Not Strength in Trained Men.
1069: Avoiding Muscle Loss, When to Use Resistance Bands, Foward Shoulder Fixes & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether resistance bands are useful as a workout tool or just an Instagram sales gimmick, progressing without wrist wraps or a belt, how hard it is to lose muscle, and combating forward shoulder. Justin has a nice ‘rack’ + the CRAZY giveaway from PRx Performance. (5:35) The conspiracy surrounding why the media is pushing BIG for people to eat plant-based. (10:04) The ‘racist’ Nikes. Another conspiracy theory or a marketing ploy? (14:05) Why we DON’T always know peoples programming. The guys respond to the squat form of NFL Superstar Myles Garrett. (19:30) What are the BEST ways to use the Organifi Green Juice? (25:10) Justin’s rant on Aquaman. (30:00) Mind Pump recommends Inside North Korea on National Geographic + The Loudest Voice on Showtime. (31:19) There goes the neighborhood! A preservative in processed foods linked to a spike in autism: study. (36:45) Protein rice is continuing to sweep MP nation using Kettle & Fire + the benefits on their subscription service. (39:35) #Quah question #1 – Are resistance bands actually useful as a workout tool or just an Instagram sales gimmick? (43:12) #Quah question #2 – I have stopped using wrist wraps and a belt while deadlifting and I can’t lift nearly as much. Will I still make gains at this new lower weight? What can I do to keep progressing at the lower weight? (51:26) #Quah question #3 - How hard it is to actually lose muscle? (58:05) #Quah question #4 – I am almost two months post-partum and have terrible forward shoulder from breastfeeding to babywearing. Nearly all my activities are only making my posture worse. What can I do to combat this? (1:05:20) People Mentioned Myles Garrett (@flash_garrett) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Nike Axes Independence Day-Themed Air Max 1 After Colin Kaepernick Comments Mind Pump Ep 900: NBA Superstar Sports Performance Coach Paul Fabritz VIDEO: Myles Garrett Puts on a Show in Latest Ridiculous Workout Watch Inside North Korea on National Geographic The Loudest Voice: New Limited Series Starring Russell Crowe - Showtime Spike In Autism May Be Linked To Preservative In Processed Foods, Study Suggests Visit Kettle & Fire for the special offer for Mind Pump listeners! Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Free Resources