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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1218: How a Poor Muscle Connection Impacts Muscle Growth, Ways to Relieve Joint Pain, When to Take a Diet Break & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about chronic joint pain, whether you can build muscles you can't connect to, thoughts on the carnivore diet, and how often you should take diet breaks. Why is Sal consuming black ant powder? (5:23) Adam recommends SUPPS: The Movie on Amazon Prime Video. (9:37) Protein powders and their quality throughout the years. (17:22) Trigger sessions 101: The lost universal training technique. (23:06) Gaining knowledge from Russian training techniques. (27:51) Mind Pump on the season premiere of The Biggest Loser and the brilliant marketing of Planet Fitness. (28:53) The origin story of the ‘Allstate Mayhem’ campaign. (44:56) The growing trend of demonizing protein. (48:28) #Quah question #1 – My joints always seem to be hurting. I work out 4-5 times a day, take fish oil and stay hydrated throughout the day. Am I doing something wrong? (54:10) #Quah question #2 – Can you build muscles you can't connect to? (1:03:18) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on the carnivore diet and how long do you run it? (1:09:41) #Quah question #4 - How often you should take diet breaks and how long should they last? (1:16:16) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Premium Black Ant Extract - Benefits The Digestive System SUPPS: The Movie Director's Cut - Amazon.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Anabolic – Mind Pump Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set How Allstate's Mayhem brought carnage and humor to insurance marketing HOW HIGH-PROTEIN DIETS COULD INCREASE HEART ATTACK RISK Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Are you taking too much anti-inflammatory medication? Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Pavel Tsatsouline Erica ⬇️ 150 Lbs SW: 322 Lbs (@ericafitlove) Instagram Steve Cook (@stevecook) Instagram Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram
1217: Five Surprising Benefits of Weight Training
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five benefits of weight training that are often overlooked. The unexpected value of resistance training. (2:07) #1 – Promotes a better functioning brain. (6:20) Proprioceptive learning. (10:06) Central Nervous System (CNS) adaption. (16:05) #2 – The positive effect on your libido and hormone levels. (18:04) #3 – The clear changes in your mood. (25:36) #4 – Improves your ability to fight off illness. (36:34) #5 – Empowers your independence and confidence. (43:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Weight training may boost brain power An investigation of the relationship between physical fitness, self-concept, and sexual functioning Effects of progressive resistance training on growth hormone and testosterone levels in young and elderly subjects. Mind Pump 1215: Dr. Becky Campbell on Thyroid Disease, Autoimmune Disease & Histamine Intolerance Strengthen your mood with weight training Lifting Weights May Help With Depression How Exercise May Help Us Fight Off Colds Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthier Effects of Resistance Exercise on Bone Health Strength training builds more than muscles Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell) Instagram
1216: How to Use Mini-cuts & Mini-bulks to Maximize Gains, the Benefits of Carb Cycling, When to Deload & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often to deload, mini-bulks and mini-cuts, the benefits of carb-cycling and if it may cause a bad relationship with food, and whether foam rolling actually works. Mind Pump on the supplements/prohormones they took in the past, the ‘false truth’ surrounding them, the great hustle & MORE. (4:49) Opinion: Mind Pump on California passing Assembly Bill 5. (16:13) Mind Pump on Donald Cerrone’s ass beating and Conor McGregor’s brilliance. (22:18) The myth that war boosts the economy. (28:27) Interesting news on the Tik Tok front. (32:06) China quarantine and the ‘Coronavirus’. (33:10) The pros and cons of police facial recognition technology. (34:45) Food quality is worth paying the price. (41:03) A leader of the biggest US organic food fraud gets a 10-year jail term. (45:03) Top YouTube earner of 2019. (47:13) #Quah question #1 – Do you guys recommend deload weeks in between phases of your programs? If so, how often and what would you recommend they look like? (52:31) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on mini-bulks and mini-cuts? (1:00:32) #Quah question #3 – Are there any benefits to carb-cycling or can it cause a bad relationship with food? (1:05:13) #Quah question #4 – Does foam rolling actually work? What’s the science behind it? Is it better to have a hard or a soft foam roller? (1:11:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Assembly Bill 5 threatens small businesses across California How Conor McGregor plans to overtake Jameson as the best-selling Irish whiskey in the US How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes - Book by Peter Schiff US Army bans soldiers from using TikTok Strengthening coronavirus surges across China as authorities mobilize response; third case confirmed in U.S. London police to deploy facial recognition cameras across the city How the Police Use Facial Recognition, and Where It Falls Short Scientists Have Invented a Mind-Reading Machine That Visualises Your Thoughts Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Leader of Largest US Organic Food Fraud Gets 10-Year Term Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! The Highest-Paid YouTube Stars of 2019: The Kids Are Killing It Mind Pump Episode 887: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World with NRG Esport Co-Founder Andy Miller MAPS Fitness Products – Mind Pump Benefits Of A Deload Week & When To Deload For Recovery And Gains – Mind Pump Carb Cycling: A Good Way To Lose Fat? - Mind Pump Blog The Science of Carb Cycling: How It Works and How to Do It Right (2020) How To Foam Roll PROPERLY (AVOID THESE MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Donald Cerrone (@cowboycerrone) Instagram Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1215: Dr. Becky Campbell on Thyroid Disease, Autoimmune Disease & Histamine Intolerance
What does a functional medicine doctor do and how do they differ from a traditional doctor? (2:52) What are the most common offenders she sees in her practice? (6:50) The growing problem of (SIBO) small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. What is it? Who does it affect and what can be done to treat it? (8:00) How what you eat has NO effect on your skin. (15:57) What are the ‘toxins’ we are exposed to? (18:17) Testing women’s hormones the RIGHT way. (21:31) What does estrogen dominance produce in terms of symptoms? (22:58) Becky’s ‘Order of Operations’ when it comes to her clients. (24:45) The rise of Thyroid disease and higher cortisol levels. (28:30) What does exercise intolerance look like? (31:54) Veganism and nutrient deficiency. (36:44) Breaking down why we get heartburn and how to treat it. (39:42) Why all diets are NOT created equal for women. (42:31) The symptoms for Histamine Intolerance, the best way to test & MORE. (44:49) How big of a role does your mental state play on your health? (55:15) What does the training look like for a functional medicine doctor? (58:30) Will functional medicine become more regulated? (1:00:27) The signs you are seeing the WRONG doctor. (1:03:30) What are some of the most useful supplements and herbs? (1:05:20) Creatine and functional medicine. (1:08:00) What is on the horizon for functional medicine? (1:09:27) What is most difficult to diagnose? (1:11:09) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell) Instagram Website Christina Rice, NTP (@christinaricewellness) Instagram Dr. Ben Lynch (@drbenlynch) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** The 4‑Phase Histamine Reset Plan: Getting to the Root of Migraines, Eczema, Vertigo, Allergies and More - Dr. Becky Campbell Use of natural antimicrobials to increase antibiotic susceptibility of drug resistant bacteria. Mind Pump 1212: Seven Ways to Raise Your Testosterone Naturally DUTCH Test – Advanced Hormone Testing NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout**
1214: The Best Way to Train Abs, Review of Mark Rippetoe’s Trap Bar Critique, Biggest Loser Challenges in the Workplace & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about “Biggest Loser” challenges in the workplace, the best way to train abs, Mark Rippetoe's critique of the trap bar as a poor and unsafe substitute for the barbell, and stretching, foam rolling or mobility work as the best for muscular health. ‘Fake health’ is the latest trend. (4:08) Why people don’t take bodybuilders advice seriously. (5:42) Mind Pump on ‘Ancient Aliens’ & old 80’s films they have watched over and over. (11:54) Mind Pump drops random knowledge. (22:34) Mind Pump on the Kansas vs Kansas St. brawl & qualities of a great man. (24:12) Adam’s new favorite piece of Vuori clothing. (28:19) Is Chris Hemsworth trying to become the new Ben Greenfield? (30:16) F45 vs Orangetheory, motivation as a state of mind & these fitness modalities capitalizing on the consumer. (31:12) Will Mind Pump be watching the newest season of The Biggest Loser? (36:15) HUGE NEWS on the cure for cancer front. (37:28) Thyroid cancer linked to cell phone usage? (41:00) #Quah question #1 – Thoughts on “Biggest Loser” challenges in the workplace? (43:21) #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to train abs? Isometric, concentric or eccentric? (51:05) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on trap bar deadlifts? Mark Rippetoe recently released a video talking about why the trap bar is a poor and unsafe substitute for the barbell. (57:13) #Quah question #4 – What do you think is best for overall muscular health and longevity, stretching, foam rolling or mobility work? (1:07:43) People Mentioned Dr. Tony Huge® (@drtonyhuge) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Chris Hemsworth (@chrishemsworth) Instagram Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Mark Rippetoe (@CoachRippetoe) Twitter Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Ancient Aliens "Rad" 25th Anniversary Screening Uptown Theatre - Bicycle Boogie On Stage Massive brawl breaks out at end of Kansas-Kansas State | College Basketball on ESPN Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! CAN AGING BE CURED? CHRIS HEMSWORTH WANTS TO FIND OUT F45 Training Receives Investment from Mark Wahlberg Investment Group Why we Caution People to Stay Away from CrossFit – Mind Pump Blog Accidental Discovery of New T-Cell Hailed as Major Breakthrough for ‘Universal’ Cancer Therapy Cell phone use and risk of thyroid cancer: a population-based case–control study in Connecticut The (2) BEST Ab Exercises You’re NOT Doing Properly (STRONG CORE) | MIND PUMP TV The Best Way to Develop Your Abs – Mind Pump Blog Why the Trap Bar is Completely Useless with Mark Rippetoe Starting Strength Mind Pump Free Resources
1213: How to Stick to Your Diet, Training for Strength Vs. Muscle Gain, Ways Mobility Impacts Muscle Growth & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between training for strength gains vs. muscle gains, natural ways to help boost testosterone levels back to normal, whether tight muscles and/or a lack of mobility impede gains, and mindset tips and tricks to sticking with a diet plan. Sal gets emotional. (4:58) MIIR and their philanthropy efforts. (8:19) Dr. Drew sounds off on the homelessness problem in California. What is the answer? (9:39) The brilliant marketing behind kids' parties. (14:09) Mind Pump’s post-holiday lull. (20:17) Instagram responding to the market. (23:14) Mind Pump on the hype surrounding Tik Tok. (25:15) Amazon is making it even easier to checkout. (27:20) Why is the human body temperature decreasing? (28:42) Mind Pump on ageism and Botox. (31:55) This is 40 for Justin. (36:36) Mind Pump’s celebrity crushes. (41:10) #Quah question #1 – When training for strength vs. muscle gains, what’s the difference and how can you focus on one more than the other? (46:23) #Quah question #2 – I recently found out that my testosterone levels are incredibly low. I am meeting with an endocrinologist soon, but in the meantime, what are some natural ways to help boost my testosterone levels back to normal? (56:36) #Quah question #3 – Do tight muscles and/or a lack of mobility impede gains? (1:07:24) #Quah question #4 – What are your best mindset tips and tricks to sticking with a diet plan when cravings are hitting? (1:12:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** World Vision: Sponsor A Child Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Sounding Off: Dr. Drew on How LA's Homeless Problem Is a Public Health Emergency Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The potential therapeutic effect of melatonin in gastro-esophageal reflux disease Instagram Will Begin To Label Photoshopped Images With A “False Information” Warning Evan Spiegel Says TikTok Could Overtake Instagram Here’s how Amazon’s rumored pay-by-hand tech could work Human body temperature has decreased in United States, study finds Why the Tech Industry Needs to Deal With Its Ageism Problem Mind Pump 1212: Seven Ways to Raise Your Testosterone Naturally Today’s men are not nearly as strong as their dads were, researchers say Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1212: Seven Ways to Raise Your Testosterone Naturally
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin detail seven ways you can increase your testosterone levels naturally. What is causing lower testosterone in men? (3:03) What is testosterone and why is it important? (5:50) Breaking the myths surrounding lower testosterone levels. (8:00) The Seven Ways to Raise your Testosterone Naturally. (12:04) #1 - Lifting weights and getting stronger. (13:26) #2 – Getting the body healthy first through a balanced diet. (22:15) #3 – Building a quality sleep routine. (28:08) #4 – Managing your stress. (34:41) #5 – Getting enough sunlight. (41:12) #6 – Supplementing with what you need. (43:30) #7 – Avoiding estrogen-like compounds. (47:43) People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** How Men Can Naturally Increase Their Testosterone – Mind Pump Blog How To Optimize Your Natural Testosterone Levels – Mind Pump TV Effects of progressive resistance training on growth hormone and testosterone levels in young and elderly subjects. Today’s men are not nearly as strong as their dads were, researchers say MAPS Fitness Anabolic – Mind Pump Overweight Men Can Boost Low Testosterone Levels by Losing Weight Mind Pump 1210: How to Eat to Lose Fat & Build Muscle With Jason Phillips Low-fat diet linked to lower testosterone levels in men Sleep loss dramatically lowers testosterone in healthy young men Relationship between sleep-related erections and testosterone levels in men. Visit Infrared Sauna for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Stress relief from laughter? It's no joke Are Adaptogens Nature's Stress Busters? Scientists Discover New Link Between Marijuana Smoking And Testicular Cancer Risk Mind Pump Free Resources
1211: The Truth About the Ketogenic Diet & Muscle Gain, Ways to Kickstart Growth in a Lagging Body Part, the Value of Taking Body Measurements & More.
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about traveling with supplements, the ketogenic diet and building muscle, what to do if you are plateauing in a specific body part, and whether taking body measurements is a waste of time. A great concept to get your kids into playing music. (6:12) Can listening to music help build the brains of premature babies? (7:41) Math and technology. (12:06) What is the Down Under Donation Dildo? (17:43) Cannabinoid 2-ag and its connection to relieving stress. (21:05) Tongue fat and its relationship to obstructive sleep apnea. (28:04) Does watching a movie qualify as light exercise? (31:13) Tesla’s will be farting soon. (33:13) The future of streetwear is here. (34:25) Solvable vs perpetual problems. (35:30) #Quah question #1 – Do you travel with supplements or do you just take the time off? (41:46) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on the ketogenic diet in regards to building muscle? (48:21) #Quah question #3 - What should you do if you are plateauing in a specific body part? (53:00) #Quah question #4 – Do you recommend taking body measurements or is this a waste of time? (1:01:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Loog Guitars Review: The Loog Guitar Is a Great DIY Way to Teach Kids Guitar Music helps to build the brains of very premature babies Sex toy company's 'Down-Under Donation Dildo' raises more than $15,000 for Australia bushfire relief Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The endocannabinoid system in guarding against fear, anxiety and stress Study Finds Tongue Fat Can Lead to Sleep Apnea Going to movie theater ‘counts as a light workout’ Here's all the ways you can make your Tesla fart Introducing the Nike Adapt BB - Nike News The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert - Book by John M. Gottman and Nan Silver Making Marriage Work | Dr. John Gottman Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** MAPS Aesthetic – Mind Pump Abdominal Obesity Indicators: Waist Circumference or Waist-to-hip Ratio in Malaysian Adults Population Mind Pump Free Resources
1210: How to Eat to Lose Fat & Build Muscle With Jason Phillips
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Jason Phillips about all things nutrition when it comes to losing fat, building muscle and avoiding diet pitfalls. Is it possible to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time? (5:58) Which should you focus on first? (11:49) How the physical follows the physiological. (15:12) Why you can’t implement a shitty diet and get results. Teaching a connection-based model for successful coaches. (17:20) Reverse vs recovery diets: Debating the two different schools of thought. (23:17) The value and dark side of cheat meals. (27:24) What is better for fat loss, low carb or low-fat diet? (31:55) Training fighters, weight cutting and the delicate balance involved. (37:28) Protein 101: The value, proper intake, why context matters & MORE. (43:21) What is the RIGHT approach to building muscle and bulking? (53:01) What are the ideal carb sources for his athletes? Ideal protein sources? (57:14) Getting the ‘itch’ to get back into the game training clients. (1:04:47) The problem is not knowing enough, but focusing on the human being. (1:08:18) How did NCI come to be and how have they evolved? (1:09:40) What is his feeling of potentially having national standards on coaches? (1:12:53) Special discount for Mind Pump listeners ONLY!! Impact over everything! (1:14:15) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Coach Scott Abel (@coachscottabel) Instagram Luke Sanders (@coolhandmma) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram George Kittle (@gkittle46) Instagram Dan Henry - Entrepreneur (@danhenry) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** NCI x Mind Pump Media – Level 1 Certification Are you a Mind Pump Listener? Get NCI’s Top Selling Thyroid MASTERCLASS…for free! Study estimates that half of US adults will be obese by 2030 Mind Pump 664: Jason Phillips The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake - Mind Pump Muscle Intelligence Podcast: 082 – Talking Training, Nutrition, and Hard Work with Bodybuilding Legend Milos Sarcev Mind Pump Free Resources
1209: The Importance of the Anabolic Window, How to Determine If Your Metabolism Is Actually Slow, Protecting Your Body from Repetitive Movement Injuries & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it is better to drop a rep and increase weight by a larger amount, or progress with smaller fractional plates, how to determine if your metabolism is slow, whether not eating right after a workout slows down progress, and exercises to keep your back strong and healthy. How we all have that overly friendly friend, ‘Bro Code’ rules & MORE. (4:01) Is Sal’s brother the best ChiliPad salesman ever?! (11:51) The online mattress market is massive! (14:30) Mind Pump is sold on Walmart. (21:04) Jeff Bezos is catching some heat on his Australia donation. (25:51) Nike banning their record-breaking shoe. What are Mind Pump’s thoughts? (28:16) Scientists have created the first living robot! (35:56) Unbelievable instances of animals in the military. (37:49) Are women less likely to receive CPR than men? (41:40) How being a Taco Bell manager is now a viable career choice. (45:56) #Quah question #1 - Is it better to drop a rep and increase weight by a larger amount, or progress with smaller fractional plates? (48:36) #Quah question #2 – If someone is having a hard time losing body fat, how do they determine if it is a slow metabolism or just overeating? (53:16) #Quah question #3 – Is not eating after a workout slowing down my progress? (57:36) #Quah question #4 – Since repetitive movement injuries are so common in the construction world, what kind of lower back work would you suggest to keep our back strong and healthy for years to come? (1:04:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** Puffy™ | Official Puffy Mattress Walmart appears to be gaining ground against Amazon Jeff Bezos is getting slammed for his donation of $690,000 to the Australian wildfire recovery, which is less than he made every 5 minutes in 2018 Nike’s record-breaking running shoes to be banned Scientists create first ‘living robots’ in major breakthrough Elephants, rats and dolphins: Eight ways the U.S. military has used animals Men Are More Likely Than Women to Receive CPR in Public, Study Finds Taco Bell will test a 6-figure salary for managers and roll out paid sick leave as fast food's war for talent continues to rage The Active Plank- An 6-Pack Building Powerhouse – Mind Pump TV How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources
1208: Forgotten Exercises That Work, Hardgainer Weight Gain Hacks, Learning to Love Early Morning or Late NIght Workouts & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about unique or forgotten exercises that are effective, getting enough calories when you are a hard gainer, the minimum macro calorie intake before entering a cutting phase, and tips for success with early mornings or ate evening workouts. Bachelor in Space, hotels in Space & MORE. (6:25) Resistance training and measuring volume. (14:12) Does training to failure result in fewer gains? (19:50) Can the use of a sauna help fight sickness? (21:50) How do you know if you have to supplement with Vitamin D during the winter to build up your immune system? (25:07) The connection between statins and mental health issues. (28:50) Mind Pump correcting their predictions on the Box Office & MORE. (34:00) Pokémon Go bigger than ever! (41:07) How to handle your kids and their strong feelings. (45:52) #Quah question #1 – I started doing daily stomach vacuums for the first time about a month ago and have seen significant results in a short period of time. What other unique or forgotten exercises should I be doing that will have similar benefits and results? (51:44) #Quah question #2 – I'm a hardgainer and have read your hardgainer guide. My issue is still getting enough calories while not eating junk. Would you recommend a weight gainer if it’s from a great company like Legion? (1:00:16) #Quah question #3 – What is the minimum macro calorie intake you would like to see an individual at before they enter a cutting phase? What would you consider ideal? (1:12:41) #Quah question #4 – With my schedule, the only time I have available to go to the gym is either early mornings or really late evenings. I have always had my best feeling and progress in the gym around mid-day. Do you have any tips for success with these time of day workouts? (1:18:45) People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Melissa Wolf WBFF BIKINI PRO (@meliwolff) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** A Japanese Billionaire Wants A ‘Single Woman’ To Go To The Moon With Him On A SpaceX Rocket In 2023 Huge space hotel promises fake gravity and 'supersized basketball' Scott Kelly: The American Astronaut Who Spent a Year in Space Resistance Training Volume Enhances Muscle Hypertrophy but Not Strength in Trained Men New research on training to failure [study review] Visit Infrared Sauna for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Psychological Disorders and Statin Use: A Propensity Score-Matched Analysis A Statin Island of Woe: Are Depression and Cholesterol-lowering Connected? 2019 Global Box Office Revenue Hit Record $42.5B Despite 4 Percent Dip in U.S. Pokémon Go surpasses $3bn lifetime revenue 2019 was the best year yet for Pokemon GO revenue How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP TV Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** How To Do A Kettlebell Half Kneeling Windmill Press | FREE Shoulder Growth Guide – Mind Pump TV 3 Turkish Get-Up Variations - Tutorial with Kettlebell Master of Sport – Mind Pump TV Dive Bomber Push-Up | Exercise Guide Mind Pump Free Resources
1207: Five Ways to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five ways to lose weight without having to track or count calories. What to do if macro counting is too hard? (3:23) Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Why calories are important. (5:20) What are macros and why they are important? (7:54) Why do we demonize fat? (9:28) Analyzing the human psyche while hungry. (12:00) The Five Strategies to Weight Loss without Counting Calories. (15:58) #1 - Drinking more water. (16:36) #2 - Changing HOW you eat. (22:07) #3 – ADDING more protein and vegetables. (28:23) #4 – Improving the quality of your sleep to control appetite. (37:38) #5 – Eliminating heavily processed foods from your diet. (45:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Seven Countries Study The influence of calorie labeling on food orders and consumption: A review of the literature1 A shocking number of all the calories you consume in a day come from sugary drinks Eating attentively: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of food intake memory and awareness on eating The Pull of the Past: When Do Habits Persist Despite Conflict With Motives? The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Sleep deprivation may cause people to eat more calories Mind Pump 1202: Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (& What to Do About It) Ultra-Processed Diet Leads to Extra Calories, Weight Gain Mind Pump Free Resources
1206: Reasons to Avoid Smith Machine Squats, The Net Carbs Myth, How to Protect Your Knees When Squatting & Lunging & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether squats and lunges are bad for your knees, squatting on a Smith machine, how to setup and execute a close grip bench press, and using net carbs when counting your macros. XFL comeback date is set. Will the guys be watching? (5:54) Old ‘fit’ awesome looking people. (8:37) Do you communicate with the intent to impress or influence? (14:34) Old people rage stories. (17:03) Why is Gwyneth Paltrow selling a candle that smells like a certain body part? Would the guys buy it? (21:57) Sex after kids. (28:22) Mind Pump reminisces on Rush and their drummer Neil Peart. (34:56) Sal’s a big ‘wing’ guy. (37:52) Tesla hitting new highs in the stock market! (40:45) Can a wristband tell you what you should and shouldn’t eat based on your DNA? (42:47) #Quah question #1 – Are squats and lunges bad for your knees? (47:03) #Quah question #2 – Is squatting on a Smith machine still beneficial if your gym doesn’t have a free weight squat rack? (54:13) #Quah question #3 – Apart from the hand position, how are the setup and execution a close grip bench press and a standard bench press different? (1:00:19) #Quah question #4 – Can you explain net carbs? Is this even important to consider when counting your macros? (1:03:11) People Mentioned Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Adam Ray (@adamraycomedy) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Grace and Frankie | Netflix Official Site The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? - Book by Rick Warren Are you a Mind Pump Listener? Get NCI’s Top Selling Thyroid MASTERCLASS...for free! Gwyneth Paltrow's got a $75 "smells like my vagina" candle Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 - Rolling Stone Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Musk nears $346 million payday as Tesla market value soars DnaNudge wristband tells you what you should and shouldn't eat The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) - Mind Pump TV How to Box Squat to Improve Your Squat Form – Mind Pump TV The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources
1205: Do the Risks of HIIT Training Outweigh the Benefits?
1205: Do the Risks of HIIT Training Outweigh the Benefits? The growing trend of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). (1:50) What is HIIT? (4:10) HOW did it get big so fast and WHY did people start using it? (5:20) The detriments of HIIT training for beginners. (10:10) The Four Problems and Mistakes Made with HIIT Programs. (15:30) #1 – NOT incorporating Priming properly. (16:10) #2 – NOT having proper programming. (25:06) #3 – Form is NOT at the top of your hierarchy chart. (31:26) #4 – Does NOT prioritize recovery. (37:17) Is HIIT training RIGHT for you? Do the risks outweigh the benefits? (44:51) How does Mind Pump incorporate HIIT training? (48:30) People Mentioned Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) Instagram LeBron James (@kingjames) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1042: The Truth About HIIT- The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind Pump The ULTIMATE Full Body Warm-Up (PRIME Your Workout!) LeBron James takes immaculate care of his body, and the NBA world is in awe of it Mind Pump Free Resources
1204: Ways to Avoid the Yoyo Dieting Trap, Knowing When to Add More Weight to Your Lifts, How to Adjust Your Workout If You Think You Are Overtraining & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about transitioning to a lower volume or intensity workout routine if you believe that you’re overtraining, how to tell when you are ready to add more weight to a lift, tips to avoid falling into yoyo dieting, and mindfulness around technology, social media and audio media such as podcasts and audiobooks. Justin’s unknown food intolerances. (5:32) Impossible Foods expanding their reach. (9:42) The value of Organifi’s Green Juice when you’re not getting enough vegetables, Mind Pump’s go-to vegetables & MORE. (11:44) Building a good relationship with exercise by working out from home first. (19:50) What’s the deal with Iran? (24:44) How attention is the new commodity, tech companies and their access to our data & MORE. (27:07) Dave Chappelle is on another level. (33:49) The value of losing. (36:07) What will they come up with next when it comes to weight loss? Enter the IG balloon. (41:54) #Quah question #1 – How should you transition to a lower volume or intensity workout routine if you believe that you’re overtraining? (49:12) #Quah question #2 – I'm about to move on to Phase 2 of MAPS Starter and I was wondering how I can tell when I’m ready to add more weight to a lift? Is it once I can do 12 reps with the current weight? (55:22) #Quah question #3 – You guys often mention how people who lose a lot of weight fast are, in a way, doomed to gain it back and then some. As someone who has done this, what tips can you give me to avoid falling into yoyo dieting? (1:01:14) #Quah question #4 – You guys do a great job preaching mindfulness around technology and social media use. Do you think we should do the same for audio media such as podcasts and audiobooks? (1:08:38) People Mentioned Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Jamie Oliver Shows School Kids How Chicken Nuggets are made Impossible Foods Targets Pork for its Global Appeal Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Mind Pump 1202: Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (& What to Do About It) Video appears to show missile strike as Canada and UK say they have intel Iran shot down Ukrainian plane Leftist Protesters vowed to WALK IN CIRCLES Until President Trump Is Removed Dave Chappelle Acceptance Speech | 2019 Mark Twain Prize IG Balloon The AspireAssist WHOOP - The World's Most Powerful Fitness Membership How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources