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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1054: The Truth About BCAAs, the Pros & Cons of Lifting Belts, the Kid's Snack Bamboozle & MORE

June 14, 2019 01:46:03 127.26 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about BCAAs and whether they are necessary when eating a high protein diet, the impact a weight belt has on lower back health, whether kids need to snack constantly and advice to a new trainer as they start their health and fitness career. Adam & Catrina’s MASSIVE upcoming baby shower, wedding talk, the need to have a party for everything, being responsible with your money & MORE. (6:01) Justin speaks on why he visited the ‘movement wizard’ Dr. Justin Brink. (22:55) The guys speak on the ‘devastating’ injury to Kevin Durant. How these athletes are signing up to sacrifice their body. (30:10) The history of ‘red light’ therapy and its importance with your recovery. (37:57) The potential implications of these ‘deepfake’ videos. (42:26) Mind Pump Recommends Black Godfather on Netflix. (53:22) The earliest evidence for cannabis smoking discovered in ancient tombs. (55:00) Justin Bieber back peddles on the proposed MMA fight with Tom Cruise. (1:01:40) #Quah question #1 – Is using BCAAs and amino acid supplements in a high protein diet a waste of money or still beneficial? (1:05:32) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on wearing a lifting belt every time when lifting heavy? Can it make the lower back weaker or does it actually protect against injury? (1:17:39) #Quah question #3 – Do kids actually need to be snacking constantly or is that just what the kid snack industry wants us to think? (1:25:59) #Quah question #4 – What advice would you give to a new trainer as they start their health and fitness career? (1:33:34) People Mentioned Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport)  Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst)  Instagram Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Kevin Durant confirms he suffered ruptured right Achilles Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Improve the Health of Your Skin with Red and Near Infrared Light Therapy From deepfake to "cheap fake," it's going to be harder than ever to tell what's true on your favorite apps and websites The fight to stay ahead of deepfake videos before the 2020 US election The Black Godfather | Netflix Official Site Earliest evidence for cannabis smoking discovered in ancient tombs Justin Bieber Says He was Just Playing About Fighting Tom Cruise Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources

1053: How to Stop Bingeing, Whole Body Workouts vs Body Part Splits, the Impact of Alcohol on Workouts & MORE!

June 13, 2019 01:43:42 124.42 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about influencers and bodybuilders who use body part splits instead of whole body workouts, the best way to stop bingeing, how alcohol affects workouts, and if they would ever do a powerlifting competition. Mind Pump: Preparing you for the end of the world. (5:07) Mind Pump’s newest sponsor providing the audience their BEST night's sleep, ChiliPad. (10:17) The myths surrounding the percentage of marriages that end in divorce. (18:45) ‘Mukbang’ the new YouTube sensation! (30:28) How Spotify pursues emotional surveillance for global profit. Going down the rabbit hole of the future of marketing/advertising with Mind Pump. (34:05) Beverly Hills becomes the first U.S. city to ban tobacco sales. (44:30) The importance of taking sleep seriously and testing your levels when it comes to your gains. (48:10) At what point will eating fish not be considered healthy? Monterey Bay littered with tiny plastic pieces, a new study finds. (52:57) Mind Pump pop culture hour. (55:14) #Quah question #1 – You have talked about why whole-body workouts tend to be superior to splits, but it seems all the influencers and bodybuilders on social media utilize a body part split and look amazing. Can you speak to this? I am someone wants to transform my body. (1:00:05) #Quah question #2 – What's the best way to stop or help with a pretty bad bingeing problem? My relationship with food has been so bad for so long, I just can’t seem to figure out how to fix it. (1:11:58) #Quah question #3 – How does alcohol affect your gym routine? (1:24:01) #Quah question #4 - Would you guys ever do a powerlifting competition? Why or why a not? (1:33:27) People Mentioned Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram Sandra Lee, MD, FAAD, FAACS (@drpimplepopper)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us – Book by Jean M. Twenge PhD What Is the Divorce Rate, Really? Mukbang Millionaire: Inside the slurp-tacular success of a shellfish-sucking superstar Spotify turns our emotions into data, and then profits off of them Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Laws Governing Subliminal Messages in Advertisements | Chron.com Beverly Hills becomes first U.S. city to ban tobacco sales Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Swings in dad's testosterone affects the family -- for better or worse -- after baby arrives Levels of plastic pollution in Monterey Bay rival those in Great Pacific Garbage Patch Big Little Lies - Official Website for the HBO Series - HBO.com Mind Pump Free Resources

1052: Why Fasting May Be Making You Fat

June 12, 2019 01:04:26 77.31 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about fasting, what it is, how it has become mainstream, the benefits of fasting, the downsides of fasting and in particular how fasting may, in fact, be contributing to accumulating excess body fat. How fasting has become the new “diet”. (2:35) The evolution of fasting + the different types of ‘fasts’. (4:39) The benefits of going without food. (11:10) Why fasting may be making you fat. (31:55) Mind Pump Recommends: Who is fasting FOR? How LONG should the fast be? (50:11) The RIGHT way to do a fast. (54:09) People Mentioned Valter Longo - Wikipedia Hodgetwins Official Instagram (@officialhodgetwins)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system The Warburg Effect: How Does it Benefit Cancer Cells? Fasting and Caloric Restriction in Cancer Prevention and Treatment. To fast, or not to fast before chemotherapy, that is the question Intermittent Fasting Made Easy @Hodgetwins Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Intermittent Fasting Guide | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump How to Use Fasting to Build Muscle, Lose Fat and Improve Health - MPTv Mind Pump Free Resources

1051: The Pros & Cons of the One Rep Max, Meal Frequency Myths, How to Find Your Purpose in Life & MORE

June 11, 2019 01:32:04 110.46 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of one rep maxes, frequent small meals vs infrequent large meals, what it means to be strong beyond just the physical component, and how to find your purpose in life. Recap of the live event in Manhattan Beach, competitive team time, getting caught in a vortex & MORE. (6:30) How Four Sigmatic is crushing it! (19:11) Public opinion vs. reality: Fair Oaks Farms animal abuse scandal explained. (23:25) Organifi, a great place to work. (33:50) The next big UFC fight: Justin Bieber calls out Tom Cruise. (36:37) It's official: NASA is opening the International Space Station to tourists. (38:56) Study: Exercise as the primary treatment if you have a mental disorder. (42:42) Study shows how the nervous system can transmit information across multiple generations. (48:15) #Quah question #1 – How do you guys feel about one rep maxes for yourself and for your clients? I’m into powerlifting and strongman so I see them as necessary, but what about for overall health? (51:04) #Quah question #2 – What are the benefits of having smaller meals throughout the day vs large less frequent meals? Or is it just a personal preference? (1:00:34) #Quah question #3 - What does it mean to be a strong man to you? What does it mean to be a strong woman beyond just the physical component? (1:08:46) #Quah question #4 – What would you guys suggest for someone to find their purpose in life? (1:20:11) People Mentioned Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram Tero Isokauppila (@iamtero)  Instagram Justin Bieber (@justinbieber)  Instagram Shanna Mota (@lilmota)  Instagram Drew Canole (@drewcanole)  Instagram Mark Manson (@markmansonnet)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout* Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Visit Four Sigmatic for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Meet the 34-year-old founder who naps on a nail bed and is selling millions of dollars of mushroom products 3 people charged in connection to Fair Oaks Farms animal abuse video The 20 Best Workplaces in Retail 2018 | Fortune Justin Bieber challenges Tom Cruise to MMA fight in bizarre tweet It's Official: NASA Is Opening The International Space Station to Tourists Exercise: Psych patients' new natural prescription Israeli study: Nervous system can transmit messages to future generations Are You Strong? | T Nation Man's Search for Meaning – Book by Viktor E. Frankl Mind Pump 1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Start with Why - Book by Simon Sinek The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? - Book by Rick Warren Mind Pump Free Resources

1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

June 09, 2019 01:38:21 118.01 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with New York Times bestselling author or The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and Everything is F*cked. The receding threshold of pain and discomfort. (3:34) You say you value something, but your actions tell a different story. (6:42) Why he wrote a ‘pessimistic’ self help book. (9:35) The paradox of choice. (14:21) The importance of ‘god value’. (19:15) Why are we becoming less religious? (24:55) The better things get, the more ridiculous the things we get upset about. (29:05) How do we inject struggle into our lives to find meaning? (31:17) Defining what your values are. (34:30) The coddling of the American mind. (42:07) The value hierarchy. (45:24) The importance of hearing both sides. (50:06) Where did he derive his wisdom? (51:27) The unexpected reactions from his books. (57:47) How our perception of ourselves lags behind reality. (1:02:04) The story of how he connected with Will Smith. (1:09:28) What is his top value? (1:20:56) The differences between a good and a bad podcast. (1:24:44) His current biggest struggle. (1:27:30) The evolution of fatherhood. (1:28:50) What does someone buy who doesn’t give a shit about money? (1:32:47) The coolest thing about being a famous author. (1:33:58) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mark Manson (@markmansonnet)  Instagram Mark Manson (@IAmMarkManson)  Twitter Website Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus)  Instagram Jonathan Haidt (@JonHaidt)  Twitter Will Smith (@willsmith)  Instagram Jim Kwik (@jimkwik)  Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Mark Manson - Amazon.com Stop Trying to Change Yourself—Change Your Actions | Mark Manson What To Give a F*ck About with Mark Manson - AMP #147 “Who the Fuck Am I?”: The Ultimate Guide to Personal Values The Coddling of the American Mind : How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure - Book by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt The Flip Side Happiness Is Not Enough | Mark Manson Open: An Autobiography – Book by Andre Agassi

1049: The Truth About Suspension Training, Why More Muscle Doesn't Always Mean More Strength, Correcting Imbalances When Performing Compound Lifts & MORE

June 07, 2019 01:19:45 95.69 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training intuitively vs. sticking 100% to a plan, training with suspension training systems, what to do if one side is engaging more than the other during compound exercises, and if all muscle is created equal. How Sal has dethroned Justin for the most awkward handshake ever. (4:19) Oakland, California, decriminalizes magic mushrooms and peyote. (10:38) The façade of Instagram marketing. (14:54) High school principal accused of copying Ashton Kutcher's Teen Choice Awards speech. (23:04) What is surveillance capital and how does it affect you? (24:48) Butcher Box brings back a crazy promotion!! (32:48) Mind Pump traveling the country, get your tickets now! (38:24) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on training intuitively vs. sticking 100% to a plan? (39:59) #Quah question #2 – Thoughts on training with suspension training systems? Is it a good tool to incorporate with strength training? (54:17) #Quah question #3 – During compound exercises I feel one side engaging more than the other. Is there a way I can prevent this? (1:02:04) #Quah question #4 - Is all muscle is created equal? Can a person with more compact muscle be stronger than someone built like a bodybuilder? (1:07:56) People Mentioned Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus)  Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Oakland, California, decriminalizes magic mushrooms and peyote Instagram Influencer With 2.6m Followers Struggles To Sell 36 T-Shirts High School Principal Plagiarizes Ashton Kutcher Speech Advertisers want to mine your brain to help sell their products - Axios Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Book by Adam Alter MAPS Fitness Anywhere | Muscle Adaptation Programming System - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources

1048: What to do if there is Only Junk Food to Eat, Making Sure Deep Stretching Doesn't Impede Muscle Growth, the Difference Between MAPS Prime & Prime Pro & MORE

June 06, 2019 01:20:53 97.04 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the biggest difference between Prime and Prime Pro, how to get through the times you can’t access a lot of clean calories, making sure stretching doesn’t impede muscle growth, and how to best utilize 30 minute sessions as a trainer. Suns out, legs out! The guys are starting to rock their Vuori shorts. (4:39) Rolex giant Watches of Switzerland begins London IPO. (7:30) Jay-Z: Hip hop’s first billionaire. (10:50) Cryptocurrency pioneer pays $4.57m for lunch with Warren Buffett. (17:24) Justin the hoarder: Certain ‘Skinny Dipped’ almond flavors seem to be disappearing at Mind Pump HQ. (19:39) Considering the male disposability hypothesis. (21:20) This is just the beginning…Parents given chance to use sperm from deceased son to produce male heir raises ethical concerns. (27:43) How insecurities defy logic. (34:55) #Quah question #1 – What’s the biggest difference between Prime and Prime Pro? If I get Prime Pro do I have a need for Prime. (46:54) #Quah question #2 - How to get through the times when you can’t access a lot of clean calories due to bad planning or just unexpected life events? (1:00:04) #Quah question #3 – As a former gymnast I value flexibility. I am only a few months into weight training and want to make sure my stretching doesn’t impede muscle growth. When is the best time to deep stretch? Before working out, after working out or on rest days? (1:08:00) #Quah question #4 – Being an LA Fitness trainer we only work with 30-minute sessions and two times a week is most common. What would your game plan be with someone who is trying to lose weight or someone who is trying to gain strength? (1:13:02) People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness)  Instagram IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (@officialflexwheeler)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!  **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Rolex giant Watches of Switzerland begins London IPO debut with £650m valuation Artist, Icon, Billionaire: How Jay-Z Created His $1 Billion Fortune Cryptocurrency pioneer pays $4.57m for lunch with Warren Buffett, who called Bitcoin 'rat poison squared' Considering the Male Disposability Hypothesis Parents given chance to use sperm from deceased son to produce male heir raises ethical concerns Watch Three Identical Strangers | Prime Video - Amazon.com Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources

1047: Build a Competition Level Body (& Should You Compete?)

June 05, 2019 01:10:25 84.49 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin break down what it takes to build a competition level body and what to keep in mind when deciding whether to compete or not. What is the definition of a competitor? What does a competition body look like? (3:06) The key attributes of a competitor. (7:39) Should competing be called a ‘sport’? (15:43) The pros and value of competition. (19:08) The dark side of competing. (34:27) Creating the avatar of the person who SHOULD compete. (1:04:58) People Mentioned Omar Ventura (@omarv33)  Instagram IFBB PRO Johnny Sebastian (@johnnysebastian)  Instagram Melissa Wolf WBFF BIKINI PRO (@meliwolff)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** How to Mentally Train for a Bodybuilding Competition – Mind Pump Blog Are You Ready For Your Bodybuilding Competition? - Mind Pump Blog In the Defense of Bodybuilders – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources

1046: The Benefits of Olympic Style Lifts with Kettlebells, What to do When You Don't Feel Like Working Out, How to Strengthen Bones & MORE

June 04, 2019 01:21:10 97.38 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the kettlebell versions of Olympic lifts, a good way to strengthen bones, what to do when you get to the gym but don't feel like lifting, and what they would eat if they could eat anything with no consequence. Should CBD be regulated? The recent FDA public hearing, companies like NED doing things the RIGHT way & MORE. (5:17) 16-year-old girl faces child-porn charges for making a video of herself. Is this a parenting issue or should she bare all the responsibility? (16:40) US government preparing potential investigation into Google over its monopoly on competition. (27:22) Apple iTunes is shutting down. (31:32) Sal joins the bandwagon and finally starts Game of Thrones! (33:42) Mind Pump Recommends. (35:55) Justin finds a new passion, the tough job of a comedian & MORE. (38:14) Bring your son to workday at Mind Pump. (46:47) #Quah question #1 – I know how you guys feel about Olympic lifts with a barbell. What are your thoughts on the kettlebell versions of those exercises? Is the barrier to entry lower form wise give them a place in peoples workouts? (50:59) #Quah question #2 – What is a good way to strengthen bones? A personal trainer told me that I have low bone density according to one of those handheld devices and told me I should sprint. I don’t want to hurt myself and sprinting is a skill I don’t have. My grandma had osteoporosis, so it is something I do think about wanting to prevent. (1:00:22) #Quah question #3 – If someone gets to the gym and they aren’t feeling it but want to get their lift on, what would you recommend? (1:06:31) #Quah question #4 – Here’s the scenario: You have a day to eat whatever you want with no consequences. What do you each eat for each meal? (1:12:47) People Mentioned Brendan Schaub (@brendanschaub)  Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Instagram Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Ned for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** FDA to hold first public hearing on effects of CBD 5 Takeaways From the FDA's Hearing on CBD | Leafly 16-year-old girl appeals after being convicted of child pornography over sex video she made of herself and sent to her friends US government preparing potential investigation into Google over its monopoly on competition Apple iTunes Is Shutting Down - Consumer Reports Bad Blood | Netflix Official Site Cobra Kai - YouTube Brendan Schaub You'd Be Surprised (2019) | SHOWTIME Kettlebells For Aesthetics | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

1045: Dr. Jolene Brighten- Beyond the Pill

June 02, 2019 01:49:53 131.85 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Dr. Jolene Brighten, author of Beyond the Pill. Dr. Brighten is a leading expert in women's medicine and covers a number of topics in a fun and engaging way that not only affect women but the men in their lives as well. How many women are using birth control? (3:30) What symptoms are women being prescribed birth control for? (4:20) Have we been misled when it comes to the pill? (6:30) The impact of mate selection and the pill. (8:45) Is there a correlation to women on birth control and autoimmune disease? (16:15) How does birth control affect a women’s ability to gain muscle and burn body fat? (20:41) How there is a time and a place for birth control: What can women do to reduce side effects? (30:28) Diets and their impact on your body. (33:20) What happens when you have women who are on birth control and statins? (44:55) How did she get into the field of women’s health? (51:45) The differences between the shot and the pill. (1:00:37) The ‘decoder ring’ of a woman's hormonal cycle. (1:05:10) Are there some birth control pills that are better than others? (1:09:27) The 5 Fundamentals of the Brighten Protocol. (1:10:23) The ‘411’ on endometriosis. (1:16:25) How to work with the menstrual cycle to get gains. (1:20:49) Negative self-talk and its impact on your health. (1:32:12) The pros and cons of fertility awareness methods. (1:39:33) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten)  Instagram Website YouTube Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Dr Lara Briden (@larabriden)  Instagram Amy Schumer (@amyschumer)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill - Book by Jolene Brighten Women more attracted to masculine mates during ovulation The Stripper's Secret Effects of an oral contraceptive on sexual behavior of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) Women on Pill three times more likely to get Crohn's disease... and the risk could be even higher with morning-after contraception Sarcopenic obesity - definition, etiology and consequences - NCBI - NIH Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence - Book by Gavin de Becker FDA allows marketing of first direct-to-consumer app for contraceptive use to prevent pregnancy

1044: Upper Body Squats, Training Volume vs Training Intensity, Pull-Ups vs. Lat Pulldowns & MORE

May 31, 2019 01:20:24 96.48 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training clients to do pull-ups vs lat pulldowns, the difference between training volume and training intensity,  how to deal with cravings, and the benefits of DEXA scans. Sal goes to Supercuts once again. (3:51) Justin stirring the pot with his latest post on Jillian Michaels ‘kettlebell’ swing. (5:35) How to GROW your arms using compound lifts rather than machines. (11:20) How to use Kettle & Fire bone broth to enhance your meals and satisfy your gut in the process. (18:42) Why Pokémon wants to ‘gamify’ your sleep. (21:50) Are you all in or partially in? The high failure rate of second and third marriages. (24:45) New Product Alert: ‘Glow’ from Organifi. (29:24) The longevity effects of a ‘particular’ state of mind. (32:47) How creatine IS a health supplement. (44:00) #Quah question #1 – Do you teach clients to do pull-ups or do you keep them on the lat pulldown? (47:13) #Quah question #2 – Training volume vs. training intensity, what is the difference? (54:37) #Quah question #3 – After meals I want something else, usually a cookie dunked in peanut butter or a piece of dark chocolate or something similar. My husband says it’s because I eat too healthy of meals. Is this true? I feel like some people are so perfect and never need anything else. How do I get like that? (1:02:21) #Quah question #4 – What are your opinions on DEXA scans? Good to track progress or waste of money? (1:08:51) People Mentioned Jillian Michaels (@jillianmichaels)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Kettle & Fire for the special offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Can't do a Pull-Up? Do this!... – Mind Pump TV From Pokémon Go to... Pokémon Sleep?—Brainstorm Health The High Failure Rate of Second and Third Marriages This Japanese secret to a longer and happier life is gaining attention from millions around the world Beyond Muscles: The Untapped Potential of Creatine Mind Pump Free Resources

1043: Eating More to Speed Up Metabolism, How to Increase Work Capacity, Home Gym Essentials & MORE

May 30, 2019 01:29:29 107.36 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about speeding up metabolism by eating more calories and still doing cardio, training ability to recover and increase work capacity, essentials for a home gym, and lifting heavy after getting a deep tissue massage. Dr. Dre and Mac Cheese in the house! (3:45) How Seed tests their probiotics with a machine that acts like your gut! (5:40) Mind Pump ‘pop culture’ hour. (7:48) The crazy stats around ‘Digital Eye Syndrome’ and how Felix Gray glasses stand out above the crowd. (10:33) Video game addiction is officially a mental health disorder. (15:42) A nice way to intimidate the other side… UFOs reported by Navy pilots. (27:54) Sealed FBI audiotapes allege Martin Luther King Jr. had affairs with 40 women and watched while a friend raped a woman, a report claims. How we must separate the man from the art. (35:40) Have four or more babies in Hungary and you'll pay no income tax for life. (47:12) Everest death toll rises to 11 amid overcrowding concerns. (50:30) #Quah question #1 – Can you speed up your metabolism by eating more calories and still do cardio? Not overdo it, but just enough to maintain tightness. (54:06) #Quah question #2 – How do you train your ability to recover and increase work capacity? Why is this important? (1:03:51) #Quah question #3 – What are your essentials for a home gym? (1:11:09) #Quah question #4 – Is lifting heavy a bad idea after getting a deep tissue massage? (1:19:16) People Mentioned Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Instagram Official Tom DeLonge (@tomdelonge)  Instagram Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Seed for the special offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Ep. 1022: Raja Dhir- The Truth About Probiotics Video Game Addiction Mental Health Disorder Info | HYPEBEAST Joe Rogan Experience #1299 - Annie Jacobsen ‘Wow, What Is That?’ Navy Pilots Report Unexplained Flying Objects FBI tapes allege Martin Luther King Jr. watched a rape: report Hungary’s Orban wants to reverse his country’s shrinking population through tax breaks. That’s much easier said than done. Everest death toll rises to 11 amid overcrowding concerns - CNN How To Improve YOUR Work Capacity (6 MOVEMENTS) | MIND PUMP COUNTRY STRONG?? Increase YOUR Work Capacity (2 EXERCISES) | MIND PUMP Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources

1042: The Truth About HIIT- The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

May 29, 2019 51:51 62.21 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin break down High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), the negatives, the positives and how to do it properly. The confusion and misconceptions around HIIT (High-intensity interval training). (2:43) Demystifying the ‘aura’ around HIIT. Who is it for? Not for? (11:45) What are the risks involved with HIIT? (14:05) When would you program HIIT for a client? Yourself? (22:54) Do you lose less muscle doing HIIT vs. traditional cardio? (30:20) The benefits of HIIT. (31:46) What HIIT protocol would you prescribe for a client? (35:44) What two things prevent people from succeeding at HIIT? (43:17) Biggest takeaways for proper HIIT training + Why MAPS HIIT is superior programming. (44:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Twelve Weeks of Sprint Interval Training Improves Indices of Cardiometabolic Health Similar to Traditional Endurance Training despite a Five-Fold Lower Exercise Volume and Time Commitment Effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIT) and Continuous Endurance Training for VO2max Improvements: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials Is interval training the magic bullet for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing moderate-intensity continuous training with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) The Secrets To Great HIIT Workouts Revealed – Mind Pump Free Guide Can HIIT Workouts Be Effective? – Mind Pump Blog Is HIIT More Effective Than Heavy Weightlifting For Fat Loss? – Mind Pump Blog Best Bodyweight HIIT Workout Routine For Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump TV NEAT- Walmart Diet Secret- Do this INSTEAD of cardio - YouTube

1041: The Biggest Myths in Fitness, Beachbody Review, the Benefit of Squatting Below Parallel & MORE

May 28, 2019 01:36:40 115.98 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of squatting below parallel, the biggest myths in fitness, at-home fitness programs such as Beachbody, and strategies for behavior change. How the guys are finally at their ‘nostalgia’ age for marketers. (3:17) How to balance your ‘Yin/yang’ using the elixirs from Four Sigmatic. (5:19) The importance of having integrity and teaching what you are an expert in: The guys respond to the Jillian Michaels ‘kettlebell’ training video. (12:27) CrossFit takes a stand and deletes their Facebook and Instagram platforms: The need for checks and balances in the market. (19:03) #Quah question #1 – What are the benefits of squatting below parallel and it is worth it for the average gym goer to practice that? (43:30) #Quah question #2 – What are the biggest myths in fitness? For example, the anabolic window. (1:00:04) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on at-home fitness programs such as those developed and marketed by Beachbody? (1:16:11) #Quah question #4 – In episode 1034 you briefly talked about the importance of influencing people to change their behavior, in regards to health and fitness, instead of just focusing on facts. Can you share some strategies for behavior change? (1:23:52) People Mentioned Jillian Michaels (@jillianmichaels)  Instagram Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi)  Instagram Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO)  Twitter Eric Schmidt (@ericschmidt)  Twitter Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger)  Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne)  Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Jillian Michaels Kettlebell Video CrossFit Deletes Facebook and Instagram After User Group Is Deplatformed – Reason.com The Jordan Harbinger Show Ep. 201: Eric Schmidt | How a Coach Can Bring out the Best in You Gulf of Tonkin Resolution - HISTORY Reichstag Fire - HISTORY MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System - Mind Pump Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise - YouTube Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Ep. 1034: Conventional Deadlifts vs. Trap Bar Deadlifts, How a Physical Job Affects Muscle Growth, the Impact of Pre-Workouts on Fat Loss & MORE Mind Pump Free Resources

1040: Jamal Liggin

May 26, 2019 01:32:55 111.48 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Jamal Liggin, trainer of top-tier pro athletes and entertainment celebrities. How Marshawn Lynch ‘rubbed’ Adam the wrong way. (2:12) Why Jamal knew he was a trainer before he even knew he was a coach. (5:17) Where does his incredible drive and work ethic come from? (16:50) How he applies what he sees to incorporate into his client’s workouts. (20:10) Why it’s not about being the fastest guy anymore but maintaining the speed. (22:55) What are the biggest misconceptions about training for athletic performance and explosiveness? (25:05) The major differences in training between the college vs. professional athlete. (36:00) The hierarchy of tools used to control the body and get FASTER. (37:37) What are some of the most important exercises young athletes can do? More advanced athletes?  (44:15) Impressive stories from the athlete’s he has trained and worked with. (45:53) The importance of being AWARE of your body. (49:13) The illusion that ALL professional athletes have the best trainer training them: How social media is diluting good trainers’ brand. (53:48) The pros and cons of bilateral vs. unilateral movements. (1:00:22) How did his partnership with Nike happen? (1:03:09) How your work ethic plays a KEY role in your success. (1:06:27) The importance of warming up/priming the body before a workout. (1:13:38) Biggest pet peeve with his athletes? (1:15:46) What are the current trends he is seeing? (1:16:54) Why sometimes being a workhorse in the gym doesn’t apply on the field. (1:21:14) The process to become a trainer in his gym. (1:25:25) The differences between working with athletes vs. celebrities. (1:27:58) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jamal Liggin (@jamalliggin)  Instagram Website Shawn Lynch (@beastmode)  Instagram Odell Beckham Jr (@obj)  Instagram Joe Haden (@joehaden23)  Twitter Alana Blanchard (@alanarblanchard)  Instagram Diddy (@diddy)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** MAPS Memorial Day Sale: Bundles 20% off – Use Code “MDBUNDLE” / Programs 30% off – Use Code “MDPROGRAM” **Both codes expire at 11:59PM PST on Monday, May 27th 2019. The Virgin Way: Everything I Know About Leadership – Book by Richard Branson