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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980: Five Steps to Your Best Body by Summer
Want to look great with your shirt off or wearing a bikini this summer? To reach this goal the time to start is NOW! In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five steps you can take to achieve your best body by summer. Has Justin has gone full ‘Dr. Brown’ from Back to the Future? (2:16) Do the guys of Mind Pump have doppelgangers? (4:10) The War of Immersion: The attention economy & how focus is the new IQ. (7:15) The Five Most Important Steps to Your Best Body by Summer. (14:36) #1 – Learn to track your food. (16:40) #2 - Learn to track your movement. (28:15) #3 – You must eat LESS calories than what your body consumes. (40:00) #4 – PROPER training & lift weights. (49:21) #5 – The importance of having a sleep practice/routine. (57:34) People Mentioned: Coach Danny Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Behind the Curve | Netflix FatSecret - Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker for Weight Loss Mind Pump Free Resources
979: When to Cut Back on Training, How to Become a Better Runner, Ways to Spot a Fake Influencer & 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 it pays to deload the entire body if only certain muscles feel overtrained, the frequency at which correctional/repatterning movements should be performed, how to practice the skill of running and tips on being an authentic influencer and how to spot the fake ones. PRx Performance has a brand new ‘finish’ to their squat racks. Find out why Justin is angry about it. (3:55) What are Mind Pump’s favorite machines? Plus, what is their ‘dream’ gym set-up? (7:54) The worst offenders in the steam room. (15:00) The importance of relationship building, why everything is not meant to be faster and cheaper & why personal trainers are the evangelists against the battle to beat obesity. (17:04) Sal’s daughter tries the Organifi green juice for the first time. (33:50) #Quah question #1 – When doing full body splits and feeling over trained on a certain muscle group (yet getting stronger on other body parts), should you deload the whole body or only the body parts that feel over trained? (35:46) #Quah question #2 – How frequently should you work on correctional/repatterning movements (like in MAPS Prime Pro)? Once a day, twice or for time? (42:05) #Quah question #3 - How without over training would you go about practicing the skill of running? (50:54) #Quah question #4 - Tips on being an authentic influencer and how to spot the fake ones? (57:05) People Mentioned: Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Coach Danny Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Red Dot Fitness (@red_dot_fitness) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** PRx Performance **Code “MINDPUMP” 5% Off + free MAPS Prime on orders of $500 or more** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Big Tex Gym: Train Like You Mean It Adam’s IG post on ‘Relationship Building’ Red Dot Fitness Muscular Adaptation Programming System | MAPS Prime Pro Program Mind Pump Free Resources
978: How to Prevent & Fix Lower Back Pain From Deadlifting, Getting More Out of Less at the Gym, the Downside of Self Awareness & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about fixing persistent lower back pain that comes from deadlifting, dealing with awkwardness during rest times when training quiet clients, the value of working out for only 30 to 40 minutes and dealing with the “negative” effects of increased self awareness. Giving Doug the props he deserves. Macadamia nut milk + Smoothie Box = Money! (3:49) Coach Sal gives Adam some tips to improve his stamina in the pool using cordyceps. (11:55) Adam shares the newest technique he has implemented into his swimming protocol. (13:49) The Age of Tech: Samsung’s newest “fold phone”+ will Apple be able to compete with the innovation? (17:40) Honolulu passes a law that makes texting while crossing the street illegal. (24:42) How we are entering the ‘Age of Abstinence’. (25:50) Your strength is a great indicator of not having a life threating event. The rise of push-ups: study. (28:30) Lowering our standards, so we look better. NC bill proposes changing the school performance grading scale. (33:00) Mind Pump predicting trends before they hit the mainstream media… Intuitive Eating: The Diet That Tells You to Quit Dieting. (35:45) #Quah question #1 – How do I fix persistent lower back pain that comes from deadlifting? (41:56) #Quah question #2 - What about time limits in the gym? I keep hearing less is more so should you only work out for 30 to 40 minutes? (49:55) #Quah question #3 – How do you pass the awkwardness during rest times when training quiet clients? (57:32) #Quah question #4 – How do you deal with the “negative” effects of increased self-awareness? Any tips to deal with stress and anxiety that comes with increased awareness of your body? (1:06:15) People Mentioned: Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Smoothie Box ** Get $20 OFF your first 3 boxes!** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** Samsung offers a closer look at its foldable phone in a 4-minute video APPLE MAKES A BOKEH COMMERCIAL, USES “BOKEH” AS A VERB AND PRONOUNCES IT WRONG The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google - Book by Scott Galloway Honolulu passes law that makes texting while crossing the street illegal For Chinese Pedestrians Glued to Their Phones, a Middle Path Emerges The rise of push-ups: A classic exercise that can help you get stronger Some lawmakers push to change grading scale in North Carolina schools Politicians in Oregon and California Want To Give 16- and 17-Year-Olds the Right To Vote Intuitive Eating: The Diet That Tells You to Quit Dieting - The Atlantic Intuitive Nutrition Guide | Mind Pump Media Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
977: Five Ways to Get a Smaller Waist
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin break down five concrete ways someone can get a smaller, sexier waist.
976: The Truth About CBD, Bro Science that Works, Sweet Sweat Exposed & 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 training chest with upper cross syndrome, favorite bro science, Sweet Sweat and other thermogenic creams and the Mind Pump Hunger Games. Do you remember your dreams when you wake up? The guys share ‘awkward’ dreams they have experienced. (6:10) What is the weirdest place you have got an erection? (11:35) Sal’s ‘vacuum sealer’ purchase + food prep + Butcher Box = Winning combination for your time and freezer space. (13:11) Sal expresses his excitement about visiting Yellowstone this summer. (17:55) How CBD is today’s probiotic. A Mind Pump rant. (20:14) Justin shares an update on his Little League team, issues with communication between the other coaches, healthy snacks after the games & MORE. (29:30) Mind Pump gets people laid. (33:02) How you do anything is how you do everything. Adam is taking this swimming thing very seriously. (36:14) The Rikki Lake of Fitness. Layne Norton’s ‘Worst Celebrity Offenders of Science: Fitness Edition’. (38:26) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (43:35) #Quah question #1 – Should I train chest with upper cross syndrome? (46:17) #Quah question #2 – What is your favorite piece of bro science? (54:30) #Quah question #3 – What do you guys think of Sweet Sweat or any other type of thermogenic cream? (1:10:10) #Quah question #4 – You guys are in a Hunger Games type of scenario. What are your strengths and weakness? Most importantly, who wins? (1:16:50) People Mentioned: Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Kyle Kingsbury (@kingsbu) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Butcher Box **2 Free Filet Mignons, Bacon + $20 Off!** NED **15% off first purchase** Skinny Dipped Almonds **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Deion's Double Play - ESPN Films: 30 for 30 - ESPN.com Layne Norton post - Top five list of the worst offenders of science: Fitness edition MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Alone Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY Mind Pump Free Resources
975: Looking & Performing Like History's Greatest Athletes
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin assess the attributes of some of the greatest athletes in history and what we can take from them to improve our appearance and performance. The season for change and the optimal beard length. (2:31) The guys reminisce on their first kiss. (7:02) History’s greatest ‘Ancient Athletes’ and their attributes. (13:30) Looking & performing to achieve a balanced physique. (22:40) Why are we drawn to a muscular physique? (28:15) Getting someone reconnected to their body and the importance of treating new movements as skills. (32:40) The process of creating MAPS Performance: Train like an athlete. Perform like an athlete. (41:45) People Mentioned: NA Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** 10 Greatest Ancient Athletes - Listverse Mind Pump Free Resources
974: How to Increase Pull Ups, Guilt-Free Dining Out, the Ideal Amount of Water to Drink & 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 to fix a weak pull up, the true importance of hydration, going to restaurants and enjoying a meal even knowing the food isn’t ideal and what to do when you develop several food intolerances. Songs from the 80s, innuendos and the rise of abstinence. (4:30) Feel the burn! Bernie Sanders is running for president in 2020. (10:10) No shoes can contain Zion Williamson + the future of the NBA. (13:08) How our genes are trying to drive us towards the middle. (20:00) The ‘sneaky’, balanced flavors of Smoothie Box. (25:12) Adam’s ‘motivation’ behind his new exercise routine. (31:58) Colorado Tops $6 Billion in Overall Marijuana Sales. (46:32) Nest's hidden microphone lands Google in hot water once again + the future of advertising on new media. Why you want to listen twice as much as you talk. (47:47) #Quah question #1 - How do I fix a weak pull up? (1:00:11) #Quah question #2 – How important is hydration? (1:10:18) #Quah question #3 – How can I go to a restaurant and enjoy a meal knowing the food isn’t that ideal? (1:18:41) #Quah question #4 – Can you develop food intolerances from eating something too much? Can you develop one of not eating something enough? What should you do when you develop food intolerance's? (1:29:38) People Mentioned: Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Dr Gabrielle Lyon, DO (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Smoothie Box Get $20 off your first 3 boxes ($60 off total) Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Nike's stock falls after Duke star is hurt as his sneaker comes apart Are athletes really getting faster, better, stronger? 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 Mind Pump Episode 967: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon JBL Endurance DIVE Wireless Sports Headphones with MP3 Player Colorado Tops $6 Billion in Overall Marijuana Sales | Complex Google calls Nest's hidden microphone an 'error' - CNET Evidence from Meta-Analyses of the Facial Width-to-Height Ratio as an Evolved Cue of Threat Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Intuitive Nutrition Guide | Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Free Resources
973: Why Mind Pump Doesn't CrossFit Revisited, the Reason Powerlifters Carry More Body Fat, How to Negate the Negative Effects of Sitting & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how much time they have spent actually doing CrossFit, the practical reason why powerlifters tend to have higher body fat, everyday things to do to minimize the negative effects of sitting and how to build confidence in yourself as a trainer besides just getting more experience. Macadamia milk is a GAME CHANGER! How you can get that and earn rewards at the same time through Thrive Market. (4:45) What’s the deal with the Jussie Smollett case? How mainstream media is crawling at anything to stay alive. (9:33) How in a State of Emergency, the President can control your phone, your TV, and even your light switches. (15:45) Mind Pump recommends Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes + Mindhunter on Netflix. (19:45) The psychology of a serial killer, the fear of new media bringing TOO much awareness to certain causes & MORE. (26:00) Justin feeling tough and strong with his growing beard and Vuori ‘chino’ pants. (36:52) Adam’s 20 year high school reunion is coming + people’s perception of how they remember you. (40:50) #Quah question #1 - How much time have you guy’s spent actually doing CrossFit? (47:44) #Quah question #2 – Is there a practical reason why powerlifters tend to have higher body fat? (56:10) #Quah question #3 – What are some everyday things to do to minimize the negative effects of sitting? (1:07:51) #Quah question #4 - How do you build confidence in yourself as a trainer besides just getting more experience? (1:19:15) People Mentioned: Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Amanda Chu (@xoamandachu) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Tina Truong (@Beast_tina) Twitter Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order + free shipping on orders of $49 or more** Vuori Clothing **25% off** Jussie Smollett is ARRESTED for filing a false police report and disorderly conduct after 'faking racist, homophobic attack then lying to the police about it' In a State of Emergency, the President Can Control Your Phone, Your TV, and Even Your Light Switches - Reason.com Amazon.com: Watch The Man In the High Castle - Season 1 | Prime Video Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes | Netflix Official Site MINDHUNTER | Netflix Official Site Manhunt | Netflix MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Free Resources
972: Trainer Tips & Tricks for More Effective Workouts
Small tweaks and cues while lifting can make a big difference in the results that you or your clients get when working out. In this workout, Sal, Adam & Justin provide their favorite tips and tricks for each body part. Whether you are a trainer or are just serious about building your body, this episode has some real actionable gems. Sal has reverted back to his old haircut. (2:02) What is the weirdest thing the guys have been asked? (5:20) The psychological effect of how your thoughts affect how you feel. (12:15) Trainer Tip & Tricks for More Effective Workouts: Small tweaks and cues while lifting can make a big difference in the results that you or your clients get when working out. The guys provide their favorite tips and tricks for each body part. (15:50) Why you should think of exercise as a new skill. (1:08:15) People Mentioned: Mike Boyle (@bodybyboyle) Instagram Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Learning one’s genetic risk changes physiology independent of actual genetic risk | Nature Human Behaviour Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
971: Why Some People Can't Grow Calves, the Pros & Cons of Staying Low Carb, How to Train the Central Nervous System & 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 why calves are so difficult to grow for some people, how training the CNS differs from training muscle groups, the pros & cons of adding calories via reverse dieting but staying low carb and what to do when someone claims a squat is not functional. How to determine how much life insurance is enough for your loved ones in an unexpected tragedy, the future & MORE. (5:14) Is your CBD really concentrated? The importance of vetting your sources and how the guys use it. (11:30) Sal and Adam recap their talk at Red Dot Fitness: How to build your online presence on social media through new media. (20:57) Your newest little league coach, Justin Andrews. How will he control the chaos ahead? Plus, at what age is it appropriate for parents to fight their kid’s battles. (27:40) Do single men smell and look different from partnered men? A new study says. (41:27) How Catrina now has ‘spidey’ senses being pregnant. (43:17) #Quah question #1 - Why the calves are so difficult to grow? (49:32) #Quah question #2 – How does training the CNS differ from training muscle groups? (1:02:11) #Quah question #3 – What are the pros & cons of adding calories via reverse dieting but staying low carb? (1:13:00) #Quah question #4 – How do you explain to someone that claims a squat is not functional? (1:19:44) People Mentioned: Andy Frisella (@andyfrisella) Instagram Dr Gabrielle Lyon, DO (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Health IQ **Free Quote** Ned ** Code "mindpump" at checkout for 15% off first purchase** Red Dot Fitness BRAND NEW INFLUENCER: Be a Superstar in the New Era of Social Media, with Andy Frisella - MFCEO285 The Most Influential Men and Women on Twitter 2018 Do Single Men Smell and Look Different to Partnered Men? Smoothie Box **Get $20 OFF your first 3 boxes** Mind Pump Episode 967: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon 3 BEST Secrets - How To Get BIGGER Calves (AVOID MISTAKES!) – Mind Pump TV Human Garage Mind Pump Episode 628: The Human Garage: Tuning Up the Body with Garry Lineham Mind Pump Free Resources
970: Dr. Jordan Shallow on Training, Travel & Vaccines (with Guest Ben Greenfield)
In this episode Sal, Adam, and Justin talk to Dr. Jordan Shallow about his travels and his adventures with Ben Pakulski. Mid episode the boys call Ben Greenfield to find out what he was thinking when he posted his recent Twitter post on vaccines. This opened a can of worms and led to a lively debate between Jordan and Sal. Making the compelling argument why men and women SHOULD NOT be separated in sports at a young age. (5:17) Jordan opens up about his travels across the world and in particular his adventures with Ben Pakulski. The importance of healthy debate to learn and grow, lessons learned in the process & MORE. (11:30) Why he aims to ‘teach people to teach’. (51:20) Is he diving into how the mind plays a role in how he moves? How perception is open to interpretation. (56:28) The gnarly things he witnessed involving drugs in the gyms overseas. (1:06:46) Jordan gets personal on the current situation he is going through. (1:09:33) Live call in with Ben Greenfield where the guys address, what’s the deal with that vaccine tweet? (1:22:30) The Great Debate: Should the government have the authority to inject what they deem to be good into your children? Who owns your body and mind? (1:34:25) The CRAZY travel schedule for Jordan in 2019 and his push to get Mind Pump back on the road. (1:58:30) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram RX'D RADIO The Muscle Doc – Dr. Jordan Shallow DC Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) Twitter Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Kenny Santucci (@kennysantucci) Instagram Jordan Peters (@trainedbyjp) Instagram Sam Harris (@samharrisorg) Instagram Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Mind Pump Episode 955: John Brenkus AAF.com: Alliance of American Football Brad Schoenfeld's 3 Evidence Based Guidelines of Hypertrophy Training Conservation of energy - Wikipedia MI40 Gym Dunning–Kruger effect - Wikipedia Dr. Jordan Shallow: Taking Ownership Of Your Healthcare And The 3 Pillars Of Evidence Based Research — Barbell Shrugged #376 The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph - Book by Ryan Holiday Ben Greenfield Tweet on Vaccines AMID MEASLES OUTBREAK, WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATORS CONSIDER BILL TO REMOVE PERSONAL BELIEF AS REASON TO FORGO MMR VACCINE Living 4D Podcast Show Notes Episode 11 – Dr. Sherri Tenpenny Saying No to Vaccines: A Resource Guide for All Ages - Book by Sherri Tenpenny Ben’s resources on vaccines Nike's Results Put Kaepernick Gamble in Perspective
969: The Brittany Dawn Fitness Scandal, How to Improve the Mind-Muscle Connection, Full Body Workouts vs. Body Part Splits & 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 the pros and cons of full body workout programming vs body part splits, best tips for focusing on the mind/muscle connection, lifting weights while pregnant and the Brittany Dawn fitness scam. Have the guys always been anti-establishment? (3:50) Mind Pump talks politics. Why we NEED more objective voices to stand up and how ONE person should NOT have so much power. (6:50) The drama over the ‘Scouts’. Why there is a HUGE problem with humanity. (14:45) Will Adam finally get life insurance now that he is expecting?? (19:44) Introducing the Joovv Go. (25:30) Why if we remove processed foods from our diet, our bodies can reach their more natural weight. (30:03) Mind Pump recommends Strongland on Netflix. (37:48) Are there any feats of strength that the guys have witnessed in person? (44:15) #Quah question #1 – Can you please go over the pros and cons of full body workout programming vs body part splits? (50:02) #Quah question #2 – What are your best tips for focusing on the mind/muscle connection? (1:00:33) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on lifting weights while pregnant? (1:09:30) #Quah question #4 – Can you speak on the Brittany Dawn fitness scam? (1:15:52) People Mentioned: Bill Burr (@billburr) Twitter Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Ben Shapiro (@officialbenshapiro) Instagram Dr Gabrielle Lyon, DO (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Grace Barga (@gracebarga) Instagram Brittany Dawn (@brittany_dawn_fitness) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Health IQ **Free Quote** Joovv **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping** Senate has uncovered no direct evidence of conspiracy between Trump campaign and Russia Get Me Roger Stone | Netflix Official Site Girl Scouts sue Boy Scouts over name change - CNN - CNN.com Sunday Special Ep 31: Bishop Robert Barron Boy Scouts organization inaugurates first all-girls troops Mind Pump Episode 967: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon NutriXiv Preprints | Ultra-processed diets cause excess calorie intake and weight gain: A one-month inpatient randomized controlled trial of ad libitum food intake Strongland | Netflix Evaluation of Strength and Irradiated Movement Pattern Resulting from Trunk Motions of the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Amazon.com: Watch The Business of Being Born | Prime Video Instagram fitness influencer accused of scamming followers Mind Pump Free Resources
968: Best Training Volume for Building & Maintaining Muscle, the Benefits of the Overhead Squat, How to Elicit Long Term Change & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the carry-over an overhead squat has for a traditional back squat or front squat, go-to techniques to elicit long-term behavior change in clients, the training volume needed to build and keep muscle and the best way to close a potential client. The ‘unicorn pencil’ meltdown at the Di Stefano Household. (5:47) Is Sal abusing his wisdom with his family and staff? (10:15) The Four Sigmatic “Winter Sale” is running until 2/17! Time to stock up! Plus, Sal gives his supplement stack from them and the magic of mushrooms. (13:30) Adam is going to be a DAD!! (19:33) #Quah question #1 - Thoughts on the overhead squat? Do you prescribe it to your clients? Does it have carry-over for a traditional back squat or front squat? (50:21) #Quah question #2 – What are your go-to techniques to elicit long-term behavior change in clients? (1:00:17) #Quah question #3 - If you build muscle with a certain type of training volume, do you need to keep that volume of training to maintain that muscle? (1:13:54) #Quah question #4 - When meeting with a potential client, what is the best way to close them? (1:22:37) People Mentioned: Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagramero Isokauppila (@iamtero) Instagram Josh Trent (@trent_sd) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** Was Chinese Medicine The Secret Weapon In The Chinese Olympic Team’s Domination At The Olympics? Mind Pump Episode 777: Tero Isokauppila- The Magic of Mushrooms & the Real Story of Santa Claus LIVE At Spartan Worlds Lake Tahoe 2017 - Mind Pump - Wellness Force Amazon.com: Watch The Business of Being Born | Prime Video Heavy duty – Book by Mike Mentzer Mind Pump Free Resources
967: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. 967: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon What is her background in the space of health/wellness? (4:52) What got her interested in what she does now? (6:00) Her journey competing and how it impacted her health/mindset. Did she have the best approach going into it? (7:50) What happens to women’s hormones when they maintain such a low body fat percentage for so long? (12:19) What did the process look like for her while she was competing? (13:02) Why, maybe, you SHOULDN’T be fasting. (14:38) What does the post-workout window look like for men and women? (17:28) How she works with anyone ready to ‘level-up’ in their lives. (19:14) What different challenges does she face working/coaching high performers (i.e. Navy Seals, Green Berets) in comparison to the average person? The 4 characteristics of high performers. (21:44) Where does she see actual measurements that a person’s mental state is where it should be? (29:40) What happens to women’s hormones when they go through menopause? Her checklist and standard of care protocols. (32:55) Does she find that the average female under consumes protein? Does she recommend the vegan diet to a post-menopausal woman? (37:35) Why does she believe the medical community doesn’t place resistance training as a priority? (40:00) What does the process look like for women coming off birth control? (42:50) A review of Adam’s testosterone case. (46:20) Should you modify your training/nutrition based on your menstrual cycle? (50:00) What is estrogen/progesterone dominance? Symptoms? (50:43) Are there common supplements she recommends? (53:35) How common is vitamin d deficiency? (54:20) What conditions does she use functional vs. western medicine? (56:00) Does she use red light therapy? Would she prescribe it to her patients? (1:02:47) How has her pregnancy been so far? Challenges she has faced? (1:04:15) Is she looking into alternative forms of birthing? (1:12:25) What does she see when she looks at the landscape of social media and things that are perpetuated on the western medicine side vs. the functional side, what bothers her the most? (1:15:47) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, DO (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram/Twitter Website Facebook Don Layman (@donlayman) Twitter John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) Twitter Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram Melissa Paris Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Mind Pump Episode 955: John Brenkus A fascinating landmark study of placebo surgery for knee osteoarthritis Gabrielle’s Protocol 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 Everly Well **Code “mindpump” for 15% off any test** How To Use BPC-157 - Ben Greenfield Fitness Joovv **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping** Altered microbiome after caesarean section impacts baby's immune system ‘Bad cholesterol’ also vital for health
966: Importance of 1-Rep Max, Overcoming Fitness Setbacks, Optimizing Recovery Days & 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 the importance of the 1 rep max for building muscle and strength, tips for optimizing recovery days, whether personal training will be covered by insurance and how overcome difficult setbacks in fitness. What are the guys doing for Valentine’s Day for their significant other? The importance of going all out or not. (5:11) The benefits of consuming liver meats and how Sal uses Butcher Box to sneak them into his kid's food. (16:41) Users beware: This crypto exchange can't repay the $190 million to customers because the CEO died with the only password. (20:32) How money is one of the greatest breakthroughs of mankind. The guys speculate on the future of the dollar. (26:25) Skinny Dipped is taking over!! (28:55) How part of being cool is blazing your own trail. Burning Man comes out against Instagram Influencers and Coachella-ification. (30:57) The exciting future of podcasting and cannabis. (35:37) #Quah question #1 – How important is knowing and improving your 1 rep max for building muscle and strength? (50:42) #Quah question #2 – Any tips for optimizing my recovery days? (59:48) #Quah question #3 – Do you ever think personal training will be covered by insurance? (1:04:13) #Quah question #4 – What was the most difficult setback in your personal fitness journey and what did you do to overcome it and bounce back? (1:11:16) People Mentioned: Amanda Bucci - BUSINESS MENTOR (@amandabucci) Instagram Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Dr Gabrielle Lyon, DO (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Butcher Box **2 Free Filet Mignons, Bacon + $20 Off** Skinny Dipped Almonds **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Valentine's Day by the numbers: See how much money is spent on flowers, candy and cards This crypto exchange can't repay the $190 million to customers because the CEO died with the only password End the Fed – Book by Ron Paul Fed Up: An Insider's Take on why the Federal Reserve is Bad for America - Book by Danielle DiMartino Booth The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve - Book by G. Edward Griffin Bankruptcy of Our Nation - Book by Jerry Robinson Burning Man Comes Out Against Instagram Influencers and Coachella-ification Spotify buys Gimlet and Anchor in podcast push, earmarks $500M for more deals Sunday Strategist: Yes, Podcast Ads Are Working for MeUndies - Bloomberg The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google - Book by Scott Galloway Mind Pump Free Resources