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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965: How to Fix a Boring Workout
If your workouts are no longer fun, they are probably losing their effectiveness. In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin provide tips and tricks to spice up your boring workout. How to spice up and fix a boring workout. (5:50) The importance of changing your goal or adaptation you are chasing. (8:30) The breakdown of the spectrum of ‘Performance’. (19:45) Why you shouldn’t be attacking a goal for longer than 4-6 weeks MAX! (44:00) People Mentioned: NA Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 172 Live - Sal, Adam & Justin of Mind Pump Podcast Mind Pump Free Resources
964: Improve Gains with Bottom Position Squats, Maximizing Genetic Potential, Favorite Client Success Stories & 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 benefits to performing a squat from the bottom position, a person's genetic potential and limit for skill, the difference between allowing women and men to compete together but not trans women with cis women and favorite client success stories. Gym Wars: The crazy games and antics the guys used to do to get customers & MORE. (5:10) The Annual Father/Daughter dance has arrived! (12:14) What is the most fanatical event they have been to? How there is a certain amount of grace required as you get older. (17:00) The benefits of monitoring lifestyle changes with testing using companies like Everly Well. (23:05) Jeff Bezos vs. The National Enquirer: How a tabloid tale escalated and exploded. (32:24) The perfect combination: Organifi chocolate gold juice and macadamia nut milk. (47:38) A bitcoin millionaire created a haven for ‘anarcho-capitalists’ in Mexico. When one of his followers was killed, he said it was just the cost of doing business. (51:09) #Quah question #1 – Is there any benefit to performing a squat from the bottom position? (55:00) #Quah question #2 – Is there such thing as a genetic potential and limit for skill? (1:03:53) #Quah question #3 – Are you now sold on trans women competing in the women’s divisions CrossFit competitions? If so how was he able to convince you, but the representatives in the trans community were not? If not, please break down the difference in allowing men and women to compete together, but not trans women with cis women? (1:15:14) #Quah question #4 – What are your favorite client success stories? (1:23:21) People Mentioned: Joe Donnelly (@JoeDonnellyFit) Twitter Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Lewis Howes (@lewishowes) Instagram John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) Twitter Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Everly Well **Code “mindpump” for $15 off any test** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Here’s What’s Actually Going on With Corn Syrup in Beer No thank you, Mr. Pecker – Jeff Bezos – Medium Thrive Market ** Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order + free shipping on orders of $49 or more** John Galton Wanted Libertarian Paradise in ‘Anarchapulco.’ He Got Bullets Instead. Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development – Book by Brooks D Kubik Mind Pump Episode 955: John Brenkus Mind Pump Free Resources
963: How to Pistol Squat, Protein Absorption Limits, Using TRX for Trigger Sessions & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to progress into both pistol squats and box jumps, using trigger sessions as a warm-up on a foundational workout days, using TRX for trigger sessions and the body's maximum ability to absorb protein. Adam isn’t a young whipper-snapper anymore…how no sleep=sick. (5:42) A game changing piece of technology to wake up calmly, the sunrise alarm clock. (8:45) A beacon of piss…Adam’s new light in his toilet to assist for night time use. (12:12) Utah's 'free-range parenting' law is now officially in effect. Why it is important to let your kids do their own thing. (14:05) The history of the word ‘cellulite’. How unnatural is becoming more and more acceptable. (17:11) Give the gift of Vuori for Valentine’s Day for your loved one. (32:15) Runner kills a mountain lion with bare hands in Colorado. (34:25) Thrive Market unboxing! (38:12) #Quah question #1 – Can you explain the best way to progress into both pistol squats and box jumps? (42:04) #Quah question #2 – Can you use a trigger session workout as a warm-up on a foundational workout day? (55:07) #Quah question #3 – Thoughts on using TRX for trigger sessions on non-training days? (1:01:09) #Quah question #4 –Is there any truth to the belief that the body can only absorb up to 30 grams of protein at one time? (1:07:41) People Mentioned: NA Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Vuori Clothing **25% off** Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order + free shipping on orders of $49 or more** Philips Somneo Sleep and Wake-up Light Therapy Lamp, with Sunrise Alarm and Sunset Fading Night Light, White (HF3650/60) Multi-Color Motion Sensor LED Toilet Night Light - Light Detection Sensor- Cool New Fun Gadget for Him, Her, Men, Women or Birthday Kid - Funny Unique Gift Idea - Best Gag Christmas Present (16 Color) Utah's 'free-range parenting' law is now officially in effect @mindpumpsal Cellulite Post Cellulite – Book by Nicole Ronsard When a mountain lion attacked him, a Colorado runner choked it to death Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Episode 962: Jawzrsize Inventor & CEO Brandon Harris Mind Pump Free Resources
962: Jawzrsize Inventor & CEO Brandon Harris
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with the inventor of Jawzrsize, Brandon Harris. Brandon shares his background in the fitness space and how this product came about. (8:21) How many of these has he sold? (12:38) Why he calls himself ‘the jack of all trades’. (14:10) At what point did he know he had a homerun? (14:35) Did he hit it out the park with the first product that he made? (19:05) How long did it take before it went viral? (20:38) Has he gotten any heat from people in the fitness industry? (21:36) At what point has he had to add anyone to his team? What has the scaling process looked like? (22:21) How much has he been able to reduce the cost of manufacturing? (24:50) What has been the best platform for marketing? (26:38) What is the craziest thing he has bought with his money? (30:00) Has he gotten any push back from dentists or other people that claim this might actually perpetuate TMJ or acid reflex? (31:16) Has he seen anyone in public use his product? (34:20) Has there been consistent growth every month or has he hit any peaks/valleys? (35:01) What is in store for Q1? (36:38) What has he learned transitioning from a brick and mortar space to an online business? (37:52) If he could go back in time, would he change anything? (40:11) Does he spend a lot of money on Facebook ads? (44:07) How much has his life changed? (44:33) Have there been talks to bring in any big names to promote the business? (46:24) Does he care if this product gets lumped into the other ‘Made for TV’ fitness products (i.e. Shake Weight, Thighmaster)? (47:12) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Brandon Harris (@jawzrsize) Twitter Jawzrsize: Fitness 4 your face (@jawzrsize) Instagram Website Facebook Jay Silva (@jaysilvamma) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** The Evolution of Diet - National Geographic TMJ disorders - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Does the Shake Weight® live up to its hype? - NCBI - NIH Mind Pump Blog - Does Jawzrsize Work?
961: Tom Brady's TB12 Method Review, Pros & Cons of Exercising Fasted, Training in Person vs. Training Online & 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 to exercising in a fasted state, the good and bad of Tom Brady’s TB12 Method, the importance of training in person before training online and their passions they may want to turn into another business. Mind Pump recommends Sex Education on Netflix. (6:15) Will we see more epic series/novels go towards the streaming platforms rather than straight to film? [11:35] The guys recap Sal’s birthday weekend in Vegas, how with age you realize the network of people you WANT to be with & MORE. (12:53) The importance of having life insurance, like Health IQ, when you unexpectedly lose a loved one. (25:46) How Microsoft and Google played to America’s heartstrings with their Super Bowl commercials. Why technology is a powerful tool. (29:23) Beijing's "Anger Room" lets people smash away their stress. The significance of having an outlet to let out your negative energy. (33:30) For millennial's, cancers fueled by obesity are on the rise, study says. (37:17) Israeli scientists claim they're on the path to a cure for cancer. (40:25) #Quah question #1 – What are the pros and cons to exercising in a fasted state? (44:32) #Quah question #2 – Can you discuss Tom Brady’s TB12 Method? (53:27) #Quah question #3 - Would you recommend building clientele through one on one training or jumping straight to coaching online and selling programs? (1:05:42) #Quah question #4 - What is something each of you would be passionate enough about to start a business on if you were developing a side hustle project? (1:16:46) People Mentioned: Marc Weinstein (@warcmeinstein) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2) Twitter Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** NED **15% off first purchase** Health IQ **Free Quote** Sex Education | Netflix Official Site Bazaar Meat by José Andrés Las Vegas | Restaurants - sbe Episode 957: Fyre Festival- The Story Netflix did Not Tell with Marc Weinstein 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 Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Book by Adam Alter All The Rage: Beijing's "Anger Room" Lets People Smash Away Their Stress Comment on the APA Guidelines for the Treatment of Boys and Men For millennials, cancers fueled by obesity are on rise, study says - CNN Emerging cancer trends among young adults in the USA: analysis of a population-based cancer registry Israeli Scientists Claim They're On The Path To A Cure For Cancer TB12: Homepage The TB12 Method: How to Achieve a Lifetime of Sustained Peak Performance – Book by Tom Brady MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Free Resources
960: Mark Bell
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Mark Bell at his Supertraining Gym studio in Sacramento, CA. In his experience, what are the benefits that come along with age? (3:07) How different is the skill of building mass for bodybuilding than powerlifting? (10:00) What lead him to hire Hany Rambod? Did he do everything he told him to? (13:40) How was he able to run his gym while getting ready for his show? (19:43) When did he start making money? How did he figure out how to survive? (23:15) Where does survival mentally come from? (31:46) Is he more aware of the environment he is raising his own kids in? (36:43) Does he remember his first business failure? (38:05) His connection to ‘pro wrestling’ and how he met John Cena. (41:35) From what he learned from pro wrestling, has that transferred into his success in new media? (48:12) Did he battle with addiction during the ‘steroid era’? (51:17) Does he remember what is first cycle was? Was it a love affair from day 1? (55:50) Has he thought about the ‘going on gear’ conversation with his own kids? (1:00:35) What is his opinion on SARMS? (1:02:11) What made him think about getting into the podcast space? What has the journey been like for him? (1:05:42) What did he learn from his relationship with his former co-host? (1:12:43) How did his fans react with the podcast change? Was there any push back? (1:18:43) The guys reminisce over their first interview with Mark. (1:20:28) What have his kids taught him about himself? (1:24:25) Are his kid’s naturals when it comes to sports? Have any interest in competition? (1:27:40) Has his son expressed any interest in lifting weights? (1:35:00) What is something specific he has been working on HIMSELF? (1:38:09) Is social media enhancing or hurting what he is doing? (1:45:04) What is in store in the future for himself and his companies? (1:48:40) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Website Podcast YouTube Mark Bell's Power Project - YouTube Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram 4x Mr. Olympia Physique Champ (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram Chris “Boar” Bell (@bigstrongfast) Instagram John Cena (@JohnCena) Twitter Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) Twitter Brock Lesnar (@BrockLesnar) Twitter Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** 5/3/1: The Simplest and Most Effective Training System to Increase Raw Strength – Book by Jim Wendler Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 67 Live with Hany Rambod Inside Pro Wrestling (2000) [Ultimate Pro Wrestling Documentary Featuring John Cena] New J Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling - Book by Bret Hart Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder Mind Pump Episode 922: John Romano Bigger, Stronger, Faster (2008): Watch on Prime Video This Is Everything You Need to Know About SARMs - Legion Athletics Mark Bell's Power Project EP. 172 Live - Sal, Adam & Justin of Mind Pump Podcast Mind Pump Free Resources
959: Essential Home Gym Equipment, What to do During Long Rest Periods, Why to Skip Decline Presses & 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 essential home equipment for $1,000, why there are never decline presses in MAPS programs, traditional vs sumo deadlifts and how to program mobility during long rest periods between sets. Justin explains his fascination over the mimicking octopus + subconscious human behavior. (3:00) Does the culture feed into a show’s success? The ‘meme’ culture explained. (9:50) The collective mentality and categorizing men into a box. The guys discuss the recent Elliott Hulse post and taking the RIGHT approach. (15:15) Fart facts: Fascinating truths about passing gas + the one time Justin farted over an open flame. (28:35) Do the guys feel guilty about the bad things they have done in the past? (35:25) #Quah question #1 - If you had a budget of $1,000 to build a home gym, what would the essentials be? (42:53) #Quah question #2 - Why are there incline presses in the MAPS programs, but never decline? (54:30) #Quah question #3 – Traditional deadlift stance or sumo? (1:01:50) #Quah question #4 – Do you work on mobility during long rest periods between sets, if so how do you program it? (1:08:53) People Mentioned: Elliott Hulse (@elliotthulse) Instagram Products Mentioned: PRx Performance **Code “MINDPUMP” 5% Off plus free MAPS Prime on orders of $500 or more Organifi Mimic Octopus: Master of Disguise Blue Planet II | Netflix Clever as chimps: Astounding footage shows grouper fish and octopus working together to catch prey in new episode of Blue Planet II Sex Education | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump Episode 872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis Fart Facts: 13 Fascinating Truths About Passing Gas MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Free Resources
958: The Best Macros for Muscle Building, the Effectiveness of Barbells vs Dumbbells, the Importance of Rep Ranges & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the differences between barbell and dumbbell exercises, recommended macros for muscle building, what to do if you can’t hit a specified rep range and future fitness trends. Mind Pump’s cereal of choice + the history of Kellogg’s Corn Flakes. (3:19) The convenience of using the ‘sous vide’ bags with the quality meat from Butcher Box. (11:53) Apple's FaceTime bug and how it highlights how you can easily access someone’s camera or microphone. (18:22) Yes, ice tsunamis are a real thing! + What natural event terrifies the guys the most? (21:25) Genetically modified chickens lay eggs with cancer-killing chemicals inside. (33:02) 77 below zero? Polar vortex yields deadly cold as thousands endure power cuts, travel issues mount in Midwest. (34:48) Update: Justin’s Alpha ‘Sock Eating’ Dog. (41:24) #Quah question #1 – What are the differences between barbell and dumbbell exercises? (45:26) #Quah question #2 – What are the recommended macros for muscle building? (57:50) #Quah question #3 - What can you do if you can’t hit a specified rep range? (1:07:45) #Quah question #4 – What are the fitness trends and/or supplements that will be the best new thing in the future and what will be forgotten? (1:13:31) People Mentioned: Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Lewis Howes (@lewishowes) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Butcher Box **2 FREE Filet Mignon, Bacon, and $20 off your first order!** Colon Blow - SNL Corn Flakes Were Part of an Anti-Masturbation Crusade Sous Vide Bags Kit for Anova Cookers - 20 Reusable Food Vacuum Sealed Bags, 1 Hand Pump, 2 Bag Sealing Clips and 4 Sous Vide Clips,Easy to Use, Practical for Long-time Sous Vide Cooking & Food Storage How to turn off FaceTime and avoid Apple's eavesdropping bug This 14-year old found Apple's FaceTime bug before it went viral Ice Tsunami: What The Hell Is Happening In This Video? | IFLScience Genetically modified chickens lay eggs with cancer-killing chemicals inside Polar vortex brings deadly cold snap to US states 77 below zero? Polar vortex yields deadly cold as thousands endure power cuts, travel issues mount in Midwest How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) Mind Pump Free Resources
957: Fyre Festival- The Story Netflix did Not Tell with Marc Weinstein
In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin speak with Marc Weinstein, who was featured in Netflix's just released documentary Fyre. Marc goes into detail about what led him to work with the festival, why he stayed to the disastrous end and what he learned from the experience. This is a very interesting conversation with a behind the scene look at the music festival business, the power of social media and the damage that one charismatic sociopath can inflict. What Marc does for a living, his background and how he connected with Mind Pump? (2:06) What are some of the most profitable music festivals and the challenges you would face starting one? (8:50) Did he know what he was getting into when he switched from finance to event production? (14:50) How he ‘fell’ into the music industry. (18:09) Why the events industry is always a mess and the need to just ‘figure it out’. (21:10) How did he meet Billy McFarland and the founders of the Fyre Festival? (23:45) How did he deal with the coordination and stress of trying to accommodate the festival guests? (38:40) What were the conversations like with the other members of the production team while this debacle was going on? (42:37) Was there a thought process to postpone? (45:27) How did he coordinate the festival guests off the island and when did he discover that Billy had committed wire fraud? (48:40) Was he afraid at any point the locals would get violent? (52:50) Who owns the footage from the documentary? Are we contributing to this sociopath? (53:48) How Fyre is just a microcosm of how social media portrays our lives. (58:55) What is the aftermath from this? (1:01:23) Does he find it cathartic to talk about it? Make amends with GoFundMe pages? How we could use social media for good. (1:03:40) How does he feel he has evolved from this? His take on the social media revolution. (1:09:00) Does he see an advantage of events like Burning Man unplugging from technology? (1:17:00) What practices does he implement to cope with social media addiction? (1:18:37) What is he currently pursuing? (1:20:57) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Marc Weinstein (@warcmeinstein) Instagram Brett Kincaid (@bretthendersonkincaid) Instagram Ja Rule (@Ruleyork) Twitter Billy McFarland (entrepreneur) Tristan Harris (@tristanharris) Twitter Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened | Netflix Official Site Lesson from the Fyre – Marc Weinstein – Medium Prime Social Group Live Nation Adds Governors Ball to Its Music Festival Lineup What Really Happened at the Sweetlife Music Festival TomorrowWorld: festival will have a bright future despite SFX bankruptcy XLIVE – Las Vegas The Matts Productions, LLC Insight Venture Partners: Venture Capital Firms NYC FYRE FRAUD Streaming Online | Hulu UNREAL-SYSTEMS Exuma Foundation for the locals impacted by Fyre Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Book by Adam Alter 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 BRICK Siempo
956: How to Break Food Addiction, Favorite Strongman Lifts, Eating for Your Neurotype & 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 best advice to break food addiction, validity of eating and training as per neurotype, favorite strongman lifts and the best or most paradigm shattering things they have learned from their co-hosts. Justin’s ‘brilliant’ theory on the Fyre Festival debacle. (4:54) The guys recap their facial spa day using the NEW Four Sigmatic skin care products. (9:57) Sal updates the ‘newbie gains’ his son is experiencing and how he is training him the RIGHT way in this formative part of his life. (12:30) A sign of the times?? YouTube to curb recommending ‘borderline’ content + the inconsistency of what their parameters are. (22:12) Scientists develop telescopic contact lenses that can zoom 3X! The evolution of the human being, wisdom vs. knowledge & MORE. (39:20) #Quah question #1 - Best advice to break food addiction? (54:19) #Quah question #2 – What do you think of eating and training as per neurotype? (1:12:16) #Quah question #3 – What are your favorite strongman lifts? (1:18:25) #Quah question #4 – What are the best or most paradigm shattering things you have learned from your co-hosts? (1:24:02) People Mentioned: Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram Richard Burgess (@VeganGains) Twitter Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Andrew Hill, PhD (@AndrewHillPhD) Twitter Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** YouTube to curb recommending conspiracy videos Jordan Peterson is leaving Patreon, should you? YouTube Kids The Media Industry Laid Off A Thousand People In January. It May Not Be Over. Scientists Develop Telescopic Contact Lenses That Can Zoom 3X Joe Rogan Experience #1169 - Elon Musk - YouTube Inner Worlds, Outer Worlds Mind Pump #423: Dr. Andrew Hill on the Brain, Sugar, Cholesterol, Pre-Workout Supplements, Nootropics, Addiction, Bacon & More The Craving Mind: From Cigarettes to Smartphones to Love - why We Get Hooked and how We Can Break Bad Habits - Book by Judson Brewer Mind Pump Free Resources
955: John Brenkus- 6x Emmy-Award Winning Creator, Host, & Producer of Sport Science
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with John Brenkus, an award winning producer, director, and television personality. John talks about his ‘robotic’ knee surgery. (3:14) How did he get tagged ‘The Sports Science Guy’? His background and the origin story of the show. (7:15) Were there any preconceived notions he had on these athletes before they were on the show? (12:46) Does he think NFL teams have started recruiting differently because of the show? (15:45) Did he have an athlete on the show that stood out above the rest? (18:34) What is the worst injury he has sustained on the show? (20:28) Are the athletes pumped to get these HIGH numbers on the show? (24:22) What if LeBron James played tight end in football? + The greatest athlete of all time based on his metrics. (26:20) What is it that separates these great athletes from everyone else? (32:23) Can you improve your skills or are you born with them? The theory of ‘Morphic Resonance’. (35:32) Should boys and girls be competing together? The humbling notion of getting ‘weeded out’. (38:27) How does he feel about children’s sports today? The participation medal era. (51:28) What does the conversation look like with his daughter on this very topic? (53:36) How there is no shame getting ‘chicked’. (57:05) What is his opinion on ‘CTE’ and what strategies should the NFL implement? (59:40) How a gun is NOT the most dangerous thing in your house. (1:03:35) What things does he have in the works? (1:05:20) Does he feel the attributes in top athletes are the same we would find in the top business performers? (1:07:05) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) · Twitter Website THE BRINK OF MIDNIGHT PODCAST Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) Twitter LeBron James (@kingjames) Instagram Ray Lewis (@raylewis) Twitter Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Why Girls And Boys Should Compete With Each Other In Sports | John Brenkus | TEDxUniversityofNevada The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology - Book by Ray Kurzweil Mako | Stryker Sport Science | ESPN Animal Logic: Home Fight Science - National Geographic Sports Science with Ndamukong Suh Sports Science: Vernon Davis Nutty Buddy on Sport Science Sports Science: Brandon Jacobs Ray of Hope Foundation Greatest Athlete Of All Time - sportsnation Topics - ESPN - ESPN.com You Don't Know Bo - ESPN Films: 30 for 30 - ESPN.com Morphic Resonance: The Nature of Formative Causation – Book by Rupert Sheldrake The Weird Power of the Placebo Effect, Explained Mind Pump Episode 951: How to Fix Squat Imbalances, MAPS Programming Revealed, Greatest Mentors & MORE Soul and Science Mind Pump Free Resources
954: The Best Muscle Building Lunge Variations, the Value of Perfecting Lifts, the Life Benefits of Playing Sports & 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 difference between variations of a lunge such as back step, walking or side lunges, the amount of time that should be spent practicing key movements before ramping up the weight, the value of taking sides and "polarizing your content" as an "influencer," and the life lessons playing sports can provide that you may not be able to get anywhere else. Adam gives Sal a compliment! That Vuori Clothing on point! (4:03) Mind Pump Recommends FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened | Netflix. (7:27) Everyone trying to make a buck these days off of teaching others how to become an “influencer”. Mostly bullshit. The new emerging market. When will the bubble pop? (13:13) How Layne Norton lives to start shit. Pro-vaccine or not? Ones to stay away from? Live call in with Layne on this subject & MORE. (20:46) Predicting one’s behavior based on the proximity of the people they know using social media. The future is here. (36:50) Green Juice Day is on Saturday and perfect timing to get your first Smoothie Box. (41:10) #Quah question #1 – What is the difference between variations of a lunge such as back step, walking or side lunges? What is the point of using different variations? Isn’t a lunge a lunge? (45:41) #Quah question #2 – What is the amount of time that someone should be spent practicing key movements before ramping up the weight? (55:00) #Quah question #3 – What do you think about “insta-influencers” who talk about "polarizing your content" and taking sides? (1:00:27) #Quah question #4 – Do you think sports teach lessons you can’t learn or are difficult to learn elsewhere? (1:10:22) People Mentioned: Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Coach Danny Matranga CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Vuori Clothing **25% off** Smoothie Box ** Get $20 OFF your first 3 boxes** FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened | Netflix Official Site The Fyre Effect: More questions are being asked of influencer marketing in wake of documentaries - Digiday @mindpumpadam How to become an influencer post – IG China 'launches an app that tells you if you are within 500 yards of someone in debt - and encourages you to report them if they seem capable of paying up' Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
953: Fresh vs Frozen Veggies, Ways to Improve Brain Function, How Strong You Should Be & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to optimize brain function to stay on top of the game, how strong the average individual should aim to be in the major movement categories, hinge, squat, push, press and pull, the pros and cons of fresh vs frozen vegetables and the best way to get over a break up. New Product Alert: Organifi Gold-Chocolate. (3:26) How Adam uses NED to combat his dog’s anxiety + is Justin’s dog the dumbest one he has ever had?! (10:00) The origins of the ‘Skateboard Revolution’ + the guys share their own stories. (14:28) How ‘clicks’ have evolved from the 80s to today. Is this generation too sheltered or simply more informed? (19:50) Should there be regulations on advertising to children? (28:25) Not just a game: NBA 2K League quickly becoming serious business for all. (33:09) How things have gotten so good, we have to find things to complain about. Google employees freak out over the word 'family', group identity, self-destructing mindset & MORE. (37:50) #Quah question #1 – What are some things you can do to optimize brain function to stay on top of your game? (44:08) #Quah question #2 - How strong should the average individual aim to be in the major movement categories, hinge, squat, push, press and pull? (55:50) #Quah question #3 – Elaborate on fresh vs frozen vegetables and the pros and cons of each? (1:06:35) #Quah question #4 – What is the best way to get over a breakup? (1:12:45) People Mentioned: Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** NED **Code "mindpump" 15% off first purchase** A Brief History of Skateboarding - ThoughtCo 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 Won't You Be My Neighbor? - Documentary Mind Pump Episode 887: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World with NRG Esport Co-Founder Andy Miller Not just a game: NBA 2K League quickly becoming a serious business for all Report: Google Employees Freak Out Over the Word 'Family' The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance - Book by Steven Kotler Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work - Book by Jamie Wheal and Steven Kotler Are You Strong? Mind Pump Free Resources
952: Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Training Systems
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Training Systems. Does he do a lot of consulting for gyms? (4:53) When he goes to visit these sports teams, what does he help them with? (7:05) What exercises does he find gives athletes the biggest carry over? The ‘Exercise Pyramid’ explained. (9:59) Chad’s sports background as a kid to today. (16:08) What was the goal when he started Juggernaut? (18:33) Where did he get the idea to write an eBook? (20:35) Did he see early success from the athletes he trained? (24:40) How did his training system stand out from the rest? (25:15) How different does the training look like for a lineman compared to a wide receiver? (27:49) What are his thoughts on the sports camp on one’s ability to accelerate/decelerate? (33:40) How much of lifting is skill vs. just using your muscles? (38:35) Does he believe kids should play multiple sports? His ‘3 Phase System’ for youth athletes. (44:39) How does he explain athletes like Bo Jackson? (50:04) Are the injury rates higher with early specialization in sports? (55:01) Why we are taking away the development of children with the lack of movement/activity. (57:30) What strategies does he implement to lessen sports injuries? (59:35) What are some things within the sports and conditioning field that ‘grind his gears’? (1:00:52) How important is wisdom vs. knowledge in coaching? (1:08:43) Does he see people paying more attention to programming? (1:13:25) Is he finding it hard to scale down his strength getting into ju-jitsu? (1:16:15) Is powerlifting enjoying a growth period at the moment? (1:19:55) What made him start the YouTube channel and his online training system? + The future of training systems. (1:27:39) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Chad Wesley Smith (@chadwesleysmith) Instagram Website Juggernaut Training Systems (@juggernauttraining) Instagram Podcast YouTube Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Zach Even - Esh (@zevenesh) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Mamba Sports Academy Mind Pump Episode 887: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World with NRG Esport Co-Founder Andy Miller The Juggernaut Method 2.0 Training Youth Athletes for Long-Term Success The Best That Never Was (Marcus Dupree) The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance - Book by David Epstein Mind Pump Free Resources
951: How to Fix Squat Imbalances, MAPS Programming Revealed, Greatest Mentors & 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 address hip shift or tilt in the squat, why MAPS programs frequently don't follow NASM's recommended progression, what a typical Mind Pump work day looks like and their greatest mentors. Sal explains the process of getting health insurance with Health IQ. (4:50) The weird power of the placebo effect explained. How your experience is just as important as the physiological response. (12:45) Facebook invests $300m in local news. (24:08) Is working remotely more productive than working from an office? (26:25) The Mind Pump vetting process and return rate on sponsors like Ned. (38:30) #Quah question #1 – How do you address hip shift or tilt in the squat? (46:40) #Quah question #2 – Why do MAPS programs frequently not follow NASM's recommended progression? (58:11) #Quah question #3 - What does a typical work day look like for you guys from beginning to bed? (1:10:45) #Quah question #4 – Who were your greatest mentors? (1:24:14) People Mentioned: Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Health IQ **Free Quote** NED **Code "mindpump" 15% off first purchase** The Weird Power of the Placebo Effect, Explained A fascinating landmark study of placebo surgery for knee osteoarthritis Facebook invests $300m in local news so people still have something to ‘Like’ Remote Workers Are Outperforming Office Workers--Here's Why Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Cancer: Do cannabinoids cure cancer? Muscular Adaptation Programming System | MAPS Prime Pro Program Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources