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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935: All About Cannabis with Leafly.com's William Hyde
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Will Hyde, Senior Subject Matter Expert and Content Producer for the world's largest cannabis website leafly.com. Who is William Hyde, aka The Avid Dabber? (1:47) How and why cannabis affects people differently? (2:59) Is there any truth to the Indica/Sativa description? (6:30) Are there other cannabinoids that we are seeing interesting things with? (9:12) Are they playing a role in the legalization movement? (11:05) How did he get into this industry? (12:02) The Wild, Wild West of the early dispensaries. The evolution of the space. (15:15) What other things is he starting to see with the breeding of cannabis? (19:35) How cannabis is a tool. The misconceptions of certain strains. (22:20) What does he recommend for the ‘newbie’ cannabis user? (25:39) Do we know yet how CBD modulates its effects? (27:56) What are the differences between the CBD strains? (29:39) Are some forms of cannabis better than others? What antidote has come in from people? (32:41) Has he seen antidote/lab data to why people like strains for certain reasons? (37:35) The Pandora of Marijuana: Curating your experience. (40:50) How the Afghani strands put you to sleep. (43:18) Anecdotal speaking, what strains give you energy? (44:20) What strains get you ‘aroused’? (46:17) What is the difference between heirloom strains? (47:51) Does he agree with moving the industry more to a professional vibe rather than stoner? (51:30) His thoughts on tobacco companies moving into the cannabis space? (54:23) His take on the QUALITY of cannabis, black market and licensing. (56:56) The evolution of ‘dabbing’. (1:00:16) What was his first time overdoing cannabis? (1:07:20) Can the way you grow a particular strain change the effects? (1:10:40) Is growing cannabis a difficult thing to do? (1:11:45) How public perception has changed cannabis. (1:13:45) How does Leafly monetize? (1:16:45) What companies is he paying attention to currently? (1:17:38) How the cannabis industry is changing the stigma among the public. What “cool” things are in the future? (1:23:33) Featured Guest/People Mentioned William Hyde (@the.avid.dabber) Instagram Website Podcast Rick Simpson (@Simpson_Rick) Twitter Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in ANY MAPS Program and Get 1 Year of Facebook Forum Access for FREE! What Is CBG and What Are the Benefits of This Cannabinoid? What Is CBN and What Are the Benefits of This Cannabinoid? The Emerald Cup Budtending 101: 10 Tips You Should Know - Marijuana Retail Report Cannabis's Entourage Effect: Why Whole Plant Medicine Matters | Leafly RUN FROM THE CURE - The Rick Simpson Story - Full Length DVD HQ Granddaddy Purple Cannabis Strain Information - Leafly Afghani Cannabis Strain Information - Leafly Sour Diesel Cannabis Strain Information - Leafly Green Crack Cannabis Strain Information - Leafly Foria Pleasure Jack Herer Cannabis Strain Information - Leafly The Emperor Wears No Clothes - Book by Jack Herer Potential Big Tobacco Acquisition Causes Cannabis Company's Stock to Soar How to Grow Marijuana Indoors: For Beginners | Leafly 710 LABS Gold Leaf Gardens | Washington | Cannabis Cigars Kiva Confections HifiHops - Lagunitas
934: Optimizing the Stress of Exercise, Getting Loved Ones to Train, the Best "As Seen on TV" Fitness Equipment & MORE
Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercise as a stress to the body, the best way to get a girlfriend to start resistance training, how gut issues make it difficult to lose weight and the best gimmicky “as seen on tv” fitness equipment or programs. Get your Felix Gray glasses with your FSA/HSA account, the importance of blue light blocking glasses & why quality matters. (4:49) The truth behind the statement ‘You get what you pay for’. (11:33) How most toys we grew up with could ‘take your eye out’. The crazy things the guys used to do for entertainment. (15:23) How the tech companies are becoming more responsible before the potential backlash behind screen time use + how the guys police their own kids. (23:47) Takanakuy: The Christmas fighting festival of Peru. (36:18) The World's Poorest People Are Getting Richer Faster than Anyone Else. (40:30) The NEED to get back to real journalism. (45:00) Will Adam purchase the new Nike self-lacing shoes? (49:11) Dollar Stores Feed More Americans Than Whole Foods. (51:40) #Quah question #1 – Exercise as a stress to the body or relief? (57:04) #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to get a girlfriend to start resistance training? (1:04:37) #Quah question #3 – Can gut issues make it difficult to lose weight? (1:16:06) #Quah question #4 – If you were able to only purchase one gimmicky “as seen on tv” fitness equipment or programs, what would it be and why? (1:20:26) People Mentioned Dr. Joseph Mercola (@drmercola) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Mind Pump Free Resources Felix Gray **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** FSA / HSA / Vision insurance – Felix Gray Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Blue-light blocking glasses may help sleep after screen time MVMT | Premium Watches, Sunglasses & Accessories Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Book by Adam Alter We finally started taking screen time seriously in 2018 Rube Goldberg machine - Wikipedia Takanakuy - Wikipedia Seattle Cops Allow 'Mutual Combat' - Patrol - POLICE Magazine The World's Poorest People Are Getting Richer Faster than Anyone Else HumanProgress.org Nike's Self-Lacing Shoes Are Coming to the Masses Dollar Stores Feed More Americans Than Whole Foods Healthy Gut, Healthy You – Book by Dr. Michael Ruscio Best Diet To Improve YOUR Gut Health (TRY THESE!!) Dr. Ruscio | MIND PUMP Brain Fog? Here's Why You Need to Heal Your Gut (DO THIS!!) | MIND PUMP Is Gluten Bad For YOUR Health?? (Dr. Ruscio) | MIND PUMP 3 Best Secrets - How To Live Longer (DO THIS!!) How to Balance Your Hormones Naturally! (Testosterone and Estrogen) Mind Pump TV - YouTube Joovv **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping**
933: Overcoming the Fear of Getting Fat, Kicking HIIT Addiction, Yo-Yo Dieting vs Mini Cuts & Mini Bulks & MORE
MAPS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to do if you can't function without doing a tiny bit of HIIT every morning, the potential backlash from coffee and caffeine’s true effects on one’s health, how to overcome the mental side of fat gain while bulking and whether mini cuts and mini bulks are considered yo-yo dieting. Mind Pump Holiday Recap: Family traditions, being put on stage & MORE. (5:05) Mind Pump New Year’s Plans: Hotel parties, hanging out at home with family & MORE. (24:25) A ‘Skinny Dipped’ Holiday Season. (30:20) Genetic information as a self-fulfilling prophecy: DNA test results can spur relevant physiological changes, even if they're made up. (31:10) People believing in a cause and putting their dollar towards it. Over $17M donated to GoFundMe for Trump's border wall. (34:01) The strength and weakness of Western Medicine: Pills to reduce cholesterol destroy brown adipose tissue beneficial for health. (39:23) #Quah question #1 – Why do I feel I’m addicted to HIIT to the point I can't function without doing a tiny bit every morning? (47:20) #Quah question #2 – Do you guys think there will be a potential backlash from coffee and caffeine’s true effects on one’s health? (1:00:01) #Quah question #3 - How can you overcome the mental side of fat gain while bulking? (1:10:34) #Quah question #4 – Are mini cuts and mini bulks considered yo-yo dieting and will it create more fat cells per Layne Norton’s theory? (1:16:36) People Mentioned Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Mind Pump Free Resources Skinny Dipped **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** Mind Pump Episode 827: Bishop Barron - Using YouTube & Social Media to Demystify Christianity & God Genetic information as self-fulfilling prophecy Over $17M donated to GoFundMe for Trump's border wall Pills to reduce cholesterol destroy brown adipose tissue beneficial for health
932: John Meadows
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with John Meadows who reveals all about what it takes to be a top-level bodybuilder. Why John doesn’t have a colon. (4:30) Was there anything he did that contributed to his digestion issues? (10:35) How did he change his approach coming back? (12:10) Has going through this experience forced him to become more in tune with his body? (14:55) What are the BIGGEST mistakes he sees with people trying to build muscle? (16:38) Has he found there is a RIGHT dose of protein for his body? (24:40) What are the big missing pieces in bodybuilder’s regimens? (26:03) What kind of things does he cover in his workshops? (29:42) What made him start to compete at a young age? (30:50) When did he start to use anabolic steroids? Was he a hyper responder? (34:20) Does he believe people do not cycle out anymore? (43:19) What are the differences between taking anabolics vs growth hormones? (45:17) His take on training and why certain bodybuilder’s physiques look more ‘granite.’ (54:38) What does he think of the new culture of thought around isolation movements being the BEST movements for most muscle activation? (1:00:45) What is the ‘Mountain Dog Diet’ and does food quality matter? (1:04:10) Is the trend starting to reverse with coaching in bodybuilding? (1:09:20) What is site enhancement oil (SEO)? (1:10:15) How bodybuilding is a different level of drugs in sport. (1:15:54) What is the difference in training people that are natural vs. people on ‘gear’? (1:18:16) His theory behind metabolism in competitive sports. (1:21:52) What is his take on people not adapting their training routines? (1:26:30) How social media killed bodybuilding. What does the future of bodybuilding look like? (1:34:04) If he was to go back and whisper into 22-year-old John’s ear, what would he tell himself? (1:40:13) Featured Guest/People Mentioned John Meadows (@mountaindog1) Instagram/Twitter Website YouTube Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Flex Wheeler | Official (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Kai Greene (@kaigreene) Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® (@bpakfitness) Instagram Coach Daniel Matranga CSCS (@dynamic.danny) Instagram Brad Schoenfeld, PhD (@bradschoenfeldphd) Instagram Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder Anabolic reference guide - Book by Bill Phillips Mind Pump Episode 715: Mind Pump Goes Deep with Ben Pakulski Mind Pump Episode 548: Ben Pakulski Synthol - Wikipedia Oil Bags: Rise of the Idiots | T Nation Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development – Book by Brooks D Kubik
931: How to Age Pain-Free, Favorite Pre-Workout Meals, Why Dad Bods are so Popular & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their favorite pre-workout meal, how proper training, intensity and mobility can prevent the pains of aging, why is the dad bod look is so popular and those who say you can’t reach enlightenment if you are ingesting dead animals. How Sal stole his new hairstyle from Disney’s The Nutcracker. (5:01) The See’s candy analogy to the RIGHT haircut. (7:00) The ‘Kermit’ Blend is back! The benefits of combining stimulants with calming products. (11:45) How much are your organs worth? Should it be legal to sell your own organs on the black market? How society does not want to see themselves in the mirror. (15:19) The Great Debate: Is PG in the 80s worse than PG today? (22:02) Painting the picture of movie night at the Di Stefano house: Blue blockers, healthy snacks, and Smoothie Box! (24:20) The differences of standards of food at different houses. (28:45) Merry Christmas from Mind Pump: What did the guys get their significant others, Traditions during Christmas & MORE. (30:08) Amazon sent 1,700 Alexa voice recordings to the wrong user following data request. The guys speculate on the potential fallout from this information. (46:27) Facebook Admits It Gave Netflix, Spotify Special Access to User Messages. Privacy infringement or not? (51:22) A new study finds that marijuana can reprogram sperm genes. (54:45) #Quah question #1 – Your favorite pre-workout meal and why? (57:28) #Quah question #2 – How do you guys feel about the ‘nagging pain because your old’ phenomenon? (1:13:59) #Quah question #3 - Why is the ‘dad bod’ look so popular and how do we stop it? (1:22:40) #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on reaching enlightenment and those who say you can’t eat dead animals? (1:28:52) People Mentioned: Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Mind Pump Free Resources Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Smoothie Box **Get $25 OFF your first box if you sign up today** The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018) Mandy Stavik murder cold case cracked thanks to DNA on Coke can used by Timothy Bass, police say - The Washington Post The Goonies (1985) Amazon sent 1,700 Alexa voice recordings to the wrong user following data request Facebook Admits It Gave Netflix, Spotify Special Access to User Messages New study finds that marijuana can reprogram sperm genes Intermittent Fasting Survival Guide - Mind Pump Mind Pump Episode 910: Paul Chek Mind Pump Episode 770: Paul Chek Takes Mind Pump to Infinity & Beyond
930: Jennifer Cohen Knows How to Get What She Wants
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jennifer Cohen, a bestselling author and first rate go getter. An excellent storyteller, Jennifer tells how she got Keanu Reeves to come to her house (really!), work for an NBA team, train celebrities and essentially accomplish everything she has set her mind to. Follow her lead and watch good things happen! Jen the Firecracker! (3:19) How did she get into the fitness space? Her origin story into how fitness became a lifestyle. (4:34) What did she do to attract these prestigious companies wanting her services? (8:00) The evolution of her tenacity. How she got Keanu Reeves on her audition tape. (10:07) How you can mold certain traits into opportunities. Her stint in the music industry. (22:58) Her transition into the corporate fitness space. (30:13) What is her favorite and least favorite celebrity she has trained? (34:18) The more money you have, the less you pay for things. (39:10) From getting burnt out being a Celebrity Trainer to pivoting into a Media Trainer. (44:45) The important lesson of sharing the RIGHT information and thinking long term rather than short term success. (53:54) How small wins equals big change. Was her first book, ‘No Gym Required’, a success? (1:06:19) The message behind ‘Strong is the New Skinny’. (1:08:43) The myth behind having a perfect body and looking at fitness as a way of loving yourself. (1:11:15) How does she manage her kids to eat healthy? (1:20:08) What will her upcoming podcast will be called and be about? (1:25:30) Has she run into Keanu Reeves since? (1:33:25) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Jen Cohen -Performance Coach (@therealjencohen) Instagram Website Britney Spears (@britneyspears) Instagram Christina Aguilera (@xtina) Instagram Andrew D. Gilman - CommCore Consulting Group Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Mind Pump Free Resources MAPS Starter Promotion Rate Ends at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! - $20 off **Code “STARTER20”** BMG: The New Music Company Immortal Records Shop Sexy Bras, Panties, Lingerie & Bodysuits | La Senza No Gym Required: Unleash Your Inner Rockstar - Book by Jennifer Cohen and Suzanne Boyd Strong Is the New Skinny: How to Eat, Live, and Move to Maximize Your Power - Book by Jennifer Cohen and Stacey Colino Habit Nest Badass Body Goals by Jennifer Cohen Booty-Building & Waist Trimming Journal. 10-Week Workout Program. Your Ultimate Fitness Planner Eating To Break 100: Longevity Diet Tips From The Blue Zones The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Kion **Code “mindpump10” for 10 % off** HOT5 - Quick Mobile Workouts. Anywhere!
929: How to Work Out on the Road, Why "Warming Up" Works, Best Fitness & Health Books & MORE
Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about go-to workout pland if you’re away from a gym on business or vacation, the benefit to "warming up," recommended books to educate oneself on health, fitness and lifestyle and the enviable pysical features they would love to take from their co-hosts. Mind Pump SOLD on Pure from Organifi. (5:05) Sal takes his kids out shopping for Jessica. (10:27) Two ships passing in the night. Why Courtney doesn’t listen to the show. (11:43) Why the internet has changed the perception of how companies advertise. (13:08) Zwift, which turns indoor cycling workouts into multiplayer games, raises $120M. Is gamifying the fitness industry a long term answer? (17:53) The app world is a tough business. (22:39) Will fitness become a cultural trend, children becoming weaker, PRx making waves, the benefits of having equipment at home & MORE. (26:08) How building a network of people can allow you to pivot into other opportunities. The guys talk Body by Jake, Tony Little & MORE. (40:50) The evolution of plate loaded equipment. (44:45) The crazy things the guys would do in the gym for a female’s attention. (53:45) #Quah question #1 – What’s your go to work out plan if you are away on business or vacation? (59:16) #Quah question #2 – Is there something to warming up before a workout? (1:10:43) #Quah question #3 – What books would you recommend to educate oneself on health, fitness and lifestyle? (1:18:53) #Quah question #4- If you could have one feature from one of the Mind Pump hosts, what would it be? (1:27:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: Enroll in ANY MAPS Program and Get 1 Year of Facebook Forum Access for FREE! MAPS Starter – **2 Days Left for Promotion Rate! **Code “STARTER20” for $20 off at checkout** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** PRx Performance **Code “MINDPUMP” 5% Off plus free MAPS Prime on orders of $500 or more** Jizz Out Skittles Commercial. - YouTube Zwift, which turns indoor cycling workouts into multiplayer games, raises $120M Zombies, Run! Children becoming weaker says research - News - University of Essex Pediatricians: No More than 2 Hours Screen Time Daily for Kids Body by Jake Tower 200 Complete Door Gym Full Body Workouts Fitness Exercise Soloflex Total Gym XLS – Universal Home Gym for Total Body Workout MAPS Fitness Anywhere Technogym | Commercial & Home Fitness Equipment The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised – Book by Arnold Schwarzenegger How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! – Book by Paul Chek Healthy Gut, Healthy You – Book by Dr. Michael Ruscio Easy Strength: How to Get a Lot Stronger Than Your Competition-And Dominate in Your Sport – Book by Dan John Movement Functional Movement Systems: Screening, Assessment, Corrective Strategies – Book by Gray Cook Michael Matthews Books - Amazon.com Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development – Book by Brooks D Kubik Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life – Book by Max Lugavere Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance - Book by Glen Cordoza and Kelly Starrett Supertraining - Book by Mel Cunningham Siff and Yuri Verkhoshansky Wired to Eat: Turn Off Cravings, Rewire Your Appetite for Weight Loss, and Determine the Foods That Work for You - Book by Robb Wolf Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Paul Chek (@paul.chek) • Instagram Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) • Instagram Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) • Instagram Arthur Jones (inventor) Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) • Instagram Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) • Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) • Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) • Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) • Instagram
928: Spartan vs. CrossFit, How to Eat Healthy at a Gas Station, Killer Snowboard Prep Exercises & MORE
MAPS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether the fittest person in the world is a Spartan Racer or a CrossFitter, killer snowboard prep exercises, what to eat to stay healthy with only gas station food and the part of Mind Pump's day-to-day business that is most tedious. Mind Pump Recommends: Blue Planet II (5:56) Were humans the first species to discover psychedelic compounds? (13:30) Alan Greenspan: Investors should prepare for the worst. The importance of having liquid cash and life insurance. (16:10) Home Alone Again with the Google Assistant. (23:45) New Yorkers Have a Constitutional Right to Nunchucks, Judge Rules. (24:19) Random story break with Mind Pump. (25:50) What is cassava flour? The benefits of companies like Siete Family Foods and ordering them from Thrive Market. (30:14) Swearing While You Exercise Could Make You Stronger: Study. (33:21) That one time Justin flipped his mom off. (35:40) Have the guys ever put soap in their kid’s mouths? Have their kids pressed any boundaries? (39:10) The inevitable rebellion: The pendulum is swinging once again. (43:40) #Quah question #1 – Who is the fittest on Earth: Spartan Racer or a CrossFitter? (49:38) #Quah question #2 – What are some killer snowboard prep exercises? (1:00:30) #Quah question #3 – Hypothetically if you only had access to a gas station, what would you eat to stay healthy and why? (1:11:08) #Quah question #4 – What part of Mind Pump's day-to-day business is the most tedious? (1:20:10) People Mentioned: Christina Rice, NTP (@christinaricewellness) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Coach Daniel Matranga CSCS (@dynamic.danny) Instagram Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Mind Pump Free Resources MAPS Starter 3 DAYS Left For Launch Promotion - $20 off **Code “STARTER20”** Health IQ **Free Quote** Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order + free shipping on orders of $49 or more** Blue Planet II | Netflix What We've Learned from Giving Dolphins LSD - VICE Experimenting with Spirituality: Analyzing The God Gene in a Nonmajors Laboratory Course Greenspan to investors: 'Run for cover' - CNN Home Alone Again with the Google Assistant New Yorkers Have a Constitutional Right to Nunchucks, Judge Rules Effect of swearing on strength and power performance TikTok on the App Store Mind Pump Episode 922: John Romano The BEST Anti-Rotation Exercises for a Strong Core | MIND PUMP 2 Anti-Rotation Exercises to Increase STRENGTH GAINS | MIND PUMP The BEST Anti-Rotation Exercises for a Strong Core #2 | MIND PUMP Stronger Core with 2 Anti-Rotation Exercises (AVOID MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP Brain.fm **20% off**
927: Raising Healthy Pets in an Unhealthy World with Victoria Field
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Victoria Field about the necessity of diet for raising healthy and healing sick animals. Raising Healthy Pets in an Unhealthy World with Victoria Field The fitness connection she shares with Mind Pump. (4:40) What could she do to make a difference in her dog’s life? How she took what she learned from going through her fitness/health journey to her pets. (7:56) How many dogs are in the facility? (11:29) What are they finding through the research at Keto Pet? (13:21) Was Keto Pet an established association before she linked up with them? (14:55) What does a Keto diet for a dog look like? (17:22) Are we seeing a rise in pet cancers? (20:57) Are there common shady practices she sees in the pet food industry? (23:30) Is she getting any veterinary support or push back? (25:00) Are they using fasting with dogs? (27:00) What kinds of antidote and feedback are they getting from people? (29:31) What does the cost look like? (31:05) Are they looking at alternative treatments besides Keto? (32:30) The ground breaking brain cancer research they are finding through pilot studies (35:45) What dog food brands does she recommend/stay away from? (38:45) Is there are target number of ketones they are looking for with the dogs they are treating? (40:30) How do people at home check their dog’s ketone levels? (42:12) What negative effects do they see with animals who have levels over the limit? (43:50) Why every dog’s threshold is different and the importance of testing. (45:17) Do dogs get the ‘Keto flu’ as well? (47:36) What types of services does Keto Pet supply? (48:58) Any tips for people with cats? (50:53) Have they helped enough dogs to see patterns in certain breeds? (51:54) Do they recommend people feed their animal’s organic food? (55:27) Are they finding that their dogs do not want to eat as much on the Keto diet? (56:06) Any changes in mood/energy/anxiety? (57:51) The focus on education and furthering research. (59:53) How are they funded? (1:00:30) Do they recommend an exercise protocol to go along with the Keto diet? (1:01:17) The need to start the conversation around the Keto diet and its overall benefits. (1:01:57) Are there situations where the Keto diet is not a good option for your dog? (1:05:12) Has she changed the way she eats based on the research she has found? (1:07:02) Have they researched dog’s lipid profiles? (1:13:14) How are they spreading the message of Keto Pet and education on how food affects us metabolically? (1:16:10) Her take on the ‘vegan pet movement’? (1:21:18) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Victoria Adelus Field (@victoria_field_) Instagram KetoPet (@ketopet) Instagram Keto Pet - Human-Grade Cancer Therapy for Dogs Keto Pet Non-Profit Metabolic Health Summit Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Mind Pump Free Resources MAPS Starter 4 DAYS Left For Launch Promotion - $20 off **Code “STARTER20”** Could a Change in Diet Cure Your Dog's Cancer? Is the KetoPet Sanctuary Curing Cancer? | The Bloq - Quest Nutrition aafco Pet Fooled | Netflix RAHU - Home Warburg effect Cornell takes the lead in cannabidiol research Brain Tumor Research - Cedars-Sinai Valiant Pet Nutrition: Best Keto Raw Dog Food Precision Xtra Blood Ketone Monitoring meter Kit Bundle 10 Abbott Ketone Strips + 30 Alcohol Wipes + 30 Lancets + Abbott Ketone Test Meter Epigenix Foundation | The study of you Virta Health: Clinically-proven Treatment for Diabetes Reversal Reversing Type 2 diabetes starts with ignoring the guidelines | Sarah Hallberg | TEDxPurdueU
926: Surprising Muscle Building Exercises, How to Quickly Transform Your Body When You Only Have a Week, the Truth About the Fat Burning Zone & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners! 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 get as lean as possible in a week for an unexpected video/photo shoot, the surprising exercises that result in the greatest gains, the truth or myth of the fat burning zone and if athleticism is something you are born with or can be trained. Is there caffeine in Organifi’s new products Pure? (5:19) Off cannabis, libido up! Frequency vs. tolerance debate. (7:48) How Hemp And The Farm Bill May Change Life As You Know It. The benefits of products like Ned. (16:00) Netflix Impact On Movie Theaters Is Negligible: Study Commissioned By Theaters. (19:43) A Man in China Hospitalized After Sniffing His Own Socks Every Day. (29:54) Porn sites collect more user data than Netflix or Hulu. (31:14) Feeding the Bullshit. People Call For Father Christmas To Be Renamed 'Person Christmas'. (36:30) Peta: Why Cheese Is the Most Sexist Thing You Can Eat. (38:25) Mind Pump New Year’s Plans. (39:26) #Quah question #1 - How would you go about getting as lean as possible in a week for an unexpected video/photo shoot? (45:25) #Quah question #2 – What exercise surprised you the most with the greatest gains? (51:46) #Quah question #3 - Any truth to the fat burning zone or is it a myth? (1:01:42) #Quah question #4 – Is athleticism something you are born with or can be trained? (1:10:51) People Mentioned: Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Michael Phelps (@m_phelps00) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Mind Pump Free Resources MAPS Starter Promotion Rate Still Available! **Code “STARTER20” for $20 off at checkout** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Ned **15% off first purchase** How Hemp And The Farm Bill May Change Life As You Know It Netflix Impact On Movie Theaters Is Negligible: Study Commissioned By Theaters All Time Box Office Adjusted for Ticket Price Inflation Oculus A Man in China Hospitalized After Sniffing His Own Socks Every Day Porn sites collect more user data than Netflix or Hulu People Call For Father Christmas To Be Renamed 'Person Christmas' Why Cheese Is the Most Sexist Thing You Can Eat - Peta Occlusion Training Guide - Mind Pump Everly Well **Code “mindpump” 15% off any test** Brain.fm **20% off**
BONUS: Introducing MAPS Starter
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the newest MAPS Fitness Product, MAPS Starter. MAPS Starter is designed for the beginner, the deconditioned and the advanced age person who is wanting to build strength, muscle, lose bodyfat and take control of their health and fitness. You can find MAPS Starter at www.mapsstarter.com. Use the code STARTER20 for $20 off through Sunday, December 23rd, 2018.
925: The Best Mind Pump Interviews of 2018
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk about their favorite (& least favorite) interviews of 2018. Discover who surprised them, who disappointed them and who you can expect to see again in the future. Review/Behind the Scenes of Mind Pump Guests 2018. (3:10) Recap: Interview Sam Parr of The Hustle. (5:50) The Interesting Life of Kourtney Olsen. (8:40) The crazy life story of Luke Story. (10:29) Their impression before and after of Bedros Keuilian: Teaching trainers how to monetize the RIGHT way. (12:12) The authentic nature and delivery of Chris Kresser. (17:07) The carnivore diet expert: Shawn Baker. (19:40) Fantastic and welcoming human being: Lisa Bilyeu. (22:02) The alarming nature of glyphosates with Zach Bush. (23:54) Fixing your gut with Mikhaila Peterson. (25:00) All things Shrooms with Tero Iskauppila. (28:35) Talking all things sex with Emily Morse. (32:56) Dr. Drew & "Psycho Mike" Catherwood of Swole Patrol. (34:25) Being a man with Ryan Michler. (37:40) A unicorn in the industry: Max Lugavere. (39:37) All things gut health with Dr. Michael Rusico. (45:18) Touching the third rail with Bishop Barron. (47:08) The Dad Edge with Larry Hagner. (54:32) The Steve Jobs of Fitness- Mark Mastrov. (57:15) The realness and legacy of Joe DeSena. (1:05:54) Bringing out the red carpet treatment with Flex Wheeler. (1:06:50) The great shit talker: Shawn Ray. (1:09:15) Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder. (1:10:20) The value of being a father with Dr. Warren Farrell. (1:12:42) Functional Medicine Guru: Dr. Stephen Cabral. (1:17:30) Struggling to communicate with Michael Wood. (1:19:19) All things supplements with Rich Gaspari. (1:23:22) The Transgender Athlete Advantage Debate with Chloie Jonsson & Bennett Kaspar. (1:25:20) All things sports performance with NBA Superstar Coach Paul Fabritz. (1:32:19) The outgoing personality and charisma of Hunter McIntyre. (1:35:30) Unconventional programming with Cory Schlesinger. (1:37:57) The dark side of bodybuilding with John Romano. (1:41:02) The future of interviewing guests on Mind Pump. (1:44:30) Reaching new levels with Ben Greenfield. (1:46:52) Building the team and acquiring the tools: The transformative 2018 moving into reaching the masses in 2019. (1:48:00) People Mentioned: Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Sam Parr (@thesamparr) Instagram Kortney Olson (@kortney_olson) Instagram Luke Storey (@lukestorey) Instagram Bedros Keuilian (@bedroskeuilian) Instagram Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram Shawn Baker MD (@shawnbaker1967) Instagram Lisa Bilyeu (@lisabilyeu) Instagram Zach Bush (@restore4life) Instagram. Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Tero Isokauppila (@iamtero) Instagram Emily Morse (@sexwithemily) Instagram Dr. Drew Pinsky (@drdrewpinsky) Instagram Mike Catherwood @mikecatherwood Instagram Ryan Michler from Order Of Man (@ryanmichler) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Larry Hagner (@thedadedge) Instagram Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena) Twitter Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Shawn Ray (@shawnrayifbbpro) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell) Twitter Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Michael Wood Jr. (@michaelawoodjr) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Rich Gaspari (@richgaspari) Instagram BJK (@mx.kaspar) Instagram Chloie Jönsson (@chlojonsson) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Mind Pump Episode 682: Sam Parr of The Hustle Email marketing engagement and response statistics 2018 Mind Pump Episode 735: Kortney Olson- Fitness Entrepreneur & Watermelon Crusher Mind Pump Episode 740: The Fascinating Story of Luke Storey Mind Pump Episode 727: Bedros Keuilian- Self-Made Trainer of Trainers Mind Pump Episode 620: Chris Kresser RHR: The Importance of Strength Training—with Sal Di Stefano Mind Pump Episode 712: Dr. Shawn Baker- Carnivore Diet Advocate Mind Pump Episode 730: Lisa Bilyeu- Quest Nutrition Cofounder & Media Mogul Mind Pump Episode 680: Dr. Zach Bush on Restoring Gut Health Mind Pump Episode 725: Mikhaila Peterson's Personal Account of Treating Debilitating Disease through Diet Mind Pump Episode 777: Tero Isokauppila- The Magic of Mushrooms & the Real Story of Santa Claus Mind Pump Episode 815: Going Deeper with Sex with Emily Mind Pump Episode 812: Dr. Drew & "Psycho Mike" Catherwood of Swole Patrol Mind Pump Episode 817: Ryan Michler on Toxic Masculinity, What it Means to be a Man & Fatherhood POLITICAL CORRECTNESS, TECHNOLOGY, AND CAPITALISM Mind Pump Episode 847: Max Lugavere of The Genius Life Podcast The Genius Life 19: How to Lose Weight and Get in Shape | Sal Di Stefano Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life – Book by Max Lugavere and Paul Grewal Mind Pump Episode 775: Dr. Michael Ruscio- Healthy Gut, Healthy You Mind Pump Episode 827: Bishop Barron - Using YouTube & Social Media to Demystify Christianity & God Bishop Robert Barron - YouTube Mind Pump Episode 837: Larry Hagner of the Dad Edge Podcast When a Father Commits Suicide Mind Pump Episode 842: The Steve Jobs of Fitness- Mark Mastrov Mind Pump Episode 917: Joe DeSena Mind Pump Episode 855: Flex Wheeler Mind Pump Episode 885: Shawn Ray Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder Mind Pump Episode 872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral Mind Pump Episode 710: Robert Oberst is Stronger than You 3 Best Secrets - How To Live Longer (DO THIS!!) Mind Pump Episode 877: Michael Wood Mind Pump Episode 892: Rich Gaspari Mind Pump Episode 895: The Transgender Athlete Advantage Debate with Chloie Jonsson & Bennett Kaspar Australian CEO wants Kiwi transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard banned from Commonwealth Games Mind Pump Episode 900: NBA Superstar Sports Performance Coach Paul Fabritz Mind Pump Episode 905: Hunter McIntyre Mind Pump Episode 907: Cory Schlesinger Mind Pump Episode 922: John Romano Mind Pump Episode 867: Ben Greenfield on Anti-Aging, Minimizing Jet Lag, Starting a Supplement Company & MUCH MORE! Mind Pump Free Resources
924: The Muscle Building Advantage of a Deep Squat, Corrective Exercises for the Computer User, How to Transition Out of a Dieting Stage & MORE
Organifi Quah! 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 advantage of an ass to grass squat over a conventional squat, how to transition out of a dieting phase, how to minimize or prevent upper cross syndrome and if Mind Pump would ever create a personal training school. What is an ‘Atomic Sit-Up’? (4:37) The pranks the guys used to do when they were younger. (8:40) Old media is on the way out. Social media outpaces print newspapers in the U.S. as a news source. (17:38) California proposes a plan to tax text messages. (22:50) The fascination over the new way teens communicate. (25:25) The iGen Generation vs. Millennial's. (27:37) Learn about your fitness knowledge with the Health IQ quiz + the decline of the modern male. (37:45) Mind Pump Reviews: Organifi Pure. (45:14) #Quah question #1 – If mobility allows, what are the advantages of an ass to grass squat over a conventional squat? (49:46) #Quah question #2 – When transitioning out of a dieting phase would you decrease cardio first while keeping food intake lower? Or would you increase food intake first and keep more cardio in? (56:01) #Quah question #3 - For people who work in front of a computer all day, how to minimize or prevent upper cross syndrome? (1:07:58) #Quah question #4 – Would Mind Pump ever create a personal training school? (1:15:05) People Mentioned: Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram Tay (@tayvalenz) Instagram Bedros Keuilian (@bedroskeuilian) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Health IQ **Free Quote** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Aptos Street BBQ Dragon's Breath Is Latest Dangerous Trend To Sweep Internet Social media outpaces print newspapers in the U.S. as a news source California proposes a plan to tax text messages 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 Grip strength in the frail elderly. - NCBI Prime Pro Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
923: How to Use Static Holds to Improve Performance & Gains, the Best Time to Start a Cut, the True Definition of Fitness & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the recommended number of sets for static holds, how to define fitness, when to stop bulking and start a cut and the “you vs. you” mindset compared to competing to win Want great stocking stuffers for the kids…Skinny Dipped Almonds! (4:50) Santa Sold Shrooms: The Origin Story of the World's Most Famous Person. (7:15) The need to re-sensitize your body to anything to get the most out of it. (8:10) How you are not your things + the practice of E-Fasting. (13:30) Kraft Heinz agrees to buy paleo mayo and dressing company Primal Kitchen. Will there be a backlash? (27:00) The Disney Machine. (31:47) #Quah question #1 – What is the recommended number of sets for static holds? (41:24) #Quah question #2 – How do you define fitness? (54:41) #Quah question #3 - When do you know to stop bulking and start a cut? (1:06:04) #Quah question #4 – What is your take on the “you vs. you” mindset compared to competing to win? (1:11:05) People Mentioned: Tero Isokauppila (@iamtero) Instagram Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena) Twitter Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Charles Atlas Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! Skinny Dipped Almonds **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** Santa Sold Shrooms: The Origin Story of the World's Most Famous Person - Book by Tero Isokauppila Mind Pump Episode 777: Tero Isokauppila- The Magic of Mushrooms & the Real Story of Santa Claus Ned **15% off first purchase** Mind Pump Episode 917: Joe DeSena Addicted to social media? Try an e-fasting plan Study: Heavy screen time may change structure of kids' brains 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 Kraft Heinz agrees to buy paleo mayo and dressing company Primal Kitchen Marlboro owner Altria invests $1.8 billion in cannabis company Cronos Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle | Netflix Official Site Why the golden age of streaming could be coming to an end 11 Disneyland secrets, revealed Dynamic Tension Bodybuilding course: Charles Atlas Mind Pump Free Resources
922: John Romano
Sal, Adam & Justin speak with John Romano, a longtime fitness insider and performance-enhancement drug specialist. He has authored several bodybuilding and fitness books and has appeared on HBO, ESPN, ABC's 20/20 and the documentary Bigger Stronger Faster. John is a great storyteller and in this episode he talks about doing time in prison, dealing anabolic steroids, helping CrossFit athletes pass drug tests and other behind the curtain truth about the fitness industry most would rather he kept hidden. How did he get started in the bodybuilding space? His chance meeting with The Original Guru, Dan Duchaine. (4:06) He openly shares in his time in prison and what got him there. (12:19) Who did he write for initially? (18:57) Did he encounter push back from his articles? The dark side of the bodybuilding world. (21:15) Hustling to Learn. 927:50) The origin story of steroids. (29:40) The evolution of anabolic steroid use in bodybuilding. (31:42) Would he say the ’90s was the ‘death’ of female bodybuilding? (43:20) The genesis of ‘Muscle Worship’ with female bodybuilders. (46:30) What was his connection with Bill Phillips? (51:25) What did Dan go to jail for? (57:00) What is his take on the current state of social media? (58:28) An education of the drug market in Mexico. (1:03:00) Does he believe anabolic steroids should be legal in the US? (1:08:50) What consequences has he suffered from poor lifestyle choices? (1:20:25) Does he still write for publications? (1:22:25) What does he think of the space now? (1:25:41) What does he think of the sport of CrossFit? (1:32:37) How would he cycle off a CrossFit athlete? (1:37:08) What’s the deal with SARMS (Selective androgen receptor modulator)? (1:38:50) People Mentioned: Dan Duchaine Joe Weider Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Products Mentioned: December Promotion: Enroll in Any MAPS Program – 1 Year of Forum Access for FREE! 2,4-Dinitrophenol Underground Steroid Handbook II: Incorporating Material from the Original Underground Steroid Handbook, Ultimate Muscle Mass, and the USH – Book by Dan Duchaine Doping in East Germany Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990 Blood and Guts – Book by Dorian Yates Inside the Lucrative World of Female Muscle Worship - VICE Sports Supplement Review 3rd Issue – By Bill Phillips DRUGS IN SPORTS; An Athlete's Dangerous Experiment Bigger, Stronger, Faster* Testosterone and the Heart - NCBI - NIH T Nation: Strength Training, Bodybuilding & Online Supplement Store RxMuscle -- The Truth in Bodybuilding - YouTube