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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1066: The Pros & Cons of Training with a Weight Vest, How to Prep for a Night of Drinking Alcohol (& How to Recover), What it Means to Have a Broken Metabolism & 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 workouts or exercises that are appropriate for weight vests, how to prep for a night of drinking alcohol, the chance of having a broken metabolism, and if priming can limit muscle growth. Adam recommends City on the Hill on Prime video. Meme-worthy actors of the past and current generations, actors that are known as assholes & MORE. (5:57) MIIR makes cool stuff. (10:52) Justin shares his experience at Star Wars Galaxy Edge at Disneyland/Palm Desert. (13:08) Felix Gray does prescription glasses too! (21:02) Sal and Jessica back from Montana/Colorado: Their experience at the gun range, Yellowstone National Park, wedding in Vail & MORE. (22:50) Adam’s ‘Baby Wedding’ recap. What will he do to keep his kid from being spoiled? (30:00) Larry Wheels tears bicep due to strongman training. The thin line between top performance and injury. (37:40) The history of ‘bloodletting’ and are there any health benefits? (44:09) Mind Pump speculates on the fallout from the upcoming documentary “The Game Changers.” (48:42) Mind Pump recommends Alone on the History Channel. (52:12) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on weight vests? What workouts or exercises are they appropriate for? (54:59) #Quah question #2 – How do you prep for a night of drinking alcohol? What’s the best way to recover and continue with progress? (1:03:45) #Quah question #3 – In reality, what is the chance of having a broken metabolism? (1:13:49) #Quah question #4 – You talk a lot about the body’s adaptability to food, exercise, etc. Does this same adaptability apply to priming? Does getting in the same priming routine, for certain exercises, limit the muscle signal? (1:22:36) People Mentioned Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Larry (@larrywheels) Instagram The Game Changers (@gamechangersmovie) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off! **Code “ANYWHERE50” at checkout** MIIR Kickstarter Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Watch City on a Hill Season 1 | Prime Video - Amazon.com Gay Mart | Visit Palm Springs, CA Larry Wheels Tears Bicep Due To Strongman Training - Generation Iron The history of bloodletting | British Columbia Medical Journal Arnold Schwarzenegger 'Terminates' Myths About Protein In Upcoming Vegan Documentary Alone Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY How To Drink Alcohol The Healthy Way (MAX LUGAVERE) - MPTv Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1065: Jordan Syatt on Becoming Gary Vee's Trainer, the Biggest Lessons He Learned from Gary Vee, Keys to Building an Online Business (& Mistakes to Avoid) & MORE!
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Jordan Syatt. Jordan has a very solid fitness background, training at the renowned Westside Barbell and then spending several years traveling the world with advertising and marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk, aka Gary Vee, as his personal trainer. Working daily with Gary allowed him to glean a wealth of knowledge on how to build a successful online business, what to do as well as what NOT to do. In this episode Jordan shares what he has learned over the years as a trainer and a marketer. Whether you are looking to build a business or not, Jordan is an engaging storyteller and shares wisdom for all. Jordan can also be found on Mind Pump TV (YouTube) in a series he shot at Mind Pump Studios. How from an early age, Jordan lived and breathed fitness. (2:36) What carryover did he see from his kettlebell training to his other fitness training? (5:04) The evolution is his fitness training: From kettlebells, barbells to powerlifting at Westside Barbell. (8:17) How can you know what the body does, if you don’t know what the body is? (17:52) The ‘net positive’ of social media for trainers. (21:48) The ‘religion mindset’ people have toward their fitness and nutrition. (23:11) The curse of knowledge. (25:38) The story of how he met and ultimately worked with Gary Vaynerchuk. (28:56) The biggest misconceptions surrounding online training and making money. (32:35) The downstream effects of ‘forward head/shoulder’ syndrome. (33:58) How he closed Gary V: The importance of communication and understanding what your client ACTUALLY needs. (38:15) What are the biggest lessons he has learned from working with Gary? (42:28) Biggest takeaways from different platforms. (47:00) The importance of training people IN PERSON, before you train online. (49:00) How is he scaling his business? (52:56) Why your goal should be to add so much value to people’s lives that they feel compelled to give you money. (55:21) Jordan’s top tips for coaches. (57:37) What are some of the biggest mistakes he has made? (1:03:58) The progression of his nutrition + general rules of thumb. (1:06:40) The upsides working with Gary V. (1:19:11) Why do we feel entitled to get paid for everything? (1:24:10) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram Website YouTube Westside Barbell (@westsidebarbellofficial) Instagram Brandon Lilly (@brandonlilly3) Instagram Eric Cressey (@ericcressey) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Mike Vacanti (@mikevacanti) Instagram Carter Good • Fat loss Coach (@cartergood) Instagram Andy Frisella (@andyfrisella) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Mind Pump TV - YouTube Westside Barbell® Cressey Sports Performance How To Get Stronger & Remain Healthier by Changing Your Mindset [w/ Jordan Syatt] The Westside-Barbell Conjugate Method - Syatt Fitness Smartphone-related neck pain on the increase Made to Stick: Why Some Ideas Survive and Others Die - Book by Chip Heath and Dan Heath Practical Programming for Strength Training - Book by Lon Kilgore and Mark Rippetoe Science and practice of strength training - Book by Vladimir M Zatsiorsky Periodization Training for Sports - Book by Tudor Bompa Mind Pump Free Resources
1064: Tracking Food Intake vs. Intuitive Eating When Cutting & Bulking, the Pros & Cons of Lifting Wraps & Sleeves, How to Overcome Mental Blocks to Lifting Heavy & 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 tracking food intake vs. intuitively eating to cut or bulk, the pros & cons of protective gear such as knee wraps or sleeves, what to do about mental blocks when attempting to lift a heavy weight and how to deal with depression. Mind Pump out of the office: Adam’s ‘Baby Wedding’, Justin heads to Palm Desert and Sal to visit Yellowstone. (3:50) Mind Pump Live tickets selling fast! Get yours today! (16:27) A real-life horror story: Chernobyl. (17:12) Mind Pump recommends Agatha Christie's The ABC Murders on Amazon Prime. (22:21) Don’t call it a comeback...Toys ‘R’ Us is back from the dead! (23:51) How the ChiliPad ‘Ooler’ has been helping Justin and Adam sleep better in more ways than one. (27:53) Did hyenas live in Canada's Arctic during the last Ice Age? (34:25) The chemistry is real: Warriors’ Andre Iguodala reads aloud a hilarious story about Klay Thompson from his new book. (36:28) #Quah question #1 – You guys talk about intuitive eating. If you want to do a cut to lose body fat or spend time in a surplus to gain some muscle, would you go back to tracking intake or just consciously reduce or add food? (39:14) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on protective gear such as elbow, knee wraps or sleeves? For me, specifically, I’ve had an ACL and meniscus tear and feel the compression really helps when I get to my working sets for squatting. (47:04) #Quah question #3 – What advice do you have for mental blocks during a lift? I get in my own head on heavy squats and tend to psyche myself out of the lift. (52:52) #Quah question #4 – Have you ever thought you may have dealt with depression, but were never really sure? If so, what was it like for you? How was it to work and train with people who are suffering from depression? (58:07) People Mentioned Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Andre Iguodala (@andre) Instagram Klay Thompson (@klaythompson) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** Watch Chernobyl on HBO NOW | Available Now | HBO.com Agatha Christie's The ABC Murders They’re Back! Toys R Us Is Set To Reopen Later This Year Bone-Crushing Hyenas Lived in Canada's Arctic During the Last Ice Age The Sixth Man: A Memoir – Book by Andre Iguodala Warriors’ Andre Iguodala reads aloud hilarious story about Klay Thompson from ‘The Sixth Man’ book Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Osgood-Schlatter Disease (Knee Pain) - OrthoInfo - AAOS How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) Mind Pump Free Resources
1063: The Best Routines for Squats & Deadlifts, Advice for Sagging Tummy Skin, How to Identify Inflammation & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to know if you are experiencing inflammation, the best routines for squats and deadlifts, advice for moms worried about sagging tummy skin, Mind Pump's plan for evolving the podcast in the future. Mind Pump’s thoughts on energy drink brands, supplements and what they “claim” to do. (4:40) Should a dress code be required at schools or not? The guys talk parenting, girls becoming young women, the influence kids have on each other & MORE. (14:40) Are trees really talking to each other using an internet of fungus??!! (28:53) How the Chaga mushroom has anti-inflammatory properties for the gut. (31:25) What is the point?! KFC plans to introduce ‘vegan chicken burgers’ in the US. (35:20) True or False: The George Lucas Star Wars plot that didn’t come to be for episodes 7-9. (37:00) Mind Pump top dream guests revealed. (39:45) #Quah question #1 – How do you know if you're experiencing inflammation? What does inflammation really look like? (43:11) #Quah question #2 – Which of the following routines is best for squats, deadlifts, etc.: Working up to your heavy weight or starting with your heaviest weight? (52:39) #Quah question #3 – Any advice for mom’s worried about sagging tummy skin? Is there anything I can do to help or is surgery my only option? (57:20) #Quah question #4 – How do you plan on evolving the podcast in the future? (1:05:06) People Mentioned Joey Swoll (@joeyswoll) Instagram Tero Isokauppila (@iamtero) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Mark Cuban (@mcuban) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Students slam school dress code: 'It tells guys if she's wearing short shorts she's asking for it' Plants talk to each other using an internet of fungus Visit Four Sigmatic for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Ep. 777: Tero Isokauppila- The Magic of Mushrooms & the Real Story of Santa Claus A Critical Review on Health Promoting Benefits of Edible Mushrooms through Gut Microbiota KFC Plans to Debut Vegan Chicken in US | VegNews George Lucas reveals his plan for Star Wars 7 through 9—and it was awful Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** NSAID therapy effects on healing of bone, tendon, and the enthesis Mind Pump Free Resources
1062: Get Strong... Look Better Naked
Ep. 1062: Get Strong... Look Better Naked How strongman training can benefit YOU. (1:58) The differences between strength that is usable in the real world vs. the kind of strength that is not applicable. (3:41) The ‘novel’ strongman exercises that people don’t do anymore. Why not all exercises are created equal. (9:30) The misconceptions surrounding these exercises. Why the only way to grow is to change. (20:33) MAPS Strong break down, The phases involved, equipment needed, work sessions & MORE. (28:57) Who is MAPS Strong for? (43:35) People Mentioned Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building Oldtime Strongman Training Secrets Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1061: The Ideal Weight Lifting Tempo for Muscle Growth, How Proper Training Affects Appetite, the Benefits of Training with a Weighted Backpack & 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 using wall-sits to rehab an injury or fix an imbalance, why hunger goes up after a MAPS Anabolic foundational workout, slow controlled repetitions vs using some momentum for muscle growth, and the pros and cons of rucking or weighted backpack walking. Hear how Sal applies the ‘sober test’ to the guys. (5:05) The ‘supergroup’ is back together: The guys share the fallout from their group workout + PRx continuing to shock the guys with their newest products. (14:02) Why MOST supplements don’t do a whole lot. (22:20) Is a babies' temperament linked to their gut bacteria? (25:28) Artists of the past touring the country as holograms?? The evolution of AI and entertainment. (26:33) Update on the strange times surrounding Tony Robbins. (32:13) Random facts with Mind Pump: Were some of our former presidents' badasses?? (34:13) The current and troubled past of US/Iran relations. Why war is NOT good for an economy. (39:01) #Quah question #1 – Thoughts on wall-sits when trying to rehab an injury or fix an imbalance? (44:25) #Quah question #2 – I have been noticing the day post a MAPS Anabolic foundational session, my hunger goes through the roof. Is that a signal that I should increase my calories through healthy foods and undulate the rest of the week? (52:30) #Quah question #3 – What builds more muscle, slow controlled movements or weight moved with some momentum? (58:40) #Quah question #4 – What is your take on ‘rucking’ or weighted backpack walking? (1:07:33) People Mentioned Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Babies' Temperament Linked to Their Gut Bacteria Whitney Houston Hologram Tour, New Album in the Works Is Abraham Lincoln in the Wrestling Hall of Fame? Home | The Roosevelts | PBS What shooting down a $110M US drone tells us about Iran Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Mind Pump Free Resources
1060: Stephanie Greunke of the Whole Mamas Podcast
In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin speak with Stephanie Greunke of the Whole Mamas Podcast about health and nutrition pre, mid and post pregnancy. Why she created the Whole Mamas Club? (2:40) The misinformation surrounding pregnancy in our current culture. (5:21) How we are NOT eating in a way that is optimal for our health and fertility. (7:52) What are the common nutrition issues, she sees, with women NOT able to get pregnant? (10:14) What foods support healthy pre-conception pregnancy and post-partum? (12:00) The first trimester: What to look out for and expect. (16:54) The importance of sunlight pre and post pregnancy. (19:22) Why you SHOULD exercise while pregnant. (21:19) The fears surrounding birth. (27:47) The microbiome, probiotics, and birth. (35:19) The changes of nutrition pre, during and post pregnancy + the mysteries surrounding cravings. (38:35) Why she is an advocate of ‘maternal mental health’. (44:45) The ‘Four R Approach’ to mental health post-partum. (48:23) What can you do to set yourself up for success pre-baby? (54:40) Exercise recommendations post-partum. (58:34) The benefits and struggles surrounding breastfeeding + alternatives to breastmilk. (1:01:42) What are the best things a father can do to support this process? (1:12:44) Gestational diabetes and when/what to test for. (1:14:45) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Steph Greunke, MS, RD, PMH-C (@stephgreunke) Instagram Website Whole Mamas (@wholemamasclub) Instagram Website Podcast Melissa Hartwig Urban (@melissa_hartwig) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Exercise in pregnancy! Aerobic exercise during pregnancy influences infant heart rate variability at one month of age. Episode #62: Birth Traumas with Dr. Pauline Dillard, Ph.D. Meal Train | Meal Calendar for New Parents, Surgery, Illness, and More Mothers' Milk Bank | Get Breast Milk For Your Baby | Saving Infant Lives Goat Milk Formula | KABRITA USA Maternal Gatekeeping & Why It Matters for Children Five Questions With: A Gestational Diabetes Nutrition Expert
1059: How to Eat Healthy at Restaurants, Using Fitness to Become a Better Parent, Living Up to Other's Perceptions & 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 tips for eating healthy at restaurants, balancing training and being a great dad, living up to the image fans have of them and the sport they wished they had played. Sal is ‘well dressed’, thank you Vuroi. (4:07) What is Mind Pump’s ‘bread and butter’ when it comes to training? + The power of being comfortable in your own skin. (7:54) How Justin is challenging Skinny Dipped. (17:50) What drives the guys crazy? (20:30) Should people pay for things they said/wrote when they were kids? (23:53) Mind Pump recommends. (35:35) Over $1 billion worth of cocaine seized at Philadelphia port. (40:18) #Quah question #1 – What are some tips for eating healthy at restaurants? (44:01) #Quah question #2 – How do you balance training and being a great dad? I struggle with crazy guilt if I miss any of my 4-year old's life to train. (57:06) #Quah question #3 – Do you find it hard to live up to the image your listeners have of you? (1:03:26) #Quah question #4 – What sport do you wish you would have gotten into growing up? (1:11:24) People Mentioned Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Hodgetwins Official Instagram (@officialhodgetwins) Instagram Mark Manson (@markmansonnet) Instagram Historic Pictures (@historic) Instagram Chad Wesley Smith (@chadwesleysmith) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** High School Graduation Speech Goes Viral After Valedictorian Roasts Drunk Teacher And ‘Unavailable’ Counselor A Pro-Gun Parkland Shooting Survivor Had His Harvard Admission Revoked Over Racist Remarks You | Netflix Official Site Charles Harrelson, The Hitman Father Of Woody Harrelson Hackers (1995) - IMDb Mind Pump Ep. 1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Prophet's Prey (2015) | SHOWTIME Over $1 Billion Worth Of Cocaine Seized At Philadelphia Port, U.S. Attorney’s Office Says Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Mind Pump Ep. 952: Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Training Systems Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Hodgetwins Official Instagram (@officialhodgetwins) Instagram Mark Manson (@markmansonnet) Instagram Historic Pictures (@historic) Instagram Chad Wesley Smith (@chadwesleysmith) Instagram
1058: Ideal Rest Time Between Sets, How to Spot a Bogus Study, Morning Neck Pain Solutions & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best rest time in between sets for building muscle, what to do if you wake up with a kink in your neck or sore shoulders, how to tell whether a study is BS or not, and if the NBA should implement measures to limit injuries like Kevin Durant's and Klay Thompson's at the end of the season. Mind Pump tells all! Old and current significant others beware. (4:38) Once you go Felix Gray, you can’t go back. (10:18) Summer is here, it’s grilling season! Time to stock up that Butcher Box inventory. (16:32) Justin is looking for some ‘quality meat’ for the MAPS Programs & MORE. Slide into the DM’s if you live and breathe fitness. (21:00) Calling all male physique athletes and aspiring competitors: STOP it with the supplements! (23:00) How chronic inflammation makes you less motivated. (34:23) The importance of changing the atmosphere. Updates on the guy's current fitness programming. (36:04) Scientists have developed an ingenious way to convert blood into a universal donor type. (40:45) Facebook introduces Project Libra: The future is here! (42:56) #Quah question #1 – What is the best rest time in between sets for building muscle? (46:43) #Quah question #2 – If you wake up with a kink in your neck or sore shoulders, is it ok to prime and workout through the soreness? If the soreness is turning into pain, is it better to stop? (53:21) #Quah question #3 – How can you tell whether a study is BS or not? With so many contradictory studies, how can you tell what to believe? (1:02:31) #Quah question #4 – With both Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson going down with serious injuries at about the same time at the end of the season, do you think these injuries are due to overuse and lack of recovery? Do you think the NBA could or should put measures on these things from happening such as shorter playing seasons, etc.? (1:11:49) People Mentioned 4x Mr. Olympia Physique Champ (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Scott Stevenson (@fortitude_training) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! If interested in shooting to be featured in upcoming MAPS program or product – Email Justin Andrews: justin@mindpumpmedia.com How chronic inflammation may drive down dopamine and motivation These gut enzymes could save lives by converting Type A blood to Type O
1057: How to Get Stronger for Fat Loss & Muscle Building
In this episode of Mind Pump, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss strength... what it is, why it's important and how to build it. Why is strength an important thing? (1:20) The different types of strength. (4:22) What does it mean to be STRONG? (8:24) The importance of the central nervous system to maximize strength and skill. (13:37) Ways to get STRONGER. (24:16) Doing the RIGHT exercises to get stronger. (30:03) How mobility gets confused with flexibility. (37:45) The proper diet for strength. (39:30) Reasons why you are NOT getting stronger. (40:55) People Mentioned Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi) Instagram John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) Twitter Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Mind Pump 955: John Brenkus- 6x Emmy-Award Winning Creator, Host, & Producer of Sport Science Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1056: How to Maximize Muscle Growth by Lifting with a Full Range of Motion, the Role the Mind-Muscle Connection Plays in Hypertrophy, the Importance of Frequency for Muscle Development & 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 which builds more strength and muscle... locking out reps or keeping some flex to keep tension on the muscles, the importance of the mind-muscle connection for hypertrophy, the benefits of lifting unwieldy items like heavy bags or heavy slam balls compared to traditional barbells, and doing daily work on a muscle group to help with development. Mind Pump ‘Pop Culture’ Hour: How a GOOD movie will really affect you. (5:32) Anytime Fitness' body-shaming email is under fire. Is this ‘outrage culture’ going too far? (12:40) The cannabinoid ‘Entourage Effect’ explained, how NED stands out above the rest & MORE. (17:40) Mind Pump Live updates. (26:28) Mind Pump Kitchen ‘Organifi Brownies’ recipe. (30:05) Father’s Day weekend recap. (31:24) Netflix steps into the video game market: Smart move or not? (38:01) Why ‘new media’ is positioning itself to be the dominant form of how people view content. (46:13) #Quah question #1 – For exercises like a dumbbell bench press is it better to lock out your reps or keep constant tension on the pecs? My intention is overall strength and muscle gains. (50:37) #Quah question #2 – How important is the mind-muscle connection for hypertrophy? (56:55) #Quah question #3 – Can you explain the benefits of lifting more unwieldy items like heavy bags or heavy slam balls, compared to traditional barbells that are easier to grip? Can one achieve as much strength and muscle gain maneuvering as a 50 lb. barbell vs. a 50 lb. slam ball? (1:05:55) #Quah question #4 – Do you suggest doing daily work on a muscle group, such as daily core work, to help with development? (1:15:25) People Mentioned Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Westworld - Official Website for the HBO Series - HBO.com Woman ‘horrified’ by gym's body-shaming email: 'Call it what it is ...FAT' Mind Pump 985: Mark Mastrov- Fitness Industry Empire Builder, NBA Owner & Original Mind Pump Mentor Visit Ned for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Vegan Chocolate Chunk Protein Brownies – Organifi Blog Netflix Takes Baby Steps Into Video Gaming - Fortune Stranger Things | Netflix Official Site You vs. Wild | Netflix Official Site What's Behind Netflix's Podcast Ambitions? - Vulture Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development – Book by Brooks D Kubik Mind Pump Free Resources
1055: Almost 30 with Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik
In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin talk with Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 podcast. The story of Almost 30: Live on tour. (2:26) What have they learned in the space since coming in? (7:39) Growing pains of scaling a business. (11:16) What have been ‘pivotal’ moments in their business? (13:15) Social media do’s and don'ts to stay authentic to your brand. (15:30) What are the biggest mistakes they have made in their business? (26:48) Why you shouldn’t ‘pick up the brick’ when it comes to the current cancel culture. (30:50) Have they had controversial guests on their show? (39:22) Women vs. Men dynamics. (44:00) The evolution of their podcast. (48:35) The struggles of keeping their relationships ‘private’ having a successful podcast. (51:28) The challenges of being a ‘successful’ woman dating in this current climate: Tapping into your feminine/masculine traits. (59:18) Almost 30 on their ayahuasca experiences. (1:06:58) The growing opportunities a podcast provides you. (1:11:24) The most recent takeaways they have taken from their guest(s). (1:13:45) The future of Almost 30. (1:23:02) Featured Guest(s)/People Mentioned ALMOST 30 #almost30nation (@almost30podcast) • Instagram KRISTA WILLIAMS (@hundredblog) • Instagram Lindsey Simcik (@lindseysimcik) • Instagram Website Podcast TASH SULTANA (@tashsultanaofficial) Instagram Tim Braun (@TimBraunMedium) Twitter Gerard Armond Powell (@gerardarmondpowell) Instagram John Wineland (@john_wineland) Instagram Millana Snow (@millanasnow) Instagram Dan Savage (@dansavage) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Podcast Pro Is The Concept Of Brand Loyalty Dying? - Forbes Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships – Book by Christopher Ryan Ep. 216 – Sh*t The Moon Said: Gerard Powell on How Ayahuasca Saved His Life Ep. 96 - Relationship Coach + Teacher John Wineland on Creating and Sustaining the Intimacy We... Ep. 81 Your New Formula For Manifesting Your Dream Life With Lacy Phillips Ep. 152 - Savage Love: An Honest Look at Monogamy, Sex, & LGBTQ Rights with Dan Savage
1054: The Truth About BCAAs, the Pros & Cons of Lifting Belts, the Kid's Snack Bamboozle & 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 BCAAs and whether they are necessary when eating a high protein diet, the impact a weight belt has on lower back health, whether kids need to snack constantly and advice to a new trainer as they start their health and fitness career. Adam & Catrina’s MASSIVE upcoming baby shower, wedding talk, the need to have a party for everything, being responsible with your money & MORE. (6:01) Justin speaks on why he visited the ‘movement wizard’ Dr. Justin Brink. (22:55) The guys speak on the ‘devastating’ injury to Kevin Durant. How these athletes are signing up to sacrifice their body. (30:10) The history of ‘red light’ therapy and its importance with your recovery. (37:57) The potential implications of these ‘deepfake’ videos. (42:26) Mind Pump Recommends Black Godfather on Netflix. (53:22) The earliest evidence for cannabis smoking discovered in ancient tombs. (55:00) Justin Bieber back peddles on the proposed MMA fight with Tom Cruise. (1:01:40) #Quah question #1 – Is using BCAAs and amino acid supplements in a high protein diet a waste of money or still beneficial? (1:05:32) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on wearing a lifting belt every time when lifting heavy? Can it make the lower back weaker or does it actually protect against injury? (1:17:39) #Quah question #3 – Do kids actually need to be snacking constantly or is that just what the kid snack industry wants us to think? (1:25:59) #Quah question #4 – What advice would you give to a new trainer as they start their health and fitness career? (1:33:34) People Mentioned Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Kevin Durant confirms he suffered ruptured right Achilles Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Improve the Health of Your Skin with Red and Near Infrared Light Therapy From deepfake to "cheap fake," it's going to be harder than ever to tell what's true on your favorite apps and websites The fight to stay ahead of deepfake videos before the 2020 US election The Black Godfather | Netflix Official Site Earliest evidence for cannabis smoking discovered in ancient tombs Justin Bieber Says He was Just Playing About Fighting Tom Cruise Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources
1053: How to Stop Bingeing, Whole Body Workouts vs Body Part Splits, the Impact of Alcohol on Workouts & MORE!
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about influencers and bodybuilders who use body part splits instead of whole body workouts, the best way to stop bingeing, how alcohol affects workouts, and if they would ever do a powerlifting competition. Mind Pump: Preparing you for the end of the world. (5:07) Mind Pump’s newest sponsor providing the audience their BEST night's sleep, ChiliPad. (10:17) The myths surrounding the percentage of marriages that end in divorce. (18:45) ‘Mukbang’ the new YouTube sensation! (30:28) How Spotify pursues emotional surveillance for global profit. Going down the rabbit hole of the future of marketing/advertising with Mind Pump. (34:05) Beverly Hills becomes the first U.S. city to ban tobacco sales. (44:30) The importance of taking sleep seriously and testing your levels when it comes to your gains. (48:10) At what point will eating fish not be considered healthy? Monterey Bay littered with tiny plastic pieces, a new study finds. (52:57) Mind Pump pop culture hour. (55:14) #Quah question #1 – You have talked about why whole-body workouts tend to be superior to splits, but it seems all the influencers and bodybuilders on social media utilize a body part split and look amazing. Can you speak to this? I am someone wants to transform my body. (1:00:05) #Quah question #2 – What's the best way to stop or help with a pretty bad bingeing problem? My relationship with food has been so bad for so long, I just can’t seem to figure out how to fix it. (1:11:58) #Quah question #3 – How does alcohol affect your gym routine? (1:24:01) #Quah question #4 - Would you guys ever do a powerlifting competition? Why or why a not? (1:33:27) People Mentioned Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Sandra Lee, MD, FAAD, FAACS (@drpimplepopper) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “MPOOLER” at checkout** iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us – Book by Jean M. Twenge PhD What Is the Divorce Rate, Really? Mukbang Millionaire: Inside the slurp-tacular success of a shellfish-sucking superstar Spotify turns our emotions into data, and then profits off of them Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Laws Governing Subliminal Messages in Advertisements | Chron.com Beverly Hills becomes first U.S. city to ban tobacco sales Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Swings in dad's testosterone affects the family -- for better or worse -- after baby arrives Levels of plastic pollution in Monterey Bay rival those in Great Pacific Garbage Patch Big Little Lies - Official Website for the HBO Series - HBO.com Mind Pump Free Resources
1052: Why Fasting May Be Making You Fat
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about fasting, what it is, how it has become mainstream, the benefits of fasting, the downsides of fasting and in particular how fasting may, in fact, be contributing to accumulating excess body fat. How fasting has become the new “diet”. (2:35) The evolution of fasting + the different types of ‘fasts’. (4:39) The benefits of going without food. (11:10) Why fasting may be making you fat. (31:55) Mind Pump Recommends: Who is fasting FOR? How LONG should the fast be? (50:11) The RIGHT way to do a fast. (54:09) People Mentioned Valter Longo - Wikipedia Hodgetwins Official Instagram (@officialhodgetwins) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system The Warburg Effect: How Does it Benefit Cancer Cells? Fasting and Caloric Restriction in Cancer Prevention and Treatment. To fast, or not to fast before chemotherapy, that is the question Intermittent Fasting Made Easy @Hodgetwins Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Intermittent Fasting Guide | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump How to Use Fasting to Build Muscle, Lose Fat and Improve Health - MPTv Mind Pump Free Resources