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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497: Reverse Dieting to Speed Up Metabolism, Intuitive Cutting & Bulking, Healthy Running Tips & MORE
Kimera-Quah! iTunes Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their thoughts on the reverse dieting trend to speed up metabolism, how to cut and bulk after years of counting calories, safely incorporating running into routine, their opinion on people who quit their steroid cycle and claim to be natural. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can) Sal’s trip to Yosemite (3:01) Formula to getting more views on YouTube / How videos go viral? (7:22) Grounding talk (9:19) o Flow of electrons from earth to your body o Walking on the beach Adam’s spa refuge getaway (15:46) The Refuge (Carmel, CA) Justin takes the kids to Monster Jam (19:52) Chubby bunny contest Quah Question #1 – What are their thoughts on reverse dieting to speed up metabolism? (23:16) o Slowly bringing calories up o Stay active o Good hormone profile o Balance of performance gains vs. longevity Quah Question #2 – After years of counting calories, how should someone bulk? (34:50) o Dick-do o Measure performance o Cut out carbs o Focus on quality of nutrients o Not in tune with your body Quah Question #3 – How can you run safely? (43:22) o MPTv – Hip Health Series o Treat as a skill o Address your imbalances first Quah Question #4 – What is their opinion of people who quit their steroid cycle and then claim to be natural? (58:32) o Genetics o Articulate journey and be real about it o Get yourself in best shape of your life all natural
496: Tom Bilyeu on How to Thrive in Business & Life
In this second interview of Quest co-founder Tom Bilyeu, Sal, Adam & Justin visit him in Los Angeles for a fascinating two hour interview where he discusses using stories and entertainment to transform the world, lessons to be gained from Disney, the power of giving, being driven by beauty and rage and what it takes to thrive in work, business and life in general. You can find Tom @tombilyeu or at www.impacttheory.com Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company’s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at www.bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Intro to interview with Tom Bilyeu (03:59) Tom explains Impact Theory (9:20) o How do you give meaning/hope on a global scale through narrative o Book, comic books, movies, TV shows and video games o Total merchandising strategy o Disney model Tom explains his thoughts on narrative (20:30) o Through entertainment Where does Tom’s passion come from? (32:48) o Mother Theresa o People’s belief in themselves o Possibly of hope How does he bring in the guests for Impact Theory? Stories from guests he has had on. (36:09) o Wants to bring people up to showcase their talents o Obsessed with great minds o V.S. Ramachandran o David Eagleman How is he gaining his audience to the show? (48:00) o App’s o Social Media How did go about making the transition from Quest? Feel about people not taking him seriously? (51:37) o Netflix, iTunes, Spotify, Disney models o Companies staying predatory What does he see the most common mistakes are with new businesses? (1:06:39) o Asking for money too soon o Need to build an audience first o Offer freebies Importance of having a community / How does he determine if a company has a large enough audience? (1:13:44) What advice would he offer a person trying to create a social business/brand? (1:25:07) o Create a product that will help people / add value to their life o Create a brand built on connection with audience o Be authentic o Be consistent o Find influencers and share their content / comment o Be disciplined o Magic analogy Being self aware and traits in people he wants to develop (1:38:23) o Grand ambition o Drive o Compassion What does his company culture look like? Plans to add players to his company? Deals with entitlement culture? (1:50:36) o Continuity players o Lynch pin o Intra-preneurs o True entrepreneurs o Intern program o Don’t have scarcity mentality What is in store for Impact Theory? Feel about viral videos and haters? Incubating companies How far away is he from releasing Impact Theory’s first narrative?
495: Substituting Lifting for Cardio, Best Workouts for Steroid Users, Getting Out of a Funk & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Big Top Beard Company (bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether lifting is enough cardio for health, how to get out of a funk, if MAPS Anywhere is only for times you don't have access to a gym and should workouts to accommodate steroid use. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can) Mind Pump love connection – ft. “Ben Zorn” (0:00) New Sponsor “Big Top Beard Company” (14:07) o Why women are so attracted to beards Quah Question #1 – Is lifting enough cardio for health? (17:03) o Healthy and longevity or for performance and endurance o NEAT o Enjoying life o Moving more Quah Question #2 – How do the guys get out of a funk? (24:00) o Get up and just move o Acknowledge your situation and become aware Quah Question #3 – Is MAPS Anywhere (White) only for if you don’t have access to a gym? (37:04) o Connection factor o Use a bridge to new program Quah Question #4 – How should someone on gear (anabolic steroids) change their workout? (45:14) o You can get away with a lot more o Get yourself in the best shape first natural o Don’t get addicted to the pump in the gym Related Links/Products Mentioned Big Top Beard Company o Discount code – “mindpump” Do Women Prefer Men With Beards? (article) Mel Robbins TEDx Talk: How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over MAPS Anywhere (White) / Mind Pump 30 Days of Coaching People Mentioned: Ben Zorn - @benzornlife (Instagram) o http://www.zornfitness.com Dr. Layne Norton @biolayne (Instagram) Mel Robbins
494: How to Squat Like a Pro with Dr. Justin Brink
In this episode, Dr. Justin Brink chats with Sal, Adam & Justin on what it takes to squat like a pro, increase performance and get the most out of exercise and your body for the long haul. This episode corresponds with our free "Squat Like a Pro" series on Mind Pump TV, our YouTube Channel. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company’s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at www.bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Biggest issues with people and their squat (1:10) o Mobility issues o Feet o Short foot How do you incorporate working on imbalances during the day? Working on your foot mobility? (5:51) o Teach the person how to stand.... Tripod (heel, big toe, small toe) o Then how to walk o Barefoot – Taking your shoes off! How does he feel about insoles / Feet being too sensitive (16:00) How can someone start to build connectivity, if they have none? (18:55) o Quad set (tension) o Stem machine o Taping Discussion about massage and feeling your body (26:26) o You are what you eat o Movement How fundamental is a squat? (28:40) o Everyone should be able to squat (barring any injuries) o People don’t want to think o Butt wink discussion o Control of lumbar spine o Owning the movement o Feel your body o Slow down and control your movement o Work within the range of motion that you have o Slowly use crutches to work in new range of motion and remove when comfortable(connected) o Tissue change (PRIME your body) – sitting in car (driving) Move more! / Final take aways (51:16) o Know your limits before you begin anything o Mind to body connection o Go to Mind Pump TV – “Squat like a Pro” series
493: Getting Back on Track with Diet, Anti-Depressants & Fitness, the Most Important Aspect of Personal Care & MORE
Kimera-Quah! iTunes Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how anti-depressants affect fitness, their current fitness goals, what to do when you have fallen off the wagon with diet and the most important aspect of personal care. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can) Guys discuss Easter festivities (4:33) -Online dating -Avoiding nutrition talk on holidays/with friends and family Quah Question #1 - How do antidepressants affect fitness? (28:26) - SSRI - Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor - Causes weight gain - Increases serotonin - Erectile dysfunction - Take drugs to help them get up and do something - Gut health Quah Question #2 - What are the guy’s current fitness goals? (36:00) - Working on Imbalances (Adam) - Being comfortable in his own skin (Adam) - Focusing on conditioning and durability (Justin) - Sled pulls, jump rope and macebell training - Upping cholesterol next 14 days (Sal) Quah Question #3 – What do you do when you slip off your pre-competition diet? (57:07) · Don’t try to make up for it · Reverse dieting · Train like it’s a sport, not for leisure Quah Question #4 – What is the most important aspect of personal care? (1:13:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Antidepressants and the Placebo Effect (study) The Gut-Brain Axis: The Missing Link in Depression Average life span of different countries The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*** – Mark Manson (book) People Mentioned: Dr. Brett McCabe Jack LaLanne
492: Box 'N Life Interviews Mind Pump (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin are on the other end of the mics as they are interviewed by Olympic medalist Tony Jeffries and Glenn Holmes of Box 'N Burn and the Box 'N Life podcast down in Los Angeles, California. (www.boxnburn.com) This is PART 1 of a two part episode. To listen to PART 2 go to the Box 'N Life podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, Stitcher and other popular podcasting apps. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company’s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at www.bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Introduction of Tony Jefferies and Glen Holmes (2:09) o Their certification at Mind Pump Media coming up Discussion into accents / language among communities (5:27) o Emoji’s o VR Porn Where do the Mind Pump guys get all their knowledge from? (12:44) o Passion and constantly learning o Internships and apprentices What is their take of fasting protocols/benefits? (20:04) o Very individual o Good relationship with food o Time windows o Mental clarity o Not to fast for weight loss Thoughts on cheat meal/day (30:09) o Keto diet o Lactose intolerant How to research information / opposing arguments? (36:55) o Ideologies Related Links/Products Mentioned Mind Pump 30 Days of Coaching (Studies now linked!) Box N Burn Academy Box N Life podcast (iTunes) The Emoji Is the Birth of a New Type of Language (article) Calorie Data to Be Posted at Most Chains (article) Fasting Guide Does Intermittent Fasting Boost Your Metabolism? (article) Are Native Americans, as a rule, lactose-intolerant? (article) People Mentioned: Dr. Valter Longo Robb Wolf Paul Chek
491: Future of VR & AI in Fitness, Training with Adrenal Fatigue, Correcting Asymmetrical Recruitment Patterns & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Big Top Beard Company (bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about asymmetrical soreness and asymmetrical recruitment patterns, the impact of VR and AI on fitness and Mind Pump, training with adrenal fatigue and how the name Mind Pump was born. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can) Adam's TSA experience (5:06) --United Airlines Debacle --Police Officer body cams --Transparency is key Quah Question #1 - Does asymmetrical soreness indicate asymmetrical imbalances? (25:54) --Use dumbbells to find imbalances --Unilateral training Quah Question #2 – How do you see VR (Virtual Reality) tech and AI (Artificial Intelligence) impacting the fitness industry and Mind Pump? (35:13) --Online coaching exploding --Group training exploding --Devices that can measure how your body reacts to food, etc. instantly --Anything that can be free, will be free Quah Question #3 – What are your thoughts on training with adrenal fatigue? (47:28) --Leaky gut syndrome --Eliminating gluten --Traditional strength training, NEAT, probiotics, no cardio --Eat cooked vegetables Quah Question #4 – How did they come up with the name Mind Pump? (55:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned United Airlines Viral Video (YouTube) MPTv “How to build your butt” series (YouTube) People Mentioned: Robb Wolf Tom Bilyeu
490: How to Win at Sex, Fitness & Life
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss a variety of topics... sex, drugs, fitness, fat loss, etc. and how up your chances at satisfaction in all areas. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company’s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at www.bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Guys talk shop about the growth of Mind Pump (2:21) --Realism --Consulting on social media accounts --Being self-aware Real talk about parenting / Childhood memories (18:10) --Sex talk --Drugs --Believe in the magic (ie: Santa Claus, Easter Bunny) --Elf on the shelf --D.A.R.E. What drives the guys / Checking themselves / Real talk (1:06:01) --Helping the less fortunate --Loving yourself --Evaluate your emotions Related Links/Products Mentioned Madonna Complex People Mentioned: Tom Bilyeu Steve Jobs Elon Musk Tony Robbins
489: Identifying & Avoiding Overtraining, Fat Grips for Grip Strength, Horrible Fitness Trends & MORE
Kimera-Quah! iTunes Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about avoiding overtraining, using fat grips to improve grip strength, training people who lose motivation and how to get them back on track and current favorite fitness trends and some of the worst fitness trends they have ever seen. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can) Calling a woman a “girl” discussion (1:59) o Identity politics o Sensitivity / being offended o Being manipulated Quah Question #1 – You guys are preaching not running your body into the ground and not over-training, so why the insanity in MAPS Aesthetic: Phase 3 (MAPS Black)? (16:49) o More experienced o Higher volume o Listening to your body and modifying o Run down vs Challenging Quah Question #2 – What is your take on FAT grips for strengthening grip? (28:00) o Isolating strength in that range of motion o Different hand positions / adaptation Quah Question #3 – Have you ever trained someone who has lost motivation for training? How to do counter this and get them back into fitness? (39:00) o Coaching method o Give people options o Laying out expectations Quah Question #4 - What are your worst/favorite fitness trends? (47:43) o Stability equipment as replacement for big lifts o Introduction of circuit training o Vanity o Men’s/Women's Bodybuilding/Physique competitions o Functional patterns o Mobility trends o Functional / Holistic practices Related Links/Products Mentioned “Sick of people calling women girls” (Article) The silent epidemic of male suicide (Medical Journal article) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (study) Wim Hof Method Certification (Mind Pump Media) Sal Di Stefano (Instagram) – “A Healthy Brain is Essential for a Healthy Mind” (post from April 10, 2017)
488: Jamie Wheal- Stealing Fire Co-Author on Optimizing Human Performance
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin interview Jamie Wheal, Executive Director of Flow Genome Project (flowgenomeproject.com) and Co-Author of Stealing Fire (stealingfirebook.com) and dive into fascinating and controversial subjects including using psychedelics to induce flow states. Jamie is a leading expert on the neuro-physiology of human performance. His work ranges from Fortune 500 companies like Cisco, Google, and Nike, to the U.S. Naval War College and Red Bull. He combines a background in expeditionary leadership, wilderness medicine and surf rescue, with over a decade advising high-growth companies on strategy, execution and leadership. He speaks to diverse and high-performing communities such as Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Summit Series, and MaiTai Global on the intersection of science and high performance. At the Flow Genome Project, he leads a team of the world’s top scientists, athletes and artists dedicated to mapping the genome of the peak-performance state known as Flow. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company’s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Does Jaime think we are just scratching the surface regarding micro dosing with top athletes/performers? / Explain difference between micro dose and regular dose of psychedelics? (1:18) What does science say on micro dosing, museum dosing and massive dosing? Are there studies showing the differences? (2:40) Mob mentality discussion (13:56) What are the things that have stuck with him from his experiences at Burning Man? (17:50) What is the hedonic calendar? How did he come up with it? (20:31) o How important that we have checks and balances? What is the newest science out regarding psychedelics? (28:48) o What experiences has he heard from people doing for first time? Did any ideas change since writing the book? o Any push back from community? Altered states of economy discussion (39:00) o Antidepressants o Porn Advanced learning discussion (47:56) o Navy Seals / Float tanks o A.I. o What does he see in the next 25 years that people will trip off on? What is the difference between psychedelics? (1:00:15) o LSD vs. Psilocybin mushrooms o Nootropics tribe How did get connected with Steven Kotler? (1:11:30) o How was it working with him? o What was their drive to write about this topic? What are his hopes regarding psychedelics and their legal usage? o Athletes using them to increase performance? How does Jaime communicate this topic to kids? (1:23:02) What is next for Steven? (1:27:07) o Pop-up locations o Recapture the Rapture (next book)
487: Best Deadlift Grip, Postnatal Recovery, Biggest Mistake New Trainers Make & MORE
Big Top Beard Company Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Big Top Beard Company (bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about postnatal recovery, the best deadlift grip, the biggest mistake they see new trainers make and the keys to being happy. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can) Signs the guys are getting older / Staying up on new trends (1:03) Quah Question #1: Postnatal recovery tips once clear for exercise? (15:39) o Focusing on core stability / Reactivation of muscles o Isometric work / Focus on tension and reconnection o Listen to your body o Pre-phase MAPS Anabolic / MAPS Anywhere without AMP sessions Quah Question #2 – Best deadlift grips? (29:32) o Hook grip – Pro/Cons o Wrist wraps – Pro/Cons o Over/Under – Pro/Cons o Over/Over – Pro/Cons Quah Question #3 – Biggest mistake they see new trainers making? / Their biggest mistakes? (39:23) o Intensity driven o High turnover rate o Don’t believe in their own value Quah Question #4 – What is the key to being happy? (51:27) o Do things that are easy o Emotional / Mental component o Meaning / Purpose o Perspective / Silver lining / Battling ego Related Links/Products Mentioned Deactivation of hip flexors / Stomach vacuums videos (MPTv on YouTube) What is a doula? Odd’s you need a C-section (article) Risk of children born through C-section (study) Using wrist wraps causes recruitment patterns (article) Wim Hof Method Certification Signup (Mind Pump Media Center) Men who are married live longer than men who are single (Harvard study) Blue zone’s: Friends Nourish the Mind and Body (article) People Mentioned: Layne Norton - @biolayne (Instagram) Build a stronger grip for the better deadlift and stronger hands (article) Wim Hoff - @iceman_hof (Instagram) Wim Hof Method (website) Justin Wren – @TheBigPygmy (Instagram) Redemption Shot: Justin Wren’s path from drug addict to the Congo (article)
486: Achieving Maximum Gains with the Minimum Effort
In a world where slick marketing and dramatic promises capture people's attention and dollars, are people really directing their time money and effort into those things that matter most and produce the most benefit in their lives? In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin explore how to get the most out of your time and dollars, whether it be to build muscle or just to enjoy life. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee, Mind Pump's first official sponsor, at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!
486: Achieving Maximum Gains with Minimum Effort
In a world where slick marketing and dramatic promises capture people's attention and dollars, are people really directing their time money and effort into those things that matter most and produce the most benefit in their lives? In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin explore how to get the most out of your time and dollars, whether it be to build muscle or just to enjoy life. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee, Mind Pump's first official sponsor, at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!
485: Fruit Sugar vs Other Sugar, Protein Fasting, Building Functional Muscle & MORE
Kimera-Quah! iTunes Review Winners In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how an athlete can gain functional muscle mass unlike a bodybuilder, tips to stay on heels throughout entire standard barbell squat, the difference between sugar from fruit and other sugar and how many grams of protein you should aim for when protein "fasting." Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can) Guys talk about psychedelics / Good or bad? / Masturbation on the rise? (4:39) Quah Question #1 - How can an athlete gain functional muscle mass unlike a bodybuilder? (23:19) Quah Question #2 - Any tips how to stay on heels the entire duration of barbell squat? (38:05) Quah Question #3 - Is sugar from fruit different from any other sugar? (48:58) Quah Question #4 - How many grams of protein should you aim for protein fasting? (58:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Article regarding masturbation among US adolescents Sexy athlete bundle (MAPS GREEN/BLACK) MPTv Mind Pump 30 days of coaching 57 Names of Sugar Your brain on sugar (article) Robb Wolf video post on chocolate (Instagram) - Posted April 4th, 2017 Robb Wolf interview with Mind Pump - Ep. 482 Fasting mimicking diet (study) People Mentioned: Robb Wolf (Instagram) @dasrobbwolf
484: Optimizing Performance & Health in Times of Stress
The fitness industry is great at pumping people up, pushing for more intensity and equating success and moving forward with how hard you push. However, is this the best way to optimize performance, health and even your gains in the gym, especially if you are pushing yourself in multiple areas? Probably not. In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin talk about how to optimize your performance and health and maintain balance in times of stress. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee, Mind Pump's first official sponsor, at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!