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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1504: Balancing Fat Loss & Muscle Gain Goals, What to Do When You Hit a Plateau, When to Change up Your Workout & More (Listener Live Coaching)
New UFC Gym Grand Opening in Mind Pump’s neck of the woods. (3:45) Mind Pump Reminisces: The old school culture of creating successful gyms. (5:58) The growing trend of ‘helicopter parenting’ and the dangerous consequences from it. (19:18) How Adam has been using the ChiliPad to wake up naturally in the morning. (24:03) Weird News with Sal: Whale vomit is worth how much?! (25:58) Caldera is a HIT with men! (30:36) Micro-dosing and self-awareness. (31:41) #Quah question #1 – How can I break out of a plateau? (42:55) #Quah question #2 – How can I balance fat loss while maintaining my muscle-building goals? (50:56) #Quah question #3 – Advice on when to know it’s time to change up my programming and nutrition? (59:18) #Quah question #4 – How can I get to my goal of 14% body fat the right way? (1:06:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Get in Shape for Summer – Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout Mind Pump #1390: The State Of The Gym Industry With UFC Gym President Adam Sedlack Mind Pump #985: Mark Mastrov- Fitness Industry Empire Builder, NBA Owner & Original Mind Pump Mentor 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 The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Best Mattress Cooling Pads From Consumer Reports' Tests Thailand woman finds whale vomit worth Rs 2 crore while walking along the beach Visit Caldera Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Columbia professor: I do heroin regularly for ‘work-life balance’ #1593 - Dr. Carl Hart - The Joe Rogan Experience - Spotify MAPS Powerlift | Muscular Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System The Hip Airplane - Squat University MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Macro Guidelines for Building Muscle – Mind Pump Blog Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Anywhere | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Carl Hart (@carlhart) Instagram
1503: The Ideal Amount of Protein for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss, How to Know If You Have Good Muscle Building Genes, Walking for Fat Loss & More
Sal’s baby monitor snafu. (6:15) The funny ways guys try to impress girls. (14:05) When Sci-fi movie plots come to life. (17:42) Will gyms survive the pandemic? (18:25) Have we lost our common sense of morality? (24:03) Are we predisposed to have genetically gifted body parts? (35:37) Red light therapy and recovery. (41:25) #Quah question #1 – Is it true that shorter walks of 30 minutes or less will primarily burn sugar and carbs, while longer walks will primarily burn fat? (44:21) #Quah question #2 – How can you know how good your muscle-building genes are? Wrist, ankle, and neck measurements? What would be good measurements as opposed to bad? (47:50) #Quah question #3 – I'm an old has been and want to look and feel like I can still f*** s*** up! What program would I do for that? (54:33) #Quah question #4 – Why do most calorie and macro calculators still use the old school 1 gram pound per body weight and even above 1.2 grams while cutting? When most recent studies show no benefits for muscle building or fat loss in going above 0.7 grams per pound? (56:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Bikini Spring Bundle – Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Great apes at San Diego Zoo become first non-humans to receive COVID-19 vaccine Which states have dropped mask mandates and why J&J's Covid-19 Vaccine Is Safe and Effective, FDA Says 6 Dr. Seuss books won't be published anymore because they portray people in 'hurtful and wrong' ways The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure Mind Pump # Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth: 1322: What’s Your Real Muscle Building Potential? (And How To Get There…) Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Optimal Performance and Recovery with Light Therapy - Joovv Laws of thermodynamics - Wikipedia How Your Genetics Influence Your Muscle Building Potential – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Strong | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Fasting and Cancer: The Science Behind This Treatment Method Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1502: How to Drink & Stay Fit
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk about how to enjoy drinking alcohol and still achieve your fitness goals. The fascinating and surprising statistics surrounding drinking alcohol. (2:24) Then and Now: How the guys address the alcohol conversation to their clients. (7:36) How to drink and stay fit for the party animal. (11:11) What alcohol does to the body. (16:18) What you can do to help mitigate the effects of too much alcohol and the value of pacing yourself. (22:57) Diet and alcohol. (26:12) The alcohols with the least amount of physical effects on the body. (29:46) Addressing your behaviors/psychology and building your self-awareness around alcohol. (31:13) Why it is good to have hard rules for yourself. (35:45) The Mind Pump formula for drinking and staying fit. (41:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Bikini Spring Bundle - Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Wine, beer, cocktails: How many alcoholic drinks are too many? Global Drinking Demographics Drinking Ages Around The World Mind Pump # 1345: 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Activated charcoal detox: Does it work? Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout* Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1501: The Fat Burning Zone Myth, How to Build Side Butt, Supplements That Are Worth Buying & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the “fat burning zone,” how to train and grow the gluteus medius, what supplements are worth spending big money on and which ones to avoid, and how to stay motivated when you have reached most of your natural potential. The release of Sal’s book is nearly here! (4:57) The controversy surrounding Mr. Potato Head. (12:04) The truth behind Orangetheory’s EPOC “afterburn” effect claims. (14:18) Mind Pump Workouts: Updates on their current training, nutrition, and challenges. (23:22) How to wean yourself off caffeine using Organifi’s red juice. (27:03) Mind Pump love drones. (29:35) The guys are REALLY into UFOs. (32:15) The dangers of ‘cock fighting’. (37:32) What country is the leader in ‘party drug’ consumption? (40:48) The SARMS market is booming! (42:52) How Paleo Valley’s beef sticks have ruined all beef jerky for the guys. (45:03) The value of following a structured workout to keep you on track. (46:24) #Quah question #1 – Is the “fat-burning zone” a real thing? (49:09) #Quah question #2 - How should one train and grow the gluteus medius? (56:52) #Quah question #3 - What supplements are worth spending big money on and which ones can I save on? (1:00:48) #Quah question #4 - How do you stay motivated when you have reached most of your natural potential? (1:05:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout Mr. Potato Head drops the mister, sort of Critical race theory - Wikipedia The Truth About Orangetheory's Billion-Dollar Fitness Empire We Burn as Many Calories as Hunter-Gatherers, So What Makes Us Fat? Exercise vs. Diet? What Children of the Amazon Can Teach Us About Weight Gain Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** World’s First Supersonic Unmanned Combat Drone Reaches Speeds Of Over 1,500mph Pilot reports UFO, says missile-like object flew over plane during flight to Phoenix JRE #1315 - Bob Lazar & Jeremy Corbell Rooster kills man at illegal cockfight in India Mapping international drug use through the world's largest wastewater study Mind Pump #922: John Romano Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Effects of Cardio Training on the Body – Mind Pump Blog NEAT vs. Cardio for Maximum Calorie Burn – Mind Pump Blog The BEST Side Butt Exercise! (SUMO DEADLIFT) - Mind Pump TV Strengthen Lateral Movement with a Lateral Sled Pull – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump #1235: The 5 Most Overrated Supplements Mind Pump #1227: The 5 Most Important Supplements To Take Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements Mind Pump #1322: What’s Your Real Muscle Building Potential? (And How To Get There…) The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1500: Seven Lies Fitness Influencers Love to Tell
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin uncover seven lies that are commonly spread by fitness influencers. How the old tricks still work. (2:15) The challenges of these “new” fitness influencers. (5:19) The Seven Lies Fitness Influencers Love to Tell. (5:58) #1 – They are natural. (6:12) #2 – The way to get to your goals is “no days off” and “beast mode.” (13:45) #3 – Take something popular and counter it for attention and clicks. (20:00) #4 – How cardio is the best way to burn body fat. (30:13) #5 – Supplements make a HUGE difference. (37:05) #6 – Protein doesn’t make you fat. (43:52) #7 – There is an anabolic window and using fasting as a way to diet. (45:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! February Promotion: Phase II Bundle The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – Mind Pump Blog Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Best Exercises if You Want to Build a Great Physique – Mind Pump Blog 5 Most Important Exercises for Muscle Growth in an Effective Routine – Mind Pump Blog Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog We Burn as Many Calories as Hunter-Gatherers, So What Makes Us Fat? New drug that controls your appetite shows promising results in the fight against obesity Mind Pump #1235: The 5 Most Overrated Supplements Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake - Mind Pump Media Importance Of The Anabolic Window – Mind Pump Fasting is a Terrible Way to Lose Weight – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joey Swoll (@joeyswoll) Instagram Paige Hathaway (@paigehathaway) Instagram Devin Physique (@devinphysique) Instagram
1499: What to Do to Get Past a Sticking Point in a Lift, How to Build Muscle & Improve Sports Performance at the Same Time, Strategies for Combating Headaches & Migraines & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Courteney Andrews likes to have a good time. (4:31) Mind Pump Confessions: The guy's reckless driving days as young men. (8:44) Is society being degraded by the ‘helicopter’ parent? (24:52) The biggest risks the guys have taken. (28:38) How the guys use Organifi Pure to enhance their cognitive abilities. (32:35) Mind Pump Debates: Fitness trends for 2021 and will we see an increase or decrease in results working out from home versus going to a gym? (34:25) #Quah question #1 – Can you build muscle while pursuing rock climbing? (48:13) #Quah question #2 – Any tips to get past a sticking point in a lift? (54:53) #Quah question #3 – What's the best way to balance strength and performance when training for a competition? (1:02:56) #Quah question #4 – Any advice for someone who frequently gets headaches or migraines when deadlifting and squatting? (1:10:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump Live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump IGTV: Drink Like There's Tomorrow @zbiotics The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** The Top 9 Fitness Trends on the Horizon in 2021 Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** MAPS O.C.R. | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump TV - YouTube How To Overhead Press with Kettlebells | Mind Pump Suspension Training Series - 3 Favorite Shoulder Exercises – Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #1475: Eating Meat Is Good For The Climate With Robb Wolf Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1498: How Many Calories to Eat on Rest Days, What to Do When One Half of Your Body Is Building More Slowly Than the Other, the Importance of Rest Periods & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about advice to correct a muscular imbalance between two sides of the body, whether you should eat the same amount of calories on a rest day as a workout day, when to prioritize organic, grass-fed and non-GMO type foods, and how to explain the importance of rest periods to the HIIT driven client. Taking breaks from the gym, a good idea for gains? (4:09) Comparing plant protein to animal protein, which is more beneficial for you? (18:22) Revisiting the standing versus sitting while you pee conversation. (22:02) Beware of the chemicals in your household cleaning products. (26:48) Why are the guys so sleep-deprived? (29:47) How Justin finds his Zen. (33:20) How the men’s grooming industry is booming! (36:08) The Four Horsemen of relationships and the antidotes. (39:52) The virtue of the victim mentality. (45:47) #Quah question #1 – My fiancé noticed that one-half of my body is not as developed as the other. I have started doing priming and starter exercises, along with the starting strength big 5 lifts. What advice would you suggest to correct this imbalance? (49:28) #Quah question #2 - Should you eat the same number of calories on a rest day as a workout day? (51:38) #Quah question #3 - When should I start to prioritize organic, grass-fed, and non-GMO type foods? (56:25) #Quah question #4 - How do you explain the importance of rest periods to the HIIT-driven client? (1:01:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Holly Baxter Norton IG Post – Study on Taking Breaks Causes of Weak Urine Stream and Low Flow in Men – Urine Flow problems Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Mind Pump #1230: Surviving & Thriving In A Toxic World With Max Lugavere Men are a multibillion dollar growth opportunity for the beauty industry Male Grooming Products Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024 Visit Caldera Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling Marriage and Couples - Research | The Gottman Institute The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure Starting Strength MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump #600: The Benefits Of Unilateral Training Mind Pump TV - YouTube Why Most HIIT Programs Only Work for Short Periods of Time – Mind Pump Blog How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Holly Baxter Norton (@hollytbaxter) Instagram John Gottman
1497: Five Weird Supplements That Actually Work
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss some lesser known supplements that actually work. Mind Pump’s history with supplements. (2:30) Five Weird Supplements That Actually Work. (15:00) #1 – Ecdysterone. (16:27) #2 – Cordyceps. (24:12) #3 – Lion's Mane. (28:55) #4 - Horny Goat Weed. (33:20) #5 – Ashwagandha. (38:54) Mind Pump’s stance on supplementation. (43:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Mark McGwire’s Little Helper: The Androstenedione Debate Superdrol - steroid.com Ecdysterone Explained: The 5 Biggest Benefits Revealed Spinach extract improves athletic performance, study shows 6 Benefits of Cordyceps, All Backed by Science Cordyceps militaris Improves Tolerance to High-Intensity Exercise After Acute and Chronic Supplementation Neurotrophic properties of the Lion's mane medicinal mushroom, Hericium erinaceus (Higher Basidiomycetes) from Malaysia Mushrooms Prevent Alzheimer’s, Study Finds Men’s Health: Does Horny Goat Weed Work for Erectile Dysfunction? How Much Icariin Equals Viagra? Or Are They The Same? Horny goat weed: Uses, benefits, side effects Horny Goat Weed for Women 12 Proven Health Benefits of Ashwagandha The Effects of Ashwagandha in Endurance Exercise Performance An investigation into the stress-relieving and pharmacological actions of an ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) extract: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1496: The Best Deadlift Variation, the Importance of Rest Times Between Exercises, the Dangers of Eating Too Much Red Meat & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answerPump Head questions about the different deadlift variations and the benefits of each, the importance of rest times between movements, “behind the scenes” of creating a MAPS program, and issues with eating too much red meat. #StrongWomenDeadlift (4:41) The most effective exercises for your body. (8:56) The commonality of magnesium deficiencies and a new product from Ned to help combat that. (17:25) Fun Facts with Justin: What websites will you get the most computer viruses? (24:29) How we label everything a disease these days rather than address the root cause. (30:28) The Government versus Big Tech, the battle rages on. (41:54) Magic Spoon is now available in Canada! (45:45) How to appear honest. (47:08) #Quah question #1 – Can you talk about the different deadlift variations (traditional, sumo, touch and go, Romanian) and the benefits of each? Should you vary them up? (51:08) #Quah question #2 – I understand the importance of rest times between sets, but what about rest time between movements? Sometimes it takes a little longer than I’d like to get from the squat rack to an open bench in a crowded gym. Does this throw off programming or anything else? (57:46) #Quah question #3 – What does the “behind the scenes” of creating a MAPS program look like? For instance, how long is the writing process, common stumbling blocks, trials on multiple people, etc? Which program was the hardest to create? (1:02:05) #Quah question #4 – I hear a lot about how bad red meat is for your health, but you guys often talk about eating it almost daily. Are there any actual issues with eating too much red meat? (1:11:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Magnesium Deficiency: A Commonly Overlooked Health Issue 7 Signs and Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency Mind Pump #680: Dr. Zach Bush On How To Restore Gut Health Religious Sites Carry More Malware Than Porn Sites, Security Firm Reports New drug that controls your appetite shows promising results in the fight against obesity Mind Pump #1494: What To Do If You Neglect Training Important Body Parts, How To Build Strength When You Only Have Dumbbells, Pre & Post Birth Workout Strategies & More The AspireAssist | Aspire Bariatrics Targeting Big Tech, Maryland becomes first state to tax digital advertising - CNN Apple wins victory as North Dakota votes down bill that would regulate app stores Three states will use Apple, Google coronavirus tracking tech Amazon Acquires Shopify Competitor Selz Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! People may lie to appear honest Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #1360: Carnivore Vs. Vegan With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz & Dr. Paul Saladino Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Zach Bush MD Dr. Spencer Nadolsky (@drnadolsky) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Amelia Boone (@arboone11) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
1495 The Science of Happiness With Arthur C. Brooks
In this episode, Sal speaks with Arthur C. Brooks about the science of being happy. How do we define happiness? (4:15) The barriers holding you back from full enjoyment of your life. (6:48) The concept of the treadmill of satisfaction. (8:03) Why true happiness requires unhappiness. (11:05) The concept of the 4 Idols of Worship and why you should have a reverse bucket list. (13:05) Why social comparison is the thief of joy. (21:45) The art of balance. (30:47) How to change your relationship with pain. (32:28) As a society, are we experiencing a happiness problem? (36:20) The epidemic of fear. (43:24) What drove him to the science of happiness? (46:32) How to build your happiness portfolio. (49:42) His outlook for the future. (53:00) How politicians are people too. (55:54) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Arthur Brooks Website Arthur Brooks Art of Happiness Podcast Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) Instagram Jon Haidt (@jonhaidt) Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Watch The Pursuit | Prime Video Hedonic Treadmill | Psychology Today Lottery winners and accident victims: is happiness relative? When less is more: Counterfactual thinking and satisfaction among Olympic medalists. Mind Pump #1422: How To Build A Sexy Dad Bod What You Gain When You Give Things Up – Arthur C. Brooks An Epidemic of Loneliness - The Art of Happiness Podcast Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1494: What to Do If You Neglect Training Important Body Parts, How to Build Strength When You Only Have Dumbbells, Pre & Post Birth Workout Strategies & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Breaking down Adam’s nocturnal admissions. (3:28) Why hip thrusts are stupid. (13:00) The guys share their thoughts on the recent Framing Britney documentary, celebrity, and the golden age of paparazzi. (16:29) The myth around Nintendo debunked. (23:57) The rave reviews of LMNT and how you may be under-consuming sodium. (26:11) How your muscles fire best in pairs. (30:27) A new drug that can dramatically reduce the weight of people with obesity. (33:33) Why Sal is a fan of Paleo Valley’s Neuro Effect product. (40:36) #Quah question #1 – How should I program and maximize strength gains pre/post-baby? (43:00) #Quah question #2 – How do I get past the mental hurdle of getting ‘too bulky’ in my upper body as a female? (50:29) #Quah question #3 – How can I build strength and muscle with only access to dumbbells? (1:03:36) #Quah question #4 – Any advice on how to mix my passion for running with building muscle? (1:10:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump Live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com February Promotion: Phase II Bundle How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) - Mind Pump TV "The New York Times Presents" Framing Britney Spears Myth debunked: Blowing in your Nintendo games never actually fixed anything Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1475: Eating Meat Is Good For The Climate With Robb Wolf How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP New drug that controls your appetite shows promising results in the fight against obesity Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** MAPS Aesthetic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Powerlift | Muscular Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Unilateral Training Workout Mod The BEST Single Leg Exercise You Are Not Doing! (TWO VARIATIONS) – Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Prime - Mind Pump Media Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret “Glute Guy” Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1493: When Being Lean Is Unhealthy, Signs You Should Increase or Decrease Your Calories, How Much You Should Be Able to Bench, Squat & Deadlift to Be Considered Strong & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about signals that indicate you will benefit from calorie increase or decrease, why some people lose weight when reverse dieting after hitting a plateau, the message that we aren't meant to be lean all year long and that wanting to maintain a lean body is bad for our health, and the ideal ratio of strength you should have between your bench, deadlifts, and squats. A Very Happy Mind Pump Valentine’s Day. (4:20) The joy of going down memory lane through old photos. (8:03) Which will make you gain fat faster, stopping lifting weights or stopping cardio? (18:35) The future of ownership. (23:14) Sal’s conspiracy theories surrounding Bitcoin. (31:30) Chocolate Orange Slices brought to you by Organifi Immunity. (35:46) Wonder Woman 1984, a letdown? (36:33) Is this the end of movie theaters as we know it? (37:59) The benefits of wearing blue-light blocking glasses at night if watching TV. (40:21) Mind Pump’s favorite rep ranges to build muscle. (42:20) #Quah question #1 – What are some signals you can hone in on to know when you can benefit from a calorie increase or decrease? I have been around maintenance for a while and recently seen some slight puffiness. Have I adapted to that amount and need to slowly increase, or is it a good time to go down? (45:19) #Quah question #2 – What causes some people to lose weight when reverse dieting after hitting a plateau? (49:10) #Quah question #3 – It recently seems a common message in the online fitness space is that we aren't meant to be lean all year long and that wanting to maintain a lean body is bad for our health. What are your thoughts on this type of message? (53:56) #Quah question #4 – Is there an ideal ratio of strength you should have between your bench, deadlifts, and squats? I can bench my bodyweight, but I can’t do that much more with deadlifts and squats. (1:00:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Spider webs were used as bandages in ancient times Spider-Goat, The Goat Which Produces Spider Silk Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Welcome To 2030: I Own Nothing, Have No Privacy And Life Has Never Been Better Michael Jordan's new golf course uses a drone to deliver beer to players on the course JRE #1609 – Elon Musk Iran-Contra affair - Wikipedia Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Organifi Immunity Orange Slice Recipe Wonder Woman 1984 on HBO Max Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog Are You Strong? | T Nation Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1492: Five Things to Look for in an Online Coach With Jason Phillips
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jason Phillips about the five things to look for when hiring and online coach and how to transition into online coaching. Is it common that people are getting bad programs online? (2:32) The appeal of being an online coach. (6:45) Five Things to Look for in an Online Coach. (8:13) #1 – Have a connection-based model. (10:18) #2 – Look at their process for creating the results you want. (21:54) #3 – Application over education. (26:44) #4 – Retention over acquisition. (32:59) #5 – Over Deliver on service. (43:40) How do I transition into online coaching? (48:14) #1 - Social proof above everything else will win. (49:30) #2 - Train people for free! (51:55) #3 - Lead generation is a function of value. (55:50) The difference between education online versus in-person. (59:33) NCI, the leader in nutritional education and application. (1:01:30) The origin story of NCI. (1:04:50) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Special Promotion: NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Dallas fitness influencer Brittany Dawn halts personal coaching amid controversy The Most Important Skill For Personal Trainers – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1180: Joe DeFranco On What Makes A Good Trainer, The Importance Of A Structured Warm-Up, The Role Of Genetics And MORE Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1491: When to Add Weight to Your Lifts, How Many Pull-Ups You Should Be Able to Do, the Truth About Chiropractic Adjustments & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about adding weight to your routine, the number of pull-ups or chin-ups that are a good marker of strength, chiropractic for adjusting back issues and why pop culture is so anti-red meat. #NationalWomensDay Giveaway! (3:53) Has Sal been permanently shadow banned on Instagram? (6:17) Mind Pump Recommends, Fake Famous on HBO. Is social media a bubble? (7:40) At what point will CGI get so good and so cheap, companies will make fake people to promote their products? (22:45) The hustle surrounding before and after photos. (24:50) The heartbreaking story of ‘Gorilla Glue Girl’. (26:50) Why Butcher Box has the best grass-fed meat. (33:33) Is Sal jinxed when it comes to technology? (38:15) How Oli Pop is a gut health supplement. (40:13) #Quah question #1 – How often should you be adding weight to your routine? (44:09) #Quah question #2 – Is there a certain number of pull-ups or chin-ups you consider to be a good marker of strength? (49:35) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on using a chiropractor for adjusting back issues? (54:20) #Quah question #4 – Why is pop culture so anti-red meat? (58:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Fake Famous - Watch the HBO Original Documentary | HBO In the Dark | Netflix How Far is Too Far? | The Age of A.I. The undeniable hold of 'Gorilla Glue Girl' and what it says about the empathy of the internet Proposition 65 | OEHHA Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Importance Of Progressive Overload For Muscle Growth – Mind Pump TV Are You Strong? | T Nation US Army drops grenade throwing as a requirement to graduate because new recruits can't throw far enough (but do they mean women?) Seven Countries Study - Wikipedia Mind Pump #1475: Eating Meat Is Good For The Climate With Robb Wolf The Game Changers Official Film Website | Documentary What the Health Vegetarian is the New Prius | HuffPost Life Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chris Duffin (@mad_scientist_duffin) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell) Instagram Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram
1490: How to Improve Your Posture
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out three simple steps to improving your posture. How out of alignment we are. (2:53) Why trainers do assessments. (3:56) The most common posture deviations. (7:00) How your posture affects how you feel. (10:23) Why performance goals require more effort on skill acquisition. (15:28) Why moving optimally helps you build muscle. (16:21) How good posture comes naturally. (29:01) How to Improve Your Posture in 3 Steps. (30:54) #1 – Visit MAPS Prime Webinar and go through the 3 assessment exercises. (31:29) #2 – Pick the exercise you are the worst at and practice it daily for 10 minutes. The 2nd worst practice every other day, and the 3rd worst practice twice a week. (34:45) #3 – Modify your workout to compliment your particular posture issues. (36:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: Phase II Bundle Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are | TED Talk MAPS Fitness Prime - Mind Pump Media MAPS Prime Webinar Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP How to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt (BECAUSE SIT HAPPENS!) | MIND PUMP The Active Plank- An 6-Pack Building Powerhouse Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources