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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1559: Best Ways to Flatten the Belly, Hardgainer Muscle Building Tips, How to Use Focus Sessions for Targeted Muscle Growth & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Mind Pump reps Vuori. (3:50) Mind Pump shout-outs to our first responders. (7:00) The guys ‘weigh in’ on the airline's potential new plans for passengers. (7:47) Mind Pump Recommends, Generation Hustle on HBO Max. (15:18) Mind Pump Debates: HBO versus Netflix, which is the superior streaming model? (21:23) Is it only a matter of time until AI takes over? (31:13) Words that sound good with Mind Pump. (37:08) Legion, the best non-stimulant pre-workout in the industry. (42:01) #Quah question #1 – What can I do or incorporate into my programming to strengthen my core and tighten up my midsection? (53:38) #Quah question #2 – What program should I focus on being a hardgainer? (1:02:31) #Quah question #3 – How can I utilize the focus sessions, from MAPS Aesthetic, for targeted muscle growth? (1:10:51) #Quah question #4 – What are some ways I can modify my programming to help alleviate my elbow pain? (1:18:59) #Quah question #5 – What are some strategies to get over my mental block of chasing strength and move more towards performance? (1:28:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Airlines May Soon Start Weighing Passengers Generation Hustle | HBO Max Originals Jupiter's Legacy | Netflix Official Site The Mitchells vs. The Machines | Netflix Official Site Nobel Winner: Artificial Intelligence Will Crush Humans, “It’s Not Even Close” Fitness app Strava lights up staff at military bases Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The (2) BEST Ab Exercises You’re NOT Doing Properly (STRONG CORE) | MIND PUMP TV Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP TV How to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt (BECAUSE SIT HAPPENS!) | MIND PUMP MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Why Calories Matter for Hardgainers – Mind Pump Blog 5 HUGE Mistakes Skinny Guys Make with Workouts – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Aesthetic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System How to Fix Golfer's/Tennis Elbow! (Inner Elbow Pain) - Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Powerlift | Muscular Adaptation Programming System MAPS Strong | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram
1558: Bruce Lee Style Isometric Training to Build Muscle, How to Workout If You Only Have 10 Minutes, Tips to Prevent & Treat Heartburn & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about Bruce Lee's chain & bar contraption for isometric training, whether a 10-15 minute trigger session every day is beneficial for muscle gain and fat loss, tips to prevent and overcome heartburn or acid reflux, and the most effective psychological tactics to help clients overcome their attempts to quit on themselves. Bill Gates, the philandering philanthropist. (3:47) Baby Aurelius is an eating machine! (11:22) Mind Pump are BIG review guys. (13:51) Can the scent of a mushroom cause a spontaneous orgasm? (19:06) All the fun flavor combinations you can create with Magic Spoon cereal. (23:24) Back to school updates with the Mind Pump kids. (26:13) Companies that are incentivizing getting vaccinated. (30:25) Why are more UFO sightings being declassified?! (31:33) Russia, go BIG or go home. (34:06) The value of cardio in the right context. (36:26) Red light therapy and its positive effects on your skin. (43:44) Mind Pump updates on their families and home improvements. (45:55) #Quah question #1 – What's your take on a Bruce Lee chain & bar contraption for isometrics? (52:24) #Quah question #2 – Can a 10–15-minute trigger session every day be beneficial for muscle gain and fat loss? (57:33) #Quah question #3 - Tips to prevent and overcome heartburn or acid reflux? (1:02:40) #Quah question #4 – What are the most effective psychological tactics you have used to help clients overcome their attempts to quit on themselves? When is it appropriate to refer someone to a behavioral therapist? (1:08:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Bill Gates Stepped Down from Microsoft Board After Investigation of Affair with Employee: Report Love, Death & Robots | Netflix Official Site Can a Rare Hawaiian Mushroom Really Give Women a "Spontaneous Orgasm"? Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How to Get Promotions, Prizes and Freebies with your COVID-19 Vaccine Filmmaker Jeremy Corbell on newly-declassified UFO footage Russia Drops Declassified Footage of the Biggest Nuke of All Time The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Design Features That Make the ISOCHAIN the Ultimate Isometric Problem Solver—and Make it the Strength Gift that Keeps on Giving The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tero Isokauppila (@iamtero) Instagram Paul Saladino, MD (@carnivoremd) Instagram
1557: How Food Is Engineered to Make You Addicted & Fat With Michael Moss
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with bestselling author, Michael Moss about how the processed food industry engineers food to make it addictive. What led him down the path of the addictive properties of food? (2:23) Why it’s not so much that we are addicted to food, but how these companies have changed the definition of food in a way that our biology and genetics haven’t had a chance to catch up. (4:46) The science behind how heavily processed foods hijack our brain. (7:16) The allure of the ‘mouth feel’. (10:24) The hidden dangers of empty calories. (11:50) The money that goes into research development to attract us to these foods. (13:49) The fascinating language these processed food companies use to market their products. (15:39) How what you eat at a young age shapes your food palate. (19:15) How the ‘wanting’ drives our actions. (22:08) Why addiction is something that happens on a spectrum. (26:13) The emerging growth of the obesity epidemic outside the US. (31:20) Do these executives have misgivings on the addictive products they create? (33:05) The startling factors that manipulate our desires. (35:16) The beauty of salt. (39:11) The moment the tobacco guys became alarmed about the food guys. (42:26) Does he support regulations of heavily processed foods? (45:05) Do children have a higher ‘bliss point’ than adults? (52:13) His concerns surrounding artificial sweeteners. (54:23) The techniques behind repetition to build habits. (59:29) Has he gotten any push back from these food companies? (1:02:33) The ways the industry is exploiting our efforts of regaining control. (1:04:15) The guys recap the highlights of their conversation with Michael Moss. (1:08:38) Featured Guest Michael Moss Related Links/Products Mentioned Flash Sale: Intuitive Nutrition Guide 50% off! **Promo code “HOOKED” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain The Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food The ‘bliss point,’ or why you can’t just eat one cookie or potato chip Training motor responses to food: A novel treatment for obesity targeting implicit processes Mind Pump #1527: The 3 Step Solution To The Obesity Epidemic How the Trillion-Dollar Processed Food Industry Manipulates Our Instinctual Desires Sugary drink tax - Wikipedia Home - Monell Chemical Senses Center Sydney researchers find artificial sweeteners can tell brain to increase food intake Secrets From the Eating Lab: The Science of Weight Loss, the Myth of Willpower, and Why You Should Never Diet Again The Sugar Wars Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1556: Tricks to Kickstart Rear Delt Growth, How to Build Your Neck, Understanding Insulin Resistance & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to do when the rear delts won’t grow, how to incorporate neck training into a routine, insulin resistance, and whether pain tolerance improves along with strength training. Mind Pump speculates on Bill Gates divorce conspiracy theories. (4:51) Why OnlyFans, why?! (11:25) Have you ever ‘dry scooped’ bro?! (14:13) The history of Tang, the importance of chemistry, and Ovaltine. (15:20) Russia’s nukes are DIFFERENT. (25:24) Justin’s new diet looks a little similar to Adam’s. (28:23) California city approves a pilot program to build backyard homes. (31:26) Adam’s motivation to get leaner. (35:25) Does eating meat improve mental health? (40:46) Mind Pump Recommends, Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street and Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible on Prime Video. (43:27) Shout out to our first responders! (51:19) #Quah question #1 – Any tips to grow the rear delts? (52:16) #Quah question #2 – How would you recommend incorporating neck training into a routine? (56:19) #Quah question #3 – Can you please explain insulin resistance? (1:01:15) #Quah question #4 – Does pain tolerance improve along with strength training? (1:06:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein: A Timeline of Their Relationship OnlyFans star plans to live-stream birth for $12,000—and has offers to sell her breastmilk Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout* Tang, The Astronauts' Drink That NASA Didn't Invent E:60 profile reveals rarely seen sides of TNT's Ernie Johnson Russia is testing a nuclear torpedo in the Arctic that has the power to trigger radioactive tsunamis off the US coast San Jose Mayor Joins Partners to Announce Pilot Program to Spur ADU Development Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Meat and mental health: a systematic review of meat abstention and depression, anxiety, and related phenomena Watch Street Gang: How We Got To Sesame Street | Prime Video Watch Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible | Prime Video Bring Up Lagging Rear Delts- Focus Session Rear Delt Fly – Mind Pump TV Grow Your Shoulders With The Rear Delt Cable Fly – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1490: How To Improve Your Posture Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump TV What are the Benefits of Resistance Training? - Mind Pump Blog Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1555: How to Stay on Track With Your Fitness While You Travel
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover four steps you can take to stay on track with your fitness and health goals when you are on the road. The difficulty staying healthy and fit while traveling. (2:08) The importance of movement. (4:20) The challenge of consistency away from home. (6:22) How to Stay on Track with Your Fitness While You Travel. (9:32) #1 – Utilize high frequency and volume training. (12:07) #2 – Employ tension with bodyweight exercises and bands. (14:34) #3 - Apply priming movements to your daily routine. (21:36) #4 – Focus on your behaviors surrounding your nutrition. (30:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Flash Sale (Ends Sunday, May 23rd, 2021) - Business Man Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “BUSINESS50” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Staying On Track with Your Workout Routine As A Business Traveler – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Webinar The 3 BEST Exercises To FIX Your Bad Posture! (DO THESE!) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1490: How To Improve Your Posture Mind Pump #1460: How To Lose Fat Without Dieting Eating attentively: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of food intake memory and awareness on eating Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1554: How to Eliminate Shoulder Pain When Benching, What to Do When Strength Plummets After Switching to a Plant-Based Diet, the Meaning of an Increased Need for Sleep After Starting a New Workout Program & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Public Goods, top-notch customer service. (5:02) Have the guys synched their bowel movements? (8:03) Fun Facts with Justin: What is the term for the ‘lady boner’? (10:23) Why Sal has been experimenting with nicotine lozenges. (13:07) Robot candy machines do exist. (17:11) When you drunk text your friend’s girl. (21:12) Is having small calves connected to a shorter life expectancy? (24:50) How Organifi’s plant-based protein powder stands out above the competition. (28:42) Does listening to heavy metal correlate to obesity? (31:53) How Mikhaila Peterson is directing the hate towards her dad in a positive way. (33:22) Who likes to be tickled? (36:55) How to properly read a study. (40:18) Is Elon Musk manipulating the market for his benefit? (43:21) Will things get worse before they get better? (46:52) #Quah question #1 – How do I eliminate my shoulder pain when benching? (52:52) #Quah question #2 – What program should I do next if I have a history of overtraining? (1:00:58) #Quah question #3 – How do I increase my range of motion after having a major shoulder injury? (1:13:58) #Quah question #4 – Advice on how to improve my strength after switching to a plant-based diet? (1:25:51) #Quah question #5 – Should I be concerned with my increased need for sleep after starting a new workout program? (1:40:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Is Nicotine a nootropic? How does it enhance cognition? This Mars Bar Rover Will Chase You Around a Store Hooked: Food, Free Will, and How the Food Giants Exploit Our Addictions Calf circumference and risk of cardiovascular disease - PubMed Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout* Jordan Peterson Merch (Hail Lobster) Mikhaila Peterson’s Reaction to Jordan Peterson as Red Skull Long-term study reveals harm in regular cannabis use Colonial Pipeline Paid Hackers Nearly $5 Million in Ransom Bitcoin slides after Elon Musk tweets climate concerns, suspends Tesla payment acceptance: CNBC After Hours Mind Pump #1552: How To Have The Strongest Bench In The Gym MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Shoulder Health Series- Static Shoulder Stretch Matrix (Video 1 of 5) - Mind Pump TV MAPS P.E.D. | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System NCI Certifications x Mind Pump MAPS Powerlift | Muscular Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump #1530: Why Warm-Ups Are A Waste Of Time Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #1512: The Value Of Following A Workout Program Pros and Cons of Creatine – Mind Pump Blog Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog How Not to Die: Discover the Foods Scientifically Proven to Prevent and Reverse Disease Hand Grip Strength Associated With All-Cause Mortality, Other Adverse Outcomes Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Michael Moss Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Tim Kennedy (@timkennedymma) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Laurie Christie King (@lauriechristieking) Instagram Paul Saladino, MD (@carnivoremd) on Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram
1553: The Best Exercises to Build 6-Pack Abs, the Benefit of Doing an Exercise Sitting Vs. Standing, How Front Squats Are Superior to Back Squats & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the most effective abdominal exercises, the benefit of doing an exercise sitting vs standing, whether front squats train the body differently than back squats, and the benefits of static stretching. Is Justin’s tan killing the environment? (3:40) The Di Stefano’s Vegas adventure. (8:48) Is Justin now blacklisted at Disneyland?! (13:11) Swimply, another BRILLIANT business concept. (20:06) Is inflation coming back? (26:24) The casino ALWAYS wins. (30:46) Shout out to the firehouses across the country! (34:18) The Las Vegas Raiders new ‘end zone’ concept making waves. (39:54) Justin’s “magic juice” brought to you by Zbiotics. (42:26) Are Sal’s hip thrusts out of control? (44:15) #Quah question #1 – What are the most effective abdominal exercises? (49:03) #Quah question #2 – What is the benefit of doing an exercise sitting vs standing? (56:31) #Quah question #3 – Are front squats the incline bench for legs and should you be able to front squat the same weight as the back squat? (1:00:51) #Quah question #4 – Do you see any benefits to static stretching? If so, how would you apply it? (1:04:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** How 4 New Jersey pools turned into a startup that just raised $10M | TechCrunch Is inflation coming back? Warren Buffett and the return of the ‘inflation nutters’ 14684 - Marina Fire Department Las Vegas Raiders to launch end zone nightclub at Allegiant Stadium Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Blue Chew for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** The (2) BEST Ab Exercises You’re NOT Doing Properly (STRONG CORE) | MIND PUMP You're Not Training Your Abs Correctly! (AVOID MISTAKES!) - Mind Pump TV At Home Gym Equipment – Mind Pump Store How to Build Ripped 6-Pack Abs (No BS Exercise Series: Video 2 of 6) - Mind Pump TV Which is Best - Mobility or Stretching? - Mind Pump Blog Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1552: How to Have the Strongest Bench in the Gym
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six different ways to add substantial weight to the amount you can bench. The gold standard of strength, the bench press. (1:58) Mind Pump’s biggest bench press mistakes. (5:45) The misinformation surrounding the bench press. (8:18) The powerlifter leverage versus the bodybuilder mentality. (10:13) How to Have the Strongest Bench in the Gym. #1 – Strengthen the muscles that give you better posture. (13:00) #2 – Frequency is king. (18:25) #3 – Practice getting stronger at the overhead press. (25:54) #4 – Improve your shoulder mobility and stability. (29:37) #5 – Master the technique. (35:58) #6 – Advanced ways to increase your bench. (41:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP The BEST Bench Press Set Up & Routine | The Muscle Doc – Mind Pump TV How to Bench Press with Proper Form (AVOID MISTAKES!) - Mind Pump TV Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog How to Perform the Overhead Press (the CORRECT way) - Mind Pump TV How To IMPROVE Your Overhead Press | The Muscle Doc – Mind Pump TV The Official Indian Clubs Checklist (AVOID MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP TV Suspension Training Series - 3 Favorite Shoulder Exercises – Mind Pump TV Improve Your Overhead Press & Build Your Shoulders with Unilateral Kettlebell Carries – Mind Pump TV At Home Gym Equipment – Mind Pump Store Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1551: The Best Exercises for Well-Balanced & Developed Shoulders, Super Slow Training Review, the Benefits of the Reverse Grip Bench Press & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about super slow training, the effectiveness of upright rows in developing the shoulders, whether the reverse grip bench press is useful, and the proper amount of volume per body part per week. Check out “A Day in the Life” Wednesdays on the Mind Pump Media Instagram page. (3:47) Vladimir Putin, the ultimate alpha and the dark world of black markets. (7:02) The money you can find in junk. (12:15) The game-changing benefits of magnesium. (27:19) Mind Pump speculates on their potential collaboration with NCI for aspiring trainers. (30:19) You can’t hide anymore. (33:46) What will the new Air Force One look like? (35:09) Will we see human-robot hybrids in our lifetime? (39:57) Something you probably didn’t know about your iPhone. (46:22) Ways to overcome challenges and adversity. (48:30) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on super slow training? (56:35) #Quah question #2 - How effective are upright rows in developing the shoulders? What exercises should you do to develop effective shoulders? (1:03:55) #Quah question #3 – Do you find the reverse grip bench press useful or is it just an old-school overrated tool? (1:06:44) #Quah question #4 – What's the proper amount of volume per body part per week? Is it a different amount for the larger muscles than the smaller muscles? (1:11:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Customer Service Inquiries – info@mindpumpmedia.com Upgrades to the US Army’s night vision technology make darkness into a video game The new Air Force One arrives in 2024. Here’s what we know so far. Mind Pump TV - YouTube How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP The New Approach to Training Volume • Stronger by Science Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mind Pump (@mindpumpmedia) Instagram Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram
1550: How to Get Rich as a Personal Trainer
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss ways to make money as a personal trainer. The misconceptions around the money in fitness. (1:44) How few people get into fitness intending to make money. (3:26) The guys look back at the time they fell in love with fitness. (6:46) How to Get Rich as a Personal Trainer. (14:45) Breaking down the prototype of a successful personal trainer. (15:52) The pros/cons of working for a “big box” gym. (22:40) The pros/cons of working as an in-home trainer. (28:51) The pros/cons of working in a private studio. (33:00) The pros/cons of working as an online trainer. (41:40) Mind Pump’s trainer hacks for success. (45:00) The art of effective communication. (54:25) The importance/value of education. (56:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Personal Trainer Annual Salary Study: Money Buys Happiness When Income Is $75,000 - TIME Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media 3 Things You Should Know Before You Become a Personal Trainer – Mind Pump Blog Why All Personal Trainers Need to Understand Mobility and Correctional Exercises – Mind Pump Blog How to Become a Successful Personal Trainer - Mind Pump Media The Most Important Skill For Personal Trainers – Mind Pump Blog NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram
1549: Tips for Taking Off Stubborn Belly Fat, Ways to Build Work Capacity & Endurance, How to Combine At-Home Workouts With Gym Workouts & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Sal’s weird injury. (4:04) The Mind Pump wives are NOT average. (6:21) Why is Sal so tired? (14:25) The guys speculate on the reasoning behind the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce announcement. (17:28) Mind Pump Investments: The rise and fall of large corporations and the stock market. (20:35) Adam corrects himself on his recent comments on F45. (28:05) New product alert from Caldera Lab! (31:51) The guys are really bad at giving raises. (36:35) How endurance training is lowering testosterone levels. (40:26) Magic Spoon’s “Birthday Cake” is a HOT commodity. (43:14) The art of food engineering. (45:41) Sal breaks down the Shilajit supplement. (48:59) #Quah question #1 – How do I build more muscle definition in my abs with my current calorie intake? (52:57) #Quah question #2 – What is the best programming to build work capacity and endurance for my long hunts? (1:00:00) #Quah question #3 – How do I mitigate my strength training gains with my outdoor endurance activities? (1:09:03) #Quah question #4 – How can I combine at-home workouts with my gym workouts? (1:17:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Bill and Melinda Gates to divorce after 27 years of marriage Only 52 US companies have been on the Fortune 500 since 1955, thanks to the creative destruction that fuels economic prosperity Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Facial scars are attractive to the opposite sex Endurance training decreases serum testosterone levels in men without change in luteinizing hormone pulsatile release - PubMed Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Shilajit: Benefits, Side Effects, and More Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Strong | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media MAPS O.C.R. | Muscle Adaptation Programming System How To Improve YOUR Work Capacity (6 MOVEMENTS) | MIND PUMP COUNTRY STRONG?? Increase YOUR Work Capacity (2 EXERCISES) | MIND PUMP MAPS Suspension Training | Muscular Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Anywhere | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds) Instagram
1548: How to Use Two-A-Day Workouts to Accelerate Gains, Tips for Maximizing the Benefit of Bodyweight Only Exercises, Managing Digestive Issues When Bulking & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the Mind Pump stance on two-a-days, mitigating digestive system issues when bulking, the best way to approach training obese clients, and building a healthy metabolism with only bodyweight exercises and no access to gym equipment. YouTube comments can be harsh. (3:47) Follow along with full workouts on Mind Pump TV. (4:55) Shout out to Serene Wilken! (6:03) Updates on Sal’s book launch so far. (8:18) When will the Reality TV craze end? (14:11) How caffeine can be deadly if you overdo it. (20:36) Interesting things unfolding with Adam’s new diet. (22:26) How Justin’s son has taken an interest in his protein intake and building muscle. (30:00) Mind Pump on having the sex talk with their kids. (32:31) The guys address the controversy surrounding Joe Rogan’s comments on the vaccine. (40:10) #Quah question #1 – What's the Mind Pump stance on two-a-days? (41:31) #Quah question #2 – How do you mitigate your digestive system acting up when bulking? (46:20) #Quah question #3 – What is the best way to approach training obese clients? (49:48) #Quah question #4 – Is it possible to build a healthy metabolism with only bodyweight exercises and no access to gym equipment? (55:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Mind Pump TV - YouTube The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano TikToker Is Hospitalised After Taking Eight Scoops of Pre-Workout Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Headspace Guide to Meditation | Netflix Official Site Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout* Joe Rogan Anti-Vax Comments About Young People Create New Headache for Spotify MAPS P.E.D. | Muscle Adaptation ... - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #1527: The 3 Step Solution To The Obesity Epidemic Mind Pump #1207: Five Ways To Lose Weight Without Counting Calories MAPS Suspension Training | Muscular Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Anywhere | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Serene Wilken (@mindful_axis) Instagram Mark Manson (@markmansonnet) Instagram Mind Pump Memes (@mindpump_memes) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Stan “Rhino” Efferding – CSCS (@stanefferding) Instagram
1547: The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the lesser known benefits of resistance training. The top attributes we connect with lifting weight too. (1:47) It’s about the journey, not the destination. (2:58) The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights. (4:32) #1 – Increases Androgen Receptor Density. (7:24) #2 – Balances out your hormones. (10:42) #3 – Boosts your libido. (17:40) #4 – Improves your mood. (19:25) #5 – Enhances your cognitive function/neuro-pathways. (23:40) #6 – Expands your mobility. (27:48) #7 – Improves the health of your heart. (32:07) #8 – Strengthens your bones. (34:36) #9 – Promotes better sleep. (39:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** The Alchemist Androgen receptors and testosterone in men—Effects of protein ingestion, resistance exercise and fiber type Tip: How to Increase Androgen Receptor Density | T NATION The BEST Natural Testosterone Booster – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1137: The #1 Form Of Exercise For Health & Longevity The effect of resistance training on cognitive function in the older adults: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials Mind Pump #1542: How Bodybuilders Ruined Weight Lifting For Everyone 5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1546: How to Increase Rotational Power, Ways to Build Muscle Strength & Endurance at the Same Time, How Tight Shoulder Can Limit Your Squat & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about building muscle strength and muscle endurance at the same time, exercises to increase rotational power, whether lack of scapular retraction can prevent you from squatting deep, and how to get clients to express how the workout is affecting them. Mind Pump addresses the controversy between Layne Norton and Erica “Fit Love” Lugo over the ideology of The Biggest Loser. (3:58) How building muscle is protective regardless of how much you weigh. (25:58) Sal recaps his recent trip to LA for the release of his book. (32:46) The importance of relationship building and adding value in pursuit of scaling a business. (39:16) Sal’s experience traveling post-COVID. (44:27) How your kids can associate their parents with certain things. (46:55) #Quah question #1 – Can you build muscle strength and muscle endurance at the same time or in the same programming? (51:28) #Quah question #2 – What exercises do you recommend to increase rotational power? (56:57) #Quah question #3 – Can lack of scapular retraction prevent you from squatting deep? (1:05:01) #Quah question #4 – How can I get clients to express how the workout is affecting them? (1:10:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** @biolayne’s post - That time I interviewed to be on ‘The Biggest Loser’ Muscle Mass Knocks Out Insulin Resistance The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Jen Cohen - TEDxBuckhead Mind Pump #930: Jennifer Cohen Knows How To Get What She Wants Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength – Mind Pump TV Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Build An Amazing Midsection with the Side Wood Chop – Mind Pump TV 2 Anti-Rotation Exercises to Increase STRENGTH GAINS | MIND PUMP TV How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) on Instagram Erica Lugo (@ericafitlove) Instagram Steve Cook (@stevecook) Instagram Jillian Michaels (@jillianmichaels) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Jennifer Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram
1545: Bad Fitness Advice That’s Actually Good
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven pieces of fitness advice that good but not for the reason most people believe. Why some of the things that come out of the fitness industry are based on RESULTS. (1:21) Seven pieces of bad fitness advice that are actually good, but not for the reasons most people believe. #1 – If you want to get lean, do not eat past 6 pm. (4:35) #2 - Doing fasted cardio first thing in the morning. (13:05) #3 - Doing high reps burns fat and low reps build muscle. (18:00) #4 - You need to eat a TON of protein to build muscle. (25:24) #5- Chasing “the pump.” (33:11) #6 – Drinking a gallon of water a day. (36:44) #7 – Targeting the different “angels” of the muscle. (38:18) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! A Beginner's Guide To Intermittent Fasting – Mind Pump Blog Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Blog Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training – Mind Pump Blog Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth: 1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog The Pump: Ego Booster or Muscle Builder? – Mind Pump Blog What To Do About Lagging Body Parts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Dr. Spencer Nadolsky (drnadolsky) Instagram