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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1474: Listener Live Coaching (Q&A)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about cardio with Maps Aesthetic, Priming between heavy sets, strength when lacking mobility, and more. How American troops get down while stationed overseas. (4:57) Mind Pump’s favorite movies. (7:00) Adam schools the guys on sports gambling. (11:24) Mind Pump on the latest tech news. (23:19) Gwyneth Paltrow’s vagina candle in the news again. (27:23) Why Vuori Clothing is a Mind Pump fan favorite. (29:12) How Clubhouse is making waves across the internet. (32:03) Why science is amoral. (34:36) Do sharks have aggressive sex? (37:18) What has changed in the Di Stefano household post-COVID scare? (38:19) Mind Pump Recommends, Athlete A on Netflix. (41:08) #Quah question #1 – Would you implement any cardio into MAPS Aesthetic? (44:12) #Quah question #2 – How would you prime your body in between heavy sets? (55:45) #Quah question #3 – Can you lift and build strength if mobility is poor? (1:03:01) #Quah question #4 – How can I build strength in my hamstring after ACL surgery? (1:09:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off! US troops drink Iceland capital’s entire beer supply in one weekend Amazon Prime member total reaches 142 million in U.S. with more shoppers opting in for a full year, data shows GM jumps 9% to record high after Microsoft announces investment in the company's self-driving car subsidiary Cruise Harley-Davidson's stock jumps toward 2-year high after unveiling of 2021 bike lineup Gwyneth Paltrow’s ‘This Smells Like My Vagina’ Goop Candle Exploded in a U.K. Woman’s Living Room: ‘I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It’ Five E-Commerce Trends That Will Change Retail In 2021 Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Japan Approves First Human-Animal ... - Scientific American 5 Things You Never Wondered About Shark Sex | Shark Week 2017 Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Athlete A | Netflix Official Site MAPS Aesthetic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Fitness Performance - Mind Pump Media MAPS Fitness Prime - Mind Pump Media MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Adam Schafer's DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind Pump Blog Priming Your Body Before and After Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Stronger Core with 2 Anti-Rotation Exercises (AVOID MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
1473: How Often to Train Arms for Optimal Muscle Growth, the Pros & Cons of Training on Unstable Surfaces, When Walking Too Much Hurts Gains & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training arms on “off-days” for optimal muscle growth, trainers who use unstable surfaces to train compound movements, whether too much walking hurts gains, and why gyms don’t make efforts to entice women to lift. How Justin doesn’t do sentimental. (4:21) Does a thief have morals? (5:53) The unintended consequences of mayhem. (8:48) The baby apps to track your baby’s different phases of development. (15:18) Why the Andrews household is in damage control. (18:34) Barstool Fund x Felix Gray. (23:22) Are you playing the Mega Millions?! (25:03) The funny stereotypes around dads. (31:10) The pandemic was great business for Netflix. (35:58) A horror story for a new Arizona homeowner. (42:36) The guys address the backlash they received on their comments surrounding the 75 Hard Challenge. (45:10) Magic Spoon, a Mind Pump fan favorite! (49:52) #Quah question #1 – Can I or should I train my arms on “off-days” for optimal muscle growth? Or are compound lifts sufficient in developing arms? (53:25) #Quah question #2 – What do you think of trainers who are using unstable surfaces to train compound movements? For example, barbell back squat on wobble pillows? Or a Bosu ball? (57:51) #Quah question #3 – Because of COVID, I have been doing a lot of walking outside. You guys always talk about cardio and how it hinders muscle gain. Is there such a thing as too much walking hurting gains? (1:03:03) #Quah question #4 – If women account for 50% of gym memberships and the population in general. And strength training is so important, why don’t gyms try to make efforts to entice women to lift? (1:07:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off! Man steals car with boy inside, comes back to return child and scold mom Westworld - Official Website for the HBO Series Baby Leaps on the App Store The Wonder Weeks® App BabySparks - Development Activities and Milestones Pregnancy + on the App Store Pregnancy, Parenting and Baby Information - The Bump The Barstool Fund | Barstool Sports Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $970M after Tuesday's drawing finds no winner Netflix tops 200 million subscribers with year-end flourish, stock jumps 10% Tiger - Watch the HBO Original Documentary | HBO Arizona family finds two-way mirror, video equipment behind bathroom wall after moving into home 75 Hard Challenge Review – Mind Pump Podcast 75 HARD: A TACTICAL GUIDE TO WINNING THE WAR WITH YOURSELF Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Aesthetic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System How to Get Big Arms | Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #1437: The Unfiltered Truth About MMA With Phil Daru MAPS Starter | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media The Pros and Cons of Incorporating Cardio Into Your Workout Routine – Mind Pump Blog Can Cardio Kill Muscle? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dave Portnoy (@stoolpresidente) Instagram Andy Frisella MFCEO (@andyfrisella) Instagram Phil Daru (@darustrong) Instagram
1472: How to Break 13 Destructive Lockdown Habits
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to break 13 shelter in place/lockdown habits that can be destructive if left unchecked. How to Break 13 Destructive Lockdown Habits. (2:38) #1 – Stress eating. (4:14) #2 – Baking. (9:15) #3 – Eating out. (13:07) #4 – Alcohol consumption. (16:32) #5 – Losing sight of fitness. (21:09) #6 – Sedentary lifestyle. (23:08) #7 – Not following a workout plan. (26:59) #8 – Becoming a Google doctor. (29:32) #9 – All-day scrolling on social media. (31:47) #10 – Refreshing the news every 5 minutes. (33:08) #11 – Online shopping. (34:48) #12 – Throwing your schedule out the window. (37:24) #13 – Blurring the line between work/home life. (38:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off! Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Bad Habits You’ve Picked up During the COVID-19 Pandemic MAPS Fitness Products Data Usage Has Increased 47 Percent During COVID-19 Quarantine Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1471: The Truth About German Volume Training, the Dangers of Sweating for the Wedding, What to Do If One Side of Your Body Is Tighter Than the Other & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions about German Volume Training methods, “sweating for the wedding,” whether it is normal to want to sleep 30-60 minutes after a workout, and if it is common for one side’s leg muscles and hip flexor to be tighter than the other. Sal’s COVID scare. (6:54) The fascinating science behind the COVID-19 vaccine. (10:21) The strange ways humans try to treat themselves. (14:01) The bodybuilder with the greatest genetics of all-time. (19:33) How the various fighting organizations are faring during the pandemic. (21:53) Conor McGregor’s ‘fantasy land’ inside a watch. (23:37) Oli Pop is blowing up! (28:32) Mind Pump’s predictions on the future of the economy. (30:11) Can the Government please take notes on the Barstool Fund?! (32:17) Did the Simpsons write EVERY scenario for what has happened? (35:48) The difficulties of not overtraining when you are on an energy high. (37:58) Adam shares an update on his hormone replacement therapy test numbers. (40:37) Public Goods, the future of direct-to-consumer shopping. (43:14) #Quah question #1 – Thoughts on German Volume Training methods? (47:50) #Quah question #2 – What's your take on the catchphrase, “sweating for the wedding,” as seen on social media? What is the alternative strategy, or mindset, for people who are preparing for a big event? (53:01) #Quah question #3 - Is it normal to want to sleep for 30-60 minutes after a workout? (59:08) #Quah question #4 - Is it common for one side’s leg muscles and hip flexor to be tighter than the other? (1:03:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off! COVID-19: Melatonin as a potential adjuvant treatment SO A GUY INJECTED HIMSELF WITH PSYCHEDELIC MUSHROOMS, AND THEY STARTED TO EAT HIM ALIVE Victor Richards - Greatest Physiques Buchecha To Make MMA Debut Against Senegalese Wrestling Champion at One Championship WEIGHING IN #112 with CONOR MCGREGOR | POIRIER FIGHT | LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE | DIAZ TRILOGY Conor McGregor Gets Roasted After Showing Off $1 Million Diamond Watch Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** Why 20 DTC CEOs say their recent skyrocketing growth will continue in post-pandemic world Covid relief, economic stimulus, immigration: What to expect in Biden's first 100 days The Barstool Fund | Barstool Sports COVID Lockdowns May Have No Clear Benefit vs Other Voluntary Measures, International Study Shows CIA declassifies hundreds of UFO documents – here’s where to find them Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** MAPS Powerlift | Muscular Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Josh Thomson (@therealpunk) Instagram Conor McGregor (@thenotoriousmma) Instagram
1470: Ten Motivation Hacks to Boost Productivity Today
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin go over ten motivation hacks that you can start today to help you achieve your goals faster and with less effort. Why when you're motivated, everything seems easy. (3:04) Ten Motivation Hacks to Boost Productivity Today. (5:05) #1 – Set realistic goals/schedule reevaluations. (6:10) #2 – Break your goals into smaller/obtainable goals. (10:15) #3 – Consume information surrounding your current goal. (14:01) #4 – Tell people about your goal. (16:59) #5 – Reassess your network. (19:47) #6 – Do not wait until tomorrow. (24:11) #7 – Keep a journal. (26:11) #8 – Find joy in the process. (28:52) #9 – Aim for positive motivations instead of negative ones. (31:26) #10 – Optimize your time. (33:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off! Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1469: Listener Live Coaching (Q&A)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Adam shares openly why he is back on hormone replacement therapy. (3:21) Justin is looking even MORE handsome thanks in part to Caldera. (23:41) How Sal is enjoying the process with his baby boy. (26:08) How Adam is loving every moment with his son. (30:59) Justin is really into shocking news stories. (34:56) Mind Pump Recommends, Tiger on HBO. (39:57) Can drinking more coffee lower your risk of prostate cancer? (45:05) Ben Greenfield’s COVID-19 protocol. (46:09) #Quah question #1 – What are some ways I can improve my deadlift working out from home? (48:11) #Quah question #2 – What prerequisites are required to perform a proper sprint? (51:34) #Quah question #3 – Any advice on how to fix weak transverse abdominal muscles? (1:03:26) #Quah question #4 – I am a middle-aged man and have run MAPS Anabolic three times. Any advice, program wise, on how I can progress further? (1:15:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off! 1 Week Special: MAPS Performance 50% off! “Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout” Low levels of serum testosterone in middle-aged men impact pathological features of prostate cancer Visit Caldera Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Tiger - Watch the HBO Original Documentary | HBO Drinking more coffee every day could lower your risk of prostate cancer Mind Pump TV – YouTube Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health-- Prone Cobra GROW Your GLUTES with a SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT! Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump MAPS Prime Pro Webinar MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP How to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt (BECAUSE SIT HAPPENS!) | MIND PUMP The SECRET To Getting A Flat STOMACH (AVOID MISTAKES!) MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Alex Whitehair (@realgame.athletics) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram
1468: How to Deadlift with Dumbbells, 75 Hard Challenge Review, Ways to Improve Explosiveness & Agility & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips for deadlifting with dumbbells instead of barbells, thoughts on the 75 Hard Challenge, good starter exercises to become more explosive and agile, and how to tell the difference between hip and foot instability. Butcher Box’s Keto Bundle is CRAZY! (4:20) The latest updates on the guy’s diets, strategies, and the mental challenges they are facing. (6:03) The differences between men and women and how they respond to resistance training. (19:19) NASA’s bold plan to protect Earth from asteroids. (23:05) Young kid busted for throwing a rave in his school bathroom. (28:15) How the guys are enjoying the current phase their sons are in. (30:37) Organifi’s newest product is shown to boost libido in women. (37:52) Sal’s mall walk miscalculation. (40:23) #Quah question #1 – What tips or advice do you have for deadlifting with dumbbells instead of barbells? (44:12) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on the 75 Hard Challenge? Are “all or nothing” fitness challenges healthy or are they problematic? (47:58) #Quah question #3 – What are some good starter exercises to become more explosive and agile? Is going lighter on the compound and focusing on speed a good place to start? (53:27) #Quah question #4 - How can you tell the difference between hip and foot instability? (56:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Sanctuary Beach Resort | Monterey Bay, CA Hotel on The Beach Mind Pump #955: John Brenkus- 6x Emmy-Award Winning Creator, Host, & Producer Of Sport Science Dissimilar perceptual response between trained women and men in resistance training to concentric failure: A quasi-experimental study Comparing the effects of 12 months aerobic exercise and resistance training on glucose metabolism among prediabetes phenotype: A explorative randomized controlled trial NASA reveals asteroid is heading for 'near Earth' approach tomorrow YouTuber creates real-life ‘Star Wars’ lightsaber that slices steel 12 Year Old Legend Busted For "Throwing A Rave In His School Bathroom" Bear Wants More (The Bear Books) Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** @mindpumpadam Single-Leg Deadlift with dumbbells GROW Your GLUTES with a SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT! The 75 Hard Challenge - 75 Hard Challenge MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andy Frisella MFCEO (@andyfrisella) Instagram Alex Whitehair (@realgame.athletics) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
1467: How to Squat for Your Body Type With Dr. Aaron Horschig
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk all things squat with Squat University's Dr. Aaron Horschig. The origin story of Squat University and his reasoning behind the name. (3:37) Understanding your anatomy and why people like to blame theirs. (10:28) What is “butt-wink” and it is optimal for your body? (14:55) Why everyone's body has its own set of needs and requirements to perform properly. (19:30) His order of operations assessing a first-time client. (23:54) What happens to the body when you do mobility and why should I care about doing it daily? (26:54) Why he subscribes to muscle re-education. (32:50) Are squats a fundamental human movement? (34:13) Can you justify a quarter squat for a basketball player? (38:33) Is there a test to find your ideal squat stance? (40:16) What are the major differences between correctional exercise and exercise to build strength & muscle? (45:19) What irks him the most about the physical therapy space? (49:06) Don’t ignore your physical capacity. (51:45) Why you shouldn’t stop inflammation, but understand it instead. (54:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off! Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Amazon.com: Dr. Aaron Horschig: Books How Deep Should I Squat? | T Nation Becoming a Supple Leopard 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance 3 Ankle Mobility Exercises You Should Do for Better Deep Squats Are Quarter Squats Actually a Better Option For Athletes? How To Squat For Your Anatomy (FIND THE RIGHT STANCE) How to Squat For Your Anatomy (DEPTH & STANCE WIDTH) The McGill Big 3 For Core Stability - Squat University Don't Ice, Walk it Off! - Squat University Athletes love icing sore muscles, but that cold therapy might make things worse Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Website: Squat University Dr. Aaron Horschig (@draaronhorschig) Instagram Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate) Instagram Ed Coan Powerlifter (@eddycoan) Instagram Chris Duffin (@mad_scientist_duffin) Instagram Mike Boyle (@bodybyboyle) Instagram
1466: Why Trainers Can’t Always Agree on Exercise Form, How to Perform the Pullover, the Benefits of Squatting Barefoot & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why there is such a discrepancy between trainers on the proper form & mechanics of exercises, the pullover movement, the benefits of squatting barefoot, and the core disciplines that should be first established in oneself before being able to train others successfully. Justin is getting lean and not even trying. (4:51) What do the guy’s morning routines look like right now? (8:19) The best ways to dramatically increase ‘the pump’. (13:21) Keeping your coffee beans fresh with MIIR’s new coffee canister. (16:42) How getting poor sleep can affect your workouts. (23:17) Elon Musk is now the richest man in the world. (26:17) Bitcoin is on fire! (27:25) How social media affects your perception of reality. (28:42) #Quah question #1 - Why is there such a discrepancy between trainers on the proper form and mechanics of exercises? (41:26) #Quah question #2 – Can you please go over the pullover movement? There are so many angles to hit it from, resistance curves, and muscles involved depending on how you attack it. (47:34) #Quah question #3 – Can you go into the benefits of squatting barefoot? Is it better to go barefoot or just wear shoes like Converse? (50:22) #Quah question #4 – As someone interested in being a personal trainer, what core disciplines should be established in oneself first before they can train others successfully? (54:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS Fitness Starter Bundle 50% off! Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Elon Musk is now the richest man on the planet, overtaking Jeff Bezos As Bitcoin Smashes Through $40,000, Data Reveals What’s Behind The Huge 2021 Bitcoin Price Boom Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked Mind Pump TV - YouTube How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen MAPS Prime Pro Webinar @mindpumpadam Tippy toe squats video 3 Things You Should Know Before You Become a Personal Trainer – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram
1465: The Truth About Health at Every Size
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss recent Cosmopolitan covers and the health at every size movement. Why Cosmopolitan isn’t the place to go for health information. (3:34) What the “health at every size” ACTUALLY means. (8:20) The history surrounding obesity and how there is a wide range of body types. (12:31) Why being “healthy” encompasses A LOT of things. (19:10) What loving yourself really means. (27:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Special (Extended until Jan. 10th, 2021): 3 MAPS Bundles for your level of fitness! Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Cosmopolitan Cover Promotes Plus Size Women as ‘Healthy’ @mindpumpsal post “Health at every size” Health At Every Size Community Resources Loneliness: A disease? Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1464: Listener Live Coaching (Q&A)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. The guys on their current body composition, Justin’s aesthetic goal & MORE. (4:50) Having ‘the talk’ with your kids. (10:04) Adam’s happiest day as a father. (15:20) The contrast of drinking with Zbiotics versus without it. (20:53) Mind Pump on the future of the gym industry, the types of gyms that will survive the lockdowns, advice for trainers & MORE. (24:11) Why you shouldn’t sit too close to the TV without your Felix Gray glasses. (36:30) #Quah question #1 – I have lost some muscle mass and gained some body fat over the past eight weeks. Would it be better to run something like MAPS Anabolic first or jump into a strength specific program? (41:59) #Quah question #2 – I'm running MAPS Powerlift right now. How does the 1-rep max calculation work? After you run the 11 weeks, how would you go back and calculate your new max to see how much progress you have made? (48:38) #Quah question #3 – My wife is pregnant. How should I be structuring my workouts pre-baby? During the sleepless nights once he is born? (56:02) #Quah question #4 – Do you have any insight on these ‘anabolic diets’ from these YouTube personalities? Are there any long-term detriments from them? (1:01:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Special (Extended until Jan. 10th, 2021): 3 MAPS Bundles for your level of fitness! Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Gyms aren’t coming back. Here’s how you’ll work out in the future Mind Pump #1390: The State Of The Gym Industry With UFC Gym President Adam Sedlack Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Anabolic - Mind Pump Media Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Powerlift - Mind Pump Media MAPS Strong | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
1463: The Truth About the Importance of Eating Post Workout, the Most Important Mobility Goals, the Best Stretches for Flat Feet & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the importance of a post workout meal, good measurable mobility goals, the best stretches for flat feet, and changing your circle of friends in order to improve your mental health and well-being. A sad day for Americans. (3:53) Mind Pump’s best survival skills. (6:42) Where in the world is Jack Ma? (12:01) Mind Pump’s most anticipated albums of 2021. (14:57) Breaking down the pros/cons of raw milk versus regular milk. (18:05) Changing your expectations and parenting hacks for parents. (24:54) How the ChiliPad improves your sleep. (29:05) #Quah question #1 – What is the importance of a post-workout meal, and how quickly should you have it? (34:30) #Quah question #2 – What are some good measurable mobility goals? (39:13) #Quah question #3 – What are the best stretches for flat feet? (42:44) #Quah question #4 – Have you ever had to change your circle of friends to improve your mental health and well-being? (50:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Special (Extended until Jan. 10th, 2021): 3 MAPS Bundles for your level of fitness! World leaders condemn riot at US Capitol building Alone Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY The conspicuous absence of Chinese tech mogul and Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma The 41 Most Anticipated Albums of 2021: Kendrick, Rihanna, Adele, and More Pottenger's Cats - Study Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Importance Of The Anabolic Window Mind Pump #620: Chris Kresser On The Chronic Disease Equation, The Potato Hack For Fat Loss, The Disease Worse Than Being Eaten By A Shark & MORE Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Day 23: Mobility Workout + Exercises - 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP) Short Foot - YouTube How To Get Reconnected With Your Feet Using Toe Stretchers How to Squat Without Your Toes Spinning Out |#AskSquatU Show Ep. 2| How to Fix Pronation When You Squat |#AskSquatU Show Ep. 30| @mindpumpadam mobility video @mindpumpadam Tippy toe squats video Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram Squat University (@squat_university) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
1462: Setting New Year's Resolutions That Actually Work
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps you can take to achieve your goals this year. Crazy statistics surrounding New Year's Resolutions. (3:11) The biggest mistakes people make when it comes to making resolutions. (7:35) 5 Steps to Setting New Year’s Resolutions that Actually Work. (8:49) #1 – Set small attainable goals to build wins. (9:10) Slower is better. (13:35) #2 – Create a plan and be specific. (17:26) Track your progress. (21:46) #3 – Construct a strategy to improve your accountability. (26:17) Food prepping. (30:38) Invest in quality programming. (32:32) #4 – Fall in love with the journey and not the goal. (34:14) #5 – Practice self-care and be kind to yourself. (40:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Special (Extended 1 week!): 3 MAPS Bundles for your level of fitness! Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ONLY 8% OF PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS What You Need to Know if You Want to Hire a Personal Trainer – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Products Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1461: Tips to Improve Front Squat Technique, Common Workout Programming Mistakes, 2021 Fitness Trends & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions about how to get better at stabilizing the barbell for a front squat, the most common programming mistakes, good habits they are aiming to create in 2021, and fitness trend predictions for 2021. Sleep deprivation is real in the Di Stefano household. (5:39) Snowboarding adventures in Tahoe. (16:22) The guys are getting the feels again from the new season of Cobra Kai. (24:12) The board game rivalry between Justin and his wife. (26:35) What are the guy’s goals training and diet-wise, heading into the new year? (28:42) The controversy surrounding the latest Cosmo cover promoting “health at any size.” (35:58) #Quah question #1 – What are some suggestions on how to get better at stabilizing the barbell for a front squat? (44:58) #Quah question #2 – What are the most common programming mistakes you guys come across that make you shake your head time and time again? (48:53) #Quah question #3 – What are some good habits you guys are aiming to create in 2021? (53:39) #Quah question #4 – What are your fitness trend predictions for 2021? (1:02:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Special (Extended 1 week!): 3 MAPS Bundles for your level of fitness! CoComelon | Netflix Cobra Kai | Netflix Official Site Connect 4 Shots Game Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Whole eggs better for muscle building and repair than egg whites -- ScienceDaily Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Cosmopolitan Cover Promotes Plus Size Women as ‘Healthy’ BEST Front Squat Regression & Mobility Tips (START HERE) Adam Schafer's DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1460: How to Lose Fat Without Dieting
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail five steps to lose fat without dieting. Why what moves the needle for most people is creating new behaviors. (4:43) 5 Strategies How to Lose Fat Without Dieting. (7:06) #1 – Prioritize hitting protein targets. (8:58) #2 - Cutting down on bad habits. (12:58) #3 – Tracking your food. (18:25) #4 – Walking 10 minutes after every meal. (21:54) #5 - Aiming to drink a gallon to half-gallon of water every day. (25:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! December Special (Extended 1 week!): 3 MAPS Bundles for your level of fitness! The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog What Makes Tracking Macronutrients Effective – Mind Pump Blog Does Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) Actually Help With Fat Loss? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources