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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1514: Ways to Increase Testosterone Levels Naturally, How to Correct Imbalances Between Both Sides of the Body, Tips for Preventing Injuries When Lifting Heavy & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Name that popular movie quote. (3:26) Adam responds differently to certain nootropics. (6:30) How bodybuilder pumping reps may build more muscle than full-range of motion ones. (13:13) Why lifting tempo doesn’t matter. (17:53) How Sal is finding gray hair in other places. (22:18) Cakes and weights. (23:38) Why Justin is experimenting with the DuckDuckGo search engine. (25:08) Italy is heading into another lockdown. (29:34) Obesity versus smoking, which is worse for your health? (32:24) The game-changing benefits of drinking LMNT. (41:17) The ultimate all-in-one health monitor wearable coming soon?! (42:36) #Quah question #1 – Do you have any advice on how to correct imbalances between both sides of my body when doing the big lifts? (49:15) #Quah question #2 – What are some ways you can increase your testosterone levels naturally? (55:30) #Quah question #3 – How can I promote longevity through powerlifting and address muscle imbalances? (1:09:45) #Quah question #4 – How can I break the plateau I am experiencing with my bodyweight squat? (1:16:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Specials: Get in Shape for Summer! MAPS HIIT, MAPS Spilt, and the Bikini Bundle all half off! – Promo code “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout* Occlusion Training Guide - Mind Pump Media Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction - Mind Pump TV Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training – Mind Pump Blog Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! - Mind Pump TV A year after COVID-19 slammed Italy, a third wave is making it deja vu all over again More countries suspend AstraZeneca vaccinations over blood clot fears: What we know so far 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 Art of Happiness Podcast - An Epidemic of Loneliness The U.S. Obesity Rate Now Tops 40% Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! New skin patch brings us closer to wearable, all-in-one health monitor Single Arm Cable Row (DO THIS BACK WORKOUT) | Mind Pump TV Why Can’t I Feel the Right Muscles Working? - Mind Pump Blog How Men Can Naturally Increase Their Testosterone – Mind Pump Blog Common Signs of Low Testosterone – Mind Pump Blog Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram
1513: How Cheat Meals Can Add Extra Fat Cells, the Best Exercises to Build the Teardrop of Your Quads, Deep Squats Vs. 90 Degree Squats & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about cheat meals causing the body to add fat cells, the best at-home vastus medialis (quad teardrop) exercise, whether it is better to squat lighter weight ass to grass versus heavier weight at 90 degrees, and tips for building a team of trainers. How Google is disrupting education. (2:55) Using facial recognition technology for good. (10:25) Mind Pump Recommends, I Care A Lot on Netflix. (12:15) The mind-blowing speed the universe is expanding. (17:21) The long-term effects of steroid use. (23:55) How scientists want to build a doomsday vault on the moon. (25:10) The guy’s go-to Oli Pop flavor. (34:52) #Quah question #1 – If you eat in a calorie deficit all week and then have a cheat meal, will you gain fat cells, and is that considered yo-yo dieting? (40:56) #Quah question #2 – What's the best at-home vastus medialis (quad teardrop) exercise? (47:06) #Quah question #3 - Is it better to squat lighter weight ass to grass versus heavier weight at 90 degrees? (50:37) #Quah question #4 – What are some tips for building a team of trainers? (54:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Specials: Get in Shape for Summer! MAPS HIIT, MAPS Spilt, and the Bikini Bundle all half off! – Promo code “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout How Google's New Career Certificates Could Disrupt the College Degree (Exclusive) | Inc.com Facial Recognition Technology Is Being Used To Find Missing Children I Care a Lot | Netflix Official Site The Queen's Gambit | Netflix Official Site How fast is the universe expanding? Galaxies provide one answer. Mind Pump #1507: Everything You Need To Know About Steroids With John Romano Scientists want to send more than 6.7 million genetic samples — including sperm and ova — to the moon as ‘global insurance policy’ 'Luxury Space Hotel' to Launch in 2021 Elysium (2013) - IMDb Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #785: Dr. Layne Norton On Taking Charge Of Your Diet, Metabolism & Relationship With Food Mind Pump TV - YouTube Sissy Squat - The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1512: The Value of Following a Workout Program
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five reasons why it makes to follow a (well written) workout program, even if you are advanced. The value of following an organized program for the advanced lifter. (2:07) Mind Pump reminisces on their first workout programs. (4:35) The 4 stages of learning and how it applies to workout programming. (8:38) The 5 Values of Following a (Well-Written) Workout Program. (12:05) #1 – Prevents overtraining. (12:46) #2 – Forces you to work the body parts you are neglecting. (19:13) #3 – Provides structure and a checklist. (24:05) #4 – Trains you to understand progressive overload through tracking. (25:57) #5 – Teaches you how to program for yourself. (31:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Specials: Get in Shape for Summer! MAPS HIIT, MAPS Spilt, and the Bikini Bundle all half off! – Promo code “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout St. Patrick’s Day Special: Mind Pump Store Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Heavy Duty – Book by Mike Mentzer MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training – Mind Pump Blog The Best Order to Do Exercises – Mind Pump Podcast How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
1511: How to Properly Use Creatine, How to Weigh Meat When Tracking Macros, the Truth About Cholesterol & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how much creatine to consume, whether high cholesterol is still the demon it was once thought to be, whether you should weigh your meat raw or cooked, and movements that help older people build strength. Mind Pump on dirty song lyrics of their youth. (4:22) Burger King is a marketing genius. (12:09) Addressing the hip thrust versus back squat controversy from a previous episode. (16:54) Does the use of anabolic steroids cause long-term testosterone production damage? (20:42) Ned’s new product ‘Mello’ is blowing the guy's minds! (24:09) How success breeds more success. (29:00) Mind Pump’s theories on the recent non-fungible token (NFT) craze. (34:10) Did you know there is an approved surgery to make you taller?! (39:35) What will the long-term effects of masks be? (42:10) How the Public Goods membership service works. (48:41) #Quah question #1 - How much creatine should I consume and when? (51:00) #Quah question #2 – Is high cholesterol still the demon we once thought it was? Such as having high LDL, but also having high HDL? (55:47) #Quah question #3 – When using a food scale to track ounces of meat, should you measure raw or cooked? (1:03:08) #Quah question #4 – Lots of people have older family members they care for. If you were to recommend a few movements that would help them build some strength, what would they be? (1:05:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Specials: Get in Shape for Summer! MAPS HIIT, MAPS Spilt, and the Bikini Bundle all half off! - Promo code “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy–and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood–and What That Means for the Rest of Us Burger King apologizes for saying 'women belong in the kitchen' in a tweet advertising a new scholarship for female chefs Back Squat vs. Hip Thrust Resistance-training Programs in Well-trained Women – PubMed Bodybuilding steroids linked to long-term testicular damage, study finds - CNN Mind Pump #1507: Everything You Need To Know About Steroids With John Romano What Does Magnesium Do For Your Body? Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy Digital art by Beeple sells for $69.4 million amid NFT boom What's An NFT? And Why Are People Paying Millions To Buy Them? Men are paying $76,000 for a limb-extending surgery that involves breaking leg bones and inserting nails and screws Erase the Face: How to Dehumanize an Entire Population Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Photobiomodulation in human muscle tissue: an advantage in sports performance? Cholesterol For Muscle Gains – Mind Pump Blog New federal guidelines may lift dietary cholesterol limits MAPS Macro Calculator Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Connor Murphy (@connormurphyofficial) Instagram
1510: Four Things Women in Their 40's Need to Know About Fitness
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover four things that women need to focus on during their 40's and beyond to optimize their level of fitness. Why are women more receptive to seek out help? (2:50) The common misconceptions about women in their 40’s. (8:07) Four Things Women in Their 40’s Need to Know About Fitness. (13:48) #1 – Train your body to burn calories on its own through traditional resistance training. (18:55) #2 – Focus on mobility. (30:11) #3 – Mold your programming for your schedule. (36:08) #4 – Improve your relationship with food. (41:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Bundle: Fabulous 40's Bundle 1/2 off! - Promo code “FAB50” at checkout Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Why Resistance Training is a Great Form of Exercise for Women – Mind Pump Blog Osteopenia: When you have weak bones, but not osteoporosis The Importance of Exercise to Help Treat Osteopenia and Osteoporosis Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Why Mobility Is So Important For Being Healthy – Mind Pump Blog What is the First Step to Better Mobility? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump TV - YouTube Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Mind Pump #1380: The 10 Best Resistance Band Exercises Mind Pump #1460: How To Lose Fat Without Dieting Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1509: The Benefit of Splitting up Your Workout Throughout the Day, How to Learn Effective Workout Programming, Ways to Make Sure You Do Important Exercises You Hate & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Sal’s ‘brutal’ morning routine. (3:33) Workouts and instability. (5:25) Microsoft files patent technology to create chatbots of dead people, fictional characters, and relatives. (15:43) When people overshare on social media. (25:55) New Flavor Alerts from Magic Spoon! (31:22) What do prisoners and CEOs have in common? (33:45) How NCI is disrupting the fitness space! (41:44) #Quah question #1 – How can I modify my workouts to get the benefits of full-body training while limiting the further size of my lower body? (43:54) #Quah question #2 – How can I effectively plan my own training programs? (49:14) #Quah question #3 – Are there benefits to splitting up your workout throughout the day? (1:00:35) #Quah question #4 – How do I properly train and prime for a canoeing expedition? (1:06:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Get in Shape for Summer – Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout Strengthen Lateral Movement with a Lateral Sled Pull - Mind Pump TV How To Use Unilateral Training To Kickstart Your Gains - Mind Pump Podcast Microsoft patent shows tech to create chatbots of dead people Watch Upload - Season 1 | Prime Video Creator of viral Tom Cruise deepfakes speaks out Ryan Upchurch Calls Out Nicole Arbour & EXPOSED Texts Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! 1 in 5 CEOs are psychopaths according to a new study — here's why Milton Friedman - Free To Choose NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Mind Pump #1492: Five Things To Look For In An Online Coach With Jason Phillips MAPS Aesthetic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Strong | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar How To Improve YOUR Work Capacity (6 MOVEMENTS) | MIND PUMP TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Nicole Arbour (@ibnicolearbour) Instagram Ryan Upchurch (@ryanupchurch) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Starting Strength (@startingstrength) Instagram
1508: The Optimal Amount of Protein to Eat Per Meal, How Massage Can Improve Muscle Growth, Muscle Building Tips for Teenagers & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how much protein you can eat per meal, whether or not a massage helps promote muscle growth, muscle building tips for teenagers, and @functionalpatterns stance that weight lifting in its traditional form does more harm than good. Addressing the CrossFit controversy on the Mind Pump Podcast YouTube page. (3:28) Hip thrusts versus barbell squats, which one builds bigger butt muscles? (16:48) How Adam used Organifi’s Red Juice to wean off caffeine for a week. (23:25) The copper scrolls of treasure. (31:25) Mind Pump speculates on the housing market bubble, exodus in California, and inflation rates. (38:06) Justin is not all fish sticks. (48:50) #Quah question #1 - How much of my daily protein intake can I eat per meal? (52:50) #Quah question #2 – I'm curious whether or not a massage helps promote muscle growth? Also, do massage guns actually work or are they a marketing gimmick? (1:00:08) #Quah question #3 – What are some muscle building tips for teenagers? (1:07:50) #Quah question #4 – What do you think of @functionalpatterns and their stance that weight lifting in its traditional form does more harm than good? (1:12:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Get in Shape for Summer – Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout The Truth About The Current State of CrossFit – Mind Pump Podcast Back Squat vs. Hip Thrust Resistance-training Programs in Well-trained Women - PubMed Build Your Butt Bundle - Mind Pump Media How To Grow Your Glutes (FREE Butt Building Guide) - Mind Pump TV 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP TV Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout* Microdosing Psilocybin Magic Mushroom Is Gaining Steam Among MMA, UFC, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing Athletes. THE COPPER SCROLL – AN ANCIENT TREASURE MAP THAT FEATURES 64 UNDISCOVERED LOCATIONS WHERE STAGGERING AMOUNTS OF SILVER AND GOLD ARE BURIED Snorkeler finds 25 bricks of cocaine floating off Florida Keys Operation Odessa (2018) - IMDb Housing Market Predictions 2021: Is It Going To Crash or Boom? California’s Rendezvous with Reality Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Protein Absorbed Per Meal, Keto Backpacking, When to Recalculate Macros | THRR067 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Functional Patterns (@functionalpatterns) Instagram
1507: Everything You Need to Know About Steroids With John Romano
In this episode Sal speaks with bodybuilding journalist and steroid expert, John Romano about steroids. The interview is followed up by a discussion with Sal, Adam and Justin. How did he get into the supplement space? (2:35) When did athletes start experimenting with steroids? (4:50) The popularity in the United States. (7:27) What is the difference between testosterone and other anabolic steroids? (9:29) The pros/cons of androgenic and anabolic steroids. (11:25) What is the difference in feel? (13:31) Why he believes most steroid stacks should start with testosterone. (15:23) Why you must determine your goals and realistic expectations first. (18:25) The starter stack for a young male in his late 20s to increase performance. (20:00) How to determine your dose duration? (25:00) Once off a cycle, how does one get back to baseline? (26:44) Should women stay clear of anabolic steroids? (28:33) What is clenbuterol and what is it used for? (32:40) What is albuterol? (33:48) How growth hormone stimulates other things to happen. (34:44) What are Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs), why am I able to buy them on the internet, and what do they do? (38:57) How did athletes beat drug tests back in the day? (46:13) Is there a genetic component to how you respond to these drugs? (52:25) Why recovery and nutrition are the keys to preserving muscle, NOT drugs. (53:51) Why he believes there are only two genders and addressing the controversy surrounding transgender athletes. (55:21) Are testosterone cycles becoming more acceptable and mainstream? (1:04:00) How has the response been to his podcast? (1:07:25) A Mind Pump follow-up conversation on the comments made by John. (1:11:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Get in Shape for Summer – Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout Fitness Fame & Fortune on Apple Podcasts Dragon Slayer Media - YouTube Mind Pump #922: John Romano Death of Tom Simpson - Wikipedia Effects of androgenic-anabolic steroids in athletes Anadrol - steroid.com Clenbuterol: Side Effects, Uses, for Weight Loss, and More Albuterol | Side Effects, Dosage, Uses and More Human growth hormone (HGH): Does it slow aging? - Mayo Clinic Growth hormone, athletic performance, and aging SARMs: Everything You Need to Know - Men's Health Mind Pump#895: Do Transgender Athletes Have An Unfair Advantage? Phys Ed: Will Olympic Athletes Dope if They Know It Might Kill Them? Icarus | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jay Cutler (@jaycutler) Instagram Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) Instagram Barry L Bonds (@blbonds25) Instagram
1506: How to Change Your Body Fat Set Point, The Truth About CrossFit, When to Use Drop Sets & Supersets in Your Training & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about resetting the body’s body fat set point, how to implement drop sets and supersets in a workouts, whether it is healthy to have a protein shake every day, and their current thoughts on CrossFit. The growing segment of sex technology. (4:01) Why are seeing a significant increase in obesity among animals? (9:28) Are octopuses from outer space? (19:35) How IQ could affect you getting married? (22:52) Common sense versus scientific studies. (27:18) The latest updates on COVID deaths and vaccine rollouts. (28:33) UFC 259 recap and controversial hot takes. (32:55) How wearing blue-light blocking glasses at night can raise melatonin 58%! (39:20) The biggest endocrine disruptor offenders. (42:51) #Quah question #1 – Can you actually reset your body’s set point? I used to be 310 lbs., I got down to 155 lbs., but could never stay there long. My body keeps rebounding and staying at 195 lbs. I have been lifting for 5 years and tracking macros to lose weight. I would like my body to sit at 145-160 lbs. How can I reset my set point? (47:35) #Quah question #2 – When do you implement drop sets and supersets in your workouts? (55:55) #Quah question #3 - Is it healthy to have a protein shake every day? Any long-term health issues with that? (59:35) #Quah question #4 – What are your current thoughts on CrossFit? (1:03:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Get in Shape for Summer – Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout 'I climax every 30 seconds': Woman's rare disorder sees her experience constant orgasms for up to eight hours a day Mind Pump #815: Going Deeper With Sex With Emily IT’S NOT JUST ALL OF THE PEOPLE AROUND YOU THAT ARE GETTING FATTER Are Octopuses From Outer Space? Study Suggests Cephalopod Eggs Traveled to Earth on a Comet My Octopus Teacher | Netflix Official Site How IQ could affect you getting married? Thinking, Fast and Slow How the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine Works UFC 259 Recap: Blachowicz Plays Spoiler Again, Nunes Tightens Her Featherweight Chokehold Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Attenuation of short wavelengths alters sleep and the ipRGC pupil response Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1230: Surviving & Thriving In A Toxic World With Max Lugavere What is Metabolic Adaptation? - Mind Pump Blog Do I Need a Protein Shake Every Time I Workout? - Mind Pump Blog My HONEST Thoughts On Crossfit – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Emily Morse (@sexwithemily) Instagram Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram Петр "No Mercy" Ян (@petr_yan) Instagram Aljamain Sterling (@funkmastermma) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram
1505: Seven Day Fat Loss Kickstart
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to kickstart fat loss without destroying your metabolism. Why context matters when it comes to rapid fat loss. (2:13) Understanding what your behavior and pattern interrupters are. (7:08) Why you have to resist the temptation to continue eating in a calorie deficit long-term. (11:55) Seven Day Fat Loss Kickstart. (15:06) Step #1 – Intermittent fasting/meal skip. (16:57) Step #2 – Drop calories to 500. (21:25) Step #3 – Target protein first and fibrous vegetables. (22:28) Step #4 – Focus on working inward/low-intensity workouts. (26:09) Step #5 – Mindset is everything! (30:50) Clues and hints you have done this properly. (34:43) How to come out of this process the RIGHT way. (37:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: Get in Shape for Summer – Promo code: “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Fasting is a Terrible Way to Lose Weight Intermittent Fasting Guide - Mind Pump Media A Beginner's Guide To Intermittent Fasting Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources of Protein Why do we Need Protein? Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump TV - YouTube Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! What are the Top Benefits of Strength Training? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
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