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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1395: Hunter McIntyre on Steroid Use in CrossFit, Avoiding Negativity, Surviving a Business Downturn & More
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with the ever colorful Hunter McIntyre. Hunter’s CrossFit experience. (3:44) Shout out to Dave Castro. (9:00) The realm of steroids in the CrossFit industry. (13:10) Will he compete in their court again? (17:38) The difference in cultures between OCR and CrossFit. (19:03) His hot take on the Greg Glassman debacle and the future of CrossFit. (20:00) Why he thinks a lot of CrossFit coaches are idiots. (21:58) No pain, no gain. (24:53) How if you put anything in his mouth, he will survive. (27:20) Why he doesn’t watch TV and tips to avoid negativity. (29:51) How he balances the negative baggage. (32:38) Why he is removing himself from the playing field. (34:36) Shifting his environment in a positive direction, the creation of OCR Stars. (37:00) Surviving a business downturn. (42:07) How exercise is therapeutic. (48:47) How he accelerates his healing capacity. (52:31) Hunter’s COVID queen. (56:14) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff) Instagram Hunter McIntyre Website - Hunter McIntyre Hunter McIntyre Organization – OCR Stars Dave Castro (@thedavecastro) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #905: Hunter McIntyre Hunter McIntyre on His Rookie Season and What Comes Next Promera Sports Mind Pump #922: John Romano Greg Glassman resigns as CrossFit CEO after controversial statements about George Floyd My HONEST Thoughts On Crossfit – Mind Pump Blog How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! - Book by Paul Chek HAOS - Hunter's Academy Of Strength Hunter McIntyre breaks 'Murph Challenge' record, raises money in Memorial Day tradition
1394: How to Build More Muscle & Lose More Fat by Reducing Stress, the Best Priming Movements to Improve Your Big Lifts, the Effectiveness of Kettlebells Vs. Dumbbells & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why taking a vacation can help you reach your fitness goals more effortlessly, the best priming movements for squats, deadlifts, bench press and the other big lifts, whether kettlebells are superior to dumbbells, and how a new trainer can overcome imposter syndrome. Reality TV, real or fake? (3:30) Jessica’s journey at the DMV. (11:30) Fun Facts with Justin. (16:05) Mind Pump approves of MIIR’s camp cups. (17:22) Sal’s Conspiracy Corner. (18:16) Adam’s Spotify/Joe Rogan conspiracy theory. (19:02) The importance of teamwork. (21:32) Larry Wheels strength dumbfounds Sal. (28:49) Is UFC star Israel Adesanya on steroids?! (29:59) Studies with Sal. (37:01) Pumpkin Spice Latte, Organifi edition. (39:05) #Quah question #1 – When I go on vacation or take a week off exercise and ease up slightly on nutrition, I lose weight, my digestion is better, and I sleep great. Why is this and how do I go back to my everyday life and keep up the positive momentum? (41:16) #Quah question #2 - What priming movements are best for squats, deadlifts, bench press, and the other big lifts? (46:37) #Quah question #3 – Are kettlebells superior to dumbbells? (51:10) #Quah question #4 – What was it like as a new trainer? How did you get your first real client? I am new to personal training and I know I am capable of helping others. However, I am also aware that I am experiencing a little bit of imposter syndrome? What are tips to help you navigate the landscape with honesty and confidence without turning away clients? (55:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Hidden camera catches naked man high on LSD thinking he’s a tiger Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! One Minute Man: Is Spotify Censoring Joe Rogan? Israel Adesanya slams conspiracy theory about saggy pec UFC CHAMP Accused of PED Use due to SEVERE GYNO allegations! | Trainer Reacts! Effects of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss and Other Metabolic Parameters in Women and Men With Overweight and Obesity Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1272: COVID-19 & How To Cope With Fear & Anxiety Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products First 3 Things a Personal Trainer Should do When They Get a New Client – Mind Pump Blog The Most Important Skill For Personal Trainers – Mind Pump Blog How to Be The Top Personal Trainer in Your Gym – Mind Pump Blog Why You Can’t be Afraid to Talk to People if You are a Personal Trainer – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jessica Di Stefano (@thetraininghour) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Larry (@larrywheels) Instagram Marlon Shamell (@shamell_fitness) Instagram Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) Instagram Mike Dolce (@thedolcediet) Instagram
1393: The Best Way to Grow Your Forearms, How to Get a Back Pump, When to Mix Up Cardio & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about good ways to phase workouts besides strength and hypertrophy, the best way to grow forearm size, tips to get a back pump, and how often to mix up cardio in order for your body not to adapt to the activity. How even Mind Pump still overtrains. (4:26) How to develop a winning mindset. (14:18) Avatar betting on themselves. (19:46) The HUGE Disney layoffs. (22:19) The gut health properties of Oli Pop soda. (26:44) Mind Pump’s beer of choice. (29:00) Sal’s social media break. (30:15) Studies with Sal and the importance of third-party testing. (37:34) Drones are delivering organs now?! (42:26) Your phone is listening. (45:33) #Quah question #1 – What are good ways to phase workouts besides strength and hypertrophy? I’m still stuck in the home gym with limited weight. (47:09) #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to grow forearm size? (50:47) #Quah question #3 – Any tips to get a back pump? (56:01) #Quah question #4 – How often would you have to mix up cardio for your body not to adapt? Or does your body consider all the same over time? (59:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #1265: How To Develop A Winning Mindset Avatar 2 Has Wrapped Filming, Avatar 3 Shoot Almost Done Disney Just Announced Big Time Official Layoffs Across Parks, Experiences And Products What it's like inside the secret, members-only club hidden in Disneyland Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** BoxLock on ‘Shark Tank’: A Look Inside the Lock that Protects Packages The Social Dilemma | Netflix Official Site Five unapproved drugs found in cognitive enhancement supplements Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** When Drones Deliver Human Organs 5 Exercises For HUGE Forearms & A STRONGER Grip (FREE Big Arms Guide) The ONLY Forearm Workout That Matters (TRY THIS!!) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS O.C.R. | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Should You do Cardio Before or After Weights? - Mind Pump Blog Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Influencers In The Wild (@influencers_inthewild) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
1392: 10 Habits of Super-Healthy People
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten of the most important habits shared by healthy people. The important skill of modeling successful people’s actions and habits. (2:37) 10 Habits of Super-Healthy People. (7:08) #1 – Planned (break)fast. (8:12) #2 – Track water intake. (13:57) #3 – Take walk breaks. (18:26) #4 – Unplug from tech. (24:38) #5 – Follow in love with growth, instead of winning. (30:00) #6 – Prioritize and optimize sleep. (35:03) #7 – Build muscle and lift weights. (40:38) #8 – Go outside and get fresh air. (44:42) #9 – Stay mobile. (47:32) #10 – Have a mindfulness practice. (49:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Mind Pump #1385: How To Start Your Fitness & Fat Loss Journey Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss 5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training – MInd Pump Blog MAPS Starter | MAPS Fitness Products MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Alone | Netflix Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1391: How to Substitute Dumbbells for Barbells for the Big Lifts, Meeting Your Macros Vs. Meeting Your Calories, When to Incorporate the Turkish Get-Up Into Your Workout & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using dumbbells for squats, lunges, chest press, overhead press, and deadlifts, prioritizing meeting your macros vs. meeting your calories, when a Turkish Get-Up is useful, and a good progression for introducing weightlifting to kids and teens. Justin’s ‘happy baby pose’. (4:19) Proper grocery store etiquette. (6:49) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (9:15) The power of the ‘babies touch’. (18:28) Joe Rogan, Spotify, and the growing topic of censorship. (22:32) Missing the mark of the benefits of grass-fed meat. (29:32) COVID-19 and blue light blocking glasses. (32:27) Studies with Sal. (35:25) #Quah question #1 – Can I use dumbbells for squats, lunges, chest press, overhead press, and deadlifts? Does it have to be a barbell or am I just wasting my time? (38:50) #Quah question #2 – What's more important, meeting your macros or meeting your calories? (43:00) #Quah question #3 – What are your views on the Turkish Get-Up? What is it useful for and what situation would you program it? (46:14) #Quah question #4 – What is a good progression for introducing weightlifting to kids and teens? (54:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products MEGA ERUPTION - What was this Pompeii volcano victim doing when he died? Cheeky theory sweeps internet as new photo emerges Watch Three Identical Strangers | Prime Video Parental skin-to-skin contact dampens pain responses in newborn baby's brain REPORT: Employees Threaten Strike If Spotify Doesn’t Censor Joe Rogan Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Association of Daily Wear of Eyeglasses With Susceptibility to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Infection Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Combining nanotechnology with immunotherapy to fight deadly metastatic breast cancer Nanotechnology in Cancer Research Alone | Netflix MAPS Macro Calculator Mind Pump TV - YouTube How To Do A Turkish Get-Up 3 Turkish Get-Up Variations - Tutorial with Kettlebell Master of Sport Mind Pump #952: Chad Wesley Smith Of Juggernaut Training Systems Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram
1390: The State of the Gym Industry with UFC Gym President Adam Sedlack
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with UFC Gym president Adam Sedlack. The funny story of how Adam met Sal. (4:00) Adam’s 24 Hour Fitness journey. (6:54) What was it like working for Ray Wilson and Mark Mastrov? (10:04) Was the transition rocky when 24 Hour acquired Family Fitness? (12:41) The evolution of the gym space: His take on the race to the least expensive. (13:44) The pivotal moment he knew 24 Hour was doomed. (18:54) The COVID-19 impact on the industry and how the UFC Gyms adapted. (21:22) His theory on how Planet Fitness is surviving right now. (27:34) Why he believes Governor Gavin Newsom’s policies are costing people their lives. (29:25) Behind closed doors conversations: The strategic way UFC Gyms are bringing back the fitness model. (38:39) How to get involved politically to make a change. (42:06) The mental health effects. (46:00) Changing the narrative of fitness, how the at-home model is bringing more fitness awareness. (49:33) Mark Mastrov, making BIG moves. (55:58) How to build consumer trust in the COVID-19 era. (57:35) Their strategy with new media. (1:00:30) Does he see any permanent changes to the market? (1:05:49) Is remote work a way of the future? (1:10:03) His advice to the single gym owner. (1:10:55) How to create a community in a two-dimensional world. (1:12:47) How you live your journey today will make the difference. (1:15:30) From the front desk to President, the evolution of Adam Sedlack. (1:16:54) The moment in his journey that changed his life. (1:20:04) How to identify honest and authentic people. (1:24:47) Fitness, the best personal growth tool there is. (1:26:36) Navigating family life during a pandemic. (1:28:28) Building a legacy through actions. (1:31:58) Are there things he would have done differently when starting a family? (1:34:45) Going all-in on being the RV guy. (1:37:25) What you may not know about Mark Mastrov. (1:38:35) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Adam Sedlack (@ufcgymprez) Instagram Gym & Fitness | MMA Training | UFC GYM Simon Sinek (@simonsinek) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** 24 Hour Fitness declares bankruptcy, citing "devastating" coronavirus hit Demand at Planet Fitness better than anticipated - JPMorgan Health Clubs Are Not Spreading COVID-19, Study Finds California Fitness Alliance Apple Just Announced a Fitness Service. Are You Signing Up? Peloton Earnings Top Views As At-Home Fitness Boom Continues Will work be remote forever? - Simon Sinek
1389: The Whole Body Effect of Training Individual Muscles, Training for First Responders, Life Changing Early Life Lessons & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether the muscle building signal you send when you perform resistance training is specific to only the muscles you train or if it can have an overall effect on the body, training for the firefighter academy, the benefit to sitting cross-legged for hip mobility, and realizations they had in their 20’s that changed their life. Justin’s proud father moment. (5:31) Mind Pump’s biggest insecurities. (9:20) Justin ‘vegan-ish’ day. (12:12) Studies with Sal. (15:33) How Instagram is slowing turning into a PG-13 version of Porn Hub. (19:53) Amazon’s bike snafu. (24:01) Zoom is crushing! (28:12) Magic Spoon, catering to their audience. (31:44) The safety of gyms in the COVID-19 era. (34:36) Is Joe Rogan being censored by Spotify? (37:46) The booming market of customizable pillows. (46:25) #Quah question #1 - Is the muscle-building signal you send, when you perform resistance training, specific to only the muscles you train, or can it have an overall effect on the body? I recently sustained a knee injury and can’t do lower body training. I am trying to preserve muscle. (48:14) #Quah question #2 – I'm training for the firefighter academy. I’m 6’1”, 195 pounds, and have been following MAPS Anabolic. Which program should I choose next, and should I be at maintenance or bulk? I need to be running with 75 pounds of equipment. (52:54) #Quah question #3 – I spend most of my day on a chair due to online classes. Is there any benefit to sitting cross-legged for hip mobility or should I just do exercises to prevent low back pain? (58:05) #Quah question #4 – What realizations did you have in your 20’s that changed your life? (1:03:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products A healthy diet is more important than your weight when it comes to risk of death, study finds - ABC News Amazon disavows $500 ‘Prime Bike,’ says it has no formal connection to the product Echelon made a $500 version of its connected spin bike for Amazon Prime (updated) Eric Yuan Net Worth: Zoom Founder Made $12 Billion In 6 Months Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Health Clubs Are Not Spreading COVID-19, Study Finds Community and Close Contact Exposures Associated with COVID-19 Among Symptomatic Adults ≥18 Years in 11 Outpatient Health Care Facilities — United States, July 2020 IS SPOTIFY ALREADY CENSORING JOE ROGAN? Joe Rogan Is Already a Headache for Spotify AllSides | Balanced news via media bias ratings Visit Pluto Pillow for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout for 10% off** Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram
1388: The Benefits of Contralateral Training, the Truth About Alkaline Water, Gaining Credibility as an Out of Shape Trainer & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about contralateral training, the value of Alkaline & PH water, whether foam rolling is good for recovery, and credibility of out of shape personal trainers. Morning moodiness is a real thing. (5:01) The potential value of bullies. (8:20) Mind Pump Recommends, My Octopus Teacher on Netflix. (18:28) The value of debate and why Sal recommends Allsides.com. (24:03) The at-home workout “bike wars.” Who will win?! (28:27) Compass pathways, psilocybin-therapy firm, goes public. (33:56) It’s pumpkin spice season! (35:53) Is Halloween canceled this year? (36:32) The benefits of tea tree oil for the scalp and how Adam has been using Dr. Squatch to remedy it. (39:00) Going to the movies in the COVID era. (42:14) #Quah question #1 – What is contralateral training and who does it benefit? (45:03) #Quah question #2 – Are alkaline & PH water another processed item on the market? Or are they worth the money? (51:07) #Quah question #3 – Is foam rolling good for recovery and can it help you recover faster? (55:59) #Quah question #4 – In your opinion, how credible is a personal trainer if they’re not in their best shape at the moment? (1:00:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Cobra Kai | Netflix Official Site My Octopus Teacher | Netflix Official Site AllSides | Balanced news via media bias ratings Peloton Shares Rebound After Amazon Denies Echelon Partnership Apple Fitness Plus comes after Peloton with streaming workouts that sync with Apple Watch Compass Pathways Takes Investors on a Trip to Higher Prices Compass Pathways (NASDAQ: CMPS) Begins Trading on Nasdaq Global Select Market Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Are Halloween, Thanksgiving Cancelled? CDC Releases 2020 Guidelines For Fall Holidays Visit Dr. Squatch for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! *Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout for 20% off sitewide* Tenet (2020) - Rotten Tomatoes 3 Exercises To Decrease Lower Back Pain | FREE Back Pain Guide How To Foam Roll PROPERLY (AVOID THESE MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP Lets Talk About The TRUE Value of Foam Rolling Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1387: Turning Your Body Into a Fat-Burning Machine
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss four things you can do to turn your body into a fat burning machine. Understanding your body’s survival mechanisms when it comes to fat loss. (3:29) The misconception of wanting to be “smaller.” (9:55) Addressing the psychology hurdle. (13:01) How to turn your body into a fat-burning machine automatically. (16:18) The 4 Ways You Can Turn Your Body Into a Fat-Burning Machine. (22:04) #1 - Stress management. (22:18) #2 – Lift weights properly to build muscle. (31:46) #3 – Use cardiovascular activity as a supportive role. (37:03) #4 – Pay attention to your nutrition. (43:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1027: 3 Steps To Speed Up Your Metabolism Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Mind Pump #1385: How To Start Your Fitness & Fat Loss Journey NEAT vs. Cardio for Maximum Calorie Burn – Mind Pump Blog The Ultimate Goal to Intuitive Eating – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1386: The Difference Between Strength & Hypertrophy Training, Natural Ways to Balance Female Hormones, Identifying the Underlying Causes of Poor Squat Form & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how the difference between strength training and hypertrophy training, natural approaches to helping eliminate anxiety, how to know if needing to change foot position for a squat is due to limited mobility or is related to individual hip anatomy, & how to balance hormones as a female. Gymshark, the Shredz of athleisure wear. (6:15) Vuori is building their business off quality and not social media. (12:20) How to be inclusive without virtue signaling? (17:10) Mind Pump Reminisces, the Def Leppard effect. (18:20) Putting things into perspective. A grandfather’s legacy. (21:45) Justin’s new look paying off in the bedroom? (27:30) Is a lack of training causing all these football injuries? (30:44) UFC, MAGA versus BLM? (32:05) Will social media become regulated? (34:32) New Product Alert from Ned! (37:24) Sal’s favorite arm superset with a suspension trainer. (41:58) #Quah question #1 – What is the difference between strength training and hypertrophy training? Don’t they both produce muscle mass? (43:27) #Quah question #2 – My doctor recently just put me on Xanax for anxiety issues. I feel this is just a band-aide. What are some better, natural approaches for helping eliminate anxiety? (51:15) #Quah question #3 – How do we know if needing to change foot position for a squat, such as widening feet or slightly pointing toes outward, is due to limited mobility or if it’s related to individual hip anatomy? (56:46) #Quah question #4 – Do you have any tips on how to balance hormones as a female? When training load is near athlete levels? (1:05:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products The Downfall of Gymshark Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! NFL Week 2 injury tracker: Latest on Christian McCaffrey, Saquon Barkley, Courtland Sutton, Nick Bosa and more Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Suspension Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Blog Why You Need to Mix Rep Ranges After Periods of Training – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1272: COVID-19 & How To Cope With Fear & Anxiety Foot Position Affects Hip Function Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram The Ready State (@thereadystate) Instagram Squat University (@squat_university) Instagram Mike Boyle (@bodybyboyle) Instagram
1385: How to Start Your Fitness & Fat Loss Journey
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five easy ways to start a fitness and fat loss journey. Mind Pump speaking to the average person and how to begin their health journey. (2:44) The 5 fundamental steps you can add to your lifestyle TODAY to start your fitness and fat loss journey. (7:20) #1 – Avoid heavily processed foods. (9:03) #2 – Try and hit your protein target. (23:46) #3 – Build muscle to create a faster metabolism. (28:56) #4 – Increase daily activity. (35:15) #5 – Get good sleep. (39:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Products NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain Why Can’t I Lose Any Weight? - Mind Pump Blog Top 3 Tips for Losing Weight – Mind Pump Blog The Most Effective Single Step You Can Take to Lose Fat – Mind Pump Blog The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein MAPS Macro Calculator Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Mind Pump TV - YouTube Does Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) Actually Help With Fat Loss? Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1384: Calisthenics Vs. Weight Training for Building Muscle, How to Equip a Home Gym, the Effect of Stimulants on Muscle Growth & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how calisthenics compare to weight training for building muscle, improving health and general wellness, what equipment to buy for a home gym, how stimulants affect the anabolic process and recovery, and how to train clients who have lost their period. New Product Alert from Organifi! (4:16) The moment you realize that certain foods affect you. (10:28) Mind Pump Recommends Alone on Netflix. (15:12) The COVID prohibition era. (25:00) Adam’s Vegas tales. (29:20) Cool News with Sal. (33:27) Fun Facts with Justin. (37:27) Weird Real Estate Facts with Adam. (39:14) #Quah question #1 – How would you compare calisthenics to weight training for building muscle, improving health, and general wellness? (41:54) #Quah question #2 – You have $5,000 to spend on a home gym, what do you buy? (46:39) #Quah question #3 – How do stimulants affect the anabolic process and recovery? (52:27) #Quah question #4 - How do you go about training and nutrition with clients who have lost their period? (59:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Alone | Netflix Mind Pump #1360: Carnivore Vs. Vegan With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz & Dr. Paul Saladino Mind Pump #1107: How Going Vegan Can Make You Fat & Sick Secret Gyms And The Economics Of Prohibition NASA chief calls for prioritizing Venus after surprise find hints at alien life The first public test flight of a manned flying car has been completed in Japan — see the SD-03 Do You Own the Air Above Your Home? - Zillow: Real Estate Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Suspension Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1125: Dr. Jolene Brighten- What You Need To Know About The Menstrual Cycle Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1383: The Best Exercises to Target the Inner & Outer Thighs, Avoiding Lower Belly Fat When Bulking, How to Balance Healthy Foods & Snacks & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best exercises to target inner and outer thighs for females that don't have to be done on a weight machine, whether TRX training is really for everyone, the best way to combat midsection fat when bulking, and how to pack a healthy lunch for a child. Cobra Kai, a Mind Pump favorite. (5:45) Sal’s great realization. (9:14) Balancing cravings and alcohol. (11:24) In entertainment news from Mind Pump. (17:21) #TBT (19:13) Instant Pot/Butcher Box, a match made in heaven. (22:57) Netflix is feeling the heat over the “Cuties’ backlash. (27:32) How adolescence is getting stretched out more and more. (31:35) Building impact and income in the fitness space. (33:07) Justin’s excitement for the new season of the Mandalorian. (36:13) Mind Pump Conversations: Is the work from home model here to stay? (36:55) Mind Pump Investments: The migration out of metropolitan cities and why rents are going down. (40:35) #Quah question #1 – What are the best exercises to target inner and outer thighs for females that don't have to be done on a weight machine? (47:45) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on TRX training? Is it really for everyone? (52:38) #Quah question #3 – Every time I bulk, I feel like I inevitably put on too much body fat. Specifically, around my midsection. No matter how slow or clean the bulk is, I always see midsection fat appear. What is the best way to combat this or at least keep it to a minimum? (56:25) #Quah question #4 – I am having a son soon and my biggest concern is when he is school-aged and needs to have a packed lunch. I really don’t want him eating this garbage school food, but I feel like it’s hard to meal prep for a child. What have you done or plan to do? (1:00:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Cobra Kai | Netflix Official Site Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! 'Cuties' Backlash Led Netflix U.S. Cancellations to Spike Nearly Eightfold, Analytics Firm Says San Francisco Wants To Let 16-Year-Olds Vote — And It’s On The Ballot This Year Join the Revolution in Nutrition Coaching – NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Will work be remote forever? Mind Pump TV - YouTube Try THESE Lunges for GREAT Legs! (Elevated Lunge) COSSACK SQUAT - Increase Mobility & Leg Strength (TRY THIS SQUAT) MAPS Suspension Mind Pump #1335: How To Clean Bulk Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsfitness) Instagram Marlon Shamell (@shamell_fitness) Instagram Serene Wilken (@mindful_axis) Instagram Simon Sinek (@simonsinek) Instagram
1382: Why Everyone Should Squat
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go into five reasons everyone should squat. Mind Pump’s motivation behind why everyone should squat. (2:45) The common reasons why people don’t squat. (6:26) The benefits of fundamental human movements. (12:18) The bodybuilder mentality. (15:30) Why a beginner should squat. The importance of laying the foundation first. (19:57) The best exercise for overall strength. (27:10) The importance of hip-hinging. (35:34) How squatting speeds up the metabolism and promotes fat loss. (37:13) Emphasizing on practicing the skill and the mobility factor. (39:20) Pro or Con: The popular exercises people replace the squat with. (42:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** MAPS Fitness Products MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Everything a Beginner Needs to Know About Squatting – Mind Pump Blog A Comparison of Maximal Squat Strength and 5-, 10-, and 20-Meter Sprint Times, in Athletes and Recreationally Trained Men Sitting, squatting, and the evolutionary biology of human inactivity Mind Pump #1377: From Couch To Deep Squat In 90 Days Mind Pump TV - YouTube Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram
1381: Why Planks Can Train Bad Posture, Correctional Exercises for Knock Knees, the Benefits of Float Therapy & More
Morning workouts are NOT for Adam and Justin. (6:39) Weird news with Sal. (9:11) Mind Pump Recommends (Un)well on Netflix. (12:00) Why you should handle the BIG rocks first when it comes to your health. (13:39) Mind Pump Recommends the Social Dilemma on Netflix. (19:11) Mind Pump approves a Presidential Debate hosted by Joe Rogan. (35:37) Mind Pump Conversations: The future of the gym space. (37:45) How to get enough nutrients in when calories are low. (46:59) #Quah question #1 – I have heard some trainers say that they are anti-plank, due to them training bad posture. What is your opinion on that? (49:57) #Quah question #2 – NASM teaches flexibility training before strength. You guys have said you train your clients for strength first, so now I am confused? (55:56) #Quah question #3 – What correctional exercises would you recommend for clients with knocking knees? (1:02:02) #Quah question #4 – What do you think about float therapy? (1:08:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Man's Penis Bitten by 4-Foot Snake While Sitting on Toilet (Un)Well | Netflix Official Site Bee sting venom could provide treatment for arthritis Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Social Dilemma | Netflix Official Site 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 Mind Pump #1140: Nir Eyal The Flip Side Trump says he's interested in debate hosted by Joe Rogan Joe Rogan Experience #1535 - Tim Kennedy The Peloton threat: Gyms have a plan to get Americans working out again The future of fitness is together but alone Fitness Training Center San Jose - Red Dot Fitness Website Jillian Michaels reveals she recently had coronavirus, warns about going to reopened public gyms Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump TV - YouTube How to do a PROPER Plank – Mind Pump TV MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram