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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1280: COVID-19 - The Death of the Gym Industry?
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the future of the gym industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it survive? This episode features the perspective of leaders in the gym industry, from the owner of a local personal training studio to the founder of 24 Hour Fitness. A conversation with Breann Mitchell, Director of The Bay Club Company. How are Bay Clubs handling the shut down right now both with staff and members? (2:30) The interesting strategy they have implemented and how it is working out. (3:45) What are they doing to bring value to members so they can keep paying dues? (4:28) Their plans for re-opening. (5:20) The outlook on the future of Bay Clubs. (7:14) A conversation with Scott Howell, CEO of Red Dot Fitness. How is Red Dot handling things at this moment? (7:45) Ways they’re bringing value and service to their clients to keep some revenue coming in. (9:53) How many members did they lose? (10:50) Their plans on re-opening when they get the green light. (12:08) Optimistic or pessimistic for the future? (13:25) A conversation with Jason Khalipa, CrossFit pioneer, and gym owner. How he is managing his business at the moment. (14:40) How he is working with his members. (15:58) Is he worried about the future of his business? (17:40) How will he move forward when things reopen? (18:38) Will he have to change his business model based on new restrictions? (19:20) Will the average CrossFit box die? (20:17) What does the future look like for the CrossFit box owner? (21:45) Switching to digital the way of the future? (23:13) A conversation with Brendon Ayanbadejo, Super Bowl Winner, and Orangetheory Fitness owner. How have his businesses been impacted? (24:23) Their plans for re-opening. (25:35) How will this affect their membership prices? (26:36) Is he fearful about the future? (27:06) How COVID-19 is affecting the new small business franchisee? (27:55) A conversation with Mark Mastrov, fitness empire builder of 24-Hour Fitness and current President/CEO at Fitness Holdings Inc. How have his businesses handled the shut-down? (29:00) Have they gone digital to try and bring in revenue? (30:03) How they plan on operating when allowed to re-open. (31:00) Creating a strong community and a healthy environment. (33:15) How will they profit with fewer people in their facilities? (34:37) Mark’s candid take on the impact of COVID-19. (36:20) What is the future of the entire gym industry? (37:18) A Mind Pump candid recap of the conversations had. (39:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Bay Club: Sports + Fitness Red Dot Fitness Jason Khalipa Brendon Ayanbadejo Orange Theory Fitness Fitness Holdings Inc Tonal: The World's Most Intelligent Home Gym The Nearly Invisible Interactive Home Gym | MIRROR Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest(s) Breann Mitchell (@bod_by_bree) Instagram Red Dot Fitness (@red_dot_fitness) Instagram Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) Instagram Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram
1279: How to Activate Your Glutes During Lifts, the Correct Way to Add Plyometrics to Your Workouts, the Ideal Number of Sets Per Workout & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about squeezing the glutes at the top of deadlifts and squats, programming plyometrics in conjunction with resistance training, the necessity of keeping workouts under a certain length of time or number of sets, and current hobbies. Cigarettes and COVID. (4:31) Cannabis and cancer. (8:00) Mind Pump’s favorite concoctions with Organifi products & MORE. (10:20) Targeting protein to keep and build muscle. (14:30) How A.I. could influence the future of the modern-day salesperson, sales revenue & MORE. (20:11) Mind Pump are big Tik Tok guys. (23:53) Weird Science with Sal. (30:30) Revisiting Justin’s concept idea of a self-sustaining home. (31:29) Time on screens, developing social skills, the impact on human connection & MORE. (36:55) #Quah question #1 – I feel like I get so much conflicting information on the glute squeeze at the top of deadlifts and squats. Some say it’s good to ensure you are activating or utilizing your glutes in lifts and others say it’s bad for your spine. What are your thoughts? (44:34) #Quah question #2 – How would you recommend the programming of plyometrics in conjunction with resistance training? (49:23) #Quah question #3 – Do you think it’s necessary to keep workouts under a certain length of time or number of sets? Some trainers say workouts should last no more than an hour or that you should do no more than 12-15 sets per workout. Does it really matter? Or is the total weekly volume per muscle group the most important thing to consider? (56:46) #Quah question #4 – What are your top two current hobbies? (1:01:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Study: Nicotine May Lower Risk of Catching Coronavirus Does marijuana cause lung cancer? Doctors call for more research Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1072: What You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Building & Fat Loss Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources of Protein TikTok hit with record fine for collecting data on children Steam security issue exposes users' personal information There Are Thousands of Tardigrades on the Moon. Now What? Apple TV’s New Series “Home” Is a Must-Watch for Design Lovers Time on screens has little impact on kids' social skills, study suggests 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1180: Joe DeFranco on What Makes a Good Trainer, the Importance of a Structured Warm-Up, the Role of Genetics and MORE Babies | Netflix Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
1278: Techniques That Accelerate Muscle Growth, the Risks & Benefits of Working Out Barefoot, Correcting Knees That Cave in While Squatting & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about progressive overload vs. the mind-muscle connection, whether it is too much to do yoga, a hike and strength training in the same day, the benefit or drawback to working out barefoot vs flat shoes, and the cause of knees that cave in when squatting and how to correct it. Mind Pump Confessions. (5:34) The future of gyms and the massive opportunities out there. (15:00) Adam’s Addictions. (26:47) Jennifer Lopez is getting sued for posting a picture of herself? (30:37) Facebook crossing a fine line, sifting through conflicting news & MORE. (31:23) Weird diets in history. (36:08) Is watching mindless TV the same as eating junk food? (40:38) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Last Dance’ on ESPN/Netflix. (43:11) #Quah question #1 – I'm really confused. I hear on the show that you have to progressively overload to build muscle. Then in other episodes, I hear that weight is arbitrary and that mind-muscle connection is paramount in building muscle. Yet in other episodes, I hear that practicing movements with good technique sends more muscle-building signals. What’s the deal? Is it all true? (44:27) #Quah question #2 – With all this extra time, I find myself trying to fill my day with activity. Is it too much to do yoga, long hikes, walks, and a strength training workout every day? (48:46) #Quah question #3 – Given that most of us are working out from home now, is there any benefit or drawback to working out barefoot vs flat shoes or cross-trainers? (54:01) #Quah question #4 – What causes your knees to cave in when you squat and how do you fix this problem? (58:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Jennifer Lopez Sued Over Instagram Photo for Copyright Infringement Facebook will start warning people who ‘like’ or react to fake coronavirus news 11 Weirdest Diets in History The Last Dance | Videos | Watch ESPN Mind Pump Webinar Activate Your Glutes with Tube Walking – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras PhD (bretcontreras1) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
1277: How to Eliminate Pain (Low Back, Shoulder, Knee & More)
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to identify the true source of chronic pain and then eliminate it. The most valuable thing you can do as a trainer. (3:58) The differences between acute pain from an injury and chronic pain. (5:35) Why you shouldn’t be in pain when you do normal things. (9:50) How sub-optimal movement patterns create more wear and tear on your joints. (14:57) What mobility aims to do and why it is important. (17:40) The importance of addressing posture to combat imbalances. (18:40) Don’t skip laying the foundation! (22:50) The body will ALWAYS take the path of least resistance. (24:46) Steps to Eliminate Pain. Identify the root cause. (28:05) Prioritize movement. (34:50) Re-gain connection through mobility. (41:40) Frequency is king. (43:50) The value of priming before your workout. (47:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** CDC: 1 in 5 Americans suffer from chronic pain Prevalence of Chronic Pain and High-Impact Chronic Pain Among Adults — United States, 2016 The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1275: The Best At-home Workout That No One is Sharing Mind Pump Webinar How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
1276: Proper Breathing When Lifting, Dropping Body Fat Percentage Without Losing Fat, Maintaining the Ability to Squat & Deadlift as We Age & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to breathe during heavy lifts, how to balance cardio and running with the MAPS Anywhere program, whether body fat percentage can decrease without actually losing fat, and how to program the deadlift and squat as we age. The hidden meaning behind the book ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’. (6:38) Disciplining children and effective strategies to try today. (11:12) Adam recommends the Flip Side Newsletter. (20:56) The value of money and what it represents. (23:06) The Stockdale Paradox, handling outcomes that come your way & MORE. (26:03) The brick and mortar gym model and the COVID-19 impact. (31:45) Fun Facts with Justin. (39:53) How Mind Pump uses Ned to combat their anxiety. (42:07) The fake news surrounding the coronavirus. (49:05) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to breathe during your heavy lifts? (52:32) #Quah question #2 – What's a good way to balance cardio and running with the MAPS Anywhere program? (59:00) #Quah question #3 – Can your body fat percentage decrease without actually losing fat? (1:04:54) #Quah question #4 – As we get into our 40s and 50s, how would you program the deadlift and squat and is one better for us as we age? (1:10:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** If You Give a Mouse a Cookie – Book by Laura Numeroff How a Classic Children’s Book Got Hijacked by the Culture Wars Love & Logic® Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting From Birth to Six Years – Book by Jim Fay The Flip Side Proposal: You Get A $2,000 Stimulus Check Every Month Stockdale Paradox: Why confronting reality is vital to success A Vietnam Experience: Ten Years of Reflection: Ten Years of Reflections – Book by James B. Stockdale Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't – Book by Jim C. Collins 24 Hour Fitness reportedly considers bankruptcy options as the coronavirus pandemic continues to squeeze gyms across the US Mind Pump #842: The Steve Jobs of Fitness- Mark Mastrov Apple TV’s New Series “Home” Is a Must-Watch for Design Lovers Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Beaches, Parks Reopen In Santa Cruz County Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Webinar Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andrew Yang (@andrewyang2020) Instagram
1275: The Best At-home Workout That No One is Sharing
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss two exercise techniques that are ignored or unknown to most people that can take an at-home workout to the next level. At the end of the episode they provide a full workout that incorporates both techniques. Mind Pump practicing what they preach. (5:11) How you can be creative and smart at the same time working out from home. (8:10) The two training techniques that will advance your at-home training. (10:44) Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) or Occlusion training. (12:03) Why did it become so popular with rehab? (14:11) Why is it so valuable and beneficial to you? (16:11) How to do it at-home. (26:22) The lost art of Isometric training. (27:54) Why bodybuilders are so good at connecting to a muscle. (37:55) The amplifier/speaker analogy. (40:42) A full-body workout that incorporates both techniques. (42:35) Legs. (42:57) Isometric Lunge. (2-4 sets, 5 reps each leg) Chest. (44:48) Iso-squeeze. (3 sets, 5 reps each set - hold for 5 seconds each rep) Back. (46:25) Prone Cobra. (3 sets, 5 reps each set – hold for 5 seconds each rep) Shoulders. (46:49) Isometric shoulder retraction. (3 sets, 5 reps each set – hold for 5 seconds each rep) Core. (47:26) Hollow body hold. (3 sets, 5 reps each set – hold for BFR training. (47:53) Biceps. (4-5 sets, 30 reps first set, 15 each set after) Triceps. (4-5 sets, 30 reps first set, 15 each set after) Calves. (5 sets, 30 reps first set, 15 each set after) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Mind Pump Webinar Mind Pump’s Occlusion Training Guide ½ off! **Code “BFR50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV How Blood Flow Restriction Training Works Blood flow restriction training in clinical musculoskeletal rehabilitation: a systematic review and meta-analysis Blood Flow Restriction Training: The Next Generation of Anabolic Exercise Charles Atlas's Dynamic Tension System Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health-- Prone Cobra Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram Mind Pump (@mindpumpmedia) Instagram
1274: Straight Sets Vs. Circuits When Working Out at Home, the Benefits of Re-feeding When Cutting, Precautions When Starting Exercise During Pregnancy & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it is better to do straight sets or circuits when stuck at home doing body-weight training, how much weight is too much weight to put on when bulking, the value of re-feed days when cutting, and whether it is safe for pregnant women, who were not exercising prior to becoming pregnant, to begin a workout routine while pregnant. Arm measurements and body symmetry with Mind Pump. (6:42) Everly Well has a test for that. (11:20) Sal has a dark sense of humor. (14:33) Gold’s Gym permanently closing gyms across America. (16:30) The opportunity for trainers to complement what people are NOT doing virtually. (17:20) The permanent changes gyms must make when they re-open. (23:02) Exercise and its ability to prevent severe side effects of coronavirus. (28:51) Why businesses who sell alcohol are considered essential. (31:05) Churches suing the state of California, keeping the balance & MORE. (32:48) The dangers of connecting money to self-worth. (40:38) Fun Facts with Justin. (44:44) #Quah question #1 - When stuck at home doing body-weight training, is it better to do straight sets or just to do it circuit style? (47:16) #Quah question #2 - How much weight do you think is too much weight to put on when bulking? How do you know when to stop? (55:31) #Quah question #3- Are re-feed days beneficial to a cutting diet when done properly? (1:02:34) #Quah question #4 – Is it safe for pregnant women, who were not exercising before becoming pregnant, to begin a workout routine while pregnant? If so, then what type of program do you recommend? (1:08:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1270: Peter Schiff on the Post COVID-19 Economy & How to Thrive Gold’s Gym permanently closes 30 gyms across the US, due to coronavirus crisis Mind Pump Webinar Mind Pump #985: Mark Mastrov- Fitness Industry Empire Builder, NBA Owner & Original Mind Pump Mentor The US government is in talks with AI startup Onfido to roll out immunity passports for those recovered from COVID-19 Exercise May Protect Against Deadly COVID-19 Complication, Research Suggests Business is booming at 'essential' liquor stores during the coronavirus pandemic, leaving workers in an uneasy position California churches sue Newsom over coronavirus stay-at-home order Money Not a Good Measure of Your Self-Worth Wasabi smoke alarm raises a stink in Japan How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism MAPS Starter | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) Twitter Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1273: How to Stay Consistent With Your At-home Workouts, Ways to Maintain & Improve Mobility While Sheltering in Place, the Truth About Deep Squats & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether going “ass to grass” on squats has benefits physically or aesthetically, ways to stay disciplined and motivated to work out at home, tips for not seizing up and maintaining or improving mobility while sheltering in place, and uncommon stretches that work great for stretching the IT band. How the guys read to their kids. (5:35) Mind Pump recommends Chris D’Elia: No Pain on Netflix. (9:27) Sal makes funny faces. (11:18) Trump doing Trump things. (12:33) The importance of saving your money and how Mind Pump’s purchasing habits have changed. (16:01) Justin’s theory on serial killers. (19:12) How things become hardwired from childhood, becoming self-aware & MORE. (22:05) Generations are remembered by how they handled adversity. (31:45) How “teeny-boppers” are messing with the Netflix algorithm. (34:03) Sleep and COVID-19. (36:05) Blue-light blocking glasses and their value when your kids are home from school. (37:00) NCI and Jason Phillips want to teach you how to build an online coaching business. (39:19) Be mindful and do your research. (41:13) China is censoring COVID-19 research. (43:30) #Quah question #1 – I recently came upon a post where a trainer said you should never go “ass to grass” on squats or even 90 degrees and that it has no benefit physically or aesthetically. What are your thoughts on this claim? (44:35) #Quah question #2 – What are some things I can do to stay disciplined and motivated to work out at home? I have gotten so bad that my husband started calling it #NapsAnywhere. (52:24) #Quah question #3 – I am currently averaging about 3,000 steps during the lockdown. How would you recommend not seizing up and maintaining or improving mobility during this time? (1:01:00) #Quah question #4 – I frequently have issues with tight IT bands, but other than foam rolling I can’t seem to find any relief. Are there any uncommon stretches that work great for stretching them? I have seen some of the traditional stretches and have tried them, but they don’t seem to be very effective. (1:03:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** How To Grow Your Arms - Bicep And Tricep Workout With Sal Di Stefano Chris D'Elia: No Pain | Netflix Official Site Stimulus checks to bear Trump's name in unprecedented move IRS Ordered to Print Trump's Name on Stimulus Checks, Potentially Causing Delivery Delays Mind Pump #1270: Peter Schiff on the Post COVID-19 Economy & How to Thrive Three Identical Strangers Coronavirus Pandemic And Americans Sleep (2020 Data) Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Join the Revolution in Nutrition Coaching – NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Coronavirus Update (Live) - World Meter Coronavirus pandemic | New York City posts sharp spike in COVID-19 deaths after untested victims added China Censors Academic Research on Origins of Covid-19, What Is the Country Trying To Hide? Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Webinar How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) IT Band Syndrome and Knee Pain (HOW TO FIX IT!) Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) Twitter Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram
1272: COVID-19 & How to Cope with Fear & Anxiety
COVID-19 has everyone on edge and in this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss fear and anxiety and how to manage it through this crisis. How do we mentally prepare to reemerge back into society? (4:16) How fear can drive irrational behavior and distort perception. (9:00) Mind Pump shares personal accounts of coping with fear and anxiety. (12:50) What fear does to the body. (23:10) Actionable options to manage fear and anxiety. (31:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Red Dot Fitness Antibody Test Chronic Stress Can Damage Brain Structure and Connectivity Digestive Problems and the Effects of Anxiety How to Stop Stress From Destroying Your Fertility Mind Pump #1265: How to Develop a Winning Mindset 5 Ways to Rewire Your Brain to Deal With Coronavirus Stress Physical Activity Reduces Stress Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Jessica Di Stefano (@thetraininghour) Instagram
1271: How to Get Back Into Weight Lifting After an Injury, the Link Between the Microbiome and Anxiety & Depression, Ways to Fix Hip Shift & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about fixing hip-shift, transitioning into weightlifting after an injury, how the microbiome is linked to anxiety and depression, and things they’ve taken for granted that has come to light during the coronavirus lockdown. Signs that it's time to stop the snacking. (5:34) Dave Ramsey on answering the call, dealing with hard truths & MORE. (8:00) Are the cops going too far with giving out citations? (19:28) A sign that SNL needs a live audience. (22:00) A Mind Pump Easter. (23:19) A man sets a Genesis Book of World Record for bench pressing underwater! (29:51) Wild animals are coming back into the cities. (32:50) The rise in virtual strip clubs during COVID-19 times. (34:49) How to get your greens in without going to the grocery store. (36:09) MIIR doing their part to assist with COVID-19 relief. (38:45) Update on Adam and Sal’s antibody test results. (39:53) Top Gun: Maverick making cinematic history, Justin’s F16 experience & MORE. (45:41) #Quah question #1 – How do I fix hip-shift? I am always favoring my right side when I squat. (51:03) #Quah question #2 – How should I transition into weightlifting again after an injury? (58:24) #Quah question #3 – Is there any truth that an imbalance in your microbiome can be directly linked to anxiety and depression? (1:03:32) #Quah question #4 – What's something you’ve taken for granted that has come to light during the coronavirus situation? And as a result, what will you do differently once your back to normal? (1:09:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Mind Pump #1270: Peter Schiff on the Post COVID-19 Economy & How to Thrive Church suing City of Greenville over drive-in church service ban Review: ‘Saturday Night Live’ returns in a remote-from-home coronavirus quarantine episode Watch This Guy Set a New World Bench Press Record... Underwater Coronavirus Is Having a Major Impact on the Environment, With Reduced CO2, Better Air Quality and Animals Roaming City Streets Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Red Dot Fitness Antibody Test Dead lifts to blood draws: San Jose fitness center starts COVID-19 testing - San José Spotlight ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Featurette Shows How the Filmmakers Fit Six IMAX Cameras in a Fighter Jet Cockpit Mind Pump #1000: Live Studio Audience Quah, Justin’s F16 Flight Recap, Mind Pump Past, Present & Future & MORE! Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) Twitter Dave Ramsey (@daveramsey) Instagram Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
1270: Peter Schiff on the Post COVID-19 Economy & How to Thrive
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with well-known economist and author, Peter Schiff, on the likely long-term effect of COVID-19 on the economy. How the medicine may be worse than the disease. (4:21) The difference between money and wealth. (11:34) What causes inflation? (14:43) The consequences of inflation in history. (17:39) His predictions for the economy post-COVID-19. (22:40) Why is the government doing what they are doing? (25:55) Is American life better off today? (31:50) The war on savings and how to escape this inflation tax. (40:15) Keynesian vs Austrian economics. (49:05) The concept of artificial demand and economies of scale. (56:03) What is it to stop a private company from creating their own currency? (1:01:51) What will happen with the US dollar? (1:07:53) Is it smart to buy real assets? (1:12:50) How the government always creates a crisis by interfering with capitalism. (1:15:45) How will this crisis affect the 2020 election? (1:19:20) The COVID-19 impact on human behavior. (1:22:54) The problems with the ‘everything’ bubble. (1:26:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** Amazon.com: Peter Schiff books How World War II Still Determines Your Tax Bill - TIME Keynesian Economics Coronavirus hyperinflation risk looms, buy gold: Peter Schiff What is Austrian Economics? Economies of Scale Anti-Money Laundering Initiatives Under the USA Patriot Act Man who predicted the 2008 financial crisis says coronavirus may mean his bets of stock-market carnage are finally beginning to crystallize Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest Peter Schiff (@PeterSchiff) Twitter Europac Schiff Gold YouTube Podcast
1269: The Best Overall Cardio Machine, How to Workout With Kids at Home, the Best Measure of Physical Fitness & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the most beneficial cardio machine for workouts, how to help a loved one correct their form without discouraging them, adjustments to MAPS Anywhere when working out with children, and the best way to measure someone’s physical fitness. Justin’s inappropriate comment. (5:10) Strange times out there. (7:19) How is selling alcohol considered essential? (11:04) In this current climate is promoting decriminalization of weed a good idea? (12:09) Will there be a rise in prostitution? (18:58) Is shaking hands over? (20:57) Did COVID-19 come to California in the Fall of 2019? (22:44) Magic Spoon will continue to donate boxes of cereal to NYC Food Banks. (30:15) The many CEOs that have given up their salaries during COVID-19. (32:15) Sal’s mobility realization, the importance of communicating the value of something & MORE. (34:05) The ancient athletes, their historical records and the evolution of the modern athlete. (39:15) #Quah question #1 – I want to get a machine for cardio. Between the treadmill, elliptical, rower or bike. What machine would be the most beneficial for workouts, HIIT and overall health? (44:00) #Quah question #2 – My dad started working out again, but he has terrible form. I don’t want him to hurt himself, but I don’t want to discourage him either. How can I help him? (51:03) #Quah question #3 – My kids and I have using MAPS Anywhere. It allows me to get my workouts in and teach them a few things about exercise. What adjustments, if any, do you recommend to program for children? (52:41) #Quah question #4 – Are fitness tests, such as the standard 2.4-kilometer run, 1-minute AMRAP pushups and sit-up's, a good measure of someone’s physical fitness or are there better tests? (1:00:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Map of Marijuana Legality by State You Won't Believe How Much These States Have Made Since Legalizing Marijuana Dr. Fauci insists he's 'somewhat serious' about not shaking hands ever again Study investigates if COVID-19 came to Calif. in fall 2019 Most New York Coronavirus Cases Came From Europe, Genomes Show Cases in U.S. | CDC Red Dot Fitness Antibody Test Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Coronavirus prompts these CEOs to give up their salaries Jack Dorsey says he's pledging $1 billion to help fight the coronavirus outbreak 7 Ancient Sports Stars - HISTORY Are athletes really getting faster, better, stronger? Are You Strong? | T Nation Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell) Instagram
1268: How to Program Effective Workouts, Building Muscle Without Heavy Weights, Progressing Your Workouts During an Extended Shelter in Place Period & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about rules of thumb for programming workouts, how quickly you lose muscle mass when no longer working out with heavy weights, the best way to progress MAPS Anywhere during the extending "shelter in place" period, and accessory exercises for building the deadlift. Sal has some issues with governmental central planning. (8:10) Mind Pump gets bamboozled. (15:25) Coronavirus has everyone howling at the moon. (18:33) 24 Hour Fitness is getting sued! (20:00) The rise in processed food consumption. (23:30) Organifi is giving back to the people saving lives. (24:35) Red Dot Fitness providing COVID-19 antibody tests to give back to their community. (28:27) Dogs and groceries. (36:44) Billionaires are doing their part during COVD-19 times. (39:24) Mind Pump gets political. (40:32) Home fitness equipment is exploding! (43:26) The guys dissect Adam’s 5th-grade photo. (47:56) #Quah question #1 – Is there a rule of thumb one should stick by when programming their own workouts? (50:26) #Quah question #2 - How quickly can you lose muscle mass when you’re no longer working out with heavyweights? Can you maintain or build muscle when you only have bands, 10-30 lbs? dumbbells and a suspension trainer? (1:01:34) #Quah question #3 – I'm coming into week 4 of MAPS Anywhere and have been enjoying the change from Performance. I am now hearing that we may be having to continue social distancing for another 12 weeks. Since Anywhere is 4 weeks, what would be the best way to progress? Should I run it another two times or extend the phases? (1:06:15) #Quah question #4 – What accessory exercises do you recommend for building the deadlift? (1:10:34) Shout out to Dr. Jolene Brighten. (1:16:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Coronavirus has people howling at the moon 24 Hour Fitness sued for continuing to charge members amid coronavirus closures Will the Covid-19 pandemic increase obesity rates? Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Red Dot Fitness Delivery by dog: A new way to get wine and groceries in the age of social distancing Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to U.S. food banks COVID-19 Update: Billionaires Rising Up To The Coronavirus Pandemic Bernie Sanders Drops Out of Democratic Presidential Race Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump 1262: Why Fitness Assessments are Important Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump TV – YouTube GROW Your GLUTES with a SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT! - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1045: Dr. Jolene Brighten- Beyond the Pill Mind Pump #1125: Dr. Jolene Brighten- What You Need to Know About the Menstrual Cycle Jolene Brighten – Amazon Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram
1267: When Eating Junk Food & Being Lazy is Healthy
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why sometimes eating less than ideal food and not being productive actually serves your overall health. Mind Pump gets controversial. (4:01) What being “healthy” actually means. (8:05) Breaking down the 4 known categories of health and how they are all interconnected. (12:00) How moderation is the key and even a good thing can be abused. (15:27) The importance of when to optimize and adapt to ‘home base’. (18:45) The value of fasting to use as a tool. (19:53) Does alcohol have any value? (24:08) When eating junk food can be considered healthy. (25:34) Why people in the “blue zones” live longer than the rest of the world. (31:38) “Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.” (33:52) Do I have control over this or does it have control over me? (39:55) Strategies to mitigate the negative effects of junk food. (41:30) Strategies to mitigate the negative effects of alcohol. (46:02) Strategies to mitigate the negative effects of “not being productive.” (47:58) The order of operation matters. (48:38) Your health encompasses a lot more than you think. (51:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The health benefits of strong relationships Mind Pump 1030: Dr. Roy Vongtama Moderation, Abstinence, and The Pleasures Around Us Why People in "Blue Zones" Live Longer Than the Rest of the World Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Roy Vongtama MD (@royvongtamamd) Instagram
1266: How to Build Muscle With Isometric Holds, the Benefits of Blood Flow Restriction Training, the Type of Person Who Adjusts Quickly to At-home Workouts & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the type of lifter that is having the easiest time adjusting to at-home workouts, whether blood flow restriction is safe during strength training, the effectiveness of inserting isometric holds into the middle of a workout, and whether some foods that are prepared from scratch at home be considered “processed foods.” Mind Pump are big dance guys. (6:28) Spotify is crushing it! (9:14) How you are invincible until you have kids. (12:30) The silver lining behind the coronavirus. (18:00) Has the Easter Bunny been destroyed for Sal’s daughter? (22:50) Trump’s daily briefings, the political gift that keeps on giving. (26:17) Twins in India named after COVID-19. (30:26) Human intuition during the plague. (31:14) The proper way to wear gloves and masks. (33:02) The crazy COVID-19 conspiracies out there. (36:47) Mind Pump’s favorite strategies to relieve stress and anxiety during these times. (37:55) #StayHard out there. (45:20) Everyone is trying to make a buck these days. (46:39) #Quah question #1 – What type of lifter do you think is having the easiest time adjusting to at-home workouts? (50:03) #Quah question #2 – Is blood flow restriction safe during strength training? (59:43) #Quah question #3 - Is inserting isometric holds into the middle of a workout effective? (1:04:03) #Quah question #4 – Can some foods that are prepared from scratch at home be considered “processed foods?” (1:10:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Apple Music still trails Spotify as growth continued for music streaming in 2019 Siri support for Spotify added to Apple Watch in latest update Couple in India names newborn twins Corona and Covid U.K. Cellphone Towers Ablaze As Conspiracy Theories Link 5G Networks To COVID-19 Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How a discovery that brought us Viagra could help those battling the coronavirus Quest gets creative for April Fools’ Day with high protein seltzer in three tasty flavors Occlusion Training Guide - Mind Pump Media Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV Superslow strength training: Does it work? - Mayo Clinic QI: The Russian Training Secret Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram