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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1238: How & When to Superset, Using Angles to Increase Gains, Exercises to Improve Balance & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often to use supersets and what muscle groups to use them with, how to take advantage of using angles when lifting, favorite exercises to increase a person’s sense of balance, and what people in their 20s need to hear about training and nutrition.
1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the pros and cons of group classes. Group Exercise Classes: The good, the bad and the ugly. (3:38) The origins of group exercise classes. (8:25) Why is there such a pull to take these classes? (10:34) The Pros of Group Exercise Classes. (14:45) Cardio with weights. (17:18) The risk vs reward of yoga classes. (18:28) The detrimental effects of being a cortisol junkie. (20:00) The biggest mistake people make. (23:58) Regression vs Progression. (25:52) The difficulty to individualize. (27:40) Do NOT ignore your body’s signals. (31:15) The popularity of Orangetheory and F45, the difficulty to teach it & MORE. (33:15) The importance of educating yourself before you invest in group exercise classes. (45:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Visit Kion for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Are Group Fitness Classes Just A Trend? - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram
1236: How Hip Thrusts Rank Compared to Other Compound Lifts, What to Do If You Have Horrible Mobility, Massage Gun Review & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how hip thrusts stack up compared to other compound lifts, what you should do if you have horrible all-round mobility, favorite go-to dishes that they cook at home, and whether massage guns are good for recovery or a just waste of money. Sal’s kerfuffle at the gym. (5:00) Sal’s honeymoon in Maui. (8:58) Adam living the #dadlife and his new normal when it comes to his fitness. (12:30) Justin is cutting down on the caffeine. (22:30) Why all CBD products are NOT created equal. (27:25) Mind Pump Recommends Babies on Netflix. (31:26) The ‘Influencers in the Wild’ page is blowing up! (40:32) Jay Shetty gets called out, what it means to be authentic & MORE. (42:44) Harvey Weinstein gets convicted. (48:07) #Quah question #1 - From listening to Mind Pump I have learned that compound lifts are essential for building strength and muscle. Do you consider the hip thrust to be in the same category or is it more of an accessory exercise for those seeking to develop their glutes? (51:44) #Quah question #2 - If you have horrible all-round mobility should you focus on one area first and then move on to the next one once that is ok? Or should you do a bit on all the problem areas? (1:00:49) #Quah question #3 - You guys talk about the importance of eating high-quality/healthy food, yet besides Doug, we rarely get to hear what any of you cook at home. What’s your favorite go-to dish that you cook for yourself at home? (1:11:01) #Quah question #4 - Are massage guns good for recovery or a waste of money? (1:23:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child - Book by John Gottman PhD Babies | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump 1235: The 5 Most Overrated Supplements CBD (Cannabidiol) - What is it? Comedian exposes monk Jay Shetty 'A new day': Harvey Weinstein convicted, led away in cuffs How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) - Mind Pump TV Why Your Butt Won't Grow: 3 Exercises to Wake Up Your Sleepy Butt - Mind Pump TV Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products Early Time‐Restricted Feeding Reduces Appetite and Increases Fat Oxidation But Does Not Affect Energy Expenditure in Humans Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Tank Sinatra (@influencersinthewild) Instagram Jay Shetty (@jayshetty) Instagram Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Inspiration and Business (@lewishowes) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram
1235: The 5 Most Overrated Supplements
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin reveal why five of the most popular supplements may be a complete waste of money. The challenges that Mind Pump currently faces. (1:41) The 5 Most Overrated Supplements. (3:00) Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs). (5:10) Fat burners. (14:18) Nitric oxide boosters. (20:45) Testosterone boosters. (26:37) Collagen protein. (31:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1227: The 5 Most Important Supplements to Take Therapeutic Use of Branched-Chain Amino Acids in Burn, Trauma, and Sepsis The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake - Mind Pump Media Ephedra Tied To Pitcher's Death Nitric oxide in adaptation to altitude Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump 1212: Seven Ways to Raise Your Testosterone Naturally Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump 1220: The 4 Best Sources of Protein Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram
1234: Jenny Craig DNA Decoder Plan Review, the Best Way to Build a Solid Core, the Single Most Valuable Piece of Exercise Equipment & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the Jenny Craig DNA Decoder Plan, building a good core by only doing compound lifts and mobility exercises like the ones in MAPS Prime, the one piece of equipment they would take if the last gym in the world was on fire, and what to do when you have the right mindset to achieve your goals but have too many distractions keeping you from reaching them. Insecure people are intimidated by confident people. (4:30) Coming full circle with not caring and creating an artificial status. (7:28) Mind Pump on their old school porn stories and getting caught in the act. (10:15) The pros and cons of cooking in a cast-iron skillet, farm-raised vs wild-caught fish, favorite cuts of Butcher Box meat & MORE. (16:36) New guidelines being put on heading in soccer. (21:57) Mind Pump on the coronavirus. (24:48) Justin Bieber reveals he has Lyme Disease. (27:15) Wayfair’s poor business model resulting in hundreds of layoffs. (29:50) Weight loss drug being pulled from the market over cancer risk. (34:34) Nike extortion case. (38:05) Mind Pump talk politics. (41:32) #Quah question #1 – Saw an ad on TV for the Jenny Craig DNA Meal Plan for weight loss. It seems like clever marketing B.S. Any viability to this? (46:27) #Quah question #2 – Can you build a good core by only doing compound lifts and mobility exercises like the ones in MAPS Prime? Or should you incorporate certain core and ab exercises as well? (52:16) #Quah question #3 - If the last gym in the world was on fire, which piece of equipment would take with you and why? (57:46) #Quah question #4 - What do you do when you have the right mindset to achieve your goals, but you have too many distractions keeping you from reaching them? (1:04:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Use Cast Iron Cookware as an Iron Deficiency Treatment No more heading: US Soccer out with new guidelines for youth soccer Cleveland Clinic, NFLPA start program to look at ex-NFL players' brain health Justin Bieber Talks Cancelling His 2017 Tour, Contracting Lyme Disease, and Fighting Temptation Wayfair Gave Its Employees A Sour Valentine’s Day Present: Hundreds Of Layoffs Weight loss drug Belviq pulled from market over cancer risk Disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti found guilty in Nike extortion trial Trump Job Approval at Personal Best 49% Sole Man - ESPN Films: 30 for 30 Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness, Performance, & Consciousness – Book by Dr. Andy Galpin Mind Pump Blog Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Dan Engle Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack, PhD (@phdeadlift) Instagram
1233: When to Use High Reps to Build Muscle & Strength, the Benefits of Splitting up Your Workout Throughout the Day, the Best Ways to Deal With Stress & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about 2-a-days, whether endurance rep ranges in the 15-20 range help at all with strength and hypertrophy, the correlation between lean muscle mass and resting metabolic rate, and the best ways to deal with stress. Adam experimenting with Organifi products. (4:07) Adam’s prank falls flat on his staff member. (5:21) Tom and Jerry turn 80 and the evolution of animation. (11:15) Astronauts and resistance training. (13:50) Blue light blocking glasses have come a LONG way. (17:28) Mind Pump Recommends Mythic Quest on Apple+ and McMillions on HBO. (21:10) Is masturbation the new cold & flu medicine? (26:50) The Jeff Bezos effect. (29:05) Antioxidants and cancer. (35:15) The importance of being ‘diet fluid’. (36:37) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on 2-a-days? (40:24) #Quah question #2 – Do endurance rep ranges in the 15-20 range help at all with strength and hypertrophy? (48:58) #Quah question #3 – I recently came across conflicting arguments regarding the correlation between lean muscle mass and resting metabolic rate. Why do you think most of these studies seem to suggest that the increase is fairly minimal? (53:44) #Quah question #4 – What are the best ways to deal with stress? (1:02:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Tom and Jerry Fans Are Celebrating the Beloved Duo's 80th Birthday How do astronauts exercise in space? Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet on Apple TV+ McMillions: Official Website for the HBO Documentary Series Effects of sexual arousal on lymphocyte subset circulation and cytokine production in man. The most expensive home in LA cost Jeff Bezos only 0.13% of his net worth Antioxidants and Cancer Prevention - National Cancer Institute Antioxidants May Make Cancer Worse - Scientific American MAPS Fitness Products – Mind Pump Which Is Better: Low Reps Or High Reps? - Mind Pump Media The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert – Book by John Gottman PhD Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding - CSCS (@stanefferding) Instagram IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (officialflexwheeler) Instagram Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram
1232: The 5 Most Important Resistance Training Principles
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the 5 most important principles of resistance training. Defining resistance training and how to properly apply it. (3:21) What qualifies as resistance training? (7:12) The 5 Commandments of Resistance Training. #1 – Do the RIGHT exercises and practice them consistently. (8:16) #2 – Use the PROPER technique. (19:31) #3 – Get stronger! (28:02) #4 – Understand the appropriate dose of intensity and frequency. (34:12) #5 – Seek Novelty. (43:23) Seek a variety of exercises in your routine. (51:32) The importance of tempo and rest. (53:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Blog The Best Form of Exercise - Mind Pump Mind Pump TV - YouTube Chinese Olympic Weightlifting Training Compilation 2018 Olympic Weightlifting Workout Routine Muscle Adaptation vs. Muscle Recovery – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Products – Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1231: Breast Enhancing Exercises, How to Alter Diet on Training vs. Non-training Days, Learning to Love Healthy Foods & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether pec development makes breasts look bigger, how to alter diet on training vs. non-training days, elevator pitches for trying to convince family members of the benefits of resistance training, and the best way to learn to eat new, healthy foods that you haven’t enjoyed in the past. It’s a Vuori Valentine’s Day over at Mind Pump. (4:50) The story behind Mind Pump’s latest sponsor, ZBiotics, and the Wheel of Misfortune. (5:32) Death metal is a whole lot of angst. (24:00) SEO and movies. (28:56) The latest tech news with Mind Pump, the dangers of too much access to information & MORE. (31:28) #Quah question #1 – I recently started working out with a new trainer who has me doing more chest work than I’ve ever done before. Being a very small-breasted woman, is my pec development going to make my chest look bigger? (35:40) #Quah question #2 - How do you alter your diet on training vs. non-training days? (41:29) #Quah question #3 – Do you have an elevator pitch for trying to convince family members of the benefits of resistance training? (48:28) #Quah question #4 – What’s the best way to learn how to eat new, healthy foods that you haven’t enjoyed in the past? I can’t stand salmon and most fish, but I want the health benefits. Can you teach yourself to like new foods? (57:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Poo transplants and hangover cures: Inside the murky world of probiotics Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! FURNACE FEST 2020 – Birmingham, AL Harley Quinn has better SEO, so Birds of Prey is getting a new name Samsung unveils new foldable flip phone concept How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV Great Teams: 16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently - Book by Don Yaeger MAPS Fitness Prime Pro – Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Matt Cutshall (@mattcutshall) Instagram
1230: Surviving & Thriving in a Toxic World With Max Lugavere
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with good friend and author Max Lugavere about his newest book, The Genius Life. Health is important to everybody. (1:41) Is Max getting into ‘tiffs’ over social media? (3:40) Making the case for organic vs non-organic. (6:24) Endocrine disruptors and their effect on our hormones. (9:45) The importance of seeking out the opposing view from your own. (14:08) Why is vegans' anger so misplaced? (17:50) The rising popularity of the carnivore diet. (21:30) Don’t Fork Around! The value of dietary protein. (24:00) Do not be afraid of a good quality salt! (27:05) How ultra-processed foods highjack your hunger levels. (31:34) What you eat vs when you eat and its impact on your circadian rhythm. (32:29) Are your lights carcinogenic to your health? (37:15) The Vigger Trigger. The importance of thermal exercise. (43:06) Chronic use of anticholinergic drugs and the dangers to our body. (52:05) What’s the problem with heating plastic containers in the microwave? (54:38) Fish consumption and mercury toxicity. (56:34) Taking caution when taking Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). (58:45) Knowledge is power. (1:02:17) The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary. (1:07:07) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Pre-order ‘The Genius Life’ by Max Lugavere Leader of Largest US Organic Food Fraud Gets 10-Year Term Mind Pump 990: Max Lugavere on the Dangers of Plastics, Building a Social Media Page, Coping with Loss & MORE BPA levels in humans may be much higher than previously thought Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life - Book by Max Lugavere and Paul Grewal Mind Pump 1227: The 5 Most Important Supplements to Take Sodium Intake and All-Cause Mortality over 20 Years in the Trials of Hypertension Prevention Redmond Real Salt ‘Ultraprocessed’ foods may make you eat more, clinical trial suggests Lux Light Meter Free University of Eastern Finland: Frequent Sauna use Associated With Lower Cardiovascular Death Rate in men and Women Visit Infrared Sauna for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Do Ibuprofen and NSAIDs Affect Athletic Performance? Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Website Podcast Ellen Vora, MD (@ellenvoramd) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1229: Ways to Retain Muscle Mass While Dropping Body Fat, Powerlifting for Aesthetics, Simple Steps to Improve Long-Term Health & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to retain muscle mass while decreasing body fat, powerlifting for aesthetics, 3-5 things that the average person can do to improve their long-term health, and the positives and negatives of being a trainer. Mind Pump ‘weird’ DM’s. (4:00) Single parents are champions! (4:52) Mind Pump Movie Reviews. (9:17) Is the era of the ‘celebrity’ over? (11:20) The importance of maintaining focus in between sets. (18:35) Subscribe to Mind Pump TV. (25:52) The latest dumb wellness/influencer trend. (29:10) Pixar is at it again! (31:33) Mind Pump Recommends A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. (32:51) Science Alert! Mysterious radio signal from space repeating every 16 days. (34:10) Improv update with Justin. (35:37) What is more important for building muscle, tension or weight? (42:33) NCI certification at Mind Pump Media HQ. (45:47) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to retain muscle mass while decreasing body fat? Specifically, in terms of how to alter training and how to split up my diet? (47:33) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on powerlifting for aesthetics? (53:33) #Quah question #3 – What are the top 3-5 things that the average American can do to improve their long-term health? (1:00:40) #Quah question #4 – What are the positives and negatives of being a trainer? Do you have any advice that you wish you knew when you first started? (1:08:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Oscars Ratings Hit All-Time Low With 2020 Broadcast Inside the $148,000 Oscars Gift Bag: From a Luxurious European Cruise to Decadent THC Chocolates Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Blog Dry Fasting: The Truth About This New Health Industry Trend Soul | Official Teaser Trailer Mysterious radio signal from space is repeating every 16 days Nonverbal Cues: How Body Language and Nonverbal Communication is Key in the Business World Are you a Mind Pump Listener? Get NCI’s Top Selling Thyroid MASTERCLASS...for free! Mind Pump 1210: How to Eat to Lose Fat & Build Muscle With Jason Phillips The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake - Mind Pump Blog The Best Form of Exercise - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Products – Mind Pump The health benefits of strong relationships - Harvard Health Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) Twitter Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio, DNM, DC (@drruscio) Instagram
1228: How to "Wake-Up" a Butt That Won't Build, the Benefits of Doing Push-Ups Throughout Day, Avoiding Grip Failure When Lifting & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best plan of action for gluteal amnesia, the value of doing dozens of push-ups throughout the day, whether the deadlift grip should be taken to failure, and how to fix externally rotated “duck” feet. A very healthy debate between Paul Saladino and Terry Wahls. (4:39) The supplement combination that helps with Sal’s ADD. (10:22) The newest trend in bars: No booze. (11:30) The new wine line from MIIR. (18:00) Who has had the worst ideas? (20:50) Mind Pump Shout Outs. (21:48) Look out Tesla, enter Nikola. (23:24) Burger King’s brilliant Valentine’s Day promotion. (25:34) Why it is harder to get leaner in modern life and how to combat it. (30:18) Mind Pump News Report: Updates on the coronavirus conspiracy theories. (41:03) #Quah question #1 – What is the best plan of action for gluteal amnesia? (45:09) #Quah question #2 – How do you guys feel about the daily practice of things like 50 to 100 push-ups? (55:11) #Quah question #3 – Should your deadlift grip be taken to failure? (1:02:10) #Quah question #4 - How do you go about fixing externally rotated feet? (1:06:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Is autoimmune disease reversible? With Terry Wahls MD – Fundamental Health Podcast with Paul Saladino Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Could Booze-Free “Euphorics” Change the Way You Have a Night Out? Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Nikola teases an electric pickup with 600 miles of range Burger King Offers Free Whopper on Valentine's Day in Exchange for Photo of Your Ex EXPLOITED BY BURGER KING. - Casey Neistat FDA's Shoddy, Misleading Changes to Nutrition 'Facts' Label Take Effect China To Investigate After Whistleblower Doctor Dies From Coronavirus Sleepy Butt Syndrome is Why Your Butt Won’t Grow – Mind Pump Blog Stick Tension Hip Bridges to Wake Up Your Sleepy Butt – Mind Pump TV 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP TV MAPS Fitness Anabolic – Mind Pump Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Blog 5 Exercises For HUGE Forearms & A STRONGER Grip (FREE Big Arms Guide) - Mind Pump TV Learn to Fire Your Glutes & Hamstrings with a Waiter's Bow Mobility Session – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Paul Saladino, MD (@carnivoremd) Instagram Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls) Instagram Casey Neistat (@caseyneistat) Instagram
1227: The 5 Most Important Supplements to Take
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the five kinds of supplements many people need to take if nutrients are lacking in their whole food diet. What are supplements? (4:24) Why do certain segments of the population NEED supplements? (6:43) The importance of testing to track the changing of your nutrient demands. (15:15) Why whole foods are the ideal source. (18:40) The 5 Most Important Supplements to Take. (24:00) Vitamins and minerals to fill nutrient deficiencies. (26:41) Protein. (41:19) Creatine. (47:11) Caffeine. (53:15) Adaptogens. (1:00:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Folate deficiency Health effects of vegan diets Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump 1125: Dr. Jolene Brighten- What You Need to Know About the Menstrual Cycle Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Colds and Flu Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump 1220: The 4 Best Sources of Protein Your Brain on Creatine | Psychology Today The Benefits Of Caffeine Cycling A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study Examining the Hormonal and Vitality Effects of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) in Aging, Overweight Males A preliminary review of studies on adaptogens: comparison of their bioactivity in TCM with that of ginseng-like herbs used worldwide Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram Jessica Di Stefano (@thetraininghour) Instagram
1226: Free Weights vs. Machines for Building Muscle, How to Work Out When Feeling Sore & Tired, the Benefits of Switching up Your Diet & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about building a physique using only free weights, whether to increase rep ranges or weight when no longer getting sore after workouts, skipping trigger sessions when feeling sore or tired and the benefits to switching up one’s diet. Sal’s action-packed week. (6:56) Adam’s new business plan involving Magic Spoon cereal. (16:19) Turning 40 and aging. (20:53) The value of a home gym when having kids and the environment it creates. (28:40) Justin’s Fun Fact of the Day. (35:02) Sal has a bone to pick with Neil Degrasse Tyson. (38:51) Low-fat diets may cause lower testosterone in men. (42:42) Mind Pump shout outs. (43:43) #Quah question #1 – Can you build your physique, specifically your legs, using just free weights? I train only in my garage with a wide variety of barbells, plates, dumbbells and a few other non-machine items. (50:31) #Quah question #2 – I am not feeling very sore a day or two after I go to the gym. Does that mean I am not working out hard enough? Should I increase my rep ranges or weight? (56:27) #Quah question #3 – Is it ok to skip trigger sessions if you are feeling sore or tired from a previous workout? (1:03:34) #Quah question #4 – Just like there are benefits to switching up your workout routine, are there any benefits to switching up your diet? If so, what would that look like? How often would you change your diet and any pitfalls to avoid? (1:09:24) Related Links Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump 1225: The 5 Must-Dos For Fitness Over 40 Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Chimp "Girls" Play With "Dolls" Too—First Wild Evidence Neil deGrasse Tyson rants about scientific illiteracy in the US: ‘A threat to the nation’ The Association between Popular Diets and Serum Testosterone among Men in the United States Joe Rogan Experience #1425 - Garrett Reisman MAPS Powerlift – Mind Pump Free Weights vs Machines (WHAT IS THE BETTER MUSCLE BUILDER?) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump 1200: Max Schmarzo The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) Twitter Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram
1225: The 5 Must-Dos For Fitness Over 40
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss five things everyone must do if they want to maintain fitness as they age. The challenges of training after 40. (1:42) Changes in recovery. (4:45) Discipline=Freedom and managing your schedule. (11:00) Ingraining muscle imbalances/chronic pain. (13:08) Changes in hormones. (17:30) The advantages of training after 40. Tend to be more patient and have more wisdom. (20:18) Greater confidence in yourself. (23:24) Have the expendable income to invest in yourself. (26:30) The 5 Must-Dos for Fitness Over 40. (28:03) #1 – Form is EVERYTHING! (28:48) #2 – Proper priming. (35:44) #3 – LISTEN to your body. (41:01) #4 – Skip maxing out. (47:05) #5 – Place your health over your performance. (53:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing – Mind Pump Blog Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Prime Pro – Mind Pump Fabulous 40's Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1224: How to Use Focus Sessions to Sculpt Your Body, Once a Week Workouts That Work, When to Skip Cardio & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether working out once a week is enough to create a respectable physique, how to incorporate focus sessions with a full-body workout, using intermittent fasting to burn fat and build muscle, and whether cardio is necessary. Mind Pump on their go-to Valentine’s Day gifts. (4:48) How to properly use and dose CBD. (12:00) Breaking news on the farmer who was sentenced to 10 years for the massive organic food scam. (18:52) Justin drops some knowledge bombs. (20:10) Planet of the Apes has arrived! (24:37) Have you heard of the new diet coming out? (26:16) The benefits of a high protein diet and the value of a quality protein powder like Organifi. (28:45) Lifting weights is good for your heart too. (32:11) #Quah question #1 – Is working out once a week with a balanced diet enough to create a respectable physique? (40:32) #Quah question #2 - How do you incorporate focus sessions with a full-body workout? (45:54) #Quah question #3 – I am 190 lbs. and intermittent fast from the hours of 8 pm to 12 pm the next day. What are some examples of how I can get protein in between those times of eating? Is it possible to still burn fat and build muscle while going about it this way? (50:45) #Quah question #4 – Would you guys consider cardio necessary? (56:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts - Book by Gary Chapman Personalized Gift Book That Says Why You Love Someone Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Farmer kills himself to avoid prison for massive organic food scam Chinese scientists added human brain genes to monkeys The Pegan Diet: Pros, Cons, and How It Works Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Skeletal muscle mass in relation to 10 year cardiovascular disease incidence among middle aged and older adults: the ATTICA study MAPS Aesthetic – Mind Pump Intermittent Fasting Guide – Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mark Hyman, M.D. (@drmarkhyman) Instagram Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls) Instagram