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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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
1265: How to Develop a Winning Mindset
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how anyone can train their mindset to improve their life. How you do anything is how you do everything. (4:45) The driver of self-hate vs the driver of self-care. (14:30) Differences between motivation and discipline. (27:18) Growth vs fixed mindset. (39:25) The significance of re-framing your perspective. (46:00) How to train and develop a winning mindset. (50:55) 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** Social Media and Suicide: A Public Health Perspective Understanding celebrity suicides: Tackling depression and loneliness Balancing Order and Chaos | Jordan B Peterson & Akira the Don New Study Shows Where ‘Growth Mindset’ Training Works (And Where It Doesn’t) Lewis Howes - amazon.com How Psychedelic Drugs Can Help Patients Face Death The Surprising Health Benefits of Hot and Cold Hydrotherapy (Showers) Meditation: A simple, fast way to reduce stress Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan B. Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Lewis Howes (@lewishowes) Instagram
1264: How to Improve Your Overhead Press, Strength & Mobility Moves for the Rotator Cuff, When to Change up Exercises & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best accessory lifts to increase the overhead press, good strength or mobility moves for the rotator cuff, how long to stick with exercises before switching to new ones, and whether gyms still should be charging trainers rent to train clients while the gym is mandated closed. Has Marvel jumped the shark? (5:28) Is the future of new movie releases on streaming platforms? (11:27) India is on lockdown. (20:40) It’s hard to know what information to believe coming out of China. (23:00) The secret market of ‘Million Dollar Bunkers’. (25:02) Mind Pump goes down the rabbit hole in the US/China trade wars. (29:33) Magic Spoon x Mind Pump giving back during these troubling times. (31:45) Updates on baby Maximus. (35:04) How to survive the growing fear surrounding these times. (42:10) Fun Facts with Justin. (45:35) The positive pivots in these unsure times. (47:00) #Quah question #1 – What are the best accessory lifts to increase overhead press numbers? (50:30) #Quah question #2 – What are some good strength or mobility moves for the rotator cuff? (55:26) #Quah question #3 - How long do you stick with exercises before switching to new ones? (1:03:49) #Quah question #4 – Should gyms still be charging trainers rent to train clients while the gym is mandated closed? (1:08:43) 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** Introducing the New 'New Warriors' | Marvel Amazon.com: Watch Troll 2 | Prime Video ‘Blast from the past’: Some drive-in movie theaters are making a comeback amid coronavirus Amazon.com: Watch Upgrade | Prime Video Police struggle to enforce India’s sweeping virus lockdown India's lockdown smackdown: Cops smash curfew violators as country's 1.3 billion people are told to stay indoors over coronavirus, leaving streets empty amid fears a MILLION could die REPORT WARNS OF PROTESTS ERUPTING IN WUHAN WHEN LOCKDOWN ENDS Billionaire bunkers: How the 1% are preparing for the apocalypse Survive any apocalypse in this $17.5 million underground bunker China lied about coronavirus, putting world in jeopardy, US intelligence agents say Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Babies | Netflix Official Site How 'Jaws' Forever Changed Our View of Great White Sharks How our modern body armor was created by an irate pizza guy Struggling Napa Wineries Offer Deep Discounts and Virtual Tastings Mind Pump TV - YouTube Improve Your Shoulder Workouts with the Kettlebell Halo – Mind Pump TV Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV One Arm Arnold Press- Improve Shoulder Mobility & Development – Mind Pump TV Add Kettlebell Shoulder Presses to Your Routine for More Muscle & Strength – Mind Pump TV Shoulder Health Series- Build More Shoulder Mass!- High Face Pull (Video 3 of 5) - Mind Pump TV The BEST Dumbbell Curls You're NOT Doing (INDIAN CLUBS) | MIND PUMP TV How To Use The Steel Mace Bell in Your Fitness Training (John Wolf) | MIND PUMP TV Squat Like a Pro!- 10 Primers to Improve Squat Form & Depth- Handcuffs with Rotation (Video 2 of 10) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources
1263: Ways Building Muscle Speeds up Your Metabolism, How to Spot a Good vs. a Crappy At-home Workout, Healthy Alternatives to Unhealthy Foods & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how having more muscle speeds up your metabolism, how to spot a good at-home workout plan versus a poorly planned one, favorite healthy food swaps, and book recommendations for the quarantine. Mind Pump’s despicable movie rentals from back in the day. (7:30) How taking ZBiotics can assist with the current rise in alcohol consumption. (16:15) Doug the mule. (19:15) Sal’s ‘lockdown’ health hacks. (21:13) Fun Facts with Justin. (25:00) Why has In N Out closed down? (27:45) Amazon employees are striking over COVID-19 fears. (28:56) How free money is too good to be true. (29:46) How companies/industries are pivoting during this crisis. (33:21) The Mind Pump spouse questionnaire. (36:55) Breaking down Jessica’s first trimester. (40:50) Italy is flattening the curve. (43:10) Home-schooling updates with Mind Pump. (43:41) #Quah question #1 – You have mentioned that the more muscle you have the faster your metabolism can be. Can you please explain this a little bit further? (49:13) #Quah question #2 - How can you spot a good at-home workout plan versus a poorly planned one? Almost everything I’ve seen online has me doing burpees until my knees give out. (57:45) #Quah question #3 – What are some of your favorite healthy food swaps? For example, I use greek yogurt as a replacement for sour cream. (1:07:54) #Quah question #4 – Do you have any book recommendations for the quarantine? (1:14:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Barstool Sports The Bay Area is drinking 42% more alcohol than usual while sheltering in place Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump 1252: Confessions of a Sports Agent Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Is beaver anal secretion used in YOUR ice cream? Expert reveals the surprising things you may find in food Fast-food chains are mysteriously closing, and Chick-fil-A is the latest to get hit Striking Amazon Worker Fired For 'Putting The Teams At Risk,' Employee Says He Tried To Protect Workers' Lives Flowbee Italy’s coronavirus cases slow for fourth day in a row – but Spain’s death toll jumps past 4,000 Mind Pump 1027: 3 Steps to Speed Up Your Metabolism Mind Pump 548: Ben Pakulski is Giving Away 100 Pounds of Pure Muscle Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1082: The Truth About Beachbody® A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose – Book by Eckhart Tolle Fingerprints of the Gods – Book by Graham Hancock Little Blue Truck board book – Book by Alice Schertle How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes – Book by Peter D. Schiff Great Teams: 16 Things High Performing Organizations Do Differently – Book by Don Yaeger Nobody Knows How to Make a Pizza – Book by Julie Borowski Bishop Barron on the Coronavirus Quarantine The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? - Book by Rick Warren Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram
1262: Why Fitness Assessments are Important
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why fitness assessments are important if you want to reach your fitness goals, how to perform them and exercises to fix less than ideal movement patterns. The value of a good assessment to reinforce better movement patterns. (3:02) The importance of having a specific goal and direction you want to go. (6:27) Why you must honestly assess your fitness level. (14:23) The significance of addressing the areas of pain in your body to create better recruitment patterns. (17:20) Why we get chronic pain as we get older. (23:42) The extreme value of MAPS Prime/Prime Pro for the masses. (27:21) Mind Pump’s 3 favorite movement assessments that address the entire body, how to perform them and exercises to fix less than ideal movement patterns. (29:15) #1 – Wall Test. (29:34) #2 – Windmill Test. (47:19) #3 – Squat test. (57:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck Mind Pump TV - YouTube The Wall Test | Mind Pump TV How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP Day 23: Mobility Workout + Exercises - 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP) Squat Like a Pro!- 10 Primers to Improve Squat Form & Depth- Handcuffs with Rotation (Video 2 of 10) Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health-- Prone Cobra The Windmill Test – Mind Pump TV Squat Like a Pro!- 10 Primers to Improve Squat Form - Lizard with Rotation (Video 3 of 10) How to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt (BECAUSE SIT HAPPENS!) | MIND PUMP Try This For Managing Acute And Chronic Back Pain - (FREE BACK PAIN GUIDE) Day 25: Mobility Stretches - 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP) Day 6: Mobility Exercises - 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP) Squat Test – Adam's Post on Instagram Combat Stretch – Mind Pump TV Activate Your Glutes & Accelerate Butt Development with Butterfly Floor Bridges Adam Schafer's DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1261: Must-Dos to Maintain Your Physique During Quarantine, Ways to Stay Mentally Fit, Small Daily Activities to Improve Your Life & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the absolute MUST-DOs to maintain your physique during a quarantine, what to do on a daily basis for general body maintenance, ways stay mentally fit during the lock down, and their thoughts on 24 Hour Fitness not freezing memberships. Sal is back! (5:17) Justin’s death-defying story. (6:29) The effects of stress on your body. (19:05) Stress eating while being sheltered in place. (21:05) Mind Pump’s stress dreams. (26:28) Adam recommends Neighbor.com. (28:14) How Sal has started drive-by family visits to combat the lack of human connection. (32:01) In infuriating news of the week, Chinese wet markets are back open. (34:59) Coronavirus updates with Mind Pump. (37:10) Fun Facts with Justin. (43:29) High school wrestler thwarts attempted kidnapping. (44:34) #Quah question #1 – Can you guys please list the absolute MUST-DOs to maintain your physique during a quarantine? (45:36) #Quah question #2 - What is one thing that each of you does daily as far as general maintenance for your body? Or something to improve on the daily? (52:45) #Quah question #3 – What have you guys been doing to stay mentally fit during the lockdown? I’ve been able to stay physically active for the most part, but with the lack of social activity and outside stimulus I’m finding it hard to stay mentally engaged daily. (58:42) #Quah question #4 – What do you guys think about 24 Hour Fitness not freezing memberships? (1:06:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: MAPS Powerlift ½ off! **Code “POWER50” at checkout** Special Promotion (Ends at 11:59 pm 3/31/2020): 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: Watch They Shall Not Grow Old | Prime Video The effectiveness of vitamin C in preventing and relieving the symptoms of virus-induced respiratory infections. Three Little Known, Unconventional Antiviral Approaches For Boosting Your Immune System. Neighbor Chinese 'wet markets' reportedly open back up, selling bats and dogs for human consumption China Coronavirus Death Toll Higher Than What Government Claims, Wuhan Residents Reveal Maker Mask launches in Seattle using 3D-printing technology to produce protective gear The Science Behind Honey’s Eternal Shelf Life New Mexico high school wrestler thwarts alleged attempted kidnapping, assault at gas station MAPS Fitness Prime Pro 24 Hour Fitness faces public backlash for blocking membership cancellations during coronavirus pandemic Mind Pump 842: The Steve Jobs of Fitness- Mark Mastrov Mind Pump 985: Mark Mastrov- Fitness Industry Empire Builder, NBA Owner & Original Mind Pump Mentor Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram