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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1245: Why Meal Plans Suck
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the pitfalls of meal plans. The unpopular statement, why all meal plans suck. (2:58) The mistakes the guys made in their early days of personal training when it came to providing meal plans to their clients. (5:15) Why MOST people cannot stick to a meal plan. (11:52) Challenging the trainer to not go the lazy route. (15:46) Is following a meal plan long-term considered a disordered form of eating? (19:09) What restricted eating can promote. (20:26) It is NOT for me. (26:56) Real-life changes, so change your routine. (31:19) How the answers are NOT what will give you success, it’s how you GET to the answers that will give you success. (32:58) Tips to build long-term results and change behaviors. (36:30) Nutrition is individualized. (43:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: MAPS Powerlift ½ off! **Code “POWER50” at checkout** Food, We Need To Talk : NPR Pica | National Eating Disorders Association Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Food, We Need To Talk (@foodweneedtotalk) • Instagram
1244: Clean Eating vs. Flexible Dieting, Preventing Muscle Loss When Cutting, The Best Cardio Machines & MORE
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why bodybuilders almost always seem to opt for clean eating as opposed to flexible dieting, whether the body gets too efficient at basic human movements such as walking, how to ensure you don’t lose too much muscle when cutting, and the big 4 cardio machines. Adam’s puberty squeak. (4:50) Mind Pump on effectively disciplining their children, temper tantrums & MORE. (7:07) The newest addition to the Andrews family. (19:34) Mind Pump on nudist colonies. (24:33) The Di Stefano wine tasting trip brought to you by ZBiotics. (29:21) Butcher Box’s exemplary customer service. (33:52) Justin on his latest dietary experiment, the impact of elimination diets & MORE. (36:24) Things are getting crazy in San Francisco. (41:40) Mind Pump election predictions. (49:05) #Quah question #1 – Why do bodybuilders almost always seem to opt for strictly clean eating as opposed to a flexible dieting approach? (54:34) #Quah question #2 – You often mention cardio adaptation. Does our body get too efficient at basic human movements such as walking as well? (1:05:56) #Quah question #3 – How do you ensure you don’t lose too much muscle when cutting? I am very attached to the gains and don’t want to see them go. (1:09:25) #Quah question #4 – What would you consider to be the big 4 cardio machines? (1:18:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: MAPS Powerlift ½ off! **Code “POWER50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Why are so many San Francisco Walgreens locations closing? Suspects caught on camera stealing makeup from SF Walgreens San Francisco has a 'Poop Patrol' to deal with its feces problem, and workers make more than $184,000 a year in salary and benefits Mind Pump Free Resources
1243: Why SARMs Are Not Worth the Risk, How to Improve Your Vertical Jump, the Impact Resistance Training & Diet Has on Conception & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether SARMs are a useful tool or a gimmick, exercises for improving vertical jump, how resistance training and nutrition play a factor for women who want to conceive and what fatherhood has taught them. Justin experiments with Organifi. (3:50) The silly things that have been seen in the gym. (6:27) Mind Pump on Netflix’s Top 10, releasing their analytics & MORE. (9:45) Mind Pump on the Pete Davidson special on Netflix, backstory with past relationships & MORE. (15:10) Mind Pump random thoughts. (22:10) Mind Pump on the hysteria surrounding the Coronavirus. (25:10) Are viruses alive or not? (29:35) The Fed pumping more money into the market. (31:38) Justin cold calling for charity, his closing rate & MORE. (33:14) #Quah question #1 - Are SARMs are a useful tool or a gimmick? (38:51) #Quah question #2 – What exercises would you recommend for improving your vertical jump? (47:17) #Quah question #3 - Do resistance training and nutrition play a factor for women who want to conceive? Would a woman have to switch up their diet and training regimen to better her chances of conceiving? (56:28) #Quah question #4 – What has fatherhood taught you? I just had my first son and what advice would you give to a first-time parent? (1:04:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: MAPS Powerlift ½ off! **Code “POWER50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube What Netflix’s Top 10 List Is Teaching Us About Its Hits And Misses Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction – Book by Derek Thompson Pete Davidson: Alive From New York | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump 1230: Surviving & Thriving in a Toxic World With Max Lugavere The EdgeU Mind Pump 1240: The Muscle Building & Fat Burning Effects of Oly Lifting With Sonny Webster Mind Pump 967: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) • Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) • Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) • Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Sonny Webster (@sonnywebstergb) Instagram Drew Canole (@drewcanole) • Instagram
1242: Muscle Building Secrets of Powerlifting With Dr. Jordan Shallow
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with good friend Dr. Jordan Shallow about the value of training for powerlifting. Is powerlifting getting more mainstream in the fitness space? (2:49) The strength building carryover benefits of powerlifting. (6:04) Are deadlifts dangerous? (9:26) The biggest myths surrounding powerlifting principles. (18:25) Practicing the skill and not training the output. (21:31) Defining what going to failure is. (26:17) Women and strength training. (30:18) How to train a coach to cue the proper form. (39:30) Conventional vs Sumo deadlift. (41:47) The prerequisite exercises for the big 4 lifts. (43:54) The Squat. (45:10) The Deadlift/Bench Press. (47:30) Muscle function vs muscle action. (54:09) The Overhead Press. (57:14) What does it look like to eat for performance vs strength? (1:00:23) How you become the shape of your sport. (1:05:36) Jordan’s favorite non-powerlifting movement. (1:07:48) The Mind Pump reach. (1:10:00) Featured Guest Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) • Instagram Website Podcast Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: MAPS Powerlift ½ off! **Code “POWER50” at checkout** Visit Kion for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Blog GoodLife Fitness Joe Rogan Experience #1321 - Robert Oberst - YouTube Mind Pump 1200: Max Schmarzo Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump 1075: Dr. Stefanie Cohen – From Venezuelan National Soccer Team to 4X Bodyweight Deadlift & 22 World Records Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) • Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Stefanie Cohen, DPT (@steficohen) Instagram
1241: Adjusting Creatine Intake on Non-training Days, Ways to Get Quality Sleep When Working Shifts, Finding Balance as a Professional Athlete & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether creatine intake should differ on non-training days, how to get quality sleep when working shifts, becoming a professional athlete with a balanced lifestyle, and what to consider before leaving a big box gym to become an independent trainer. Importance of your mindset when going into a workout. (6:11) Study: Eating a junk food diet undermines your memory and self-control. (14:23) Mind Pump, BIG Group Class guys. (17:33) Hugo Boss’s connection to a certain regime. (25:50) The blood bath that is the Stock Market. (29:11) Is Bitcoin on the rise again? (32:28) Mind Pump making a BIG push to focus on their other platforms. (35:21) Resistance training and Alzheimer's. (37:39) The unintentional consequences of school mandated policies. (43:27) #Quah question #1 – When supplementing with creatine should your intake differ on non-training days? (50:41) #Quah question #2 - How can you get quality sleep when working shifts? (57:32) #Quah question #3 – Do you believe it is possible to become a professional athlete with a balanced lifestyle? (1:03:04) #Quah question #4 – As a trainer, what should you consider before leaving a big box gym to become an independent trainer? (1:07:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: MAPS Powerlift ½ off! **Code “POWER50” at checkout** Hippocampal-dependent appetitive control is impaired by experimental exposure to a Western-style diet The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary (Genius Living) - Book by Max Lugavere Mind Pump 1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck Why Did Joe Lycett Just Change His Name To Hugo Boss? History Hyenas - YouTube Bitcoin: Millions of dollars of cryptocurrency 'lost' after man dies with only password Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Strength training can protect brain from degeneration in those at risk of Alzheimer's disease A middle school requires kids to dance with anyone who asks. One mom is fighting for her daughter’s right to say ‘no.’ Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. You are probably not getting enough sleep, and it is killing you Joe Rogan Experience #1169 - Elon Musk Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
1240: The Muscle Building & Fat Burning Effects of Oly Lifting With Sonny Webster
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the challenges and benefits of Olympic Lifting with Olympian Sonny Webster. What is Olympic Lifting? (3:30) The difference between power and strength. (5:10) Does getting stronger contribute to more power? (6:08) The prerequisites REQUIRED if you want to start Olympic lifting. (7:08) Are Olympic weightlifting shoes recommended? (8:56) Where does it rank in terms of complexity and skill required? (10:33) How does he define mobility? (14:40) Olympic Weightlifting for Beginners 101. Understanding the process, the think box vs the play box & MORE. (16:04) What role does fatigue play into this modality? (20:30) Teaching Olympic Weightlifting in the CrossFit market. (22:40) Breaking down the triple extension. (29:00) The process of the catch position. (31:20) What are the most common athletes that come to him? (32:29) The best complimentary exercises for Olympic Weightlifting? (34:25) What paradigm-shattering moments has he experienced in his career? (37:00) Where did he get his mobility from and how does he keep it up? (39:30) How often does he chase PR’s? (40:40) Selling Olympic Weightlifting to the masses: What can they expect to gain? (41:45) The importance of getting the RIGHT muscles to work. (44:40) What are the most common injuries? (46:04) For the average person, what element of Olympic Weightlifting would he recommend they start with? (47:21) Should I mobilize or practice movements before or after my workout? (49:08) Is there a technique to brace the core when doing Olympic Weightlifting? (52:00) Weightlifting can be assessable for EVERYONE! (55:33) Practice the skill and master the movement. (57:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: MAPS Powerlift ½ off! **Code “POWER50” at checkout** Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog What the hell is the Triple Extension – Sonny Webster Do you struggle with the stability in the catch position? - Sonny Webster Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Sonny Webster (@sonnywebstergb) Instagram Website Mathew Fraser (@mathewfras) Instagram
1239: How to Get a Flat Belly, Techniques to Add Weight to Your Major Lifts, Tips for Increasing the Depth of Your Squat & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises to get a flat, tight stomach, the best supplemental exercises for increasing the four big lifts, ways to improve the mind/muscle connection, and advice for someone who wants to squat deeper but can’t break parallel. Mind Pump reminisces on their old videos. (4:44) Mind Pump on colossal poops. (10:08) How massage guns may cause problems, their favorite type of massage & MORE. (16:12) How Adam uses the ChiliPad to get better sleep. (24:23) Oral health is important for heart health. (28:19) A company makes protein out of thin air. (31:21) The latest product on Justin’s radar. (33:30) Electronics and secondhand screen time. (34:35) Airbnb taking new measures to keep their guests safe. (40:30) Magic mushrooms to be used for marriage therapy. (42:45) #Quah question #1 – What exercises should you include in your routine to get a flat, tight stomach? (47:03) #Quah question #2 - What are some of the best supplemental exercises for increasing the big four lifts? (55:24) #Quah question #3 – What are some ways to improve the mind/muscle connection? (1:06:49) #Quah question #4 – What advice would you give to someone who wants to squat deeper but can’t break parallel? (1:10:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off! **Code “SPLIT50” at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Man Loses Feeling In His Legs And Nearly Dies Due To Colossal Poop Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! World’s First Plaque-Identifying Toothpaste Significantly Reduces Inflammation Throughout the Body Berkeley company makes meat out of thin air Make your bike electric in seconds - Rubbee Is secondhand screen time the new secondhand smoking? Airbnb Is Pushing Surveillance Devices as 'Party Prevention' The Couples Using Magic Mushrooms as Relationship Therapy The Pharmacist | Netflix Official Site Babies | Netflix Official Site Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP TV How to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt (BECAUSE SIT HAPPENS!) | MIND PUMP TV How To Box Squat The RIGHT Way (SQUAT HEAVIER!!) - Mind Pump TV The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) - Mind Pump TV How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) - Mind Pump TV Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV Adam Schafer's DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources
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