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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1368: The Best Way to Preserve Muscle While Cutting, How Smelling Salts Help You Lift More, the Ideal Frequency for Mobility Work & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to keep muscle while cutting, whether smelling salts actually do anything physically to help you lift, how often you should to do mobility work for each body part, and staying healthy while transitioning into a more intuitive, less calculated lifestyle. Why the sleepy face Justin? (5:40) Mind Pump Recommends, High Score on Netflix. (8:05) Mind Pump’s “Choose your character.” (17:49) Paleo Valley, high-quality nutrient-dense products in pill or food form. (22:02) KFC is pulling back their classic slogan amid the pandemic. (24:25) When a bodybuilder does American Ninja Warrior. (28:35) Good on the owners of Atilis Gym. (33:42) Taking advantage of the system, the PPP loan fraud scheme. (36:01) Another study supporting the benefits of resistance training. (39:01) Deion Sanders x Barstool Sports. (40:40) Sending prayers to Adam’s bulldog. (42:03) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to keep muscle while cutting? Is it possible to build muscle while in a deficit? (48:25) #Quah question #2 – Do smelling salts do anything physically to help you lift? I heard one powerlifter say it helps open up your sinuses for easier breathing, but is that accurate? (54:32) #Quah question #3 - How often should I do mobility work for each body part? I have multiple areas hindering my lifts, but find it hard to find the time needed each day. (1:01:10) #Quah question #4 – I have been tracking and working with an online trainer for a while, but the constant tracking, measuring, and weighing has started to become an issue for my mental health. What are your suggested steps for someone who wants to continue to stay healthy, but also wants to transition into a more intuitive, less calculated lifestyle? (1:05:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. High Score | Netflix Official Site Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** KFC Is Temporarily Dropping Its 'Finger Lickin' Good' Motto Citing Concern for Its Hygienic Implications Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic When A Bodybuilder Does Ninja Warrior Atilis Gym in New Jersey tries to stay open by becoming campaign office for GOP candidate Rik Mehta DOJ charges five for more than $4M PPP fraud scheme Is Cardio Or Strength Training Better for Weight Loss? Deion Sanders Leaving NFL Network for Barstool Sports Should Not Be Surprising News: TRAINA THOUGHTS How To Eat If You Want To Pack On Muscle – Mind Pump Blog Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Webinar MAPS Prime Webinar Step by Step Plan to Move Into Intuitive Eating – Mind Pump Blog Intuitive Eating: What is it and is it Right For You? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram
1367: The 5 Most Powerful Signals That Tell Your Body to Build Muscle
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five different ways to signal your body to add muscle. Piecing together the adaptation process and sending the RIGHT signals to your body. (2:08) The 5 Most Powerful Signals that Tell Your Body to Build Muscle. #1 – Get stronger. (7:50) #2 - The pump. (15:32) #3 – Learning to increase your workload slowly over time. (22:20) #4 – Increasing calorie and protein intake. (29:27) #5 – Balancing your hormones by getting healthy. (34:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump #1295: Four Ways To Get A Stubborn Body Part To Improve How to Improve Weak and Stubborn Body Parts – Mind Pump Media BUILDING MUSCLE: Is There REALLY A Best Rep Range? - Mind Pump TV 5 HUGE Mistakes Skinny Guys Make with Workouts – Mind Pump Blog The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog How To Eat If You Want To Pack On Muscle – Mind Pump Blog The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Macro Calculator Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram
1366: The Benefits of Gymnastic Ring Training, Training for Performance Over Aesthetics, How to Program Full Body Workouts & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about gymnastic rings, good performance goals to focus on, the primary and accessory exercises to program into a full body training routine, and their thoughts on bootcamps. Adam versus the bear. (6:30) It smells like a campfire in the bay area. (20:01) Updates on the evacuation notice for the Andrews family. (20:47) Putting things in perspective. (30:00) The online market is exploding for trainers. (37:09) A conversation surrounding the value of going to college and how statistics are misleading. (42:43) #Quah question #1 – What is your opinion on gymnastic rings? (50:14) #Quah question #2 – You guys often push to achieve performance goals versus aesthetic goals. What are some performance goals that I can focus on achieving, such as greater mobility or strength goals? (54:33) #Quah question #3 – If you were programming a full-body routine, what primary exercises would you build it around and how would you rotate in other accessory exercises? (1:04:41) #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on boot camps? I’m a trainer who focuses more on one-on-one training, but there are other trainers in my gym who do more group HIIT training. My concern is that the average person has high stress and performing these high-intensity exercises is only exacerbating that. I am supposed to be taking over some of those classes, but I worry that they are doing more harm than good. (1:12:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Imagine if you were born in 1900 Join the Revolution in Nutrition Coaching – NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Google's Plan to Disrupt the College Degree Is Absolute Genius Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog 3 Turkish Get-Up Variations - Tutorial with Kettlebell Master of Sport Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength RGB Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Webinar Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Marlon Shamell (@shamell_fitness) Instagram Grace Barga (@gracebarga) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram
1365: Is the Way You Stand & Move Making You Sick? (Featuring Aaron Alexander)
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Aaron Alexander, author of The Align Method, about the importance of posture, mobility, and movement on health and longevity. The interesting dance with your ego. (3:53) The detriments of leading with your imposter versus authentic self. (6:09) The perception of safety. (10:12) How humans are extremely complex. (12:55) The stigma around cannabis. (15:08) The practiced skill of thinking slowly. (16:52) Disorganization can lead to parasites. (18:33) The skill of reading body language. (21:11) Always question the things you feel most passionate about. (23:05) How your thoughts and moods affect your movements. (27:12) How there is a lot of wisdom in spiritual practices. (30:42) Do people store emotions in their bodies? (33:34) How we are a product of our childhood. (40:30) The fine line of not letting your insecurities consume you. (45:23) How your perception of yourself impacts the way that you carry your movement. (48:57) Best practices to be a happier person. (59:14) The importance of disrupting your day to day life. (1:05:17) Be more honest with your biology. (1:08:45) Consistent movement matters. (1:14:47) Leveraging leverage. (1:27:18) Best practices to incorporate hip hinging into your daily life. (1:29:36) The Western Medicine bottle. (1:32:43) The power of proper nasal breathing. (1:35:15) Are we heading towards being plugged in? (1:42:34) Our perceived happiness over possessions rather than people. (1:45:20) How LA is like an oven. (1:54:05) Are you consumed by the game or a witness? (1:55:51) Ancient wisdom and science have polarities. (2:01:22) The unintended consequences of capturing rather than viewing. (2:06:26) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Aaron Alexander (@alignpodcast) Instagram Website Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Amy Cuddy, PhD (@amycuddy) Instagram Joan Vernikos Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Align Method: 5 Movement Principles for a Stronger Body, Sharper Mind, and Stress-Proof Life – Book by Aaron Alexander Thinking, Fast and Slow – Book by Daniel Kahneman Mind Pump #1165: Bishop Robert Barron On Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More Amy Cuddy: Your body language may shape who you are | TED Talk Your face and moves seem happier when I smile: Facial action influences the perception of emotional faces and biological motion stimuli. Paul Ekman: Detecting Lies, Facial Expressions, Body Language | Ep. 175 A Simple Test Assessing Ability To Sit Up From The Floor Predicts Mortality Risk Hand Grip Strength Associated With All-Cause Mortality, Other Adverse Outcomes Astronauts Showed Us How Sitting Ages Us Amazon.com: Joan Vernikos 3 Tips for Better Muscle Growth – Mind Pump Blog Home on Apple TV+ Idiocracy (2006) - IMDb HOW THE PIRAHÃ PEOPLE BECAME THE HAPPIEST TRIBE IN THE WORLD? Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction – Book by Derek Thompson Joe Rogan Experience #1513 - Andrew Huberman
1364: How Low Carb Diets Affect Hormones, Steps Needed to Battle the Obesity Epidemic, Why Old Man Strength Is Real & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the effects of low carb diets on hormones, science that proves “old man strength,” branding and marketing in order to appeal to both men and women, and how to tackle the obesity epidemic. Mind Pump Kitchen: “No-Bake” Organifi protein balls. (5:39) Mind Pump, BIG gaming guys. (7:07) Mind Pump Recommends, Mythic Quest on Apple+. (9:35) Parents are guard dogs. (11:00) Fun Facts with Justin. (13:45) Beware of things that are too good to be true. (15:24) Introducing Mind Pump’s newest sponsor, Oli Pop. (24:15) Get your tin foil hats on! 750 million GMO mosquitoes to be released in Florida. (30:19) The benefits of slowing down your reps to get better results. (35:11) Another case for the benefits of priming. (38:25) Want to be Bud Light’s Chief ‘Meme’ Officer?! (40:15) The social justice warriors are foaming at the mouth! The latest victim of cancel culture. (42:24) #Quah question #1 – What are the effects of low carb diets on hormones? (48:21) #Quah question #2 – Is there any science that proves “old man strength” is really a thing? (53:32) #Quah question #3 – How much do you think about your branding and marketing in order to appeal to both men and women? (57:23) #Quah question #4 – Here's the scenario, the President appoints Mind Pump Media to address the country's obesity epidemic. What’s the first issue you tackle and how do you approach it? (1:08:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** NO BAKE CHOCOLATE ALMOND BUTTER COCONUT BALLS Parent Alert: Is Roblox Safe for Kids? Watch Out for These 4 Dangers Mythic Quest: Raven's Banquet on Apple TV+ Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** Florida mosquitoes: 750 million genetically modified insects to be released The Use of Acute Exercise Interventions as Game Day Priming Strategies to Improve Physical Performance and Athlete Readiness in Team-Sport Athletes: A Systematic Review Attention job seekers: Bud Light will pay $5,000 a month for 'chief meme officer' Reds players speak out against announcer Thom Brennaman's homophobic slur Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1363: The Truth About Muscle Confusion & Muscle Growth, How to Adjust Training When Pregnant, the Benefit of Wearing a Weighted Vest During Cardio & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether wearing a weighted vest or a hoodie during cardio makes a difference in the amount of calories burned, difference between introducing new exercises for the sake of stimulating versus confusing, whether pregnant women need to change the way they lift, and the first thing they will do when the pandemic is finally over. Mind Pump’s goal for the world. (4:33) The healthy supplement trends. (22:55) Mind Pump’s conflicted feelings surrounding Magic Spoon cereal. (24:52) Mind Pump Recommends, (Un)Well on Netflix. (28:50) Adam’s sauna prank on Justin. (36:25) Cardi B interviews Joe Biden. What world are we living in?! (39:45) California is burning. (44:43) Google can now predict earthquakes. (45:25) #Quah question #1 – Does wearing a weighted vest or a hoodie during cardio really make a difference in the number of calories burned? Or is it like the oxygen restriction masks and just to perceive difficulty? (48:52) #Quah question #2 – In a recent episode you talked about the importance of introducing new exercises to elicit a new stimulus and to work muscles in a novel way. In previous episodes, you have mentioned that there is no need to confuse muscles and that progressive overload is the principle that will stimulate muscle growth. Can you elaborate and clarify the difference between introducing new exercises for the sake of stimulating versus confusing? (53:33) #Quah question #3 – Do pregnant women need to change the way they lift? (59:30 #Quah question #4 – When the pandemic is finally over, what will be the first thing that you will do that you haven’t been able to do? (1:10:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! (Un)Well | Netflix Official Site Visit Clear Light Infrared Sauna for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! WATCH: Video of Ben Shapiro Reading ‘WAP’ Lyrics Goes Viral Cardi B Interviews Democratic Candidate Joe Biden Google Is Launching a Global Earthquake-Detection Network Mind Pump #1354: Alternatives for Squats, Bench Press & Deadlifts, Best Way to Work Out Over 50 & More How Should You Workout Before and During Pregnancy? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Starter | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Jessica Di Stefano (@thetraininghour) Instagram
1362: What You Can Learn About Building Muscle from Inmates, Gymnasts and Sprinters
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss what you can learn about building muscle from prison inmates, gymnasts, and sprinters. How there is a lot to learn about building muscle from other modalities. (4:10) The biggest mistake you can make in fitness. (11:15) Evolve or die. (14:05) What you can learn about muscle building from prison inmates. (17:25) Utilize extreme frequency. (19:07) Creativity. (25:36) Forced discipline. (29:25) What you can learn about muscle building from gymnasts. (31:57) The use of high-tension isometrics. (32:07) Don’t workout, practice. (40:49) Address mobility and full range of motion. (45:20) What you can learn about muscle building from sprinters. (49:55) Train explosively. (50:29) Apply long rest periods. (58:40) The benefits and values of MAPS Programs. (59:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** New Program: MAPS Suspension Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1110: Doug Bopst- From Felony To Fitness To Free Velodrome Supertraining (book) The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1295: Four Ways To Get A Stubborn Body Part To Improve Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1352: The Muscle Building & Fat Burning Advantages Of Training Like An Athlete Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Doug Bopst (@dougbopst) Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram
1361: How to Amplify Your Workout's Muscle Building Signal, Ways to Build Self Confidence, the Importance of Mirrors in the Gym & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to know if your workout is adequately creating a muscle building signal, the importance of getting mirrors for your home gym, whether teenagers should focus on aesthetics after being introduced to resistance training, and tips on cultivating confidence in life. It’s HOT out there in the Bay Area. (6:06) What is a ‘derecho’?! (9:57) In manly news out of Australia... (11:49) Mind Pump’s takeaways from their latest viral episode, Carnivore vs Vegan. (13:17) The new hustle, Miracle Spring Water. (19:32) Why politicians like to target the wealthy. (23:34) CBD dramatically increases blood flow to the brain, study. (28:45) How technology creates competition. (33:15) Doug is a really good cook. (41:30) More companies evolving amid the pandemic. (47:29) #Quah question #1 - You talk a lot about the muscle-building signal. Can you explain this more on how to know if your workout is adequately creating this without going to failure or going beast mode all the time? (49:46) #Quah question #2 – How important do you think it is to get mirrors for your home gym? (59:06) #Quah question #3 – Should teenagers focus on aesthetics after being introduced to resistance training? And should they monitor their caloric and protein intake to accommodate their fitness goals? (1:02:52) #Quah question #4 – You guys seem to have a lot of confidence. Do you have any tips on cultivating confidence in life? (1:10:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** New Program Launch (Ends at 11:59 pm 8/18/2020): MAPS Suspension $20 off! **Promo code “SUSPENSION20” at checkout** Deadly derecho leaves path of destruction across Midwest, 800,000 without power Man punches great white shark to save wife: 'You just react' Mind Pump #1360: Carnivore Vs. Vegan With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz & Dr. Paul Saladino Study Finds Common Knee Surgery No Better Than Placebo California wealth tax could become first of its kind in US under new proposal Why Inheritance Is Mostly Overrated As A Reason For Wealth Cannabidiol improves blood flow to brain's hippocampus Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Neighbor | The Cheaper, Closer & Safer Storage Marketplace Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! BLADE — Fly the Future Today Muscle Adaptation vs. Muscle Recovery – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1360: Carnivore Vs. Vegan With Dr. Will Bulsiewicz & Dr. Paul Saladino
In this episode, Sal speaks with plant based advocate Dr. Will Bulsiewicz and carnivore advocate Dr. Paul Saladino. An interview with Dr. Will Bulsiewicz. Is Will pro-plant based or pro-vegan? What are the differences? (4:42) How the food he was eating was holding him back. (6:37) How a plant-based diet allows you to activate satiety hormones to get into a calorie deficit. (11:16) Making the case for protein, the most satisfying macronutrient. (13:10) The educational problems surrounding planet-based diets. (16:22) Having the evolutionary conversation around eating meat. (18:05) Is longevity engineered? (22:57) Has he run into any clients who don’t do well on a plant-based diet? (27:07) His take on creatine. (29:31) Does meat by itself post any health risks? (33:15) Looking at the layers of evidence. What’s the deal with this TMAO? (35:35) Is it possible to build muscle on a plant-based diet? (37:45) His take on veganism being linked to higher rates of mental illness. (41:16) An interview with Dr. Paul Saladino. (43:35) What is the carnivore diet? (44:14) Why does he believe that plants are bad for us? (47:22) Doesn’t processing vegetables get around their toxins? (52:22) Explaining the plant toxicity spectrum. (56:17) What’s up with fiber?! (1:01:21) The effects of no vitamin c in our diet. (1:06:55) The mainstream dogma surrounding saturated fat. (1:09:55) Debunking the blue zones. (1:19:37) The role of carbohydrates when it comes to athletic performance. (1:23:14) Mind Pump Recap and Key Takeaways: Carnivore vs. Vegan. (1:27:28) Featured Guest(s)/People Mentioned Will Bulsiewicz MD MSCI (Dr B) (@theguthealthmd) Instagram Dr. Will Bulsiewicz | The Gut Health MD Paul Saladino, MD (@carnivoremd) Instagram Carnivore MD IFBB Pro Jehina🌱 (@ifbbjehinamalik1) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** FLASH SALE: 75% off Access to Mind Pump Private Forum – Promo code “75OFF” at checkout New Program Launch: MAPS Suspension $20 off! **Promo code “SUSPENSION20” at checkout** Fiber Fueled: The Plant-Based Gut Health Program for Losing Weight, Restoring Your Health, and Optimizing Your Microbiome – Book by Will Bulsiewicz MD The Carnivore Code | Carnivore MD Effects of 4 weight-loss diets differing in fat, protein, and carbohydrate on fat mass, lean mass, visceral adipose tissue, and hepatic fat: results from the POUNDS LOST trial A plant-based, low-fat diet decreases ad libitum energy intake compared to an animal-based, ketogenic diet: An inpatient randomized controlled trial Antagonistic Pleiotropy - an overview Effects of Creatine Supplementation on Muscle Performance during the Transition from an Omnivorous Diet to a Lacto-Ovo Vegetarian Diet Brain creatine depletion in vegetarians? A cross-sectional 1H-magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1H-MRS) study TMAO Testing: A New Way To Assess Heart Attack And Stroke Risk Vegetarianism and veganism compared with mental health and cognitive outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis Are Plant Lectins A Problem For Humans? Role of dietary fiber in colon cancer: an overview Effect of dietary fiber on constipation: A meta analysis Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome The ‘carnivore connection’—evolutionary aspects of insulin resistance Dr. Saul Newman: debunking the 'Blue Zone' longevity myth Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube
1359: The Physical and Mental Signs of Overtraining, How Walking Compares to Cardio, the Best Ways to Improve Posture & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the physical and mental signs of overtraining, whether walking counts as cardio, the best ways to improve posture, and if it is better healthwise to eat a whole pan of brownies in one sitting or spread it out throughout the week. The signs of aging. (5:38) Humbling sports experiences. (9:33) Will Uber and Lyft leave California?! (17:40) Is working at-home here to stay post-COVID-19? (22:10) The Apple subscription bundle is coming! (32:00) Mind Pump Investments. (32:46) Public Goods is making waves right now. (35:14) Jessica is HOT, HOT, HOT. (36:53) Funny branding names. (39:50) Young men are dumb. (41:50) The MAPS Suspension hype is real! (43:14) #Quah question #1 – What are the physical and mental signs of overtraining? (46:18) #Quah question #2 – Does walking count as cardio, or should I incorporate some steady-state cardio like running and/or HIIT? What will keep me healthy, while maintaining the most mass? (52:28) #Quah question #3 – I'm trying to improve my posture, but find myself uncomfortable when I forcibly hold myself in a neutral position. Am I trying too hard? What are the best ways to improve posture? (57:26) #Quah question #4 – Can you please settle this nutritional question my husband and I have had for years?! Is it better, health-wise, to eat a whole pan of brownies in one sitting or spread it out throughout the week? (1:03:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** New Program Launch: MAPS Suspension $20 off! **Promo code “SUSPENSION20” at checkout** Uber and Lyft on track to leave California after failing to delay driver status order REI to Sell Its Never-Been-Used Headquarters Outside Seattle Apple Readies Subscription Bundles to Boost Digital Services Robinhood lets you invest as little as 1 cent in any stock Public Goods is a great alternative to Amazon for eco-friendly cleaning products and toiletries Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Wake- Up Light, LBell 7 Colored Night Light/Sunrise Simulation & Sleep Aid, Dual Alarm Clock with FM Radio, 7 Natural Sounds and Snooze for Kids Adults Bedrooms/Night Light Ambiance Beer brand and leather store unwittingly named after Māori word for 'pubic hair' Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Does Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) Actually Help With Fat Loss? MAPS Fitness Prime - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram
1358: How to Use Isometrics to Build Muscle & Strength, Ways to Reduce Water Retention, the Necessity of Intra-Workout Carbs & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about programming isometrics/dynamic tension for strength, foods or supplements that can reduce water retention after a holiday/cheat weekend, the value of intra-workout carbs when pre and post nutrition is well planned out, and whether foam rolling should be done before or after a workout. Mind Pump goes down the Nicolas Cage rabbit hole. (6:17) Justin, the worst storyteller of all-time. (12:17) Not all vaccines are the same. (16:14) Exercise and its effect on your immune system. (18:38) Sports ball talk with Mind Pump. (21:57) Mind Pump Recommends, Love on the Spectrum on Netflix. (28:35) Introducing Mind Pump’s newest sponsor, Pluto Pillow. (31:55) The joys of the third trimester. (35:55) Vuori listens and produces. (37:43) Long term health and financial wealth. (39:43) #Quah question #1 – How would you recommend programming isometrics and dynamic tension for strength? (45:05) #Quah question #2 – Why do processed foods add so much water between the skin and muscle for days after? What foods or supplements can reduce water retention after a holiday or cheat weekend? (56:32) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on intra-workout carbs? Are they really necessary when pre and post nutrition is well planned out? (1:03:20) #Quah question #4 – Should foam rolling be done before or after a workout? How often and what are the benefits? (1:07:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** New Program Launch: MAPS Suspension $20 off! **Promo code “SUSPENSION20” at checkout** Nic Cage's Son Used to Be in a Black Metal Band and Invented Something Called "Ghost Metal" Crazy Stuff Nicolas Cage Bought Russia’s accelerated COVID-19 vaccine greeted with alarm as experts say Phase 3 trial is essential The Benefits of Walking for the Immune System A's Fans Can Buy Cardboard Cutout of Themselves to Display at Games Seattle Mariners drag Steve Bartman into 2020 baseball season with bad joke Love on the Spectrum | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Visit Pluto Pillow for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout for 10% off** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1295: Four Ways To Get A Stubborn Body Part To Improve Mind Pump #1275: The Best At-Home Workout That No One Is Sharing How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram Zach Bitter (@zachbitter) Instagram
1357: The Single Most Effective At-Home Workout Tool
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the simplicity, versatility and effectiveness of the suspension trainer and how to use it to build muscle and lose fat. The single most effective at-home workout tool. (3:24) The long history of suspension tools and their effectiveness. (6:30) Mind Pump Revelations: How Mind Pump was introduced to the suspension trainer and the benefits they discovered. (8:45) The versatility of the suspension trainer. (14:02) How this tool is easily modifiable. (16:45) Getting your body to respond the way it should. (19:40) The benefits of closed chain movements. (22:46) Becoming aware of your entire body and building core stability through suspension training. (28:12) Bulletproof yourself from injury through strengthening your stabilizer muscles. (36:55) Emphasizing unilateral movements for bigger gains. (42:57) Excellent for building muscle! (45:02) How proper programming will make things more effective! Why EVERY trainer should own MAPS Suspension. (46:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout New Program Launch: MAPS Suspension $20 off! **Promo code “SUSPENSION20” at checkout** Best At-Home Workouts While All Gyms Remain Closed – Mind Pump Blog How to Stay in Shape Without a Gym Membership – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1356: The Pros & Cons of Using Lifting Chalk, the Benefits of Cold Showers & Ice Baths, Distinguishing Between True Physical Exhaustion & Just Giving Up & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using chalk and grip strength, cold showers vs. ice baths for cold exposure therapy, tips on knowing when to push a client to do more reps and when to back off, and their all-time favorite body weight. Introducing MAPS Suspension! (8:11) The famous vegan you would NOT expect, the money grabs in boxing & MORE. (17:36) The effectiveness of plant proteins vs animal proteins. (23:24) Ancestry.com buyout, user beware. (27:00) Social Media Wars are heating up! (30:50) Wagyu beef 101. (32:56) The impact and effects of distance learning on children. (35:55) #Quah question #1 – I know you are not fans of wrist straps, because of losing the potential grip strengthening. What about chalk, liquid, or powder? My hands sweat a lot and chalk seems to help with that, but I don’t want to hinder my grip strengthening. (46:56) #Quah question #2 - Cold exposure therapy is said to have many health benefits. Would taking a cold shower be an alternative to taking an ice bath? Does your body need to hit a certain temperature in order to see the benefits be activated? (52:40) #Quah question #3 – Any tips on knowing when to push a client to do more reps and when to back off? How do I know the difference between true physical exhaustion or them mentally giving up? (58:43) #Quah question #4 – For each of you, what has been your favorite bodyweight and why? (1:03:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** FLASH SALE: 75% off Access to Mind Pump Private Forum – Promo code “75OFF” at checkout Top Shape Mike Tyson: Going Vegan Gave Me A New Opportunity At Life Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake - Mind Pump Media Blackstone to acquire Ancestry.com for $4.7 billion Twitter 'looking' at a possible TikTok tie-up What Is Reels On Instagram? How To Make, Post And Disable Reels On Instagram Wagyu Beef: What Is It and Why Is It so Expensive? Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mobility Tips For Strengthening Your Wrists - Mind Pump The ONLY Forearm Workout That Matters (TRY THIS!!) | MIND PUMP Do Cold Showers Increase Testosterone? Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram Kyle Kingsbury (@kyle_kingsbury) Instagram
1355: Five Steps to Live to 100
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five important steps that anyone can take to improve their odds of living to 100. How we perceive and value our health matters! (3:02) Living day to day is not living, it’s surviving. (9:10) Five Steps to Living Well and Living Long. (15:03) #1 – To be strong. (16:24) #2 – Do NOT overeat and AVOID heavily processed foods. (26:05) #3 – Having good relationships. (36:36) #4 – Having a regular spiritual practice. (43:32) #5 – Incorporating a movement practice. (49:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Powder Mountain - Community Welcome to Powder Mountain – a utopian club for the millennial elite Lifestyle gets blame for 70% to 90% of all cancers Association of Grip Strength With Risk of All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Cancer in Community-Dwelling Populations: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies Exercise for Your Bone Health 5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain The health benefits of strong relationships People with Religious Affiliations Live Longer, Study Shows Mind Pump #1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*Ck Why Fast Walkers May Live 15–20 Years Longer Than the Rest of Us Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mark Manson (@markmanson) Instagram
1354: Alternatives for Squats, Bench Press & Deadlifts, How to Exercise When You Have Neck Pain, the Best Way to Work Out Over 50 & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about bicep exercises that don’t aggravate neck pain, how to adjust weight and volume after 50, replacements for the big 3 exercises, and some of the resources they read or studied that had an impact on MAPS programs. Introducing Mind Pump’s newest sponsor, Dr. Squatch. (4:32) The fears and misconceptions surrounding childbirth. (8:44) Pray for Beirut. (16:53) Maximus’ first experience seeing horses, glamping & MORE. (20:23) Are movie theaters going to be a thing of the past post-COVID-19? (25:45) Arizona gyms are opening back up! (29:37) The fastest path to becoming a millionaire. (31:53) Mind Pump Conversations: Parenting lessons learned and the importance of being present. (39:47) #Quah question #1 – Both my husband and I suffer from neck pain and find that bicep work, standard curls, and others aggravate this. What are some bicep exercises that we can do? (47:50) #Quah question #2 – I just turned 50 this year and I am an experienced lifter of 25 years. I have been working out basically the same way as I did when I was 25. Should I be scaling back the reps and volume for heavier weight and lower volume or should I be adding more reps and volume? (54:03) #Quah question #3 – If you had to remove the 3 big lifts, what exercises can you replace them with that would be comparable? (59:35) #Quah question #4 – What were some of the resources you read or studied that had an impact on your current programs? (1:08:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned August Promotion: MAPS Performance ½ off!! **Promo code “GREEN50” at checkout** Visit Dr. Squatch for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Amazon.com: Watch The Business of Being Born | Prime Video What we know about the explosion in Beirut How to help Beirut Explosion victims Safari West Disney Plus' Mulan release: Everything we still don't know 'Relief': Arizona Gym Wins Partial Victory Against Governor's Shutdown Order This is the fastest path to becoming a millionaire—but it’s also the hardest, says money expert The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy – Book by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko Yellowstone The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! - Mind Pump TV Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Fitness Products Menno Henselmans on the Benefits of Full-Body Workouts The New Encyclopedia of Modern Bodybuilding : The Bible of Bodybuilding, Fully Updated and Revised Dinosaur Training: Lost Secrets of Strength and Development Supertraining Becoming a Supple Leopard 2nd Edition: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Menno Henselmans (@menno.henselmans) Instagram