

1964: How to Know When it is Time to Change Your Training, Exercise Programming Tips for Trainers, How to Adjust Your Training for the Different Seasons of Your Life & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Dec 10, 2022
The hosts dive into the importance of third-party testing for supplements, warning against unverified products. They discuss the fitness industry's deceptive marketing tactics, emphasizing authenticity over appearance. Current events, including Apple’s corporate moves and AI's role in our lives, spark lively debate. The alarming decline in sperm counts is linked to shifting gender roles and mental health issues. Practical advice is shared on adapting fitness programs to life changes, encouraging personalized training strategies for all fitness levels.
01:48:21
Supplement Testing
- Prioritize third-party testing when buying supplements.
- This verifies ingredients and minimizes risks of heavy metals or contamination.
Supplement Studies
- Sal DiStefano recalls studies revealing heavy metals in protein powders and mislabeled supplements.
- He emphasizes that supplement testing is crucial to avoid getting ripped off.
Finding Tested Supplements
- Supplement companies using third-party testing often advertise it.
- Contact the company to inquire about testing if it's not on the label.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Importance of Third-Party Testing for Supplements
01:58 • 9min
Illusions of Fitness: Marketing and Persona
10:38 • 23min
Censorship, Conspiracies, and Corporate Dynamics
33:20 • 9min
Exploring Entrepreneurship and Advanced Supplement Technology
42:22 • 4min
Decline in Sperm Counts and Changing Masculinity
46:32 • 19min
Navigating Parenthood and Personal Wellbeing
01:05:33 • 9min
Redefining Fitness: Personalized Training Strategies
01:14:40 • 9min
Essential Training Programs for New Clients: A Comprehensive Guide for Trainers
01:23:16 • 4min
Personalizing Exercise Programming for Clients
01:27:27 • 4min
Understanding Strength Training and Coaching Programs
01:31:09 • 3min
Adapting Fitness for Life Changes
01:33:39 • 6min
Adapting Fitness Goals Across Life Seasons
01:39:54 • 4min
Balance Between Aesthetics and Strength
01:43:55 • 3min
Empowering Fitness Choices and Health Awareness
01:47:24 • 2min

MAPS Performance
A Fitness Training Program
Mind Pump
MAPS Performance is a comprehensive fitness program designed to enhance strength, mobility, and stability.
It includes four phases of training, focusing on building strength outside the sagittal plane and improving functional movement.
The program consists of three strength days and up to four mobility sessions per week.

MAPS Symmetry
A Workout Program for Building a Balanced Body
Mind Pump Media
MAPS Symmetry is a workout program designed to build a balanced, sculpted, and symmetrical body by targeting each side of the body independently.
It combines isometrics, unilateral, and traditional training methods across four phases to enhance strength and aesthetics while correcting imbalances in the physique.

MAPS Anabolic
Muscle Adaptation Programming System
Mind Pump Media
MAPS Anabolic is a foundational resistance training program by Mind Pump Media, focusing on multi-joint exercises, recovery, and phased workouts to optimize muscle growth and strength.
It offers both gym and at-home versions, with a structured approach to boost metabolism and enhance overall fitness.
MAPS Aesthetic
MAPS Aesthetic
Muscle Adaptation Programming System for Aesthetic Physique
Mind Pump Media
MAPS Aesthetic is a comprehensive fitness program divided into three phases: building strength, adding size, and sharpening physique.
It includes foundational workouts and focus sessions to target specific body parts, requiring a significant time commitment and full gym access.
The program is designed for seasoned lifters looking to transform their physique.

The Power of Maps and the Politics of Borders
Unpacking the Meaning of Maps, Power, & Boundaries
Various Authors
This book is a compilation of papers from a conference held at the American Philosophical Society, focusing on the significance of maps in understanding power dynamics and border politics.
It delves into historical and contemporary aspects of cartography and its impact on societal structures.
MAPS Prime
MAPS Prime
Muscle Adaptation Programming System
Mind Pump Media
MAPS Prime is a program that helps users assess and improve their mobility and range of motion.
It includes diagnostic tests like the Prime Compass and provides customized pre-workout priming sessions to enhance training effectiveness.
The program is designed to integrate with existing workout routines and improve overall performance.
MAPS Prime
MAPS Prime
Muscle Adaptation Programming System
Mind Pump Media
MAPS Prime is a program that helps users assess and improve their mobility and range of motion.
It includes diagnostic tests like the Prime Compass and provides customized pre-workout priming sessions to enhance training effectiveness.
The program is designed to integrate with existing workout routines and improve overall performance.
MAPS Suspension
MAPS Suspension
Full Body Muscle and Strength Building Program
Mind Pump
MAPS Suspension is a fitness program designed to build muscle and strength while boosting metabolism and burning fat.
It requires only suspension trainers and is effective for developing a balanced and functional body.
The program includes instructional videos and tracking tools.
MAPS Strong
MAPS Strong
A Strongman-Inspired Fitness Program
Robert Oberst
Mind Pump Media
MAPS Strong is a phased fitness program designed to increase total body strength through a unique blend of conventional exercises and strongman movements.
It is tailored for individuals with at least one year of weightlifting experience, aiming to boost strength, stamina, and maintain mobility.
MAPS Starter
MAPS Starter
A Fitness Program for Beginners
Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews
MAPS Starter is a 9-week fitness program tailored for beginners or those returning to resistance training.
It includes detailed workout plans, video demonstrations, and requires minimal equipment such as dumbbells and a physioball.
The program focuses on strength, hypertrophy, and mobility.
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom.
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- #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on how to mitigate the potential for injury, and excessive joint strain with a higher volume/compound heavy program like MAPS Strong? (1:09:55)
- #ListenerLive question #2 - For the average person who wants to build muscle, what are some tips for building exercise programming for my clients? (1:20:06)
- #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to determine what your fitness goals should be at every stage of life? (1:33:28)
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- Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
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