Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/560saldistefano

Sal Di Stefano (IG: @mindpumpdistefano) is the co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of Mind Pump, an online radio show/podcast that is dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information.

He is dedicated to prioritizing health over appearance, and he aims to shift the direction of the fitness industry from aesthetic- and insecurity-based to one based in self-love and self-care.

Sal’s the author of The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body―in Only 60 Minutes a Week.

In this episode, we discuss:

The root cause of today's health crisis
Build a healthy relationship with exercise & nutrition
The action of self-care
Your body’s ability to adapt
Strength training provides results
The benefits of resistance training
Muscle produces anti-cancer compounds
The connection between insulin and cancer
The connection between muscle & longevity
Strength training improves bone density
Rebuilding muscle mass as you age
The concept of muscle memory
How to get started with resistance training + types of movement
Get your testosterone levels tested
Sal’s experience with TRT (testosterone replacement therapy)
Stay away from SARMs (selective androgen receptor modulators)
The world of peptides
The facts about Ozempic for weight loss
Sal’s opinion on amino acids
Animal protein vs. protein shakes for satiety
Debunking resistance training myths
The 4 step approach to sustainable weight loss
How Sal overcame his dysfunctional relationship with exercise & diet
A spiritual practice is essential for health
The cornerstone goals of Mind Pump Media
Take inventory of your life
How to take the first step

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Related links:

Sal Di Stefano - The Resistance Training Revolution (book)

Sal Di Stefano's website (Mind Pump Media)

Follow Sal Di Stefano on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Listen or watch Sal Di Stefano previously on TUHP (episode #500)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth Podcast with hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge (podcast)

Arthur Brooks (books)

Dr. William Seeds - Peptide Protocols (book)

Eckhart Tolle - A New Earth (book)

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Everything You Thought You Knew About Protein Is Wrong! | Dr. Don Layman (#552)

These “Healthy” Foods Lead To Insulin Resistance, Inflammation & Weight Gain | Dr. David Harper (#544)

His Surprising Method for Weight Loss Without Cutting Carbs | Max Lugavere (#543)

How to Build Muscle to Burn Body Fat & Live Longer | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (#514)

The Top Foods to Put On Muscle, Melt Fat & Prevent Disease | Stan Efferding (#513)

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