In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover nine reasons people stop working out and how to get back on track.   Nine Reasons People Stop Working Out (& What to do About it). (1:45)   #1 - Lack of motivation or interest. (2:36) #2 - Lack of time. (4:51) #3 – Boredom. (8:43) #4 - Injuries or health issues. (11:00) #5 - Financial issues. (14:17) #6 - Lack of progress. (16:38) #7 - Life changes. (22:04) #8 - Lack of accountability. (25:23) #9 - Lack of proper guidance and instruction. (29:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NCI Gut Health Masterclass for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! January Promotion: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Mind Pump #1385: How To Start Your Fitness & Fat Loss Journey MAPS 15 Minutes Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog The Secrets Of A $100m Business – Alex & Leila Hormozi | Modern Wisdom Podcast 490 Using Workouts to Create Balance In Life – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump TV - YouTube Is it Worth it to Hire a Personal Trainer? - Mind Pump Blog 30 Days of Coaching | Mind Pump Media MAPS ANABOLIC Program - Day 1 | Phase 1 (MIND PUMP) - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: You can get JACKED for under $10. (2:19) Introducing Mind Pump’s newest sponsor, Mobility Wall. (13:08) Why haven’t we been contacted by aliens? (16:06) Pay attention, Open A.I. is knocking on our doors. (19:53) The rarest types of employees. (35:34) Sal’s Organifi Red Juice caffeine protocol. (47:18) Shout out to Robyn Gobbel. (50:55) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I boost strength, speed, and endurance for an upcoming triathlon? (52:08) #ListenerLive question #2 - When and how should I structure my PR days for MAPS Powerlift when I finish? (1:09:42) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I train to get the best bang for my buck for both endurance and strength? (1:30:46) #ListenerLive question #4 - How do you feel about the conjugate method of training? (1:38:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Mobility Wall for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** January Promotion: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Mind Pump #1605: How To Get Jacked On A Budget Mind Pump #1952: How To Bulk The Right Way Sunbeam Rocket Grill Manwich Aliens haven't bothered with Earth as there is no signs of intelligence, says scientist Russia Says It Shot Down a UFO @hormozi Instagram post ChatGPT All-In Podcast - E110: 2023 Bestie Predictions! will.i.am talks avatars on YouTube series 'The Age of A.I.' The 8 'rarest' types of employees—they 'simply outperform everyone else,' says career expert #1851 - Chris Williamson - The Joe Rogan Experience Visit Path Water for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** MAPS 15 Minutes   Mind Pump #1927: Performance Training Secrets From A Top NBA Trainer With Cory Schlesinger MAPS Powerlift Mind Pump #1962: How To Hit A Deadlift PR In 30 Days MAPS Cardio MAPS Symmetry Vertical Diet | By Stan Efferding Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Chris Williamson (@chriswillx) Instagram Robyn Gobbel, therapist/writer (@robyn.gobbel) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you're going to do some sets to failure, make them HIGH rep sets. (2:43) Nitrous is scary. (9:53) Fast cars with Mind Pump. (11:05) Why isn’t Justin in the studio? (14:40) What did we do before the internet? (16:22) Stress and relationships. (18:44) Why obesity hasn’t been labeled a disease. (23:49) Another brilliant way to use Kreatures of Habit. (31:38) The desire to go viral. (32:12) Solein is potentially one of the most disruptive things for the food market. (35:35) So, do you want to be a little bit taller? (39:31) Caldera Lab is exploding! (41:56) Larry Wheels body transformation. (44:44) An update on Sal and Justin’s MP Hormones cognitive protocol. (49:51) Shout out to Paul J. Fabritz! (54:11) #Quah question # 1- What is the benefit of cable movements when compared to their dumbbell counterparts? (57:00) #Quah question #2 - Can or should women take the week off lifting during their period? And if so, what should they do in place of lifting? (1:03:11) #Quah question #3 - Is intermittent fasting the same as calorie restriction? (1:07:05) #Quah question #4 - Could you explain more about the central nervous system and how it influences performance and recovery? (1:10:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** January Promotion: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Ford GT LM Edition: A Final Sendoff For Dearborn’s Le Mans-Winning Supercar Mind Pump #1912: The Science Of Successful Marriages & Relationships With Drs. John And Julie Gottman New guidance: Use drugs and surgery early for obesity in kids Solein - Protein out of thin air. The TALLER Limb Lengthening Procedure Larry Wheels Shows Off Downsized 114-kg (251-lb) Physique Using TRT MP Hormones Visit SleepMe for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1782: When Machines Are Better Than Free Weights What Is a Fast-Mimicking Diet, and How Does It Work? Is Fasting Effective? – Mind Pump Blog Intermittent Fasting Guide Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Larry Wheels (@larrywheels) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Joe Bennett (@hypertrophycoach) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten ways to achieve the "Goldilocks Zone" of building muscle and burning fat at the same time. Why is this so hard to master? (3:01) #1 – Lift weights. (10:02) #2 – Focus on big lifts. (11:04) #3 – Don’t do cardio. (12:54) #4 – Eat in a small deficit. (16:53) #5 - Interrupt with a caloric surplus. (19:21) #6 – Eat HIGH protein. (22:52) #7 – Carb cycle. (24:36) #8 – Prioritize sleep. (27:05) #9 - Supplements that can help (creatine, HMB, BCAA). (31:48) #10 - Test body fat weekly to gauge progress to move levers up and down. (34:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! January Promotion: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Diet, exercise or diet with exercise: comparing the effectiveness of treatment options for weight-loss and changes in fitness for adults (18-65 years old) who are overfat, or obese; systematic review and meta-analysis Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Carb Cycling: A Good Way To Lose Fat? – Mind Pump Blog The Benefits Of Carb Cycling – Mind Pump Show Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why there may be MORE value in getting bloodwork done when you feel great. (2:53) Kids, their brains, and setting limits as parents. (16:55) The great decline in adolescent risky behaviors. (30:50) Paleo Valley’s beef sticks are an excellent source of protein. (39:29) The challenge with NASA’s new asteroid-hunting telescope. (41:28) The viral chairbender. (45:14) The recession is inevitable. (47:30) Good/bad marketing for Tesla? (51:35) Tennessee’s great new law. (52:53) LMNT’s value for breastfeeding moms. (54:54) Shout out to HumanProgress.org! (57:01) #ListenerLive question #1 – Why did I see massive strength gains during a cut? (58:39) #ListenerLive question #2 – If I only have 45 minutes in the morning to work out, is it more beneficial to wake up earlier to prime before my full-body workout or prioritize sleep? (1:07:17) #ListenerLive question #3 – In MAPS Anabolic Phase 3, should I focus on dropping the weight, or is it worth doubling the rest periods to focus on adding more weight? (1:17:39) #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you make gains only by working out 15 minutes a day? I’m currently working my way through MAPS 15 advanced and was wondering why in phase II there are no shoulder exercises. (1:23:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!  January Promotion: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. How To Increase Sensitivity And Density Of The Androgen Receptors? MP Hormones The Intern (2015) - IMDb The great decline in adolescent risk behaviours: Unitary trend, separate trends, or cascade? iGen: Why Today’s Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy–and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood–and What That Means for the Rest of Us – Book by Jean M. Twenge PhD Class Action Park Class Action Park | HBO Max Originals NASA's new asteroid-hunting telescope is made to protect Earth from disaster Waffle House Employee Known As ‘The Last Chairbender’ Speaks Out After Her Viral Altercation Amazon cutting total of 18,000 workers as tech layoffs mount Meta Fined Over $400 Million in EU for Serving Ads Based on Online Activity - WSJ JRE Ep. 1914 - Siddharth Kara Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives Tesla driver is charged with intentionally plunging his family off a California cliff Tennessee passes bill requiring drunk drivers to pay child support if they kill parent HumanProgress Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** MAPS 15 Minutes MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Siddharth Kara (@siddharthkara) Twitter Human Progress (@humanprogressorg) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six types of fitness influencers that will waste your time. Is the space getting better or worse? (3:07) The 6 Types of Fitness Influencers You Should Unfollow.  #1 - Fake authentic. (9:49) #2 – Sells their body. (13:26) #3 – My way is the only way. (17:49) #4 - Hype, beast mode, motivation. (23:50) #5 – Zealots. (30:11) #6 - Algorithm chasers. (32:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump Listeners, visit Integrative Health Practitioner Giveaway for your chance to win a scholarship! January Promotion: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Overtraining Is KILLING Your Gains! (How Much Is Too Much?) | Mind Pump TV Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Liver King (@liverking) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want better chances at success, address the BEHAVIORS that lead to the results. (1:59) You can’t become a better parent without becoming a better person. (8:59) Teaching children to have a good relationship with food. (16:37) What’s going on with the recent egg shortage? (22:53) Sal’s cognitive protocol with MP Hormones. (28:13) Justin’s Icelandic massage. (30:45) Justin’s Scottish/Icelandic Adventure. (33:00) Another study reiterates the Mind Pump message on resistance training. (45:23) Utilize those free Mind Pump resources! (51:21) Following up on a recent Listener Live caller. (53:02) Butcher Box is giving away the house! (54:05) Shout out to Dr. Cabral! (57:43) #ListenerLive question #1 - Your thoughts on how I can mold MAPS Programs into training for a 125-mile hike over a 10-day time frame? (58:42) #ListenerLive question #2 - Could my hip pain be caused by the depth of my barbell squats or is there something else that I should be doing mobility-wise? (1:17:21) #ListenerLive question #3 - Could eating too much protein affect your body fat percentage? (1:27:45) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on remedies to combat extreme fatigue? (1:38:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! January Promotion: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. New Study Indicates That Watching TV With Your Child Can Benefit Their Cognitive Development Egg shelves go bare as bird flu woes hit California grocers MP Hormones Justin’s Vuori Raincoat Diet, exercise or diet with exercise: comparing the effectiveness of treatment options for weight-loss and changes in fitness for adults (18-65 years old) who are overfat, or obese; systematic review and meta-analysis MAPS ANABOLIC Program - Day 1 | Phase 1 (MIND PUMP) 30 Days of Coaching | Mind Pump Media Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** The Summit Project - Maine Heroes are Not Forgotten MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS Cardio Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) MAPS Symmetry MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Squat University (@squat_university) Instagram Marlon Shamell (@shamell_fitness) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Obesity is NOT a disease! It’s a result of choices and your lifestyle. (3:00) The alarming potential direction of A.I. (10:25) Twitter is cool. (22:58) Equinox’s New Year’s marketing ploy. (26:43) NCI’s coach's toolkit. (31:04) Dana White’s slap heard around the world. (33:43) Another study shows the recovery benefits of red-light therapy. (45:32) Andrew Tate is back in the news. (48:28) Shout out to the @goodnews_movement! (55:45) #Quah question #1 - What are your thoughts on the carnivore diet? (57:36) #Quah question #2 - What are some of your best cues to get someone to retract their shoulder blades using the correct muscle pattern so their shoulders aren’t rolled forward? (1:06:26) #Quah question #3 - What are your thoughts on deload weeks? (1:10:30) #Quah question #4 - Is it effective to do your compound lifts at the end of your workouts? With the gyms filling up currently, sometimes it’s hard to get the main lifts in at the beginning. (1:14:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned NCI Coach's Toolkit Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! January Promotion: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. The White Supremacist Origins of Exercise in the U.S. | Time Tirzepatide drug fast-tracked for weight loss indication by FDA: What to know about it All-In Podcast - E109: 2022 Bestie Awards Live from Twitter HQ Equinox Opts Out of Fitness Resolutions by Not Accepting New Members Jan. 1 | Complex Dana White and Wife, Anne, in Drunken Nightclub Fight on New Year's Eve Phototherapy Improves Muscle Recovery and Does Not Impair Repeated Bout Effect in Plyometric Exercise Andrew Tate detained in Romania on allegations of rape and trafficking Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health– Prone Cobra – Mind Pump TV How To Properly Do The Seated Cable Row (IT MATTERS!) – Mind Pump TV Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dana White (@danawhite) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Andrew Tate (@Cobratate) Twitter The Rabbit Hole (@watch_therabbithole) Instagram Good News Movement (@goodnews_movement) Instagram Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls) Instagram Paul Saladino (@carnivoremd2.0) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin why lifting weights is the number one activity to focus on in 2023. Why strength training is the superior form of exercise. (1:49) Why do people struggle with consistency? (4:45) Be realistic about how often you can consistently exercise for the rest of your life. (8:37) The problems with goal setting. (10:40) The most important factor to consider is how your workout tells your body to adapt. (16:42)   The Main Adaptations of Lifting.   #1- Lift weights and burn more calories. (23:20) #2 - Build a better hormone profile. (27:03) #3 - Get your caloric maintenance up by strength training. (28:45) #4 – Best for the modern lifestyle. (30:27) #5 - Requires less time in the gym. (32:54) #6 - Easier to maintain. (35:27) #7 - Brain and heart protection. (37:34) #8 - Muscle memory. (38:48) The best exercises, rep ranges, and intensity levels. (42:08) Where to start for each fitness level. (48:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Anabolic 50% off! **Promo code ANABOLIC23 at checkout** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic** Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fat Loss And Overall Health Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1965: How To Break Bad Habits With James Clear Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism Energy expenditure and activity among Hadza hunter-gatherers Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned James Clear (@JamesClear) Twitter

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you trying to get your biceps to respond? Try these two often-neglected exercises! (2:54) The potential dangers of A.I. (6:12) How cannabinoids can regulate inflammation. (28:24) What the Colorado Experiment highlights. (31:27) How both sides are playing the game. (37:13) Is Elon an alien? (41:07) Dihexa, the limitless peptide. (43:30) Obesity’s connection to hair loss. (46:20) NFTs? (48:12) An interesting theory about Michael Jackson. (50:23) The green juice is clutch while traveling. (53:46) Shout out to @RAWFORUM_FUNCTIONAL_FIT. (54:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - Will I still build muscle coming from a 5/6 day split to a program like MAPS Anabolic? (56:16) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is your advice on how to schedule and program my workouts when parts of my body lag so far behind others? (1:01:16) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to gain weight and mass this winter? (1:12:01) #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best way to spot a bench press? (1:22:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** January Promotion: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. How To Do Hammer Curls for HUGE Biceps (BICEP GROWTH!) Reverse Curls Guide Is AI Threatening the Jobs of Designers and Artists? Hitmakers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction – Book by Derek Thompson The Colorado Experiment: Fact or Fiction FBI reimbursed Twitter for doing its dirty work on users Dihexa: Usage, Side Effects and Dosage MP Hormones Obesity accelerates hair thinning by stem cell-centric converging mechanisms Kevin Hart, Jimmy Fallon, Madonna Named in Class-Action Suit Alleging Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Fraud ‘Scheme’ Michael Jackson chemically castrated by dad Joe Jackson, Conrad Murray says | EW.com Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS Symmetry MAPS Fitness Prime MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #1952: How To Bulk The Right Way MAPS 15 Minutes MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tai Lopez (@tailopez) Instagram Shaun (@rawform_functional_fit) Instagram