In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you can lose weight, and your body fat percentage can go up! (4:02) Cannabis and working out. (17:32) Fun updates and the latest growth phases of the Mind Pump kids. (25:40) Congratulations to the Di Stefano family! (33:51) The effects of inflation on the global food supply. (39:17) The staggering amount of equity people are pulling out of their homes. (44:03) Scientists demonstrate a new mechanism by which amino acids curb appetite. (45:24) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best way to optimize my workouts and diet when starting TRT? (49:31) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best routine to recondition my body for a military test? (1:07:16) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to workout with no equipment? (1:16:38) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on transitioning my mindset from endurance to strength training? (1:22:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine The new ‘runner’s high’? 80% of cannabis users mix weed, workouts Working out with weed Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Police obtain arrest warrants for women accused in $2K meat theft at H-E-B Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Tappable Equity Surges In Q3 To All-Time High Of $9.4T Ingested non-essential amino acids recruit brain orexin cells to suppress eating in mice Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MAPS Strong MAPS Aesthetic MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS Suspension Training Mind Pump #1327: Five Mindset Techniques For Fitness Success Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned David Friedberg (@friedberg)  Twitter

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of routines to provide structure and a higher probability of success to each day. Why your morning routine may be working against you. (1:43) Is there a hierarchy of morning routines? (3:30) The BIG myths surrounding routines. (6:07) The Mind Pump hacks that make their morning routines quick and effortless. (7:24) The magic of building a sleep routine. (21:41) The value of having a food routine. (40:34) The importance of setting the intention for your workout plan. (50:26) Why you don’t want to marry your routine. (58:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Blinkist for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout* Philips SmartSleep HF3500/60 Wake-Up Light Therapy Alarm Clock with Sunrise Simulation, White Joe Rogan Experience #1208 - Jordan Peterson Conversation starters – Icebreaker Games | TableTopics Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1305: Five Steps To Intuitive Eating Mind Pump #1605: How To Get Jacked On A Budget MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to fitness and all the commonly accepted methods of training your body, they actually all work. But nothing works forever. (3:57) The guys recap their Easter Sunday with their families. (11:49) Muscle activations studies and their flaws. (25:46) A good lesson in checking your ego. (32:22) How Justin is showing what’s possible to his student-athletes. (34:46) Mind Pump’s first take on Organifi’s new ‘Green Juice’ flavor. (38:25) The guys discuss Bill Maher letting his hair down on his recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. (41:20) Mind Pump Recommends, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty on HBO Max. (44:20) The effectiveness of binaural beats and music on the brain. (50:08) Police officer’s clever way to avoid people uploading videos on them. (55:00) Disney is not reading the crowd well. (56:04) #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you match a diet for each type of training season? (58:48) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any tips on how to improve protein intake? (1:11:23) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I get more visible abs at a higher body fat percentage? (1:26:46) #ListenerLive question #4 - Why am I not seeing weight loss results when I am in a calorie deficit, running 10K a day, and working out 5-6 days a week? (1:34:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! MAPS Fitness Products How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Add Size to Your Traps with Farmer Walks – Mind Pump TV Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** JRE#1804 – Bill Maher – The Joe Rogan Experience Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - HBO Mind Pump #1595: Your Ideas Suck… How To Be An Entrepreneur With Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Charlie Sheen’s Playboy interview: Actor candidly talks about public meltdown Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Acoustic highs: People are using 'binaural beats' to simulate the psychoactive effects of drugs on the brain, study finds Police play copyrighted Disney tunes so patrol videos can’t be uploaded online, California lawmaker says Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! NCI Certifications x Mind Pump MAPS Prime Webinar The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1757: The Truth About The Anabolic Window & Protein Timing How to Build Ripped 6-Pack Abs (No BS Exercise Series: Video 1 of 6) - Mind Pump TV Hip Flexor Deactivators- Do these first to maximize your Ab development – Mind Pump TV No BS 6-Pack Abs | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Zach Bush, MD (@zachbushmd)  Instagram Bill Maher (@billmaher)  Instagram Marc Randolph (@thatwillneverwork)  Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how weighted dips compared to the bench press, whether drinking diet soda is really so unhealthy, the best diet, sleep and workout practices when starting TRT to maximize response, and how social media has changed the health and fitness space for better or worse. Mind Pump Fit Tip: All exercises have value! The key is in how you apply them. (3:40) The value of isometrics for building muscle and strength. (9:45) A high school football training update with Justin Andrews: How the kids are beginning to see transformations, building the foundation, and leader boards. (12:17) The health benefits of whey protein. (17:03) The psychology behind the value of sports. (19:45) How your grip strength is a HUGE indicator of good health. (24:54) What is it about Elon Musk that people don’t like? (28:43) Melatonin’s strong effect on growth hormone. (35:01) When a self-driving car gets pulled over by the police. (38:59) How Justin has been using weed-whacking as a meditative practice. (42:01) #Quah question #1 - How do weighted dips compare to the bench press? (46:58) #Quah question #2 - Is drinking diet soda really so bad for you? (51:55) #Quah question #3 - When starting TRT, what are the best practices to maximize response? Diet, sleep, workout, etc.? (59:02) #Quah question #4 - How has social media changed the health and fitness space? For the better or for worse? (1:04:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) The Muscle Building Secrets of Isometrics – MAPS Fitness Products Effects of plyometric and isometric training on muscle and tendon stiffness in vivo Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! What Sports Fans Know About Friendship - The Atlantic Grip Strength Is Important for More Than Just Squeezing Your Handlebars and Brakes JRE#1804 - Bill Maher - The Joe Rogan Experience Melatonin stimulates growth hormone secretion through pathways other than the growth hormone-releasing hormone - PubMed Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Driverless car got pulled over by the police, then bolted. The company said it was by design. Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off your first order** How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! - Mind Pump TV Prevalence of Artificial Food Colors in Grocery Store Products Marketed to Children Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MP Hormones Mind Pump #1477: Is Social Media Killing Your Gains? Mind Pump #1792: The Secrets Of Happy People With Arthur C. Brooks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram James Smith (@smittydiesel)  Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk)  Twitter Bill Maher (@billmaher)  Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps that help eliminate food cravings. Why there is so much more to food than being robotic about it. (2:22) How language shapes the way you feel about certain things. (4:14) Label the feeling and master the action. (6:02) Change the relationship you have with the craving. (13:58) The 5 Step Strategy to Defeat Cravings.  #1 – Become aware. (16:25) #2 – Create space between the feeling and the impulse. (25:13) #3 – Eat in ways that lower cravings. (31:25) #4 – Drink a lot of water. (38:06) #5 – Practice fasting. (41:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Special Promotion: Intermittent Fasting Guide 50% off! **Code IF50 at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart | HBO Max Originals Mind Pump #1792: The Secrets Of Happy People With Arthur C. Brooks Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Brené Brown (@brenebrown)  Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Ladies, don’t be afraid to go on a bulk. Most of the time, it’s exactly what you need to do to get the body you want. (4:05) New product alert from Paleo Valley! (9:30) Justin rids his house of the ‘demon’ relic and inflation woes. (12:18) Another case for the benefits of donating blood. (16:25) Cool Science News with Sal: California start-up sends tiny robots on a voyage into brains. (20:03) Mind Pump Recommends: Raised by Wolves on Netflix.  (21:25) The importance of knowing when to increase volume and when to back down. (24:38) A high school football update with Justin: Hosting a lift-athon for the kids, programming updates, and lessons he is learning about himself. (28:08) Tech billionaires rally around nuclear as the energy crisis looms. (33:36) Mark Zuckerberg spends how much on security?! (36:06) Mind Pump joining TikTok, debating short vs. long-form video, and being a visual vs. audio learner. (41:58) Sal’s favorite new shirt from Vuori. (53:38) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any insight on the best way to stay in shape while traveling? (55:17) #ListenerLive question #2- What program would you recommend to complement my marathon training? (1:05:45) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any suggestions on how you would approach programming for a client with postural deviations? (1:17:19) #ListenerLive question #4 – What is the best way to train to pass a military test? (1:26:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Regular Voluntary Blood Donation Reduces Forever Chemicals Linked to Obesity, Diabetes and Cancer, Study Claims This start-up wants to send tiny injectable robots into human brains to fight cancer Raised by Wolves | HBO Max Originals Help donate to the SLV COUGAR FOOTBALL LIFT-A-THON Tech billionaires rally around nuclear as energy crisis looms Meta spent a record $27 million on Mark Zuckerberg's security and private jet travel in 2021 Mind Pump on TikTok Watch They Shall Not Grow Old | Prime Video Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout* MAPS Aesthetic How Fast You Lose Muscle When You Stop Working Out The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS Prime Pro Webinar How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) - Mind Pump TV MAPS Starter MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS Resistance Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell)  Instagram Laurie Christie King (@lauriechristieking)  Instagram Shanna Mota (@shannamota)  Instagram Mark Zuckerberg (@zuck)  Instagram Andy Frisella (@andyfrisella)  Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu)  Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Darin Olien, best selling author, and co-host of Down to Earth With Zac Efron. How Darin & Zac Effron revamped and launched a Netflix series  (2:46) Finding integrity while only scratching the surface on such deep topics (8:45) How they chose their filming locations (12:08) The unique balance in Iceland (13:42) The location that he was most excited to take Zack (16:38) Darin loses his home to the fires (19:49) The sageing ceremony 23:42 Where his passion to teach others comes from (28:51) What has the new success brought him (32:09) Why is it alluring to be a victim (35:00)  It’s the struggle that shapes you (39:40) Your intimate language,  listening to yourself and his latest aha moment (43:42) Most common superfood  and the ones not so known (49:17) The invisible killers (57:20) Eating real whole foods vs engineered foods (1:08:57) Healing waters of France and water frequency (1:14:17) Practical decisions about water (1:29:27)   Related Links/Products Mentioned Down To Earth Netflix Documentary Darin Olien Show  SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome Seed Probiotic 20% off Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code “SYM50” at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99!   Featured Guest/People Mentioned Darin Olien (@darinolien) Instagram Zac Efron (@zacefron) Instagram 

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you have a slow metabolism, and you want to speed it up, one of the KEY things you need to do is eat in a calorie SURPLUS. (3:43) The many benefits of red-light therapy on your mitochondria. (14:06) Why drinking ANY alcohol is bad for you. (21:06) Fun Facts with Justin: The secret Nazi bunkers of Antarctica. (25:57) Why Adam is bitter about Sal’s sleeping superpower. (30:30) Cool Science with Sal: Virtual reality treatment of claustrophobia. (35:00) The scary scenes in Shanghai and the case against lockdowns. (40:55) The benefits of plant protein powders and, in particular, the quality over at Organifi. (49:20) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it better to squat low or heavy? (53:40) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice on getting stronger or leaner in preparation for an upcoming powerlifting meet? (1:04:34) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any signs to look for if my diet isn’t working? (1:15:00) #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I progress my pulling movements? (1:26:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code “SYM50” at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Red Light Therapy: Effectiveness, Treatment, and Risks - WebMD The Nazi Bunkers of Antarctica Breakthrough success in provision of automated psychological therapy using virtual reality Shanghai’s lockdown resembles a horror movie as residents scream out from high rise apartments Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Use The Sled For Incredible Gains In Your Lower Body Improve Your Shoulder Workouts with the Kettlebell Halo – Mind Pump TV MAPS Suspension Training SUSPENSION TRAINER – MIND PUMP STORE Mind Pump #1377: From Couch To Deep Squat In 90 Days Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products Intuitive Eating: What is it and is it Right For You? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne)  Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about controlling cravings, how to keep gains while going on vacation, the benefits of doing decline bench presses, and how to spot dumbbell chest presses. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Isometrics, believe it or not, this type of training builds muscle and burns body fat the fastest. It is the type of contraction that will activate the MOST muscle fibers. (4:01) Adam and Sal recap the NCI Coaching Con event. (16:03) Mind Pump Recommends, State and Liberty clothing. (26:45) The guys speculate on why Elon Musk dropped his Twitter board seat. (29:57) Will Tesla mine for lithium? (34:08) The secret to brilliant kids. (35:10) Why Mind Pump loves Blinkist. (42:10) California’s first lab-grown mosquitoes may take flight stirring controversy. (46:21) #Quah question #1 – How can someone control cravings? (52:05) #Quah question #2 – How can I keep my gains while going on vacation for three weeks? (1:01:57) #Quah question #3 -  What, if any, are the benefits of doing decline bench presses? (1:06:35) #Quah question #4 – When I’m spotting someone doing a dumbbell chest press, should I be spotting at the elbow or wrist? (1:09:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code “SYM50” at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! NCI Certifications x Mind Pump State and Liberty Athletic Fit Dress Shirts All-In Podcast E75: Fast shuts down, board culpability, Elon buys 9% of Twitter, deplatforming's evolution & more Elon Musk Suggests Tesla Might Start Mining Lithium The Secret to Raising Smart Kids   Visit Blinkist for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The plan to release genetically engineered mosquitoes in California Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** Mind Pump # 1682: Bacteria for Muscle Gain, Fat Loss & Health  Resistance Training While Traveling How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey)  Instagram Ed Mylett (@edmylett)  Instagram Ryan Stewman (@hardcorecloser)  Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi)  Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with New York Times best selling author, Harvard professor and happiness expert, Arthur Brooks on what happiness is and how to achieve it. What is a social scientist? (3:33) Why does academia lack humility? (4:38) The massive human experiment that is the coronavirus pandemic. (7:58) Is fear or control the biggest deterrent to your pursuit of happiness? (10:23) Why there is fear-based polarity in the US. (16:32) The comparison trap, that is social media. (19:05) Why do parents tend to overprotect their children? (21:40) What motivated him to write his new book? (25:50) The commonalities of the happy as they age. (30:42) Why wisdom is knowing how to use what you know. (33:20) How life is not that interesting when you don’t have diversity. (36:50) The importance of having a spiritual practice. (41:05) The big problems created by the coronavirus and how to combat them. (45:14) When you hate, someone is profiting. (50:12) Arthur’s hopeful mindset for the future. (53:37) The Opposite Signal Strategy (OSS) to combat loneliness. (55:42) The thought experiment of understanding your intrinsic vs. extrinsic reward system. (57:39) Do not let success ruin your happiness! (1:03:13) How critical is the partner we choose to do this life with? (1:07:02) Beware of success addiction. (1:09:26) The practices of a healthy relationship. (1:16:50) Being the child of a social scientist. (1:21:33) Mind Pump, the happiness podcast. (1:26:40) What is the secret to communicating with people with opposing views? (1:27:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code “SYM50” at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life - Book by Arthur C. Brooks Good genes are nice, but joy is better Fluid Intelligence vs. Crystallized Intelligence Obesity One of the Biggest Risk Factors in COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Study Suggests Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail – Book by Ray Dalio The Problem With ‘No Regrets’ The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward – Book by Daniel Pink Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram Arthur Brooks Website Ray Dalio (@raydalio)  Instagram