Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Discover how just 15 minutes a day can lead to amazing muscle gains and fat loss. The hosts debunk myths about lengthy workouts, showing that minimal effective training can yield big results. They stress the importance of consistent daily activity and proper movement patterns. Tips on using free weights and suspension trainers are shared, along with a focus on balanced routines for injury prevention. Questions about muscle soreness and dietary impact on fitness are discussed, making fitness accessible for even the busiest lifestyles.

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 7 attributes of a great leader. (2:09) Ginseng, the master adaptogen. (43:27) The guy’s frustration with the current state of the trainer space. (45:57) The differences between farmed vs wild-caught salmon. (52:25) #ListenerLive question #1 – Why does NASM recommend static stretching before resistance training if it turns on your parasympathetic nervous system? You guys say not to do any static stretching before your workout. (56:19) #ListenerLive question #2 – I’ve recently hit a plateau despite staying consistent with workouts and diet. I understand from your podcasts that sometimes increasing calories for 2-3 weeks can help break through a plateau. The problem is that I am on a GLP-1, my appetite is still low, and I can’t comfortably increase my intake much. Do you have any other suggestions or strategies to help break this plateau, considering my situation? (1:08:46) #ListenerLive question #3 – Do you have any advice on how to push past a mental and physical plateau? I want to be a good role model and show my boys that age is just a number, and that a man takes care of his body to care for his family and others. (1:22:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order. ** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users who sign up will receive ground beef in every box for the LIFETIME of their subscription + $20 off their first box when they use code MINDPUMP at checkout. ** April Special: MAPS HIIT or Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 - Book by John C. Maxwell The New One Minute Manager Mind Pump #2470: Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Train the Trainer Webinar Series 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide | Free by Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Don Cardona (@dc.fit1) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron)  Instagram  

Dr. Stephen Cabral How your hormones are connected to your circadian rhythm and sleep. (2:15) The differences between a cortisol and blood test. (3:24) The function of cortisol. (5:32) The most common lab results from this test. (8:12) Can someone develop cortisol resistance? (15:03) His recommended methods to apply for night shift workers. (20:45) Signs your catabolic hormones are taking over. (23:15) Can inappropriate levels of hormones promote visceral body fat? (23:57) Why it’s important to monitor your blood sugar. (25:47) PSA for the guys on TRT. (29:31) Revealing the guy’s Sex Hormones & Adrenals test results. Sal. (34:05) Justin. (38:47) Adam. (42:56) Doug. (48:25) How often should you test your hormones after the recommended protocols? (51:00) How they are using AI and what it means for the future. (54:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned For a limited time, Mind Pump listeners can test their sex hormones & adrenals at home! Visit here for HALF OFF! ** Includes a FREE 30-minute health coaching call with an EquiLife Certified Health Coach to answer all of your questions. ** Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ** April Special: MAPS HIIT or Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Website Podcast  

Discover how to create the ideal fitness routine tailored just for you. Explore the intriguing debate on whether cold plunges hinder muscle growth. Tune in for listener questions about weight management, appetite suppression, and goal-setting strategies. Delve into effective strength training for older adults and the importance of emotional health in fitness journeys. Plus, enjoy entertaining anecdotes about parenting incentives and household cooking sprays. It's a fun and insightful dive into fitness and well-being!

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 most OVERRATED health hacks. (2:02) Shout out to Callum Ferris! (31:22) Does carb-timing make a difference? (33:20) Is your child addicted to drugs? (41:12) Isometrics for pain. (48:51) Permitting yourself to fail. (52:46) Eating your greens to reduce inflammation. (59:00) Improving mobility and flexibility. (1:01:34) #Quah question #1 – What’s the recommended tempo for the 8-10 rep range? Would you change it for raw power or muscle endurance? (1:05:45) #Quah question #2 – I have done a round of MAPS15 Advanced and loved it, and then got excited to switch to Anabolic for the change in my weekly schedule. However, after two weeks, I felt my recovery was tanking hard after long days. I’m in Perimenopause and I’m resigned to the fact that I have to go back to shorter daily sessions instead of 2-3 longer sessions per week. What do you recommend I do? MAPS15 again? (1:09:52) #Quah question #3 – How important is it to line up your feet perfectly when squatting and deadlifting? How do you line up your feet without overthinking it? (1:12:45) #Quah question #4 – Where do you see AI in 5-10 years in relation to strength training programming, nutrition plans, and mental/emotional support? (1:15:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Ben and Tom know firsthand the struggles of addiction and alcoholism. With years of experience helping thousands of individuals, they offer a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you’re personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they’re here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don’t wait—take the first step today. ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** April Special: MAPS HIIT or Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Stop Your 3 Hour Morning Routine – Alex Hormozi Use the 3-2-1 Formula for Best Sleep Results | Cabral Concept 2526 Mind Pump #2522: Athletic Training Secrets With Alex Whitehair The Effects of Natural Daylight on Length of Hospital Stay Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Delaying post-exercise carbohydrate intake impairs next-day exercise capacity but not muscle glycogen or molecular responses IS YOUR CHILD ADDICTED TO DRUGS? Mind Pump #2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno Intra-somatosensory cortical circuits mediating pain-induced analgesia Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Mind Pump #385: Dr. Terry Wahls on New Dietary Research Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges to Build Muscle & Burn Fat Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Alex Whitehair (@realgame.athletics) Instagram SJ&Ferris (@sjandferris) Instagram Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls) Instagram  

Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle The new norm. (1:07) Why has this trend shifted? (4:36) Selling strength training for women, the real benefits, and what makes it unique. (7:08) #1 – Promotes better hormone profiles. (7:51) #2 - Have better skin. (17:55) #3 - Can eat more and stay leaner. (21:31) #4 - Have better curves. (24:14) #5 - Feel empowered. (27:23) #6 - Sleep better. (30:55) #7 - Are in less pain. (33:07) #8- Look better (body composition vs weight). (37:51) Questions: How many days a week should a woman lift weights? (39:40) I have a lot of weight to lose. Should I lift weights or lose weight first? (41:57) I don’t want to get bulky. I want to look lean. Should I skip lifting? (43:10) I heard that high reps are better for a feminine look. Is this true? (46:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** Special Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy 50% off! ** Code WOMEN50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies Mind Pump # 2345: The Muscle Mommy Revolution Mind Pump # 2502: Hormone Therapy for Aesthetics With Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald 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: 5 ways PERFORMANCE is the best way to measure progress. (2:09) The problem with poor methylation. (19:20) What does colostrum do for humans? (24:13) Terpenes' health benefits. (28:09) Why buy the cow when you can get the milk? (33:27) Human nature at its finest. (45:39) The moment your kid feels smarter than you. (50:45) It’s the only non-stick pan you will use again! (54:27) #ListenerLive question #1 – Can I expect more from my physique or should I lower my expectations given my circumstances and age? (56:29) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can one build an unbreakable lower back? (1:06:45) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any recommendations to relieve chronic hip pain? (1:14:54) #ListenerLive question #4 – Do you have any tips to protect the progress I'm making? (1:30:49) 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! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. ** April Special: MAPS HIIT or Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2564: The Top 10 All-Cause Mortality Risk Factors & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues Betaine benefits, dosage, and side effects - Examine Effects of short-term betaine supplementation on muscle endurance and indices of endocrine function following acute high-intensity resistance exercise in young athletes Colostrum benefits, dosage, and side effects - Examine ‘Liquid Gold’: Bovine Colostrum Is TikTok’s Latest Supplement Trend. Does It Work? Ultimate List of Terpenes and Terpene Benefits 'After All Those Kids': Soccer Superstar Cristiano Ronaldo Drops Bombshell About Why He's Still Not Sold on Marrying Girlfriend After Nine Years 17 Examples of Oviparous Animals (With Pictures) Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Mind Pump #2280: Why Everyone Should Train Like an Athlete Mind Pump #2272: The Dangers of Heavy Metals & How to Flush From Your Body With Dr. Stephen Cabral MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #2337: Is Hidden Household Mold Making You Sick? Visit Transcend for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram  

Learn how to add half an inch to your arms in just 30 days with practical strategies! Discover the importance of compound exercises and stretching, along with trigger sessions for recovery. Dive into the role of nutrition and the benefits of blood flow restriction training. Find out how workout structure and rep ranges can enhance both size and definition. Plus, explore the value of cheat reps and the significance of achieving that coveted muscle pump for optimized performance.

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 10 all-cause mortality risk factors. (1:49) Trigger sessions to boost cognitive function. (22:32) Pyramids or ancient power grids? (25:47) Shilajit can preserve bone density. (35:29) The controversy surrounding food stamps. (39:17) Frightening fentanyl statistics. (45:07) PSA: Cautioning the audience when using a massage gun around your neck. (48:56) Justin’s Road to a 315 Push Press. (53:13) #ListenerLive question #1 – How to set a good standard for strength? Best PRs for testing strength? (1:03:10) #ListenerLive question #2 – Would it be wiser to focus solely on unilateral training so that my whole body is balanced before I jump into bilateral heavy training again? (1:14:39) #ListenerLive question #3 – What exercise techniques, meant for tall people, might also apply to me as a short person? (1:26:47) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any suggestions on increasing my squat weight without causing low-back pain? (1:39:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Ben and Tom know firsthand the struggles of addiction and alcoholism. With years of experience helping thousands of individuals, they’re offering you a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you’re personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they’re here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don’t wait—take the first step today. ** March Promotion: MAPS Performance or MAPS Performance Advanced 50% off! ** Code MARCH50 at checkout ** Associations of exercise snacks with cognitive function among older adults in NHANES 2011–2014 Pyramids Or Ancient Power Grids? Radar Scans Reveal Massive Underground Structures In Egypt's Giza Shilajit extract reduces oxidative stress, inflammation, and bone loss to dose-dependently preserve bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial American Heart Association Retracts Opposition To Barring Soda, Candy From Food Stamps Fentanyl Statistics 2025: Latest Overdose & Addiction Data Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Experience the science of longevity and peak physical performance with the Joint & Muscle Bundle from Promethean Bioregulators. ** CODE: JUSTINMPM for 10% off any first order (not only the Muscle and Joint bundle). ** Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Mind Pump #2555: The Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) 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: The MOST effective ways to get those around you to start working out. (1:45) Creatine does EVERYTHING! (25:12) Red-light therapy to help with your sinuses. (34:53) Are artificial muscles in our future? (38:05) At what point do the childish things you collect get weird? (47:14) The nuggets are a HIT! (56:17) #Quah question #1 – How does one maintain protein targets in a caloric deficit? (59:40) #Quah question #2 – How do you know what weight to choose while warming up to a working set? (1:02:21) #Quah question #3 – I bought MAPS Transform: What’s the best way to determine your baseline calories for the later phases? I’m not sure where to start with my calorie calculations. (1:05:39) #Quah question #4 – What are the benefits of the newly popular lymphatic drainage vibration plates? Is it a scam? (1:09:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users who sign up will receive ground beef in every box for the LIFETIME of their subscription + $20 off their first box when they use code MINDPUMP at checkout. ** March Promotion: MAPS Performance or MAPS Performance Advanced 50% off! ** Code MARCH50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2152: How to Convince Friends & Family to Work Out The Potential Role of Creatine in Vascular Health - PMC Mind Pump #2432: The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely Effect of Red Light Rhinophototherapy on Nasal Patency in Patients with Allergic Rhinitis Artificial muscle flexes in multiple directions, offering a path to soft, wiggly robots Move Over, Kids. Hasbro Wants Adults to Play.  - WSJ Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps to Determine Your ideal Caloric Intake Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram