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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Dumbbell vs cable flies for chest: Which is better? (1:45) Not only does elderberry help with not getting sick, but it helps with insulin sensitivity. (16:01) Why most people should take a probiotic. (18:14) Be careful how you talk around your kids. (23:00) Feeling sassy. (25:55) Addressing the controversy surrounding the Erica Komisar podcast. (28:00) UFO retrieval program. (37:58) Trump knows how to play the game of politics. (40:04) Crypto is crushing! (43:52) Shout out to the Biggest Heist Ever on Netflix! (46:15) National Green Juice Day! (49:43) Has Adam lost his shoe credibility? (52:29) #ListenerLive question #1 – How you guys might approach this kind of process to optimize patient progress while being a little more “hands off?” (57:57) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are your thoughts on protein timing? Does it make a difference to consume the protein surrounding times of activity? (1:10:40) #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I know if I am eating too low of calories while on the GLP-1? (1:18:49) #ListenerLive question #4 – I have a pelvic torsion and I'm unsure how to correct it or if it's safe to continue lifting. Any advice? (1:29:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com 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** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. National Green Juice Weekend - Free Green Juice w/ any 2 Pouch purchase! ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #1950: Shoulder Building Masterclass Elderberry Juice Shows Benefits for Weight Management, Metabolic Health Mind Pump # 2512: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar UFO retrieval program is real: New UAP whistleblower Trump signs executive order to pause TikTok ban Watch Biggest Heist Ever | Netflix Official Site The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Ask Mind Pump Mind Pump #2410: How to Maximize Fat Loss & Preserve Muscle on GLP-1s (Introducing MAPS GLP-1) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Erica Komisar, LCSW (@ericakomisar) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) 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: 5 PROVEN factors for amazing sleep. (2:06) The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods. (20:17) Living off the land and doing things yourself. (27:03) Is fake meat good to eat? (33:21) Why don’t we all have parachutes? (40:40) Fun Facts with Justin: “Custom of the Sea.” (43:16) Red light therapy and fat loss. (46:46) Treating viruses with viruses. (49:20) #Quah question #1 – I work out from home and have limited weights, will increasing my reps have a similar effect as increasing the weight? (55:47) #Quah question #2 – I’m training for my first bikini competition in April. My coach provided me with a meal plan with no gluten or dairy because she says these foods are inflammatory. I don't have any food intolerances so I’m wondering if I need to eliminate these foods this far out from the competition. I don't want to develop any digestion issues later by excluding these from my diet for so long. (58:38) #Quah question #3 – Do you have a 1 day a week program? That’s all I have time to commit to. (1:01:18) #Quah question #4 – If you've got to the point where you feel like you are big enough or too big, how do you transition your diet and protein goal and your workout routine? (1:04:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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. ** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** CHRONIC LACK OF SLEEP IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED SPORTS INJURY IN ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Effects of caffeine on sleep quality and daytime functioning Caffeine Effects on Sleep Taken 0, 3, or 6 Hours before Going to Bed FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk Is fake meat good to eat? Processed plant-based meat alternatives linked to depression risk in vegetarians Plane that can detach its entire CABIN in the event of an emergency Cannibalism and "Custom of the Sea"  Does Red Light Therapy Work for Weight Loss? - Healthline This scientist treated her own cancer with viruses she grew in the lab The Day of The Jackal (2024) TV Series - Peacock Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

Hip Thrusts vs Squats…What Builds a Rounder Butt? The BIGGEST debate in fitness. (1:22) The evolution of hip thrusts. (3:56) What do the studies say? (5:57) The points that support hip thrusts vs squats. What builds a rounder butt? Squats load heavier in a stretched position. (8:05) Hip thrusts are easier to connect to. (10:51) Squats have greater functional carryover. (14:17) Hip thrusts require less skill. (17:57) Squats build better legs. (21:28) Hip thrusts can be done more frequently. (24:54) The winner is…(26:57) Questions: If I squat and hip thrust, how should I program them? (30:42) How should I eat if I want to grow my butt? (31:49) Is the Stairmaster good for building the butt? (32:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras Hip thrust and back squat training elicit similar gluteus muscle hypertrophy and transfer similarly to the deadlift Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat Mind Pump #2135: Barbell Squat Masterclass Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Flat vs incline bench. Which is better for chest development? (2:28) How sauna use affects all-cause mortality. (12:49) Shocking rehab statistics. (23:24) 17-year tradition. (27:10) The nostalgia factor of photo albums. (29:05) Will TikTok get banned? (32:36) Going down the third rail with Mind Pump. (34:58) Kids and understanding their relationship with technology. (37:52) Who brings out the worst in you? (51:16) The benefits of using peptides for the skin. (53:30) Shout out to Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump! (55:41) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you think my kratom usage may be affecting my gains? (57:08) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice for the digital nomad who just turned 30 on how to maximize personal growth and grow their business? (1:11:18) #ListenerLive question #3 – What do you guys suggest I do to improve my grip? (1:26:16) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I would modify a usual assessment test when first meeting an older client who suffered a stroke? Should I focus more on machines that provide a set range of motion to build some initial muscle? (1:32:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** They’re offering 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 ** Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Grow Your Chest with the INCINE DUMBBELL PRESS | Mind Pump Sauna use associated with reduced risk of cardiac, all-cause mortality Alcohol Relapse and Recovery Statistics Did Ron Wyatt Really Find The Lost Ark And Jesus' Tomb? Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Train the Trainer Webinar Series The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Mind Pump #1895: Eight Hacks for an Insanely Strong Grip Handgrip Dynamometer 60 ML / 350 ML Superior Grip Liquid Chalk Mess-Free Gym Chalk for Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing, Dancing, Dries in Seconds. Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Attia (@peterattiamd) Instagram Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Twitter/X Mind Pump | Ann Svogun (@mindpumpann) Instagram  

Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 Statistics to illustrate the potential of becoming a trainer. (1:13) Built in purpose. (8:55) Personal growth. (11:03) Learn to maximize your opportunities and efforts. (12:05) 5 Steps to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025. #1 - Know your numbers. (13:09) #2 - Learn SALES. (21:41) #3 - Educate yourself. (27:22) #4 - Find a mentor. (32:11) #5 - Build a network. (37:57) Questions:  What are the best certifications?  (41:52) Is a degree necessary or valuable? (43:28) Which is better, a big box gym or private studio? (45:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** January Promotion: New Year’s Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Personal Trainer Job Outlook: Looking past 2025 - Trainer Academy Average salary in the US by state, age & gender - Sage Advice US Mind Pump #2465: How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer Mind Pump #2482: Success Secrets from Badass 8-Figure Entrepreneur Jasmine Star Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Jasmine Star (@jasminestar) Instagram  

Behavior beats feelings in fitness journeys! Discover the importance of embracing hunger and making conscious dietary choices. Dive into the intriguing world of growth hormone peptides for enhanced performance. Parenting anecdotes provide laughs and nostalgia around toys like Nerf. The media landscape is examined too, contrasting the influence of Oprah and Joe Rogan. Plus, there's a discussion on CBD and its effects on glucose, alongside personal transformation tales. Get inspired to balance fitness with mental well-being and practical career advice!

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Our top 5 favorite fitness snacks. (1:58) The health risks of loneliness. (15:05) Take a walk with Brain.fm. (22:38) Mind Pump Book Club: The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government. (26:43) How effective isometrics are for strengthening tendons. (30:53) This is a sad new makeup trend. (32:03) A painting touch-up gone wrong. (34:48) When it’s fun to be a cop. (36:39) If it’s predictable it’s preventable. (40:15) Firefighting drones. (41:25) Worst school photos. (43:33) The guy’s Caldera favorites. (49:09) We created formal education! (49:54) #Quah question #1 – What is the biggest difference you guys see with someone who eats a high protein diet containing protein powders/bars/shakes vs someone who eats high protein 100% through whole natural foods? (56:46) #Quah question #2 – Which variation of shrugs do you all prefer? Hands in front, to the sides, or behind the back? (1:02:53) #Quah question #3 – Is it true if you train abs with weights, it makes you grow a thick waist? (1:05:49) #Quah question #4 – When is the best time to ask a client to get their hormones checked? (1:08:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith Introducing the Cute Butthole Lips Makeup Trend | TikTok Grotesque Irreverence: The Transformation of ‘Ecce Homo’ Operation Flagship China's New Generation Firefighting Drones SHOCKED the World Mind Pump #2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Mind Pump #2085: Abs & Core Masterclass Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Mind Pump | Ann Svogun (@mindpumpann) Instagram  

How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar What inspired her to write her book ‘Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters’. (1:54) The first 3 years are the first CRITICAL period of brain development. (4:52) Various attachment disorders. (10:33) Defining ‘learned helplessness’. (13:35) The myths that children need daycare. (15:15) Sleep with your children. (18:18) Why little boys are more sensitive. (21:07) Social-emotional development has to proceed with cognitive development. (24:59) Regulating toughness and aggression. (28:24) Mothers are the love objects of attachment, and fathers are the love objects of separation. (32:13) Advocating for the importance of paid leave. (34:37) The lost instinct. (37:53) The causes of postpartum. (43:53) Breastfeeding is best. (47:55) The birthing effects on attachment. (51:49) What can fathers do in the first three years to support? (54:46) Young children benefit from being talked to. (57:14) The greatest gift you can give your children. (59:15) Can you repair attachment issues from the first three years? (1:00:07) In adolescence, you have a second chance. (1:01:45) The importance of the friends your kids choose. (1:04:12) The impact of technology. (1:07:19) Are children’s tantrums a reflection of the parents? (1:14:16) Gentle separation process. (1:16:47) Building the foundation of resilience. (1:18:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters How ‘alloparenting’ can be a less isolating way to raise kids Learned Helplessness: Seligman's Theory of Depression Lamarck, Evolution, and the Inheritance of Acquired Characters How Do Genes Sway the Sensitivity or Resilience of a Child? Oxytocin produces more engaged fathers and more responsive infants CDC: One in Five Kids Lives with a Mental Health Issue - NAMI Primary Maternal Preoccupation - Oxford Academic Brain templates for Chinese babies from newborn to three months of age Homepage - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Australia bans social media for children under 16 | AP News Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest Erica Komisar, LCSW (@ericakomisar) Instagram Website  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How do you know you are doing fitness the right way? You can tell by the fruits it produces. (2:03) This is a reminder of how terribly abused caffeine is in modern society. (19:01) When the joke goes too far. (22:54) A HUGE milestone for Mind Pump Fitness Coaching. (28:12) Husbands want peace, wives want safety. (32:31) How your blood sugar affects your mood. (42:02) Cannabinoids have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity. (43:06) The censorship pendulum is swinging back. (49:51) #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice would you guys have for me to be able to hit a 315 bench before I'm over the hill of age? (58:47) #ListenerLive question #2 – How much strength loss should I expect during a cut? (1:10:22) #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you guide someone with a binge eating disorder to a life of intuitive eating and eating until they are satisfied? (1:19:52) #ListenerLive question #4 – Could you all talk about how physical and mental trauma impacts weight and progress? (1:30:14) 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! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways to Know If Your Workout Is Not Right for You Mind Pump #2412:  The 5 Worst Fitness Mistakes Damaging Your Overall Health & Longevity Mind Pump #2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Lunchtime Leniency: Judges' Rulings Are Harsher When They Are Hungrier The impact of marijuana use on glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance among US adults Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef, or salmon in every box for a year + use code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box. ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2507: Six Steps to a 315 Pound Bench Press Mind Pump Store Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, for Gelato, Mix-ins, Milkshakes, Sorbet, Smoothie Bowls & More, 7 One-Touch Programs, with (2) Pint Containers & Lids, Compact Size, Perfect for Kids, Silver Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off Tesofensine and Semaglutide: These discounts apply to individual medications only (no bundling required) | 25% off the Transcend GLP-1 Probiotic. Patients can redeem this discount by ordering through a wellness specialist OR by purchasing online. ** What is "Parts" Therapy? Internal Family Systems Explained Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram  

Building Fitness Habits that Actually Stick in 2025 Shaming is a TERRIBLE way to get anybody to stay consistent. (1:21) The data around why people fail to reach their fitness goals. (3:30) Big reasons people fail: Too much too soon. (8:15) Not strength training. (17:06) Using exhaustion, soreness, and intensity as gauges of a good workout. (25:21) Focusing on the scale (instead of performance). (33:18) Not having a plan. (36:23) Questions:  How should I start with strength training? (39:23) What about cardio? (40:57) What supplements should I take? (42:25) 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 Starter HALF off! ** Code START2025 at checkout! ** Why your New Year's resolution to go to the gym will fail Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout 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 Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Mind Pump #2162: The Best Supplements You Can Take for Building Muscle, Performance & Health Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources