
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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May 26, 2025 • 1h 17min
2605: Navigating AI With Tom Bilyeu
Tom Bilyeu The trigger that spun him out to make the content he is covering now. (1:13) Understanding that we live in an economic system that was constructed. (4:06) Debt jubilee. (10:51) How forward progress does NOT care about any given generation. (12:57) The existential crisis of having no meaning or purpose. (17:40) How long will we remain human? (19:47) The fast takeoff. (22:08) Humans doing bad vs. AI doing bad. (25:31) AI and the impact on his sci-fi writer brain. (28:45) Are we in the Matrix? (32:52) How does he remain an atheist going down this rabbit hole? (35:59) Thucydides Trap. (42:32) US/China AI race. (43:39) Experts vs arguments. (45:11) Happiness is a choice. (47:18) His decision not to have children. (50:27) We have a technology problem, not a population problem. (57:39) Shared memory document. (1:02:05) The biggest learning lessons from being in the media. (1:07:54) His mis map of NFTs. (1:11:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use the code MINDPUMP to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra. The best part is that you still get 30 days to try it at home and return it if you don’t like it – – Shipping to many countries worldwide. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve Money Printing and Inflation Thucydides Trap - Wikipedia Neon Future Comic Series | Volume 1 Graphic Novel by Impact Theory Lights On: How Understanding Consciousness Helps Us Understand the Universe Joe Rogan Experience #2303 - Dave Smith & Douglas Murray 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Website YouTube Ray Dalio (@raydalio) X/Twitter Annaka Harris (@annakaharrisprojects) Instagram

May 24, 2025 • 1h 34min
2604: The 5 Most Effective Ways to Achieve a Calorie Deficit & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 MOST effective ways to achieve a calorie deficit. (2:11) The Mind Pump Butcher Box is here! (25:43) The power of the placebo effect. (28:26) I want to believe. (34:37) The most motivating thing you can see in the gym. (37:24) Are you retired? (39:38) Baby AI. (45:54) Social contagion is a REAL thing. (47:31) The positive feedback loop of Brain.fm. (49:59) #ListenerLive question #1 – Why would I need to change up my workout? (54:26) #ListenerLive question #2 – When do you know if your cut is not working? (1:01:08) #ListenerLive question #3 – Why would more movement and lower calorie intake cause a stall and an increase? (1:12:30) #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I get calories in when I don’t have the appetite? (1:25:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** For a limited time, new Butcher Box members who sign up through Mind Pump will receive: $20 OFF their first box, free chicken breast, ground beef, OR salmon in every box for a whole year! A curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork, just great meat. ** Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump Group Coaching The Problem of Placebo Responses in Clinical Trials Mind Movies - Positive Daily Affirmations & Digital Vision Boards 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 #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Josh Nickerson (@mindpumpjosh) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram

May 23, 2025 • 1h 11min
2603: Muscle-Building Showdown!…Barbells vs. Dumbbells vs. Machines & More (Listener Coaching)
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Muscle-building showdown…Barbells vs. dumbbells vs. machines. Which ones are best? Worst? (1:41) The Shilajit market is EXPLODING on social media. (31:05) Hungary’s answer to depopulation. (36:37) Mind Pump Recommends: Untold: The Liver King on Netflix. (42:43) Favorite LMNT sparkling flavors. (53:44) #Quah question #1 – Is it possible to specifically target the individual heads of the triceps? I am seeing growth in the lateral heads, but very minimal in the long heads. (57:26) #Quah question #2 – How do you stay motivated in a program when there is an exercise that you hate doing? For example, I despise Turkish Get Ups to the point that I don't even want to do MAPS 15 Minutes. (1:01:40) #Quah question #3 – I've been told collagen is an incomplete protein. Does your body utilize it the same way it would whey or pea protein? Does it count towards your macros the same as a “whole” protein? (1:05:03) #Quah question #4 – How do you train with osteopenia that is the result of overtraining and undereating? (1:07:16) Related Links/Products Mentioned Train the Trainer Webinar Series Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** 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 May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2455: The 5 Gym Machines You Need to Stop Using ASAP Clinical evaluation of purified Shilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers Shilajit Extract May Upregulate Genes Responsible for Collagen Synthesis 'Baby machines': eastern Europe's answer to depopulation Watch Untold: The Liver King | Netflix Official Site The Primal Connection: Follow Your Genetic Blueprint to Health and Happiness – Book by Mark Sisson Mind Pump #645: How to Become a YouTube Celebrity with Brandon Carter & Connor Murphy 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. ** Build Your Triceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV Build Your Biceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Drew Canole (@drewcanole) Instagram Liver King (@liverking) Instagram Connor Murphy (@connormurphyofficial) Instagram

May 22, 2025 • 29min
2602: The Top Meats, Fruits & Veggies for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss
The Top Meats, Fruits, and Veggies for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss Important context to consider when making this list. (1:04) Meat (3:20) Beef. Chicken thighs. Wild-caught salmon. Lamb. Fruit (14:32) Bananas. Blueberries. Apples. Veggies (22:18) Sweet potato. Beets. Broccoli. Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1605: How to Get Jacked on a Budget Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Conjugated Linoleic Acid benefits, dosage, and side effects Apple consumption is associated with a distinctive microbiota, proteomics and metabolomics profile in the gut of Dawley Sprague rats fed a high-fat diet Beetroot Juice for Strength Gains: It’s not just for Endurance Athletes! Broccoli and other cruciferous veggies can significantly lower cancer risks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

May 21, 2025 • 1h 49min
2601: How to Eat and Exercise for Different Body Types & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to eat and exercise for different body types. (2:08) Chore play. (23:27) Cannabis and dementia. (28:12) Not walking makes your brain shrink. (30:44) Red-light therapy for the treatment of acne. (34:38) Catching up with Lora Lavelle to talk about her son’s experience at Rock Recovery Center. (39:03) The effect of one night of poor sleep on performance. (52:23) Fun Facts with Justin: Tardigrade Humans. (56:01) Mind Pump Group Coaching. (1:01:45) #ListenerLive question #1 – What sort of program would you suggest to fix diastasis recti, and for how long? (1:03:00) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any guidance on how I can weight train with chronic wrist issues (1:09:11) #ListenerLive question #3 – What does life look like after MAPS Transform? (1:26:57) #ListenerLive question #4 – Since I eat a low-carb diet, am I hindering my gains? If so, how can I get my carbs up but stay grain-free? (1:32:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** 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. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Risk of Dementia in Individuals With Emergency Department Visits or Hospitalizations Due to Cannabis Moderate exercise such as walking 'boosts memory power' Light-based therapies in acne treatment Real Recovery Talk Podcast: IS YOUR CHILD ADDICTED TO DRUGS? Sleep in marathon and ultramarathon runners: a brief narrative review The effects of sleep loss on capacity and effort Scientists Put Tardigrade DNA Into Human Stem Cells: Here's Why Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump Group Coaching Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Visit Transcend for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** 25% off all GLP-1s – This includes the GLP-1 probiotic which people can order through their specialist. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram

May 20, 2025 • 27min
Trainer Bonus Series Episode 3: Assessments That Sell Training
3 Part Trainer Bonus Series – EP 3: How to Do an Assessment the Right Way (SELL TRAINING) Why trainers MUST use assessments. (0:42) The main value and goal of this first free session. (3:25) Mistakes trainers make. (8:40) How to Do an Assessment the Right Way (SELL TRAINING) #1 – Use easy-to-understand terminology and explain what it means to them. (15:51) #2 – Explain the benefit of what you will do for that problem. (17:11) #3 – Tie down or agree, this is valuable. (18:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Trainer the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump # 1262: Why Fitness Assessments are Important Mind Pump # 1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks MAPS Prime Webinar Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

May 20, 2025 • 37min
Trainer Bonus Series Episode 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies That Work AND Clients Love
Part Trainer Bonus Series – EP 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies (THAT WORK) and That Clients Love! The MOST valuable piece for coaches and trainers. (0:28) Will they do it? (2:36) Does it have a large payoff? (4:17) Is this realistically sustainable forever? (5:15) General Diet Strategies That Have the Biggest Payoff That Clients Love! Level 1 – Avoid heavily processed foods. (7:55) Level 2 – Hit your target body weight in grams of protein and eat it FIRST. (15:10) Level 3 – Aim for ½ to a gallon of water a day. (20:02) Level 4 – Track. (22:46) General Exercise Strategies That Have the Biggest Payoff That Clients Love! Level 1 – Walk after meals. (26:21) Level 2 – Strength training. (29:38) Level 3 – Daily mobility. (32:30) Level 4 – Structured cardio. (33:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned Trainer the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump # 2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake Mind Pump # 2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump # 2160: Macro Counting Master Class 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 # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram

May 20, 2025 • 35min
Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset
Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset What makes a successful trainer mindset? (1:31) Defining what a successful trainer is. (2:10) 5 Steps to Develop a Successful Trainer Mindset #1 – Love people as much or more as you love fitness. (5:00) #2 – Have to be growth minded. (10:03) #3 – Be purpose driven. (17:24) #4 – Health is a priority. (21:40) #5 – Loves to share what works with other trainers. (23:39) Mind Pump Trainer Oath #1 – YOU are responsible for your clients’ successes and failures. (27:59) #2 – NEVER make false promises. (29:20) #3 – PRIORITIZE your client's health over their aesthetics. (30:28) #4 – ALWAYS meet your clients where they are. (31:05) #5 – ALWAYS aim for sustainability over speed. (32:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned Trainer the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

May 19, 2025 • 1h 13min
2600: Mike O’Hearn
Mike O’Hearn Why he was bred for bodybuilding. (2:06) Growing up in a big family. (3:44) The guy who likes the journey will do better than the man who wants the destination. (5:28) Why he decided to go natural. (8:15) Tips for continuing to perform long-term. (14:33) How much has having a child changed his life? (17:53) Why he appreciates being an older father. (22:14) The drastic changes in gym culture. (24:42) Favorite workout partners. (28:37) His unique friendship with Stan Efferding. (32:31) Nutrition advice for longevity. (35:07) His transition from stage to screen. (39:24) His experience on American Gladiators. (41:02) “It’s not the shows that win it, it’s what you do with yourself, your personality/image.” His mindset behind building his wealth outside of fitness. (46:21) The impact of his partner. (51:13) Does working out get better as you get older? (54:10) Put yourself around high-performing people. (59:29) Being the ‘meme’ guy. (1:05:47) “The finance shouldn’t outride the energy.” (1:07:19) 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. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Tom Platz - Wikipedia Magazine Dreams (2023) - IMDb The American Gladiators Documentary Battle Dome - Wikipedia Watch Con Man | Prime Video - amazon.com Divinity - Rotten Tomatoes Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mike O’Hearn (@mikeohearn) Instagram Website YouTube Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) Instagram Josh Barnett (@joshlbarnett) Instagram

May 17, 2025 • 1h 50min
2599: Eight Weird Signs That You Should Avoid Gluten & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 weird signs that you should avoid gluten. (1:45) Why is fitness so EFFECTIVE for depression and anxiety? (22:07) Don’t forget to bring Zbiotics to your next party or gathering. (29:00) The Schafer’s Lego Land experience. (32:19) Saffron is a natural compound for depression and anxiety. (45:43) Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press. (46:55) 3-part bonus series for trainers dropping on May 19th! (1:00:35) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice for jumping and getting into personal training? (1:01:51) #ListenerLive question #2 – Where do I go after I finish Symmetry to make sure I can keep this momentum going to live pretty much pain-free and moving freely? (1:13:03) #ListenerLive question #3 – When would you guys recommend someone get liposuction? (1:22:42) #ListenerLive question #4 – Do I need to educate myself a little more before hiring a coach? And if so, how exactly? (1:32:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mood Disorders and Gluten: It’s Not All in Your Mind! A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Transmission of Faith in Families: The Influence of Religious Ideology Effects of Saffron Extract Supplementation on Mood, Well-Being, and Response to a Psychosocial Stressor in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Clinical Trial Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump Group Coaching Mind Pump #2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump #2242: The Non-Surgical Way to Look Younger With Dr. Anthony Youn Mind Pump #1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Jordan Jiunta (@redwiteandjordan) Instagram Marcelo (@mindpumpmarcelo) Instagram Anthony Youn, MD, FACS (@tonyyounmd) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram