Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
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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Oct 9, 2023 • 44min
2180: Is Powerlifting Beneficial for Women?
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why women benefit from powerlifting. Powerlifting should NOT be avoided! It's a phenomenal way to train. (1:55) Seven Ways Powerlifting is Beneficial for Women. #1 - Powerlifting focuses on the big 3 lifts. (8:42) #2 - The goal is objective. (14:38) #3 - Encourages eating in a surplus. (19:05) #4 - Speeds up metabolism. (25:39) #5 - Discourages overtraining. (31:52) #6 - Is empowering. (34:59) #7 - Is a fun and supportive community. (38:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Promo code MINDPUMP23 at checkout for 15% off your first order!" Special Promotion: MAPS Powerlift HALF OFF! **Coupon code WOMENPOWER at checkout** Mind Pump #1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy Mind Pump #1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Melissa Wolf (@meliwolf34) Instagram

Oct 7, 2023 • 2h 3min
2179: How to Fix Left & Right Side Muscle Imbalances, Signs to Stop Reverse Dieting & Start Cutting, What Do Do if You Are in a Caloric Deficit but Are Gaining Weight & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Use red-light therapy to TURBO-CHARGE your mitochondria! (2:31) How NCI continues to level up its live events for all coaches and trainers. (13:03) Sal's embarrassing moment at the gym. (21:13) How to not be an idiot at the gym. (26:08) Sal's gym nemesis. (28:53) Adam's 'gym membership' karma. (33:01) Shady business practices. (35:04) The four terrible business ideas in fitness. (41:07) Fascinating statistics of OnlyFans creators. (43:52) Shout out to Zayn Sofuoğlu. (51:01) #ListenerLive question #1 - If you already work a job that is hyper-physical are trigger sessions necessary, or will the day-to-day activities take over for them? (58:13) #ListenerLive question #2 - How far should I keep pushing the calories in pursuit of strength goals before I start doing mini cuts? (1:10:09) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to help fix left-to-right imbalances? (1:23:58) #ListenerLive question #4 - Why am I unable to lose weight when I find I'm very consistent with my diet and in a calorie deficit? (1:39:20) 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! NCI's Nutrition Coaching Summit is BACK this October 17th through the 21st. Exclusively for Mind Pump listeners, they are giving an exclusive 20% off! **Code MP20 at checkout** October Promotion: MAPS Bands | The Skinny Guy 'hardgainer' Bundle 50% off! **Code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Optical stimulation of mitochondria reduces blood glucose levels | Research Square Mind Pump #1862: How NOT To Be An Idiot In The Gym OnlyFans Creators Are Revealing How Much They Make - BuzzFeed Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Save $150 on the Pod Cover.** The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? | MIND PUMP Mind Pump #1790: The Secret To An Attractive & Functional Body Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class Mind Pump #2165: How To Address Your Food Sensitivities With Dr. Stephen Cabral Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** MP Holistic Health Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Jason Phillips (@nci_ceo_jason) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Zayn Sofuoğlu (@zaynsofuoglu) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

Oct 6, 2023 • 1h 7min
2178: The Truth About Renegade Rows, Using Dunphy Squats to Improve Barbell Squat Depth, How Priming Improves Workouts & More
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 fix your sleep before diet and activity, you'll get the biggest impact in the shortest period. (1:37) The impact and commonality of mold damage. (25:16) Poetic justice. (33:25) Science Corner with Sal: Genetically Modified Silkworms. (36:51) The ideal female body through the decades. (38:04) "Oh, you got Vuori on." (41:24) Shout out to Roman Reigns. (43:28) An interview with Michael Chernow on the newest flavor collaboration with Mind Pump and Kreatures of Habit. (44:32) #Quah question #1 - I've seen lots of content trash-talking renegade rows. People say to either do a row or a push-up/plank. What is the value in including them in a workout? (52:55) #Quah question #2 - Are Dunphy Squats a good warm-up for barbell squats if you're trying toward a greater range of motion in the barbell squat? (57:02) #Quah question #3 - Is MAPS Prime designed as an actual program or is it designed as a guide to improve mobility and get you ready for your workout? (1:00:00) #Quah question #4 - What are the best calorie-dense foods for bulking for a hard gainer without being too unhealthy? (1:02:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! October Promotion: MAPS Bands | The Skinny Guy 'hardgainer' Bundle 50% off! **Code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Improving sleep quality leads to better mental health: A meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials Mind Pump #1770: How Sleep Helps Your Muscles Recover And Grow Lemon Balm health benefits, dosage, safety, side effects, and ... - Examine Native American group files lawsuit against Washington Commanders over 'fake' group claims Spider silk is spun by silkworms for the first time, offering a green alternative to synthetic fibers Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Visit Sleep Breakthrough by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Strengthen Your Core with the Renegade Row - YouTube The Dunphy Squat | At Home Squat Variation - YouTube MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #1262: Why Fitness Assessments Are Important Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen Of The Best Foods For An Amazing Physique Mind Pump #1952: How To Bulk The Right Way Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell) Instagram Michael Churnow (@michaelchernow) Instagram Joe Anoai aka "Roman Reigns" (@romanreigns) Instagram

Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 34min
2177: How to Build a Non-Anxious Life With Dr. John Delony
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with national best-selling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show, Dr. John Delony. Anxiety is NOT your problem. Anxiety is just trying to get your ATTENTION. (2:15) What makes anxiety so addictive? (4:19) How anxiety is a smoke detector in your kitchen. (6:54) How to identify bad behaviors. (11:04) Your body would be FAILING you if you didn't recognize you were lonely. (14:22) The quiet life of desperation. (17:09) Practice by SHOWING up. (22:33) Learning how to shift and become a safe house. (25:08) Go first and just be weird. (29:01) How we are communicating and NOT connecting. (38:27) The dangers of self-diagnosing yourself. (42:02) Stopping the 'shame spiral'. (46:35) The steps to building a non-anxious life. (50:57) #1 – Choose reality. (51:42) #2 – Choose connection. (55:35) #3 – Choose freedom. (58:26) #4- Choose mindfulness. (1:01:41) #5 – Choose belief. (1:03:22) A major turning point in his life. (1:03:30) One of the greatest curses of modern masculinity. (1:09:40) The BIG difference between loneliness and solitude. (1:13:59) What do I need right now? (1:16:43) Finding your purpose when things slow down. (1:19:47) His favorite things about what he does. (1:24:20) Don't let your kids hurt your feelings. (1:25:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** October Promotion: MAPS Bands | The Skinny Guy 'hardgainer' Bundle 50% off! **Code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Learn how to Break Bad Habits and Overcome Addiction | Dr. Jud Terry Real Homepage Mind Pump #2132: Six Reasons Men Today Are Weak Mind Pump #2092: How To Cultivate Amazing Relationships With Adam Lane Smith The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness & Healing in a Toxic Culture – Book by Gabor and Daniel Mate Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Website Dr. Jud Brewer MD PhD (@dr.jud) Instagram Terry Real (@realterryreal) Instagram Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Esther Perel (@estherperelofficial) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Dr. Gabor Maté (@gabormatemd) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram

Oct 4, 2023 • 1h 52min
2176: The Truth About Semaglutide & Muscle Loss, Using Strength Training as a Way to Balance Hormones, How Lifting Weights Affects Muscle Tightness & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Compound lifts are generally superior to isolation exercises. (2:10) Why is Justin attracted to unisex shoes? (12:14) The viral story behind the Jordan 1's. (15:25) Chancla Rangers. (17:59) The value in raising independent kids. (21:46) The division of labor in successful relationships/partnerships. (29:30) Tapping into the wisdom of our elders. (38:36) An update on Adam's abstinence from cannabis. (43:50) Kids love Hiya. (46:19) Science Corner with Sal: New 'Inverse vaccine' could wipe out autoimmune diseases. (47:19) Shout out to MarFit. (54:26) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I incorporate MAPS Anabolic with my history of extreme exercise and hormonal issues? (56:51) #ListenerLive question #2 - What mobility exercises can I incorporate to complement my spin classes? (1:08:58) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you judge and assess what program to run when you decide to take on new changes in life and the stressors are something completely different and have not encountered prior? (1:21:35) #ListenerLive question #4 - If I am focusing on protein and hitting between 150- 170 g per day, how low can my calories go before Ozempic/semaglutide will affect muscle loss? (1:36:34) 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 Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! October Promotion: MAPS Bands | The Skinny Guy 'hardgainer' Bundle 50% off! **Code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1880: The Value Of Bodybuilding Knowledge With Kris Gethin Banned Air Jordan 1 Commercial International Chancla Power Rangers Union Unites - YouTube Former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink on raising kids - CNBC High life satisfaction linked to better overall health | ScienceDaily All-In Podcast - E146: Did the Fed break the VC model? Plus IPOs, M&A, revaluing unicorns & more New 'inverse vaccine' could wipe out autoimmune diseases, but more research is needed Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** MP Holistic Health @getmomstrong post on using bands to strengthen @deannaodfit post on using weighted exercises to strengthen: MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck Mind Pump #2110: Ozempic The Miracle Fat Loss Peptide: The Truth With Dr. William Seeds TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what's right for you. Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Kris Gethin (@krisgethin) Instagram Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) Instagram Marlon James Rosales (@__marfit__) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

Oct 2, 2023 • 1h 25min
2175: A Call to Action for All Trainers & Coaches With Jason Phillips
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jason Phillips about the importance of the fitness industry and what can be done to improve it. Why Jason believes the "expert space" will become regulated. (2:27) One of the BIGGEST mistakes you can make as a trainer. (8:58) How the 'guarantee' model is outdated. (10:35) Why you need leverage to grow. (17:23) How the COVID boom of digital fitness is causing a lot of lack of trust today. (19:55) The dissonance between being extremely good at what you do and chasing the dollar. (28:15) The consumer thinks fast and slow when in reality it's yes or no. (37:07) Engage in application! (42:51) Be authentic. (45:17) Highlighting businesses that he admires and why. (50:02) KEY things to look out for to build a successful business. (55:38) If you improve your health, EVERYTHING gets better. (1:06:18) The mental health benefits of health & fitness. (1:08:11) The MASSIVE opportunity for future coaches and trainers. (1:18:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: NCI Scholarship Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! October Promotion: MAPS Bands | Skinny Guy 'hardgainer' Bundle 50% off! **Code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Tom Vu Commercial - YouTube Mind Pump #2025: How To Be A Successful Fitness Coach With Jason Phillips $100M Offers: How To Make Offers So Good People Feel Stupid Saying No (Acquisition.com $100M Series) - Book by Alex Hormozi The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what's right for you. Sunlight Is the Best Medicine | Psychology Today Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@nci_ceo_jason) Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Stephanie Fusnik - CEO (@vitalityoet.stephanie) Instagram Kay Cee Miller (@thrivingonkc) Instagram Jared Hamilton | Coach (@realjaredhamilton) Instagram Mason Mahoney (@masoncmahoney) Instagram Audrey (@audreyyadamsfit) Instagram Jen Gottlieb Keynote Speaker (@jen_gottlieb) Instagram Shawn Stevenson (@shawnmodel) Instagram Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia) Instagram Thomas DeLauer (@thomasdelauer) Instagram

Sep 30, 2023 • 1h 48min
2174: How to Fit In Workouts With a Packed Schedule, Tips for Breaking Through a Plateau, Ways to Work Out as a Family & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Obesity is the smoke. The fire is a LACK of muscle. (1:56) The LMNT difference. (10:30) Disturbing news for Ukrainian parents. (12:55) Blue zone fraud? (18:58) Some fascinating facts about Hong Kong. (22:20) The future implications of the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike. (27:38) An art major failure. (38:21) Maximus is the ultimate negotiator. (45:02) The value and importance of free play for children. (46:42) Pumpkin Spice is back with Organifi! (53:17) Shout out to Rochelle De La Paz. (54:26) #ListenerLive question #1 - What would be the best MAPS program to start if I have limited time constraints and equipment? (56:36) #ListenerLive question #2 - At what point or how many weeks should I be concerned if I'm not able to increase volume? (1:11:29) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best approach to transition from a purely endurance-based goal to a pure strength-based goal? (1:24:03) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice for bringing the younger generation into strength training and how I can use your content to inspire them? (1:32:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building Strength Of Grip Declines In Young Adults It's Time to End the War on Salt Zelensky Asks Marina Abramovic to Help Rebuild Ukrainian Schools Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones – Netflix Are "Blue Zones" Simply Just Pension Fraud?! In a city famous for pork and poultry, why are Hong Kongers eating so much beef? Boxed in: life inside the 'coffin cubicles' of Hong Kong – in pictures Everything you need to know to feel smart about the UAW strike Palm Springs AIDS memorial sculpture to be changed because residents say it looks like a giant anus New Research Shows Why Kids Need Play for Mental Health Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time For An Effective Workout? Mind Pump #1707: The Top 5 Reasons You Are Not Recovering MAPS Suspension Training Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Christopher M. Naghibi (@chrisnaghibi) Instagram Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds) Instagram Faded Barber Shop (@fadedbarbershop) Instagram

Sep 29, 2023 • 1h 31min
2173: How to Get Stubborn Shoulders to Respond & Grow, Why People Lose Muscle When They Age, the Best Ways to Improve Recovery & More
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: When it comes to pursuing your health & fitness goals, there is ONLY the right and wrong way. There is yes and no, NOT fast and slow. (1:41) Muscle itself is extremely protective and contributes to longevity. (11:56) Looking at health through a different lens. (21:37) Adam's problem with medical professionals on social media. (28:22) Mad respect for Deion Sanders. (37:46) Legion has stacks! (42:27) The evolution of the Mind Pump Newsletter. (44:08) Mind Pump's Conspiracy Corner. (46:46) Shout out to Michael Churnow. (53:20) #Quah question #1 - What's the best way to build shoulders when you have difficulty with the mind-muscle connection? (54:54) #Quah question #2 - Is age-related muscle loss expected due to hormones or is it because most people become lazy and sedentary as they age? I don't want to be dependent on TRT or stuff like that as I age. (1:00:04) #Quah question #3 - Can you do a segment on recovery management strategies? What factors, indicators, or metrics can be used to measure recovery, and what mitigations can be applied to reduce injury risk and promote consistent workout performance? (1:10:13) #Quah question #4 - I have a personal training business. What is the best advice you can give to someone who is trying to spread awareness for their fitness brand and build it? (1:18:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways To Know If Your Workout Is Not Right For You Associations of Muscle Mass and Strength with All-Cause Mortality among US Older Adults Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones - Netflix Mind Pump #1887: Why You Shouldn't Ask Your Doctor About Diet & Exercise The food industry pays 'influencer' dietitians to shape your eating habits Study Finds Significant Chemical Exposures in Women With Cancer Watch Coach Prime – Season 1 | Prime Video Evidence-based Analysis on Supplements & Nutrition | Examine Mind Pump Newsletter Nationwide test of FEMA emergency alerts scheduled for Wednesday October 4, 2023 X account suspended after predicting Aaron Rodgers' Achilles injury with creepy precision The Dark Meaning of "Californication" by The Red Hot Chili Peppers Mind Pump #1902: From Addict To Self-Made Millionaire With Michael Chernow Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! Mind Pump #1950: Shoulder Building Masterclass Improve Your Overhead Press & Build Your Shoulders with Unilateral Kettlebell Carries – Mind Pump TV Fix Your Shoulder Pain (SHORT & LONG TERM FIX!!) | MIND PUMP TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what's right for you. Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum What Lifestyle Factors Are Linked to Depression? Mind Pump #1870: Ten Advanced Recovery Hacks Mind Pump #1770: How Sleep Helps Your Muscles Recover And Grow Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Save $150 on the Pod Cover.** Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science Of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers Mind Pump #2170: Inside The Mind Of A World Class Personal Trainer With Jordan Syatt Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr Idrees Mughal (MBBS, MRes, DipIBLM) (@dr_idz) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram @COACHPRIME (@deionsanders) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Michael Churnow (@michaelchernow) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram

Sep 28, 2023 • 45min
2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five "rules" that are essential for true success as a personal trainer. If you become healthier, EVERYTHING gets better. (1:45) The Five Commandments for Successful Personal Trainers #1 - I am responsible for my clients' successes and failures. (6:02) #2 - I will never make false promises. (16:46) #3 - I will prioritize my client's health over aesthetics. (23:48) #4 - I will always meet my clients where they are. (29:03) #5 - I will always aim for sustainability over speed with my client's progress. (37:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Sleep Breakthrough by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1717: Why Before & After Pictures Are Bullsh*T Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It – Book by Chris Voss Mind Pump #2147: Why The Fitness/Health Industry Is FAILING Mind Pump #1350: How To Stop Yo-Yo Dieting For Permanent Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

Sep 27, 2023 • 2h 1min
2171: Ways to Tell If Your Hormones are Preventing You From Losing Weight, Skipping Body Parts that are Overdeveloped, How to Work Out When Working a Physical Job & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness & health tech tools work very well ONLY if you connect them to behaviors! (2:18) When Sal's hypochondria pays off. (26:40) The secret trait that holds the guys together. (31:58) Caldera products make a difference. (42:12) Fun Facts with Justin: Lake Snow Eagle. (45:24) The things you hear/see when eavesdropping. (51:25) Shout out to Coach Prime on Prime Video. (57:09) #ListenerLive question #1 - I'm just confused about how to break through my body fat goals. Is it related to my cortisol? Do I simply need to move more? Should I be more dialed in on my nutrition? (1:00:23) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can you skip body parts because they develop too fast? (1:16:17) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I keep my body in check when work is stressful, and for 3/4 of the year it ruins all my hard work in the winter? (1:28:38) #ListenerLive question #4 – I want to know your guys' input on how to simplify or communicate the 'why' behind what we do as coaches/trainers. (1:43:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #2060: Maximize Fat Loss With Continuous Glucose Monitors: Kara Collier Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class Newly Discovered Lake May Hold Secret to Antarctic Ice Sheet The deepest hole we have ever dug Watch Coach Prime - Season 1 | Prime Video Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** MP Holistic Health Special Promotion: For Mind Pump listeners only, Equi.Life is offering $120 off their Food Sensitivity Test. Click here for the special deal. Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell) Instagram @COACHPRIME (@deionsanders) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram


