Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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: One of the WORST strategies for long-term fat loss is to MOVE MORE and EAT LESS. (2:38) One embarrassing moment. (25:22) What has happened to the service industry these days? (29:45) Parent hacks for flying with children, and the latest fun phase Adam and Sal's sons are in. (33:34) The reviews are in for the Mind Pump Performance Stack from Organifi. (42:30) Walkie-talkies are still a thing! (46:15) Connecting screen time usage with childhood development delays. (48:36) Updating the audience on Dynasty and why EVERYONE should do it. (1:00:11) Shout out to Nick Veasey X-Ray. (1:04:36) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any suggestions on how I can improve the impact overtraining has had on my libido? (1:05:56) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it sustainable to continue to increase calories if I have a super high metabolism? I've started counting calories, trying to bulk, but for the life of me I can't figure out my maintenance. (1:23:47) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to improve my squat strength? (1:36:20) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on how I can get my body in better shape for longevity purposes? (1:48:29) 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** Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism Mind Pump #1517: The No Cardio Way To Train Your Body To Burn Fat Mind Pump #2110: Ozempic The Miracle Fat Loss Peptide: The Truth With Dr. William Seeds Passengers onboard diarrhea plane share ordeal: 'It was dribbled down the aisle, smelled horrible' Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining 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 Mind Pump #715: Mind Pump Goes Deep With Ben Pakulski Mind Pump #2027: How To Improve Your Squat, Bench, And Deadlift Strength Mind Pump #2135: Barbell Squat Masterclass Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen Of The Best Foods For An Amazing Physique Mind Pump #1605: How To Get Jacked On A Budget Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Erica Lugo (@ericafitlove) Instagram Nick Veasey (@nickveaseyxray) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss six things to consider when tracking macros. The three different types of macronutrients and their value. (3:38) The value of tracking and who should NOT track. (7:21) 6 Ways to Count Your Macros the Right Way. #1 - How to figure out your macros (mapsmacro.com, My Fitness Pal). (12:34) #2 – Track protein only. (16:09) #3 – Track fiber and protein only. (20:30) Bonus: Prioritize whole foods first. (23:31) #4 - Full macro tracking. (26:43) #5 - Small meals vs. larger meals. (32:36) #6 – Whole foods rule. (36:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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** September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake MAPS Macro Calculator Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein Calorie labels are often wildly inaccurate. Here's how to prevent extra calories from derailing your diet. Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen Of The Best Foods For An Amazing Physique Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

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: Your skin is often a reflection of your health. (1:50) Why you're better off not knowing. (13:18) The true origin of the obesity epidemic. (17:46) The behavioral components behind viral trends. (22:49) Adam and Justin update the audience on their recent food sensitivity test and the difficulty of avoiding intolerant foods. (29:39) Where did you hide the gun? (44:29) Weekend update with Mind Pump: Sal's Truckee family trip, Justin and family on the sun, and Adam's family trip to Park City. (46:49) Shout out to P.D. Mangan. (57:25) #ListenerLive question #1 - Am I missing out on anything by just using a hex bar and never learning to lift with a barbell? (58:39) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do you program when you only have time to workout on specific days? (1:10:05) #ListenerLive question #3 - How should you warm up if you're hypermobile? (1:26:38) #ListenerLive question #4 - I am not sure how to get stronger in the gym after completing a MAPS program and not seeing strength gains. Any advice? (1:43:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Over-the-counter mouthwash use and risk of pre-diabetes/diabetes #2029 - Bill Maher - The Joe Rogan Experience | Podcast on Spotify Mind Pump #1527: The 3 Step Solution To The Obesity Epidemic Massachusetts teen dies after eating spicy tortilla chip Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Glyphosate Toxicity Test - equi.life The Food Allergy Epidemic – Facts and Statistics Shooting at White Sox game happened after woman hid gun in belly, per report Burning Man begins massive cleanup after heavy rain muddied campgrounds Mind Pump #1430: Why Everyone Should Deadlift Mind Pump #2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time For An Effective Workout? MAPS Prime Pro Webinar The Dunphy Squat - YouTube MAPS Symmetry NCI x Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram Bill Maher (@billmaher) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Mangan150 (@mangan150) Twitter Adrian Bispham (@thefitlifelawyer) 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: Scientific studies are NOT everything! (2:16) PSA for all inspiring coaches and trainers. (21:49) There is a HUGE difference between processed and whole meat. (23:26) Kids say the darndest things. (25:45) The sad state of Mitch McConnell. (34:55) How to improve your mood with simple steps. (37:34) Antidepressants and weight gain. (40:17) Changing your behaviors to match your lifestyle. (45:37) A conversation with Alex, the founder of Dynasty, on creating a living trust 100% free. (51:11) Shout out to Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix. (1:10:07) #Quah question #1 - How do you find and maintain a neutral spine while doing conventional deadlifts? When (if ever) is it normal to see some lower or upper back rounding? (1:10:53) #Quah question #2 - My right arm is weaker than my left & it affects my barbell curls in that my left doesn't feel fatigued at 8 reps while my right is struggling for form. Should I stay at a lower weight until my right arm catches up or switch to dumbbells? (1:18:02) #Quah question #3 - Should you not increase the weight when performing a barbell back squat until you can go below 90 degrees? (1:22:10) #Quah question #4 - If all of you had to do a different podcast, but it couldn't be fitness-related, what would you talk about? (1:26:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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** Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1825: Man Cheats Death & Builds Cold Plunge Business Seven Countries Study - Wikipedia Mitch McConnell rejects speculation about future amid concerns over health Morning sunlight reduces length of hospitalization in bipolar depression Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones - Netflix Visit Daily Dose Meals for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order, excluding subscriptions.** Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** How To Hip Hinge Properly (Fix THIS!) Mind Pump #1790: The Secret To An Attractive & Functional Body Mind Pump #1535: Should You Squat Below Parallel? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Boyle (@mbsc_online) Instagram Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram Father Steve Grunow (@fatherstevegrunow) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven things to consider when using cardio to lose weight. How to use cardio the RIGHT way for fat and weight loss. (2:20) Why cardio is a terrible method to lose body fat as your primary method of training. (4:23) Seven Effective Ways of Using Cardio as a Weight Loss Tool #1 - Use cardio for stamina. (14:46) #2 - Strength training to support metabolism. (19:49) #3 - HIIT is strength training cardio. (22:44) #4 - Use cardio for health. (26:51) #5 - Do what you enjoy. (30:28) #6 - Diet tips. (35:44) #7 - PRACTICE THE SKILL OF CARDIO. (40:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump listeners only, join IHP and Equi.Life for 2 full days of live exhibitions, inspiring keynote discussions, and engaging expert panels at The Reimagining Health Summit on October 12-13 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Visit here and use code MINDPUMP to get $100 off! Special Promotion: MAPS Cardio 50% off! **Code DOCARDIO at checkout** Mind Pump # 1845: How To Do Cardio & Not Lose Muscle Mind Pump # 1697: HIIT Training Doesn't Work (Unless You Follow These Steps) For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Grace Barga (@gracebarga) Instagram

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: TAKE IT SLOW when it comes to starting your fitness & health journey. (2:38) Creating a language around pager codes, texting with your wife, and overreaching parents. (14:14) Being in denial with food intolerances. (28:33) Mind Pump's take on Vivek Ramaswamy. (35:53) Fantasy Football, Dungeons and Dragons for jocks. (41:35) The terpene effect from Ned. (45:56) Sal's favorite peptide stacks. (52:29) Shout out to Illuminatibot. (57:54) #ListenerLive question #1 - With the idea that cardio sends an endurance signal to the body that could conflict with the strength-building signal, at what point would the intensity level of walking shift from recovery and healthy movement to cardio? (1:00:51) #ListenerLive question #2 - Would you recommend peptides for amenorrhea and osteoporosis to avoid HRT (hormone replacement therapy)? (1:13:43) #ListenerLive question #3 – Can you pinpoint the source of my eating drive and path to go next? (1:28:49) #ListenerLive question #4 - What advice would you guys give me to help me grow as a person (work-life balance, finding purpose, developing relationships), financially, and aesthetically? (1:41:10) 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** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1385: How To Start Your Fitness & Fat Loss Journey Watch Untold: Hall of Shame | Netflix Official Site 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. Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #2010: Seven Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram illuminatibot (@iluminatibot) Twitter

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with the Glute Guy, Bret Contreras. His strategy for not charging his clients. (2:30) The creation of the 'glute guy'. (10:04) The fabrication of a study. (16:15) Breaking down the recent study on hip thrusts and barbell squats eliciting similar muscle hypertrophy. (33:27) The benefits of the sumo deadlift for building the butt. (50:28) Respecting integrity over clicks in the fitness industry. (58:13) Your knowledge is a pie chart. (1:04:57) The wisdom from the older generations. (1:09:00) Hitting PRs and getting stronger in the process. (1:15:43) Using the incline bench to build the chest. (1:19:06) His take on isometric training for building muscle. (1:20:45) You're missing out if you're myopic. (1:29:08) The lost wisdom of old-timey athletes. (1:47:25) How much training is necessary to maintain muscle and strength? (1:51:24) His annoyance with the current state of social media. (2:00:30) 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** "Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Promo code MINDPUMP23 at checkout for 15% off your first order!" September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** BC Strength - The world's best glute training products by Bret 'Glute Guy' Contreras Hip thrust and back squat training elicit similar gluteus muscle hypertrophy and transfer similarly to the deadlift THIS Is The BEST Side Butt Exercise! Effect of 8 weeks of free-weight and machine-based strength training on strength and power performance Will Flexing make you Bigger? Posing for Muscle Growth Positions of Flexion and the Rep-Range-Overlap Technique MAPS Old Time Strength Muscle Fiber Splitting Is a Physiological Response to Extreme Loading in Animals How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Brad Schoenfeld, PhD (@bradschoenfeldphd) Instagram Paul Carter | Hypertrophy | Education (@liftrunbang1) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Chris Beardsley (@chrisabeardsley) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram

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. Danica Patrick is a fan of Mind Pump! (18:36) Finding purpose and scaling out. (23:02) Going down the Lego rabbit hole. (28:38) The guy's new favorite item from Vuori. (34:33) The summer COVID surge. (35:30) A big red flag in Mind Pump's backyard. (39:02) The importance of sodium for a person consuming an unprocessed diet. (41:48) Fun Facts with Justin: Robert the Doll. (45:24) Shout out to Danica Patrick. (48:45) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best approach and way to train post-partum? (50:00) #ListenerLive question #2 - What's a realistic rate of progression to hit specific numbers I'm aiming for? (1:04:01) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the best exercises to build your butt? (1:18:11) #ListenerLive question #4 - What's the best way to approach a deload week? (1:30:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1922: Fatphobia & Other Lies That Are Keeping You Fat, Unhealthy & Sick Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions Danica Patrick Pretty Intense Podcast with Sal Watch At Home With The Furys | Netflix Official Site Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life – Book by Bill Perkins From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Book by Arthur C. Brooks Complete guide to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood House Republicans raise alarm over illegal China lab that researched COVID in California Robert The Doll, The Toy That's Haunted Key West For 100 Years Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Save $150 on the Pod Cover.** Mind Pump #1882: How To Safely Train After Having A Baby MAPS Old Time Strength Is it Harder to Put on Muscle as You Age? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2065: Glute Masterclass Mind Pump #1785: Why Most Women Fail At Developing Their Butt Comparison of muscle hypertrophy following 6-month of continuous and periodic strength training Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Danica Patrick (@danicapatrick) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Mark Wahlberg (@markwahlberg) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) 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: STOP talking about your genetics and ACCEPT the things you CAN control. (2:01) Why things that come easy for you isn't a better life. (11:45) Challenging moments as a father. (15:09) How our parents were working with what they had. (24:06) The Mind Pump X State & Liberty giveaway! (33:40) The untold brilliance of Victor Conte. (39:54) Can Disney potentially lose the copyright to Mickey Mouse?! (45:04) The euphoric feeling from the Peak Performance stack from Organifi. (50:32) The search for the Loch Ness Monster. (56:33) Shout out to the Scranton Stranglers. (59:40) #Quah question #1 - Favorite exercise and drills to activate your glutes? (1:01:37) #Quah question #2 - What tips and advice do you have for the behind-the-head barbell shoulder press? (1:05:25) #Quah question #3 - Which of your programs is suited to perform during pregnancy? (1:12:24) #Quah question #4 - How do you train yourself on the skill of running again? (1:15:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code PUMP10 at checkout for 10% off** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1877: Obesity, It's Not Your Genetics Do Genetics Play A Role In How Much Muscle You Can Build? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Rentals – Utah Property Watch Untold: Hall of Shame | Netflix Official Site State & Liberty X Mind Pump Giveaway! Disney could soon lose exclusive rights to Mickey Mouse For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Largest Search for Loch Ness Monster is Using Volunteers for Scientific Study of Britain's Largest Lake This Week Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Mind Pump #2065: Glute Masterclass Mind Pump #1745: How To Pack On Muscle To Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts How To Behind The Neck Press Properly! (ADVANCED LIFTERS ONLY!) Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level Mind Pump #1375: How To Train Before, During & After Pregnancy The Running Revolution: How to Run Faster, Farther, and Injury-Free--for Life Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Scranton Stranglers (@thescrantonstranglersmusic) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five ways to encourage friends and family to start working out. Why this is the most challenging thing to do. (1:52) How can I be effective? (6:37) The two challenges that could come up if you don't do this right. (9:22) Five Strategies to Convince Friends & Family to Work Out. #1 - Be the example. (10:19) #2 - Invite them to hang out/work out. (17:16) #3 - Validate them. (24:46) #4 - Invite them over for a cooked meal. (33:06) #5 - Talk about your challenges around fitness. (38:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1712: How To Get A Friend Or Family Member Started With Resistance Training Mind Pump #1385: How To Start Your Fitness & Fat Loss Journey Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram