Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Some of You NEED to Gain Body Fat if You Want to See Improvements. (1:47) Comparing the effects of red-light therapy to minoxidil for hair loss. (23:48) Dissecting the Joey Swoll drama, celebrity worship, and staying authentic. (27:15) Being liked and seeking fame. (44:20) Money, honor, power, and pleasure exercise. (48:38) Exercise and sobriety. (56:17) #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I put this cut off until life evens out a bit, or any advice you can offer to help keep the calories down? I want to cut down to around 15% body fat just to see if I can do it and what I’ll look like. (59:07) #ListenerLive question #2 – Are there signs I should be looking for to guide the timing or size of the increases when it comes to reverse dieting? What’s the best way to improve my grip strength so I can keep progressing in my lifts? (1:11:35) #ListenerLive question #3 – What would you priorit

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: Mid-range, stretch and squeeze for MAXIMUM GAINS. (1:44) Who should consume a higher intake of sodium? (16:51) Plan B. (26:09) Love is just a chemical reaction in your brain. (32:49) Happy or Horny stack? (37:59) The ultimate man. (38:54) That’s a LONG shelf life. (40:51) Masturbation station. (42:14) 4-day work week. (44:51) Interstellar comet or alien probe? (48:29) Do we need more evidence that Epstein didn’t kill himself? (52:58) #Quah question #1 – Are 1000 calories worth of protein the same as 1000 calories of carbs/fats, or do I still have to subtract the thermic effect of food from it? (59:36) #Quah question #2 – I'm an online coach, and some of my clients get overwhelmed with using multiple apps. How can I still track their progress virtually without them logging their workouts and nutrition?

10 Reasons Why Your Butt is Flat (& What to do About It) A pain point for most. (1:15) 10 Reasons Why Your Butt is Flat (& What to do About It) #1 - You’re trying to get abs too (eat more). (3:21) #2 - You aren’t trying to get strong. (5:41) #3 - You are doing the wrong exercises. (8:15) #4 - You might have poor technique and/or connection. (10:51) #5 - Your reps are too high. (14:25) #6 - You are moving too quickly through your workout. (17:14) #7 - You sleep like crap. (18:48) #8 - You’re overdoing workouts (overtrained). (19:53) #9 - You aren’t patient. (21:17) #10 - You’re running. (23:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Butt Mod 50%! ** Code BUTT50 at checkout ** 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** August Special: MAPS 15 50% off! ** Code MUSCLE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2065: Glute Masterclass Mind Pu

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Nine Old Forgotten Training Methods That Can Make You Fit and Tough. (2:40) Top 10 job aspirations for Gen Alpha. (28:32) Being a caretaker. (33:06) Doing fitness for God’s glory. Previewing Sal’s upcoming YouTube series. (40:40) Just as good as whey. (48:02) High hopes for the Elite Trainer Podcast. (49:09) Getting your dream car. (50:38) Cleaning up language. (54:57) We're Hiring: Mind Pump Personal Training (In-House and Remote). Apply today! (1:01:06) #ListenerLive question #1 – Would it be beneficial to introduce lifting aids as part of my one-rep max test? (1:03:09) #ListenerLive question #2 – Does having a degree immediately make you a more qualified coach and individual? (1:10:30) #ListenerLive question #3 – In optimizing strength or hypertrophy for a given lift, does progressive overload take precedence over total weekly training volume for that lift? (1:23:59) #Lis

 Dr. Autumn Smith Autumn’s early life and struggles surrounding food. (1:17) Her journey of being a personal trainer while going to school. (3:14) Why she decided to go paleo. (4:17) Why their beef sticks stand out above the rest! (10:15) The origin of anti-meat propaganda. (14:52) What is regenerative farming? (18:44) The carbon imprint from this type of farming. (28:00) The difference between grass-fed vs. grass grass-finished. Buyer beware. (29:17) The nutritional differences between conventional and non-conventional types of meat. (33:09) What made them go with bone broth protein? (38:35) Find what works and put a lot of resources into that. (46:33) Not all vitamin C is created equal. (48:44) What is the difference between broth and collagen protein? (52:10) Breaking down the value of the organ complex. (53:30) The consumer breakdown of their products. (59:20) Their bestselling beef sticks. (1:00:14) The evolution of her relationship with food. (1:01:50) Her travels wit

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 Ways to Build a Crushing Grip & Strong Forearms. (2:15) An interview with Mind Pump’s Head Trainer and host of The Elite Trainer Academy, Kyle Pullin. (15:07) Buyer Beware: Food labels. (28:16) Shilajit for men’s health. (32:01) The CRAZIEST supplements Sal has taken. (34:41) The deterioration of the US dollar. (36:53) Raising your kids to want less. (43:13) Space race. (47:58) Vuori is decking out the Mind Pump trainers. (51:40) Taking Omega 3s vs eating fish. (53:27) Living off the land. (55:36) Young kids just looking to make money. (1:00:22) #ListenerLive question #1 – Lately, I’ve been feeling stuck. I’m no longer seeing significant progress in muscle growth or strength gains. I’ve never followed a structured program. Any advice on where to go from here? (1:05:19) #ListenerLive question #2 – What would be the best eating window for a busy mom of 4, who is up ear

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: 9 Tips to Gain 5 lbs. of LEAN MUSCLE in 60 days. (2:20) Is exercise more effective than medication for depression and anxiety? (23:01) There are LEVELS to this honey game. (31:24) Strength train and get better boners! (35:40) Buyer beware: 7-OH supplement. (38:51) Lower your calories and eat the same amount of food. (51:29) Call for editor interns. Apply today! (53:04) Elite Trainer Academy: For Trainers to level up. (54:05) #Quah question #1 – I am a “CrossFitter” who is about to become a new dad. How do I balance getting the most out of my workouts without overwhelming my soon-to-be-overly-stressed body? (55:23) #Quah question #2 – What’s a good amount of water to drink a day? (58:14) #Quah question #3 – How can I deal with delayed onset muscle soreness? I’ve quit lifting several times because I just got

The Over-50 Fitness & Health Plan The body is always adapting; if you do it right, you will respond great! (1:42) Considerations to take into account when constructing a routine for this avatar. (5:49) The RIGHT Way to Workout & Eat to Get GREAT Results if You’re Over 50 Years Old. An effective full-body workout 2 days a week. (8:52) Day 1: Push a sled, incline dumbbell chest press, cable rows, standing dumbbell shoulder press, dumbbell curls, press down, and a plank. (12:02) Day 2: Trap bar deadlift, push-ups, pull-downs, rear flys, hammer curls, closer grip push-ups, cable chop, and standing calf raises. (18:03) Activity: Aim for 8k steps a day, then 10k, and then 12k steps a day. (21:57) Diet: Women eat 30, men eat 45 grams of protein per meal FIRST, eat veggies SECOND, and eat a starch or fruit LAST. (23:40) Sleep: No electronics, take glycine and magnesium before bed, and aim for a 9-hour window. (26:13) Supplements: Multivitamin, 2000IU Vitamin D plus K, and creatine 10 grams

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The final debate! Machines vs free weights. (2:54) The dumbest features in new cars. (23:19) When was the last time you got pulled over? (25:55) Optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness. (35:15) Justin’s sunny and smoky day on the racetrack. (40:10) Nobody in America knows how to make espresso. (44:09) The gym culture evolution. (51:45) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I most efficiently return to my optimal weight and hormonal balance without resorting to aggressive cardio or restrictive dieting? (59:39) #ListenerLive question #2 – Am I failing my reverse diet? (1:18:22) #ListenerLive question #3 – If I want to have a long, healthy life with work and personal life, how can I balance cardiovascular training and endurance? (1:27:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Fa

 Ten Cardio Hacks for Fat Loss, Health & Endurance Make cardio more effective. (1:12) Ten Cardio Hacks for Fat Loss, Health & Endurance. (3:28) #1 - Split it up. (4:05) #2 - Do it after meals. (8:13) #3 - Walking is the best for LISS. (11:20) #4 - HIIT for less time, more impact. (13:34) #5 - Do it after strength training. (15:29) #6 - Combine it with something growth-minded. (16:35) #7 - Don’t overdo it! (17:57) #8 – Play. (20:36) #9 – The more technical, the more you need to treat it like PRACTICE. (23:15) #10- Do high-rep squats and supersets. (25:26) 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. ** August Special: MAPS 15 Minutes 50% off! ** Code MUSCLE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 2402: The 5 Reasons Why Wa

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 Secret Workout Program Hacks for Maximum Gains. (1:51) Red light to improve your brain. (23:56) Sal’s relation to a Pope! (27:47) Andrew Tate vs. Aubrey Marcus: Why they are bad for young males. (34:03) Fitness is an INCREDIBLE vehicle to help break substance abuse. (44:45) Muscle worship. (46:47) Has technology really benefited us? (54:11) #ListenerLive question #1 – When I’m dedicating time in the gym to mobility work, should I focus only on the limited side or is it better to split the work 50/50 between both sides? Or something in between? (1:02:53) #ListenerLive question #2 – What advice do you have for raising kids to have a healthy relationship with food? (1:15:49) #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I break out of this fear of not looking how I want? Or break free from my bondage to the gym? (1:33:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump,

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: Ten Ways to Dramatically Improve Workout Consistency. (1:31) One of the EASIEST ways to bump protein and cut calories. (27:47) When you have kids, it’s not about you and it’s about them. (31:01) Make Orwell fiction again. (37:07) Diet is religion. (39:01) Exercise and depression. (42:01) Green Juice makes you feel good. (52:17) #Quah question #1 – I love your guys' programs. I do see people comment about how Arnold presses are a terrible movement. I do see you guys have them in your programming. How do you feel about the negative comments towards that exercise? (54:54) #Quah question #2 – What is the ideal mindset to have for people starting their health and fitness journey? (58:21) #Quah question #3 – What is something I can do during long rest periods? I want to avoid phones as much as I can, only tracking

How Undereating is Making You Fat and Unhealthy Why this is frustrating for the average person. (1:21) 8 Ways Undereating is Making You Fat and Unhealthy #1 - You lose weight, but half is muscle. (3:58) #2 - You can’t recover from workouts. (8:44) #3 - Performance sucks. (11:15) #4 - Sleep is affected negatively. (13:11) #5 - More likely to be depressed and anxious. (14:27) #6 - Nutrient deficiencies. (16:53) #7 - Hormone imbalances. (18:51) #8 - Leads to eventual binging. (21:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Manukora for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP and save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit! ** July Special: MAPS Split or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Average Grip Strength in Men and Women Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 4 Secret Hacks for Superhuman Strength. (2:08) The benefits of egg protein. (27:04) This is 40. (31:22) Hours of fun and activity for your kids! (37:56) Mind Pump Recommends Parenting: Getting It Right book. (40:54) Probiotics for better performance. (52:18) The most tone-deaf group of individuals. (57:07) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there any value in borrowing volume to lagging body parts in a cut? (1:05:51) #ListenerLive question #2 – If you were me (pivoting away from CrossFit), what program/practices would you recommend? (1:17:55) #ListenerLive question #3 – Given my low cortisol, hormonal profile, and goal of body recomposition (not weight loss), what MAPS program would you recommend? How should I adjust training frequency or volume to support recovery, cortisol balance, and lean muscle gain without overshooting it? (1:25:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask

Top 7 Underrated Supplements Top 7 Underrated Supplements. (1:11) #1 - Vitamin D. (50%) take 2000-4000iu. (2:01) #2 - Vitamin k2. (97%) 100micrograms a day. (8:48) #3 - NAC. 600-1800mgs a day. (11:52) #4 - Berberine. 500mgs 3x day w/food. (13:23) #5 - Glycine. Take before bed on an empty stomach. (15:34) #6 - Choline. 500-2000mgs a day. (17:04) #7 - Grape seed extract. 100-300mgs daily. (21:18) 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. ** July Special: MAPS Split or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Vitamin D Supplementation Improves Pathological Complete Response in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial Vitamin D and Calcium for the Prevention of Fracture: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Vitamin D supplementation to prevent acute respiratory infections: systematic revi

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 9 Exercises for Each Body Part Based on EMG Research. (1:49) Addressing price concerns of the face serum from Caldera. (26:20) When Elmo gets hacked! (28:07) It’s getting wild out there on social media. (29:54) Shout out to the John Delony Show. (32:23) Horrific surrogate situation. (37:03) How inactive are we that our brains are atrophying? (43:42) Prediabetes in teens. (45:23) ‘Feral Summer’ trend. (48:33) Green juice to reduce inflammation. (57:04) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice for losing weight without taking phentermine? (59:29) #ListenerLive question #2 – From your perspective of high school programming, how do you think I should move forward with a very morbidly obese student? (1:10:52) #ListenerLive question #3 –  What program would be the best to optimize my benefits with my new hormone protocol? (1:28:03) #ListenerLive question #4 – How do you approa

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: 9 Reasons Getting Stronger is the Best Physical Pursuit. (1:58) The different stages of raising a child. (24:07) The ultimate nootropic, methylene blue. (42:27) Peeing outside. (48:16) Sauna/hot tub and sodium. (50:01) When your hormones are feeling REALLY good. (52:06) Kids say the darndest things. (56:00) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on day-long workouts? I work from home most days, and I like to spread my workout throughout the day. (57:45) #Quah question #2 – How to break through plateaus? I've been stuck on preacher curls, among other exercises, for two months. (1:02:39) #Quah question #3 – I’m about as beginner as a beginner can get when it comes to lifting, to the point that I don’t know how to get started, and I have no clue what my baseline is. Do I just go to the weight bench and thro

 5 Easy Steps to Lose 15 lbs. in 60 Days 5 Easy Steps to Lose 15 lbs. in 60 Days. (1:24) #1 - Only eat real food. (3:36) #2 - Eat target body weight in protein and eat it first. (6:30) #3 - Eat sitting, with no distractions. (10:42) #4 – Full-body strength training 2-3 days a week. (14:19) #5 - Walk 10 mins after every meal. (17:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Unlock sharper focus and support long-term brain health with Ketone-IQ—clean brain fuel for deep work, mental clarity, and sustained energy with no crash. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment at https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP July Special: MAPS Split or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump #2602: The Top Meats, Fruits & Veggies for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump #2402:

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 10 Signs You May Benefit from Hormone Therapy. (2:26) Justin’s NASCAR experience. (27:41) To share or not to share. (36:51) Incredible brain studies using Brain.fm. (41:52) This is not financial advice. (48:00) Cannabinoids and heart health. (51:13) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I heal my relationship with food? (57:27) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there any difference in strength results between a conventional back squat compared to using the safety squat bar? (1:12:42) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are the signs your calories are too low? (1:16:39) #ListenerLive question #4 – What program should I run after going through the RGB bundle? (1:30:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. **

Over 40 Muscle Building & Fat Loss Shortcuts with Stan Efferding The impact of ‘island time’ on his overall health. (3:16) Shakes are for fakes, eat steaks! (11:55) Supplementation vs whole foods. (16:22) Busting cholesterol myths. (18:18) Energy intake versus energy expenditure with weight loss. (19:48) The components of lifting responsibly as you age. (25:14) Doing the least amount as possible to elicit the most amount of change. (39:08) The benefits of isometrics. (44:21) Eliminating junk volume. (53:19) The value trigger sessions. (58:03) His attitude toward sodium. (1:00:30) Peptide intervention: The good, the bad, and the ugly. (1:12:54) 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** July Special: MAPS Split or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Vertical Diet | By Stan Efferding Who