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: Is hormone therapy actually healthy? (2:20) There is not a lot from an appearance standpoint that being healthy & fit won't fix. (18:27) Are women harder on each other? (23:00) How social media is changing culture and social dynamics. (27:04) A meal replacement shake that is high on quality and tastes good! (37:02) Should you do a 'parasite cleanse'? (39:59) Sex and cults. (44:57) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Looking for career advice regarding getting a personal training job without sales experience. (54:17) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Is it possible to recover from stress-related symptoms after intense training and low-body fat levels? (1:08:14) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How do I know when I've tipped the scales on stress, and I need to pull back? (1:18:55) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Advice on starting a podcast about physician wellness. (1:31:12) Related Links/Product

Mind Pump Fit Tip: When Pushing Fat Loss is the Wrong Move for Your Body. (2:11) The benefits of NAD and the difference in liposomal technology. (22:00) Stubbornness as a superpower. (26:08) Building leg stamina, and why what you're avoiding is probably best for you. (29:45) Is this generation too isolated? (34:19) Making the case for regulation. (46:33) Buyer beware: Red-light therapy devices. (50:35) Autism Barbie. (56:26) Feeling good about the current state of writing on television. (57:16) Rage bait and algorithm hacks. (59:25) #Quah question #1 – My quads are always sore after squats, lunges, etc. and then stay sore for days later. I warm up and stretch after. I try to progress but not go too heavy when my muscles ache. What else can I do to alleviate that pain? (1:04:19) #Quah question #2 – Any tips for perpetually tight hips? I have a desk job, but I do lots of walking and foam rolling several times a week. (1:05:48) #Quah question #3 – What's the best way to preserve as much

Why Your Butt Is Flat The anatomy of the glute and the role of origin and insertion in genetic differences. (2:03) Don't make these mistakes! (7:20) 5 Reasons Why Your Butt Is Flat #1 - You aren't eating enough. (8:41) #2 - You aren't trying to get strong. (12:06) #3 - You have a sleepy butt. (13:33) #4 - Your intensity is too high. (19:18) #5 - Your intensity is too low. (21:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Build Your Butt Masterclass Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy Mind Pump #2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle Mind Pump #1667: The Best Exercises You Can Do to Develop the Perfect Butt Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Per

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Not Tracking Macros? Here's What 'Good Nutrition' Actually Looks Like. (2:47) Relationship with satiety over the years. (22:27) Destroying the old sodium propaganda with LMNT. (26:54) The detrimental effects of pornography on the brain. (32:16) Speculating on the future of personal training. (41:40) Smart, tiny robots. (46:11) Mind Pump Recommends Eternity on Prime Video. (47:27) Cardio bunny or Muscle mommy? (49:36) The beauty of chasing strength for young girls. (51:18) Wrestling with the inherited traits you see in your children. (55:44) An effective supplement for mental performance. (1:02:14) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I'm struggling to get past the ex-athlete mentality. (1:06:33) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can I use your plans and simply swap out the exercises with the gym ring equivalent? (1:20:06) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Why am I not gaining muscle despite be

 How Do You Make Progress While Traveling An important note for young trainers, and the importance of having a strategy to be successful when you travel. (1:51) Two things to focus on if travel is a regular part of your life, and trying to get fit or maintain a level of fitness. (4:25) 6 Ways You Make Progress While Traveling #1 - Short workout every morning. (5:52) #2 - Walk after meals and during breaks. (11:18) #3 - Bring protein shakes. (13:11) #4 - Eat your bodyweight in grams of protein and eat it first. (15:00) #5 - Fast if no good options. (17:16) #6 - Focus on what's important to avoid rebound. (21:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned The DoorDash Diet Guide – Mind Pump Get 20% off Kion at getkion.com/mindpump ** No code needed automatically applied at check out! ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1555: How to Stay on Track With Your Fitness W

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why Cholesterol Often Goes Up in Midlife (And the Lifestyle Fixes That Work). (2:03) The BIG differences with the updated food pyramid dietary recommendations. (22:09) The problems with Fitness Pharisees. (26:27) Your trainer sucks! (32:43) The crazy/scary technology we don't know about. (36:03) Get your squatter removed today! (39:49) AI wars. (42:03) The amazing health benefits of probiotics. (45:26) The value of a parasite cleanse. (47:16) Get the Build Your Butt Masterclass today, and learn about the problem with competition coaches. (51:45) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Does the amount of weight I am lifting truly matter if the current level feels good to me? (1:01:39) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can testosterone be fixed in women the same way it is in men? (1:10:02) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How best to raise two boys who are built differently and maximize puberty? (1:

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: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)! (1:53) Mind Pump's Vuori favorites. (27:58) The Babe Ruth diet. (29:12) The guys take on the updated food pyramid and its influence on society. (36:53) The biggest jerks in the sea. (41:24) LEGO latest innovation. (47:32) Kids say the cutest things. (49:13) Getting too big for your shirt! (50:58) Promoting cellular repair, strengthening the skin barrier, and reducing inflammation with exosomes. (53:06) #Quah question #1 – How should a female train who has osteoporosis? (1:02:15) #Quah question #2 – How do women know if they need testosterone? Can they even get TRT? What levels are normal for an athletic female age 21? (1:04:01) #Quah question #3 – I've been able to improve all my big lifts and have steadily made progress with strength, but I still find pushu

Go from 30% to 10% Body Fat (Follow These 4 Steps!) Follow these 4 steps CONSISTENTLY for the next 30-60 days and you WILL see long-term results! (1:53) Ideal body fat percentage for men & women. (8:23) Step 1. Strength training 3 days a week/full-body workouts. (12:10) Step 2. Walk 8-10k steps a day. (17:01) Step 3. Avoid all processed food. (20:18) Step 4. Hit your target weight in grams of protein. (24:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Transform 50% off! ** Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout. ** Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Superbowl Code '"MINDPUMP26"" for 15% for first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack). ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health 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 Fit Tip: The Magic Macronutrient: The Power of Protein. (2:37) The crazy story of how FedEx almost went bankrupt! (24:33) Going down the 'Squatter Hunter' rabbit hole. (27:32) Approved drugs that get taken off the market. (33:06) Holding your breath to get your way. (39:23) Biggest tantrums. (41:12) Why children save their hardest emotion for their mother. (43:08) The hidden benefits of Shilajit. (49:44) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Are you genetically limited to gaining more mass? (58:12) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Advice on progressing my lifting, setting new goals, and modifying the MAPS programs for five days per week. (1:08:19) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Can you recommend how I can now go on a cut while ensuring I don't hurt my neck while doing exercises? (1:27:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com  Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 20% off. Give

Build Your Butt Masterclass Four reasons people aren't building their butts (DON'T make these mistakes): (1:34) 1. The wrong exercises. (2:33) 2. Not lifting heavy. (8:24) 3. Not eating in a bulk. (16:26) 4. Can't connect to glutes. (21:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Build Your Butt Masterclass Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP Buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1667: The Best Exercises You Can Do to Develop the Perfect Butt Mind Pump #2265: Why Powerlifting is Better Than Bodybuilding Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Mind Pump #2517: Hip Thrusts vs Squats… Which Builds a Rounder Butt? Mind Pump Podcast – Yo

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Awesome Side Effects of Fitness. (2:20) New kind of soda that combines the classic soda taste with the benefits of a functional ingredient blend to support digestive health. (24:41) Kids love metal. (28:20) Reflecting on traits your kids have that you share (good and bad). (29:43) The mischievous and nefarious acts of AI. (46:10) Improving your liver health with Dose. (52:26) The future of crypto. (56:45) A real-life American hero. (58:08) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Needing advice regarding a strength imbalance and localized fat storage patterns. (1:03:40) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How do you hit your protein daily goals without raising your cholesterol? (1:06:52) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How to program prepping for a half-marathon and deadlifting competition? (1:13:55) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Any tips or advice to help improve my deadlift? (1:23:27) Related Links/

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: The Surprising Benefits of Gaining Body Fat. (2:27) How Adam is supplementing EAA's to get the benefits of a high-protein diet. (18:17) Trainer wisdom. (24:13) Rocky Marciano's RELENTLESS training routine. (35:53) Silly things we did without tech. (41:32) Is creativity lost with the youth? (45:27) A scary lie women are fed. (49:14) High-protein snacks that taste GREAT! (56:43) #Quah question #1 – Do you guys have any thoughts on "butt-wink" when squatting? I've heard there's not a real concern. (59:40) #Quah question #2 – Should rest periods strictly be measured by time, or can heart rate be a gauge as well? (1:05:00) #Quah question #3 – Will taking creatine with or close to the consumption of caffeine make it ineffective? (1:07:15) #Quah question #4 – The front of my hips are perpetually sore lately. I f

How to Stay on Track without Cooking or Meal Prepping (DoorDash Diet) It's possible to get in shape if you know what you are doing. (1:52) Meal prepping is best, but CONVENIENCE is a real value. (3:10) General Rules on How to Stay on Track without Cooking or Meal Prepping. (6:35) #1 – Prioritize protein. (7:00) #2 – Overestimate the calories. (10:18) #3 – Avoid fried foods, sugar, and carb-centric meals. (12:09) #4 – Put sauces on the side. (16:29) #5 – Think about order AHEAD of time. (18:06) #6 – GOOD options. (19:48) #7 – Mind Pump DoorDash Diet Guide! (21:49) 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 January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance!

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Become a Bodybuilder AND Run a Marathon! Here is How. (3:05) Red-light therapy for muscle gains! (26:48) Bathroom habits. (31:28) Daycare fraud. (34:12) ADHD drugs don't work the way we thought. (37:22) Video games and technology, the ultimate babysitter. (40:28) A not-so-known supplement for heart health. (45:23) Full-body MRI scan results. (46:25) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Looking for training and diet advice going into the New Year. (54:42) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – What does long term "maintenance" look like? (1:03:46) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Wanting to find a balance between gaining strength, building my endurance, and losing stubborn belly fat. (1:19:32) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Needing some guidance and help on breaking an exercise addiction and overeating fear. (1:39:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.m

Prediction on flow of gym traffic for 2026. (1:32) The Ozempic weight-loss strategy. (4:51) Biggest bang for your buck style of training. (8:17) The #1 reason most people fail on their New Year's resolutions. (9:59) How much strength training is required? (11:14) Priming vs. warm-up. (14:45) The value of the stability ball for beginners. (18:23) How do I measure progress? (21:46) The importance of daily movement. (24:24) What fat loss looks like with strength training. (28:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Starter 50% off! **Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout. ** Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Simple Ways to Accelerate Fat Loss FAST! (2:16) AI is a TERRIBLE coach or trainer and the value of human connection. (25:26) Shout out to Caldera! (46:30) Shout out to Gabrielle Lyon and the Forever Strong Experience. (48:47) How long should the average person spend in the gym? (51:48) Success is NOT just about making money. (57:50) Higher doses of creatine can erase the measurable effects of sleep deprivation. (1:03:44) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Why is my HRV low despite tracking macros, adjusting training, and managing stress while aiming to lose weight and body fat? (1:06:44) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How to determine what weight to lift when not using percentages based on your 1-rep max. (1:18:20) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How can I balance giving God the glory for training others while also having the desire to be financially successful with it? (1:26:14) Related Li

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: Eat as Much as You Want, but Don't Get Fat (JUST follow these 2 rules). (2:28) The disturbing "Doll mom" trend. (25:03) Has masculinity always been more fragile than femininity? (31:10) The practice of writing down failures and revisiting later what you learned from them. (32:25) Fun Facts with Justin: Toad mutation. (39:06) Mystery Our Place unboxing. (40:55) The value of getting a full-body scan. (45:20) The impact of higher doses of creatine. (51:51) Glycerol for better pumps. (54:26) #Quah question #1 – I want to build muscle but also start BJJ this year as a 41-year-old. Is it possible? If so, how should I program? (57:24) #Quah question #2 – What are some recommended movements and/or routines for joint instability? (1:00:22) #Quah question #3 – At what age did you realize you no longer needed to h

Endlessly beginning and living to express yourself at the highest level. (2:31) "Those who live truly, shall see truly." Her introduction and special connection to Mind Pump. (5:40) Creating the trend, not following the trend. (12:47) Factors that keep the vitality of a relationship intact. (18:36) The difference between teammates and friends. (32:14) The conflicting feelings growing in the public eye. (36:46) Stay authentic. (46:04) The lives lived during Mind Pump's tenure. (49:44) Pivoting the business, stretching your capacity, and the value of a GOOD personal trainer. (59:04) "Would you have it any other way." (1:04:50) The myth of having certainty. (1:07:36) Making peace with the worst outcome. (1:09:49) Breaking through limiting beliefs. (1:11:53) Being the example. (1:18:04) How to develop good masculinity. (1:20:22) Highlighting not so seen honorable traits. (1:24:18) Where do you hope to be 10 years from now? (1:47:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Ways to Predict Mortality (NO BLOOD TEST REQUIRED). (2:27) Good and bad news for young men. (22:20) Reducing your calories without eating less by going grass-fed. (35:26) Runit is invading America. (40:16) Speaking identity into your children. (45:12) Sal has an athlete on his hands. (49:58) LMNT has single-handedly created this new electrolyte market. (52:49) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I train hard and feel great, but I don't feel like it's translating to everyday life. What am I missing? (55:29) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Needing some advice on my current aggressive fat loss and body recomposition journey. (1:07:55) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – What's your typical recommended rest between sets? (1:17:50) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Needing guidance on my fitness path and seeking advice on training, macros, and whether you offer personal training. (1:25:08) Related Links/P

MAPS 15 Symmetry The value of running blocks of unilateral training. (1:07) Balancing the body from right to left. (4:42) Breaking down the components of MAPS 15 Symmetry. (8:40) Using unilateral training as a form of corrective exercise. (13:47) 15 minutes to get back on track after the holidays! (15:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS 15 Symmetry 50% off from Dec. 28-Jan. 3rd 2026. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1790: The Secret to an Attractive & Functional Body Mind Pump #2555: The Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources