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: If you want your clients to succeed, you MUST focus on their mind/their psychology. (1:52) The better strategy when it comes to nutrition and dieting. (7:07) The INCREDIBLE benefits of walking after eating. (13:11) Kids say the darndest things. (14:54) The balancing act of influencing your kids to play sports. (17:17) Storytelling with Mind Pump. (22:58) Need more Caldera? (25:27) We are about to see the world of performance-enhancing drugs explode! (28:50) Crazy survival story! (42:00) Reimagining the jail industrial complex. (45:30) Come see Mind Pump Live and learn more about the cutting science of peptides! (55:17) #ListenerLive question #1 - Can an imbalance in my back be causing more pain when flat bench pressing? (57:15) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I eat high protein on

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: There is NO secret time to eat to lose body fat and build muscle. Listen to your body! (1:58) Boost your mood with Happy Drops from Organifi! (11:00) Slimy or fair game? The trend of hijacking your name, image and/or likeness to sell other brands' products’. (18:37) Posture straps, beneficial or a waste of money? (24:27) Natural signs of beauty that display good health vs. societal imposed ideals of beauty. (29:18) Should the death penalty exist? (34:43) The top things in science that are the murkiest, and the importance of admitting when you are wrong. (43:05) Why the delivery method matters when it comes to taking probiotics for the gut. (48:04) Mind Pump’s excitement for their car track day in Vegas. (50:32) Integrating new tech into old-school methods. (54:20) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:01:06) #

The importance of making time for yourself. (1:30) The MASSIVE misconception that you must sacrifice something. (6:38) Four Ways Prioritizing Your Fitness Makes You a Better Mom #1 - Fitness improves your ability to deal with stress. (8:02) #2 - Exercise is a proven anxiolytic/antidepressant. (13:35) #3 - Take some time away for sanity. (19:06) #4 - It’s pro-self-care. (22:09) The key is to train PROPERLY. Consider these metrics. (24:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 20% off your first order ** Mother’s Day Special (Fit Mom Bundle, Bikini Bundle, Fabulous 40’s Bundle, or Build Your Butt Bundle) 60% off! Code MOM60 at checkout Don't miss our Mother's Day Sale on now through May 1st! BOGO 50% off select items.  Shop Now! May Promotion: MAPS Strong | MAPS Powerlift 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 1802: Seven Surprising Benefits Of Exercise The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – M

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: When it’s important to START with an isolation lift before a compound lift. (1:57) Mind Pump Recommends, The John Delony Show – She Wants More Sex Than I Do. (12:41) Why the guys LOVE live events. (20:13) Do anti-inflammatories stunt growth? (25:04) The internet is undefeated. (30:57) Reimagining the education system. (32:21) Recreational cannabis use connected to cognitive decline. (34:53) How the media likes to demonize exercise. (41:01) Mind Pump Recommends, PBD Podcast with Suge Knight. (43:30) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (53:01) #ListenerLive question #1 – As I get closer to my upcoming season this fall, how can I continue to gain muscle while also balancing/focusing on playing soccer? What program do you recommend for these two stages? (53:33) #ListenerLive question #2 – I am cur

The most challenging calls he has received. (1:24) The shift in divorce statistics. (6:29) Why men need work, family, and a higher purpose. (9:59) You can’t do anything hard based on feel. (15:43) The new rules for a successful marriage. (17:55) The power in celebrating wins and being accountable. (20:04) Lessons in communicating with the opposite sex. (26:41) Vulnerability is an act of courage. (35:51) Do people have a distorted view of divorce? (37:53) Love is a choice. (40:30) The importance of having a set of family values. (42:46) The value of having good friends outside your marriage. (48:58) Practices of successful families. (50:14) Is it necessary for your partner to have things in common with you? (51:43) How to navigate social media with your kids as a parent. (53:00) The impact of pornography on the younger generation and society. (1:07:29) Small practices that go a long way in a successful marriage. (1:11:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Listen to the Dr.

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: ADD, don’t subtract, to your diet to lose weight. (1:45) Once a child of God, always a child of God. (11:07) Cautioning the audience on the impact of GLP-1s. (17:00) If you want to sleep hard, take Lunar. (40:35) Daddy’s little girl. (42:20) Boys and digging holes. (45:05) When your card collection pays off. (47:36) Mind Pump Recommends, Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure on Peacock. (52:39) Stay consistent with Entera for continued results. (54:24) Odd proposal locations and chasing virality. (56:31) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:02:24) #ListenerLive question #1 - How should I approach diet and exercise when coming off GLP-1 agonists? (1:04:02) #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I be adding back the calories that I burn through exercise into my base calories? (1:24:40) #ListenerLive question #3 – How do you know if you have a healthy body type? (1:32:52) #ListenerLive q

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Both the present you and the future you benefit from when you sacrifice the RIGHT why. (1:52) Why Mind Pump’s steers from before & after’s. (19:30) Proud leader moments. (23:33) Kids say the darndest things. (34:03) Organifi products FLY off the shelves! (35:50) Gummies vs. pills. (37:06) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (43:17) Try Brain.fm, MIND BLOWN! (45:22) The difference between nerve and muscle pain. (48:32) See Mind Pump, LIVE in Las Vegas! (52:54) #Quah question #1 - Is just weightlifting 3x a week good enough for overall health and longevity? Also, does weightlifting affect your cardiovascular health in any way? (57:59) #Quah question #2 - Where do you classify lunges? They aren't in the big 5 but I'd love some insight into the value of them and their variations. (1:02:07) #Quah question #3 - Why is the body so st

How the hips are the center of ALL your power. (2:42) Five reasons WHY your butt won’t grow and HOW to make it grow. #1 - Not Training Frequently: Train your butt three days a week. (7:58) #2 - Doing the Wrong Exercises: Do squats, hip thrusts, and deadlifts. (15:15) #3 - Sleep 9 hours. (19:12) #4 - Change the reps. (21:51) #5 - Eat more (Eat high protein). (25:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1370: The 4 Reasons Your Butt Is Not Building Mind Pump #1785: Why Most Women Fail At Developing Their Butt Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science Of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras Mind Pump #1667: The Best Exercises You Can Do To Develop The Perfect Butt Sleep Deprivation: Effects on Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How To Bulk And Cut The Secret To A Great Butt

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: Work on sleep. It will make everything else better. (2:17) Signs we are having sex tonight. (15:16) Sal’s a terrible patient. (18:38) Getting your first pimple. (20:42) Bad food diets and the worst fast food. (23:19) At what point will the GLP-1s be used to save money? (29:33) When are they going to stop comparing us to apes? (33:27) The value of sports. (35:23) A test of patience. (41:35) The biggest advocate for Ned. (44:01) The appeal of Dubai. (45:25) NBA players are a different breed. (49:04) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (54:17) #ListenerLive question #1 - How should I go about reversing out of the prep phase after the show? (59:37) #ListenerLive question #2 - What should I do to build my glutes? (1:14:46) #ListenerLive question #3 - How much does MAPS Oldtime Strength corr

The power of the scale. (1:25) Why it’s irrelevant. (6:02) Four reasons why you should THROW AWAY your scale! #1 - It doesn’t measure body composition. (11:49) #2 - It takes our focus off other metrics. (14:31) #3 - It can mess with our heads. (21:46) #4 - Weight can fluctuate from day to day. (26:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, NASM is offering their CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) Premium for the Price of Self-Study ($899) usually $1,249. Get All Inclusive for the Price of Premium ($1179) $1899 $151/mo. April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1917: Ten Common Traits Of Fit & Healthy People Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy 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: If you have a body part that seems to be lagging, don’t go heavier, go LIGHTER. (1:35) Connecting and disconnecting. (11:07) Understanding what is developmentally appropriate. (17:49) Owning up as a parent. (25:04) The favorite host results are in! (29:49) The best immune-boosting supplements for kids. (30:23) Eggs are NOT bad for you. (33:13) GLP-1 agonists’ impact on society and Adam. (35:56) Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE 3-Day Trainer Seminar. (50:39) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I increase my muscle mass and gain strength in that short time frame? (51:51) #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I or should I not do the trigger sessions if I’m doing MAPS Anabolic Advanced? (1:00:45) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I choose which parts of a demanding program like Performance I in

Mind Pump Fit Tip: MANAGE your algorithms. (1:41) Shout out to Dr. John Delony. (14:29) Sal’s vasectomy experience. (16:49) Why Sal is dropping the ‘wife beater’ when working out. (24:00) Adam’s latest Tirzepetide challenge. (26:12) The homelessness epidemic in California. (39:51) The state of the economy. (43:54) Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (49:42) #Quah question #1 - As a 48-year-old male I’m having a tough time with increasing the overhead press. What would you recommend as a “Z” press progression? (58:43) #Quah question #2 - Is 30G of protein powder the same as 30G of animal-sourced protein? What are the differences in terms of how much we absorb? (1:02:50) #Quah question #3 - How does the body actually lose or burn fat? Do you sweat it out, breathe it out or is it something else? (1:07:29) #Quah question #4 - I made tremendous strength gains through Anabolic. I put 50 lbs. on my squat and 130 lbs. on my deadlift. I’ve done this w/o straps or a belt. At what point shou

Why they started the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:26) How did they meet? (3:22) Getting close through the shared suffering of training Gary Vaynerchuk. (5:39) The inspiration behind how their podcast was born. (22:03) The needs they wanted to fill in the fitness space. (26:02) Do you want to be a coach or a CEO? (33:14) Online vs. in-person coach. (34:38) The characteristics of coaches who have built a good/sustainable career. (39:07) How social media can feed your insecurities and narcissism. (46:35) Are we getting better or worse as a society due to access to information? (48:39) Be great at one. (52:45) Realistic expectations for new coaches or trainers starting their business. (54:50) Explaining the process of the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:00:30) How GLP-1 agonist peptides, like Semaglutide and Tirzepetide, will impact the fitness & health space. (1:07:39) The value of having a mentor who has been there and done it. (1:30:05) Creating impact. (1:31:44) What w

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: The value of the workout is NOT about the calorie burn. It’s about the adaptation. (2:22) Mind Pump Live is BACK! (11:05) Doug is a funny bear. (13:16) Having self-awareness and focusing on what you’re good at. (18:45) Caldera works for ALL skin types. (23:40) Acquired savant syndrome. (26:55) How people get misled by articles about economics. (33:31) The misconception that money equals happiness. (35:38) Conspiracies, another way to divide us? (42:00) When the party vibes get weird. (49:25) Joy Mode is the BEST pre-workout for pumps. (54:42) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (57:31) #ListenerLive question #1 - At what point do personal athletic pursuits become complicated and demanding enough that it becomes worth it to hire a trainer? (59:03) #ListenerLive question #2 - I'm k

Even ‘good’ workouts can be bad if used by the wrong person. (1:22) Defining a ‘good’ workout. (3:00) Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout. #1 - You aren’t getting stronger or progressing in PERFORMANCE. (7:45) #2 - You feel worse after the workout and/or generally. (11:35) #3 - Joint pain. (17:01) #4 - Overemphasis on intensity. (23:38) #5 - Poor sleep. (28:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Entera Skincare 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. ** April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways To Know If Your Workout Is Not Right For You Mind Pump #1095: How To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump #2255: The Smart Way To Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps To Bounce Back From Overtraining Peptide Therapy – Guide to Unlocking Your Body’s Poten

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: If you want to move in a direction where your life changes, having a mentor or a guide is your best bet. (1:45) Kids say the darndest things. (13:04) Sal’s devastating night of sleep. (14:22) BPC-157's healing ability. (21:38) GLP1’s use for impulsive behavior and another Adam Tirzepetide update. (24:12) Beware of studies. (37:12) Preventable measures to ward off a cold. (40:49) For every one idiot, there is a sea of good stories. (45:08) Celebrity gossip and conspiracies. (49:45) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on natural testosterone enhancers and when to seek out medical intervention? (1:03:17) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best approach to becoming a true hybrid athlete? (1:15:39) #ListenerLive question #3 - Would having an outside source (in this case, the EMS suit

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're going to talk good to anybody, talk good to yourself. (1:40) Reacting to the latest TikTok trend, Trad Wives. (16:00) Trauma lust. (25:04) The evolutionary theory behind strongmen dating tiny women. (33:17) Growth spurts. (35:22) The growth mindset is attached to being a successful personal trainer. (38:54) When people go viral due to hate. (40:52) Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE Peptide Guide. (51:33) #Quah question #1 - How much volume is considered “too much?” How many sets per muscle group should we aim for? 6? 8? 12? (52:41) #Quah question #2 - Do you build cheat days into your nutrition plan? Especially around Birthdays and holidays? (58:51) #Quah question #3 - Can you discuss the differences between processed “unhealthy” foods vs non-processed “unhealthy” foods? I notice there is a massive d

Understanding the difference between what’s optimal, what’s tolerable, and what’s beyond that. (1:51) How healing/recovery is different than adapting. (4:15) The importance of consistency over intensity. (7:12) Signs of overtraining. (9:32) Five Steps to Bounce Back from Overtraining #1 - Take a week off. (16:10) #2 - Get good sleep. (19:54) #3 - Bump calories (protein). (22:55) #4 - Come back with half volume. (24:20) #5 - SLOWLY increase volume (setsXrepsXweight). (26:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Get $200 off plus free shipping on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep. Stay cool this summer with Eight Sleep, now shipping within the USA, Canada, the UK, select countries in the EU, and Australia! ** April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Why Training to Failure

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 can be the solution or the problem. It’s all about HOW you do it. (2:24) Sal’s recent gross discovery. (15:05) Doug Wick. (19:31) When you know something is taking the Western world by storm! (24:17) Adam’s main goal with his Tirzepetide experiment. (25:49) Dad wins. (32:54) Justin’s ‘Yacht Rock’ experience. (34:16) Investing in a personal brand. (36:41) Sal’s proud dad moment. (39:22) Joovv is the REAL deal. (42:48) Social media’s impact on children’s state. (43:36) Shaggy’s voice is a fraud! (51:49) Speculating on the P Diddy conspiracies. (53:15) Adam’s first real dad talk. (59:37) Paleovalley, teenager approved! (1:03:55) Shout out to the FREE Peptide Guide. (1:05:34) #ListenerLive question #1 - What can I do to increase mobility in my shoulders and upper body to r

How your body NEVER loses the ability to adapt. (1:25) Six factors to consider as you age. #1 - Lift weights appropriately (modify). (7:36) #2 - Get good sleep. (15:05) #3 – Hit your protein targets from whole foods. (19:45) #4 - Track energy, libido, sleep quality, mood. (22:46) #5 - Do cardio for health, not calorie burn. (27:29) #6 - Easy lifestyle hacks. (29:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned SPECIAL PROMOTION: MAPS 40+ Half off! ** Code AGE50 at checkout ** For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Muscle Mass and Strength Gains Following Resistance Exercise Training in Older Adults 65-75 Years and Older Adults Above 85 Years Mind Pump #1802: Seven Surprising Benefits Of Exercise Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fat Loss And Overall Health Jet lag disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscl