Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

The trap of arrival fallacy. (2:40) Four ways to set the RIGHT expectation instead of aiming to hit a goal. #1 - Focus on the process. (9:48) #2 - Be present (stop living in the future). (16:33) #3 - Focus on what makes people happy (purpose, connection, spiritual practice, wanting less, and health, not looks). (24:51) #4 - Practice gratitude. (28:17) Personal hacks that have been successful for the guys. (32:44) 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** Special Launch: Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course ** Promo code 200OFF at checkout for $200 off ** January Promotion: New Year’s Resolutions Special Offers!! New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle Body | Transformation Bundle 2.0  Mind Pump #1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*Ck WHAT THE LONGEST STUDY ON H

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 #1 thing that will cause the BIGGEST positive impact on your health, fat loss, and muscle gain is SLEEP! (2:51) How sports are the greatest example of evolution. (16:13) The crazy evolution of TVs. (20:02) The benefits of raw vs. traditional milk. (24:43) ‘Dark’ milk. (28:53) Fun Facts with Justin: The real-life Popeye. (36:21) Constructing your favorite childhood sandwich. (39:25) Singing risqué lyrics with your son. (42:35) Adam’s “dad-win” with his son. (46:18) An alternate male contraceptive to a vasectomy. (48:47) Hulk Hogan gets baptized. (55:53) Shout out to Father Steve Grunow. (57:07) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice or experience working with post-op hip replacement surgery clients, getting stronger in different ways while healing, and taking into consideration pos

The difference between how he applies or approaches training his athletes vs. how other athletes try to improve speed, power, and performance. (2:39) It’s a family business! His background in the training space. (4:52) The components that contribute to speed and how you train for it. (6:47) Fatigue is the enemy. (8:19) “If there’s a PR done in practice, you’re done with that session immediately.” (11:08) Getting the client to adapt to the philosophy. (15:49) The power of the central nervous system. (18:26) How a warmup looks for one of his athletes. (21:21) How the assessment process changes with various levels of athlete. (26:00) Sleep is the #1 supplement. (28:10) The fine line between using technology and simply kicking ass. (32:00) Building upon the foundation built over years of experience and great mentors. (35:03) The influence of various sports methods on how he programs. (37:18) The three most important exercises for football players. (39:20) The concept of ‘slack and co

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 very act of being healthy or pursuing health is REBELLION! Welcome to the war! (2:12) Politicians are ugly actors. (18:05) Potty-training experiences. (24:34) Wrestling with manufacturing adversity with your kids. (30:52) The Spiderpillar and living the vagabond lifestyle. (41:43) Insulin resistance and its connection to blood viscosity. (51:26) Bringing the guys back to their passion for training trainers. (54:01) ‘Red Juice’ to the rescue! (57:35) Shout out to How to Do the Work, a book by Dr. Nicole LePera. (1:01:35) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there such a thing as too much protein that I intake during the day? (1:02:58) #ListenerLive question #2 - I have pain in my shoulder. Is this something that I can fix myself, or is this something I should see a chiropractor and/or physic

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: Use strength training to combat the negative effects of getting older. (2:37) A young boy’s energy holds NO bounds. (19:02) Losing sleep over releasing ChatGPT into the world. (32:59) Are streaming services being primed for disruption? (34:53) What’s Mind Pump watching? (40:50) Fun Facts with Justin: Night vision goggles. (48:48) Using peptides with Caldera for skin health. (50:20) The power that your diet has on your mental health. (55:56) Shout out to The Pursuit of Wellness Podcast: Ep. 64 – How to Lose Weight, Gain Muscle & Feel Your Best w/ Sal Di Stefano of Mind Pump. (59:27) #Quah question #1 - What is the difference between a trap bar for deadlifts and a straight bar? I was listening to Rogan, and he said they are safer. Should I be using a trap bar? (1:00:23) #Quah question #2 - What are the p

Introducing the Mind Pump Fitness Coaching course! Introducing the Mind Pump Fitness Coaching course! Why did we do this and why did we wait so long? (3:53) Moving the needle to build successful personal trainers. (14:20) Why is this profession so unique? (17:09) Who this course ISN’T for. (23:15) Mind Pump’s BIG goal. (27:14) The Personal Trainer Tao. (28:28) Ten Modules of Information. #1 - Training people in different arenas. (29:37) #2 - Working with different client demographics. (38:21) #3 – Tackling imposter syndrome. (41:48) #4 - How to get educated. (45:28) #5 - Marketing & lead generation. (47:19) #6 - Sales, closing & retention. (54:22) #7 - How to do and use assessments to get clients and sell big packages. (57:46) #8 - Workout programming. (1:03:33) #9 - Diet, things that work & things that don’t. (1:03:48) #10 - Trainer hacks. (1:06:08) What bonuses are included in the launch? (1:06:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Launch: Mind Pump

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three 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: Ladies, if you want to lose weight TRAIN and EAT like a BODYBUILDER! (2:51) How fitness is an amazing vehicle for growth! (12:16) Weird News with Sal: Jewish tunnels. (22:41) Kat Williams unleashed, and the future of influence. (28:04) Such a teenage boy thing to do. (35:48) The feud between the billionaires: Elon vs. Cuban. (42:00) Butcher Box’s BIGGEST giveaway! (46:00) You can only leverage up to so much. (49:11) A new drug that could extend dogs’ lives! (52:26) You FEEL Ned. (55:34) Dihexa GLP-1 puts all the other nootropics to shame! (57:43) Shout out to Brian Kula. (1:06:00) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a universe where I can continue intense fitness, while also healing my back and continuing to strength train? (1:08:28) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are your thoug

The guy’s first experiences with the law of thermodynamics. (1:41) Defining the law of thermodynamics and how your metabolism is adaptive. (7:58) Highlighting how difficult this can be even with TRAINERS. (21:28) Signals to teach your body (and what not to) to get leaner and burn more calories.  #1 – Strength train and eat a high-protein diet. (25:01) #2 - Building muscle requires fuel and tells the body it’s safe to burn more. (27:50) #3 - Eating too little tells the body to slow down (pairs muscle down). (30:28) #4 - Eating too little reduces anabolic hormones and raises catabolic hormones. (31:15) Communicating this message to a client. (35:40) 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. ** Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 January Promotion: New Year’s Resolutions Special Offers!! New to Weigh

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: Strength is a SKILL! (2:02) New product alert from Legion! Improving the pump/endurance without the jitters. (14:14) Mind Pump Recommends, The Creator on Apple+. (24:39) Mind Pump Recommends, Bitconned on Netflix. (29:00) Shout out to John Dorsey. (32:21) Weird news with Sal: Miami aliens. (36:30) Conspiracy Corner with Mind Pump: Epstein list. (48:50) Kat Williams goes off! (54:10) The shilajit gummies from Organifi are a HIT! (55:36) Sal is staying authentic with the audience. (57:47) Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (1:03:40) #ListenerLive question #1 - Does a robust strength training practice eventually lead to a reduction in flexibility, absent any mobility training like stretching or yoga? (1:04:49) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any guidance on what I can do to impro

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: Get the type of body you want for overall health in the new year. (1:50) The psychology of exhaustion. (25:25) A losing business strategy vs. brilliant publicity stunt. (28:32) Comedy gold. (31:52) Why does a company have to be everything? (35:13) How the MLM model is distasteful. (37:50) Beating Tetris. (49:29) Billionaire bunkers. (51:08) The importance and value of sodium for health-conscious individuals. (57:21) Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (59:08) #Quah question #1 - In Episode 2239, you discussed the timing of Protein consumption. Do the same principles apply to water hydration? I typically hit my water intake goals by consuming half a gallon before noon. Is that adequate for hydration if I’m only drinking a few cups for the rest of the day? (59:48) #Quah question #2 - Is there mu

Bodybuilders are genetic anomalies. (1:15) The best examples of achievable ‘bodybuilder’ physiques. (2:49) The evolutionary theory behind the attractiveness of a ‘bodybuilding’ physique. (4:07) Can You Look Like a Bodybuilder Without Taking Steroids? (10:56) Five Things to Focus On: #1 – CONSISTENCY. (11:11) #2 - Progressive overload (when appropriate). (16:12) #3 – Strength. (22:22) #4 - The pump. (25:11) #5 - Balanced training. (28:55) The ultimate pathway to build the perfect physique. (31:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Special Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic or MAPS P.E.D. 50% off! ** Promo code BODYBUILDER at checkout ** Steve Reeves - Greatest Physiques Clarence Ross - Greatest Physiques How Larry Scott, the First Mr. Olympia, Changed Bodybuilding Forever Remembering The Bodybuilding Life of Sean Connery Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout Mind Pump #1282: The #

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 MOST effective thing you can do to get in shape is to hire a good trainer or coach. (2:21) Will A.I. solve everything in our lifetime? (22:06) Do cannabis users have higher heavy metals in their bodies? (29:45) Generational differences. (33:36) What makes a movie a sci-fi movie? (40:44) Repopulating your gut, the RIGHT way, with Seed. (44:44) Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (46:47) #ListenerLive question #1 - Could you provide guidance on an appropriate diet for my goals of fat loss, muscle building, and strength for someone with a busy lifestyle? (47:34) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I lose weight without losing strength? (58:20) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is it in my best interest to keep reverse dieting even though my weight might get kind of high and gain more f

His background and how he got into what he is doing today. (2:01) The startling effects of Ambien on special operators. (19:17) Shifting the culture through his private practice. (26:33) “If you’re not sleeping well, you’re not repairing or preparing for tomorrow.” (33:22) The best treatments to decrease brain inflammation. (41:19) The demonization of psychedelics. (45:15) How did he get introduced to peptides? (1:01:28) We evolved to sleep. (1:03:09) Can you develop cortisol resistance? (1:07:50) What is causing the gradual decrease in men’s testosterone? (1:17:57) Peptides for better sleep. (1:20:29) His stress-free checklist for improved sleep. (1:25:17) The badest Seal he ever met and why. (1:37:12) The characteristics of a stellar Navy Seal. (1:40:04) Switching his resentment to a superpower. (1:43:38) His first experiences with psychedelics. (1:47:11) Not repeating the cycle of his parents with the raising of his children. (1:53:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned

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: DON’T think about zebras! If you want to change a behavior, you must replace it with something else first. (2:41) Sal gets personal with his struggles and distractions. (9:51) Why the guys do not like New Year’s resolutions. (22:09) A boy and his truck. (25:53) The next version of the vegan propaganda, You Are What You Eat: A Twin Experiment. (30:20) What happens when people worship the wrong things. (36:04) What makes a piece of meat dry-aged? (39:59) How you slowly become a conspiracy theorist when you get chickens. (45:35) The best survival foods. (46:53) Sal’s joyful Christmas moment with his parents. (48:11) Caldera’s face serum can help reduce inflammation! (51:31) Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (53:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the most effective way t

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 two MOST important things to consider when picking a protein powder. (2:22) New product alert from Paleo Valley, Beef Tallow. (14:29) The guys journey with fast food. (16:45) Justin’s ‘incredible’ DMV experience. (29:31) Fun Facts with Justin: Dogs trained to drive. (31:28) Mind Pump’s holiday traditions. (33:36) Shout out to Mind Pump’s 3-Day Trainer Series! (53:58) #Quah question #1 - Do you think it would be detrimental for someone just to do Zercher squats and not to front squats? What are the unique benefits of each? (55:17) #Quah question #2 - Bulking is a chore. Is there any natural means of increasing appetite? (1:00:07) #Quah question #3 - You guys advocate for more “straight sets with proper rest” which I much prefer myself, but it seems difficult to achieve when it comes to training clients fo

The difference between a holistic and traditional plastic surgeon. (1:55) How there are ‘turf wars’ in ALL of medicine. (5:47) Why did he almost leave medicine? (7:15) An example of when not to do surgery. (9:55) Why it is much harder to say NO to a patient than YES? (11:27) The importance of a health coach. (14:05) The supplements you want to avoid before surgery. (18:53) The do’s and don'ts for women post breast augmentation surgery. (20:18) The truth surrounding breast implant illness. (30:49) Why he is NOT a fan of butt implants. (39:42) How does he reconcile when surgery is NOT right for someone? (48:59) The most common surgeries men are getting. (52:42) When to get liposuction. (55:25) His take on peptides. (59:03) What can you do about thinning hair? (1:00:40) What procedures/treatments will he consider as he ages? (1:06:41) The evolution of his social media rise. (1:09:57) Medicine is NOT what it used to be. (1:15:11) His most rewarding patient. (1:22:04) Relate

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 ULTIMATE form of exercise for longevity is STRENGTH TRAINING. (3:05) Make your ‘health retirement’ much brighter by lifting weights. (14:54) Lost opportunities and lessons learned along the way. (19:15) The problems with realtor influencers. (24:42) Chivalry is not dead. (38:08) Confronting the parents of the bully. (40:06) Red-light therapy can improve eyesight. (47:24) Why Ned’s products stand out above the rest. (53:00) Shout out to Boundless Kitchen by Ben Greenfield. (56:37) #ListenerLive question #1 - What can I do to maintain effective and varied programming within my time and energy constraints? (1:00:32) #ListenerLive question #2 - What program would you recommend running in the off-season of powerlifting? (1:14:01) #ListenerLive question #3 - When I hear you guys talking a

Finding her person and having another baby. (1:37) How things will be different with her parenting this time around. (3:58) The evolution of her podcast. (6:14) I will not provoke an autoimmune disorder so that the public will feel better about the health of my baby.” (11:08) The state of her business. (16:58) Why did she step into the supplement world? (18:08) The importance of picking the right air filter. (20:18) Growing up in the Peterson household. (22:21) Her journey with taking and coming off medications. (25:00) Why she chooses to avoid the mainstream medical system. (33:33) Her experience with home births. (34:58) Does her daughter take after herself? (39:52) How she deals with having dual custody. (41:47) Bringing home boyfriends around her parents. (44:14) Being the gatekeeper of the Peterson brand. (46:42) Impacting the healthcare system. (50:00) All beef all the time. (51:30) Will ARC become an annual thing? (53:13) The importance and value of postpartum physical therapy. (56

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: You can eat A LOT of protein at once or a little bit in small servings. It really DOESN’T make a difference, but there are things you want to consider. (1:59) New product alert from Organifi! Their FIRST EVER Kids product, Easy Greens!! (23:54) The challenges with getting kids to eat well. (26:05) New behaviors in the Mind Pump households. (30:26) The importance of hitting your protein targets. (33:20) When your kids hit your heartstrings. (39:34) Catching your parents in bed. (45:30) Sal showing off for the partners. (48:26) Is Adam warming up to the Cybertruck? (49:46) Favorite cars from childhood. (53:15) Shout out to Layne Norton! (1:03:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you think there’s any benefit to working out under the influence of THC or any drugs that merely act on the mind? (1:04:36) #ListenerLive question #2 - I was thi

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: DON’T avoid all the different types of reps because of some silly study! They ALL have value and can build muscle. (1:55) When the genetic anomaly meets the hardest worker in the room. (13:35) Would you rather be dumb or brilliant? (23:15) Tesla propaganda. (27:13) When company initiatives are about race rather than merit. (29:35) The education disruption is here! (38:27) Legacy media and social media are controlling you. (41:36) Meat dealing Butcher Box. (49:30) Will Sal get a vasectomy? (55:20) Shout out to BallerBusters! (59:02) #Quah question #1 - I’d like to be able to do a muscle up. What should I do to get to that point? (1:01:26) #Quah question #2 - The recommended daily allowance for protein is about .8 grams per KG of body weight per day (about 0.36 grams per pound of body weight) for optimum h