Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Why real fitness & health is rooted in behaviors and consumer demand. (2:00) Five Positive Changes in the Fitness Industry #1 - Strength training is popular (especially for women). (6:18) #2 - More people squatting and deadlifting. (13:16) #3 - New media takes out the old guard. (19:37) #4 - Wearable fitness & health tech. (26:02) #5 - Functional training awareness. (33:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP23 at checkout for 15% off your first order!** Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS Prime Pro 50% off! **Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fat Loss And Overall Health Americans have changed the way they exercise. Here's how gyms are adapting My HONEST Thoughts On Crossfit – Mind Pump Blog

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Physical health is mental health. (2:25) How education might need to make a U-turn. (15:55) How it’s been for Sal having a kid in college. (18:54) The division of labor/team approach to healthy relationships. (21:16) Discipline = freedom. (34:36) Kids say the darndest things. (37:14) Adam’s brilliant side hustle idea. (40:40) A telltale sign that you or a business are crushing. (44:43) Want to stay at a Netflix house? (49:34) Predictions on the impact of student loans being turned back on the economy and internet regulations on free speech. (52:55) Shout out to Jim Kwik. (57:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are the best ways to increase the width of the sides of my quads, as well as the density and protrusion of my hamstrings? (58:52) #ListenerLive question #2 - What would you suggest I do to gain muscle, but also lose body fat? (1:12:13) #ListenerLive question #3 - Ho

This is the second installment with attachment specialist, Adam Lane Smith. Installment #2 – Attachments in your friendships and why friendships are so ABSOLUTELY vital to your well-being. (1:21) What you will learn in this segment. (1:54) Friendlessness is the problem. (3:00) Assess what you got. (6:29) Questions to assess the people in your life to determine if they are worth your time and trust. (11:02) Why friends are the best starting place for fixing your attachment. (17:03) The “I am an anxious person speech” for testing any relationship. (19:37) How to make new friends the easy way. (34:10) The method to solving problems together and opening up. (44:05) The four levels of trust to grow and nurture amazing friendships. (49:03) Previewing installment #3: Dating in the modern world. (54:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit The Attachment Bootcamp for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MIND at checkout for 50% off** Limited time offer exclusively for

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 ways you can make yourself healthier is by training your body's ability to adapt to temperature changes. (1:58) The fascination with the Amish. (22:37) The root of consumerism and advertising. (28:08) Using Entera to thicken your hair. (36:31) The most attractive people in the world. (41:17) Don’t get caught speeding in Georgia. (46:00) Healthier skin with Caldera Lab. (51:42) Shout out to The Century of the Self documentary. (53:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do I build confidence in my squats? (53:56) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are the pros and cons of doing the landmine rotation exercise in different variations? (1:03:26) #ListenerLive question #3 - If you had to pick, what MAPS program would be best for bulking or cutting? (1:12:43) #ListenerLive question #4 -

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: Look to the past! Often, if you live more like the ways we evolved to live, you will solve a lot of your health problems. (2:03) An update on Justin’s Sibo protocol. (16:40) Adam’s design thread group chat. (19:32) The benefits of air purifiers. (20:55) Kids are hilarious. (23:22) Fostering the things your kids are into. (25:47) Old wisdom from the godfathers of fitness. (35:19) The mystery surrounding who wielded the Norimitsu Odachi. (38:21) Sal’s experience with mouth taping. (41:58) The signs your partner wants to have sex. (45:03) Adam the deal maker, (aka likable asshole). (47:25) Fun Facts with Justin: The Time Traveling Hipster. (53:58) New product alert! Shilajit gummies from Organifi. (58:06) Shout out to the Dungeon Crawler Carl Book Series. (1:03:03) #Quah question #1 - How do you fix b

Catching up with the Muscle Doc. (2:40) Introducing Dr. Adeel Khan to the audience. (9:00) How big of an impact does combining their forces make for an athlete? (13:27) At the end of the day, the right compound needs to get to the right place. (15:31) How to regenerate tissue using stem cells and the myths surrounding them. (18:39) Explaining the world’s first reversible plasma gene therapy. (27:04) Intersecting professional sports with medicine. (36:35) The cutting-edge science around intranasal insulin. (47:03) Looking at practicality and real-world evidence. (49:54) Understanding the limitations of what they do. (54:42) How do you know when to correct a movement pattern issue with an athlete or not? (58:10) Is there any tech Jordan appreciates? (1:11:33) Understanding at a skeletal level how muscles protect your body. (1:16:55) Why principles are the core of what informs better research to be done in the first place. (1:19:23) Is creatine the ultimate longevity supplement avai

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 guys with the BIGGEST calves are the ones who don’t even work them out. (2:57) How parents who are too strict raise sneaky kids. (15:34) The controversy surrounding USADA’s split with the UFC. (20:21) Should the consumer stock up on peptides? (23:01) Making the case for using red-light therapy for office workers. (30:36) Mold travels. (36:50) An Italian national treasure. (39:22) An example of what will kill boxing. (44:00) The People of Walmart coloring book. (47:31) Mind Pump Recommends Dune on Netflix. (49:08) Mind Pump only helps create home runs! (50:39) Shout out to ADHdoers. (54:10) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I maximize gains over 50? (59:56) #ListenerLive question #2 - What other options are there for me to get the lower body fat physique that I crave? (1:19:35)

Defining what is fasting. (2:04) The history of fasting. (5:05) The guy’s personal experiences with fasting. (6:23) Why fasting became popular. (13:55) Don’t do it for fat or weight loss. (16:26) Do it for detachment reasons. (23:43) Short fasts vs. long fasts. (25:48) How to prepare for a fast. (30:05) How to get out of a fast. (35:06) Should I work out during a fast? (38:15)  Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Sleep Breakthrough by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** October Promotion: MAPS Bands | The Skinny Guy ‘hardgainer’ Bundle 50% off! **Code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1602: Why Intermittent Fasting Is Bad A Beginner's Guide To Intermittent Fasting - Mind Pump Media Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Media Intermittent Fasting Guide | MAPS Fitness Products For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Mind Pump Podc

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 MAGIC you are looking for is in the work you are AVOIDING. (2:02) The raw strength of Aleksandr Karelin aka The Russian Bear. (17:12) Mind Pump is heading back to Olympia! (19:41) Sasquatch is back! (23:25) Why Seed works differently than other probiotics. (27:03) A case study concerning Dynasty. (29:30) How a pound of muscle is NOT always a pound of muscle. (33:09) Fun Facts with Justin: The origins of Michael Myer’s ‘Halloween’ mask. (46:05) The misconception around social media fame and good business. (56:08) Shout out to Christopher Maznaritz. (57:45) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I continue making progress without risking injuries? (59:21) #ListenerLive question #2 - What can someone over 50 realistically expect regarding muscle growth? (1:11:50) #ListenerLive question

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: Take care of yourself to better take care of others. (2:01) How the cooling pad from Eight Sleep has impacted Adam’s life. (21:17) Don’t poke the momma bear in the morning. (28:24) Parent hack: Books for toys. (36:03) Sal’s latest peptide review: TB-500 and Thymosin Alpha. (38:20) The next propaganda war will be Big Pharma vs. Big Food. (43:12) The ridiculous squatting laws in California. (47:00) Looking for that competitive edge when millions of dollars are on the table. (51:32) Mind Pump Recommends: Beckham on Netflix. (53:26) The Strawberry Walnut & Cream Mind Pump collab with Kreatures of Habit is a HIT! (58:41) Shout out to David Meltzer. (1:02:07) #Quah question #1 - How do I train to failure for the most muscle building when I train alone? (1:03:08) #Quah question #2 - Every time my family s

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the role muscle plays in overall health and longevity. We are not overfat but under-muscled. (1:57) What makes muscle so protective as an organ? (4:51) Why are doctors so slow to change their paradigm of thinking around building muscle? (7:49) How insulin resistance affects the body. (11:47) The disconnect with measuring strength vs. muscle mass. (17:33) If you want to have a healthy brain, MOVE! (22:47) How do we move the needle to get people to lift weights? (27:28) The effect muscle has on hormones. (38:33) Why are nutrition conversations steeped in politics? (46:22) How does building muscle help with organ health? (1:05:45) Why we must stop talking about protein as a generic term. (1:09:19) Creatine is an anti-aging/longevity supplement. (1:14:36) Having concerns over the anti-animal narrative. (1:18:12) The myths surrounding kids and exercise/tech. (1:22:12) How dietary cholesterol can positively affect 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: Lifting to failure can have MASSIVE benefits. However, you have to do it the RIGHT way. These are three tips for failure training. (2:54) The guy’s spending habits and behaviors around money. (22:58) The science behind Seed. (36:03) How Zbiotics stands above all competitors. (40:01) The evolutionary feeling behind the love for your partner after having a kid. (42:51) The difference between father/son, father/daughter dynamics. (49:30) When your wife looks the hottest. (55:32) Another update on Adam’s absence from cannabis and how Ned has helped. (1:00:47) Shout out to Beckham on Netflix. (1:02:50) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do I approach training and dieting post-menopause? (1:05:37) #ListenerLive question #2 - What advice do you have for a first time cut? Will the addition of cardio

In this episode, licensed psychotherapist and highly sought-after Attachment Specialist, Adam Lane Smith, provides actionable insight on how to reclaim respect and care for yourself to improve your life and your relationships. Installment #1: The process to fix your integrated self. To build the BEST attachment with YOU. (2:56) Defining attachment. (3:45) How can this attachment break? (4:34) What you will learn throughout this series. (10:19) Recapping what has been discussed so far. (13:37) Building your moral code in three steps: Define, correct, and improve. (14:45) #1 – Define. (15:34) The ‘240 Method’ to turn your life around and build your legacy. (25:07) #2 – Correct. (31:55) #3 – Improve. (36:21) Starting with self-respect. (39:25) Previewing installment #2: Friendships. (41:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit The Attachment Bootcamp for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MIND at checkout for 50% off** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive of

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 ONE factor that would determine if something was strength training or not would be REST PERIODS. Without rest periods, you are doing cardio with weights. (1:55) The MOST important thing you need to focus on when you cut calories is to find a way NOT to lose muscle. (15:43) A TERRIBLE message to present to people struggling with weight loss. (18:25) Is the FDA dropping the hammer on peptides? (31:09) Animals and drugs. (37:09) Staying consistent with the green juice from Organifi. (40:12) The myth of the Serbian dancing lady and ghost towns. (41:30) How the Paleo Valley chocolate bone broth protein powder is easily digestible. (49:30) The process behind Sal’s recent gun purchase. (51:46) Fascinating homeschooling statistics. (55:18) Shout out to Coleman Hughes. (1:01:48) #ListenerLiv

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: Here’s a good rule of thumb when it comes to your health. NATURAL is better! The second best option is to use products that encourage natural processes. (1:56) The theory behind why guys pull pranks on one another. (31:25) Has Justin’s cheese withdrawal caused some deeper anger issues? (33:25) Another update from Sal on his latest Ketamine therapy session. (41:06) Why electrolyte supplementation is NECESSARY for athletes. (51:48) Too much radical honesty? (56:17) Shout out to Dr. Adeel Khan. (59:15) #Quah question #1 - Does heavy deadlifting on a pull day grow forearms or biceps? (1:02:08) #Quah question #2 - What certifications did you all start with as personal trainers, and did you feel like they helped prepare you to be a personal trainer? (1:08:16) #Quah question #3 - What MAPS programs are you guys cur

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Shawn Stevenson, author of Sleep Smarter, Eat Smarter, and the new Eat Smarter Family Cookbook.  Learning along the way as a parent. (2:29) “Life doesn’t call the qualified. Life qualifies the called.” (5:50) We are a product of our environment but also CREATORS of it. (11:17) Fighting his way through life. (19:39) “What can I do to feel better?” His transformation moment with his health. (28:11) The three things he did to change his health. (36:31) Taking his education into his own hands. (41:31) Tackling the seed oil debate. (50:26) Looking at alternative forms of medicine for clues or hints that science hasn’t looked at yet. (58:49) Why an individual approach is the best. (1:05:56) How your culture controls your choices. (1:09:36) Steps to create a healthier micro-culture in your household. (1:22:16) The impetus behind his new book and what makes it different. (1:36:24) Challenging your children through ‘safe stressors’. (1:47:12

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When all things are equal, a high-protein diet is SUPERIOR. (2:09) How to repair ANY relationship. (27:33) Sal’s NOT a grill guy. (35:28) Who is teaching kids how to be tough anymore? (37:20) Resurrecting childhood videos and reframing things. (48:29) Things you can take with creatine to enhance absorption and make it more effective. (56:13) Shout out to Dr. Becky Kennedy. (59:26) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you have any recommendations or tips on how to get my metabolism back to normal? I’ve struggled immensely with weight gain post-prep, and I’m having a hard time getting my body back to normal. (1:00:42) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I take the skills that I have learned from the good coaches I’ve had at Orangetheory and transition that into weight training? (1:14:48) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to train to support jiu-jitsu? (1:33:29) Related Li

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why women benefit from powerlifting. Powerlifting should NOT be avoided! It’s a phenomenal way to train. (1:55) Seven Ways Powerlifting is Beneficial for Women. #1 - Powerlifting focuses on the big 3 lifts. (8:42) #2 - The goal is objective. (14:38) #3 - Encourages eating in a surplus. (19:05) #4 - Speeds up metabolism. (25:39) #5 - Discourages overtraining. (31:52) #6 - Is empowering. (34:59) #7 - Is a fun and supportive community. (38:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Promo code MINDPUMP23 at checkout for 15% off your first order!"  Special Promotion: MAPS Powerlift HALF OFF! **Coupon code WOMENPOWER at checkout** Mind Pump #1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy Mind Pump #1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies Mind Pum

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: Use red-light therapy to TURBO-CHARGE your mitochondria! (2:31) How NCI continues to level up its live events for all coaches and trainers. (13:03) Sal’s embarrassing moment at the gym. (21:13) How to not be an idiot at the gym. (26:08) Sal’s gym nemesis. (28:53) Adam’s ‘gym membership’ karma. (33:01) Shady business practices. (35:04) The four terrible business ideas in fitness. (41:07) Fascinating statistics of OnlyFans creators. (43:52) Shout out to Zayn Sofuoğlu. (51:01) #ListenerLive question #1 - If you already work a job that is hyper-physical are trigger sessions necessary, or will the day-to-day activities take over for them? (58:13) #ListenerLive question #2 - How far should I keep pushing the calories in pursuit of strength goals before I start doing mini cuts? (1:10:09) #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: If you fix your sleep before diet and activity, you’ll get the biggest impact in the shortest period. (1:37) The impact and commonality of mold damage. (25:16) Poetic justice. (33:25) Science Corner with Sal: Genetically Modified Silkworms. (36:51) The ideal female body through the decades. (38:04) “Oh, you got Vuori on.” (41:24) Shout out to Roman Reigns. (43:28) An interview with Michael Chernow on the newest flavor collaboration with Mind Pump and Kreatures of Habit. (44:32) #Quah question #1 - I've seen lots of content trash-talking renegade rows. People say to either do a row or a push-up/plank. What is the value in including them in a workout? (52:55) #Quah question #2 - Are Dunphy Squats a good warm-up for barbell squats if you're trying toward a greater range of motion in the barbell squat? (57:02)