Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Ben Greenfield about peptides and fatherhood. Why Ben is high on BP-157 and other peptides on his radar. (2:02) His evolution with biohacking. (16:19) Mapping out his new venture with his sons. (23:50) Recommended games for specific skills. (34:37) Raising a legacy of Greenfield’s. (43:07) Can you have a legacy with technology? (51:25) His take on A.I. (56:22) Organic vs. Artificial. (1:04:50) Why he is drawn to an analog lifestyle. (1:13:54) You can’t learn certain lessons unless you go through the darkness. (1:20:07) The Greenfield Pharmacy. (1:23:37) How he educates his sons about finances. (1:26:02) The fulfillment and lessons learned with helping other people out. (1:31:13) How we were created to create. (1:38:59) His journey and relationship with psychedelics. (1:43:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned NCI is hosting a five-day deep dive into how to create, scale, and sustain a business you not only love but one that giv

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the MOST effective things you can modify that will almost INSTANTLY get you to build strength, build muscle, burn body fat, reduce cravings, improve your mood, and balance out your hormones is to optimize your sleep! (2:32) Justin’s coffee fiasco. (16:45) STOP trying to control your feelings and instead WORK on your relationship with them. (21:11) The pros and cons of our current education system. (38:27) Exercise as a valuable form of therapy. (43:09) Vuori makes your sexier. (52:43) Shout out to Mike Matthews. (53:47) #ListenerLive question #1 – What program do you recommend after completing Anabolic Advanced? Keeping in mind I don’t want to give up compound lifts and/or lose my strength gains. (56:58) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I keep up with the high step goal after I stop reverse dieting to keep my new maintenance calories? I don’t have much time in the evenings

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Kara Collier, co-founder of Nutrisense, about combining the use of continuous glucose monitors and expert coaching to maximize fat loss. What is a CGM? (2:09) Why is glucose the chosen thing to measure in real-time? (5:40) How did we make the leap that this tool can help the masses? (11:14) You do not know until you monitor. (13:22) Blending psychology with data. (20:47) The filter of how you feel affects how you perceive everything going on in your life. (29:55) How you start the day makes an enormous difference in how the rest of the day tends to unfold. (33:03) How CGMs can highlight the variation between people. (37:05) Helping people see long-term success. (44:14) How they recommend using the CGM. (46:35) Is a women’s glucose affected by where she is during her menstrual cycle? (51:00) Nothing is more powerful than sleep. (55:47) The short and long-term effects of exercise on your glucose levels. (57:59) Movement and its impact

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s an unlikely supplement that can help you BUILD muscle, PROBIOTICS! (1:36) At some point, the style will come around. (11:59) Do you know why I pulled you over? (13:52) The new generation of lifters in the gym and training at home vs. the gym. (20:02) Planting the seed of time with your children and preparing for shots. (29:44) Poison oak sucks. (34:22) The crazy speed A.I. is evolving at. (38:08) Use this if you are trying to ween yourself off caffeine. (48:42) Bill to protect youth seeking health services passes Senate in Washington state. (50:24) Shout out to Jordan Shallow. (1:04:11) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it possible to learn a new skill while running MAPS symmetry? (1:05:51) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can having stress on your body, like chronic fatigue or long COVID, slow down my progress in the gym? (1:16:28) #ListenerLive question #3 - Can certain re

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: Ozempic will NOT solve your fat loss issues. It is NOT the cure for your bad health. Focus on behaviors and NOT the quick fix. (1:43) Recapping the NCI Coaching Con event. (19:54) Aurelius’ five-star breakfast. (36:38) McDonald’s is quietly changing the fast-food industry. (38:50) Will innovation get rid of all work? (44:44) Bringing the Grizzly Bear back to California. (50:37) The recommendations on sodium are garbage. (55:05) Shout out to Russell Brand. (57:20) #Quah question #1 - What’s more important for building muscle, reps/load, or tempo? (58:44) #Quah question #2 - I can often grind out a few extra reps if I take a pause (2-5 seconds) between the last few reps of a set to catch my breath. Does that mean I am "cheating" and should just end the set when I start slowing down too much? (1:03:18) #Quah

If you want to fine-tune your body for summer, Sal, Adam & Justin lay out what you need to do in this episode. The three most common types of people that are trying to get FIT by summer. (1:33) Have a plan. (4:02) 1) Beginners. (8:25) Start slow. Focus on correctional exercises. Build metabolism. 2) Build muscle mass. (19:58) Use intensity properly and get strong. Target-specific mobility. Use advanced techniques to drive size. 3) Get leaner (look good). (33:46) Focus on balance and symmetry. Bring up lagging body parts. Cycle carbs. Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: 3 Summer Bundles to get you in the BEST shape of your life for this summer! Summer Starter: MAPS Starter, 15 Minutes, Prime, Reverse Diet Guide $99, Summer Strong: Anabolic Advanced, MAPS Strong, Prime Pro, Advanced Training Techniques Guide $199, Summer Shred: MAPS HIIT, Symmetry, Aesthetic, Carb Cycling Guide $149! MASSIVE DISCOUNTS!!! Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive off

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the MOST effective interventions you can find on the legal open market to help manage inflammation, anxiety, improve sleep, and even reduce your risk of cancer are cannabinoids. (2:26) The ‘Love is Blind’ experiment. (21:02) What industries will A.I. disrupt the most? (34:11) Creating the “perfect” political candidate. (43:07) The deepest hole on Earth. (50:16) Adam’s rib scale. (56:43) Shout out to Ted Munz Mosaic. (59:01) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best way to go about my nutrition regimen, continue the endurance training that I love, and not lose muscle mass and strength? (59:51) #ListenerLive question #2 - I am one of those trainers who take better care of my clients than myself. I want to lean out and I just can’t seem to do it. What am I missing? (1:13:00) #ListenerLive question #3 - I am drinking 3-4 gallons of water and still feel thirsty. Any ideas abo

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with friend Layne Norton. If you do things the RIGHT way, you’ll have a longer-lasting business. (2:03) Change your hypothesis to fit the data. (7:18) Be excited about being wrong. (13:21) Why does the calories in vs. calories out debate keep raging? (17:24) PSA for coaches and trainers. (37:11) Has his position on artificial sweeteners changed at all? (40:08) The value of tracking. (54:37) The biggest impact on your health and longevity. (59:39) The alarming new messaging on health & fitness. (1:09:44) Putting limits on social media. (1:24:29) The controversy around erythritol. (1:28:00) Acute vs. Chronic. (1:34:57) Intermittent fasting and muscle loss. (1:37:58) The crux of the insulin theory of fat loss model. (1:47:44) His take on semaglutide hype. (2:01:00) How planning has killed more dreams than failure ever could. (2:06:32) True confidence is being able to wade into uncertainty. (2:12:09) Be ‘the’ example for your child

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you do use a plant protein powder, try to get ones that have multiple sources of plant proteins. (1:50) Why do we experience the same reoccurring injuries? (12:31) A Mind Pump Easter. (27:57) The 2x4 scam. (43:12) Keep sending those Kreatures of Habit cookies in! (46:36) The 40-year mortgage. (49:18) Weight discrimination is opening a can of worms. (52:34) Shout out to Squat University. (56:35) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it possible to put on this much mass without exactly eating more? I've been on Test Cypionate since November and have added about 8 lbs of lean mass. (59:00) #ListenerLive question #2 - When would be a good time to start cutting if I’m 11 weeks out? (1:11:27) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how I can progress my bench press? (1:28:17) #ListenerLive question #4 - How do I know which shoulder movements to do from MAPS Prime Pro? (1:38:46) Rela

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 are going to consume heavily processed foods, find some that are high in PROTEIN! (1:45) Why you want to avoid hitting the snooze button. (9:56) Fun facts about Target. (17:02) Mind Pump Workouts: Current training and nutrition updates. (20:06) Parent influencers and having the maturity to deal with fame. (39:11) Caldera is NOT just for men. (54:50) Shout out to the Daily Stoic. (55:45) #Quah question #1 - Is tucking the tailbone at the bottom of a deep Squat still bad if you're going slow and controlled, and maintaining stability in that range of motion? (57:56) #Quah question #2 - When your programs call for incline press does the amount of incline matter much? (1:03:33) #Quah question #3 - Is there a good and effective way to cut while not obsessively tracking calories or macros? (1:06:13) #Quah

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with fitness mogul, Chalene Johnson. “If there is a problem to solve, I will solve it and make some money.” (1:29) Capitalizing on her opportunities and choosing fitness. (5:36) Her rock bottom and why she left the fitness space. (16:20) You get happy, and you lose the weight. (29:05) Declutter your life, and things will fall into place. (38:11) Having the “Fonzie” attitude. (42:59) Fitness is a gateway drug. (46:41) Choosing family first. (48:27) Not working hard for the money. (54:13) The biggest roadblocks she sees with young entrepreneurs. (56:00) Her favorite revenue stream and why. (58:10) Sales happen when you know and trust someone. (59:00) Stay authentic. (1:02:19) Biggest business mistakes. (1:07:45) The most valuable commodity. (1:12:45) Has social media been a net positive or negative for society? (1:16:57) Where does she find peace for herself? (1:20:14) Being present with your children. (1:22:45) “Do for them what

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to training your body or doing things to your body, a little bit of stress can actually make you healthier and stronger. (2:07) How Justin is currently using the Mobility Wall. (13:46) Seeing things for the first time. (16:25) Is Saudi Arabia buying attention? (18:52) The OnlyFans phenomenon. (22:12) How propaganda can be harmful and misleading. (31:26) The Democrats are playing a risky game. (40:36) Organic vs non-organic content. (50:47) Shout out to Bret Contreras. (58:16) #ListenerLive question #1 - Why am I not seeing huge muscle growth when maintaining or any real leaning out when in a cut? (1:00:06) #ListenerLive question #2 - Are there any good bodyweight or minimal equipment routines you guys could recommend or any other tips to minimize muscle loss? (1:12:29) #ListenerLive question #3 - What's the best strategy (programming, nutrition) to achieve my goa

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with scientist Kevin Bass about his controversial Newsweek article. Being objective through experience. His early years and background in the medical space. (1:51) Without health, what do you have? (12:54) Going from the debunker to getting attacked by the mob. (17:08) Breaking the shell around him. (23:30) Causing more harm than good. (32:34) Sharing his health scare with the vaccines. (36:44) The ‘evidence gap’ in science. (41:24) Debating the COVID vaccine efficacy. (46:12) The unintended consequences of the COVID policies on children. (50:59) How to heal the public's trust in government. (55:18) Why has the establishment gone to war with alternative treatments for COVID? (1:10:40) The fallout from his viral article in Newsweek. (1:13:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump listeners you get 50% off! So, for only $49 + free shipping, you can test your testosterone levels at home with a simple saliva test from Equi.Life. Gra

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: A high-protein diet is SUPERIOR to a calorie-restricted diet. (1:53) Is lab-grown meat a net positive or negative for society? (14:51) Fun Facts with Justin: When was the guillotine last used? (24:36) COVID kids. (28:37) The evolution of soft drinks. (31:28) Adam’s cigarette days. (35:46) The guy's worst habits. (37:47) Dirty roommates. (40:45) Adam’s a BIG gym guy once again. (47:46) You don’t want to see Adam angry. (54:31) ChatGPT saves lives. (1:02:37) It’s not health, it’s business. (1:04:07) Shout out to Jonathan Pageau. (1:04:54) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do you plan for someone who has long-term strength goals in the gym, but without any time constraints such as competition? (1:06:26) #ListenerLive question #2 - Am I doing something wrong if by the end of the workout I do not feel any fatigue or tiredness? (1:18:35) #ListenerLive question #3 - I want to m

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 MOST important/valuable investment you will ever make in your fitness journey is hiring a good coach/trainer. (2:26) Fun Facts with Justin: Who was originally cast as the Predator monster? (16:12) The tragic story of Whitney Houston and her daughter. (21:14) Alarming news regarding A.I. (25:03) What are liquid trees and why is there controversy surrounding them? (31:58) Aurelius GETS it! (34:30) Older dad wisdom. (36:30) How feet are the map of the entire body. (42:52) Organifi’s Peak Power is still getting rave reviews! (54:37) Reactions to the UFC/WWE merger. (55:14) Is fame a curse? (59:33) Shout out to Dr. Nicole LePera. (1:03:10) #Quah question # 1 - What are the best glute building exercises as alternatives to hip thrusts? (1:05:04) #Quah question #2 - What are some of the biggest limitatio

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Don Saladino, trainer of Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively and many other Hollywood A-Listers. “You are all expendable.” His origin story in the health & fitness space. (2:19) Working with celebrities compared to athletes. (18:14) Dealing with ‘snake oil’ actors in the business. (26:22) How using data points can become weapons. (33:49) The craziest celebrity transformation. (37:33) Why he stays away from performance-enhancing drugs. (41:05) How he managed the 2008 market crash. (46:26) Surviving the pandemic and going digital. (49:04) Why did his original app crash and burn? (52:40) The “vanity metrics” of social media, and why you shouldn’t build your business around it. (54:27) The obsession of wanting to get better at your craft, and the power of relationships. (1:01:12) Breaking down his revenue streams. (1:08:55) The Barn Saladino. (1:13:40) His relationship with fitness. (1:16:13) Fitness is a perfect vessel for

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t believe the negative hype around salt/sodium! (2:29) When science goes too far. (18:09) The most decorated wrestler of all time. (30:00) Massive hands. (31:56) The guys express their love of the ‘John Wick’ Series. (34:21) Waco is one of the biggest black eyes in American history. (37:21) Strange science phenomena's. (45:41) Fun Facts with Justin: Bluetooth technology and Wi-Fi. (56:40) Mind Pump’s favorite eras. (58:10) Combating Cannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome with fitocannabinoides that you find in Ned products. (1:02:11) Addressing YouTube scammers. (1:07:15) Shout out to Vladimir Shmondenko. (1:09:05) #ListenerLive question #1 - As someone who has overcome Anorexia, what plan of action would you recommend to reach my current goal of building a strong and muscular physique while maintaining mobility, agility, and athleticism? (1:10:52) #ListenerLive question #2 -

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss six things someone can do to alleviate the stress of going to the gym. Were the guys ever intimidated walking into gym settings? (2:00) Why gyms are some of the MOST welcoming and encouraging places. (10:21) Six Ways to Overcome Your Fear of Going to the Gym. #1 - Realize you are not the exception. (15:37) #2 - Expect you will suck, make peace with the worst outcome. (17:36) #3 - Have a plan. (21:36) #4 - Master a few movements. (22:33) #5 - Frequency builds familiarity. (27:42) #6 - Ask the most serious members for help. (32:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Starter Bundle (MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Prime, and the Intuitive Nutrition Guide $243 if you buy individually, you get for $80!) **Code NOFEAR at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Overcoming the Fear of Going to a Gym – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump # 2027

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Power herbs, i.e., Rhodiola and cordyceps can increase performance and stamina. (1:40) Justin’s bad example. (9:44) Moms are champions. (12:35) The important leaps with your children. (15:49) Adam’s dad flex. (18:15) The myth of maintenance. (21:12) The Waffle House Index. (27:31) Another reason why you shouldn’t do long-distance running. (29:35) Jimmy G approved. (32:24) The sneaky “jock tax.” (36:36) Government inefficiencies. (39:53) Schools are taking action against social media companies. (46:59) Moderation concerns on your favorite social platform. (49:54) Shout out to The Dad Father. (53:26) #ListenerLive question #1 - Can consuming cannabis affect my sleep? (54:29) #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I continue using dumbbells in my home gym or switch to using a Smith Machine at my office gym? Am I missing out? (1:08:11) #ListenerLive question #3 - How does so

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: Using the CGM device as a tool to lose weight. (2:14) The controversy surrounding Ozempic/semaglutide. (11:42) Psyop’s for hire. (19:24) Crazy facts on Genghis Kahn. (26:04) Lunchables coming to a school cafeteria near you. (33:13) Fun Facts with Justin: The Venezuelan Poodle Moth. (35:03) Competitiveness amongst the guy’s and their wives. (40:28) Shout out to Dad Jokes. (50:32) How Justin’s uses the whey protein from Legion in his breakfast smoothie. (50:47) #Quah question #1 - What are the best bracing/breathing cues for deadlifts that you’ve taught clients in the past? (55:44) #Quah question #2 - How do you train around a sprained ankle? Only train waist up sitting or is it ok to do a leg curl/leg extension? I guess not training the ok leg only so there is no imbalances going on right? (1:00:23) #Quah