Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with sex expert, Dr. Emily on how to add more fun to the bedroom. Why is sexual health so important? (1:47) How stress, trauma, and shame are pleasure thieves. (4:40) Having an unhealthy relationship with masturbation. (8:17) Porn without education is problematic. (9:20) When do kids get sexually imprinted? (18:51) The components of healthy sex. (22:00) Comparing lube to sunscreen. (26:18) The common sexual challenges between men and women. (31:35) Couples that play together stay together. (37:45) The common misconceptions around orgasms. (42:18) The 5 Pillars of Sexual IQ. (47:03) #1 – Embodiment. (48:52) #2 – Health. (53:22) #3 – Self-Knowledge. (54:33) #4 – Self-acceptance. (55:10) #5 – Collaboration. (55:20) Compare and despair does not work with sex. (59:14) Leaning into what is easy for you. (1:01:59) Rebranding anal sex. (1:05:16) Examining where your beliefs around sex come from. (1:09:50) Knowing the difference bet

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do hard things! (2:12) The Di Stefano’s urgent care scare. (21:17) Adam’s embarrassing moment at the Warriors game. (28:34) The sad state of San Francisco. (42:08) ‘Coregasm’ is a real thing! (49:06) Lack of muscle is the biggest contributor to the chronic health crisis. (49:53) The hermetic effect of the Green Juice from Organifi. (52:57) Shout out to Word on Fire. (55:22) #Listener Live question #1 - How can I help my muscles take over more instead of my joints? (57:42) #Listener Live question #2 - What should my training focus be while I prioritize my gut health? (1:08:02) #Listener Live question #3 - What is the best approach to get my body less crooked? (1:21:01) #Listener Live question #4 – Will fasting hinder my gains and progress? (1:29:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit The Cold Plunge for

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. McClain about the most recent longevity and health science. Taking control of your health. (1:41) Longevity vs. health span. (3:53) The three pillars that impact your biological age. (11:35) NO diet fits all. (14:22) How he eats for maximal performance. (20:03) Using exercise as the great equalizer. (25:47) The importance of sleep hygiene. (31:06) The effect of metformin on your health and longevity. (44:30) How can hormone therapy impact your performance and health span? (52:45) At what age should you investigate hormone therapy? (1:02:17) Peptides for health and longevity. (1:08:03) How gene editing will revolutionize life span. (1:15:56) The future for stem cell therapy. (1:21:31) Advancements towards early detection of diseases and cancers. (1:24:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Cheating Death: The New Science of Living Longer and Better – Book by

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Some protein powders are more suitable for bulking. For example, whey protein. (1:49) The evolution of Adam’s sugar addiction. (23:12) The tall guy always gets sized up. (37:00) The last time the guys were in a potentially fearful altercation. (41:33) Butcher Box now has chicken nuggets! (46:00) Shout out to @oldtime.strongman. (50:44) #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you program training & nutrition throughout the year if you try to peak at the same time annually to see the progress you’ve made each year? (54:31) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do certain body types/anatomies struggle with the “ass to grass” squat? (1:12:10) #ListenerLive question #3 - How to know if peptides are right for you? (1:33:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners

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: Find a pre-workout that MAXIMIZES usable focus! Everything else is pretty much a waste. (2:09) Kids have no filter. (9:54) Justin’s latest ‘Gymnastics Dad’ trip to Arizona. (13:03) Adam Recommends Silo on Apple+. (26:27) The power of music. (30:36) Making social media work for you. (38:51) The misconception that resistance bands are for beginners. (44:02) Fun Facts with Justin: The Star-Nosed Mole. (47:33) Shout out to Tom Haviland. (49:52) #Quah question #1 - When doing dumbbell pullovers in Phase 3 of Anabolic, the video shows the guy doing them lying lengthwise on the bench. I saw on Adam’s YouTube video with Dr. Jordan Shallow that they are lying across the bench. Is there a difference, or a better way when doing this exercise? (51:36) #Quah question #2 - If you had to build a personal training busines

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover key workout considerations for busy moms. Raising kids is EXTREMELY demanding and unpredictable. (1:44) Designing a routine that compliments your life. (5:15) Target areas that moms want to focus on. (9:04) The Best Workouts for Busy Moms. #1 - Mobility first. (10:50) #2 - Get strong. (15:44) #3 - Target specific areas. (20:24) #4 - Do more with less. (26:28) #5 - When time permits, add volume and time. (31:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: 60% OFF Fit Mom Bundle, Bikini Bundle, Fabulous 40’s Bundle, or Build Your Butt Bundle. Mapsfitnessproducts.com **Promo code FITMOMS at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How To Do The Pelvic Clock Exercise Why Mobility Needs to be The Primary Focus Over Losing Weight After Having a Baby – Mind Pump Blog How Should You Workout Before and During Pregnancy? – Mind Pump Blog Getting Back in Shape After Having a Baby – Don’t be Hard

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is a RIGHT way to use substances that make you feel good to help with mental health. (2:35) Sal’s experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy so far. (13:16) Putting a spotlight on PETA. (32:08) Lab Grown meat vs. Real meat. (34:15) When the music really hits you. (42:57) Fun Facts with Justin: Heavy metal and termites. (47:14) Are banks going down? (49:46) What is it with Sal and racing? (52:51) Good credit, higher mortgage fees. (54:49) New product alert from Caldera. (1:01:10) Shout out to Norada Real Estate. (1:03:25) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any guidance for balancing commitment toward a specific goal with awareness regarding when to shift gears? (1:05:02) #ListenerLive question #2 - How reliable are body scans? I decided to get a trainer to help me figure out nutrition more. I wanted to see more of the muscle I had been buildin

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Thomas DeLauer who lost a hundred pounds and built a successful fitness brand. His intention of getting on YouTube. (1:46) There is fitness, and then there is health. (8:38) How lifting saved his life. (11:18) The HUGE misconception about eating disorders. (16:09) Understanding that this is NOT going to control me, and I’m going to OWN it. (22:43) Helping people to help yourself. (25:47) The feeling of not fitting in and having imposter syndrome. (28:03) Having guard rails and avoiding being too extreme. (31:40) His relationship with drugs. (35:13) How he ended up in the private equity world. (37:11) Breaking out of your echo chamber. (45:01) The cream will rise to the top and block out the rest. (49:59) How fatherhood has changed him. (53:46) The vantage point you get once you have kids. (1:00:22) Nothing meaningful is easy. (1:05:15) What concerns him the most about the future of his kids? (1:10:11) Managing technology with

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Red-light therapy is legit! And the science supports it. (2:18) Kids hear and copy EVERYTHING! (17:55) A.I. that can read your mind, and the potential for good/bad. (22:54) Turning PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) into PTG (Post-Traumatic Growth). (35:02) Learning more about EDMR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy, Sal’s first experience, and upcoming session. (38:33) Podcast therapy for personal growth. (45:58) LMNT is crushing it! (49:02) Shout out to @homeandontheway. (53:29) #ListenerLive question #1 - I feel a little lost and would love some guidance. When I was 13, I was diagnosed with anorexia. I am now recovered, and in 2020 I started running. I now run about 6 -7 miles 6 days a week, strength train for about an hour and a half 5 days a week, and average about 25000 steps. I have never gotten a period, and just got lab work finding out I have low es

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: One of the BEST ways to measure whether a food is right for you is quite simple. After you eat the meal, HOW do you feel afterward? After an hour or so? PAY ATTENTION! (2:12) Fun Facts with Justin: Dumb shoes. (14:32) It’s the hardest job in the world to be a GOOD parent. (19:23) Justin’s high school drama. (24:26) Here’s how dumb most consumers are. (32:16) A.I. is the next existential crisis for humanity. (37:47) The meaning behind Adam’s bond and commitment to the Warriors. (44:29) Is this truly for myself or everybody else? (53:29) Mind Pump Park City is first come, first served. (58:48) How Sal uses his large family to test out their sponsors. (59:45) When strength is NOT the best pursuit. (1:01:07) Shout out to Adam Lane Smith. (1:03:55) #Quah question #1 - What is the connection between hip and

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the mistakes fitness influences make. Whether you are an influencer or someone who follows influencers find out what to avoid if you want business or fitness success. The misconception of having influence. (1:49) 7 Huge Business Mistakes Fitness Influencers Make. (5:50) #1 - Selling your body as your evidence. (10:24) #2 - Focusing on follower count vs engagement (Following trends over adding value). (15:02) #3 - Jumping to any sponsor that offers money. (23:35) #4 - Being impatient. (30:03) #5 - Using wrong medium for your strengths. (34:54) #6 - Going all in on one platform. (38:30) #7 - Scarcity mindset (afraid to collaborate or promote another fitness person). (42:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** May Promotion: MAPS Prime or MAPS Prime Pro or the Prime Bundle 50% off!

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to lose more body fat, build more muscle, and improve your health, EAT more protein! (2:22) Recapping the guy's Park City trip. (8:07) The feeling you get when you come home to happy kids. (13:57) Adam is NOT an airport person. (17:19) Using A.I. to produce the outcomes you want. (23:17) A.I.’s impact on the health & fitness industry. (28:52) The importance of having a ‘family’ password. (32:49) A great hack to get your kids to stop watching TV. (38:51) The incredible individual variance of different peptides. (39:33) Creating a partnership. Welcoming Mind Pump’s latest sponsor, State & Liberty. (43:44) A prime example of mainstream news media’s bias against Elon Musk. (46:44) Will self-driving cars take off? (50:26) Shout out to ‘Die with Zero’ by Bill Perkins. (56:39) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do I turn the switch off my poor relationship with e

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover everything you need to know to build your glutes. Why do we find this muscle so attractive? (1:31) The scale of difficulty to develop. (4:35) The muscles of the glutes and main functions. (6:09) Best exercises. (10:44) The importance of incorporating unilateral exercises. (17:36) Building a program for the average person. (20:39) The best rep ranges. (22:12) Frequency. (27:32) Isolation exercises that have some value. (28:08) Total sets. (33:22) Dietary strategies. (35:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump April Promotion: MAPS Anabolic or MAPS Split 50% off! **Code APRIL50 at checkout** Fix Your Back Pain – Mind Pump Blog How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) Learn To Squat Like A PRO (FREE GUIDE) - YouTube Adam Schafer’s DEEP Squat Mobility Secrets | Behind The Scenes at Mind Pump THI

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Use ice baths for muscle gains! (1:52) Adam’s protein strategy. (12:33) Having kids makes you do things you thought you would never do. (20:23) Music is profound. (22:58) Mind Pump’s musical preferences. (25:17) There is a lot of time spent as a dad repeating the same things over and over with your kids. (29:28) Have a little compassion. (31:45) A.I. is here. Pay attention! (37:00) Why Justin is excited about the latest season of ‘The Mandalorian.’ (46:18) If you want to stay sharp, take Organifi Pure. (50:25) Shout out to Thomas DeLauer. (51:04) #ListenerLive question #1 – If I continue to train like a combat sports athlete can this cause long term issues? Recently I have transitioned into strength and hypertrophy training but find myself missing the strength training work I did for boxing. (51:49) #ListenerLive question #2 – What programs should I follow over the next year

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: Fitness & health is NOT black or white. Long-term success is understanding there is a lot of GREY area. BALANCE is how you stay healthy in the real world. (2:05) Adam’s ‘cottage cheese’ ice cream experiment. (16:24) Making that conscious effort to be active/physical and get outside. (19:34) The disruption of the education system is coming. (27:45) The A.I. toothpaste is out of the tube. (32:23) Highlighting the importance of human connection. (41:18) How Caldera works with your skin and not against it. (47:43) Sal’s experience with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. (49:08) Shout out to Dr. Jordan Peterson. (1:04:15) #Quah question #1 - I cannot do a pull-up for the life of me. What could I do to substitute the pull-ups in MAPS Anabolic? (1:05:06) #Quah question #2 - What are

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