Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin provide five steps you can take to bring back the drive to work out. People don’t have trouble starting workout plans but maintaining them! (1:58) Discipline over motivation. (7:30) The barriers that prevent consistency. (10:12) Five strategies to take if you’ve lost the motivation to work out. (14:26) #1 - Instead of working out for an hour a couple of days a week, do a little every day. (15:34) #2 – Work out at home. (24:13) #3 – Do things that feel good. (29:17) #4 - Change expectations/goals. (34:37) #5 - Follow, listen to, and watch related content. (38:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! March Promotion: “Time-crunch Bundle” (MAPS 15 Minutes, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime + Eat for Performance eBook ALL for only $99.99!) Mind Pump #1925: How To Build A Great Physique In 15 Minutes A Day Mind Pump #1347: How To Modify Your Gym Workout For Home Mind Pump #1522: How To

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Protein quality doesn’t matter, wait ACTUALLY it does. Both are true, but what matters is HOW much you intake. (2:17) Mind Pump’s favorite candy bars. (12:14) Adam was RIGHT! (13:41) The government is making us sicker and fatter. (19:56) The Nostradamus effect. (27:16) Will cameras be banned from aquariums? (28:45) Adam’s fish fiasco. (32:31) Get your Omega 3’s with Butcher Box. (33:40) Get your pillow fighting on! (36:56) Is ChatGPT the next bubble to pop? (39:43) The richest man in history. (45:21) Fun Facts with Justin: The theory of the bearded Sphinx. (49:24) Everything is recycled. (52:16) Shout out to Layne Norton. (59:09) #ListenerLive question #1 - Which macros should I cut when going into a calorie deficit? (1:00:03) #ListenerLive question #2 – Should you bulk if you already have a high body-fat percentage? (1:06:57) #ListenerLive question #3 - Should I onl

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Cabral about inflammation, it's benefits and the detrimental effects of excess levels. What is inflammation? Why do people have it? (2:57) What causes people to get stuck in the ‘breakdown recovery trap’? (6:52) Proinflammatory foods and the common signs. (9:21) His call to action when it comes to arachidonic acids. (16:46) Natural supplements that can lower cholesterol. (22:59) Anti-inflammatory foods you can eat to reduce your inflammatory load. (26:51) Grain-fed vs grass-fed debate. (32:01) What kind of testing can we do to test our inflammation levels? (34:36) Revealing the guy’s inflammation scores and how to improve them. (38:11) Justin. (41:04) Doug. (48:02) Sal. (50:34) Adam. (52:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump listeners only Equi.life is offering a FREE At-Home Inflammation Score Test Shipped Right to Your Door. (Customer pays shipping and handling and First-time test-buying customers only). Visit

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is NO such thing as exercises for men and exercises for women! (2:24) The top animated films and why they were profitable. (22:58) What actor turned down the biggest paycheck in history? (29:07) Rocky was wrong. (32:02) When to use Kreatures of Habit. (35:04) Elon Musk is the ultimate disruptor. (37:09) The average American debt. (46:17) Are you pessimistic or optimistic about A.I.? (51:45) Will work from the office ever fully return to 100%? (56:03) The theory behind participation trophies and the value of losing. (1:00:42) Red-light therapy for joint pain. (1:05:49) Shout out to Max Schmarzo. (1:07:48) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are your thoughts on testosterone replacement therapy for women? (1:09:20) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are your thoughts on cycle-syncing for MAPS Programs? (1:19:12) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I continue to build muscl

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: Lifting to failure is TOO much intensity most of the time for most people. Unless you program it RIGHT! (2:20) The Di Stefano’s meltdowns in Monterey. (16:20) Teenagers aren’t impressed. (21:38) Andrew’s gymnastic Vegas vacation. (24:45) Tech is getting crazy with video games! (39:48) Is this generation losing the skill of socialization? (43:49) The hype over the chocolate bone broth protein from Paleo Valley is real! (50:40) Are kids these days too safe? (51:30) Organifi’s Green Juice is CLUTCH when traveling. (1:02:57) Shout out to Dr. Andy Galpin. (1:03:54) #Quah question #1 - How do I reverse out of excessive daily cardio? I lift 6 days a week and will continue to do so but fell into a heavy cardio trap. I want to decrease but I’m afraid my body will “blow up” if I don’t reverse correctly. Please help!

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with peptide expert, Dr. William Seeds. A brief background of Dr. Seeds. (2:34) What are peptides? (4:09) Did he see the writing on the wall? (7:13) What makes them different from drugs? (8:44) How hormones are psychologic. (13:58) The biggest issue he sees with people’s inability to lose weight. (20:30) How peptides can influence fat loss. (24:30) The benefits and science behind GLP-1 receptor agonists. (27:08) Improving muscle mass to save lives. (30:22) Why diet is so crucial when it comes to weight loss. (34:02) What GHRHs (Growth hormone-releasing hormones) do and how they can impact fat loss. (41:23) If you're not doing resistance training, why are you training then? (48:38) The most beneficial peptides for “most” people. (51:47) The importance of going through a doctor when using peptides. (1:02:29) Life is handled in the weight room. (1:07:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump listeners only Equi.life is offeri

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you think affects muscle growth. (3:26) An Arnold Schwarzenegger appreciation segment. (11:55) When our Presidents used to be tough. (18:20) Justin’s rapper name. (23:50) Adam justifies why he likes the tv show ‘You’ so much. (24:16) Will Sal’s workout obsession be picked up by one of his kids? (30:20) You cannot become a better parent without becoming a better person. (33:38) Chelsea Handler’s sad video. (40:58) Ned’s Brain Blend is a home run! (42:35) How Caldera makes Adam’s head glow. (44:22) What kind of party would the guys host? (45:03) A.I. and pornography. (48:28) The unsaid rule for ‘spoiler alert’. (51:48) The latest conspiracy theory surrounding the HAARP Project. (55:17) Shout out to Ryan Michler. (1:01:06) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is my nutrition or training to blame for my lack of weight gain and muscle mass percentage decrease? (1:02:11) #Liste

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss MAPS Anabolic Advanced, a new  program that uniquely incorporates advanced training techniques to accelerate muscle growth.  Happy 10-year anniversary to MAPS Anabolic! (1:49) The evolution of MAPS Anabolic Advanced. (2:30) How to make failure training work for you. (4:44) What does the structure of the program look like? (9:44) The value in higher volume/low-intensity training. (12:21) The importance of following the program how it’s written. (17:00) When you train to failure the RIGHT way, you start to learn your limits. (21:41) Weighed stretching does send a muscle-building signal. (23:09) Why are deload weeks incorporated into this program? (29:40) Breaking down each phase and what it entails. (36:45) A caution to the masses when doing this program. (39:44) Who is this program for and not for? (40:48) What is included in the launch promotion? (42:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Your muscles are another endocrine system. (2:00) Is the NFL a sport or an entertainment business? (10:09) Bamboozled by A.I. (25:09) Chinese spy balloon or UFO? (28:19) What is going on with Tonal? (36:46) The argument around ultra-processed foods is starting to get twisted. (43:02) Mind Pump’s favorite cuts from Butcher Box. (52:42) The peptide, semaglutide, is blowing up! (54:02) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it possible to train for maximal strength 5 days a week without creating aches and soreness? (1:05:11) #ListenerLive question #2 – How does someone determine their genetic limitations and or gifts? (1:15:02) #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there any value to changing up your nutrition plan, like with macro percentages or types of proteins? (1:30:12) #ListenerLive question #4 – Should I get a personal training certification or go the nutrition route and go with a Level

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: Are you experiencing cravings? Unexplained fat gain? Anxiety? Depression? It might be due to poor gut health. (2:02) In-law wars. (9:27) At what point does your kid have too many toys? (18:32) The latest Andrews’ entrepreneurial business. (25:57) Kids say the darndest things. (28:07) Traits your kids have that you wish they did not. (31:19) Get your Birthday Cake from Magic Spoon today! (33:54) This is how ridiculous TV is now. (36:21) Why do they fund studies like this?! (40:01) Fun Facts with Justin: The Montauk Project. (45:01) Shout out to Dr. Becky Campbell. (52:24) #Quah question #1 - You’ve been talking a lot about zero calorie foods and how this is not accurate. Does this mean sweeteners & diet beverages have calories? If they don’t have calories, what other foods and drinks are actually zero

In this episode Sal, Adam, Justin & Doug cover the birth and philosophy of MAPS Anabolic on its ten year anniversary. How the idea came for MAPS Anabolic. (2:04) Trusting the process. (6:46) How athletes trained before steroids. (7:53) Signaling to the body to build muscle. (12:27) Breaking the trends and getting back to basics. (15:32) How money and marketing bastardized the fitness industry. (23:32) A PSA to all trainers and coaches. (29:51) The BIG challenge with selling the program. (32:22) The idea behind the philosophy of MAPS. (41:13) The next level to being a great trainer. (44:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump Listeners on February 20th, the Nutritional Coaching Institute is hosting their iMPACT and iNCOME Bootcamp. To learn more and sign up, visit here. February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** The Effects of Supraphysiologic Doses of Testosterone on Muscle Size and Strength in Norm

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re on a low-carb diet, you probably need to INCREASE your sodium. (2:22) The guys share their current challenges and stances with their kids and technology. (10:04) Jailbreaking ChatGPT. (31:46) Beyond Meat flop. (43:22) Your intelligence and its connection to your financial status. (45:14) Are electric car fires a cause for concern? (52:41) Mind Pump’s most used Organifi products. (56:18) Shout out to Reason Magazine. (57:37) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to train during Ramadan? (59:32) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I connect with my muscles? (1:13:08) #ListenerLive question #3 - Can I keep running MAPS 15 back over and over as-is or add in extra exercises when possible? (1:20:57) #ListenerLive question #4 – What is the best approach to achieve permanent fat loss? (1:29:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live!

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why your progress may have stalled in the gym. 7 Reasons Your Workout Isn’t Working. (1:01) #1 - You’re working out too much. (1:40) #2 - You’re not doing enough. (7:35) #3 - Your workout is stale. (13:53) #4 - You’re not consistent. (16:37) #5 - Your diet isn’t productive. (19:57) #6 - Your sleep isn’t productive. (23:38) #7 - Hormones are not balanced. (26:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How To Properly Switch It Up Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Mind Pump #134

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to common belief women do NOT prefer a dad bod. (2:04) Fascinating results from a 4-year astronaut experiment. (16:55) The Chinese super cows. (25:30) Predicting future technologies. (28:13) The satanic resurgence. (32:41) Kreatures of Habit is easily digestible. (39:40) Conor McGregor is coming back! (40:54) Jake Paul’s future win or lose. (42:28) Mind Pump Recommends, Break Point on Netflix. (47:10) Door-to-door sales are still alive. (49:51) How sleeping in cool temperatures can help with fat loss. (56:23) Shout out to Kevin Bass. (1:00:09) #ListenerLive question #1 - Can you offer me suggestions and programs to break through a fat loss plateau? (1:02:07) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I determine how much fat to have in my diet? (1:14:54) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the things from a fitness, nutrition, and stress-related perspective that I shou

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 an exercise hurts you, it’s NOT the exercise’s fault. It’s your body! (1:58) Has ChatGPT gone woke? (9:58) Is a conscious A.I. feasible? (20:19) Moonwalkers will be the next big trend. (21:23) Sal’s strategies behind the annual Father/Daughter dance. (25:55) Dad life updates with the guys: Max is in the ‘why’ phase, raising kids to do the right things, and an important teaching moment for Justin’s kids. (31:14) Plants have hormetic effects too. (39:50) Justin is a closer. (42:16) Peptides are not Jesus. (47:09) The unintended consequences of the drug war. (48:25) Jack Lalanne facts. (54:20) At what age is it embarrassing that you are on TikTok? (56:09) Shout out to Nate Bargatze. (59:14) #Quah question #1 - Why can’t the different “diet camps” admit that there is no perfect diet, and get along wit

Have we evolved to reproduce and have a family? (1:59) The existential risks of population collapse. (5:00) From professional party boy to building introspection into what he was meant to do in life. (15:30) Why it’s very difficult to compete with someone having fun. (20:57) The ‘tall girl’ crisis. (25:04) Young male syndrome. (32:27) The male sedation hypothesis. (36:48) The epidemic of loneliness. (40:59) The Region Beta Paradox of comfort. (44:10) A.I. is terrifying! (47:46) Costly societal overcorrections. (54:55) A conversation on religion and its meaning in his life. (58:38) The difference between wisdom and knowledge. (1:07:02) How he used the pandemic to better himself. (1:11:01) The problem with being your opinions. (1:13:41) The role fitness has played in his life. (1:22:31) The cultural differences between America and the UK. (1:30:10) The theory of why men insult each other. (1:33:06) What he has learned about intersexual competition. (1:35:09) A discussion on trans athletes in professional sport

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Strength training is the ONLY form of exercise that will make your body LOOK the best. (2:12) Do males gain muscle strength & size with resistance training faster than females? (21:25) The future is here! (33:24) Cannabinoids and fat loss. (39:22) Being trapped in the Region Beta Paradox. (41:37) The Whole Foods 365 conundrum. (50:00) Trying to break down the weird Paul Pelosi video. (53:25) Organifi’s products taste good and make you feel good! (1:00:18) How political parties use the media for their benefit. (1:03:06) What can people do to prevent themselves from cheating? (1:06:06) Shout out to Songs for Littles on YouTube! (1:07:43) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you have any answers regarding perimenopausal women getting estrogen replacement therapy? How it affects them regarding weight, muscle mass, and body fat? (1:10:14) #ListenerLive question #2 - During the post-newbie gains maintenance

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover one of the most effective but underutilized training techniques- isometrics. Why isometrics is probably the most underutilized, undervalued, yet MOST effective training tool. (1:38) The unknown benefits and why it’s one of the safest training modalities. (8:06) Types of Isometrics.  #1 - Against immovable objects. (12:54) #2 - Holding a position with resistance. (15:51) #3 - Internal and intrinsic. (19:06) Ways to use Isometrics. #1 - Before your workout. (23:30) #2 – After your workout. (26:56) #3 – In between sets. (29:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Symmetry 50% off! **Code SYM50 at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Isometric training and long-term adaptations: Effects of muscle length, intensity, and intent: A systematic review Bruce Lee's Routine for Speed, Power, and Explosiveness Isometrics for Mass! - T NATION MAPS Prime Pro Webinar How To Correct An Imbalance Between The Right

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: MOST accepted fitness programs give you results, but none last forever. (1:53) A new MAPS Program is COMING! (14:28) Strength training has a profound impact on our health. (15:18) Shout out to Vuori and their new partner. (19:39) ChatGPT can now give stock predictions?! (22:55) Why is Bill Gates now criticizing the vaccine? (24:10) COVID-19 is a great study in human behavior. (27:27) Is Logan Paul’s ‘Prime’ the Gatorade of this generation? (33:10) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Pez Outlaw’ on Netflix. (44:03) The ‘0’ calorie hustle. (48:22) Defining raw milk. (51:23) Shout out to Mackenzie Smith! (56:38) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it typical for someone with a heavy endurance background for their body to “remember” to be lean or conservative on any mass/gain? (57:54) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are the best practices to incorporate weighing food to get an idea of what I eat and how that breaks down

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: When you are trying to bulk, the MOST important factor to consider is the digestibility of your food. (2:20) Why Big Tech is so annoying. (12:07) You’re a fool if you think there is a left and right side. (18:54) Peter Linneman is pretty spot on. (24:25) How ChatGPT will force us to restructure how we educate kids. (27:15) The brilliant research on red-light therapy’s effectiveness on wrinkles. (34:16) Strange News with Mind Pump: Bigfoot study, the mysterious mokele-mbembe, and finding new species. (36:52) How 1/3 of millionaires never made six figures. (45:11) The sad moment you realize your kids don’t want Dad around anymore. (48:06) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Physical: 100’ on Netflix. (53:36) Come see Mind Pump at NCI’s Coaching Con this April! (59:48) A gorilla of prisoners. (1:02:38) Shout out to Jeff Dye. (1:03:38) #Quah que