Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

 In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five reasons why you doctor is likely not the ideal person to ask for diet and exercise advice. Some of the WORST advice that clients would bring about diet & exercise would come from their DOCTORS! (2:39) The importance of consulting and asking for clearance from your doctor. (5:33) In the defense of ‘good’ doctors. (7:13)   Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Ask Your Doctor About Diet and Exercise.   #1 - Their education is largely specialized (almost none on training or diet). (9:38) #2 - They have no experience coaching people through the process. (18:52) #3 - Their tool kit is great for acute issues or symptom relief (not chronic issues). (25:11) #4 - They have a drug for that. (32:36) #5 - They don’t have time to walk you through it. (37:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! August Special: MAPS STARTER value $97 or PRIME PRO BUNDLE value $197 you get it for HALF OFF!!! **Promo Code AU

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: A LITTLE BIT of exercise each day is superior to A LOT of exercise done two-days a week. (3:20) Bored Ape Yacht Club, the greatest ‘troll’ job in history?! (25:11) The “floating city in the sky.” (35:10) Proven health benefits of CBD. (37:33) The Magic Spoon family connection. (41:35) Max and his backpack. (42:51) What is considered a “real” protein food? (45:29) Will Kevin Hart’s ‘planet-based’ restaurant crush? (51:36) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is training in high rep ranges for the heavy compound movements beneficial compared to low rep ranges? (57:24) #ListenerLive question #2 - Does my training have anything to do with a string of unexplained injuries I have been experiencing? (1:08:11) #ListenerLive question #3 - How would you guys recommend I train to prepare myself for fencing again? (1:17:36) #ListenerLive question #4 - What are some of the most common misconceptions about lifting at an o

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. John Delony. From nerd to YouTuber. (2:43) How do you stay mentally healthy helping people in crisis? (4:00) What makes him good at what he does? (7:31) Knowledge vs. Wisdom. (11:12) Helping your kids navigate the instant gratification landscape. (13:41) How your body puts GPS pins in things. (16:20) Marriage takes practice and communication. (24:00) The impact of the pandemic on our children’s development. (29:11) The greatest virtue is isolation. (33:00) His opinions on social media. (42:18) The social media activist. (49:42) Why you can’t wait until there is a THING to develop a relationship with your children. (53:35) The gifts you can give your children going through a divorce. (58:49) The steps you can take to begin to work on yourself. (1:02:43) The value of therapy. (1:09:53) The importance of live events and being in touch with your community. (1:13:10) The pros and cons of psychedelics. (1:17:35) What contributes to a successful relationship? (1

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Parents calm down! Climate change is NOT making your kids fat! (3:10) The arcade/carnival game hustle. (13:45) The steam room chronicles. (19:26) When you’re feeling your age. (21:18) Sal’s a BIG craps guy now. (23:48) So, buying ‘fake’ property isn’t a good idea? (31:47) Busting the frequency myth. (32:49) Commercials and compliments, brought to you by Vuori. (39:52) The evolution of podcast advertising. (41:47) It’s a competitive market out there y’all! (44:50) The tragedy and brilliance of Disney. (46:33) #ListenerLive question #1 - How many calories should I eat if I am looking to stay lean and healthy after a skateboarding injury? (56:32) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can I pinpoint growth while in a cut or should I just focus on not losing muscle mass during it? (1:08:23) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is static stretching good to do before bed? (1:20:19) #ListenerLive question #4 - How does one tr

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The answer to your fitness pursuit is NOT a new machine, piece of equipment, or the latest fitness fad! (3:10) Caldera Lab has made an impact on the Mind Pump community. (17:56) Fun Facts with Justin: The origins of the Skinheads movement. (22:30) The alarming issues the guys have with the Inflation Reduction Act. (25:48) Is a social credit score in our future? (37:57) Does Amazon want to map your home?! (42:50) Sometimes there are good things that come from conspiracy theories. (45:40) Love is an action. (48:52) New partner alert! Welcome, Fly By Jing to spice up your favorite recipes. (55:11) #Quah question #1 - Of the “non-barbell” squat variations, (hack squat, goblet squat, landmine squat, etc.), which is your favorite and why? (59:46) #Quah question #2 – I'm eating 5-6 egg yolks and 3 whites daily. Is it safe for your health? (1:08:06) #Quah question #3 - How do you approach strength training

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten things to consider when resuming training after giving birth. Exercise has a profound effect on recovery, strength, and well-being post-partum. But HOW you exercise before, during, and after pregnancy is extremely important! (2:26) Get clearance first. (4:22)   Ten Things to Consider When Resuming Training After Having a Baby.   #1 – Start SLOW. (6:47) #2 - Don’t try to cut for a while. (13:03) #3 - Use a physio ball. (15:24) #4 - Focus on core connection. (18:34) #5 - Work on mobility/connection. (20:37) #6 - Nothing fast or ballistic. (23:21) #7 – Walk. (25:46) #8 - Full body is best. (27:23) #9 – Higher reps. (29:36) #10 – Short, frequent workouts > long, infrequent. (32:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first month’s supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic** Special Promotion: Limited time Postpartum Bundle for $99.99 MAPS Starter, MAPS

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: BY FAR, the BEST way to strengthen your bones is to LIFT WEIGHTS! (4:06) A reflection of the general state of how our country views obesity. (15:26) How our leadership set us up for failure. (19:17) Hot August Nights adventures. (21:59) Becoming more socially aware. (31:52) When a haircut goes wrong. (34:56) Who makes themselves their own baseball card?! (39:58) Red-light therapy is going mainstream! (42:20) Beyond Meat is tanking! (45:20) Butcher Box has brought back BACON FOR LIFE! (51:50) Jen Cohen is a badass! (53:05) How the internet ruins EVERYTHING! (54:53) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there ever a time you’d recommend abandoning a program entirely while you’re in the middle of it? (59:30) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is a cut a good time to learn a new skill like Muay Thai or Olympic lifting? (1:10:35) #ListenerLive question #3 - As a trained individual coming off an injury, how do you resi

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Kris Gethin, fitness entrepreneur and former editor-in-chief for bodybuilding.com. His interesting story of how he got into the fitness space. (2:47) It doesn’t matter if you’re a good therapist, it MATTERS if you’re a good salesperson. (7:12) If you want to make money, DO NOT open a gym. (9:41) His introduction into the Indian market and the massive opportunities there. (11:33) A look behind the curtain of the decline of bodybuilding.com. (20:21) A conversation on the current state of bodybuilding. (29:47) The value of getting back to the basics. (35:46) Does social media play an influence on the sport? (39:24) His favorite and least favorite parts of bodybuilding. (41:57) The importance of giving back and taking what he learned from bodybuilding into his daily practices. (45:00) How having structure creates discipline. (50:33) Where does his business acumen come from? (54:58) The progression and future of the supplement industry. (57:25) Is it a myth that t

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Some of the BEST things you can do to BRING UP a lagging body part is to START your workout with an isolation exercise. (3:04) Is the Earth spinning faster? (13:34) Where does the southern stereotype come from? (17:50) Teacher/student sexual relations, the age of consent, and age gaps in relationships. (21:32) Blue light before bed for your children. (30:25) Magic Spoon is making MOVES! (34:05) An interview with Joe De Sena from Spartan Race. They discuss a special cause that Mind Pump is going to be a part of, the Ultra Race Championships in Tahoe, the current state of Spartan, and the importance of practicing hard shit. (40:10) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do you recover from excessive binging after a bikini competition, and how do you handle weak leptin/ghrelin signals post-show or diet? (1:01:38) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it possible to train Jiu Jitsu while competing in bodybuilding? (1

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 biggest challenges when it comes to fitness success is that we tend to FOCUS on the SYMPTOMS and not the ROOT CAUSE. (3:14) NCI is doing things right. (26:16) The value of treating exercise as a SKILL. (28:46) Empathizing with the younger generation. (36:17) Obesity, it’s NOT your genetics. (39:47) The mindset shifts in getting your children involved in mundane or physical household tasks. (41:19) Organifi Red Juice, the ULTIMATE caffeine alternative. (52:28) Have you seen an elephant receive CPR?! (55:12) #Quah question #1 - What are some common meals that are great for the family and hit all the healthy macros? (57:13) #Quah question #2 - Where do you guys turn to for programming ideas and to gain more knowledge regarding training? (1:05:01) #Quah question #3 - How can you beat the midday slump when bulking? (1:16:

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten reasons that obesity has become so prevalent in the past century, and it is not genetics. Obesity, it’s not your genetics. Your genetics are NOT why you are obese! It’s about your lifestyle and the environment you are in. (1:57) How are people affected by their genetics? (5:08) Ten Environmental Factors/Lifestyle Choices that Play a Role in Obesity. (11:56) #1 – You eat hyper-palatable, ultra-processed foods. (12:20) #2 – You do not move much. (19:44) #3 – You have little muscle. (23:01) #4 – Food requires little work, so we respect it less. (24:51) #5 – Endocrine disrupting chemicals. (29:19) #6 – We stay up later and sleep less. (32:22) #7 – We eat when distracted. (36:09) #8 – Liquid calories. (41:03) #9 – Antidepressants. (44:02) #10 – Birth control. (47:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! August Special: TOP SELLING PROGRAMS COMBINED FOR ONLY $99.99! Mind Pump # 1527: The 3 Step Solution t

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When you pull in your waist, suck it in using your transverse abdominis (TVA), you make it smaller! (3:34) Want to improve your mitochondrial health, take alpha lipoic acid! (13:17) Justin doesn’t do well solo for too long. (23:14) Recapping Max’s first movie theater experience! (25:26) Supporting your kids' passions and endeavors. (34:55) The penis pump story from hell! (40:51) Cannabis and its effect on your sperm DNA. (43:17) The impact of school closures on our children’s mental health. (48:39) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best approach to a cut when wanting to speed up fat loss? (54:35) #ListenerLive question #2 - Why have I seen such a carryover from the basketball court by doing hypertrophy style training? (1:06:42) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best approach to put on size and gain strength for an upcoming powerlifting meet? (1:16:30) #ListenerLive question #4 - In gener

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Max Lugavere about what happens when scientists are motivated by outcomes other than finding the truth. When the science-bound model goes wrong. (2:28) Science advances one funeral at a time. (12:28) Why you shouldn’t take everything the Western blot publishes as fact. (15:11) Why is there resistance to acknowledging that we can potentially prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? (22:50) Why this documentary project engenders why Max does what he does. (29:32) How the brain is very complex. (31:18) Turning the serotonin model for depression on its head. (34:31) How do studies get funded, and how can we eliminate these conflicts of interest? (43:05) Nutrition studies, a house of cards. (48:21) When diets become politicized. (50:43) Be evidence-based, but NOT evidence-bound. (57:01) Understanding the BIG picture and sifting through the noise. (1:02:43) Little Empty Boxes. (1:09:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump li

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is an advanced technique that can almost help every person, progressive resistance with chains and bands. (2:44) When a hero comes along. (15:32) The things you notice about yourself once you have children. (17:59) Enjoying the phases of development. (24:47) This woman is a CHAMPION! (28:47) Busting the myth of overpopulation being a bad thing. (30:53) The shell game that is being played when it comes to our economy. (32:53) Planet of the Apes is happening! (36:11) Hershey’s brilliant strategy. (38:43) How Public Goods targets the environmentally conscious consumer. (42:38) Like wine, drink your Zbioitics first! (44:11) The history of the super-soaker. (48:37) BB guns have come a LONG way! (54:07) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is eating too much red meat bad for you, and why does it get so much hate? (56:30) #ListenerLive question #2 - How much should I start to cut to be effective without destro

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 BEST healthcare in the world is FREE! (2:58) Sal clarifies his statement on nicotine and why vaping is a problem. (9:23) The things we did in the past and their lingering effects as we age. (16:22) Why Mind Pump works with Caldera Lab. (20:42) Is fluoride dangerous? (25:40) Why is protein being demonized? (28:37) Mind Pump loves Mike Matthews. (30:25) Why it’s important to have skepticism. (32:06) Does having tattoos impede your ability to sweat? (36:39) So, you say you want a Ring? (40:10) Science once again proves the mind-muscle connection. (43:08) #Quah question #1 - What are some tips for getting better at barbell squats when you have long legs/femurs? (47:11) #Quah question #2 - Can yin yoga be used as mobility training or is it different? (53:26) #Quah question #3 - How do you guys approach training and nutrition on

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight reasons why lifting light weights can accelerate your progress. One of the BEST things you can do to develop your muscles, and an amazing body, is to LIFT with lightweight! (2:15)   Eight Benefits of Lifting with Light Weight. #1 – Better form. (7:30)   #2 - Easier to connect to target muscles. (10:40) #3 - Lower injury risk. (15:42) #4 - The pump (higher reps). (19:03) #5 - Strength stamina. (22:41) #6 - Explosive training. (26:00) #7 - Slower reps value. (29:35) #8 - Easy on the joints. (32:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! August Special: TOP SELLING PROGRAMS COMBINED FOR ONLY $99.99! Serge Nubret Physique Mind Pump #1745: How To Pack On Muscle To Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts Occlusion Training Guide | MAPS Fitness Products How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Peop

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What you TRAIN, you STRENGTHEN! (3:12) Your parents' generation was just DIFFERENT. (11:06) Is Gen Z forcing social media to evolve? (17:26) Resolving your marital disputes was different in medieval times. (25:56) The origins behind the saying “Jack of all trades, master of none.” (27:20) Vuori got the guys looking ‘professional’ on camera. (31:36) The media is a propaganda machine. (33:32) Butcher Box has a YouTube page! (39:30) Vegans need to relax! (42:12) #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you recommend I incorporate MAPS Symmetry into my workout while also including some days for muscle building but not overtraining? (50:17) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can I skip or replace bicep curls, shrugs, and calf raises in MAPS programs if they are not my target muscle groups? (56:29) #ListenerLive question #3 - Would MAPS Symmetry accelerate me back to where I was pre-break to then work the same inte

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss ten ways to improve recovery. Do NOT fall into the trap of targeting perfection. (2:00)   Ten Advanced Recovery Hacks.   #1 - Cold therapy. (6:00) #2 – Static stretching. (11:49) #3 - Naps. (15:32) #4 - Trigger sessions. (20:34) #5 - Mobility work. (25:24) #6 - Deep tissue massage. (29:12) #7 – High-calorie days. (34:34) #8 – Sunlight. (36:20) #9 – Meditation. (39:25) #10 - Fish and veggies. (42:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01 Daily Synbiotic** July Promotion: RGB Bundle or MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code JULY50 at checkout** Refuge in Carmel, CA - America's First Co-Ed Outdoor Relaxation Spa Mind Pump #1822: Wim Hof On How To Control Your Immune System With Breathwork Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind Pump Blog Which is Best - Mobility or Stretching? - Mind Pump Blog Visit Brain.f

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s good to be science-based, but NOT science-bound. (3:07) Gio’s CRAZY evening in San Francisco. (18:57) How can this even happen?! (23:21) The fun of watching your child develop. (26:10) “Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the face.” (31:51) Redefining what a recession is. (35:55) How Justin has been using Organifi’s Green Juice to repair his gut. (44:50) The robot uprising has started! (50:17) Debating the advantage of being taught by a parent or professional? (52:42) #ListenerLive question #1 - As a PE teacher, how would you structure a workout program for my students? (57:29) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are your thoughts on wanting to go into a cut at 11% body fat? (1:16:21) #ListenerLive question #3 - Should I run a program that has a volume increase only in the parts I want to bring up, and run a maintenance volume on the rest of my body parts to force my body to bring up what

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: Extreme fitness and extreme performance are NOT healthy! (2:59) Throwing shade on serotonin being the leading indicator of depression. (20:41) The humor in watching your kids develop. (31:07) The disconnect between young athletes and their body awareness. (33:45) The ultimate muscle preservation tool. (43:19) Imagining the war of the future. (45:12) A sign of the times for future car purchases. (51:47) Sal’s dream PRx garage gym. (58:45) #Quah question #1 - How long does it take to build muscle mass? (1:03:05) #Quah question #2 - Can you explain carb cycling and its benefits? Can you fat cycle as well? (1:14:49) #Quah question #3 - Is there a set point for our weight? (1:24:23) #Quah question #4 - What are some training tips with a newborn? (1:30:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer f