Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten traits the most fit and healthy people possess. People who can maintain health & fitness for their entire lives often have commonalities and common traits. (1:32)   Ten Common Traits of Fit and Healthy People.    #1 - Their workouts are scheduled at the same time, same day, each week. (5:36) #2 - They respect fitness goals but don’t obsess over them. (8:28) #3 - They have learned to enjoy healthy eating. (12:29) #4 - They value the mental/emotional/health effects of fitness more than the physical effects. (17:35) #5 - They accept aging. (20:19) #6 - Their workouts change based on their life circumstances. (22:36) #7 - They don’t waste time in the gym. (26:22) #8 - They don’t waste time on new diet fads. (28:13) #9 - They learned to enjoy cooking. (33:54) #10 - They don’t overdo it. (36:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! October Promotion: MAPS Symmetry or MAPS Strong HALF OFF! **Pro

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you feeling sad, depressed, or down? Well, studies show diet can have a PROFOUND effect on depression. (2:29) Do ‘hot’ women not get cold? (22:15) Busting the myths surrounding the safety of testosterone replacement therapy. (25:06) Is ‘memetic magic’ a thing? (30:45) Prioritizing the shifting of male and female roles. (35:42) Pumpkin Spice Gold Juice is back from Organifi! (46:49) Butcher Box’s surf and turf deal! (47:56) When Justin’s Star Wars knowledge gets tested. (49:29) #ListenerLive question #1 - Which MAPS program or workout modifications would you recommend to someone who is focused on growing size and strength in their legs, particularly to improve their squat? (51:56) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any suggestions on ways to avoid an afternoon energy crash? (1:05:02) #ListenerLive question #3 - There are a lot of high-stress components in my life right now that I am managing relatively

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight ways to kick-start your metabolism. One of the MOST effective things you can do for sustainable fat loss and health in the modern world is to SPEED UP your metabolism! (1:40) The complexity of the metabolism. (3:59)   Eight Ways to Re-Ignite Your Metabolism.   #1 - Train to build muscle. (11:00) #2 - Best exercises are big compound lifts. (14:46) #3 - Use strength as the metric. (19:05) #4 - Feed your body to fuel muscle and strength. (21:13) #5 - Slowly increase calories as the body adapts. (23:17) #6 - Prioritize protein. (32:40) #7 - Use cardio for health, not for calorie burn. (36:31) #8 - Prioritize good sleep. (40:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Limited Time Promotion: Metabolism Boost Bundle MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Powerlift, and Reverse Dieting 101. We are offering all three for the low price of $99.99! Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fa

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Working out harder is NOT always better. (2:20) A groundbreaking study on the soleus muscle. (18:09) Justin’s Furnace Fest adventures. (23:23) When the guys first discovered they could no longer eat fast food. (40:02) Flash frozen vs. fresh salmon and how Butcher Box promotes it. (43:28) Rough waters ahead for all markets. (48:24) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are ways to overcome shoulder pain when bench pressing? (57:16) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I meet my daily caloric intake by only eating three meals a day on an intermittent fasting schedule? (1:13:51) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on what I can do when I keep getting injured? (1:25:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s excl

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 MOST valuable pieces of technology that can DRAMATICALLY improve the success of your workouts is ALSO one of the most easily underutilized that has been around forever. The STOPWATCH! (2:51) Are iPods making a comeback?! (15:09) Adam recommends The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist on Netflix. (18:30) The ULTIMATE carjacking deterrent. (21:37) Kreatures of Habit is FLYING off the Mind Pump shelves! (25:49) The unintended consequences of the pandemic. (29:12) The controversy regarding Gays Against Groomers. (33:52) Oral health 101. (37:48) Fun Facts with Justin: The truth about the Chupacabra. (47:39) 4D ultrasound images show babies’ possible reactions to flavors! (51:30) Vuori now has camo pants. (55:56) How would the guys pass down their wealth? (58:15) The next frontier is the energy race. (1:08:14) #Quah question

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Drs. John & Julie Gottman about scientifically proven ways to improve relationships. What is the Gottman Institute, and what is its purpose? (2:29) What got them so interested in studying relationships? (4:16) What are some of the biggest misconceptions about the way we look at marriages back then compared to now? (6:00) What is the Love Lab, and how did it work? (9:10) The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. (13:39) The Sound Relationship House theory of what makes relationships work. (18:52) The importance of focusing on the process rather than the content. (29:48) The value of their research in helping build healthy relationships. (34:44) Any differences in same sex-relationships vs different-sex relationships? (39:52) Are there things culturally that are working against them? (49:12) The importance of a moral aspect in a healthy relationship. (55:24) Love is an action. (57:38) Building connection through practice on Gottman Connect. (1:03:22) Love Rx and

n this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Powerlifters have it half right and half wrong. Bodybuilders ALSO have it half right and half wrong. You can learn from BOTH to maximize your gains. (3:25) How the PRx rack is set up PERFECTLY for band-assisted exercises. (23:23) Why would Walmart remove self-checkout machines? (28:36) Walmart is getting into banking! (40:33) Nothing will lose you more money than a car. (41:40) The value of SleepMe and the growing competition in the market. (50:45) #ListenerLive question #1 – Are there any exercises I can do to activate the muscles to perform a pull-up? (55:23) #ListenerLive question #2 - What recommendations would you give to someone with limited to no access to accessories and weights to keep progressing on my lower body? (1:03:40) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is my love for running holding me back from burning fat? Is it possible to burn fat while working out and running or should I stop running an

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Stephen Cabral and get their hormone profiles analyzed on air. The paradigm around preventative health. (3:00) Humans are meant to do tough things and we have gotten soft.  (8:57) The benefits of putting your body through temperature changes. (11:51) His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (13:51) What role does eating too much play in poor health? (16:55) Is there an antioxidant consumption limit? (19:10) Differentiating between blood and saliva tests. (22:36) The stress/gut connection. (31:39) Explaining the gut/brain access. (33:46) Unpacking and understanding the results and findings from the guy’s lab tests. (37:31) Doug. (39:36) Justin. (58:54) Adam. (1:11:07) The importance of looking at the big picture. (1:24:29) The motivation behind their partnership. (1:27:48) What tests does he recommend? (1:29:24) His insight into the MP Holistic Health community. (1:30:45) What you get if you purchase a test through Dr. Cabral. (1:34:29) Related Links/Pr

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is an interesting way to stimulate muscle growth, loaded passive stretching! (2:25) Have insomnia? Wear those blue-blocking glasses y’all! (18:59) A parent’s battle with sleep routines. (24:16) Funny moments with the Mind Pump kids. (32:11) Nutrient deficiencies can cause A LOT of irritability. (34:25) A conversation on the decline in Christianity in America. (37:54) Revisiting the actor’s “pump” debate. (45:08) Caldera Lab, the results speak for themselves. (49:18) Quiz: What are the different types of female orgasms? (50:25) #ListenerLive question #1 - Following the 20-minute workout approach you outlined in a recent episode, how would you split up your MAPS Programs? Do you think that would still achieve the same effects as the program originally intended? (55:26) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do you make the mental switch from low rep training to high rep training? (1:03:50) #ListenerLive

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 CAN produce accelerated muscle growth. However, there are some interesting caveats. (2:32) Carnival Sal. (22:33) Adam’s potty-training mistakes to avoid. (25:53) The apple doesn’t fall far from the Andrews tree. (35:05) Highlighting the weakness in human reason. (39:52) Caffeine is a powerful drug. (43:48) The guys address the prices of their sponsors. (49:48) Mind Pump Recommends, Skandal! Bringing Down Wirecard on Netflix. (54:42) #Quah question #1 - How can I feel more activation on my chest rather than shoulders when bench pressing? (57:18) #Quah question #2 - What are good mobility practices for tight hamstrings for someone who drives for a living? (1:01:15) #Quah question #3 - Is there a difference in training cardio for cardiovascular health vs. training to increase VO2 max? What’s the best way to trai

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover nine hacks that are critical for fat loss success without needing to count calories.

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re going to go vegan, do it for the RIGHT reasons. Otherwise, it’s likely to lead to worse health. (2:54) Things that Adam finds cool. (10:22) The brain blend from Ned is FIRE!! (17:13) Mind Pump on the controversy surrounding Andrew Tate and the dangers of censorship. (18:50) A clear example of obsessive fandom. (41:13) Remembering Bill Pearl. (44:54) The sex-tape formula for success. (48:19) ‘Buy My House’, the Shark Tank for real estate. (50:49) The meat sticks from Paleo Valley are a HIT with the kids. (52:54) Canada’s twisted law. (56:08) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I measure if I am out of symmetry, and how can I improve it? (1:01:26) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I stay satiated during Dr. Cabral’s 4-month Sibo protocol? (1:09:12) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I program the right exercises to strengthen my lower back and core? (1:17:06) #ListenerLive question #4 - If

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten types of people who generally fail when attempting to become and stay fit.

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Eating two burgers is healthier than eating one burger and one order of fries. (2:21) Welcome, Mind Pump’s newest partner Kreatures of Habit. (8:15) Yes, Adam hides certain foods. (11:40) Are the guys still skeptical about Tonal? (16:01) How creatine may be more beneficial than anti-depressants for mild depression. (31:26) Is inflation here to stay? (33:03) Invest to fight inflation with Start Engine and companies like CAREMINDr. (39:07) When NASA lets the internet decide the name of their next mission. (43:50) How Disney is shaking up the streaming wars. (46:10) Organifi Glow is getting rave reviews from Mind Pump listeners. (51:59) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I add Olympic lifts to a MAPS Program? (54:52) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I incorporate Indian clubs/mace bells into my workout to improve my shoulder, wrist, core, and elbow strength/health to fight potential injuries from 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: One of the BEST ways to manage your cravings is to manage your blood sugar levels. Just walking 2 MINUTES after a meal will have a pronounced effect! (2:25) Adam recaps his helicopter ride in Hawaii. (12:35) Food trucks have come a LONG way! (23:15) Adam’s flying hack for traveling with toddlers. (27:50) What is Mind Pump streaming? (30:09) The strange controversy surrounding the Queen’s passing. (33:32) Check out the new designs from Felix Gray! (39:17) The ads on the backs of magazines were rip-offs! (41:02) We are getting closer and close to Halo. (43:34) How California is forcing the hand of these fast-food companies. (47:21) NCI’s CRAZY giveaway! (51:35) #Quah question #1 - Why are muscle soreness and calories burned not a good cue for effective exercises? What do you suggest we track? (54:31) #Quah question #2 - What are

From Addict to Self-Made Millionaire With Michael Churnow How from a young age he was trying to get out of his house. (3:34) Being sexually assaulted at 8 years old. (11:08) Why he felt he needed to have a legitimate job with his ever-growing side hustle. (16:10) His favorite drug to sell and why? (22:05) His only run-in with the cops. (26:33) The scary experience of getting robbed. (32:08) That one time he faked his death. (39:01) His connection to the universe. (44:30) Losing his father and making amends. (46:55) The beginning of the end of the dark days and the beginning of the new days. (56:30) The Muay Thai angels. (1:01:48) The point where things start happening for him. (1:08:43) Why his happiness is FAR more important than cash in the bank and capital. (1:28:59) His next venture, partner, and buyout. (1:35:45) The origins of Kreatures of Habit. (1:46:33) Taking his love of oatmeal and running with it! (1:53:25) How fitness & health transformed him. (2:01:01) The priority of profitability. (2:08:4

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BEST things you can do to increase the pump is to drink more WATER! (2:58) The benefits of red-light therapy to relieve pain. (10:39) One Twitch streamer wanted ALL the views! (13:27) Magnets are powerful! (21:14) The Seed impact. (28:07) The trends of drug use during the pandemic. (29:39) How spoiled are these kids now?! (31:53) #ListenerLive question #1 - Are there downsides to prolonged periods of resistance training while fasted? (41:57) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can doing excess cardio hinder my muscle growth and weight loss, and slow my metabolism more? (48:56) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I fit MAPS Anabolic into my schedule as a firefighter? (1:02:01) #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the safest way to reduce my weight without having to lose too much muscle? (1:14:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visi

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Rand McClain about testosterone and peptides. The BIG myths surrounding testosterone. (2:48) How important is testosterone for women? (33:49) A brief history of peptides. (46:03) Since insulin, what are some of the biggest peptide breakthroughs? (51:01) Should peptide use be monitored by doctors? (54:15) Breaking down the peptide PT-141 for libido and sex. (59:59) Oxytocin is the love bonding chemical. (1:05:42) Comparing growth hormone and Ibutamoren. (1:09:24) Cognitive boosting peptides. (1:14:45) Anything worth doing is worth doing it right. (1:16:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned MP Peptide Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! September Promotion: Skinny Guy Bundle (MAPS ANABOLIC // MAPS AESTHETIC // NO B.S. 6-PACK FORMULA // INTUITIVE NUTRITION GUIDE // OCCLUSION TRAINING GUIDE.) HALF OFF!! Also, the Fit Mom Bundle (MAPS ANYWHERE // MAPS ANABOLIC // MAPS HIIT // and INTUITIVE NUTRITION GUIDE.) HALF OFF!! **Code SEPT5

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. 1899: The Difference Between Total & Free Testosterone, What Creatine Does to the Body, How to Get Client Results as a Personal Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you don’t ENJOY your workouts something is wrong! (2:18) A funeral director weighs in on Justin’s dark humor story. (13:23) Gym bullies or gym etiquette. (15:51) Are Twitter bots driving culture, and are these social media platforms doing our leaders dirty work? (20:19) Monkeys are crafty. (39:26) How supplementing with Acetyl-L-Carnitine can reduce mild depression symptoms. (40:35) Magic Spoon is EVERYWHERE! (41:53) Real-life Mario Kart! (47:38) Parenting hacks with Mind Pump. (48:56) Another reminder to stay present. (49:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it normal to have clients drop off even when you’re trying everything to help them? (56:12) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are your thoughts on adding strength trainin

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. 1898: The Truth About Tri-Release Protein Supplements, the Maximum Amount of Protein You Should Consume in a Meal, the Best Close Grip Exercise for Tricep Development & More Mind Pump Fit Tip: Of all the things you can do to positively affect your health, supplements are largely a waste of time. (2:24) At what point can you justify wearing driving gloves in your fancy car? (11:24) Tony Horton is a scammer. (15:57) Biohackers will try and do anything! (18:24) Mike O’Hearn, stop it! (22:30) Lifestyles of the rich and the famous. (28:54) California politician’s sending out mixed messages. (36:18) Mind Pump’s favorite Vuori pants. (40:15) How Sal is making an effort to become more self-aware of his physical state. (43:12) The top things Adam has done for his psoriasis. (52:07) #Quah question #1 - Is it true that your body can only absorb 30g of p