Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten advanced techniques that can kick-start your results in the gym. One of the MOST challenging things in fitness is to continue progressing when you are ALREADY advanced! (2:04)   Ten Advanced Next-Level Workout Techniques.   #1 - Supersets (pre-exhaust, compound, antagonist). (6:44) #2 – Training to failure. (10:48) #3 - Partial reps. (18:05) #4 – Rest/pause. (21:44) #5 - Intraset stretching (24:17) #6 – Drop sets. (26:48) #7 – Super slow motion. (30:42) #8 - Isometric holds. (34:21) #9 – 10 x 10. (36:10) #10 – Forced reps. (40:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned MP Hormones July Promotion: RGB Bundle or MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code JULY50 at checkout** The 20-Minute Full Body Superset Workout That Hits Everything (TRY THIS) - Mind Pump TV How To Do PRE-EXHAUST SUPERSETS with Sal Di Stefano How To Use Supersets For Maximum Muscle Gain - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1820: How To Choose The Perfect Workout Partner 3 Tips for Better Muscle Growth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Vegan diets are some of the WORST diets for building muscle! (3:25) Why is D.B. Cooper a cultural icon? (10:37) Brown noise, and why you should care about it. (21:03) Audi’s awesome new tech to save you time. (27:30) Sal’s dad loves Ned! (32:53) Maximus is a BIG Magic Spoon guy. (36:11) What’s wrong with men?! (38:31) Be wary of getting your news from social media. (46:10) Toys R Us is making a COMEBACK! (49:08) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do fat burners have side effects that should I be aware of, and do they require cycling off to maintain their effectiveness? (56:35) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I adjust my training to better prevent me from feeling so strained at/after work as a massage therapist? (1:09:48) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are some ways to protect your back while deadlifting? (1:18:11) #ListenerLive question #4 - Is there any truth to a specific type of workout for your Ho

Description: In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Nathaniel Nolan who recently made news "as the man who got ripped running like a dog." The CRAZY story behind how Nathaniel went viral. (2:13) His background in the fitness space and how he got into animal flow. (6:43) Has this had an impact on his business? (9:57) Why big media companies are NOT looking out for the people they are trying to exploit. (11:36) His WHY into becoming a personal trainer. (14:26) Why most of the fitness media is simply GARBAGE! (17:27) The purpose behind modulating intensity. (22:09) Highlighting why the consumer MUST take headlines with a grain of salt. (26:23) The importance of mobility, trigger, and focus sessions within the MAPS Programs. (31:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: RGB Bundle or MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Promo code JULY50 at checkout** I’m a personal trainer and running like a dog made me crazy ripped New Fitness Craze is Running Like a Dog on All Fours The Most Overlooked Muscle

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Protein is as CLOSE as you can get to a magical macronutrient. (3:09) Heritage pork from Butcher Box hits different! (17:48) So, you want to build a sex room? (22:55) Rage has become the machine. (27:05) The Stranger Things effect. (28:35) Will Sal be in a music video?! (34:08) A throwback to Adam’s old photoshoots. (36:26) Have a drink, and keep that Zbiotics on hand. (48:24) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a way to grow the glutes/legs, without growing the back/upper body? (52:06) #ListenerLive question #2 - If you put in the work consistently over a long period of time, should everyone be able to lift 225 lbs. for bench press, 315 lbs. for squat, and 450 lbs. for deadlift? (1:01:33) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I improve my endurance in the gym while deadlifting? (1:14:24) #ListenerLive question #4 - Would you recommend supplementing with essential amino acids, if I am struggling to m

In this Quah (Q & A) episode, Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is a simple step you can do to alleviate chronic pain, train unilaterally. (3:27) How much do Cirque du Soleil/Vegas acts get paid? (17:29) What’s a sun fever?! (31:28) Hands-on your knees is better for catching your breath than hands on your head. (37:50) Flying with children and keeping them in line. (40:39) Weedkiller chemical glyphosate was found in the majority of U.S. urine samples. (44:53) When your plans just don’t pan out. (49:16) When your bed just feels the best. (55:13) #Quah question #1 - What is the difference in hypertrophy between the dumbbell overhead press vs. barbell? If the difference is stability, is there more benefit in using dumbbells in most press movements? (57:33) #Quah question #2 - Can you recommend a good protein powder that doesn’t contain whey? (1:04:03) #Quah question #3 - How much is too much