Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jenny Hutt, host of the Just Jenny show on Sirius XM about her weight loss journey and what she does to stay permanently on track. How she got into media. (3:22) How her legal training served her in everything that she did. (6:05) What makes an argument effective? (7:14) Her struggle with weight early on, and the tragic moment that sparked her weight loss journey. (10:05) What mistakes did she make along the way? (19:23) Parenting with as little judgment as possible. (23:08) Did she have preconceived notions about the gym? (29:26) Jenny’s daily habits to keep the weight off. (32:26) Shifting her priorities and focus to the other metrics as the defining factors in her health. (36:29) Creating the mindset shift for the mental health benefits of exercise. (39:45) Her one piece of advice if you are struggling with your weight. (48:43) Check out her eyewear line, Bunny Eyez. (51:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS A

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best exercise for your lagging body part is the one you’re NOT doing for it. (4:21) With Magic Spoon, you get what you pay for. (12:40) Fun Facts with Justin: African clawed frogs and regenerating limbs. (21:39) Is fasting coming back into favor? (23:56) L-Dopa supplementation for improved erections in men. (28:00) Whoopi Goldberg and how cancel culture is eating itself now. (31:57) Did you know Ned has a subscription service? (35:55) #ListenerLive question #1 - Are bodyweight-only programs as effective as ones with equipment? (39:42) #ListenerLive question #2 - What can I do if my body not changing on a low-calorie diet after coming off a bulk? (48:04) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I incorporate resistance training to gain explosive strength for boxing? (1:03:56) #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I improve my athleticism in the gym? (1:14:23) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a que

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six keys to bringing up body parts that just don't seem to be developing as fast as others. Which body part do you have that is the most stubborn? (2:19) The guy's most stubborn body part. (3:41) 6 Keys to Pack on Muscle to Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts. (7:13) #1 – Focus on the mind to muscle connection. (13:08) #2 – Prioritize your lagging body part at the beginning of your workout. (19:56) #3 – Train lagging/stubborn body parts with more frequency and volume. (23:23) #4 – Sacrifice volume somewhere in order to add it where you want it to go. (26:37) #5 – Change your programming. (30:34) #6 – Give it time. (36:04) Check out MAPS MODS! (38:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS MODS 50% off **Promo code “MODS50OFF” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** How to Improve Weak and Stubborn Body Parts – Mind Pump Blog What To Do About Lagging

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Sometimes the best way to get stronger is to NOT add weight to the bar. (4:26) When an old lady saves the day. (17:36) The impact of loneliness on your health. (22:00) What’s a liger? (31:24) The NFL gets behind cannabis research. (37:10) Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) will be the next industry to be destigmatized. (43:39) The connection between gum inflammation and autoimmune disease. (48:09) Get yourself a good mattress and a ChiliPAD for excellent sleep. (51:47) Competitive pillow fighting is a real thing! (53:54) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is electronic muscle stimulation (EMS) safe and effective? (57:54) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it possible to maintain my strength gains and stamina for obstacle course racing (OCR) if I decrease my level of cardio? (1:13:03) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is there any truth to the statement that once you turn 30 your sleep will change? (1:30:09) #Listener

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about progressing using bodyweight training, the pros and cons of using a lifting belt, how much protein powder is ideal, and the pros & cons of stretching before and after workouts. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How sometimes getting smaller, makes you look bigger. (4:22) Jake Paul, the ULTIMATE troll. (13:18) Justin’s wild weekend in the snow. (19:27) Congratulations to Christina Rice. (25:08) When things get taken out of context. (27:24) Joe Rogan’s art of interviewing. (33:20) Causing more problems with overreactions. (37:34) When one crisis wains, another begins. (41:13) Why did China change the ending to Fight Club?! (44:50) Does red-light therapy help with acne? (47:33) Is Scottie Pippen a hater? (50:34) #Quah question #1 – How can you progress using bodyweight training and still make gains? (58:59) #Quah question #2 – What are the pros and cons of using a lifting belt? (1:05:39) #Quah question #3 - How much protein powder

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Aaron Alexander. The current state of Aaron. (2:12) The reality of becoming the shape of the place you spend a lot of time in. (6:03) Defining the outcomes you prefer to achieve, and reverse engineering your lifestyle back from that point. (8:31) How much of an improvement can you make in your movement as an adult? (11:48) Practical advice for the average person looking to make improvements in their daily lives. (14:52) Why structured workouts don’t matter much if you haven’t addressed your fundamental lifestyle conditions. (21:55) The driving force behind his latest book. (26:36) The staple movements he loves to put the body in and why. (27:44) Why do we breathe the way that we breathe? (31:54) The practices he has for his clients to help with anxiety and depression. (41:15) Why he left Los Angeles. (50:21) Do not be afraid to ask more questions. (53:50) Why the worst thing to happen is nothing at all. (59:10) The value in building strong mental patterns. (1

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Counting your calories and macros is a TERRIBLE approach for long-term weight loss. (4:53) Sal explains why he told someone to add 1,000 calories over their maintenance. (17:57) You can’t make this stuff up! (31:25) Mind Pump on the unintended consequences of the Neuralink. (32:41) A high school football update with Justin: The lack of nutrition with high school athletes and how Butcher Box can help. (41:54) How subscription models like Public Goods, are less likely to be affected by inflation. (47:10) Can alcohol, or other substances like alcohol, increase your longevity? (48:53) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are your thoughts on the supplement, Nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)? (58:39) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are some ways to move like an athlete, but look like a bodybuilder? (1:10:47) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you know when you have reached your genetic muscle-building poten

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin provide solutions to those who are unable to do the most effective exercises. How every exercise is valuable when applied appropriately. (3:04) Do These Exercises Hurt? Do These Instead! (6:39) #1 – Deadlift. (13:19) If this exercise hurts you, do a single-leg deadlift instead. (16:45) What mobility exercises should I focus on? (19:36) #2 – Squat. (21:35) If this exercise hurts you, do a split stance exercise instead. (22:03) Mobility exercises to focus on. (26:16) #3 – Overhead Press. (29:20) If this exercise hurts you, do an overhead or a rack carry instead. (29:50) Mobility exercises to focus on. (34:36) #4 – Bench Press. (36:22) If this exercise hurts you, do an incline dumbbell press instead. (37:14) Mobility exercises to focus on. (39:11) #5 – Dips. (40:04) If this exercise hurts you, do a close-grip bench or incline press instead. (41:16) Mobility exercises to focus on. (41:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion (#1): NEW YEA

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the best treatments clinically proven to help with depression and anxiety is exercise. (4:02) The recover/maintain mentality for training athletes. (19:25) Mind Pump on their high school pictures. (26:46) Magic Spoon is here to help you make your protein intake. (32:05) A high school football update with Justin: Establishing a good offseason training program for his kids. (35:20) Actions speak louder than words. (40:46) At what point should the Government block monopolies from happening? (48:47) The word is out on Vuori. (54:36) Netflix may be falling behind the pack. (57:14) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I get stronger in the big three lifts to benefit an upcoming powerlifting competition? (1:00:20) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are some ways to correct my knee pain when squatting? (1:12:31) #ListenerLive question #3 – What can I do when my right side doesn’t match the left side? (1

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about which is better, HIIT or traditional cardio, good pre-workout meals, how to recover more quickly from extremely high intensity squatting, and something that they preach but struggle to practice when it comes to fitness. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you want to make some of the fastest gains in your lower body? Use the sled! (4:04) Mind Pump on the most used and unused pieces of equipment in their studio. (10:13) The Mind Pump sleep connection. (18:10) Cold weather and kids, where do you stand? (22:14) A new California bill proposal would allow preteens to get vaccinated without parental consent. (27:58) KFC, stop pretending like you’re healthy. (31:08) Organifi Pure is magic! (37:47) The NFT market is bananas! (38:18) YES! There are differences between daytime and nighttime blue-blocking glasses. (45:02) #Quah question #1 - Which is better, HIIT or traditional cardio? (48:34) #Quah question #2 – What is a good pre-workout m

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with nutrition expert Jason Phillips as to why diets fail. The Top 7 Reasons Your Diet Is Failing. (2:53) #1 – Scheduling your off days on the weekend. (3:25) #2 – Underestimating your total caloric intake. (12:12) #3 – Diet culture is leading you to failure. (19:01) #4 – Not eating adequate protein. (26:31) #5 – Relying on nutrition labels. (30:36) #6 – Ignoring the behavior piece. (32:10) #7 – Not counting the calories you drink. (41:29) Why some is good, but more is NOT better. (44:38) We were not put on this earth to be 6% body fat all year long. (50:56) The value of working with a coach or trainer, and how NCI coaches stand out above the rest. (53:42) Find an NCI coach near you! (58:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Get 50% Off Your Nutritional Coaching Institute Enrollment! Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout for 15% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01 Daily Synbioti

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best way to improve functional flexibility is to lift weights. (4:45) How your training frequency will influence your recovery. (16:12) Dad life updates with the guys: Like father, like son. (24:08) John Cena is a beast! (36:18) Study: Cannabis compounds can prevent coronavirus from entering human cells. (38:48) What would Mind Pump sell if they had no integrity? (46:20) Why NO gas station meat sticks compare to Paleo Valley’s. (50:04) The most expensive TV series ever made may surprise you. (53:00) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it realistic to get leaner and hit PRs at the same time? (57:47) #ListenerLive question #2 – What is the right amount of lifting volume to build the most amount of muscle? (1:06:21) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are the problems with CrossFit and what program would you recommend to gain endurance? (1:19:27) #ListenerLive question #4 – How can you train for endurance

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover five myths that keep people from going to the gym. How myths have a tendency to spread and grow, and people believe them to be true. (2:30) What motivated Mind Pump to communicate this message. (3:57) The Five Worst Fitness Myths That Keep People Out of Gyms.  #1 – That people are mean and critical of overweight members. (9:39) #2 – The fittest people are the most judgmental. (16:40) #3 – That fit-looking people have it all figured out. (21:51) #4 – It costs a lot of money to have access to a gym. (27:40) #5 – The biggest, strongest people in the gym are mean. (32:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** Luna Physical Therapy What the Future of Fitness Really Looks Like Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: For long-term fat loss success, walking is better than running. (4:03) The various temperaments of children. How much is nature versus nurture? (15:22) How the universe may be pixelated. (25:05) Would you buy a house in the metaverse? (28:48) Are women not as competitive as men? (35:28) The remarkable results from using Joovv. (43:26) How people can take something out of context to attack you. (48:45) The downstream effects of these mandates. (56:13) Volcanos are scary! (57:40) How Sal is using Organifi’s protein power on his latest bulk. (59:38) #ListenerLive question #1 – What would be a checklist to optimize muscle growth over 1 to 2 years, to put on 10-15 pounds of muscle? (1:06:49) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I train to specifically fix an imbalance in my lower body from a previous injury? (1:24:03) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are some ways to get your child to exercise? (1:33:11)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether calories should be the same for training and non-training days, the pros and cons of wearing gloves when lifting, whether lifting low weight and high reps is as effective as high weight and low reps, and if mirrors an underrated piece of gym equipment. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How skipping leg days may actually affect the gains in the rest of your body. (4:08) How Adam has become a meme for a dad. (12:49) Why masks don’t work. (17:50) The case against masks for children. (20:31) Joe Rogan and data manipulation. (24:39) The state of brick-and-mortar businesses and predicting what its future looks like. (29:37) Why is real estate exploding?! (33:04) Was Logan Paul scammed on the purchase of fake Pokémon cards? (44:00) The Mind Pump snowmobiling Utah experience. (45:18) The vision for Mind Pump Rentals. (48:20) Caldera is saving the guy’s faces after their trip to the snow. (52:26) #Quah question #1 – If I’m in a calo

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five keys to designing a daily workout for 30 days & have also included a free workout at maps30day.com! Mind Pump, giving back to their audience. (3:14) The value of proper programming to get you started the RIGHT way. (5:43) The importance of mobility and mapping it out for the general public. (6:52) The design and features of this program. (8:16) #1 – A focus on compound lifts and mobility. (11:28) #2 - Scaling up to create a positive feedback loop. (14:48) #3 - Tracking your movement with step goals. (18:29) An example of what the first week will look like. (24:11) Why exercise order matters. (27:10) What you can expect by following this 30 day workout. (29:16) #1 – Get stronger. (29:26) #2 – Increase in metabolism. (31:22) #3 – Less pain and stiffness. (33:38) #4 – Build more energy and stamina. (34:49) #5 – The beginnings of a snowball effect, when it comes to fat loss. (37:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS 30 Day Free Workout Luna Physical The

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How the current body acceptance movement is harming people’s health. (4:25) Our idea of success is flawed. (17:08) The staggering weight gained, by demographic, during the pandemic. (20:53) A parent hack brought to you by Table Topics. (26:33) Butcher Box, putting that meat in your box. (33:17) The crisis of cars. (36:01) Turo, the Airbnb of cars. (41:23) The guy’s favorite Vuori pants. (47:47) Yet another study how exercise benefits the brain. (49:04) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you know anyone who has intertwined the medical and fitness industries? (52:38) #ListenerLive question #2 – What is the value of digestive enzymes, and can I become reliant on them? (1:02:44) #ListenerLive question #3 – Should I be concerned about high LDL cholesterol levels when in the context of things, I am overall healthy? (1:12:07) #ListenerLive question #4 – What are some ways to develop fast strength and power? (1

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin reveal eight exercises that should not be your first choice when higher value exercises are available. How every exercise has its value if applied PROPERLY. (2:17) The Eight Most Overrated Exercises. #1 – Burpees. (4:38) #2 – Hip abduction/adduction machine. (7:48) #3 – Planks. (11:51) #4 – Leg extension. (15:21) #5 – Peck deck. (20:31) #6 – Combo exercises. (22:33) #7 – Donkey kickbacks. (29:20) #8 – Tricep kickbacks. (32:36) Honorable mentions. (34:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion (#1): NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL BUNDLE OFFERS January Promotion (#2): MAPS Anabolic 50% off **Code “JANUARY50” at checkout** Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1315: The 8 Best Exercises You Are Not Doing Activate Your Glutes with Tube Walking – Mind Pump TV How to do a PROPER Plank – Mind Pump TV Sissy Squat - The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Res

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Obesity is a choice. (3:57) How Adam may be the best stock predictor of all-time and the state of the gym industry. (25:19) How exercise has profound effects on mental health. (32:01) Drinking and Zbiotics. (33:26) The benefits of starting with a new training stimulus. (35:57) The first genetically modified pig heart has been successfully transplanted into a patient. (39:42) NCI, making it easier to become a successful online coach. (46:53) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I maintain my strength gains while building endurance and stamina for an upcoming obstacle course race? (57:43) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are some ways to address joint pain while running MAPS Performance? (1:11:25) #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you recommend programming for a strong man event? (1:22:50) #ListenerLive question #4 – Is it a realistic goal to build 2-5 lbs. of muscle, being over 50 years old? (1:28

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about only feeling back squats in the quads, how much age influences the ability to make muscle and strength gains, the value of fitness trackers like Whoop and Apple Watch, and the best workout shoes. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to popular belief, the best thing you can do for your immunity is to be fit, healthy, and lean. (3:59) Justin’s horse immunity. (9:26) How the CDC is now suddenly changing its tune. (11:33) Are gyms poised to see a surge? (15:33) Why is Nike coming after Lululemon? (18:44) When will the NFT bubble burst? (24:40) What will the future of the housing market look like? (31:10) How ashwagandha consistently raises testosterone in men with low testosterone. (33:12) How it’s harder to gain body fat with protein than carbs or fats. (40:20) The Shadow Banned Club. (42:18) A conspiracy theory surrounding parallel universes. (49:37) What Mind Pump is watching on TV. (53:49) #Quah question #1 – I only feel bac