Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

1812:  Fatherhood With Ben Greenfield Has he noticed any parallels in his sons’ personalities or interests to his own? (2:21) Having those interesting, yet important, discussions with your teenage children. (6:17) The challenges of unschooling. (8:54) Building non-privileged children through the Greenfield Family Playbook. (27:29) Going through the rite of passage from boyhood to manhood. (35:45) Why Ben and his wife preach conscious-based parenting. (39:42) How has he addressed pornography with his children? (43:27) Navigating and being the example of being a good man/father. (48:27) Why Ben is writing a parenting book. (53:00) The impact breathwork has been on his children. (57:08) The important habits/practices he has built into his son’s daily lives. (58:37) What worries him about future technologies? (1:03:34) Choose happiness and love. (1:10:49) Does he find his passion for fatherhood growing? (1:16:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The THREE most important components of getting a GOOD PUMP: WATER, SALT, and CARBS. (2:51) Body by cheese! (6:24) The guy's favorite and least favorite classes in high school. (9:15) Making the case that the student loan system should be market-based. (16:16) Rambo couldn’t save her. (20:40) Dad life updates with the guys: Going out to dinner with children, manifesting good traits into your child, and showing love. (23:25) The benefits of collagen protein if you lift heavy. (29:36) Scientists claim to have learned the secret to successful flirting. (35:24) The value in taking NED’s hemp oil before your next mobility session. (42:18) Big Pharma is taking over your TV. (47:42) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any suggestions on workouts or a MAPS program that would be best while distressing? (51:11) #ListenerLive question #2 - Could overtraining be the main cause of not regaining lean body mass and progres

Why is there a HUGE demand and a LOW supply of quality trainers? (2:52) Seven reasons why most trainers are broke.  #1 – They suck! (8:24) #2 – Leads vs. sales. (20:37) Not willing to work for FREE! (28:22) #3 - Retention vs. acquisition. (34:23) #4 - Lifetime customer value. (38:18) #5 - Solopreneur vs. entrepreneur. (44:15) #6 - Transactions vs. system. (50:50) #7 - Lack of patience. (56:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! May Promotion: MAPS Starter Bundle and MAPS Spilt 50% off! **Promo code MAYSPECIAL at checkout** Traffic and Funnels - We Help Freelancers Get Clients Fast Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition)  Instagram Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins)  Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi)  Instagram Drew Canole (@drewcanole)  Instagram Taylor Welch (@taylorawelch)  Instagram Chris Evans (@traffic.funnels)  Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the best ways to get your body to start progressing again is to change your workouts. Change the TEMPO, and you change the workout. (2:16) Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight. (14:07) Sal’s wife is a champion! (22:32) Have you heard of ‘hole in one’ insurance?! (26:33) How kids keep raising the bar of dumb challenges. (31:31) The benefits of red-light therapy and hair loss. (39:21) How Adam has been taking the Red Juice from Organifi to mitigate his symptoms of going off caffeine. (46:37) Fun Facts with Justin: The fastest animal on the planet and hyena's faux penis. (50:50) #ListenerLive question #1 - What approach should I have to release the neck tightness when doing presses? (56:48) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it ok for your shoulders to click on lateral raises? (1:06:09) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is there a proper breathing technique when lifting heavy? (1:13:14) #ListenerLive questio

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about growing stubborn biceps, whether changing phases is effective because of “muscle confusion,” if it is ok to train to failure if only focusing on a muscle group once a week, and whether bodybuilding is healthy. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a simple tip that will get you leaner and healthier. EAT PROTEIN FIRST! (2:29) Crypto ads are EVERYWHERE! (9:18) People are the currency. (13:21) Why the Supreme Court leak is very scary. (17:28) Should there be warning labels on sugary drinks? (23:44) Caldera Labs is clinically proven to work on ALL skin types! (31:51) Dad life updates with Adam, Justin, and Sal. (38:26) Vuori is your Mother’s Day one-stop shop. (41:42) Will movie theaters ever go away? (45:54) #Quah question #1 - Incredibly stubborn bicep and tricep growth despite all other muscle groups improving. Should I target volume or intensity, and are giant sets counterproductive or overworking? (58:42) #Quah question #2 - Do

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the value of mothers and the need for them to prioritize taking time to care of themselves. What drives moms to hire personal trainers more than any other demographic? (2:14) You can’t pour from an empty cup. (5:50) The value of working out to increase productivity. (8:16) Learning from example. (12:17) The importance of taking time for yourself. (17:03) The #1 hurdle for this type of client. (19:37) How you can workout in a way that actually energizes you! (23:37) Strength feels attractive! (29:33) The health benefits of resistance training in speeding up your metabolism. (30:34) Train smarter, NOT harder. (31:57) Being the example for your kids. (33:59) The value in spending money for time. (37:06) The top 2 tips for workout efficiency in terms of results in the gym. (40:23) Why there is a hierarchy in exercise selection and programming. (42:57) Don’t be afraid to break up your workouts. (44:45) General, easy rules for strength training. (47:36) Related Links

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to resistance training, it is a SKILL. The MOST important factors with resistance training are FORM, TECHNIQUE, and CONTROL. (2:43) Becoming aware and dealing with your impulses. (13:02) The good, the bad, and the ugly in Salt Lake City. (21:00) Have women been shaming men since the beginning of time? (30:02) Stunning statistics of Americans’ view on cremation. (37:08) Busting the myths around the popular narratives surrounding millionaires and billionaires. (40:54) Public Goods, a hedge to protect yourself from inflation. (50:23) The changing trends in people returning to the gym. (52:44) If you’re feeling anxious, put on blue-blocking glasses! (58:30) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is weight lifting hurting my progress in break dancing? (1:00:19) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any suggestions to maintain muscle when working in a remote location with limited equipment? (1:13:01) #ListenerLi

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Rabbi David Wolpe about the importance of spiritual health in these challenging times. A little background on Rabbi David Wolpe. (2:11) Is religion still important in modern times? (3:25) Why all good impulses need good institutions and organizations to keep them going. (4:58) Is a spiritual practice essential for health? (7:30) When has his faith been tested the most? (9:59) The two key reasons why people suffer. (11:30) Why evolution is a mixed bag. (14:36) The dangers of moral altruism. (17:58) The consequences of easy access to pornography. (21:15) Why more knowledge isn't necessarily solving things. (25:39) What concerns him the most in the social landscape? (28:16) How we have forgotten to forgive. (30:05) What is the most popular book he has written, and why? (33:22) When did he decide to become a Rabbi? (34:16) His thoughts on the problems in higher education. (35:30) Why is it popular to be anti-Israel? (37:36) Does science need religion? (39:40) Why

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Whether your goal is to cut or bulk, you should train to BUILD MUSCLE. (3:23) The value of having levity in a situation. (14:52) What is the best temperature for sleep? (22:05) The oldest person in the world passed away at 119! (26:07) Framing the average workweek. (34:54) Mind Pump Recommends, White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercombie & Fitch on Netflix. (40:19) Why the guys think a ‘disinformation governance board’ is a terrible idea, inconsistency from the left and the right, and why voting should be hard.  (48:51) Why Justin is a BIG whey protein guy now. (59:01) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you feel anabolic cardio or explosive exercises produce a muscle-building signal similar to or less than weight training? (1:04:54) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it detrimental to make a drastic drop in calories below maintenance in order to maintain long-term weight loss? (1:18:53) #ListenerLive que

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often one should see a chiropractor, the benefits of using calorie cycling, what their workouts will look like at age 45, and if taking painkillers before or after lifting inhibits muscle growth. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the easiest and best ways to know that you are doing the right kind of training, eating the best diet, and living the best lifestyle is if you are getting STRONGER. (3:43) How conversations with friends have changed since becoming fathers. (8:28) Awkward moments with your children. (11:57) Sal recaps his recent business trip to LA. (17:22) The guys discuss how our media covers high-profile trials. (26:13) Elon wins! (30:00) The guys provide a follow-up on their minerals & metals test from equi.life. (44:51) Why being deficient in vitamin D is not good. (49:25) The issue Mind Pump has with people taking things out of context on social media. (51:55) Organifi crushes in the flavor department!

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss seven benefits of exercise that are often overlooked. Seven Surprising Benefits of Exercise. (1:46) #1 – Decreases cognitive decline. (2:12) #2 – Improves your relationship with pain. (12:40) #3 – Makes you happier. (21:22) #4 – Slows down your biological clock. (28:53) #5 – Helps you recover from major illnesses. (33:37) #6 – Improves your sex life. (36:43) #7 – Teaches you acceptance. (44:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Strength training can help protect the brain from degeneration Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate Physical Exercise Increased Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Elderly Population with Depression Common Knee Surgery May Help No More Than

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you can lose weight, and your body fat percentage can go up! (4:02) Cannabis and working out. (17:32) Fun updates and the latest growth phases of the Mind Pump kids. (25:40) Congratulations to the Di Stefano family! (33:51) The effects of inflation on the global food supply. (39:17) The staggering amount of equity people are pulling out of their homes. (44:03) Scientists demonstrate a new mechanism by which amino acids curb appetite. (45:24) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best way to optimize my workouts and diet when starting TRT? (49:31) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best routine to recondition my body for a military test? (1:07:16) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to workout with no equipment? (1:16:38) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on transitioning my mindset from endurance to strength training? (1:22:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a qu

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of routines to provide structure and a higher probability of success to each day. Why your morning routine may be working against you. (1:43) Is there a hierarchy of morning routines? (3:30) The BIG myths surrounding routines. (6:07) The Mind Pump hacks that make their morning routines quick and effortless. (7:24) The magic of building a sleep routine. (21:41) The value of having a food routine. (40:34) The importance of setting the intention for your workout plan. (50:26) Why you don’t want to marry your routine. (58:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Blinkist for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout* Philips SmartSleep HF3500/60 Wake-Up Light Therapy Alarm Clock

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to fitness and all the commonly accepted methods of training your body, they actually all work. But nothing works forever. (3:57) The guys recap their Easter Sunday with their families. (11:49) Muscle activations studies and their flaws. (25:46) A good lesson in checking your ego. (32:22) How Justin is showing what’s possible to his student-athletes. (34:46) Mind Pump’s first take on Organifi’s new ‘Green Juice’ flavor. (38:25) The guys discuss Bill Maher letting his hair down on his recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. (41:20) Mind Pump Recommends, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty on HBO Max. (44:20) The effectiveness of binaural beats and music on the brain. (50:08) Police officer’s clever way to avoid people uploading videos on them. (55:00) Disney is not reading the crowd well. (56:04) #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you match a diet for each type of tra

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how weighted dips compared to the bench press, whether drinking diet soda is really so unhealthy, the best diet, sleep and workout practices when starting TRT to maximize response, and how social media has changed the health and fitness space for better or worse. Mind Pump Fit Tip: All exercises have value! The key is in how you apply them. (3:40) The value of isometrics for building muscle and strength. (9:45) A high school football training update with Justin Andrews: How the kids are beginning to see transformations, building the foundation, and leader boards. (12:17) The health benefits of whey protein. (17:03) The psychology behind the value of sports. (19:45) How your grip strength is a HUGE indicator of good health. (24:54) What is it about Elon Musk that people don’t like? (28:43) Melatonin’s strong effect on growth hormone. (35:01) When a self-driving car gets pulled over by the police. (38:59) How Justin ha

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps that help eliminate food cravings. Why there is so much more to food than being robotic about it. (2:22) How language shapes the way you feel about certain things. (4:14) Label the feeling and master the action. (6:02) Change the relationship you have with the craving. (13:58) The 5 Step Strategy to Defeat Cravings.  #1 – Become aware. (16:25) #2 – Create space between the feeling and the impulse. (25:13) #3 – Eat in ways that lower cravings. (31:25) #4 – Drink a lot of water. (38:06) #5 – Practice fasting. (41:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Special Promotion: Intermittent Fasting Guide 50% off! **Code IF50 at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart | HBO Max Originals Mind Pump #1792: The Secrets Of Happy People With Arthur C. Brooks Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog Visit Drink LMNT for

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Ladies, don’t be afraid to go on a bulk. Most of the time, it’s exactly what you need to do to get the body you want. (4:05) New product alert from Paleo Valley! (9:30) Justin rids his house of the ‘demon’ relic and inflation woes. (12:18) Another case for the benefits of donating blood. (16:25) Cool Science News with Sal: California start-up sends tiny robots on a voyage into brains. (20:03) Mind Pump Recommends: Raised by Wolves on Netflix.  (21:25) The importance of knowing when to increase volume and when to back down. (24:38) A high school football update with Justin: Hosting a lift-athon for the kids, programming updates, and lessons he is learning about himself. (28:08) Tech billionaires rally around nuclear as the energy crisis looms. (33:36) Mark Zuckerberg spends how much on security?! (36:06) Mind Pump joining TikTok, debating short vs. long-form video, and being a visual vs. audio learne

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Darin Olien, best selling author, and co-host of Down to Earth With Zac Efron. How Darin & Zac Effron revamped and launched a Netflix series  (2:46) Finding integrity while only scratching the surface on such deep topics (8:45) How they chose their filming locations (12:08) The unique balance in Iceland (13:42) The location that he was most excited to take Zack (16:38) Darin loses his home to the fires (19:49) The sageing ceremony 23:42 Where his passion to teach others comes from (28:51) What has the new success brought him (32:09) Why is it alluring to be a victim (35:00)  It’s the struggle that shapes you (39:40) Your intimate language,  listening to yourself and his latest aha moment (43:42) Most common superfood  and the ones not so known (49:17) The invisible killers (57:20) Eating real whole foods vs engineered foods (1:08:57) Healing waters of France and water frequency (1:14:17) Practical decisions about water (1:29:27)   Related Links/Products

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you have a slow metabolism, and you want to speed it up, one of the KEY things you need to do is eat in a calorie SURPLUS. (3:43) The many benefits of red-light therapy on your mitochondria. (14:06) Why drinking ANY alcohol is bad for you. (21:06) Fun Facts with Justin: The secret Nazi bunkers of Antarctica. (25:57) Why Adam is bitter about Sal’s sleeping superpower. (30:30) Cool Science with Sal: Virtual reality treatment of claustrophobia. (35:00) The scary scenes in Shanghai and the case against lockdowns. (40:55) The benefits of plant protein powders and, in particular, the quality over at Organifi. (49:20) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it better to squat low or heavy? (53:40) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice on getting stronger or leaner in preparation for an upcoming powerlifting meet? (1:04:34) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any signs to look for if my diet isn’t working? (1:15:00) #Li

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about controlling cravings, how to keep gains while going on vacation, the benefits of doing decline bench presses, and how to spot dumbbell chest presses. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Isometrics, believe it or not, this type of training builds muscle and burns body fat the fastest. It is the type of contraction that will activate the MOST muscle fibers. (4:01) Adam and Sal recap the NCI Coaching Con event. (16:03) Mind Pump Recommends, State and Liberty clothing. (26:45) The guys speculate on why Elon Musk dropped his Twitter board seat. (29:57) Will Tesla mine for lithium? (34:08) The secret to brilliant kids. (35:10) Why Mind Pump loves Blinkist. (42:10) California’s first lab-grown mosquitoes may take flight stirring controversy. (46:21) #Quah question #1 – How can someone control cravings? (52:05) #Quah question #2 – How can I keep my gains while going on vacation for three weeks? (1:01:57) #Quah question #3 -  What, if any, ar