Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: BUILD MUSCLE to drastically improve your health! (1:45) Risk vs. reward when it comes to kids and contact sports. (15:19) Dispelling misinformation on Sal’s tattoo. (19:25) Adam at his lowest weight since competing days. (20:42) Educating the audience on the accuracy of body fat tests. (27:55) The Happy Drops from Organifi are CRUSHING! (32:04) A wedding reception gone TERRIBLY wrong. (36:43) That one-time Justin got stuck on a rollercoaster. (37:47) Adam’s embarrassing text. (39:08) Highlighting how we misunderstand studies or data. (43:06) Storytelling and teaching lessons. (46:05) How to get 10 clients in 10 days. (50:40) Shout out to Hippy Feet socks! (51:23) #ListenerLive question #1 – What sort of training/conditioning would you suggest aiding with dance lifts? (57:23) #ListenerLive question #2 – Would you have any suggestions on how to program for 75 Hard to finis

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: Understand yourself first to move forward. (1:57) A big win for Justin and Sal. (22:12) As you get older, it gets easier. (24:32) The most difficult body parts to overtrain. (33:03) Red light therapy and psoriasis. (35:57) Fun Facts with Justin: Lactobacillus Reuteri. (39:51) The easiest-to-digest protein powder, EVER! (42:50) In-person ‘trainer’ events vs. live events with fans. (44:47) Is legalizing drugs better or worse for society? (48:05) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:00:16) #Quah question #1 - Whenever I travel, I end up losing weight because I am so scared of perfectly tracking food that I end up restricting. How do you balance staying active and choosing healthy meals while away without being overly restrictive? (1:01:12) #Quah question #2 - What are the most useful certifications for a new asp

What is the difference between your biological vs. chronological age? (2:10) What metrics does the test cover? (3:17) Have they connected these markers/tests to age-related symptoms? (5:03) The success of reducing one’s biological age. (7:07) Why all these specialty bio hacks are worthless if you’re not healthy. (9:07) Good vs. bad methylators. (10:26) It all comes down to bio-individuality. (16:33) Revealing the guy’s Biological Age test results. (18:31) Adam. (22:01) Sal. (25:22) Doug. (26:30) Justin. (29:00) Who is more neanderthal? (30:11) What causes us to age slower or faster? (33:04) The top supplements to slow aging. (33:52) How anything that is good for us can be negative if taken too much. (39:39) The best methods to reduce oxidative stress. (44:05) It’s all about finding the right level for you. (51:15) How often should one take this test and where can you get it? (53:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned Discover Your True Biological Age & Reverse Aging

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When you're working with weights, go with full range of motion. (2:12) That’s your private time. (16:38) Nostradamus Sal on GLP-1s. (19:40) The delicate dance of being in a caloric deficit and NOT losing muscle with the body fat. (25:20) At what age can you beat Dad? (32:01) Wild caught vs. farm salmon. (34:03) Lessons learned from the most recent conversation with John Delony. (38:20) Why you should get a living trust. (41:12) Seeing old friends and being recognized. (46:45) The move towards Christianity. (50:08) Shout out to the FREE How to Squat Like a Pro guide! (55:43) #ListenerLive question #1 - What advice would you give to an “introverted/extrovert” who prefers lifting alone but wants to try and break out of their shell and socialize with others at the gym due to the benefits of

Properly applied exercise will change your life in PROFOUND ways, and vice versa with improperly applied exercise. (2:46) Speculating on why this is more common with people who have chosen fitness as a profession. (3:39) Nine Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Exercise #1 - Your friends or family tell you you’re too obsessed. (6:17) #2 - When sick, injured, or run down you don’t take time off. (9:02) #3 - Doing less in the gym with equal results is less appealing to you. (11:22) #4 - Missing a day in the gym causes stress in your life. (13:55) #5 - You feel stronger when returning from forced time off. (16:32) #6 - You aren’t healthy. (22:18) #7 - You allow the mirror or scale to drive your gym routine or choice of exercise. (25:05) #8 - You take grey market substances to try and accelerate results. (28:00) #9 - You leave your workout feeling sick or having a headache. (33:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump l

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want your clients to succeed, you MUST focus on their mind/their psychology. (1:52) The better strategy when it comes to nutrition and dieting. (7:07) The INCREDIBLE benefits of walking after eating. (13:11) Kids say the darndest things. (14:54) The balancing act of influencing your kids to play sports. (17:17) Storytelling with Mind Pump. (22:58) Need more Caldera? (25:27) We are about to see the world of performance-enhancing drugs explode! (28:50) Crazy survival story! (42:00) Reimagining the jail industrial complex. (45:30) Come see Mind Pump Live and learn more about the cutting science of peptides! (55:17) #ListenerLive question #1 - Can an imbalance in my back be causing more pain when flat bench pressing? (57:15) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I eat high protein on

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: There is NO secret time to eat to lose body fat and build muscle. Listen to your body! (1:58) Boost your mood with Happy Drops from Organifi! (11:00) Slimy or fair game? The trend of hijacking your name, image and/or likeness to sell other brands' products’. (18:37) Posture straps, beneficial or a waste of money? (24:27) Natural signs of beauty that display good health vs. societal imposed ideals of beauty. (29:18) Should the death penalty exist? (34:43) The top things in science that are the murkiest, and the importance of admitting when you are wrong. (43:05) Why the delivery method matters when it comes to taking probiotics for the gut. (48:04) Mind Pump’s excitement for their car track day in Vegas. (50:32) Integrating new tech into old-school methods. (54:20) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:01:06) #

The importance of making time for yourself. (1:30) The MASSIVE misconception that you must sacrifice something. (6:38) Four Ways Prioritizing Your Fitness Makes You a Better Mom #1 - Fitness improves your ability to deal with stress. (8:02) #2 - Exercise is a proven anxiolytic/antidepressant. (13:35) #3 - Take some time away for sanity. (19:06) #4 - It’s pro-self-care. (22:09) The key is to train PROPERLY. Consider these metrics. (24:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 20% off your first order ** Mother’s Day Special (Fit Mom Bundle, Bikini Bundle, Fabulous 40’s Bundle, or Build Your Butt Bundle) 60% off! Code MOM60 at checkout Don't miss our Mother's Day Sale on now through May 1st! BOGO 50% off select items.  Shop Now! May Promotion: MAPS Strong | MAPS Powerlift 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 1802: Seven Surprising Benefits Of Exercise The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – M

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it’s important to START with an isolation lift before a compound lift. (1:57) Mind Pump Recommends, The John Delony Show – She Wants More Sex Than I Do. (12:41) Why the guys LOVE live events. (20:13) Do anti-inflammatories stunt growth? (25:04) The internet is undefeated. (30:57) Reimagining the education system. (32:21) Recreational cannabis use connected to cognitive decline. (34:53) How the media likes to demonize exercise. (41:01) Mind Pump Recommends, PBD Podcast with Suge Knight. (43:30) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (53:01) #ListenerLive question #1 – As I get closer to my upcoming season this fall, how can I continue to gain muscle while also balancing/focusing on playing soccer? What program do you recommend for these two stages? (53:33) #ListenerLive question #2 – I am cur

The most challenging calls he has received. (1:24) The shift in divorce statistics. (6:29) Why men need work, family, and a higher purpose. (9:59) You can’t do anything hard based on feel. (15:43) The new rules for a successful marriage. (17:55) The power in celebrating wins and being accountable. (20:04) Lessons in communicating with the opposite sex. (26:41) Vulnerability is an act of courage. (35:51) Do people have a distorted view of divorce? (37:53) Love is a choice. (40:30) The importance of having a set of family values. (42:46) The value of having good friends outside your marriage. (48:58) Practices of successful families. (50:14) Is it necessary for your partner to have things in common with you? (51:43) How to navigate social media with your kids as a parent. (53:00) The impact of pornography on the younger generation and society. (1:07:29) Small practices that go a long way in a successful marriage. (1:11:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Listen to the Dr.

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: ADD, don’t subtract, to your diet to lose weight. (1:45) Once a child of God, always a child of God. (11:07) Cautioning the audience on the impact of GLP-1s. (17:00) If you want to sleep hard, take Lunar. (40:35) Daddy’s little girl. (42:20) Boys and digging holes. (45:05) When your card collection pays off. (47:36) Mind Pump Recommends, Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure on Peacock. (52:39) Stay consistent with Entera for continued results. (54:24) Odd proposal locations and chasing virality. (56:31) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:02:24) #ListenerLive question #1 - How should I approach diet and exercise when coming off GLP-1 agonists? (1:04:02) #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I be adding back the calories that I burn through exercise into my base calories? (1:24:40) #ListenerLive question #3 – How do you know if you have a healthy body type? (1:32:52) #ListenerLive q

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Both the present you and the future you benefit from when you sacrifice the RIGHT why. (1:52) Why Mind Pump’s steers from before & after’s. (19:30) Proud leader moments. (23:33) Kids say the darndest things. (34:03) Organifi products FLY off the shelves! (35:50) Gummies vs. pills. (37:06) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (43:17) Try Brain.fm, MIND BLOWN! (45:22) The difference between nerve and muscle pain. (48:32) See Mind Pump, LIVE in Las Vegas! (52:54) #Quah question #1 - Is just weightlifting 3x a week good enough for overall health and longevity? Also, does weightlifting affect your cardiovascular health in any way? (57:59) #Quah question #2 - Where do you classify lunges? They aren't in the big 5 but I'd love some insight into the value of them and their variations. (1:02:07) #Quah question #3 - Why is the body so st

How the hips are the center of ALL your power. (2:42) Five reasons WHY your butt won’t grow and HOW to make it grow. #1 - Not Training Frequently: Train your butt three days a week. (7:58) #2 - Doing the Wrong Exercises: Do squats, hip thrusts, and deadlifts. (15:15) #3 - Sleep 9 hours. (19:12) #4 - Change the reps. (21:51) #5 - Eat more (Eat high protein). (25:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1370: The 4 Reasons Your Butt Is Not Building Mind Pump #1785: Why Most Women Fail At Developing Their Butt Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science Of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras Mind Pump #1667: The Best Exercises You Can Do To Develop The Perfect Butt Sleep Deprivation: Effects on Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How To Bulk And Cut The Secret To A Great Butt

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Work on sleep. It will make everything else better. (2:17) Signs we are having sex tonight. (15:16) Sal’s a terrible patient. (18:38) Getting your first pimple. (20:42) Bad food diets and the worst fast food. (23:19) At what point will the GLP-1s be used to save money? (29:33) When are they going to stop comparing us to apes? (33:27) The value of sports. (35:23) A test of patience. (41:35) The biggest advocate for Ned. (44:01) The appeal of Dubai. (45:25) NBA players are a different breed. (49:04) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (54:17) #ListenerLive question #1 - How should I go about reversing out of the prep phase after the show? (59:37) #ListenerLive question #2 - What should I do to build my glutes? (1:14:46) #ListenerLive question #3 - How much does MAPS Oldtime Strength corr

The power of the scale. (1:25) Why it’s irrelevant. (6:02) Four reasons why you should THROW AWAY your scale! #1 - It doesn’t measure body composition. (11:49) #2 - It takes our focus off other metrics. (14:31) #3 - It can mess with our heads. (21:46) #4 - Weight can fluctuate from day to day. (26:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, NASM is offering their CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) Premium for the Price of Self-Study ($899) usually $1,249. Get All Inclusive for the Price of Premium ($1179) $1899 $151/mo. April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1917: Ten Common Traits Of Fit & Healthy People Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you have a body part that seems to be lagging, don’t go heavier, go LIGHTER. (1:35) Connecting and disconnecting. (11:07) Understanding what is developmentally appropriate. (17:49) Owning up as a parent. (25:04) The favorite host results are in! (29:49) The best immune-boosting supplements for kids. (30:23) Eggs are NOT bad for you. (33:13) GLP-1 agonists’ impact on society and Adam. (35:56) Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE 3-Day Trainer Seminar. (50:39) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I increase my muscle mass and gain strength in that short time frame? (51:51) #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I or should I not do the trigger sessions if I’m doing MAPS Anabolic Advanced? (1:00:45) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I choose which parts of a demanding program like Performance I in

Mind Pump Fit Tip: MANAGE your algorithms. (1:41) Shout out to Dr. John Delony. (14:29) Sal’s vasectomy experience. (16:49) Why Sal is dropping the ‘wife beater’ when working out. (24:00) Adam’s latest Tirzepetide challenge. (26:12) The homelessness epidemic in California. (39:51) The state of the economy. (43:54) Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (49:42) #Quah question #1 - As a 48-year-old male I’m having a tough time with increasing the overhead press. What would you recommend as a “Z” press progression? (58:43) #Quah question #2 - Is 30G of protein powder the same as 30G of animal-sourced protein? What are the differences in terms of how much we absorb? (1:02:50) #Quah question #3 - How does the body actually lose or burn fat? Do you sweat it out, breathe it out or is it something else? (1:07:29) #Quah question #4 - I made tremendous strength gains through Anabolic. I put 50 lbs. on my squat and 130 lbs. on my deadlift. I’ve done this w/o straps or a belt. At what point shou

Why they started the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:26) How did they meet? (3:22) Getting close through the shared suffering of training Gary Vaynerchuk. (5:39) The inspiration behind how their podcast was born. (22:03) The needs they wanted to fill in the fitness space. (26:02) Do you want to be a coach or a CEO? (33:14) Online vs. in-person coach. (34:38) The characteristics of coaches who have built a good/sustainable career. (39:07) How social media can feed your insecurities and narcissism. (46:35) Are we getting better or worse as a society due to access to information? (48:39) Be great at one. (52:45) Realistic expectations for new coaches or trainers starting their business. (54:50) Explaining the process of the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:00:30) How GLP-1 agonist peptides, like Semaglutide and Tirzepetide, will impact the fitness & health space. (1:07:39) The value of having a mentor who has been there and done it. (1:30:05) Creating impact. (1:31:44) What w

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The value of the workout is NOT about the calorie burn. It’s about the adaptation. (2:22) Mind Pump Live is BACK! (11:05) Doug is a funny bear. (13:16) Having self-awareness and focusing on what you’re good at. (18:45) Caldera works for ALL skin types. (23:40) Acquired savant syndrome. (26:55) How people get misled by articles about economics. (33:31) The misconception that money equals happiness. (35:38) Conspiracies, another way to divide us? (42:00) When the party vibes get weird. (49:25) Joy Mode is the BEST pre-workout for pumps. (54:42) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (57:31) #ListenerLive question #1 - At what point do personal athletic pursuits become complicated and demanding enough that it becomes worth it to hire a trainer? (59:03) #ListenerLive question #2 - I'm k

Even ‘good’ workouts can be bad if used by the wrong person. (1:22) Defining a ‘good’ workout. (3:00) Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout. #1 - You aren’t getting stronger or progressing in PERFORMANCE. (7:45) #2 - You feel worse after the workout and/or generally. (11:35) #3 - Joint pain. (17:01) #4 - Overemphasis on intensity. (23:38) #5 - Poor sleep. (28:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways To Know If Your Workout Is Not Right For You Mind Pump #1095: How To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump #2255: The Smart Way To Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps To Bounce Back From Overtraining Peptide Therapy – Guide to Unlocking Your Body’s Poten