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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Aly Orady, the CEO & founder of Tonal. How is Tonal worth as much as a technology company?! (1:50) A look behind the metrics of the average Tonal customer. (4:36) What is Tonal and why do people use it? (7:22) Why Sal is skeptical of the consistency model. (10:48) How they use the data to personalize the workout. (13:21) What are they doing to customize the Tonal experience for the individual? (16:16) Where does he see the business most vulnerable? (19:37) How do they recruit their coaches and educators? (27:39) At what point do they get scared about people falling off? (29:47) Have they run into any supply chain/demand issues? (33:49) How they are investing into scaling their business. (39:30) Does he see this turning into a performance piece of equipment for athletes? (42:11) Why he believes the resistance is more than adequate. (44:29) How does he deal with the safety aspect? (46:14) The moment he knew he had something here. (48:52) When was the initia

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the realistic number of calories that most active females should be able to consume, what to keep in the diet when first starting an elimination diet, the next big shift in fitness, and how to combat paralysis by analysis in a world of information overload. Who doesn’t want Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster to exist?! (3:52) What does Adam subscribe to? (8:07) A man who sold invisible art for $18K. (22:48) The guys speculate on what people will spend their money on post COVID. (27:11) Something you may not know about Harley-Davidson and the dangers of motorcycles. (28:38) The incredible benefits of cannabinoids when it comes to inflammation. (36:23) Mind Pump Workouts: Current programming, nutrition updates, and the value of consistent training as you get older. (39:44) Mind Pump bringing back an old MIIR favorite. (47:38) #Quah question #1 – What is a realistic number of calories that most active females should be

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eleven factors that are key to building muscle faster. Why building muscle is NOT an easy process. (1:49) Eleven Ways to Build Muscle Faster.  #1 – Focus on strength. (3:49) #2 – Manipulate training frequency. (7:35) #3 – Incorporate priming and mobility work. (14:51) #4 – Concentrate on compound exercises. (19:55) #5 – Build your amplifier. (24:33) #6 – Eat your carbs. (29:08) #7 – Weigh-in daily. (30:51) #8 – Keep a food journal. (34:06) #9 – Add liquid calories. (36:26) #10 – Don't skip on the weekends. (38:26) #11 – Maximize your sleep! (40:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Prime, Prime Pro, and the Prime Bundle 50% off!  **Promo code “JUNEPRIME” at checkout** Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System What is the Best Way to Gain Strength in the Gym Fast? - Mind Pump Blog The Most Overlooked M

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Mind Pump can’t fix a clock to save their lives. (3:24) America, the land of opportunity. (6:57) Big athletes and the genetic spectrum. (8:38) The incredible benefits of red-light therapy. (14:09) Adam Schafer, the Wolf of Mind Pump. (16:44) Will computers be able to read our minds?! (20:35) When technology takes over. (25:02) Justin is REALLY into cults. (26:15)  Zodiac Killer code finally cracked after 51 years! (32:29) Mind Pump Dad Fails: When do we celebrate the furthering of education? (35:02) Mind Pump Debates: Haters, social media bias, and deplatforming. Is the era of free social media over? (40:08) #Quah question #1 – How can I change my programming to better deal with the summer heat and humidity? (1:01:04) #Quah question #2 – What programming would you recommend to prep for hunting season? (1:10:30) #Quah question #3 – As a female powerlifter, what are some correctional exercises that I can use t

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about definitive ways to know if you are gaining muscle and not fat, the effectiveness of strength training to improve bone density, ways to maintain a tight core for a whole set when doing bent-over movements, and how to build confidence in the gym and not be intimidated by people lifting heavy weights. Parents just don’t understand. (5:02) Mind Pump Movie Reviews: Cruella on Disney+ and Army of the Dead on Netflix. (10:23) Sal’s new theory on why the Government is releasing all this UFO information. (17:22) When conspiracy theories become mainstream. (19:40) Mind Pump Memorial Day Weekend Update. (21:37) Recapping the episode, Why Women Should Bulk, and the importance of accepting and letting go. (28:12) How Legion’s protein powder has been coming in clutch for Justin after his dental work. (30:34) The importance of listening to your gut. (32:23) The scientific reason why women have orgasms. (36:35) The value of being op

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with cardiologist and trainer Dr. Mohammed Alo. Why there is a lot you can get away with when you are lean and fit. (1:57) Why you may be consuming less saturated fat than you think. (5:49) The top 10 things you can do to improve your heart health. (8:17) Are we genetically inclined to be overweight? (10:27) How does plaque form in the arteries? (14:19) The truth and value of statins. (16:44) Why being in a calorie surplus leads to obesity. (23:25) The importance of building muscle to reduce cardiovascular mortality. (30:43) Why you can’t argue with studies when it comes to the benefits of resistance training. (37:48) The value of having a balanced approach with it comes to your training modalities. (39:23) Why the more muscle you have the more your body becomes insulin resistant. (41:38) Are there any supplements that help improve heart health? (47:38) Dr. Alo’s take on SARMS. (50:00) Does he recommend taking aspirin to his patients/clients? (51:30) Myth or fact:

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how long it takes for a metabolism to recover, what to do when the scale doesn’t move when cutting, the value of diet breaks, and the pros and cons of the suicide grip for bench pressing. The best Disney songs to make love to. (4:04) Why Adam is taking a break from cannabis. (8:52) Justin doesn’t do ANYTHING easy. (15:30) Dad life updates with Mind Pump. (23:42) Mind Pump Workouts: The importance of training frequency. (30:47) Adam is bringing his A-game for 40! (34:17) The benefits of walking for all aspects of your life. (37:40) Why the guys are SOLD on Caldera. (42:01) Some Gremlins trivia you may have not known. (43:50) Amazon’s cheap hack strategy to make money. (48:40) #Quah question #1 - How long does it take to speed-up a slow metabolism? (53:02) #Quah question #2 – What to do when the scale doesn’t move when cutting? (57:14) #Quah question #3 – What are your personal opinions on diet breaks? (1:01:19) #Quah

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the benefits of increasing calories for women who want to add shape to their body and speed up their metabolism. The benefits of eating in a calorie surplus to gain strength and muscle. (3:50) The first ways women were marketed to get “curves.” (5:27) The consequences of eating in a severe calorie deficit. (7:33) Busting the “rat-race mindset” of eating a higher caloric diet to build muscle and promote a healthier metabolism. (9:48) Why Women Should Bulk: The benefits that bulks provide and why they are so important to people who never do them. (18:43) #1 – Fuel's muscle growth. (21:44) #2 – Balance's out your hormones. (25:09) #3 – Feel more energized. (27:15) #4 – Increase's your strength. (29:50) #5 – Encourages sustainable fat loss. (31:30) #6 – Break away from the number on the scale. (35:39) How to make your body a fat-burning machine. (39:11) The Mind Pump formula how women should bulk. (42:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthet

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Grappa, the chicken nuggets of alcohol. (4:21) Zbiotics, it's so effective it’s dangerous. (8:18) The Mind Pump criteria for partnerships. (10:14) When a shark vomiting a human arm solves a crime mystery. (19:42) Mind Pump Debates: Faith versus science. (24:55) Mind Pump Recommends, Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults on HBO Max. (30:44) The creatine benefits surrounding depression and muscle preservation. (36:56) New product alert from ChiliPad! (42:03) #Quah question #1 – Are there any changes or modifications I can make to MAPS Performance to enhance my abilities in my particular sport? (45:04) #Quah question #2 – What would be a good strength training program to do after an intense stint in endurance training for a half-ironman? (57:02) #Quah question #3 – What would be your advice for someone who suffers from an autoimmune condition, to start working out again? (1:06:30) #Quah question #4 – Are there benef

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best nootropics according to price and effectiveness, how to quit a sugar addiction once and for all, the exercises one should and shouldn’t do when doing low reps, and things that they preach but struggle to practice. Parenting differences between the guys and their spouses. (4:30) Mind Pump Debates: Miyagi-Do Dojo versus Cobra Kai, who is the true bad guy? (12:38) Attractiveness as a social construct. Do you agree or disagree? (14:43) Is this the beginning of the end for crypto? Joey Swoll is NOW giving out advice. (25:23) Jake Paul has signed with Showtime Boxing. What does this mean for the future of boxing? (30:17) Amazon acquires MGM Studios. (35:40) There is a spectrum to intelligence. (37:28) Mind Pump looking younger thanks to Caldera. (43:38) Check out Sal on some recent podcasts promoting his new book. (45:23) Are they preparing us for the end of the world? (47:07) #Quah question #1 – Can you guys go o

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Wahl Street & McMillions (HBO Max) producer Archie Gips. Archie is the president of Unrealistic Ideas in which he is partnered with well-known film star Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson.   Municipal is CRUSHING! (1:58) The hard work it takes to own a business. (4:04) A peek behind the scenes of scripting a reality show. (5:22) What is a ‘soft script’? (7:30) How to structure an effective story. (9:07) The value of focus groups. (12:21) Why non-scripted business models aren’t as sexy as people would think. (13:21) How the pandemic impacted the production of Wahl Street. (17:37) The importance of being a problem solver. (19:45) The value of improv training in being a better leader. (21:21) The pivotal moments that shaped the person he is today. (23:21) The project he is most proud of. (27:41) Why great ideas can come from ANYONE. (31:43) The weeding-out process of creating a hit show. (37:16) Why he is a HUGE fan of editors. (39:45) The treacherous proces

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best exercises to build back width & thickness, how to drink creatine in order to use it to its maximum potential, the effect of building more muscle on appetite, and advice for refocusing goals after moving away from team sports. Mind Pump Shout Outs. (4:47) Mind Pump’s favorite movies from the 80s. (5:12) The origins of the Lululemon name. (14:46) What’s the deal with gold leaf steaks?! (16:52) In more controversial news with Jeffrey Epstein... (20:16) Aliens are among us. (22:10) Were Wuhan lab workers sick in November 2019? (27:09) Why MIIR is the best when it comes to effective temperature control containers. (29:30) Mind Pump Investments: Snapchat run and the crypto bandwagon hype. (32:27) The concept of reverse woke fitness. (42:55) Ned’s Mello, the most effective sleep aid in the market. (45:10) #Quah question #1 – What are the best exercises to build back width & thickness? (49:57) #Quah question

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how “woke” messaging with respect to fitness and obesity is not only disempowering, but is destroying health. The scary direction our culture is heading when it comes to diet and exercise. (1:53) The challenge with obesity. (9:20) Is the mainstream fitness industry to blame for this woke movement in the space? (11:46) Why Woke Fitness is Making You Fat & Unhealthy. (15:45) #1 – Your health is YOUR responsibility. (17:16) #2 – Obesity is NOT a disease. (24:12) #3 – Love is NOT a feeling, but an ACTION. (28:27) #4 – Obesity is NOT healthy. (39:04) #5 – You are NOT obese because of your genetics. (48:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Specials: MAPS Aesthetic & the Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off!  **Promo code “MAYSPECIAL” at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Five myths about obesity Mind Pump #1527: The 3 Step Solution To The Obesity Epidemic Is The Fitness Industry Full Of Lies? - Mind Pump Blog Mind P

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Mind Pump reps Vuori. (3:50) Mind Pump shout-outs to our first responders. (7:00) The guys ‘weigh in’ on the airline's potential new plans for passengers. (7:47) Mind Pump Recommends, Generation Hustle on HBO Max. (15:18) Mind Pump Debates: HBO versus Netflix, which is the superior streaming model? (21:23) Is it only a matter of time until AI takes over? (31:13) Words that sound good with Mind Pump. (37:08) Legion, the best non-stimulant pre-workout in the industry. (42:01) #Quah question #1 – What can I do or incorporate into my programming to strengthen my core and tighten up my midsection? (53:38) #Quah question #2 – What program should I focus on being a hardgainer? (1:02:31) #Quah question #3 – How can I utilize the focus sessions, from MAPS Aesthetic, for targeted muscle growth? (1:10:51) #Quah question #4 – What are some ways I can modify my programming to help alleviate my elbow pain? (1:18:59) #Quah

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about Bruce Lee's chain & bar contraption for isometric training, whether a 10-15 minute trigger session every day is beneficial for muscle gain and fat loss, tips to prevent and overcome heartburn or acid reflux, and the most effective psychological tactics to help clients overcome their attempts to quit on themselves. Bill Gates, the philandering philanthropist. (3:47) Baby Aurelius is an eating machine! (11:22) Mind Pump are BIG review guys. (13:51) Can the scent of a mushroom cause a spontaneous orgasm? (19:06) All the fun flavor combinations you can create with Magic Spoon cereal. (23:24) Back to school updates with the Mind Pump kids. (26:13) Companies that are incentivizing getting vaccinated. (30:25) Why are more UFO sightings being declassified?! (31:33) Russia, go BIG or go home. (34:06) The value of cardio in the right context. (36:26) Red light therapy and its positive effects on your skin. (43:44) Mind Pum

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with bestselling author, Michael Moss about how the processed food industry engineers food to make it addictive. What led him down the path of the addictive properties of food? (2:23) Why it’s not so much that we are addicted to food, but how these companies have changed the definition of food in a way that our biology and genetics haven’t had a chance to catch up. (4:46) The science behind how heavily processed foods hijack our brain. (7:16) The allure of the ‘mouth feel’. (10:24) The hidden dangers of empty calories. (11:50) The money that goes into research development to attract us to these foods. (13:49) The fascinating language these processed food companies use to market their products. (15:39) How what you eat at a young age shapes your food palate. (19:15) How the ‘wanting’ drives our actions. (22:08) Why addiction is something that happens on a spectrum. (26:13) The emerging growth of the obesity epidemic outside the US. (31:20) Do these executives have

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to do when the rear delts won’t grow, how to incorporate neck training into a routine, insulin resistance, and whether pain tolerance improves along with strength training. Mind Pump speculates on Bill Gates divorce conspiracy theories. (4:51) Why OnlyFans, why?! (11:25) Have you ever ‘dry scooped’ bro?! (14:13) The history of Tang, the importance of chemistry, and Ovaltine. (15:20) Russia’s nukes are DIFFERENT. (25:24) Justin’s new diet looks a little similar to Adam’s. (28:23) California city approves a pilot program to build backyard homes. (31:26) Adam’s motivation to get leaner. (35:25) Does eating meat improve mental health? (40:46) Mind Pump Recommends, Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street and Superhuman: The Invisible Made Visible on Prime Video. (43:27) Shout out to our first responders! (51:19) #Quah question #1 – Any tips to grow the rear delts? (52:16) #Quah question #2 – How would you recommend

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover four steps you can take to stay on track with your fitness and health goals when you are on the road.   The difficulty staying healthy and fit while traveling. (2:08) The importance of movement. (4:20) The challenge of consistency away from home. (6:22) How to Stay on Track with Your Fitness While You Travel. (9:32) #1 – Utilize high frequency and volume training. (12:07) #2 – Employ tension with bodyweight exercises and bands.  (14:34) #3 - Apply priming movements to your daily routine. (21:36) #4 – Focus on your behaviors surrounding your nutrition. (30:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Flash Sale (Ends Sunday, May 23rd, 2021) - Business Man Bundle 50% off!  **Promo code “BUSINESS50” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Staying On Track with Your Workout Routine As A Business Traveler – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Webinar The 3 BEST Exercises To

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Public Goods, top-notch customer service. (5:02) Have the guys synched their bowel movements? (8:03) Fun Facts with Justin: What is the term for the ‘lady boner’? (10:23) Why Sal has been experimenting with nicotine lozenges. (13:07) Robot candy machines do exist. (17:11) When you drunk text your friend’s girl. (21:12) Is having small calves connected to a shorter life expectancy? (24:50) How Organifi’s plant-based protein powder stands out above the competition. (28:42) Does listening to heavy metal correlate to obesity? (31:53) How Mikhaila Peterson is directing the hate towards her dad in a positive way. (33:22) Who likes to be tickled? (36:55) How to properly read a study. (40:18) Is Elon Musk manipulating the market for his benefit? (43:21) Will things get worse before they get better? (46:52) #Quah question #1 – How do I eliminate my shoulder pain when benching? (52:52) #Quah question #2 – What program

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the most effective abdominal exercises, the benefit of doing an exercise sitting vs standing, whether front squats train the body differently than back squats, and the benefits of static stretching. Is Justin’s tan killing the environment? (3:40) The Di Stefano’s Vegas adventure. (8:48) Is Justin now blacklisted at Disneyland?! (13:11) Swimply, another BRILLIANT business concept. (20:06) Is inflation coming back? (26:24) The casino ALWAYS wins. (30:46) Shout out to the firehouses across the country! (34:18) The Las Vegas Raiders new ‘end zone’ concept making waves. (39:54) Justin’s “magic juice” brought to you by Zbiotics. (42:26) Are Sal’s hip thrusts out of control? (44:15) #Quah question #1 – What are the most effective abdominal exercises? (49:03) #Quah question #2 – What is the benefit of doing an exercise sitting vs standing? (56:31) #Quah question #3 – Are front squats the incline bench for legs and should you