Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin provide three effective workouts that can be completed in ten minutes. The true value of sending the RIGHT signals to your body to build muscle and burn fat. (3:31) Motion creates motion. (8:37) Three 10 Minute Workouts for the Holiday Season. (13:33) #1 – HIIT Workout. (16:25) Push Up. (17:00) Prone Cobra. (17:49) Back Step Lunge. (18:52) Plank. (19:34) The protocol for this workout. (20:25) #2 – Mobility Flow Workout. (23:18) Lizard with Rotation. (24:58) 90/90. (25:25) Handcuff with Rotation. (25:47) The protocol for this workout. (25:58) #3 – Skill Workout. (28:00) Turkish Get-Up. (29:49) Windmill. (32:15) Bear Crawl. (33:24) Practice the technique. (34:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Special: 3 MAPS Bundles for your level of fitness! Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Mind Pump #1392: 10 Habits Of Super-Healthy People MAPS Fitness HIIT - Mind Pump Media The RIGHT Way To Do

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the ideal rest period between sets, how to train after pregnancy, recommended exercises to alleviate knee pain, and how to measure success as a trainer. Ned Sleep, sleep like your dead. (6:07) What it is like to see your parents as grandparents. (7:04) Zbiotics, coming in clutch for the holidays. (16:10) Jake Paul is brilliant at social media. (17:44) Don’t tell a pro wrestler wrestling is fake. (25:27) Breaking up over Cameo. (27:51) Should there be regulations surrounding pornography? (29:01) Can taking aspirin reduce the symptoms of COVID-19? (34:57) Can dogs be trained to detect COVID-19? (39:19) Mind Pump Recommends, the Word on Fire podcast with Bishop Barron. (40:08) #Quah question #1 – Is there an ideal rest period between sets? I’m sure it’s subjective, but are there body queues I should be listening to that can help me determine an appropriate rest? (44:13) #Quah question #2 – Do you recommend Starter or An

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five steps guys can take to improve their erection. Erectile dysfunction, a clear example of poor health in young males. (2:01) The challenging side effects of this disorder. (4:50) Five Ways to Improve Your Erection. (7:20) #1 – Lifting weights. (7:35) #2 – Follow a balanced diet. (14:10) #3 – Get good sleep and manage your stress. (22:25) #4 – Get rid of endocrine disruptors. (24:45) #5 – Do not become desensitized to pornography. (28:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** December Special: 3 MAPS Bundles for your level of fitness! Men in their 30s hit by impotence epidemic as half suffer from erectile dysfunction 3 Other Benefits to Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog Common Signs of Low Testosterone – Mind Pump Blog Cholesterol For Muscle Gains – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Mind Pump #

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four listener questions via Zoom. Protein rice is back with Kettle & Fire! (4:35) How the guy’s diets are faring during the holiday season. (5:35) Adolf Hitler won an election? (12:46) The UFO talk is going full-court press! (14:06) Fun Facts with Justin. (18:49) Sal’s new favorite form of kung-fu. (20:12) Justin is flexing his handyman skills around the house. (22:42) Overprotective parenting, baby updates & MORE. (23:41) The struggles with distance learning and the impact on children. (29:18) Making the argument of the benefits of the sous vide. (34:06) #Quah question #1 – If someone is not a responder to creatine, is it still worth it for someone to take it? (38:18) #Quah question #2 – How do you build pull-up strength? (45:51) #Quah question #3 – How to train from home to improve your baseball swing and balance? (51:52) #Quah question #4 – How have you guys helped male athletes who struggle with orthorexia? (59:28) Related Links/

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the exercises that are best to grow the glutes without building the quads, knowing when to increase or decrease workout intensity, whether intermittent fasting can be used long-term, and learning to fall in love with the journey, not the destination. Mind Pump sing-a-long brought to you by Oli Pop. (4:40) How your heart rate can affect your sleep. (11:16) The guys talk about parenting, doing things differently, and creating more quality family time away from electronics. (15:55) Mind Pump Debates: Is all the hate against Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook valid? (38:04) #Quah question #1 – What exercises would be best in growing the glutes without building the quads? (48:23) #Quah question #2 – How do I know when to increase or decrease workout intensity? (54:07) #Quah question #3 – Do you think intermittent fasting can be used long-term? Does it lose its effectiveness? (59:44) #Quah question #4 – How long did it take you

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin break down five steps to starting your fitness journey.  The importance of having ideal programming for creating that ‘momentum wave’ heading into the new year. (2:55) How to Start Your Fitness Journey. (6:01) #1 – Conduct Self-Assessment. (6:10) Address Most Common Posture Deviations. (10:47) Upper Cross Syndrome. (11:39) Anterior Pelvic Tilt. (19:38) #2 - Stability First. (25:24) #3 – Build Overall Strength. (31:56) #4 – Have a Plan to Stay Consistent Long-Term. (35:45) #5 – Have a Strong Support System. (39:02) 3 MAPS Bundles to kickstart your health and fitness journey. (41:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Special: 3 MAPS Bundles for your level of fitness! Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Prime Webinar How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health- Intro How to Fix Anterior Pelvic Tilt (BECAUSE SIT HAPPENS!) | MIND PUMP 3 Best Secr

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to improve cardiovascular health and capacity without interfering with muscle growth, the negative effects of consuming too much protein in one sitting, whether the Mind Pump wives are equally interested in fitness and health, and how to do a first assessment as a trainer. Why the brain is the most important organ according to the brain. (5:01) How Mind Pump buys gifts for Christmas. (5:59) UK vaccine warning for people with allergies. (21:27) How a chronic lack of sleep can contribute to heart disease and the benefits of blue-light blocking glasses. (22:24) The California mass exodus continues. (25:40) The worst Santa of all-time. (30:50) If there is food on the floor, it is free game for dogs! (35:52) Natures natural multivitamin, the benefits of organ meats. (38:02) #Quah question #1 – What are your favorite ways to improve cardiovascular health and capacity without interfering with muscle growth? (43:59) #Qu

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight habits that maximize health and fitness. The Eight Golden Rules of Health & Fitness. (3:05) #1 – Don't overeat. (6:20) #2 – To eat MOSTLY whole foods. (16:19) #3 - Drink water. (22:49) #4 - To move every single day. (29:10) #5 - Lift heavy things every once in a while. (36:46) #6 – Sleep well. (42:27) #7 – Manage your stress. (48:06) #8 - Be a good friend. (54:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Special: 3 MAPS Bundles heavily discounted to kickstart your health and fitness journey! Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Intuitive Eating: What is it and is it Right For You? - Mind Pump Blog What if Macro Counting is Too Hard For You? - Mind Pump Blog The Most Effective Single Step You Can Take to Lose Fat – Mind Pump Blog NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether there are legitimate benefits to utilizing various proteins,  the best way to fix muscle imbalances, whether salt is good or bad, and falling out of love with fitness. How you can get ‘baby-like’ skin like Adam + 12 Days of Christmas with Mind Pump. (4:14) Mind Pump Conspiracy Theory Corner. (9:21) Alarming News surrounding erectile dysfunction in young males. (14:06) Mind Pump Recommends, Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. (20:00) Random Hour with Mind Pump. (25:38) Idiot Politicians with Mind Pump. (31:00) Want to build a corporate office in your backyard? (34:18) How Legion makes proper pre-workouts. (38:42) #Quah question #1 – Do any of you integrate different proteins, such as whey, casein, plant-based for different purposes throughout the day or week? Is casein before bed just bro-science or are there legitimate benefits to utilizing various proteins differently? (41:13) #Quah question #2 – What is the best

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about quick and dirty full-body warm-ups, when to use and not use a lifting belt, the most optimal way to “rest” between sets, and the importance of a training niche.  What the MIIR cups are most valuable for. (4:31) Justin breaks down aged nut cheese. (6:56) Weird News with Sal. (10:25) The Mayor of Austin is a real piece of work. (11:45) Mind Pump Recommends. (13:36) Spoiler Alert! Mind Pump on the latest episode of The Mandalorian. (16:15) Mind Pump Conspiracy Theory Corner. (18:17) Mind Pump Predictions, will the vaccine be mandatory? (21:21) The brilliance of the OnlyFans business model. (23:46) Has boxing jumped the shark?! (27:25) The evolution of boxing and the future for new fight leagues. (32:13) Mind Pump Investments: Airbnb going public! (39:24) How Vuori is branching out to in-store locations. (43:35) #Quah question #1 – What would be your go-to quick and dirty full-body warm-up? (46:26) #Quah question #2 - Wh

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin dissect the claim that weight lifting is a waste of time.  Debunking the argument, in a recent Ben Greenfield podcast, that weight lifting is a waste of time. (2:53) Why practicing “the skill” of an exercise is extremely important to get good. (7:45) The complexity of intensity and its effect on the central nervous system. (11:13) The misleading nature of clickbait. (13:56) How free-weights are among the most versatile pieces of equipment around! (16:55) The mistake of valuing a workout from the workout perceptive and not from the skill perceptive. (19:15) The importance of the transfer to the real world. (22:32) The balance and stability factor that is provided by free-weights. (24:10) Why athletes choose free-weights over resistance bands. (26:15) Why Mind Pump does not advocate ANYONE going to failure. (29:15) Mind Pump on the value of training in all modalities. (32:06) Cashing in on timing. (34:23) When it comes to training your body, your best bet is having the R

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about at-home workouts with only dumbbells, how to know if tearing the muscles enough to ensure growth, tips specifically for female ectomorphs, and what to do with overactive traps. Conspiracy Theory Corner with Mind Pump. (5:25) The stresses of parenting, the male ego & MORE. (11:50) Weird News with Sal. (20:30) Is this the end of the movie theater experience as we know it? (21:30) Smoking marijuana is NOW legal indoors. (27:25) Random Hour with Mind Pump. (28:45) Justin’s snafu in Vegas. (30:20) How Public Goods is LITERALLY giving stuff away, Adam’s ‘interesting’ relationship with toilet paper & HUGE BREAKING NEWS! (33:36) Ned and the saga of Justin’s dog Arlo. (42:57) #Quah question #1 – How do you feel about at-home workouts with only dumbbells? Do you think you can get the same results as a gym? (45:53) #Quah question #2 – If we are not necessarily chasing soreness in our program to train more frequently, ho

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin detail the challenges of being a mom, healthy body fat percentages for women, how to speed up the metabolism, and what it takes to build a fit mom body. The reasons why women are the largest fitness consumer. (2:33) The common challenges faced for moms looking to get fit. (5:28) The importance of building your metabolism the right way. (11:28) The rhyme and reason behind constructing a workout program to fit your lifestyle. (14:32) The foundational impact of MAPS Anabolic and why women should start with it. (17:25) Don’t focus on the scale! (21:32) The benefits of intermediately adding High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) when time is limited and what to watch out for. (24:11) Tackling the issue of limited access to equipment with MAPS Anywhere and why momentum and consistency are key when starting a program. (29:54) Creating the right mindset behind nutrition through intuitive eating. (33:30) Utilizing all the free resources that Mind Pump provides. (38:38) Relate

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the craziest fitness myths, the impact of resistance training on an aging metabolism, addressing foot pain by strengthening the feet, and whether the at-home digital fitness space is getting crowded. Mind Pump Corrections. (4:54) Mind Pump on their experiences with drug testing. (6:02) Adam’s charitable giving. (10:45) Is the sex robot revolution coming? (16:39) The new frontier of marketing to kids. (20:18) Strange COVID News with Sal. (27:21) Justin is hilarious! (33:28) The benefits and various ways to cook grass-fed meat. (34:29) The most important factors that will impact your sleep and ways to combat that. (38:38) What will your COVID vaccination card look like? (42:15) Snoop Dogg is slowly building an empire. (46:15) #Quah question #1 – What are some of the craziest fitness myths that you have heard from clients? (49:17) #Quah question #2 – How does aging affect weight gain and metabolism? How much of an impac

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of sumo deadlifts over regular deadlifts, go-to recovery methods for overtraining or overreaching, long-term habits essential for lifetime health, and starting a career as a trainer during COVID. 25 nights of holiday movies with Mind Pump. (4:11) Mind Pump’s childhood obsessions. (5:51) Sal’s kerfuffle with Jessica. (12:00) Mind Pump Recommends, We are the Champions on Netflix. (16:34) The hypocrisy of politicians. (21:56) Shout Out to Mind Pump’s top listeners! (27:25 Mind Pump’s obsession with coffee. (29:27) The important skill of having a healthy relationship with money. (38:38) #Quah question #1 – What are the benefits of sumo deadlifts over regular deadlifts? (48:00) #Quah question #2 – What are some of your go-to recovery methods for when you have been overtraining or overreaching? (52:58) #Quah question #3 – From training clients in advanced age, what did you learn about what long-term habits are

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with renowned fight trainer, Phil Daru. Phil’s experience hanging out with Logan Paul. (4:06) His thoughts on the recent Mike Tyson fight. (7:43) How there are levels to this game. (8:40) Why being good these days is not enough. (11:30) Could you be a really good fighter and not be picked up by the UFC? (13:53) The journeyman’s journey explained. (14:41) The attributes of a great versus successful fighter. (16:01) Why he likes to have his hands on everything. (17:46) The mental training involved in fighting. (19:09) When did he realize he had more passion for coaching than fighting? (22:41) The characteristics of a ‘fighter’. (23:26) The last time a fighter surprised him. (26:11) The importance of ‘taking a punch’. (27:47) The components of a “badass” team. (30:17) Understanding the roles of the coaches. (33:20) The most optimal form of martial arts for the average person. (34:46) The truth behind the statement, the last thing to go is your power. (36:05) The gre

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about identifying metabolic damage, running a workout program over and over, how a strong pelvic floor is important and ways to increase pelvic floor strength, and recommended supplements, vitamins or products to maintain health during the winter. Mind Pump nerds out on Star Wars. (4:56) The guys break down the Mike Tyson fight card from over the weekend. (14:30) Mind Pump Conspiracy Theory Corner. (19:58) The strange errors surrounding COVID death count. (22:30) The latest on the COVID vaccines. (26:04) Mind Pump’s favorite Christmas movies. (30:40) Felix Gray, the perfect holiday gift. (34:18) Sal cannot sleep anywhere anymore. (35:45) Sal calls out his wife. (37:35) Updates on life with the Di Stefano’s. (39:35) #Quah question #1 – How do you know if you have metabolic damage? Or if you have a healthy metabolic rate? (46:55) #Quah question #2 – Could someone realistically run MAPS Anabolic forever, with progressive over

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the addictive nature of sugar and how to kick the sugar habit. Hi, my name is Adam Schafer and I have been addicted to sugar for 25 years. (3:04) The POWERFUL effects sugar has on the body. (5:45) Admit you have a problem. (9:05) Drop the artificial sweeteners. (17:06) The “cold turkey” versus slow approach. (20:33)   How to Kick Your Sugar Addiction in 5 Simple Steps.   #1 – Create the barrier in your house. (25:55) #2 – Allow “healthier” substitutes in the house. (28:46) #3 – Prioritize protein intake. (32:42) #4 – Avoid heavily processed foods. (35:23) #5 – Eliminate artificial sweeteners. (40:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Cyber Monday Special!! MAPS Program 65% off (Promo code “CYBERMAPS” at checkout) and MAPS Bundles 50% off (Promo code “CMBUNDLES” at checkout) Sucrose (oral) for procedural pain management in infants Should You Cut Sugar

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about non-responders to resistance training, the benefits of the floor press versus the traditional bench press for those working out at home, thoughts and opinions on cluster sets, and adverse health effects when eating close to going to bed. The funny reason why Sal needs new Vuori pants. (4:45) The weird black market for breast milk. (6:04) Sal’s lie controversy explained. (7:38) Dealing with friends and family with conflicting ideas/views. (14:05) Studies with Sal. (23:12) Tesla is MUCH MORE than a car company. (24:34) Adam’s cool guy story. (29:25) #Quah question #1 – Is there such a thing as non-responders to resistance training? Have you ever come across them before? (37:43) #Quah question #2 – What are the benefits of the floor press versus the traditional bench press for those working out at home? (44:18) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts and opinions on cluster sets? How are they best utilized? How are t

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about food intolerances, feeling stiff and immobile in the morning, getting fat when bulking, and how vocalizing their personal opinions and details about their lives has affected their brand, business and personal lives. Milestone dad moments with Mind Pump. (3:37) Sal’s baby is brilliant. (7:38) Adam and Justin’s CRAZY drive home from Truckee. (9:05) How Sal is in the “twilight zone” with baby Aurelius and parent hacks with Mind Pump. (20:25) Let people make their own choices. (27:58) Happy Thanksgiving from Mind Pump. (30:09) Want to be featured on the podcast?! (32:21) Mind Pump’s MASSIVE Black Friday Sales! (33:22) Mind Pump Workouts. (34:53) Justin may need to lock up his wife! (36:32) Mind Pump Recommends. (37:50) Skiing adventures with Mind Pump. (39:54) #Quah question #1 – If you have food intolerances, do you still derive the nutritional value from those foods? (46:49) #Quah question #2 – When I wake up, I feel v