Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss whether women should eat and train differently than men. Highlighting the MAPS Macro Calculator. (2:17) The lies the fitness industry has marketed to women. (3:57) The self-selection bias surrounding the ultimate body type. (11:10) The general differences between men and women when it comes to training and diet. (15:00) Hormones. (15:19) Essential Fat. (21:35) Exercise tolerance. (28:00) Signs of overtraining. (29:53) Different goals. (35:21) The value of strength training. (42:10) It’s the individual that matters. (44:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Macro Calculator Muscle Potential Calculator Is It Harder For Women To Get Abs Than Men? - Mind Pump Blog Body Fat Loss - American Council on Exercise Comparison of upper body strength gains between men and women after 10 weeks of resistance training Mind

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between a good morning and a Romanian deadlift, how to program farmer’s carries into a workout, experimenting with different popular diets, and the hardest thing about being a dad. Mind Pump goes down the Ghislaine Maxwell/Jeffrey Epstein rabbit hole. (4:39) A HUGE black eye on eBay. (12:37) Is Kayne West running for President?! (16:44) In more crazy news coming out of China... (22:42) What does the future of education look like? (25:20) An interesting theory on why COVID-19 cases have gone up. (27:35) Protesting and the coronavirus. (32:08) The conspiracies surrounding the 4th of July fireworks and how NED can calm your pets down. (35:15) How Sal almost burnt down the Truckee house. (41:34) Mind Pump Recommends, Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. (43:55) How supplementing with BCAA’s is a waste of time and money. (45:55) #Quah question #1 – Can you explain the difference between a good morning and a Roman

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to add unconventional training to your workout to accelerate muscle growth & fat loss. How effective and impactive unconventional training can be for the body. (1:52) The value of doing things differently. Creating a novel stimulus. (5:31) Making you stronger in a functional, real-world, way. (10:51) Using unconventional training as a short-term way to lose more body fat. (15:14) How it trains and strengthens your weak links. (22:13) Why Mind Pump promotes this style of training. (27:40) Understanding how to program design unconventional training. (30:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** The Other Best Muscle Building Exercises of All Time – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Macro Calculator We Burn as Many Calories as Hunter-Gatherers, So What Makes Us Fat? Mind Pump Podca

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises & strategies to increase hamstring size and strength, tracking vs a calculator to find maintenance calories, supplementing rock climbing with resistance training, and giving unsolicited advice in the gym. Harvard’s COVID-19 heat map. (3:59) A.I.’s massive impact on future societies. (4:58) Will gyms ever be the same post-pandemic? (11:10) Weightlifting and the brain. (21:13) Mind Pump Investments. (25:35) How the coronavirus is exposing poor business practices. (32:10) Why is TikTok so successful? (35:45) Magic Spoon’s request to their audience. (38:11) Mind Pump Recommends, Unsolved Mysteries on Netflix. (40:24) #Quah question #1 – I have really good quad development, but my hamstrings are lagging a bit behind. What are some exercises or strategies to increase my hamstring size and strength? (45:27) #Quah question #2 – You guys have always talked about tracking normal food intake to find your maintenan

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to build the mid-back, ways to train grip strength, how long to stick with exercises before changing them up, and how to know when it’s time to reverse diet. Justin should have more followers. (4:54) Mind Pump’s staple muscle-building meals from back in the day. (6:12) Mind Pump Recommends. (9:51) Are you a hardgainer? (13:25) Reality shows, the processed food of tv. (20:33) How did Sal just discover the meat thermometer?! (23:57) Lululemon acquired Mirror. (26:15) Why the mass exodus of advertisers from Facebook? (29:26) Anytime Fitness’s misfire. (36:10) Is COVID herd immunity a lot closer than we think? (39:36) The shocking benefits of red-light therapy for Psoriasis. (42:39) #Quah question #1 – What are your favorite ways to build the mid-back? (46:15) #Quah question #2 – I find that my hands give in first when doing pull up’s, deadlifts, and some dumbbell exercises. Other than grabbing onto heavyweights, wha

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover five ways to develop a mindset that will improve success with anyone's fitness journey.  How your mindset dictates your success. (2:38) The misconceptions surrounding the RIGHT mindset. (6:22) #1 – STOP working out and START practicing. (8:10) #2 – Workout because you LOVE yourself and not because you hate yourself. (16:20) #3 – Motivation vs discipline. (27:46) #4 – Consistency over perfection. (33:32) #5 – Chase health over aesthetics. (37:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned July Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Promo code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  People Mentioned Jordan B. Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how many times a week to exercise each body part, the differing results between low and high rep sets, the benefits & detriments of raw vs. cooked vegetables, and whether you lose it if you don’t use it. Mind Pump’s first jobs. (5:50) Sal is a control freak. (12:53) Organ meats, the forgotten muscle building supplement. (13:57 The growing movement of ‘Live water’. (20:55) Gap x Kayne West. (24:07) Lebron James starting his own media company, creating a market for both sides & MORE. (27:23) Opening up gyms does not contribute to increased symptoms of COVID-19, study. (33:25) The direct to consumer business is booming! (41:15) Reviewing Magic Spoon’s newest flavors. (44:01) #Quah question #1 - How many times a week do you need to exercise each body part? Is once a week ok, or do you need to hit each body part twice or more a week to really see results? (47:50) #Quah question #2 – Can you elaborate on the differ

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin detail the components necessary to get into the best shape of your life. Providing the solution for a complex and difficult problem. (4:44) The Mind Pump Philosophy. (7:15) The importance of a proper assessment before you start a routine. (9:14) Step #1 - Figuring out of your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). (12:22) Step #2 - Getting your hormone/nutrient levels tested. (15:54) Step #3 - Assessing your movement with proper priming. (23:15) The Workout. (29:38) Step #1 - Building the foundation of strength. (30:04) Step #2 - Focusing on performance training. (34:32) Step #3 - Sculpting and shaping your body. (38:32) Consistency is key! (43:55) Creating excitement with your training. (46:06) Building the accountability piece with support and community. (47:08) The MAPS Super Bundle Promotion. (48:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about choosing between hiring a personal trainer vs. a nutritionist, tips for motivating clients to keep moving after the initial excitement of a new program, the sun’s relationship to wellness, and how to deal with someone who is very harsh on themselves. Sal gets a haircut, looking good for the ladies & MORE. (3:52) Childhood games look a little different today. (12:00) What is the worst place you have had a mosquito bite? (16:18) Fun Facts with Justin. (21:25) GNC is filing for bankruptcy. (23:50) Mind Pump Reminisces. (26:45) The value of the trap bar. (31:24) Mind Pump’s proudest lifting achievement. (33:33) How to utilize Organifi’s products to fuel your workout. (37:05) Mind Pump’s Massive Summer Sale, finding a bundle for your fitness needs & MORE. (39:42) #Quah question #1 – Should I hire a personal trainer before hiring a nutritionist or does that not matter? I want to focus more on having the right nutri

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the effect of combining fats and carbs on insulin resistance and fat gain, whether trigger sessions are useful during a cut, ways they have subliminally molded their children, and the biggest lesson they learned from their fathers. Sal’s going back to the 70s. (4:55) Mind Pump loves their fans. (7:12) More CrossFit craziness. (9:23) Mind Pump Recommends, the Floor is Lava on Netflix. (18:28) Drones Wars. (20:30) Love your enemies and understand where they are coming from. (23:40) How gut bacteria may actually influence you're eating habits. (29:50) How eating grass-fed vs grain-fed meat may affect how you feel. (33:07) Vuori x Mind Pump branded apparel. (37:29) Mind Pump’s Massive Summer Sale is live! (40:07) #Quah question #1 – I have heard some people say that it is bad to combine fats and carbs because it can lead to insulin resistance and more fat gain. Is there any truth to this or is it better to focus on eatin

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to determine your true muscle building potential and how to get there. Are the guys hitting their true muscle-building potential? (2:47) Why it’s important to consider what your potential could be? (8:25) Bodybuilders vs sheer muscle size. (15:30) The two factors that influence your muscle-building potential. (19:06) #1 - Genetics. (19:20) Muscle belly length. (19:52) Bone structure. (23:15) Muscle fiber type. (24:14) Hormones/Metabolism. (28:10) Gigantism. (31:27) Myostatin. (32:06) The central nervous system (CNS). (34:07) #2 - Lifestyle. (38:17) Training. (38:30) Diet. (44:25) Sleep. (48:47) Consistency. (53:56) Stress. (55:11) What should you focus all of your energy on? (56:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Muscle Potential Calculator - Mind Pump Media Maximum Muscular Bodyweight and Measurements Calcula

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether booty bands & hip circles are effective for building the butt, if rest days are actually important, why joints often feel better when they are being worked vs. when they are being rested, and how much they cycle in and out of their healthiest self. A very special Father’s Day weekend. (5:18) COVID-19 Conspiracies. (10:59) Justin, the fan-favorite. (11:55) Shocking statistics of fatherless children. (13:12) The lasting impact of a parent's actions. (18:30) The coolest dad’s in movies. (27:24) The thriving business of ‘Cardboard Fans’. (29:17) Mind Pump Debates: Are people leaving Social Media in droves? (31:48) How to alleviate the physical forms of anxiety with full-spectrum hemp oil. (37:35) The concept of protein distribution. (39:18) The pros and cons of working out in the morning vs. the evening. (42:55) #Quah question #1 – Are booty bands & hip circles effective for building the butt? What would

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss what you need to know to tailor your diet to maximize fat loss and muscle building goals. How abs are made in the kitchen. (3:48) How people tend to underestimate how many calories they consume and overestimate their activity levels. (6:45) The misconceptions surrounding serving sizes and nutrition labels. (12:05) The law of physics when it comes to losing/gaining weight. (15:50) Step #1 – Learn to track your calorie intake & calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) or Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). (21:15) Step #2 – Figure out your macronutrients to build muscle and burn fat.  Protein. (29:57) Fats. (37:00) Carbohydrates. (43:25) Nutrition is extremely individualized. (49:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** Mind Pump Macro Calculator Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Chickens four times bigger than they used

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about remedying form breaking down, how frequently to rotate HIIT training through your programming, the best way to maintain your physique, and whether food stamps should be banned from use on junk food. The latest installment of the Mind Pump Window Series. (5:50) The difference between world-class and experienced martial artists. (7:39) Bruce Lee Vs. Wong Jack Man debate, the legend of Bruce Lee & MORE. (14:50) They are changing the name of everything now. (20:30) Understanding the complexity of the human psyche. (25:35) Jeffrey Epstein, the world’s creepiest person. (32:13) Space is scary. (36:42) New product alert from Magic Spoon! (39:17) Instant Pot ribs are Adam’s new jam. (43:20) Butcher Box waitlist back open! Sign up today. (44:40) #Quah question #1 – I'm in the last phase of MAPS Aesthetic and I have noticed my form breaking down in some of the later reps. But I also feel like lowering the weight is not ben

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about muscle memory, how high glycemic index foods influence a cut, the best squat to have in your routine, and Mind Pump’s business plan when starting the company. Movie viewing habits with Mind Pump. (4:48) Mind Pump Recommends. (10:35) A little sign there is something else coming. (18:18) Sal has a bone to pick with Adam over some meat sticks. (19:22) The shocking news surrounding Chris D’Elia. (21:50) The most effective marketing scheme. (25:35) Are you a console or PC gamer? (29:15) Justin’s mid-life crisis. (33:52) Sal’s new car choices. (36:15) Using video games to treat ADHD. (38:45) Another reason to lift heavy weights and build muscle (40:22) How the brain evolved to be so smart. (41:11) #Quah question #1 – Is muscle memory a real thing? (43:22) #Quah question #2 – What is the glycemic index and how does it affect our body? How much do high glycemic foods influence a cut, when you are trying to get as shredded as

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the advantages of eight highly effective and rarely done butt building exercises. How JLo made big butts great again. (3:02) What separates us from primates. (4:58) The 8 Best Butt Exercises You are NOT Doing. (6:02) #1 – The Sumo Deadlift. (7:26) #2 – Cossack Squat. (12:37) #3 – Single-Leg Deadlift. (16:19) #4 – Single-Leg Stand Up. (20:48) #5 – Single-Leg Hip Thrust. (24:21) #6 – The Sled Drive. (28:50) #7 – The Goblet Squat. (33:36) #8 – The Back-Step Lunge. (35:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** The Secret To A Great Butt - Mind Pump Media Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** How To Sumo Deadlift (The RIGHT Way) | Jordan Syatt – Mind Pump TV The BEST Side Butt Exercise! (SUMO DEADLIFT) - Mind Pump TV COSSACK SQUAT - Increase Mobility & Leg Strength (TRY THIS SQUAT) - Mind Pump TV GROW Your GLUTES with a SINGLE L

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to look for when buying supplements such as creatine or protein powder, transitioning from a lot of high-intensity workouts to more traditional resistance training, switching into a career of personal training from something else, and  the top trait of a great communicator. A Kodak moment at the Di Stefano House. (5:23) 24 Hour Fitness closing 130 gyms. Strategy or a sign of bad times ahead? (8:50) The Greg Glassman saga continues. (12:27) Drone technology is scary. (17:40) The Di Stefano Family are Organifi lovers. (23:00) Mind Pump Recommends, (23:40) Mind Pump on the craziness of the Stock Market. (24:36) Why fitness is empowering. (25:38) Is Justin having a mid-life crisis? (31:02) Maximus is growing like a weed. (35:53) #Quah question #1 - When buying supplements, such as creatine or protein powder, what ingredients or value should I look for to know if I am getting the biggest bang for my buck? (38:05) #Qu

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin list eight highly effective but mostly-ignored exercises and how to add them to your routine. The trends in exercise. (2:41) The 8 Best Exercises You are NOT Doing and HOW to program them into your current workout. (8:10) #1 – Turkish Get-Up. (10:56) #2 – The Windmill. (16:20) #3 – The Farmer Walk. (20:01) #4 – Bulgarian Split-Squat. (24:12) #5 – The Z Press. (29:32) #6 – The Zercher Squat. (33:05) #7 – Snatch Grip Deadlift. (37:01) #8 – Single-Leg Deadlift. (40:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Promo code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** 3 Turkish Get-Up Variations - Tutorial with Kettlebell Master of Sport – Mind Pump TV MAPS Prime Webinar Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength – Mind Pump TV COUNTRY STRONG?? Increase YOUR Work Capacity (2 EXERCISES) | MIND PUMP TV The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to feel exercises in the chest rather than the triceps, recommended exercises for an overall improvement of strength endurance, how old is too old for powerlifting, and how someone with body dysmorphia and a long history of dieting can repair a broken relationship with food It’s HOT in the bay area, get yourself a MIIR cup to keep your drink of choice cold. (4:41) The distasteful actions of 24 Hour Fitness and Gold’s Gym. (9:37) Starbucks shifting their business model amid the pandemic. (14:27) The myth of spot reduction. (19:21) Fun Facts with Justin. (20:57) Apple is its own country. (22:08) The Vitamin-D deficiency link to coronavirus symptoms. (25:04) Weird Science with Sal. (29:40) More Fun Facts with Justin. (32:45) Bill & Ted are back! (34:05) Things are getting scary out there. (35:18) #Quah question #1 – I have trouble activating my chest even with common chest activation exercises. After benching wi

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the effectiveness of stomach vacuums as an ab exercise, the ideal rep range for strength, popular exercises that are a waste of time, and why Mind Pump has blogs that seem to counter the Mind Pump message Greg Glassman steps down from CrossFit. (4:40) Community matters. (6:10) The scary notion of Marxism. (8:00) Mind Pump fitness update, the strength gains of Farmer walks, the valuable lessons of manual labor & MORE. (10:11) The mindset going into a workout. (18:24) Is the coronavirus a blood vessel disease? (19:33) The asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is ‘very rare’, WHO says. (21:38) 2020 in review: The news is the virus. (22:33) The differences between knowledge vs wisdom, learning desired outcome, going against your feelings & MORE. (25:50) Where do your priorities lie? (44:19) The effectiveness of Zbiotics to combat the negative effects of alcohol. (46:38) #Quah question #1 – Are stomach vacuums an eff