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COVID-19 has everyone on edge and in this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss fear and anxiety and how to manage it through this crisis. How do we mentally prepare to reemerge back into society? (4:16) How fear can drive irrational behavior and distort perception. (9:00) Mind Pump shares personal accounts of coping with fear and anxiety. (12:50) What fear does to the body. (23:10) Actionable options to manage fear and anxiety. (31:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Red Dot Fitness Antibody Test Chronic Stress Can Damage Brain Structure and Connectivity Digestive Problems and the Effects of Anxiety How to Stop Stress From Destroying Your Fertility Mind Pump #1265: How to Develop a Winning Mindset 5 Ways to Rewire Your Brain to Deal With Coronavirus St

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about fixing hip-shift, transitioning into weightlifting after an injury, how the microbiome is linked to anxiety and depression, and things they’ve taken for granted that has come to light during the coronavirus lockdown. Signs that it's time to stop the snacking. (5:34) Dave Ramsey on answering the call, dealing with hard truths & MORE. (8:00) Are the cops going too far with giving out citations? (19:28) A sign that SNL needs a live audience. (22:00) A Mind Pump Easter. (23:19) A man sets a Genesis Book of World Record for bench pressing underwater! (29:51) Wild animals are coming back into the cities. (32:50) The rise in virtual strip clubs during COVID-19 times. (34:49) How to get your greens in without going to the grocery store. (36:09) MIIR doing their part to assist with COVID-19 relief. (38:45) Update on Adam and Sal’s antibody test results. (39:53) Top Gun: Maverick making cinematic history, Justin’s F16 expe

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with well-known economist and author, Peter Schiff, on the likely long-term effect of COVID-19 on the economy. How the medicine may be worse than the disease. (4:21) The difference between money and wealth. (11:34) What causes inflation? (14:43) The consequences of inflation in history. (17:39) His predictions for the economy post-COVID-19. (22:40) Why is the government doing what they are doing? (25:55) Is American life better off today? (31:50) The war on savings and how to escape this inflation tax. (40:15) Keynesian vs Austrian economics. (49:05) The concept of artificial demand and economies of scale. (56:03) What is it to stop a private company from creating their own currency? (1:01:51) What will happen with the US dollar? (1:07:53) Is it smart to buy real assets? (1:12:50) How the government always creates a crisis by interfering with capitalism. (1:15:45) How will this crisis affect the 2020 election? (1:19:20) The COVID-19 impact on human behavior. (1:22

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the most beneficial cardio machine for workouts, how to help a loved one correct their form without discouraging them, adjustments to MAPS Anywhere when working out with children, and the best way to measure someone’s physical fitness. Justin’s inappropriate comment. (5:10) Strange times out there. (7:19) How is selling alcohol considered essential? (11:04) In this current climate is promoting decriminalization of weed a good idea? (12:09) Will there be a rise in prostitution? (18:58) Is shaking hands over? (20:57) Did COVID-19 come to California in the Fall of 2019? (22:44) Magic Spoon will continue to donate boxes of cereal to NYC Food Banks. (30:15) The many CEOs that have given up their salaries during COVID-19. (32:15) Sal’s mobility realization, the importance of communicating the value of something & MORE. (34:05) The ancient athletes, their historical records and the evolution of the modern athlete. (39:1

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about rules of thumb for programming workouts, how quickly you lose muscle mass when no longer working out with heavy weights, the best way to progress MAPS Anywhere during the extending "shelter in place" period, and accessory exercises for building the deadlift. Sal has some issues with governmental central planning. (8:10) Mind Pump gets bamboozled. (15:25) Coronavirus has everyone howling at the moon. (18:33) 24 Hour Fitness is getting sued! (20:00) The rise in processed food consumption. (23:30) Organifi is giving back to the people saving lives. (24:35) Red Dot Fitness providing COVID-19 antibody tests to give back to their community. (28:27) Dogs and groceries. (36:44) Billionaires are doing their part during COVD-19 times. (39:24) Mind Pump gets political. (40:32) Home fitness equipment is exploding! (43:26) The guys dissect Adam’s 5th-grade photo. (47:56) #Quah question #1 – Is there a rule of thumb one should sti

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why sometimes eating less than ideal food and not being productive actually serves your overall health. Mind Pump gets controversial. (4:01) What being “healthy” actually means. (8:05) Breaking down the 4 known categories of health and how they are all interconnected. (12:00) How moderation is the key and even a good thing can be abused. (15:27) The importance of when to optimize and adapt to ‘home base’. (18:45) The value of fasting to use as a tool. (19:53) Does alcohol have any value? (24:08) When eating junk food can be considered healthy. (25:34) Why people in the “blue zones” live longer than the rest of the world. (31:38) “Be moderate in order to taste the joys of life in abundance.” (33:52) Do I have control over this or does it have control over me? (39:55) Strategies to mitigate the negative effects of junk food. (41:30) Strategies to mitigate the negative effects of alcohol. (46:02) Strategies to mitigate the negative effects of “not being productive

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the type of lifter that is having the easiest time adjusting to at-home workouts, whether blood flow restriction is safe during strength training, the effectiveness of inserting isometric holds into the middle of a workout, and whether some foods that are prepared from scratch at home be considered “processed foods.” Mind Pump are big dance guys. (6:28) Spotify is crushing it! (9:14) How you are invincible until you have kids. (12:30) The silver lining behind the coronavirus. (18:00) Has the Easter Bunny been destroyed for Sal’s daughter? (22:50) Trump’s daily briefings, the political gift that keeps on giving. (26:17) Twins in India named after COVID-19. (30:26) Human intuition during the plague. (31:14) The proper way to wear gloves and masks. (33:02) The crazy COVID-19 conspiracies out there. (36:47) Mind Pump’s favorite strategies to relieve stress and anxiety during these times. (37:55) #StayHard out there. (45:

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how anyone can train their mindset to improve their life. How you do anything is how you do everything. (4:45) The driver of self-hate vs the driver of self-care. (14:30) Differences between motivation and discipline. (27:18) Growth vs fixed mindset. (39:25) The significance of re-framing your perspective. (46:00) How to train and develop a winning mindset. (50:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Social Media and Suicide: A Public Health Perspective Understanding celebrity suicides: Tackling depression and loneliness Balancing Order and Chaos | Jordan B Peterson & Akira the Don New Study Shows Where ‘Growth Mindset’ Training Works (And Where It Doesn’t) Lewis Howes - amazon.com How Psychedelic Drugs Can

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best accessory lifts to increase the overhead press, good strength or mobility moves for the rotator cuff, how long to stick with exercises before switching to new ones, and whether gyms still should be charging trainers rent to train clients while the gym is mandated closed. Has Marvel jumped the shark? (5:28) Is the future of new movie releases on streaming platforms? (11:27) India is on lockdown. (20:40) It’s hard to know what information to believe coming out of China. (23:00) The secret market of ‘Million Dollar Bunkers’. (25:02) Mind Pump goes down the rabbit hole in the US/China trade wars. (29:33) Magic Spoon x Mind Pump giving back during these troubling times. (31:45) Updates on baby Maximus. (35:04) How to survive the growing fear surrounding these times. (42:10) Fun Facts with Justin. (45:35) The positive pivots in these unsure times. (47:00) #Quah question #1 – What are the best accessory lifts to in

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how having more muscle speeds up your metabolism, how to spot a good at-home workout plan versus a poorly planned one, favorite healthy food swaps, and book recommendations for the quarantine. Mind Pump’s despicable movie rentals from back in the day. (7:30) How taking ZBiotics can assist with the current rise in alcohol consumption. (16:15) Doug the mule. (19:15) Sal’s ‘lockdown’ health hacks. (21:13) Fun Facts with Justin. (25:00) Why has In N Out closed down? (27:45) Amazon employees are striking over COVID-19 fears. (28:56) How free money is too good to be true. (29:46) How companies/industries are pivoting during this crisis. (33:21) The Mind Pump spouse questionnaire. (36:55) Breaking down Jessica’s first trimester. (40:50) Italy is flattening the curve. (43:10) Home-schooling updates with Mind Pump. (43:41) #Quah question #1 – You have mentioned that the more muscle you have the faster your metabolism can be.

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why fitness assessments are important if you want to reach your fitness goals, how to perform them and exercises to fix less than ideal movement patterns. The value of a good assessment to reinforce better movement patterns. (3:02) The importance of having a specific goal and direction you want to go. (6:27) Why you must honestly assess your fitness level. (14:23) The significance of addressing the areas of pain in your body to create better recruitment patterns. (17:20) Why we get chronic pain as we get older. (23:42) The extreme value of MAPS Prime/Prime Pro for the masses. (27:21) Mind Pump’s 3 favorite movement assessments that address the entire body, how to perform them and exercises to fix less than ideal movement patterns. (29:15) #1 – Wall Test. (29:34) #2 – Windmill Test. (47:19) #3 – Squat test. (57:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Prime/Prime Pro ½ off! **Code “PRIME50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1237: Why Most Group Ex

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the absolute MUST-DOs to maintain your physique during a quarantine, what to do on a daily basis for general body maintenance, ways stay mentally fit during the lock down, and their thoughts on 24 Hour Fitness not freezing memberships. Sal is back! (5:17) Justin’s death-defying story. (6:29) The effects of stress on your body. (19:05) Stress eating while being sheltered in place. (21:05) Mind Pump’s stress dreams. (26:28) Adam recommends Neighbor.com.  (28:14) How Sal has started drive-by family visits to combat the lack of human connection. (32:01) In infuriating news of the week, Chinese wet markets are back open. (34:59) Coronavirus updates with Mind Pump. (37:10) Fun Facts with Justin. (43:29) High school wrestler thwarts attempted kidnapping. (44:34) #Quah question #1 – Can you guys please list the absolute MUST-DOs to maintain your physique during a quarantine? (45:36) #Quah question #2 - What is one thing that

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss seven common beliefs that men have about fitness that are impeding their success. Challenging and explaining the 7 biggest male fitness myths. (4:35) #1 – You must lift heavy to get big. (7:50) #2 - Training to failure is necessary for your body to respond. (16:32) #3 - Intensity is king. (28:29) #4 - You need to eat big to get big. (38:25) #5 – Taking steroids guarantees muscle. (47:20) #6 - The biggest guys in the gym must know the most. (56:57) #7 - Some movements are for women and don’t benefit men. (1:03:23) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: MAPS Powerlift ½ off! **Code “POWER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump 001: Female Fitness Myths Exposed! Mind Pump 1077: The 7 Deadly Fitness Lies Sold to Women Mind Pump 1067: The 5 Biggest Lies in Fitness BUILDING MUSCLE: Is There REALL

1259: How to Properly Use Full Range of Motion When Lifting, Ways to Get Kids to Eat Healthy, the Pros & Cons of Artificial Sweeteners & MORE Breaking down what the stimulus package means for you. (4:50) What would you do for bailout money from the government? (8:22) Elon Musk is still operating at full speed and looking into the future. (14:40) Mind Pump Recommends Tiger King on Netflix. (20:15) Mind Pump talks about politics. (22:15) The false perception that you know how to run a business. (24:50) Should we be concerned about our internet bandwidth slowing down? (29:26) Magic Spoon is crushing it and doing well during these tough times. (31:32) Home-schooling is a full-time job. (33:55) Could the blood from coronavirus survivors be used to treat current patients? (37:50) Some statistics to give you some perspective and put your mind at ease. (41:11) How the guys have been consuming Organifi Green Juice to get their daily veggies in these days. (46:18) #Quah question #1 – How do you guys get your k

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about changing nutrition to account for being much more sedentary, the advantages of increasing or decreasing weight, the benefits to doing workouts in higher temperatures and helping a family member understand the advantages of weightlifting. Shopping in the age of COVID-19. (8:41) Building the skills to handle massive failure and come back stronger. (15:17) How large companies/brands are pivoting to do their part during this crisis. (22:02) Vuori offering their services to help. (26:11) A fitness influencer has her way of fighting this virus. (28:46) Can high doses of vitamin-c be a natural way to fight COVID-19? (31:00) The Olympics have been delayed until 2021. (32:22) Crime rates and pollution are dropping worldwide! (33:21) Can your blood type make you more susceptible to the coronavirus? (35:21) How Adam and Justin have Kion coffee flowing through their veins. (37:30) Home-schooling while being sheltered in place. (

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the best at-home exercises for all parts of the body.  Why working out without equipment doesn’t mean you have to have bad workouts. (2:46) The biggest challenges of at-home workouts. (4:33) The best at-home exercises, proper techniques and ways to see the greatest progression for all parts of the body. Chest. (5:40) Back. (13:55) Shoulders. (23:17) Legs. (29:03) Core. (40:35) Arms. (44:30) Mobility. (48:00) How to piece it all together and structure your workout. (48:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: MAPS Powerlift ½ off! **Code “POWER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Mind Pump TV - YouTube Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set 30 Days of Coaching | Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Free Resources

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to do if less motivated to workout at home vs. going to the gym, the best way to implement an at home exercise program, what to do about a dramatic appetite increase while sheltering at home, and what it means to workout to fatigue vs. going it to failure. Sal’s connection to the situation going on in Italy. (8:08) Updates on COVID-19. (14:00) Sal’s self-inflicted paranoia. (15:59) Justin is a perfectionist. (19:35) The benefits of ‘all-day’ workouts to break up your day. (22:47) The power of positivity. (26:30) The illusion of control. (31:13) The value of being silly and having fun in these crazy times. (33:45) Strategies to bring down stress and anxiety. (36:17) How Facetiming people may be better for your psyche. (38:58) #MindPumpKitchen updates from the Tahoe House. (40:50) Exciting news from The Di Stefano’s! (42:05) Updates on the Mind Pump Gym in Tahoe. (44:08) Fun Facts with Justin. (45:30) #Quah questi

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin give actionable ways trainers can adapt to maintain their businesses and even thrive during this period of gym closures and uncertainty. How the coronavirus crisis has impacted society, affected the economy & MORE. (3:21) Why Mind Pump love trainers so much. (5:41) What a trainer's true role is for their clients. (8:32) Do not be reactive, be proactive. (11:42) The value a trainer can provide through Facetime. (16:35) Placing a focus on mobility and holding your clients accountable. (19:45) The importance of breaking up your client's sessions to build lifers. (25:50) How to be assertive, creative and communicate with confidence. (28:20)  How to accept payments. (37:50) Stay in your lane and build value. (38:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned March Promotion: MAPS Powerlift ½ off! **Code “POWER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Coronavirus pushe

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about rest-pause sets and how can they be used in a workout, “curing” a sugar addiction, teaching a weightlifting class to middle schoolers, and tips and strategies to help with forward shoulder. Does ibuprofen make the coronavirus worse? (5:45) Should we take elderberry if we have the virus? (8:17) Why Italy has a high infection and death rate. (11:02) Time to invest in Facebook ads. (13:34) Florida did not get the memo about the coronavirus. (15:02) Are we downplaying the numbers and impact of the virus? (16:20) The different methods scientists are taking to tackle this outbreak head-on. (19:11) Shout out to Mind Pump sponsors! (25:10) Why you should be optimizing your home while stuck at home. (27:15) Making light of this hysteria with memes. (33:07) Weird Facts with Sal. (34:00) The game-changing benefits of blue-blocking glasses for Justin. (37:20) Justin’s cheese addiction is getting out of hand. (38:32) #MindPumpKit

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether the gallon of water a day recommendation is a real thing or just a myth, kipping pull-ups as a substitute for strict pull-ups, combining a therapy practice with personal training, and what to do if lifts are affected by hypermobility. Sal’s self-quarantine. (5:00) The industries that are CRUSHING during this hysteria. (8:00) The influx of online coaching and what NCI is doing to help personal trainers. (8:45) The Ambassador of Health is down! (11:07) What is Sal using to heal his body? (13:40) Support your local business. (16:50) San Francisco is on lockdown. (17:55) Fun Facts with Justin, Star Wars edition. (19:45) What Mind Pump is streaming. (22:05) Will this crisis strengthen or hurt Trump’s chances of reelection? (24:06) Will all these potential bailouts cause a recession? (26:55) Rational thinking goes out of the window during a crisis. (27:42) The importance of changing your workouts when stuck in a ru