Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The one MUST-DO hack to getting lean & healthy if you’re starting at 30% body fat. (1:46) Moments when you get tested as a parent. (10:41) Earn phase of your life vs learn phase. (25:50) BPC-157 is crazy! (31:50) Fun Facts with Justin: Anal breathing. (37:47) The only ‘off the rack’ suit for “jacked” guys! (40:10) A Pampers commercial is waiting to happen. (41:59) Fall is here, get your Vuori down jacket. (43:50) How CRAZY counterintelligence is getting! (45:16) The secret sauce is NOT baby oil. (49:15) At what point do we not respect authority? (55:29) Shout out to Mind Pump Show ‘mash-ups’. (1:00:27) #ListenerLive question #1 – What do you think about "resetting" each rep during a workout? (1:02:15) #ListenerLive question #2 – What’s the best way to regain this muscle post-500-mile hike? (1:13:17) #ListenerLive question #3 – Should I stay in maintenance, do a bit of a bulk, or do a bit of a cut, and for how long if I want to get leaner? (1:23:40) Relate

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: Here are three health habits I regret not starting in my 20s. (1:44) Ninja cream. (14:57) The education system must be disrupted! (19:02) How the fitness industry has overcomplicated the process of building muscle and losing body fat. (22:30) Should MMA go away? (30:12) How we crave discipline and structure as a kid. (36:53) Dad life moments. (40:38) Parent hack: Organifi popsicles! (53:08) A peptide that boosts immune function. (54:50) Shout out to Brandon Carter! (58:09) #Quah question #1 – If my workouts are good and I’m still progressively overloading and getting stronger, does that mean I’m not truly in a caloric deficit? (1:00:25) #Quah question #2 – What is a good whole-food snack to eat before an early morning workout? I typically eat breakfast after but have been getting nauseous working out fas

The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely Coming back to his roots. Angelo’s background, personal story, and how he got involved with Kion. (1:37) Breaking down the role and importance of essential amino acids (EAAs). (9:39) The fundamental importance of building and maintaining lean muscle as we age. (13:05) The nuance in daily protein intake. (16:53) What leads to protein muscle synthesis? (20:37) What is the most anabolic whole source of protein? (27:56) Is a high protein diet less important in a bulk than it is in a cut? (28:30) How much does the intensity of your training dictate this? (30:56) Why supplement with essential amino acids over taking protein powder? (34:57) Questioning the validity of these studies. (44:20) The value of protein for someone who is injured or hurt. (51:19) The best time to take EAAs. (58:24) The difference between BCAAs and EAAs. (1:04:04) Sharing in a fair context. (1:10:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get 20% off Kion at get

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to use caffeine the RIGHT way to maximize its health benefits and minimize its negatives. (3:22) Updating the audience on Adam’s transformation journey. (26:48) Highlighting the Viking press and other unconventional machines. (37:17) All show, no go. (40:38) Dark sense of humor. (42:19) Glamour shots with Mind Pump. (44:06) Having sympathy for people with addiction issues. (47:35) When your comments backfire with your kids. (54:21) Shout out to Sky Londa Motor Club! (57:17) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is losing 1lb (and .375" off of my waist) per week a good/steady amount of fat loss? Or do I need to be in a more aggressive cut? (1:00:16) #ListenerLive question #2 – How do you get over the idea of a bulk? (1:12:23) #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I lean out while eating my maintenance calories? (1:29:45) #ListenerLive question #4 – Can cutting calories for extended perio

Dr. Stephanie Estima Her story and background. (2:31) Why has women’s health been left behind? (5:49) Why has she changed her opinion on fasting? (8:37) Using your menstrual cycle as a vital sign of good health. (14:50) Getting women to lift weights more. (19:49) Why women should bulk. (22:55) Strength training is the preferred form of exercise to balance hormones. (24:35) Nutritional interventions. (34:15) Explaining hyperthyroidism and its prevalence in women. (37:13) Leaky brain = leaky gut. (41:44) Can premenopausal women get lean through strength training? (43:43) A trainer checklist for premenopausal clients. (49:10) Her thoughts on GLP-1s. (55:06) It’s a privilege to age. (58:26) Practices or exercises to find what makes you happy. (1:02:37) The currency of attention. (1:05:03) Physique competitors and disordered eating. (1:09:56) Exploring the concept of ‘junk volume’. (1:18:19) Her current strength training routine. (1:20:17) Skinny to strong. (1:21:35) The i

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fix your lower back pain in under 30 days by doing these four basic exercises every day! (2:34) The importance of the shoes you wear when you work out. (16:41) Why overreaching is a bad idea. (19:24) Sal’s change in workout music. (22:52) #Dadlife updates. (27:02) Seeing things differently as an adult. (40:50) Experience is something that you can’t skip. (43:27) Having joy by serving others. (51:52) Reach out to an older family or friend to tell them you love them. (54:34) #ListenerLive question #1 – How should someone properly brace when lifting heavy? (55:58) #ListenerLive question #2 – How do I find my "max" for my lifts? (1:06:16) #ListenerLive question #3 – do you have any different recommendations on approaching things differently due to my lack of testosterone and using a GLP–1? (1:18:23) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how to boost my strength and win that pull-up competition? (1:31:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind P

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: Build muscle now, lose it, build muscle again much faster the second time around. (2:08) The motivation behind Adam’s transformation Docuseries: “I Lost 50 lbs. of Muscle; Watch Me Build it Back.” (11:27) Couple workouts. (25:34) Going off to college and the possibility of leaving California. (30:06) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Masters of the Air’ on Apple+. (34:05) “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And weak men create hard times.” (38:53) The Resistance Training Revolution. (43:46) Gummies are the trend. (47:29) The best bar soap lather out there! (48:17) The three-bolt rule. (50:46) Shout out to Masters of Air! (58:27) #Quah question #1 – I’m using a GLP-1 and doing the MAPS GLP-1 program, but I feel like it’s not enough. I’ve done Anabolic and Aesthetic

 The Proven Way to Lose Fat & Keep It Off Without Ever Restricting Your Diet Behavior psychology is the BIGGEST factor in your success. (1:06) Why you have to expend more energy than you take in to lose body fat. (5:54) The Proven Ways to Lose Fat & Keep It Off Without Ever Restricting Your Diet #1 - Avoid foods that make you overeat. (11:30) #2 - Don’t eat while distracted. (18:45) #3 - Don’t drink while you eat. (23:06) #4 - Eat high protein. (27:32) #5 - Eat high fiber. (30:56) #6 - Food order. (32:00) Can I really get good results without ever having to track? (33:25) I hate tracking, it makes feel obsessive and I get anxious. What do you suggest? (36:29) I want to lose weight but every time I eat less my cravings become overwhelming. Any tips? (39:06) What is the ideal macro ratio? (41:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-0

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The surprising reason cardio is NOT the best form of exercise for fat loss. (2:33) The annual Di Stefano sauce making. (16:44) Big little feelings. (19:23) How long do you keep a camera on your kid? (23:21) Perspective is everything. (29:10) The strong pull for older cars. (35:06) Energize your mitochondria with red-light therapy. (39:46) Old wrestling fun facts. (44:08) Drone delivery coming to a house near you! (47:32) Shout out to David Weck! (52:08) #ListenerLive question #1 – How would you address a client’s feelings about feeling “fluffy” coming off a bikini show? (55:28) #ListenerLive question #2 – How would you guys go about explaining the importance of hydration to a teenager? (1:08:10) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are your thoughts on weighing food and counting calories in front of kids? (1:15:39) #ListenerLive question #4 – I am looking for a small shortcut

Ernest Colling, Founder & CEO of Transcend From high school dropout to CEO. His history, background, and how he got into the peptide telemedicine space. (2:24) The first surprises and opportunities starting a telemedicine company. (23:49) His first introduction to peptides, and the most impactful ones to him. (28:30) At what point did he know things were taking off? (34:52) Scaling issues encountered. (36:50) How do these compound pharmacies work? (38:12) A better quality of life with preventative medicine. (39:59) How has the cost for the end consumer changed? (42:19) Does every peptide have a name brand? (44:05) The motivation and meaning behind his foundation. (48:21) How EMDR therapy changed his life. (53:27) The importance and value of getting your blood work done to find your baseline. (54:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you getting back into fitness after taking some time off? DO NOT make this mistake! (2:44) The key to long-term fitness success. (11:59) Organifi are trendsetters! (20:13) A conversation with Nick Andrews from Entera Skincare on their new beard serum. (26:34) Please STOP the remakes! (34:48) Justin’s personal UFO story. (41:29) Debunking the moon landing. (45:13) Russian spy whale. (49:46) Stay mobile y’all! (54:11) Shout out to Georgio Poullas! (57:01) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any general teaching points on how to modify MAPS programs for shift work or other difficult lifestyles? (59:56) #ListenerLive question #2 – Should you change your training once you go on TRT? (1:11:08) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are your thoughts on alternate-day fasting? (1:25:09) #ListenerLive question #4 – I’m an ex-athlete who finds it hard now to get lean and feel like

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: Do this ONE thing in the morning to burn stubborn body fat. (1:51) Throwing a wrench in the whole bug plan. (9:24) Chickens’ growth over the years. (11:32) Food production vs. distribution problem in America. (13:49) Efficiency and transparency when it comes to charitable actions. (16:43) Wrestling with the GLP-1 craze and the obesity epidemic. (22:38) A conversation on the ‘tradwife’ movement. (31:33) Send a box of meat to a friend! (48:08) This month’s NASM offer for Mind Pump listeners. (50:27) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (57:01) #Quah question #1 - Does it matter how high up your back leg is when you are doing Bulgarian split squats? The bench seems too high, so I use a step with 2 risers under each side. (58:20) #Quah question #2 - If I miss a few days of MAPS 15, can I do a few workouts a

The 30-Day Protocol to Lose 8 lbs. Pounds of PURE Fat (#1 Method) The nuance behind this statement. (1:03) The two things the guys want to accomplish in this episode. (5:53) The Steps to Lose 8 lbs. Pounds of PURE Fat In 30 Days #1 - Track your calories and steps for 1 week. (11:01) #2 - Go into a deficit of 750 calories. (13:24) #3 - Strength train 2-3 days a week. (15:06) #4 - Increase steps by 3000. (19:45) #5 - Hit your target body weight in protein. (22:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2372: Five Steps to a Faster Metabolism Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class Mind Pump’s 30 Days of Coaching Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s one of the BEST ways you can get lean, burn fat, and build muscle at home! (2:01) The big takeaways from the Mind Pump GLP-1 coaching group. (4:40) Kids say the darndest things. (19:26) Avoiding the letdown on your face as a dad. (20:00) Don’t simulate racing on an empty stomach. (25:32) Cannabinoids and insulin. (32:53) Ned for pets! (35:35) It’s fear season! (39:03) Scammers can be clever. (41:50) Paying homage to Sal’s Nonna. (49:42) Shout out to Mind Pump’s Free Resources! (54:40) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I get my right side to properly engage and achieve the balance necessary to stop my scapula from winging due to nerve damage? (56:53) #ListenerLive question #2 – I’m currently working on personal goals, but since my job can include lifting people all day long (paraplegic/quadriplegic) I’m not sure where my volume/ training program should be. Any advice

Deciphering the difference between lack of motivation and low physical energy. (2:04) The Eight Real Reasons You're Always Tired & Lazy! #1 - Poor sleep. (5:24) #2 - Not enough exercise or too much. (10:32) #3 - Not enough sunlight. (17:39) #4 - Electrolyte imbalance. (19:23) #5 - Nutrient deficiency. (23:49) #6 - Too much caffeine. (27:30) #7 - Overwhelmed with stress. (30:37) #8 - Lack of purpose. (34:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss Mind Pump #2315: Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #1415: 7 Ways to Find Purpose Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: These are the three most important factors when hiring a personal trainer. (2:10) The conspiracy theory surrounding chemtrails. (29:05) ‘Amazing Grace’ is good for your heart! (36:46) Defining acetaldehyde and its effect on your body. (44:04) Exercise and cognitive function. (47:24) The fascinating story of the East German swim team. (51:04) The benefits of Rhodiola and how to wean off caffeine the right way. (52:33) Shout out to Jim Kwik! (59:29) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the proper protein, calorie intake, and workout routine for someone with a history of fatigue and weakness and almost zero knowledge of working out? (1:00:51) #ListenerLive question #2 – Am I able to sculpt my body and also increase testosterone and most importantly fertility? (1:15:22) #ListenerLive question #3 – My body is not responding to a reverse diet, what am I doing something wrong? (1:24:11) #Listene

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: The OPTIMAL evening routine to build muscle, burn body fat, and feel energized! (1:48) Eating better protein sources connects to bigger brains. (15:20) That one time a bear broke into the Truckee house. (20:31) Protecting free speech. (29:03) Swimply x Plunge. (35:50) Your worst nightmare coming to life. (42:29) Helping your child coregulate with an emotions pillow and the pros/cons of homeschooling. (46:35) Shout out to @Calligraphy.jy on Instagram! (59:58) #Quah question #1 - I would love some deeper insight on the “stay in a calorie deficit to lose weight” and “eat more to lose more” statements. I find it confusing. (1:01:04) #Quah question #2 - What are some great ways to help clients start a reverse diet? (1:06:39) #Quah question #3 - Thoughts on MK677? (1:09:43) #Quah question #4 - You all talk about leading

The myths surrounding working out from home. (1:20) The barriers people encounter. (4:40) Important things to consider when starting your fitness journey. (7:00) Strategies on How to Workout at Home and Still Get in Great Shape #1 - Workout most days but do so appropriately. (12:18) #2 – It’s ok to split up your workouts. (13:54) #2 - Start the day off with a workout. (16:09) #3 - Consider home friendly equipment (bands and bodyweight). (18:52) #4 - Adjust intensity based on how you feel. (23:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently ship to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia ** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere 50% off! ** Code ATHOME50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1990: Nine Reasons People Stop Working Out (& What to Do About It) Mind Pump #1447: How to Start Your Fitness Journey Mind Pump #1262: Why Fitness Assessments are Important Mind Pump #2080: Get Ja

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The smartest way to diet to get lean effectively and efficiently as possible. (2:34) Tech is NOT going to solve the obesity epidemic. (14:26) There is truly an app for everything! (21:43) Ukraine robot dogs. (26:32) The ULTIMATE home security. (28:23) Sal’s incredible Christian worship concert experience. (31:15) Justin’s trip to Kula Sports Performance. (34:41) The 1-2 punch gut/skin axis. (38:48) Would you consider this? (43:06) The controversy surrounding the Shroud of Turin. (47:28) When you see a black widow for the first time. (51:17) It’s a weird time for potential homeowners. (52:44) RFK Jr. endorsing Donald Trump. (58:59) Shout out to Kula Sports Performance! (1:02:21) #ListenerLive question #1 – Why am I not losing weight on Semaglutide? (1:03:45) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice on how to do a pull-up? (1:13:52) #ListenerLive question #3 – Is it possible to run and be strong and

What is inflammation, what is its role in the body, and what happens when it’s off? (2:37) The rain barrel effect. (6:19) A DRASTIC change in Americans’ diet causes inflammation. (8:42) Why what you put into your body is so crucial. (11:06) Defining oxidative stress and how too much hurts us. (17:07) Inflammation’s effect on your mental state. (20:50) Focusing on the symptom rather than the underlying root cause. (22:45) What are senescent cells, and why should you care about them? (26:33) The most dangerous or detrimental things the ‘fitness & health’ space tells people. (32:55) The importance of inflammation testing. (35:09) Revealing the guy’s Inflammation Score test results. (36:22) Justin. (38:30) Sal. (39:24) Adam. (40:35) Doug. (41:52) Recommendations based on their results. (43:47) The value of lab testing and omega-3 supplementation. (46:31) You are what your food eats. (55:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump listeners only Equi.life offers a