Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What is more important to look at? Calories and macros or food quality? (2:17) Have we been rocked to sleep when it comes to social media? (20:17) Bluey mania! (25:51) Aurelius, the garbage man. (27:06) A special call to the Mind Pump audience. (28:20) A discussion on potential depressing news coming out of 24 Hour Fitness and its downstream effects. (33:16) When Mind Pump gets lit, Zbiotics is nearby. (42:40) Life in the fast lane. (47:23) Shout out to Esco Elite! (54:28) #ListenerLive question #1 - I want to follow the Mind Pump route, but I'm not sure which program to start with. I have MAPS Anabolic and MAPS Performance. Should I bulk or cut? (57:32) #ListenerLive question #2 - Are macro calculators accurate? I wanted to start to fix my eating and get lean. I plugged my info into the macronutrient tracker. I am 180, 5'10" and I put that I moderately work out. The breakdown l

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 #1 recovery hack. (2:15) Is glow-in-the-dark baseball a thing? (14:24) Why are we attracted to freak shows? (16:22) Divorce by combat. (18:04) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Hit Man’ on Netflix. (20:02) Highlighting the Tucker Carlson interview with the President of El Salvador. (23:45) Black market GLP-1s have arrived. (26:23) Answering more questions on the benefits of Shilajit. (27:13) Will we be able to regrow teeth? (29:23) Interesting statistics on the liver. (33:27) Government conspiracies. (34:21) Every single man has done this. (38:01) Carnival Sal is at it again. (39:37) Fighting rules 101 with Mind Pump. (41:31) Should Mike Tyson retire? (44:30) Having a senior moment. (45:23) Gross or not? (47:10) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult’ on Netflix. (51:11) Th

Busting the myths surrounding the fears of deadlifting. (1:22) If you don’t use it, you lose it. (3:28) The muscles involved when performing a deadlift. (5:39) The aesthetic carryover. (10:59) The 4 Best Deadlifts Everyone Should be Doing #1 – Conventional. (13:08) #2 – Sumo. (18:52) #3 - Single leg. (23:11) #4 – Romanian. (28:01) 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-01® Daily Synbiotic** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2122: Deadlift Masterclass Ben Pollack Shares The Proper Deadlift Setup (AVOID MISTAKES) | Mind Pump 4 Cues To Improve Your Deadlift With Eugene Teo The BEST Deadlift Warm Up & Mobility Routine | MIND PUMP How To Hip Hinge Properly (Fix THIS!) How To Start Deadlifting (REGRESSIONS) How To Sumo Deadlift (The RIGHT Way) | Jor

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to fitness, there are three categories that you should aim for. Balance is best. (2:51) Adams shares and opens up on the scariest week of his life. (13:52) Shout out to John Delony! (51:37) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can you speed up the time to complete the "adaptation cycle?” (52:33) #ListenerLive question #2 - I try to stop my reps when my form breaks down, but sometimes I feel like I have heaps left in the tank. Should I white-knuckle another rep or add another set? (1:08:53) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to get good at front squats to add to my skill base? (1:17:39) #ListenerLive question #4 - Would you discourage a woman from prepping for a bikini competition and if so, what would you encourage them to do instead? (1:24:48) Related Links/Products Mention

How she got into practice and how she got into the GLP-1 space. (2:25) Peptide vs a drug. (10:45) The dose matters. (11:18) The GLP-1 deficiency factors. (15:50) Running into the resistance wall. (20:11) The downstream effects of GLP-1s on our metabolism. (22:15) The musculoskeletal impacts of GLP-1s. (25:38) Breaking down the GLP-1 peptides. (28:45) The thickening. (32:10) A wonderful tool/opportunity for people to get their lives back. (34:50) Wiring the brain through the use of these neurogenerative peptides. (37:48) Who is the best candidate for this peptide? (42:49) Addressing the fears surrounding these GLP-1s. (45:05) Is supplementation more important when on GLP-1s? (56:54) Understanding the incentives of a compounding pharmacy. (58:04) Speculating on the smear campaign against GLP-1s. (1:02:45) Why we’re Pottenger's cats. (1:08:56) Be an example to your children. (1:11:27) Addressing the autoimmune crisis. (1:16:13) The importance of educating yourself and bein

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip:  The more advanced you become with strength training the better results you can get with light weight. (1:59) Explaining ‘overcoming isometrics’. (10:21) The pros/cons of the ‘gummy’ supplement revolution. (12:58) Cannabis and alcohol blunders. (16:02) The social media dilemma. (22:00) Learning to release and embrace the cold. (32:01) Can you trust your elected leaders? (37:15) Crazy facts with Sal. (39:41) Aurelius the comedian. (40:54) The DRASTIC evolution of Sal’s gut health. (43:48) The glitter conspiracy. (50:59) Shout out to the Salon M. (58:03) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I be more intentional about MAPS Performance, while splitting the program (MAPS 15 style), so I can do a portion each day, all while not overdoing it? (1:00:07) #ListenerLive question #2 – I feel like I’m doing all the right things, but not progressing in the ways I feel I should. What am

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: Hurry is the enemy of peace, joy, and growth. (1:46) What’s going on in Mexico? (14:41) The stress before election years. (16:31) COVID vaccines could be partly to blame for the rise in excess deaths since the pandemic. (19:44) Fauci is getting grilled! (24:13) Joy Mode for women? (25:53) When you know you’re getting too big. (28:47) The importance of correctional exercise knowledge for trainers and coaches. (37:10) The beauty of Sicily, old-man strength, and winning the genetic lottery. (40:33) Shout out to The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World book. (53:26) #Quah question #1 - Any suggestions to help build muscle more efficiently if I don't have time to rest at least 2-3 minutes between sets and can’t go more than 3 days

The 7 Overhead Presses Everyone Should Be Doing A foundational human movement for shoulder and scapular health, mobility, strength, and development. (1:28) The overhead press has more athletic carryover than a bench press. (5:20) Why the shoulder joint is one of the most commonly injured. (6:29) The 7 Overhead Presses Everyone Should be Doing. (8:13) #1 - Standing strict press. (9:01) #2 - Push press. (13:41) #3 - One arm kettlebell press. (17:37) #4 - Behind neck press. (20:04) #5 - Seated dumbbell press. (23:49) #6 - Z Press. (24:46) #7 - Viking press. (26:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1652: How To Overhead Press Your Bodyweight How to Perform the Overhead Press (the CORRECT wa

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the MOST effective steps you can take to improve your health is to AVOID heavily processed foods. (2:35) Is lab-grown meat keeping us obese? (16:20) Hair loss by ethnicity. (21:53) Aspirin is shown to reduce cancer risk. (30:24) Fauci on the hot seat. (34:11) Pitching Caldera to your tough guy friends. (40:53) Dad hacks. (43:30) Lions, cats, bobcats, oh my! (47:16) Emerging science tech with Mind Pump: The third thumb and Hypershell AI exosuit. (50:50) Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (54:45) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (57:52) #ListenerLive question #1 - Being that I was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, what kind of programming and exercises would you recommend doing? (58:55) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I balance increased training demand with a job that require

Understanding what programming entails. (1:38) Intensity is the easiest metric to accelerate results, but also the quickest way to overtrain. (2:24) The misconception that people know what they are capable of doing. (5:06) The magic in how you manipulate intensity. (5:48) Six Factors to Focus on to Safely Increase Your Summer Workouts Intensity. #1 - Increasing intensity judiciously. (8:26) #2 - Applying increases for short periods of time (2-4 weeks). (11:18) #3 - Sleep and diet must be on point. (13:52) #4 - Free weights vs machine/compound vs isolation. (16:46) #5 - Intensity up/volume down. (19:16) #6 - Priming properly before intense workouts. (22:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS HIIT or Prime Pro Bundle half off **Code SAFETY50 at checkout ** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Co

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fasting is a TERRIBLE way to lose body fat! (1:56) Is perineum sunning a thing? (10:48) Are cults on the rise or decline? (12:00) Using red-light as a pre-workout. (15:15) The incredible tales of Dick Proenneke. (20:23) The profound manifesto of Ted Kazynski. (24:47) The inefficiency of traditional schooling. (28:10) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Take Care of Maya’ on Netflix. (32:16) The unlikely benefits of taking probiotics. (39:42) Fun Facts with Justin: Chinese police are re-parking cars. (45:33) Strange news with Sal: Prison energy drinks. (47:40) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter. (49:33) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the healthiest way for a vegetarian to hit their protein marks? (50:43) #ListenerLive question #2 – I would like to lose some fat and boost my metabolism but

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 LEAST amount is also the BEST amount. (2:16) Kids say the darndest things. (13:33) Father and son time. (16:48) How Butcher Box has ruined all other chicken nuggets. (20:51) The effect of whole foods vs. heavily processed foods on the brain. (22:25) Strength training is the most anti-cancer form of exercise. (27:16) When Justin goes ‘fight motor’ mode. (28:22) Hear about the cutting edge in the peptide space and see Sal speak at the Peptide World Congress event in Las Vegas June 14-15th. (32:47) The guys provide more updates on their Tirzepatide experiments and the importance of working with a coach throughout the process. (33:45) We are in the Fentanyl economy. (40:07) Adam’s appreciation for talent. (42:17) Matching your kids’ energy. (45:04) What’s the deal with the G-wagon? (47:48) AirPod cam

How will GLP-1s impact the diet industry and nutrition coaches, in particular? (1:42) What makes an effective coach? (8:09) Anything that has that level of power is not going to hit the mass market. (10:01) Is the role of “coach” becoming more all-encompassing? (11:54) Will GLP-1s make a coach more or less effective? (15:46) GLP-1s, an amplifier of the current state of the industry? (20:53) Why tools by themselves are largely a waste of money. (28:39) Don’t have a scarcity mindset. (34:24) Intervention needs to lead to the fundamentals. (37:00) The BEST business model for coaches and trainers. (42:43) As a new trainer or coach, how would you look at these tools? (46:45) Whenever something comes on the horizon you need to learn it and know how to apply it or argue against it. (51:07) Related Links/Products Mentioned Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, our friends at NCI are really hooking you up!  This month they are giving you one of their 4 masterclasses…FOR FREE!  All you have t

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The order in which you eat your food can have PROFOUND effects on your fat loss goals. (2:40) Making yourself a better communicator through listening. (10:48) Highlighting the inflation impact. (16:21) How creatine may be the greatest longevity supplement. (26:32) The top five countries in the world for citizen gun ownership. (32:30) The importance and value of community and knowing your neighbor. (34:28) Using collagen or bone broth protein powder to improve your skin. (41:44) The systemic effect of strength training. (44:04) Highlighting the Sleep Blend from Ned. (45:56) What makes theft, theft? (49:05) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (59:06) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are some good exercise alternatives since I have knee pain when I squat? (1:00:07) #ListenerLive quest

All squats matter. (1:42) Squats, the king of exercises. (3:11) What makes something a ‘squat’? (6:19) The 4 Types of Squats Everyone Should Be Doing #1 - Traditional Squat (Pros: heaviest load, biggest muscle builder, Cons: injury risk). (7:30) #2 - Front squat (Pros: great for posture, great for quad strength, Cons: less posterior chain, hard to learn). (15:38) #3 - Split squat (Pros: very athletically functional, great pelvic stability, Cons: less load). (21:11) #4 - Cossack squat (Pros: lateral strength, Cons: incredibly low load, requires lots of mobility). (27:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Get $200 off plus free shipping on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep. Stay cool this summer with Eight Sleep, now shipping within the USA, Canada, the UK, select countries in the EU, and Australia! ** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 2

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When in doubt, rest LONGER! (1:43) What it SHOULD look like when you train your clients and learn a new skill. (11:38) Why is there such a high turnover rate for personal trainers? (17:31) The mentors who impacted the guys the most. (26:58) Conspiracy theorists are CRUSHING! (33:38) Does sun exposure cause cancer? (37:44) The GLP-1 cultural impact. (42:13) How gummy supplements are improving customer usage. (50:16) Shout out to the Mind Pump Trainer Course! (53:43) #ListenerLive question #1 - Which MAPs program would be best for clients on GLP-1s? (54:44) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any recommendations for specific foods, supplements, or any route without medical intervention to try and lower my estrogen levels? (1:03:05) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can someone who loves

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: When it comes to fitness, more is NOT better. (2:18) Do kids act differently with mom than dad? (9:38) The selling point of having PE in school. (17:37) Why regulations to protect kids are necessary. (23:08) Virtual vs. the real world. (26:44) Fun Facts with Justin: Why Beethoven went deaf. (33:17) You can patent anything! (37:19) Hair and fashion rules. (41:30) Important updates with Transcend/MP Hormones. (45:32) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (47:57) #Quah question #1- I’m not feeling lateral raises much in my side delts, what can I do to activate them and see progress again? (49:01) #Quah question #2 - To lose fat is it all about calorie deficit or is it about macros? (51:24) #Quah question #3 - What's the best peptide for just overall body soreness/healing? Depending on the MAPS program I’m doing, I

What is attachment theory and why should I care? (2:02) The six chemicals of the brain and how they affect your attachment. (7:48) #1 – Cortisol. (7:56) #2 – Oxytocin. (8:53) #3 – Gaba. (9:45) #4 – Vasopressin. (10:06) #5 – Serotonin. (10:37) #6 – Dopamine. (11:06) Why avoidant behavior is a lone wolf mentality. (12:33) How do I connect with my kids better? (16:34) Practices to improve your avoidant attachment. (19:05) Common challenges with women with avoidant men. (27:43) Breaking down the 7 attachment styles we need to understand. (31:27) How to identify which attachment style you are. (38:42) Signs you need to address your attachment issues. (39:54) Percentage numbers of attachment issues. (41:18) Common mistakes good-willing parents make that could lead to issues. (43:43) What’s missing in modern parenting/families? (45:01) Your kids are watching. (51:43) An exercise in how attachment can form in a child. (55:03) How to build secure attachment. (57:35) The goal

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you feel anxious, depressed, or sad? Look at the things you may be lacking in your life. (2:28) Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Ashley Madison Affair’ on Hulu. (12:51) The future of dating. (18:42) Kids say the darndest things. (25:57) The inner struggle as a parent. (28:46) The power duo, Brain blend plus caffeine. (33:20) Pool Day with the Di Stefano’s. (34:40) The benefits of Tesamorelin. (38:35) The nailing painting robot. (40:34) Tales of a nurse. (42:52) The gymnastics commitment. (45:06) The performance and recovery benefits of cold plunging. (51:30) How fitness changes the way you view aging. (56:10) Adam’s family loves Sal. (57:53) The evolution of Mind Pump. (59:57) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:05:03) #ListenerLive question #1 - Why do the insides of my knees hurt when lunging but not squatting? (1:06:31) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do you get started on your journey of finding and working with a functional medicine practitioner? (1:17:46)

The glowing reception of the new program. (1:44) Reflecting on the change in attitude towards fitness for women. (2:52) How CrossFit opened the door for strength training for women. (6:22) The Muscle Mommy Revolution is here! (8:29) Understanding health as more than just your looks. (11:57) Working with your metabolism and not against it. (13:54) The MASSIVE misconception around how irrelevant scale weight is. (19:34) Doing what’s right is ALWAYS easier. (25:45) How the hormone balancing effects of strength training also influence how you store body fat. (29:18) Let’s keep this revolution going! Post on all social media #MAPSMuscleMommy (32:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy ** Code MM80 at checkout for $80 off. Includes: Bonus #1- Mike Matthew’s THINNER LEANER STRONGER. BONUS #2-Mike Matthew’s THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF WORKOUT MOTIVATION. Ends Sunday, May 26th. ** Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, if you get a CPT certification through