Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Brad Jensen The origin of @thesoberbodybuilder. (1:39) Making amends to those he had harmed. (40:33) At what point did he start believing in himself? (43:34) The importance of his spiritual connection. (45:33) Filling a strong pull to share his story. (49:34) The missing link for most people is to overcome addiction. (53:00) Most people underestimate how much their spiritual health can affect their physical health. (56:15) How becoming sober has made him a better coach. (1:01:55) How his son has changed his life. (1:09:53) Speaking confidence into your kids. (1:14:26) Why sometimes the worst addictions are the ones that are not as destructive. (1:17:50) How you choose to respond is most important. (1:25:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter to win a 4-month, $60K scholarship!  All you have to do is complete the application to register for the scholarship.  Tom and Ben know what it takes to live a li

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What would happen if you did 100 squats daily. (2:35) The Di Stefano Annual Post-Thanksgiving workout. (14:05) New traditions. (19:24) Embracing the holiday spirit. (24:38) Crazy cat rescue. (28:45) Salted caramel delights. (34:31) A great/unknown place for a pick-me-up. (36:33) Christian revival. (37:52) The growing trend of politics. (39:33) Deep frying meats. (44:58) The Organifi Starter Kit. (48:07) Shout out to Dr. Mark Harwood. (49:48) #ListenerLive question #1 – At the moment I want to go back to finish my degree and get into sports program strength & conditioning. Is this a good move? Or should I focus on personal training? If you suggest the latter, how do I scale that as a legitimate business? (53:24) #ListenerLive question #2 – I can see my muscles when I’m lifting, however when  I’m not working out, I feel like I have nothing to show for my progress. I gues

How to Make 2025 a Successful Year for Your Fitness Journey Getting ahead of the New Year’s resolutions. (1:14) The Roadmap on How to Make 2025 a Successful Year for Your Fitness Journey Start with the big goal. (3:16) Make it challenging but realistic Break it down into smaller goals. (9:33) Calculate in “breaks” Use reverse diets and cuts. (17:02) Stick with easily digestible foods Avoid processed foods. (21:53) Use shakes for protein targets Get your programming all laid out for the year. (26:54) Bodybuilding, corrective, strength, conditioning  Set up a backup plan. (30:43) What if you can’t go to the gym? Questions: What supplements should I take? (31:48) Should I hire a coach? (33:09) Is it better to start slow or go for it? (34:54) How would you cut and bulk through the RGB Bundle? (35:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code FIT2025 at checkout! ** Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump L

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The ONLY 5 exercises you need to do to get jacked! (1:26) One of the BEST pre-workout ways to get a pump. (13:08) Kids say the darndest things. (18:36) The impact of muscle memory. (19:39) Gym fights on the basketball court. (26:02) The miraculous tale of Sarah Whitcher. (29:05) Child fight club. (31:27) Simplifying the tax code. (34:36) Signs of too much caffeine. (38:52) The athletic performance benefits of a good probiotic. (43:14) Shout out to Lioness on Prime Video. (46:07) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I get more leg strength? (47:41) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there any way I could continue going to the gym daily to maintain the mental benefits while still allowing for adequate recovery? (1:05:12) #ListenerLive question #3 – Are there any risks associated with BPC-157? (1:19:23) #ListenerLive question #4 – Regardless of the number on the scale, why does i

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 best gyms have these three things. (1:45) The impact of correctional exercise knowledge for trainers. (12:32) The new Sal and Jessica party. (16:44) The value in chasing the flow state for overall health. (18:42) Instagram teen accounts. (24:38) How Adam incorporated BFR training into his rehab. (27:37) Fun Facts with Justin: HoloTile. (32:42) The importance of creating a culture within a business. (34:20) What kinds of things help ensure professional success as an adult? (36:00) First big purchase from money saved from work. (40:24) The appeal of entrepreneurship. (45:53) The guy’s favorite winter drinks. (50:06) Building confidence in your children. (52:53) The vaccine third rail. (56:28) Shout out to Max Lugavere. (59:12) #Quah question #1 – Do complex carbs help muscle soreness, before a

Success Secrets from Badass 8-Figure Entrepreneur Jasmine Star Why she quit law school. (1:07) Chose the unknown. (4:46) Tapping into people’s emotions. (7:32) The biggest mistake people make. (12:02) Trading hours for dollars. (13:52) If they ask, they are willing to pay. (16:53) Content begets content. (20:40) The moment that completely shifted what she was able to do. (21:54) Acting and behaving like a successful entrepreneur. (25:10) Gold-plated grit. (28:56) The big mistakes people make trying to build an online business. (29:52) The work ethic around learning and leveling up. (31:36) The fear of letting people in. (36:20) Specializing is the name of the game. (38:48) Balancing work life and being a mother. (39:33) Living in the cages that we construct for ourselves. (40:52) The only person that stops you is YOU. (42:54) If you don’t have a hater today, you are NOT doing it. (48:20) If you don’t make a move, the move will happen to you. (50:24) Her favorite part ab

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re not building muscle this is why. (2:06) Improving the health of your skin. (15:58) Speculating on the DOGE impact. (17:26) The conspiracy surrounding the Actor Bahn. (25:26) Adam, future Twitch star? (28:44) The top reasons why you may be waking up in the middle of the night. (35:00) Sal’s snoring issues and marriage maturity. (38:29) Shout out to Silo on Apple TV. (49:30) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you get past feeling like an imposter when starting to train people? (53:06) #ListenerLive question #2 – What is the best way to train when traveling? (1:07:39) #ListenerLive question #3 – What’s the most amount of running you can do without losing muscle? (1:16:19) #ListenerLive question #4 – As a new trainer, how should I approach a client who can’t do anything? (1:27:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpum

Your Blueprint for Single-Digit Body Fat There are some things to understand regarding achieving single-digit body fat. (1:36) Your Six Step Blueprint for Single Digit Body Fat #1 – Single-digit body fat mindset. (9:26) #2 - Track everything. (15:50) #3 - Eat more and BUILD (high protein). (17:51) #4 - Cut calories. (24:15) #5 - Reduce training volume. (26:00) #6 - Increase steps. (30:02) Questions: Is it worth it to get to single-digit body fat? (34:12) What are the best high-protein foods for building? (37:18) What are some tips to reduce cravings while cutting? (38:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** TRIPLE POINTS for the Black Friday Sale - Ends Dec. 1st! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three worst cardio mistakes everyone makes for fat loss. (2:08) Improve your sleep risk-free for 30 days! (19:12) Going down the rabbit hole of the origins of the ultra-processed food industry. (20:17) RFK’s impact on the food industry. (42:37) Eterna’s patent on stem cells. (44:32) Doug’s not so secret. (45:32) Shout out to Jeff Born! (53:23) Triple entries for the Black Friday sale! (54:31) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you know when you are ready to run a MAPS program that is higher in volume? (55:47) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I increase my squat strength and build my confidence with this lift? (1:11:58) #ListenerLive question #3 – An update on the advice recommended on how to prepare and gain some muscle before attempting the 6th-degree black belt test in Santiago Chile last December. (1:20:32) #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I gain muscle (not just main

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three things nobody tells you about creatine. (2:08) Proud Dad moments. (15:48) Poison oak sucks. (18:23) Don’t read the comments. (20:26) Government failures and conspiracies. (26:05) Fun Facts with Justin: Interactive 3D grid. (33:55) Mind Pump Store’s FIRE sale. (36:02) What hobbies do women find most attractive that men do? (39:29) Organifi’s MASSIVE Black Friday sale! (47:01) Poor policy. (47:42) Pop metal. (51:31) Shout out to the Modern Wisdom podcast with Matthew McConaughey. (52:50) #Quah question #1 – Why was “muscle confusion” a popular thing once, and why do I still hear it sometimes? (57:08) #Quah question #2 – Is it okay to give kids protein powder? (1:01:21) #Quah question #3 – I hired a trainer and they have not shown up to the times due to sleeping in, etc. I’m frustrated. How do I just quit?  I feel like I’m qui

Our 10 Favorite MAPS Programs The origin story of MAPS. (1:29) Our 10 Favorite MAPS Programs #1 - Fat loss (Anabolic). (3:41) #2 - Strength (Powerlift). (5:44) #3 - Conditioning (Performance). (9:13) #4 - Bodybuilding (Aesthetic). (11:54) #5 - Unconventional mass (Strong). (15:16) #6 - Fun (Old time). (17:33) #7 - Women (Muscle Mommy). (21:26) #8 - Beginners (Starter). (23:10) #9 - Moms and dads (15, 40+). (26:17) #10 - Travel (Suspension). (29:09) Questions: If I’m a personal trainer, what programs should I own? (31:32) What do you think of HIIT? (32:38) 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 TRIPLE ENTRIES for Black Friday Sale!  ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pum

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What happens when you do 100 push-ups every day for 30 days? (2:22) How effective the hype machine is. (14:28) Adam updates the audience on his rehab protocol from his recent injuries. (19:51) What makes Ned’s magnesium stand above the rest? (23:17) Sal needs an intervention. (26:44) We are in for some weird times. (34:26) Water buffaloes can swim how fast?! (35:38) Updates on the roaming mountain lion. (37:55) Kids say the darndest things. (42:28) When you know you’re at a HIGH status. (45:29) Puppet yelling. (47:30) An example of why people do not trust the media. (49:14) Shout out to Choki Valle. (51:33) #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I ditch my trainer? I've hit some amazing PRs, but my body feels like s***. (52:41) #ListenerLive question #2 – Thoughts on why I am getting lightheaded lifting early in the morning? (1:07:37) #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I be a

Calling Out the Fakes in Fitness with Goob Where the nickname ‘Goob’ came from. (1:55) How he got into strength training. (3:40) 35 Eggs a Day: A Basic Guide to Fitness. (6:42) When he fell in love with fitness. (9:57) How he fell into personal training. (11:20) What triggered him to go after fitness frauds? The driving force behind it? (15:33) The art of digging into a story. (19:21) Does he give people a second chance? Worry about retaliation? (23:02) How does he balance his page yet make money? (28:53) Safety measures around getting banned on social media. (29:35) Doing this for a purpose. (30:26) His strategy behind what stories he decides to dig into. (33:04) His charitable drive. (34:20) Does he have an endgame? (37:55) Coping and dealing with a traumatic childhood. (38:25) Dealing with the hand you’ve been dealt. (44:03) Coming from privilege is a disadvantage. (46:11) What does he want his big contribution to be? (54:46) His journey of meeting other fitness profes

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: You will not burn fat or build muscle unless you do this one thing first. (1:45) The importance and value of trainers. (17:12) Strategies for trainers to retain clients during the holiday season. (21:35) More disturbing data on the loneliness epidemic. (25:06) When your kids ask you questions about having a girlfriend. (32:44) The best surgeons play video games. (38:20) Expanding your mind with Brain.fm. (42:39) Don’t mess with people’s kids! (45:41) Don’t trust everything you read. (47:52) Checking people with power and hope for America. (49:18) Shout out to Mind Pump Kyle! (56:45) #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I use the same philosophy training with bands, as I would with free weights? (57:42) #ListenerLive question #2 – When I finish Split should I run another high-volume program since I've responded so well to it? Or should I change things up and give my body a brea

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Being sedentary is deadly. (2:33) Why we lose function as we age. (15:03) What Adam is doing to address his most recent injuries. (18:44) Creatine as a sleep supplement. (25:28) Adam’s new protein shake hack. (30:35) The grossest meal the guys have made. (34:14) The gummy trend is real! (38:14) Patience wins. (42:20) Shout out to Premiere Spine & Sport. (54:08) #Quah question #1 – How do you know if you're doing enough cardio to kill muscle gains? (55:57) #Quah question #2 – I’ve always wondered why if to maintain muscle you need to do a lot less, like 1/7-1/9 of the volume, but then why do bodybuilding competitors always do so much volume in prep to maintain their muscle? (59:01) #Quah question #3 – How can you stay consistent in a calorie deficit when you struggle with binging at night? (1:02:55) #Quah question #4 – How do I jumpstart my appetite? It seems like I'm never hungry and most days I go without eating much. How do I fix that? (1:06:43) Related Lin

Four Fat Loss Supplements That ACTUALLY Work The top-selling category of supplements is fat-burning supplements. (1:10) Explaining the fat loss process. (3:30) Supplements for fat burning are broken down into three categories. (7:44) The two most effective ways fat burners work. (12:21) Four Fat Loss Supplements That ACTUALLY Work: #1 - Protein powder (build more muscle to speed up metabolism). (15:09) #2 - Caffeine (to help with increased movement). (17:52) #3 - Ashwagandha (to help the adaptation process). (20:12) #4 - Creatine (muscle building to speed up metabolism). (22:33) Questions: Can supplements really make a big difference in fat loss? (25:01) Can a multivitamin help with fat loss? (26:57) How low should I bring my calories for fat loss? (28:54) Is it true that my sleep plays a role in fat loss? (31:58) 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

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: if you want to get lean DON’T eat out. (2:23) Turkeyflation! (12:28) How Mind Pump does Thanksgiving. (16:00) Not a shout-out. (20:19) Adam updates the audience on his workout challenges and most recent body fat test. (22:54) When your training behaviors manifest in your children’s actions. (40:48) Don’t mess around with wild animals. (45:21) Low-calorie AMAZING hot chocolate. (49:14) Justin’s staple Christmas cocktail. (51:20) Shout out to Jade’s Café! (52:33) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is your experience with TRT and are there any good alternatives to TRT that might have fewer side effects? (54:32) #ListenerLive question #2 – Do I need to be concerned about the number if my body composition is healthy and I have no negative side effects? (1:08:44) #ListenerLive question #3 – What can I be doing to help increase the power, speed, and height of my kicks? (1:30:01) #L

Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona Don’s first impression of Sal, and how their relationship was built. (2:01) Building and inspiring other people. (5:47) Gym culture then and now. (10:38) Challenging moments early on. (13:50) The differences in the club industry. (20:14) Empowering the fitness professional through culture. (30:22) How do we keep the RIGHT people? (32:58) Attracting the best talent and bringing mixed martial arts to the masses. (42:59) Merging Social and Brick & Mortar. (47:12) The goal moving forward. (55:37) Nailing the 4 F’s: Faith, family, fitness, and finances. (57:51) Aging like fine wine. (1:00:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Fitness and Nutrition Bundle – Buy CPT get CNC Free! ** Code MPMFNB at checkout ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Compound before isolation lifts are the best, except when they're not. (2:04) The buzz around the Park City house giveaway. (13:47) The movies that represent the four founders. (15:25) Kids say and do the darndest things. (22:52) Leaning into your kid's passions. (27:55) Exercise and mental health for children. (31:04) Maximizing opportunities through innovation. (34:34) Forever chemicals and what they are most strongly connected to. (38:28) Organifi’s top sellers. (40:19) Toddlers and ultra-processed foods. (42:30) Highlighting gym owners doing things the right way. (45:22) Shout out to Chris Ellis! (52:11) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I approach my training and nutrition going forward, as I’m looking to transition from competitive sports to powerlifting/bodybuilding? (52:55) #ListenerLive question #2 – I am trying to bulk but feel like I’m just getting fat. What am

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Training for looks vs training for health & fitness. (2:23) Doug’s skincare routine. (25:03) That one time Justin s*** the bed. (26:23) Spiritual physics. (33:42) Future race car drivers. (40:45) The future of energy. (47:00) Mind Pump’s Black Friday sale is on! (52:25) Using the cold plunge as a pre-workout. (54:10) Shout out to Venture Church. (57:58) #Quah question #1 – Is there an alternative to Turkish get-ups that work the same muscles/movement patterns in less time? (58:43) #Quah question #2 – For a freshly postpartum mama who has been cleared to workout again, which 3 programs would you recommend (in order) to start and progress through? Assuming little to no workouts happened during pregnancy. (1:01:03) #Quah question #3 – How important is getting 10k steps if you also worked out the same day? (1:03:26) #Quah question #4