Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

How Much Should You Really Workout? The misconception around how much exercise you need to do to optimize your body’s progress. (2:07) Why does exercise, if done properly, build muscle? (5:05) “The goal is to do as little as possible, to elicit the most amount of change.” (11:38) How Much Should You Really Workout and Things to Consider? #1 - How often do you currently work out? (17:54) #2 – How good is your sleep? (20:31) #3 – How is your stress? (23:21) #3 - How is your diet? (26:19) What Does a Good Exercise Routine Look Like for the Average Person? #1 – General activity: Walk more. (32:32) #2 – Structured workout: Strength training (15-20 min. 5 days a week or 2 workouts a week to build. Half of that to maintain.) (36:02) 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. ** Special Promotion: MAPS 15 50% off! ** Code MA

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 best way to use a cold plunge! (2:28) A discussion on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. (12:02) Birthdays at the Schafer household. (25:34) When your wife gets ‘closed.’ (31:52) Mind Pump’s current Butcher Box favorites. (32:50) What grosses you out when it comes to babies? (34:23) Lab-grown brains. (37:47) Aurelius is FULL of boy energy. (40:22) How fitness is such an impactful thing for a kid to pick up. (46:35) Shout out to the book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, by Tom O’Neill. (56:39) #ListenerLive question #1 – Would coming off testosterone be appropriate for me, or staying on it? I am trying to find the root cause of my low sex drive and nutrient deficiencies. (58:27) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you superset bilateral and t

 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Drastically improve your odds of success by hiring a trainer. (1:38) The misconception of the challenge and difficulty of getting fit and STAYING fit. (6:22) You don’t know what you DON’T know. (8:40) The resurgence of being a personal trainer. (11:08) Why don’t most people invest in a personal trainer when they get a gym membership? (12:59) How do I get a good trainer? (16:22) 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer #1 - They understand proper exercise. (17:23) #2 - They can guide you through pitfalls. (22:27) #3 – Accountability. (27:32) #4 – Objectivity. (32:02) #5 - It’s more enjoyable. (36:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NASM for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Buy CPT Self Study and Get CNC for Free (A savings of $899!) ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers Mind Pump #1492: Five Thin

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: A subpar workout done CONSISTENTLY will outperform a perfect workout done inconsistently. (2:02) The unwritten rules of the mosh pit and channeling your anger.  (9:59) Introducing Mind Pump’s newest partner, Our Place. (30:35) Mind Pump Recommends Worst Roommate Ever on Netflix. (39:03) The guy's worst roommates. (43:47) An investment in your sleep. (52:49) Weird News with Sal: “Gay” bomb. (55:30) Shout out to Scott Donnell! (58:39) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice on hitting a 500 lb. deadlift before I turn 50? (1:00:23) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can you explain the reasoning behind the rest times in Phase 3 of MAPS Anabolic? (1:09:04) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any insights on how to get better at getting up from an Asian squat without using hands? (1:17:48) #ListenerLive quest

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: Does the ‘pump’ build muscle and should you chase it? (1:42) Oxytocin with Mom’s and Dad’s.  (8:49) Things the guys do better than their partners. (10:38) Culture is VERY important when it comes to obesity. (15:58) Good gut health is good brain health. (25:35) The mental challenges with cutting and bulking. (27:11) Mind Pump’s favorite types of people in the gym. (36:51) Off the rack with State & Liberty. (39:13) What is in the water there?! (43:23) Why does war breed more boys? (47:07) The bio-hacking space is interesting. (51:22) Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (56:57) #Quah question #1 - Should you eat fewer calories on rest days? If so, how many fewer? (58:03) #Quah question #2 - How important is having a strong core for the main lifts? Is there a certain percentage more you can

5 Biggest Challenges with Cutting & Bulking Defining cutting and bulking. (1:28) Why would someone want to do either one? (4:49) The 5 Biggest Challenges with Cutting & Bulking. #1 - “Feeling” fat or “feeling” small. (7:07) #2 – The hunger or feeling full. (15:03) #3 - The scale lies. (18:02) #4 – How you work out. (25:05) #5 - Overcorrecting (lack of patience). (28:34) 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** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How To Bulk And Cut Mind Pump #2372: Five Steps To A Faster Metabolism Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away The Scale! Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts For Bulking & Cutting Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

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: Is ‘cozy cardio’ valuable? (2:40) Max’s first experience at Universal Studios. (13:06) Embracing the moment and being patient as a parent. (19:06) An unregulated and wild weekend with the Andrews. (25:26) The Simpsons has always been edgy. (28:12) Fireworks and crowds. (29:48) Erroring with caution being a fitness fanatic around your kids. (31:47) Phases of life with your children. (36:27) Navigating challenging your ideas with your kids. (40:04) What you do is WAY more impactful than what you say. (47:01) Brilliant capitalism. (49:28) Cannabis is NOT so taboo anymore. (50:33) The chemistry and serendipity of Mind Pump Media. (55:57) Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (59:27) #ListenerLive question #1 - I have important questions about the MAPS Muscle Mommy program. Ple

The scary/disturbing decline of males’ testosterone levels. (1:09) 6 Huge TRT Mistakes #1 - No change in lifestyle. (6:02) #2 - Adding training volume. (10:40) #3 - No focus on mobility training. (13:55) #4 - Masking poor health signals. (18:42) #5 - Inconsistent dosing. (22:17) #6 - More is not better. (25:44) 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 July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1230: Surviving & Thriving In A Toxic World With Max Lugavere Mind Pump #2245: Fix Your Sleep & Balance Your Hormones With Dr. Kirk Parsley Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits Of Lifting Weights The Importance of Incorporating Mobility Training to Avoid Injury TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN

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 more reason you should lift weights. (1:53) Sierra Mist vs. Cierra Mistt. (12:36) The podcast rush. (17:06) Podcasting 101. (21:51) Lessons learned from nearly a decade of podcasting. (26:16) Becoming more ‘unplugged’. (40:51) The most brilliant thing Adam has ever said! (50:35) Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (54:22) #ListenerLive question #1 – I’m a lifting newbie who has been consistent for about 8 months, but am not seeing as much progress as I would like. Am I doing something wrong or is it really this slow? (55:33) #ListenerLive question #2 - I’m hoping you guys can help me figure out what could have caused such a drastic single-body test? (1:16:22) #ListenerLive question #3 – How can I program my strength training workouts to enhance my athletic performance withou

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 exercise that you suck the most at is where all the gains are! (2:01) Adam’s embarrassing bowling injury. (12:23) Putting the chicken nuggets from Butcher Box through the ultimate test! (19:35) I got my friends back! (24:14) When your AI clone goes dark. (29:30) Speculating on the future of education. (30:57) The human nature learning curve of adopting AI. (34:08) Cool technology. (42:37) Weighing the pros and cons of assisted suicide. (44:26) Making your property a cemetery. (49:23) USA’s football blunder. (53:49) Is Pat McAfee a sore loser? (56:41) Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (59:44) #Quah question #1 - How do you determine that you have spent enough time building muscle and will have something to reveal once you go into a deficit? Do you base it on time spent building or weig

The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take Supplements DON’T come close to what proper diet, sleep, and lifestyle can do for you. (1:18) Personal stories and experiences. (3:57) The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take #1 - Multivitamin. (8:13) #2 - Protein powder. (13:27) #3 - Electrolytes (if you consume whole food/low carb diet) (16:52) #4 – Creatine. (22:06) 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. ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Dietary Supplements Market Size And Share Report, 2030 Vitamin D Deficiency in Adults: When to Test and How to Treat Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT S

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 BIGGEST mistakes people make when trying to bring up a lagging body part. (2:30) Adam’s a BIG golf guy. (11:43) The insanity of politics. (18:50) Using the GHK-CU peptide to heal the skin. (26:56) The Brain Blend from Ned: A nice clean, euphoric feeling. (28:21) Mind Pump cashing in on GLP-1s? (29:21) Fun Facts with Justin: The ultimate time-share scam! (36:45) Adam’s dream house. (38:54) Why are Sal’s daughters so violent with him? (40:14) Vacation recap. (41:42) It pays to write your own shit! (54:39) Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (59:08) #ListenerLive question #1 - I'm having the hardest time finding moves that activate my core and butt better.  Any advice? (1:01:37) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any tips or advice on how to navigate being a f

Is Summer the Perfect Time to Implement More Cardio-Based Workouts? Cardio is terrible for fat loss. (1:28) Cardio can be used as a tool to turbocharge fat loss the right way. (2:49) The misconceptions surrounding cardio. (3:54) Cardio 101.  #1 - Do appropriate cardio. (6:22) #2 - HIIT vs steady state. (13:37) #3 - Watch your performance. (17:40) #4 – Always incorporate strength training. (20:13) #5 - Diet is paramount. (22:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** Special Promotion: MAPS Cardio 50% off! ** Promo code 50CARDIO at checkout ** Mind Pump Apperal 4th of July sale is live! Get 25% off Freedom tee, Rebellion tee, and Freedom flag. Our equipment and other apparel will be 20% off.  This includes Tees, the Love Yourself Collection, Socks, Headbands, and Kitchen items. Mind Pump #1845: How To Do Cardio & Not Lose Muscle HIIT vs. LISS Cardio - Which is

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: (Workout of the Day) Instead of doing multiple exercises for a body part do ONE exercise for a lot of sets. (1:52) If you can’t sleep due to stress and anxiety, try this. (12:53) Man’s struggle to ask for help. (15:51) Moving can be stressful. (18:53) A reminder of how amazing our bodies are to adapt to their environments. (22:32) Mind Pump Recommends, Fight Inc. on Roku. (29:09) Fun Facts with Justin: Bear-hunting armor. (35:32) Do you want an AI bot? (38:17) Fake news goes crazy! (43:41) NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event announcement! (45:47) Why the guys are attracted to entrepreneurs who aren’t attention-seeking. (47:29) Caldera’s mineral-based sunscreen protects and heals! (50:38) Shout out to NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (52:54) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the right way to w

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: A great way to add novelty to your workout. (2:00) The PRx Mind Pump HQ remodel. (10:42) The ‘Kim Kardashian’ of goats. (15:06) Jumping the shark. (20:00) Bike seat for men. (21:53) Adam goes down the beatboxing rabbit hole. (25:14) People who are obsessed with celebrities are less intelligent. (29:30) The guys react to Seed’s potential MASSIVE sale. (31:01) The activist movement. (35:03) Human nature worships idols. (42:34) Fathers who follow a religious practice vs. mothers. (44:19) Shout out to CoachGLP1.com. (54:41) #Quah question #1 - Would it ever make sense to change your daily caloric intake based on what workouts you do on certain days? (55:53) #Quah question #2 - Can you discuss the balance of deadlifting to get benefits without “looking like you deadlift.”? I feel like a deadlift physique

Defining what metabolism means? (1:50) The complexity of our metabolism. (3:18) Survive and thrive. (6:25) Why a fast metabolism is an advantage in a modern society. (9:24) 5 Steps to a Faster Metabolism #1 - Strength train. (13:47) #2 - Eat more protein and food. (19:49) #3 - Get good sleep. (25:19) #4 - Balance hormones. (27:27) #5 - Walk after meals. (32:14) 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 ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump Apperal 4th of July sale is live! Get 25% off Freedom tee, Rebellion tee, and Freedom flag. Our equipment and other apparel will be 20% off.  This includes Tees, the Love Yourself Collection, Socks, Headbands, and Kitchen items.  Mind Pump # 1547: The Hidden Benefits Of Lifting Weights The Myt

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three 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 relationships around you are PROFOUNDLY impactful on your health & fitness. (2:44) Catrina the rock, and Justin steps up. (15:30) The car guy finishes last. (20:04) Justin’s embarrassing selfie. (31:12) AI hallucinations. (34:39) Never take notes again! (37:19) The gold standard of personal trainer certifications. (40:46) Embedded memories from childhood. (44:14) Sal’s go-to energy hack. (51:50) Mustache chicken. (53:11) Shout out to CoachGLP1.com! (57:43) #ListenerLive question #1 – How quickly, and how severely, can metabolic adaptation occur when on a long-term weight-loss plan? (59:03) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are the best forms of testosterone replacement therapy? (1:15:08) #ListenerLive question #3 – What other strategies can I use to set myself up for success

Max Lugavere Max’s new film and the story behind it. (2:38) The troubling rise of dementia/Alzheimer’s. (5:39) What he learned about our medical system regarding this disease. (9:25) How these genes act with their environment. (15:49) Eastern vs. Western medicine. (17:55) Looking back, would he have done anything differently? (22:09) What prompted him to document everything? (25:16) The skills learned from being a journalist. (28:22) Giving a raw portrait of what it’s like to have dementia. (33:43) Did the storytelling change throughout the course of filming? (36:51) His stem cell experience with Dr. Khan. (41:04) The connection between certain pollutants and the risk of dementia. (41:57) Exercise, medicine for the brain. (48:08) Approaching your exercise with methodology. (56:39) His first experience seeing the film with an audience. (1:00:00) Releasing expectations and doing what you want to do. (1:02:55) A caregiver's disease. (1:09:18) The importance of creatine for the

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the best things you can do to build muscle and strength is TAKE TIME OFF. (2:02) Saffron for recovery. (14:01) When you hit the genetic lottery. (16:09) The next generation of GLP-1s is on the horizon. (20:56) Getting ahead of the inevitable wave with an exclusive/small GLP-1 coaching group. (32:11) The art of speaking live. (39:00) When the joke doesn’t land. (43:57) Scary news on microplastics. (49:06) Elon Musk is on another level! (53:04) Shout out to CoachGLP1.com (57:23) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there a way to modify the rules of the ’90 Days to Get Ready for Summer Plan’ to coincide with my pregnancy? (58:10) #ListenerLive question #2 – Due to time constraints and scheduling, should I split the workouts in half for the Muscle Mommy program and work out more days a week for shorter periods? Or if I should switch to a program like MAPS 15? (1:12:50) #Liste

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: The one component of health most of us miss. (1:45) Same-sex compliments are the most powerful. (22:09) A posterboard for Adam’s nighttime routine. (25:30) Viagra for brain health. (28:40) Missing nukes. (33:10) Crazy corruption. (37:42) The human behavior aspect of social media ‘gossip’. (41:11) The guy’s latest Vuori staples. (47:45) Celebrity/politician god complex. (50:53) Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE 3-day training course. (56:20) #Quah question #1 - If you want to add volume to focus on building up a certain muscle, how much sense does it make to scale back on all the other muscle groups for a phase? How long would you recommend staying there before overfatiguing the target muscle? (57:27) #Quah question #2 - What's the best program for someone who typically overtrains at the gym and is about to start training for a half maratho