Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Seven Steps to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life in 2024. (1:41) #1 - Manage your algorithms. (2:32) #2 - Eat foods that encourage you to eat less. (12:20) #3 - Lift weights with a plan. (18:34) #4 - Walk a little bit 3 times a day (no distractions). (22:31) #5 - Set a water goal and hit it. (27:44) #6 - Train and eat to feel good, not look good. (31:42) #7 - Go to bed and wake up at the same time. (36:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code RGB50 at checkout ** Visit Stress Guardian by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump # 1477: Is Social Media Killing Your Gains? Mind Pump # 1860: Fourteen Of The Best Foods For An Amazing Physique Mind Pump # 2160: Macro Counting Master Class Mind Pump # 2012: Building The Perfect Workout Program To Hit Your Goals Mind Pump # 1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout Mind Pump # 1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat L

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: How to become a successful personal trainer. (2:51) The celebrity power and pull of Elon Musk. (15:35) Will Disney survive their recent downfalls? (18:57) Mind Pump’s favorite holiday films. (21:57) Men’s #1 dating red flag and cologne preferences. (26:04) Recapping the Mind Pump Holiday Party. (32:26) What a waste of land. (34:44) Handsome privilege. (37:31) AI or human-made? (40:35) The impact of face masks on children. (47:48) Red-light therapy is an effective acne treatment. (50:43) Arnold’s PRs. (52:33) Shout out to Steven Rodriguez. (54:44) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it better to train in a block phase or mix them up? (56:39) #ListenerLive question #2 - What should I eat/drink before my workouts to avoid feeling Hypoglycemia? Could what I eat the night before make a diff

Installment #4: How to be a great parent and raise successful children. (1:24) Topics covered in this segment. (2:03) Why modern parenting is SO hard. (3:37) How people view parenting today. (10:55) How attachment issues poison parents. (18:08) How kids get wrecked. (20:37) Fixing your attachment is going to help. (23:55) The model of apprentice adults. (25:32) Building a self-correcting family system. (26:11) The 10-minute daily approach. (32:50) Raise adults so that you can be friends with them in adulthood. (35:16) Tactics for successful co-parenting. (38:34) How to raise kids who succeed in this world. (45:19) Taking an assessment. (53:52) Previewing installment #6: An unfiltered conversation with Sara Dawn Moore on all the things people are afraid to ask an attachment specialist. (54:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit The Attachment Bootcamp for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MIND at checkout for 50% off** Limited time offer exclusiv

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re going to train to failure, do it the RIGHT way. (1:53) LMNT is ‘tasty’ water. (11:28) A hack when it comes to consuming nuts. (14:50) Swollen faces and the highlights from their episode with Jordan Peterson. (16:50) Elon Musk stands by his principles. (21:51) Mark Cuban for President? (28:23) The small community of billionaires. (38:32) If Mind Pump were billionaires, what would they purchase? (44:00) Multi-vitamin use is associated with longevity. (52:07) Shout out to Jeff Zenisek. (55:27) #ListenerLive question #1 - For someone competitive but also wants to keep my muscle being 60, what MAPS programs would you recommend for the different times in my season? (56:33) #ListenerLive question #2 - What would be the optimal range, body fat percentage-wise, for women? (1:11:53) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you recommend I train if my legs are so much more dominan

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: Meat is one of the MOST nutrient-dense foods! (2:04) When you have that one loose cannon “friend.” (25:03) Organifi’s Gold Juice is ultra-relaxing. (45:01) Justin’s man cave. (46:38) Do we need aliens to distract us from everything? (47:34) Strange News with Sak: Malaysia Airlines 370 and the Pentagon. (50:24) Fun Facts with Justin: Did this scientist find the key to eternity frozen in permafrost? (54:10) Shout out to Tyler Fischer. (56:30) #Quah question #1 - Can overtraining and under-recovery cause you to lose muscle and gain body fat? (58:02) #Quah question #2 - What’s the difference between cycling calories (high days versus low days) as opposed to taking the average and eating that amount every day? (1:02:01) #Quah question #3 - As a coach my philosophy is selling health first, then fat loss, and mus

Was the moon landing, real or fake? (2:03) How we are living in paradise and MUST take advantage of every moment. (4:33) His definition of ‘home’. (8:55) The biggest misunderstandings of spacewalking. (10:24) Thinking and preparing for everything that can go wrong. (13:06) Space debris is a problem. (18:35) The process of becoming an astronaut. (22:14) The leaders or trainers that stood out to him. (35:20) Gravity is the problem. (40:19) The experience of takeoff. (42:14) The most accurate space movies. (47:36) Dealing with the fear of potential death. (53:35) Preparing the body for going into space and coming back. (59:54) Sleeping in space and astronaut humor. (1:10:48) When you have a goal, it doesn’t matter where you are from. (1:18:25) The importance of these private companies' missions for the future of humanity. (1:21:53) Dealing with radiation exposure in space. (1:33:22) Some cool things seen from space. (1:37:59) How far away are we from commercial space flights

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: An active or spiritual practice makes you healthier/happier, and contributes significantly to longevity. (2:33) The famous shell game. (16:30) The ability to create new songs with old artists. (19:31) Celebrating the Godfather of rock n’ roll. (21:58) Evidence of social contagion. (23:41) The climate is NOT God. (28:43) Is everything that goes viral staged? (32:07) Kids say the darndest things. (34:28) The genius of adult humor in cartoons/animated films. (37:03) Don’t mess with the South Park creators. (42:03) Optimistic or bullish on Disney? (44:21) Updating the audience on Adam’s use of Ned post-cannabis. (49:17) New product alert from Caldera Lab. (53:50) Shout out to Dhru Purohit. (1:01:19) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on how to figure out how much I need to eat to

We don’t have a weight loss problem in America, but a KEEP the weight off problem. (1:47) Five Ways to Stay Consistent with Your Workouts. #1 - Set appropriate goals. (6:16) #2 - Make the approach challenging but realistic. (12:00) #3 - Encourage a great workout experience. (16:45) #4 - Don’t beat the crap out of yourself. (19:41) #5 - Point out progress and wins. (24:52) #6 - Don’t shame them, but also be honest and firm. (29:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP23 at checkout for 15% off your first order!** December Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength | MAPS OCR 50% off! **Code DECEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – Mind Pump Blog Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1392: 10 Habits Of Super-Healthy People Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind P

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: Why Big Food wants you to eat less protein. (1:53) Why is Sal cutting ALL artificial sweeteners? (13:42) Justin’s Christmas tree fiasco. (16:36) The Di Stefano’s chaotic family gathering. (28:48) Changing traditions. (41:22) Inflation is still here. (46:05) Justin’s hamstring snafu. (53:42) Shout out to Mind Pump’s Cyber Monday Special! (59:02) #ListenerLive question #1 - For someone who works out early in the morning, is it better to feed your body the day before with the higher calories, or better to feed after your workout? (1:00:08) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice on how to fix my anterior pelvic tilt? (1:09:01) #ListenerLive question #3 - Suggestions for ways to bust through a plateau on a specific lift? (1:17:38) #ListenerLive question #4 – An update with a former live call

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: DON’T be afraid of salt! (2:13) If you can’t beat them, join them! (12:13) The imminent reverse market crash. (17:32) The car market bubble and valet tales. (20:04) Naming cars and guitars. (28:40) Elon Musk is a ‘billionaire bro’. (31:29) The war between Open AI and Google. (35:10) An urban legend that turned out to be true. (45:25) Searching and categorizing supplements based on your goal. (46:54) The benefits of Halo Therapy. (51:17) Gargling with salt water may help prevent COVID-19 hospitalization. (53:18) Shout out to Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson and the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (55:14) #Quah question #1 - Are your programs designed to have the same weight throughout all sets, or do you adjust it so it’s as heavy as possible for each set in that rep range? (57:09) #Q

The goal and reason why he created the ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizenship) conference. (1:41) The hierarchy of values. (14:12) Why narratives/stories are important to humans. (19:47) How biblical stories are at the core of the shared story we all see the world. (32:20) The basic flaw in diversity and multicultural theory. (39:25) The frightening trend of childlessness among women. (47:28) What drives his natural curiosity? (54:15) Which reality are we going to choose? (1:01:40) The importance of ‘play’ with our children. (1:04:20) The differences between the genders when it comes to poking and pranks. (1:17:14) Producing a virtual world that’s overlayed on the actual world. (1:20:57) Why Twitter is a snake pit. (1:25:30) Dealing with the pressure and stress of saying what he thinks. (1:29:29) The value of having a partner who has your back. (1:36:24) The difference between being a father and a grandfather. (1:39:05) The impact of the birth control pill. (1:44:30) The 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: Here’s a protein hack. Drink a small protein shake with every meal. (2:35) Will A.I. be able to assess and figure out someone’s gut microbiome? (10:40) How is it possible to make something so small? (16:25) Is AI evolving as fast as we think? (19:07) 100% human made. (21:53) Things aren’t always what they seem. (30:25) Dennis Rodman is the ultimate trendsetter. (35:25) The story behind beta and why it failed. (41:23) Chimps are killing gorillas unprovoked for the first time. (46:58) Daycare fights? (51:30) Shout out to Kendrick BBQ and Traeger Grills. (55:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the difference between training to failure and progressive overload? (1:00:28) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any advice for someone who wants to get as jacked as possible in a year? (

Installment #4: How to make marriage work in this complicated world. (1:30) Topics covered in this segment. (2:01) Staggering statistics on divorce. (5:02) Is there a reason to get married? (8:25) How people view marriage today. (11:36) Why do people cheat? (16:47) How attachment issues poison marriages over time. (21:36) The kid complication factor. (25:12) Any marriage can be fixed, as long as both partners are willing to do the work to fix it. (30:12) Treating marriage like a business. (35:57) The State of the Union meeting to check in on your marriage. (42:15) The four-step method to share with your wife to boost her emotional sex drive. (47:04) How women can get men to vasopressin bond with them. (58:38) Creating the oxytocin/vasopressin bond for a healthy marriage and sex life. (1:02:17) Previewing installment #5: Parenting with good attachment. (1:10:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: FIX your gut health and chronic inflammation may be solved. (1:49) Spilling ALL the tea on Gary Brecka. (10:36) A pill that affects your decision-making. (21:28) The tallest slide in the world! (27:00) When training with David Goggins does NOT make sense. (30:43) Houses today are NOT the same size they used to be. (33:49) The best South Park episode ever! (43:11) A technique to dramatically improve your creative thinking space. (44:19) People like gummies. (47:46) The origins of occlusion training. (49:53) Shout out to the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (52:57) #ListenerLive question #1 - In your opinion, does bulking on low testosterone make sense or since my body will find it harder to build muscle most of the excess calories will be stored as fat? (55:17) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is the number of calories I’m taking in to gain weight but still lose weight n

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Quality of life is also a facet of health, so don’t be so perfect that you ignore it. (2:25) The most enjoyable phases with your kids. (16:27) In the real world, there are checks and balances to what you say. (25:46) Creating deliberate boundaries with social media. (33:34) How Caldera’s face serum encourages a balanced microbiome. (42:52) The more you know: Strange uses of toothpaste. (45:12) Styles that come and go. (49:43) Shout out to Mind Pump’s Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (51:16) #Quah question #1 - What's the best way to quit sugar? I feel like it has such a hold on me. Please help! (53:01) #Quah question #2 - What is the best replacement exercise for the squat and RDL? (1:01:31) #Quah question #3 - Is it bad to fully lock your arms out when extending in a bench press or overhead press? Are you supposed to leave your elbows soft during the lockout? (1:05:13) #Quah question #4 - You guys always insist that trainers have your programs? How do you recommend

What is a “dirty” bulk? (2:23) The bad things that get associated with a “dirty” bulk and who it is NOT for. (4:12) Who would benefit from a “dirty” bulk? (19:32) The gains from doing this. (27:52) 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.** BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday Nov. 26th) Mind Pump #1797: The 5 Step Strategy To Defeat Cravings Calorie labels are often wildly inaccurate. Here’s how to prevent extra calories from derailing your diet. Mind Pump #1952: How To Bulk The Right Way Nutrition Advice for Skinny Guys Who Want to Gain Muscle – Mind Pump Blog MP Holistic Health 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: The best results are often NOT visible. (2:31) Gluten and sleep apnea. (9:33) Hospitality vs. entertainment. (14:08) The value for kids hanging out with kids 3-4 years older. (16:40) Vuori has hoodies! (20:37) Sumo & sushi. (22:44) The San Francisco farce. (28:00) There is no honor in destroying people’s property. (30:46) Why are girls starting their periods so early? (32:58) The sneaky issues affecting kids in school these days. (38:24) Alarming Adderall statistics. (42:57) Black Friday deals are live! (46:55) Shout out to the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (47:40) #ListenerLive question #1 - What training/diet advice would you recommend for someone trying to lose body fat, but keep their gains with limited time? (49:26) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best route I should take to make serious progress in my strength gains, while also being a dece

The common understanding of a cutting vs. a bulking workout. (1:36) Addressing the myth that you must burn as many calories as possible if you’re trying to lose weight. (5:10) The REAL goal of bulking and cutting. (8:58) The difference between bulking and cutting. (12:23) Changing your programming for a novel stimulus. (14:01) The importance of hitting your protein targets with both options. (17:30) Why LOW reps are better for CUTTING, and HIGH reps are better for BULKING. (21:19) Why performing LOW volume is easier while CUTTING, and HIGH volume while BULKING. (26:34) What MAPS program is best for each option? (29:27) Special consideration when it comes to your psychology. (31:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday Nov. 26th) The CRAZIEST Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal EVER from NCI is here right now exclusively for Mind Pump listeners! From November 17-2

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: Discipline and structure, applied properly, gives you MORE freedom. (2:05) The Carnival King, Sal Di Stefano. (16:12) The struggle to sell apparel. (21:23) How certain types of light can affect your ability to perform, learn, and retain information. (25:04) Adding structure to the placebo effect. (28:23) Mind Pump Recommends Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix. (30:44) In many ways, we feel the pain we expect to feel. (32:15) How many steps does the average hunter-gatherer take daily? (37:19) Introducing Mind Pump’s Personal Trainer 3-Day Training seminar. (40:11) Legion has stacks! (41:19) Strengthening the argument that we are NOT suffering from an obesity epidemic, but rather a lack of muscle. (45:27) A conversation on porn’s effect on men and social media’s effect on women. (51:24) Ar

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 next time you hear a diet/fitness influencer say reverse dieting doesn’t work, turn them off, they are morons. (2:00) Highlighting how much we strive for the recognition of our peers. (12:20) The power of genetics. (23:38) The ultimate performance stack from Organifi. (32:25) Loving your kid more than yourself. (33:34) Love is an action. (39:20) Sal’s new TRT strategy. (47:14) Butcher Box’s CRAZY Black Friday deal. (52:55) Is the human extinction movement a real thing? (56:39) Shout out to Edgar Goulas. (58:39) #Quah question #1 - What do the different foot and leg positions work on a leg press machine? (1:00:48) #Quah question #2 - Is it possible to increase BMR beyond what traditional calculators say simply with reverse dieting and strength training? (1:07:04) #Quah question #3 - Is cold plunging