Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with best selling author and memory performance expert Jim Kwik. Understanding your brain type allows you to operate throughout the world. (2:21) Why does Jim consider himself an ambivert? (10:50) If knowledge is power, then learning is a superpower. (14:09) The problems with our conventional education system. (18:34) “The same level of thinking that has created your problem, won’t solve your problem.” (22:34) Your ancestor's sacrifices are our blessings. (35:09) The role music plays in our ability to retain information and to learn. (37:07) Different strategies of learning for each brain animal type. (41:23) How genius is not innate but cultivated. (52:02) Nootropics that have an effect. (56:47) The latest additions to the expanded edition of Limitless. (59:16) You are the pilot of your brain, not the passenger. (1:07:56) How has fatherhood changed him? (1:11:45) What’s most important to you in life? (1:13:25) Related Links/Products M

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: Athletes train differently IN-SEASON than they do OFF-SEASON. (2:34) Mind Pump Recommends Sly on Netflix. (15:16) Have you experienced frisson? (22:52) You got to know your kid. (32:28) When your pre-workout hits wrong. (36:44) Paleo Valley’s beef sticks are in a different class. (38:16) Yet another reason to keep your old cars. (40:27) Stop it with the fake exhaust! (42:34) The Mind Pump ‘Dynasty’ boost. (51:59) Shout out to Justin Sneddon. (57:07) #ListenerLive question #1 - Should I take this chiropractor's advice if I have lower back problems? Am I doing a disservice to my future self if I continue to incorporate these movements into my daily life? (58:42) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best way to eat and train when you have had symptoms of PCOS? (1:10:20) #ListenerLive

Installment #3: Why dating is so complicated in the modern world and how your attachment style is impacting your dating life. (1:51) Topics covered in this segment. (2:22) Why does modern dating suck so bad? (3:37) Why dating apps are bad. (13:11) Build your social life because it does 15 things for your dating life. (21:27) The art of matchmaking. (26:50) How to find people on apps and filter more carefully. (29:21) Four steps to a better dating app experience. (32:28) The 3-date method for filtering your potential partner. (39:07) Courting vs. dating. (48:38) The purpose of the first year of being in a committed relationship. (50:30) Previewing installment #4: How to build an incredible marriage that can last all through your lifetime. (57:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit The Attachment Bootcamp for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MIND at checkout for 50% off** http://mpadamsmith.com/   For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purch

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 trying new foods, remember the term guilty until proven innocent. (2:06) So, Newsom does care about us. (12:04) It feels good to sleep in your own bed. (19:05) The guys recap their trips to London for the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) retreat and Olympia in Florida. (20:44) Adam’s fascination with photography. (42:18) Aurelius’ new car. (50:56) Organifi’s new product, Shilajit Gummies, is crushing! (54:08) Another crazy Russian sport. (1:00:48) Shout out to Toni Rice. (1:02:27) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it realistic to get my deadlift to 400lbs by this time next year? (1:03:33) #ListenerLive question #2 - If getting adequate steps in a day is a challenge due to schedule and a sedentary job, is it appropriate to add cardio to condense that movement in a s

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 long-term success in fitness, progress is NOT linear. (2:18) Cardio is TERRIBLE for fat loss. (6:47) The biggest downfall of highly educated trainers. (11:10) Social media breeds narcissism. (19:50) Doing hard work and knowing your value. (27:10) Fun Facts with Justin: Christopher Lee. (37:53) An important hack for managers. (41:31) Vuori provides style and comfort. (44:52) NCI teaches you HOW to coach. (45:47) Strange News with Sal: Handicap-accessible gloryholes. (49:17) The top car producers. (51:30) Busting the myth around meat consumption. (58:07) Shout out to Brian Monarch. (1:00:56) #Quah question #1 - What techniques or exercises will help with back thickness? (1:02:10) #Quah question #2 - I’m eating 1500 calories, doing CrossFit five days a week, and running MAPS Anabolic

The value of the holidays. (1:39) Five Ways to Use Exercise to Make the Holidays More Enjoyable. #1 - Consistency trumps everything. (3:57)  #2 - Short hard workouts for insulin. (12:22) #3 - Closed chain movements for putting you “in” your body. (17:54) #4 - Workout with your family and friends. (23:58) #5 - Mobility movements after meals. (28:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Limited Time Promotion: At-Home Holiday Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension, MAPS Prime, and the No BS 6-Pack all for the special price of $99.99!) Limited time offer exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners ONLY: 50% off the Stress, Mood & Metabolism At-Home Lab Test + Health Coaching Call – Reserve yours today here Mind Pump #2080: Get Jacked With Bands! Mind Pump #2137: The Best Suspension Training Workout Plan For Beginners Mind Pump #2060: Maximize Fat Loss With Continuous Glucose Monitors: Kara Collier Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout*

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: If you want bones that don’t break, keep lifting weights! (2:48) There is a hierarchy of Sudafed. (16:21) Tombstone is a classic. (22:15) Growing up Gotti. (25:28) Retracing your family tree and heritage. (29:39) Fun Facts with Justin: Anti-Pope. (32:35) Mind Pump’s jet lag protocol. (36:22) Seated vs. Standing exercises. (44:10) Add sodium to your diet if you drink reverse osmosis water. (51:22) The first completely wireless television! (54:42) Crazy news with Sal: Nail salon robbery. (58:25) Shout out to a couple of previous Mind Pump guests! (1:00:20) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it normal to lose muscle mass as well as body fat? (1:01:40) #ListenerLive question #2 - What’s the ideal length for a cut for a female? (1:13:48) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on feeling bu

From a rapper to a news analyst, the background story of An0maly. (1:33) If it doesn’t make sense, it doesn’t make sense. (6:12) How his hustler mentality propelled his early success. (8:27) What platform did he get his start? (13:31) Being mentally prepared to take the hard road. (15:18) When did the political commentary come into play? (18:39) Why he parted ways from supporting Donald Trump. (26:22) Are we wired to want to follow? (32:25) The importance of building self-awareness and self-accountability. (35:02) If you don’t buy it, they can’t sell it. (37:09) How you’re raised isn’t necessarily how someone else is raised. (38:38) The trend of going back to old traditional values. (47:45) Is new media controlling the narrative? (52:05) Do you think we’ll get to the point where people want more control? (56:08) Should we have AI politicians? (1:03:49) Does he care about hit pieces about him? (1:06:55) His take on the political debates so far and the top candidate. (1:14:25)

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: Cardio training is a TERRIBLE way to lose body fat. (2:18) A different take on grounding. (33:27) The human body is so fascinating. (41:11) Weird wisdom with Sal: Urotherapy. (45:41) The differences between the beard oil and the serum from Caldera Lab. (53:07) The profound benefits of vitamin D. (54:35) Are you surprised by the UFC’s latest partnership? (57:56) Shout out to Morbid Curiosity. (1:03:33) #ListenerLive question #1 - Considering I have been burnt out in the past, any advice on how I would get back into strength training? (1:04:49) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I get rid of the stubborn lower belly pooch around my abs? (1:25:18) #ListenerLive question #3 - What program would you recommend next if my goal is to strength train for the future and the rest of my life? (1:40:25) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any recommendati

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Your body is WAY more mysterious than people lead you to believe. (2:03) Setting the record straight for the recovery window for athletes. (14:49) Kids can do the sweetest and funniest things. (24:24) The daily battle over the thermostat. (30:20) The effect of caffeine on your sleep. (34:29) Botflies are creepy. (36:48) It’s free turkey season with Butcher Box! (44:01) Another update from Sal on his latest Ketamine therapy sessions. (48:21) Shout out to Chamath Palihapitiya. (56:53) #Quah question #1 - What does a good full-body routine look like 3x a week in terms of sets, reps, and exercises? I find my full-body workouts last a long time just to make sure I hit everything. (57:42) #Quah question #2 - Should I continue your split program if I have done it three times, but still see progress every time? Or should I try something new? (1:03:54) #Quah question #3 - Could you go a little deeper into why you and Jordan Syatt do not recommend combination exercises when it

Why real fitness & health is rooted in behaviors and consumer demand. (2:00) Five Positive Changes in the Fitness Industry #1 - Strength training is popular (especially for women). (6:18) #2 - More people squatting and deadlifting. (13:16) #3 - New media takes out the old guard. (19:37) #4 - Wearable fitness & health tech. (26:02) #5 - Functional training awareness. (33:47) 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!** Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS Prime Pro 50% off! **Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fat Loss And Overall Health Americans have changed the way they exercise. Here's how gyms are adapting My HONEST Thoughts On Crossfit – Mind Pump Blog

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Physical health is mental health. (2:25) How education might need to make a U-turn. (15:55) How it’s been for Sal having a kid in college. (18:54) The division of labor/team approach to healthy relationships. (21:16) Discipline = freedom. (34:36) Kids say the darndest things. (37:14) Adam’s brilliant side hustle idea. (40:40) A telltale sign that you or a business are crushing. (44:43) Want to stay at a Netflix house? (49:34) Predictions on the impact of student loans being turned back on the economy and internet regulations on free speech. (52:55) Shout out to Jim Kwik. (57:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are the best ways to increase the width of the sides of my quads, as well as the density and protrusion of my hamstrings? (58:52) #ListenerLive question #2 - What would you suggest I do to gain muscle, but also lose body fat? (1:12:13) #ListenerLive question #3 - Ho

This is the second installment with attachment specialist, Adam Lane Smith. Installment #2 – Attachments in your friendships and why friendships are so ABSOLUTELY vital to your well-being. (1:21) What you will learn in this segment. (1:54) Friendlessness is the problem. (3:00) Assess what you got. (6:29) Questions to assess the people in your life to determine if they are worth your time and trust. (11:02) Why friends are the best starting place for fixing your attachment. (17:03) The “I am an anxious person speech” for testing any relationship. (19:37) How to make new friends the easy way. (34:10) The method to solving problems together and opening up. (44:05) The four levels of trust to grow and nurture amazing friendships. (49:03) Previewing installment #3: Dating in the modern world. (54:47) 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 exclusively for

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 ways you can make yourself healthier is by training your body's ability to adapt to temperature changes. (1:58) The fascination with the Amish. (22:37) The root of consumerism and advertising. (28:08) Using Entera to thicken your hair. (36:31) The most attractive people in the world. (41:17) Don’t get caught speeding in Georgia. (46:00) Healthier skin with Caldera Lab. (51:42) Shout out to The Century of the Self documentary. (53:14) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do I build confidence in my squats? (53:56) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are the pros and cons of doing the landmine rotation exercise in different variations? (1:03:26) #ListenerLive question #3 - If you had to pick, what MAPS program would be best for bulking or cutting? (1:12:43) #ListenerLive question #4 -

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: Look to the past! Often, if you live more like the ways we evolved to live, you will solve a lot of your health problems. (2:03) An update on Justin’s Sibo protocol. (16:40) Adam’s design thread group chat. (19:32) The benefits of air purifiers. (20:55) Kids are hilarious. (23:22) Fostering the things your kids are into. (25:47) Old wisdom from the godfathers of fitness. (35:19) The mystery surrounding who wielded the Norimitsu Odachi. (38:21) Sal’s experience with mouth taping. (41:58) The signs your partner wants to have sex. (45:03) Adam the deal maker, (aka likable asshole). (47:25) Fun Facts with Justin: The Time Traveling Hipster. (53:58) New product alert! Shilajit gummies from Organifi. (58:06) Shout out to the Dungeon Crawler Carl Book Series. (1:03:03) #Quah question #1 - How do you fix b

Catching up with the Muscle Doc. (2:40) Introducing Dr. Adeel Khan to the audience. (9:00) How big of an impact does combining their forces make for an athlete? (13:27) At the end of the day, the right compound needs to get to the right place. (15:31) How to regenerate tissue using stem cells and the myths surrounding them. (18:39) Explaining the world’s first reversible plasma gene therapy. (27:04) Intersecting professional sports with medicine. (36:35) The cutting-edge science around intranasal insulin. (47:03) Looking at practicality and real-world evidence. (49:54) Understanding the limitations of what they do. (54:42) How do you know when to correct a movement pattern issue with an athlete or not? (58:10) Is there any tech Jordan appreciates? (1:11:33) Understanding at a skeletal level how muscles protect your body. (1:16:55) Why principles are the core of what informs better research to be done in the first place. (1:19:23) Is creatine the ultimate longevity supplement avai

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 guys with the BIGGEST calves are the ones who don’t even work them out. (2:57) How parents who are too strict raise sneaky kids. (15:34) The controversy surrounding USADA’s split with the UFC. (20:21) Should the consumer stock up on peptides? (23:01) Making the case for using red-light therapy for office workers. (30:36) Mold travels. (36:50) An Italian national treasure. (39:22) An example of what will kill boxing. (44:00) The People of Walmart coloring book. (47:31) Mind Pump Recommends Dune on Netflix. (49:08) Mind Pump only helps create home runs! (50:39) Shout out to ADHdoers. (54:10) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I maximize gains over 50? (59:56) #ListenerLive question #2 - What other options are there for me to get the lower body fat physique that I crave? (1:19:35)

Defining what is fasting. (2:04) The history of fasting. (5:05) The guy’s personal experiences with fasting. (6:23) Why fasting became popular. (13:55) Don’t do it for fat or weight loss. (16:26) Do it for detachment reasons. (23:43) Short fasts vs. long fasts. (25:48) How to prepare for a fast. (30:05) How to get out of a fast. (35:06) Should I work out during a fast? (38:15)  Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Sleep Breakthrough by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** October Promotion: MAPS Bands | The Skinny Guy ‘hardgainer’ Bundle 50% off! **Code OCTOBER50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1602: Why Intermittent Fasting Is Bad A Beginner's Guide To Intermittent Fasting - Mind Pump Media Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Media Intermittent Fasting Guide | MAPS Fitness Products For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Mind Pump Podc

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 MAGIC you are looking for is in the work you are AVOIDING. (2:02) The raw strength of Aleksandr Karelin aka The Russian Bear. (17:12) Mind Pump is heading back to Olympia! (19:41) Sasquatch is back! (23:25) Why Seed works differently than other probiotics. (27:03) A case study concerning Dynasty. (29:30) How a pound of muscle is NOT always a pound of muscle. (33:09) Fun Facts with Justin: The origins of Michael Myer’s ‘Halloween’ mask. (46:05) The misconception around social media fame and good business. (56:08) Shout out to Christopher Maznaritz. (57:45) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I continue making progress without risking injuries? (59:21) #ListenerLive question #2 - What can someone over 50 realistically expect regarding muscle growth? (1:11:50) #ListenerLive question

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: Take care of yourself to better take care of others. (2:01) How the cooling pad from Eight Sleep has impacted Adam’s life. (21:17) Don’t poke the momma bear in the morning. (28:24) Parent hack: Books for toys. (36:03) Sal’s latest peptide review: TB-500 and Thymosin Alpha. (38:20) The next propaganda war will be Big Pharma vs. Big Food. (43:12) The ridiculous squatting laws in California. (47:00) Looking for that competitive edge when millions of dollars are on the table. (51:32) Mind Pump Recommends: Beckham on Netflix. (53:26) The Strawberry Walnut & Cream Mind Pump collab with Kreatures of Habit is a HIT! (58:41) Shout out to David Meltzer. (1:02:07) #Quah question #1 - How do I train to failure for the most muscle building when I train alone? (1:03:08) #Quah question #2 - Every time my family s