Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five reason why the fitness and health industry is failing. Is the health & fitness space getting better or are we, as an industry, getting worse? (1:59) Will the cream rise to the top? (5:15) The problem with having a scarcity mindset. (11:17) 5 Reasons Why the Fitness/Health Industry is FAILING.  #1 - We communicate “perfect” too much. (13:43) #2 - We are condescending. (26:05) #3 - Zero empathy. (31:10) #4   Echo chamber. (33:40) #5 - We perpetuate righteousness or beauty too much. (40:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned For a limited time, NCI is offering its comprehensive Coach's Toolkit at no cost for Mind Pump listeners! Don't wait too long, grab this opportunity now! Visit www.ncimindpump.com/toolkit to get your free toolkit. Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength for $80 Off (Retail $177, Includes 2 eBooks: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets, PLUS Jay Campbell’s Living a Fully Optimized Life.  30 Day mon

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Isometric contraction training yields INCREDIBLE strength! (3:01) Mind Pump recommends ‘The Deepest Breath’ on Netflix. (30:04) Endocannabinoids neuromodulating effects. (41:49) Speculating on how the Maui wildfires started and how the administration will help. (46:51) Congress is the most corrosive part of our government. (55:43) Busting the myth surrounding GLP-1 receptors. (59:43) Shout out to Mike Yoder, Esq. (1:01:20) Weaning off caffeine and boosting your endurance stamina with the Red Juice from Organifi. (1:01:54) #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you recommend dieting and training while recovering from an injury? (1:05:01) #ListenerLive question #2 - What should I be doing, and how should I start? I’m 18 and I want to build as much muscle as possible so that I can look and feel amazing. (1:24:37) #ListenerLive question #3 - Do you have any advice on how t

The INCREDIBLE/LOST wisdom of the Bronze Era. (2:06) Using martial arts as an example of how fancy equipment has changed the way we train. (6:17) The importance of crediting those who have paved the way. (8:16) The aesthetic make-up/characteristics of Bronze Era athletes. (9:22) The value of novelty in the adaptation process. (16:41) What bodybuilding messed up. (19:50) Rediscovering old wisdom through the creation of this program. (26:05) The ULTIMATE goal of this program: Three Challenges. (34:10) #1 – Strength challenge. (36:55) #2 – Stamina challenge. (38:14) #3 – Grit challenge. (38:59) Breaking down and detailing the most fun MAPS program to date. (41:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength for $80 Off (Retail $177, Includes 2 eBooks: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets, PLUS Jay Campbell’s Living a Fully Optimized Life.  30 Day money back guarantee // Ends Sunday, August 27th. **Code OLD80 at checkou

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: These are the fitness & health truths. (1:33) Has more engineering gone into food or landing on the moon? (22:19) Are women’s sports destroyed? Will there be a correction? (24:56) Resistance training can improve your skin! (35:23) What is wrong with dudes? (38:27) CGMs with a coach can be extremely valuable. (44:48) Shout out to Anthony Vincent. (49:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - Are things you recommend tackling to combat boredom and keep improving? I’m struggling to come up with new ones after a lifetime of working out. (51:09) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you guys have any recommendations on how to program a 9-month fitness class for high schoolers with a wide variety of experiences? (1:08:16) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any tips on how to break through a weight loss plateau? (1:21:51) #ListenerLive question #4 - How to eat and train post bariatric surgery?

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: Exercises are SKILLS! Practice them as such. (1:43) The insanity of ESG (Environmental, Social, & Governance). (20:15) Mind Pump Recommends Telemarketers on Max. (26:08) Being sick sucks. (33:01) The best and worst things about your child leaving the nest. (39:41) Gross things you thought you would never do before becoming a parent. (47:43) Legion now has cookies! (53:59) The partners the guys use the most. (55:17) UPS drivers are getting PAID! (57:31) Shout out to Oliver Anthony Music. (1:04:35) #Quah question #1 - What can I do to get more roadmap veins? I have a lot of veins, but I want the ones in my forearms to stick out more, what should I do? I’m already sub 10% fat, take a pump, and use sodium, is there a way to get even more? (1:06:21) #Quah question #2 - How do you successfully exit out of

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover different types of strength and how to achieve them. There ain’t nothing wrong with getting a little strong. (1:25) At what point does strength training start to take away from athletic training? (3:01) The moment Sal realized there are DIFFERENT types of strength. (9:12) Celebrating the old-timey strongmen/women. (12:12) The three different types of strength and how to achieve them.  #1 – Max Strength. (19:17) #2 – Stamina. (26:58) #3 – Grit. (35:20) Three examples of bronze era athletes who demonstrated one of these three different types of strength. (45:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1960: Four Different Types Of Strength And How To Train For Them Mind Pump #2005: How To Incorporate Isometric Training Into Your Routine

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t miss the forest for the trees. Make sure you communicate in effective ways. We are losing the war. (2:39) Magic Spoon is a great option if you're going to take one step toward a better direction. (30:31) Sal’s on the mend. (32:51) An update from Sal on his first Ketamine therapy session. (40:41) What a WIN for Dave Portnoy. (55:01) How long should sex last? (57:42) Following up on the viral plane lady. (1:02:06) Sal’s experience with Entera so far. (1:03:35) Some people should NOT be parents. (1:07:20) Shout out to Paul Chek. (1:11:08) #ListenerLive question #1 - What else can I do to drop body fat if I am limited by movement and steps to help create a caloric deficit? (1:12:30) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can I use the winter months when my steps go down by maybe 1/4 to a 1/2 of what they are during the summer to bulk, without having to put much thought into it? I want

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to choose a gym, whether you a consumer looking for a good place to work out or a trainer looking for the ideal place to build your training business. Which Gym is Right for You? The pros and cons of each from both a client and a trainer's perspective. (1:11) #1 - Big Box gyms: 24 Hour Fitness, Crunch, Balley's, LA Fitness, or UFC. (2:18) #2 - Small Box gyms: Your local ma and pa gym private trainer studios. (22:36) #3 - Class gyms: F45, Orangetheory Fitness, or Barry’s Bootcamp. (34:02) #4 - Training from home. (45:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1862: How NOT To Be An Idiot In The Gym Mind Pump #1990: Nine Reasons People Stop Working Out (& What To Do About It) How to Become a Trainer - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump#2025

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Most celebrity diets are extreme, but some can be good (i.e., Margot Robbie’s Barbie diet) with a couple of changes. (1:25) The Pure/Peak Power Bundle from Organifi is official! (9:22) Is Andrew Tate hurting the exact people he claims to be trying to represent? (10:12) Mind Pump Recommends, Patrick Bet-David on The Joe Rogan Experience. (28:26) The censor machines are back. (34:40) Mind Pump PSA. (38:01) Breaking down the Jake Paul/Nate Diaz boxing match. (41:31) Small business owners are taking things into their own hands. (46:05) Putting the Vuori slacks to the ultimate test. (51:38) Shout out to Tom Haviland and Travis Chapman. (52:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I get better at squatting heavy in a standard barbell back squat? (58:02) #ListenerLive question #2 - What’s the difference between exercise as therapy and abuse? (1:10:26) #ListenerLive question #3 - Ho

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: PAY ATTENTION! Progress from exercise often has nothing to do with fat loss, muscle gain, or physical performance. (1:57) Adam’s thoughtful gift. (18:07) What percentage of people try to cheat their taxes? (24:48) Sal’s evening at his parents' house. (29:41) Eight Sleep, the Rolls Royce of sleep cooling systems. (33:25) Speculating on progressing with less volume as you get older. (40:07) Fun Facts with Justin: The Water Beetle’s evolution of survival. (46:58) Mind Pump Recommends Oppenheimer. (49:46) Calories are not equal. (54:52) Get younger skin with Joovv. (59:37) Shout out to GetDynasty.com. (1:01:47) #Quah question #1 - What is the relationship between building muscle and testosterone levels, particularly in women? If a woman has already experienced issues with other hormonal imbalances, can build

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the best way to start training with a suspension trainer. A body and a suspension trainer and you can rival your friends with muscle and strength gains! (1:42) Who is this type of exercise tool for and what is it best used for? (2:57) Tips, How to Use Them, and The Best Exercises per Body Part for Beginners. (8:41) Chest: The push-up or fly. (9:52) Back: Supine rows. (13:34) Shoulders: W’s. (17:17) Biceps: Body curls. (20:04) Triceps: Body skull crushers. (21:27) Legs: Assisted lunge or side lunge (24:00) Hamstrings: Leg curls. (27:01) Core: Suspension plank. (28:42) Putting a workout together for beginners. (30:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Suspension 50% off! **Code BEGIN50 at checkout** Mind Pump Listeners can take advantage of this 50% OFF offer from Equi.Life and get their own at-home glyphosate toxicity test kit here today! Suspension Training Series - 3 Favorite Chest Exercises Suspension Train

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: DON’T BE NORMAL! (2:25) Mind Pump Recommends, Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child on Netflix. (15:02) It’s crazy the POWER people can have over one another. (20:14) Why Justin may be quiet but is always observing. (33:29) Post reaction to one of the guy’s latest clips on social media. (42:01) “If you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything.” (46:54) The chicken nuggets from Butcher Box are children and adult approved! (51:14) The importance of healing your gut and going about it the right way. (52:38) Ned for your sleep health. (57:20) Shout out to Peter Attia. (59:20) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it important to run your programs in the order you created them? (1:00:24)  #ListenerLive question #2 – Am I ready for MAPS Anabolic Advanced? (1:11:35) #ListenerLive question #3 - What would be the best way to keep the weight off if I want to reverse off Ozempic? (1:1

One of the MOST important exercises, the barbell squat masterclass. (1:10) An exceptional lower-body exercise that has an amazing carryover effect throughout the whole body. (4:32) Squatting is a FUNDAMENTAL human movement. (10:14) The distinct types of squats. (11:16) All complex movements have a substantial risk of injury if performed improperly. (14:36) The requirements needed to perform a proper barbell squat. (16:23) The BEST priming movements to perform before squatting. (23:15) The workout: The placement of the bar, how to bail safely, slowly working up to heavy set, avoiding failure, best tempo, and number of days per week. (31:26) Advanced squatting techniques. (41:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s righ

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Get Fit! Survive the alien invasion. (1:42) Have sodium before and during your workouts for a better pump! (11:10) The new world record for equipped bench press will blow your mind. (15:39) Training for strength vs hypertrophy. (19:40) Speculating on a recent survey of the political identities of 12th grade boys vs girls. (27:14) The power of self-confidence. (36:43) Some crazy statistics on the current economy and housing market. (41:30) When you know life is getting too easy. (50:02) Tastes like chocolate donuts! Try Paleo Valley’s Chocolate Bone Broth Protein Powder for yourself! (58:01) Shout out to “Building a Non-Anxious Life,” Book by John Delony. (58:59) #ListenerLive question #1 – Can you eat too much protein? (1:00:59) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a way to keep doing group classes but make it less about cardio to lift heavier weights? (1:12:31) #ListenerLiv

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: Attention to all social media influencers! When you comment under people’s pictures on social media ACT like you're in the gym! (1:50) The anti-health/social media movement. (10:22) The Andrew Tate litmus test. (17:43) Vicki is a boss! (22:21) Following up on Adam’s sister’s scary hit & run. (24:13) A lottery winner’s ninja move. (28:52) The decline of San Francisco. (30:25) The people in the South are the best! (33:21) Recapping Justin’s ‘Gymnastics Dad’ family trip to Florida. (36:16) Vacationing with children and what guys find attractive. (39:38) ‘The Good’ serum is an easy sell. (45:06) The ‘interesting’ Chinese social credit score experiment. (47:04) An Organifi ‘jet-fuel’ combo. (53:14) Shout out to Free to Choose on YouTube. (54:25) #Quah question #1 - How do you properly program abs? (

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin lay out six reasons why men are getting weaker. What sparked this conversation? (1:19) Six Reasons Men Today Are Weak. #1 – Pornography. (4:49) #2 - Substance abuse. (17:50) #3- Lack of physical strength. (26:20) #4 - Video games. (31:22) #5 - Lack of good role models. (39:49) #6 – Loneliness. (47:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Your Brain on Porn and Other Sexual Images - Scientific American Mind Pump #1610: Testosterone… The Hormone That Divides Men & Women With Carole Hooven Mind Pump #2092: How To Cultivate Amazing Relationships With Adam Lane Smith Strength Of Grip Declines In Young Adults : Shots - NPR Mind Pump #1217: Five Surprising Benefits Of Weight Training The Epidemic

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you want to get stronger in the real world? Offset your training! (2:21) The importance of having a balanced conversation and not getting emotionally charged. (33:07) The value in listening to your REAL friends. (36:38) An important PSA for all inspiring coaches and trainers. (45:42) The animals are rising. (53:56) Shout out to Patrick Bet-David. (55:52) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on progressing in my bench press? (1:02:09) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can you build muscle and endurance at the same time?  (1:16:09) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I determine my ideal caloric intake? (1:28:58) #ListenerLive question #4 – Is MAPS Anabolic the right program if I can’t push myself too much on progressive overload due to a previous injury?  Is there a better program for where I am in my current training to hopefully compete again in the spring? (1:40:52) Related Lin

Is it possible to stop and even reverse hair loss without dangerous drugs? In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jay Campbell and Nick Andrews about the real culprit behind hair loss and what can be done about it. A little background on Nick and his pathway into peptides. (2:46) Why aren’t peptides the biggest pharma blockbusters? (5:52) Thinking of peptides as a key and a lock. (12:43) Changing the business model of the US healthcare system. (15:28) How most peptides are regenerative. (21:22) The peptides that get Nick excited. (24:38) Why DHT (Dihydrotestosterone) is not a root cause, but a contributing factor to hair loss. (31:23) The health implications of blocking DHT. (35:33) What does minoxidil do to help with hair loss? (38:51) The different pathways that contribute to hair loss. (41:16) If you can help your body turn on the right things or provide the right conditions, your body knows how to fix stuff. (42:38) The peptides they put in their skincare products. (49:5

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness & Health can save the world! (2:09) Music and education. (33:04) Seeking outside of the traditional way of learning and educating ourselves. (38:30) Training your palette to prefer whole-natural foods. (45:23) Organifi practices what they preach. (52:53) Shout out to Drew Canole. (55:26) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are some tips/tricks you all have done to stay living a healthy lifestyle? When you have lulls in your fitness, what do you do to stay on track? (56:53) #ListenerLive question #2 - I have a lot of weight to lose, should I cut first or wait and build muscle? (1:14:14) #ListenerLive question #3 - What exercises could I do to strengthen the muscles in the throw and get more explosive at disc golf? (1:31:13) #ListenerLive question #4 - Should I opt for doing the big lifts at the beginning with lower reps and high weight and finish it off with lower weight a

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: Creatine is one of the BEST supplements anyone can take for any goal. (1:54) Caldera for sunburns works! (11:16) The media machine comes after In N Out. (16:38) The lasting negative impacts of masks. (17:52) Disney’s strange moves are coming back to bite them. (24:24) Mind Pump Recommends Tucker Carlson interviewing Andrew Tate. (34:54) An update on the Arlo saga. (47:21) Ketamine may help patients with treatment-resistant depression. (49:28) Shout out to The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Sleep, an audiobook by Carl-Johan Forssén Ehrlin. (59:33) #Quah question #1 - What are some sled drive alternatives? Could I do a tire pull on a beach using a harness? (1:01:24) #Quah question #2 - What is the ideal amount of sleep for building muscle? Everything says 7-9 hours but how