Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When is overtraining good? (2:35) Teenager expectations, being spoiled, and manufacturing adversity. (23:35) Sleep cool and hard. (35:23) The history of Black Friday. (37:27) Bluetooth origins. (38:27) Reminiscing on Black Friday experiences. (40:13) A place of gratitude. (43:01) Italian moms are the best. (44:51) What makes LMNT so brilliant? (47:25) Justin's BIG win. (51:14) Kids say the darndest things. (54:10) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I am experiencing a little bit of a plateau, and I need some guidance on what to do next. (56:05) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I am interested to know if I would be better off doing shorter workouts more days a week, if supersets are as beneficial as resting between exercises, and if there would be a more beneficial split to look at? (1:10:00) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Looking for input on a phased strategy for reverse dieting while t

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 isolation exercises for every body part. (2:21) Getting your protein in with Butcher Box. (20:28) Reminiscing on old high school photos and yearbook sign off's. (26:23) An exercise in breaking generational trauma. (31:29) Letting your kids be free and have more independence. (36:45) The benefits of going through a treatment center to help with withdrawal. (41:48) Faith without works is dead. (47:03) Earn triple entries NOW for our Black Friday sale! (51:01) #Quah question #1 – What kind of healthy foods do your toddlers like to eat? I'm struggling with my son. (52:10) #Quah question #2 – Is it okay to change rep ranges and adjust weights for MAPS 15? (58:05) #Quah question #3 – Is it possible to build muscle in a deficit when you're obese? My thinking is that your body has enough energy to use so t

 Turn Thanksgiving into GAINZGIVING 7 Ways to Turn Thanksgiving into GAINZGIVING. (2:04) #1 - Lift hard in the morning (more volume). (3:54) #2 - Do a long walk. (8:17) #3 - Small shake post workout plus fruit. (9:45) #4 - Thanksgiving meal tips. (10:44) #5 - Long walk with family. (16:53) #6 - Trigger session for weak body parts. (18:04) #7 - Static stretch before bed. (19:07) Highlighting how to maximize the holiday. (21:04) Focusing on connection to avoid arguments. (24:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 20% off sitewide from Nov 24-Dec 1. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that are up to 28g of protein, low carb, zero sugar, and high in fiber! ** BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 60% off ALL Programs, Guides, and MODs **Code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2462: How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: DON'T listen to your body! Do this first. (2:47) 'Tis the season for the 'Christmas Blend.' (21:03) The changing of the guard for "celebrity." (24:28) Shout out to Brandon Lake! (40:18) Listening to music is so beneficial for us. (44:11) Backwards speak and going down the 3rd rail. (47:24) Making quality red-light units affordable again. (53:39) Black Friday giveaways! (54:35) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Can I do one of your programs to gain muscle and continue with CrossFit, even if I have to cut it back? (55:46) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Any advice on gaining muscle mass while managing severe overwork and burnout? (1:09:12) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Advice on prioritizing health while managing new family and career demands. (1:16:42) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – How can I get unstuck and keep the weight off after coming off a GLP-1? (1:28:53) Related Links/Products Ment

Shawn Stevenson Eat smarter! (1:46) Emphasizing the impact of relationships on our psychology. (2:50) You get to choose what you focus on. Opening up on the loss of his father. (6:49) The difficulty is relying on others when you have a lone wolf mentality. (10:03) What the science says about relationships and what it does for our health. (13:35) Vulnerability on a podcast vs. in your personal life. (18:24) The plasticity of epigenetics and the value of vitamin D-3 supplementation. (24:09) The dream stream effects of xenoestrogens. (37:11) Your perception of your environment affects your genes more than the environment itself. (39:19) Coach behaviors, not macros and calories. (44:07) Reversing the aging process through strength training. (51:43) Choosing your own thoughts, rather than being told what to think. (54:32) Processed relationships. (58:43) Lessons learned through fatherhood. (1:02:41) The gut-wrenching moment that flipped the switch in his career path. (1:14:19) The i

Mind Pump Fit Tip: What's Better for Results, a Home Gym or Going to the Gym? (2:12) Gym 'icks'. (20:22) Money isn't everything. (23:00) Teaching kids to be more independent. (31:01) Family culture. (35:14) Bill Belichick's "odd" relationship. (38:55) The value of egg vs. whey protein. (48:24) Military standards. (50:25) Social conditioning. (53:50) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I'm a runner with a CrossFit problem. I love endurance. I love muscle, but I sure miss being lean. Any guidance? (58:31) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I'm trying to increase my calories to build muscle, but I don't want to get too lean like I have done in the past. I want to know where my calories should be, what is the best body fat percentage range for building muscle, and staying healthy? (1:10:47) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How can I progress my max lifts with the shorter rest periods in MAPS 15? (1:27:32) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – How to eat for endurance. (1:38:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ge

Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 Ways to Build Incredible Muscle and Strength You're NOT Doing. (2:58) Rocky montages = injury zone. (22:36) Mind Pump Recommends 'Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost' on Apple TV. (32:25) The damage pornography has caused to men and women. (37:30) Functional vs traditional training. (43:01) Can you think of an exercise and get stronger? (45:50) Kids say the darndest things. (48:50) Beard grooming and battling going grey. (49:48) #Quah question #1 – What are the proper steps to achieving a pull-up? (54:52) #Quah question #2 – Are deadlifts a back or leg exercise? Where would you put it in a program? (57:26) #Quah question #3 – Thoughts on workouts like Burn Bootcamp, F45, etc.? When I did strict weight training for 2 years, I saw almost no changes and got bored. (59:17) #Quah question #4 – I have the hardest time with my nutrition. I'm currently in a bulk and can't seem to eat enough. Do you have any suggestions on how to assist with that? (1:00:46) Related Links

The Best Workout, Diet, and Supplement Routine for Men Over 40 The importance of individualization and cautioning buyers of trendy fitness influencer programs. (1:35) Look good, feel good: Why 80% of the max potential is working out two days a week, and consistency is the most important thing. (5:51) The Best Workout, Diet, and Supplement Routine for Men Over 40  The Workout: What the exercises look like and why we picked them. (10:29) The Diet. (21:42) The Supplements. (29:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ** BLACK FRIDAY SALE: 60% off ALL Programs, Guides, and MODs **Code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** Mind Pump Store Joe DeFranco Volume Post Exercise Video Demos – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2645: Muscle Building & Fat Loss Shortcuts for the Over 40 Crowd With Stan Efferding Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing P

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Ultimate Muscle (NOT FAT) Building Diet. (3:15) The hidden benefits of manuka honey. (23:25) Drinking without Zbiotics sucks! (25:35) Adam openly shares his struggles with a recent Kratom withdrawal. (30:54) Previewing Adam's recent interview with Adam Lane Smith. (57:59) Shout out to Father Steve! (58:16) #ListenerCoaching call #1 –  How to lean out while managing consistent back tightness despite high activity, and whole-food eating. (1:02:27) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I've hit a weight-loss plateau, and I don't know how to overcome that. (1:20:14) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How do I know when to increase my weights, and get rid of my mid-section pooch? (1:27:53) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Using Chat GPT as a trainer vs. an experienced live trainer. (1:34:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com  Visit Man

MAPS 15 MUSCLE MOMMY Defining 'Muscle Mommy.' (2:13) Why women need to understand the benefit and power of PROPER strength training. (3:50) The myths preached to women surrounding strength training. (7:07) Cut the cardio, lift heavy, eat more, and LOSE body fat. (8:55) Muscle adds shape. (12:26) Building muscle balances your hormones. (13:09) Breaking down the MAPS 15 Muscle Mommy protocol. (15:00) What to expect when you follow GOOD strength training programming. (22:18) 60% off today! (25:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Defining 'Muscle Mommy.' (2:13) Why women need to understand the benefit and power of PROPER strength training. (3:50) The myths preached to women surrounding strength training. (7:07) Cut the cardio, lift heavy, eat more, and LOSE body fat. (8:55) Muscle adds shape. (12:26) Building muscle balances your hormones. (13:09) Breaking down the MAPS 15 Muscle Mommy protocol. (15:00) What to expect when you follow GOOD strength training programming. (22:18) 60% off today!

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to get jacked and ripped if you are a teenager. (1:56) Focusing on performance rather than what you look like in the mirror. (24:35) Pregnancy's impact on the body lasts far longer than we realized. (28:46) The value of going to a rehab facility for an addiction. (33:44) Beware of misleading headlines in studies. (36:27) The value of family mealtime. (39:50) The evolution of Vuori. (48:51) Black Friday sale is on! (54:37) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Could I be stronger by doing less? Do you think I might be overtrained? (55:35) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – What can I do to move the needle on my body fat percentage without starving myself? (1:09:19) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Seeking advice on training and nutrition strategies for a former athlete now pursuing a high-fashion modeling career. (1:24:11) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Is it possible to noticeably change my look b

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: Our favorite unconventional workout hacks. (2:22) New military technology that should terrify you. (24:34) AI's demonic spirit. (29:50) Comet or extraterrestrial? (32:12) The remarkable studies using binaural beats. (37:15) Overprescribed medications for kids. (39:14) Takeaways from Scott Donnel's course. (45:38) Joovv's CRAZY Black Friday deals! (49:14) AI can be a validation machine. (49:46) Guilty pleasures. (54:03) #Quah question #1 – What are some tips for feeling the rear delts? I watch the Mind Pump videos and end up feeling it in my side delts. I'm not sure if I need to round my back more and/or pull my shoulders back while rounding. (58:41) #Quah question #2 – How can I get stronger with squats? I'm squatting every week, but I just don't seem to make any progress. Although the reps are heavy and

Advanced Plastic Surgery with Dr. Benson Pulikkottil His background. (1:42) How success is a lot of luck and just jumping into some opportunity. Pivotal moments on his path into plastic surgery. (4:34) How he met his wife, Lily. (22:45) The MIRACULOUS grizzly bear facial reconstruction story. (27:25) The stories of burn victims he has encountered. (46:57) The future of healing. (53:01) The surgery part is challenging, but the stuff after is where it counts. (55:20) The characteristics of patients who tend to do the best. (1:02:30) Are there certain body parts you have a time window to save? (1:07:36) Exciting medical technologies on the horizon. (1:09:46) Will AI ever replace surgeons? (1:11:38) The importance of collaboration. (1:12:57) The tougher the challenge, the more rewarding it is. (1:15:55) Balancing family/work life. (1:17:05) There are other ways to be successful in life. Would he want his kids to follow in his footsteps? (1:17:53) My wife is a gangster. (1:19:27)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness MUST-DO'S if you're over 40. (2:59) Tamping down inflammation with fatty acids. (25:01) Fun Facts with Dahlia. (28:43) Halloween fun with Mind Pump. (30:00) The skill of public speaking. (37:16) Serious about sprinting. (42:38) Data on daylight savings time, and Adam's electricity usage experiment. (44:56) Selective brainwashing to reduce prison sentences? (51:14) Mind Pump Trainer's favorite partner. (55:11) Want to work for Mind Pump? (56:10) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Advice on tracking macros and finding maintenance calories. (59:02) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Using the gym to cope with/avoid emotions you haven't dealt with. (1:12:37) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How do I effectively plan workouts and select movements that go beyond just providing a "good workout" — and truly help clients see real, lasting results? Also, how do you build confidence in yourself a

The Perfect Fitness/Biohacking Day The perfect 24 hours for fitness and biohacking broken down from beginning to end. (2:13) #1 - Wake up (starts the night before after 8 hours of sleep), drink 16 ounces of water with electrolytes, and go outside to get sun (without your phone). (4:22) #2 - Eat a high-protein (30-50 grams) breakfast with some fats and berries (fiber). (7:32) #3 - Go for a 30–60-minute walk for insulin sensitivity; gratitude practice. (9:16) #4 - Eat a high-protein (30-50 grams)/starchy meal (50-75 grams carbs), drink 16 ounces of electrolyte water, and go for another 30–60-minute walk. (14:04) #5 - 60 mins later, have caffeine or pre-workout. (14:48) #6 - 90 mins later, cold dip 2-4 mins. (16:30) #7 - Red light 20 mins (10 on front and 10 on back naked), and do mobility in front of the red light. (17:36) #8 - Lift weights full-body, and another 32 ounces of electrolyte water. (18:14) #9 - Post-workout sauna 20 mins. (21:32) #10 - Post-workout meal mirrors pre-workout, bu

Mind Pump Fit Tip: 10 amazing and weird ways probiotics benefit you. (2:14) Silicon Valley espionage. (18:45) Uncomfortable experiences training clients. (28:37) Iron sharpens iron. (33:51) Prioritizing your relationship above your kids, and the importance of establishing family values/foundations. (40:28) Fostering good bacteria growth with the Green Juice from Organifi. (50:41) Must-haves when building your house. (52:33) #ListenerLive question #1 – No matter what I do, I cannot gain muscle or weight. Please help. (1:00:57) #ListenerLive question #2 – I'm looking for advice on what program to do after completing Anabolic Advanced? (1:10:28) #ListenerLive question #3 – My current life routine only allows me to go to the gym 1 day per week, and maybe some weeks I will be able to squeeze in a second until March. Is there a program that you would recommend I follow during this time span? (1:18:48) #ListenerLive question #4 – I'm having a hard time gauging my results from Muscle Mommy. I wa

Mind Pump Fit Tip: What would happen to your body if you only did 1 lift a day? (2:33) When your kids start to parent you. (18:51) The stress around birthdays and holiday planning. (21:41) What are the things that the data shows the people who are diagnosed with ADHD are worse at and better at? (26:56) Average IQ scores in every state. (38:11) Using a hot tub before lifting can increase performance. (40:44) Mind Pump Recommends ALLEN IV3RSON on Prime Video. (45:25) Why are some peptides more expensive than others? (47:12) Gyms and smoothies. (49:19) Meat sticks have been ruined forever. (57:48) #Quah question #1 – Are adduction and abduction machines actually useful? (59:49) #Quah question #2 – How do you set a goal for how much muscle to build during a certain time period? I have 6 months of "slow season," and I want to set a muscle goal instead of a weight loss goal. (1:02:51) #Quah question #3 – Are saturated fats just plain bad, or should they still be consumed in moderate quanti

 Kion Angelo Keely His main role with Kion. (2:01) How often do people cut corners? (4:05) The two paths with supplement companies —and why Kion chose the boring route. (9:10) Beating everyone with quality and education. (11:40) His greatest blind spot. (13:23) Essential amino acids vs. Whey protein powder for overcoming anabolic aging. (16:30) What makes one Omega-3 better than another? (24:10) The scientific breakdown of Omega-3s and why they are important to add to your diet. (26:08) How inflammation works, and how Omega-3s help the body heal faster. (29:44) Eating fish vs. taking a supplement, and what is the proper dose? (37:05) How to know if you have rancid fish oil. (39:12) Where they source their fish. (43:13) Busting the argument of the Omega-3 and 6s balance. (44:05) The two supplements that have a profound impact on longevity. (48:53) The hidden benefits of creatine. (49:41) The risks in the creatine space. (53:23) Leading from the front. (58:04) Methylation iss

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why you need to be careful when taking "science bros" advice. (3:06) Service makes a HUGE difference. Sal's experience at Disneyland. (17:58) The secret to rapid hair regrowth. (31:56) Caldera Lab's new hair care system. (34:13) Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction. (35:48) Cavities/gum disease and its connection to strokes. (40:50) Adam's brilliant job for kids. (44:40) Mind Pump's Black Friday Sale is live! (51:50) Thanksgiving season is here. (53:10) The most overrated/underrated Thanksgiving dish. (55:10) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to go about resetting my gut and getting myself back on the right track for longer-term health? (58:19) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you provide some advice on my lifting progress, specifically concerning muscle loss during a cutting phase? (1:07:11) #ListenerLive question #3 – How wo

Metabolic Healing vs Fat Loss: Which Comes First? Understanding the importance of your metabolic health, and defining metabolism in a nutshell. (1:58) Defining a "broken metabolism" and how it got that way. (4:09) What it feels like. (18:42) How to "fix" your metabolism. (20:04) What does that then feel like? (28:01) The success is in the setup. (29:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Mind Pump Concierge Coaching Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to save up to 35% sitewide now through January! See why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. With their 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping, and free returns, you can shop with total confidence. Shop the Our Place Holiday Sale right now! November Black Friday Deals (Nov. 1-15th): Sitewide 60% off. That includes every single MAPS program, bundle, MOD and guide. Enter the raffle now to win HUGE prizes: Bundles give you 10 entries, MAPS program gi