Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

The male is under siege. Environmental and social factors are contributing to the decline of testosterone and the role men have traditionally played. The alpha male was once king, but is he now on the endangered list? What will stop this downhill slide? Growing a bushy beard? Probably, not. However, Sal, Adam & Justin offer some advice to those men who would like to cling onto their manhood.

How do you know you have become famous on Instagram? Adam clues you in on a "foolproof" rule of thumb that let's you know when you have "made it."

GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) are getting a lot of attention these days. Do GMOs represent "better living through science" or are they "frankenfoods" that have long-term ill-effects that we don't even know about? While the truth is not yet fully known, find out the bet that Sal, Adam and Justin are making with their own personal health.

Sal puts Adam and Justin on the spot, goading them to reveal embarrassing things they have done to other people in the gym and elsewhere. In this episode you will hear their cringe-inducing confessions.

UFC fighters Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz recently failed drug tests, one for anabolic steroids and one for marijuana. Sal, Adam and Justin dive deeper in the pros, cons and politics of drug testing and also explore the ridiculousness of regarding celebrities as role models.

This week Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about prohormones, stress and nutrient timing posted on the MindPump Instagram (@mindpump) page. Now that Q&A is a regular part of MindPump, keep the questions coming!

Almost every gym has a few ignoramuses and self-absorbed pricks who totally disregard common courtesy and gym etiquette. In this episode, Sal, Justin and Adam call these jokers and their selfish behavior out. Oh, and by the way, if you are one of these people, stop being a dick.

Who can get enough of Adam's personal grooming habits? Apparently we can't! If French tips weren't enough, in this episode Justin shares his story of doing battle with a band of invading squirrels and the conversation soon degrades into a candid discussion about Adam's personal hygiene.

How prevalent is the use of steroids in sports? Are they as dangerous as they are made out to be? Was Lance Armstrong a cheater or was he just a high profile victim of a political witch hunt? MindPump takes on the controversial topic of steroids in this sure to be debated episode.

We posted a request for listener questions on Instagram (@mindpump) and you responded en force. In fact, we received so many questions that we couldn't begin to answer them all. So here is the first round of many more Q & A Friday episodes to come. If your question didn't make this episode, then just keep listening. We are bound to get to it in a future broadcast.

Mindpump, mindpumpradio.com, Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge, social media, anarchy, free market, online education, free market, decentralization, online universities, 4 year degrees, Technology is growing lightening fast. With this growth comes both tremendous opportunity and a dark side. In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin explore where the information age is taking us and how to take advantage of the opportunity it offers.

It was bound to happen but why at this critical time? Adam was just ready to go into the photo studio to bare everything for the MindPump listeners and then this single negative review derailed the whole thing...

Cannabis (AKA Marijuana) is a huge subject nowadays and public opinion has changed DRASTICALLY over the last 5 years. What does MindPump think about cannabis? Should it be legalized? What does the science say about cannabis and health? In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin will answer all these questions and a lot more.

Just how far will people go to lose weight? Pretty damn far... When people divert the effort they put into ridiculous weight loss and diet fads into educating themselves about what REALLY works, losing fat becomes far easier. In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin take this topic head-on so be prepared to hear the truth raw and unedited.

Just exactly who are Sal, Adam & Justin? Where did they come from and what led them to join forces to create MindPump? One was a bovine mammary extraction technician. Can you guess who? In this episode all is revealed..

What's with Adam's toenails? When you find out what he does with his toenails and why, you'll be blown away because it defies all manly reason.

It is a widely held belief that eating five or six meals a day will increase metabolism and help feed muscle growth. Is this fact or is this just bro science? If you are carting around tupperware containers so that you can eat every 2-3 hours you will definitely want to listen to this episode.

Our episode on CrossFit (006: Why we don't CrossFit) stirred up the attention of CrossFit through their official Instagram page. While we were honored that they even knew we existed, they didn't seem to feel the same way about us! Needless to say, some heated debate ensued which we reveal in this edgy episode.

Sal, Adam and Justin have years of combined experience working in and managing gyms. Needless to say, they have witnessed some very strange (and sometimes downright disturbing) behavior over the years. In this episode they detail some of the weirdest things they have seen.

There is no denying that there are many incredibly fit and built athletes who CrossFit. There is also no denying that CrossFit is brutally hard and will tax a person’s physical and emotional abilities to the limit and beyond. For those people who want to achieve optimal fitness, health and muscle growth, is CrossFit as good as it is popular? The Raw Truth may shock you!...