Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Dandapani, a Hindu priest, speaker on self development and entrepreneur. The practice of ‘Unwavering Focus’. (2:54) How can you practice concentration? (8:43) Why learning doesn’t make your wiser if you’re not implementing what you learn. (10:02) Where awareness goes, energy flows. (14:51) What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom? (19:19) The concept of learning to lean on your own spine. (23:24) What was the driving force behind him joining the monastery? The importance of the student/teacher relationship. (27:32) What does a typical day look like at the monastery? (37:27) Why your whole day is a preparation for success. (40:12) What are the steps to mastering focus? (43:56) Problems are not problems; they are subconscious patterns that need to be adjusted. (46:36) What are the results you want, how to stay concentrated to manifest it in the mind to create physically. (48:23) Understanding your purpose in life and ‘making the case’. (53:08) The ben

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using barbell complexes for building muscle AND burning fat at the same time, how to fix a chest imbalance, tools to stay disciplined when the motivation/excitement has run out, and the best investment opportunities right now and for the future. Tobacco company Philip Morris starts life insurance firm that offers discounts to smokers who quit + why Health IQ is superior if you are health driven. (4:09) Adam witnesses the GREATEST Game 7 in NHL history: How momentum is a REAL thing. (10:15) How Justin is using Organifi ‘Immunity’ to prevent a potential viral infection. (20:15) Sal and Justin taking their families to the Grand Canyon. (22:18) Adam and Catrina getaway with friends. (28:32) The outpouring of amazing baby gifts Adam has received from fans and sponsors. (31:30) Mind Pump back on the road!! Limited tickets are available at Vuori flagship in Enc

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about warming up and working up to working weight, the pros and cons of going barefoot, the surplus/deficit protocol for bulking and the four most famous people they would want on the podcast. Are film ratings more accurate today?? (4:59) Four Sigmatic had Adam at chocolate. His new favorite item from their product line. (7:24) The Rolex of blue-blocking glasses: Felix Gray having a special sale! The important role sleep plays in fat loss. (9:48) Nostalgia at its finest: Yes, there is still one Blockbuster left! (16:34) Is Luminary, the latest "Netflix for podcasts," worth it? (19:18) MMA fighter Joyce Vieira beats up man accused of sexual harassment during beach photoshoot. (32:21) Dr. Integrity is at it again…The dangers of health/fitness professionals promoting the wrong things for clicks and self-promotion. (36:52) Larry Wheels latest extreme strength feat. (41:45)

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Max Schmarzo of Strong by Science. Mind Pump recommends The Jordan Harbinger Show with Mike Posner. (2:43) Nothing will check your ego harder than hearing yourself talk for the first time. How everyone starts somewhere. (4:54) The losing battle of the scarcity mindset. (7:11) The two schools of thought when it comes to force production. (16:21) The aesthetics of movement: The concept of motor unit synchronization. (22:05) How it’s not the sport that matters, it’s the movement that matters. (26:16) Does Lebron James really perform poor squats?? How general fitness is not the same as athletic fitness. (31:59) The power of big data is in the granularity. (35:35) How it’s about making things applicable. (43:30) Why ideas are stupid, actions are awesome. (47:25) The importance of data to cater to your athletes. (50:07) The concept of percentage of drop off. (53:01) What are some effective ways to maximize/improve your length-tension relationship? (1:06:25) Breaking

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about rebounding after a day of eating like crap, adjusting training intensity to balance lack of sleep, frequently asked questions that have become annoying over time, and the most important pieces of advice for someone who is about to open up their own gym. How TV shows of the past didn’t portray the future very well. (5:37) Recap of Mind Pump & Mimosas event. (9:40) Come see the guys LIVE May 10th at Vuori flagship store in Encinitas, CA. (14:40) Mind Pump Easter recap: Skinny Dipped almonds, spending time with family and defining what worship is. (16:40) Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Unicorn Plan’. (27:13) How upcoming tech IPOs could affect the Bay Area housing market. (29:43) The yodeler who sued Yahoo. (31:45) Game Boy turns 30. (36:49) Sports talk: San Jose Sharks force game 7 in the NHL Playoffs + the economic impact of a team winning a championship. (40:01

In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin go into detail about the newest MAPS program... P.E.D. This is by far the most advanced of all the MAPS programs and they go into detail why it was created, who it is for and how the program is set up.  Fitness influencers’ photoshopping their photos, what’s next??!! How no one likes to be bamboozled + the rhyme and reason behind the MAPS method. (1:42) Why P.E.D. was created? (8:35) How programming has become a lost art in the world of bodybuilding. (13:20) The benefits of running this type of program in comparison to a typical body part split? (18:05) The importance of phasing your workouts + how the program is set up. (28:53) Who is this program for? (31:24) The ‘Two Levels’ of lifter + the addition of ‘Deload Movements’. (36:45) Cardio free programming! (41:29) The meaning behind the name + breaking down the different phases. (43:18) People Mentioned Frank Zane (@officialfrankzane)  Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger)  Twitter Serge Nubret Franco Columbu Official (@f

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Mike McCastle, a four-time world record holder who performs amazing feats of strength and performance.  In 2015 he shattered the Guinness World Record for 'Most Pull-ups in 24 hours' by completing 5,804 pull-ups, all while wearing a 30 pound pack! Mike is the founder of the Twelve Labors Project, a charitable initiative driven by a purposeful mission to push the limits of human potential in hopes of inspiring others to explore their own capacity for greatness. What exactly does he do right now for business? (3:00) How does he cue the general population to do an exercise? The importance of maximizing their value. (7:26) Has tension training played an important role in the feats he has done? (11:01) Why with most methods, he does them on himself first. (12:55) You either use it or lose it: The benefits of end-range training. (15:57) The early mistakes he made as a trainer. Why soreness doesn’t equal progress. (17:52) His ‘Train often, test seldom’ mentality.  (1

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the age a child can start working out in the gym with a parent, how to choose the best morning routine, cryotherapy and ice baths for recovery and the benefits of meditation. Adam’s new Organifi ‘pre-podcast’ stack: Pure and Immunity. (3:45) How do we get wealthy people to want to do more good things?? Cater to their ego. (10:50) Is old man strength a real thing?? (16:07) Carl's Jr. is testing out a CBD burger in honor of 4/20, BANG Energy class action says drinks don’t provide ‘Body-Rocking Fuel’ & MORE. Why quality always has staying power. (19:22) The new trend: Being ‘authentic’. (30:40) Joe Rogan vs. Media Matters. (36:06) 3D-printed heart made using a human patient's cells. (40:12) Justin introduces Sal to new rock music. (45:27) U.S. doctors accused of trading prescriptions for sex and cash in a major scandal. How just because you have a Ph.D.

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about controlling massive hunger when going through MAPS Anabolic, what each of their diets looked like when they were in their best physical shape, mental health and the fitness industry and the value of interning for "influencers." The benefits of testing if you’re nutrient deficient before supplementation using Everly Well. (3:56) Mind Pump: Getting you to break up with your workout partner + the dogma behind exercise. (15:26) Sal and Jessica getting after it at the new 49ers Fit gym. (22:45) Mind Pump gearing up for their next live event at the Vuori Flagship store. (25:54) Adam losing sleep over the greatest comeback in NBA history + is he getting a little lonely in the bedroom? (29:02) The guys ragging on Sal over his new family pet. (36:06) Notre Dame Cathedral fire donations near $1B. The belief in something that is bigger than yourself. (37:04) Fecal transplant

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Joe Kudla, founder and CEO of Vuori Clothing. Five years ago Vuori was just an idea. Today Vuori can be found in Nordstrom, REI and shipped worldwide when ordered from their website. Joe has a fascinating story of multiple business ventures, some successful, others failures that have led to Vuori Clothing's "overnight success." Joe tells a good story and in this episode he tells of a strange run-in with a psychic woman who nudged him to take a leap of faith that ultimately catapulted the company. Even if you don't believe in psychics, this story may just make you believe a little bit... Vuori Clothing is the preferred attire of the Mind Pump Team. It looks, fits and feels amazing. You can check it out at vuoriclothing.com/mindpump (Be sure to use the code on this page for 25% off your first order... a Mind Pump exclusive discount!). Mind Pump recommends The Jordan Harbinger Show. (3:38) How if you don’t make good products in this day in age, what’s the point. (

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the signs of overtraining, balancing pushing the limit with doing the minimum necessary to elicit change, social media influencers who hide their steroid use and the most embarrassing thing they have witnessed in a gym. Why does everything have CBD in it now?? (5:53) Follow up on the spread of ‘Rhabdo’ cases in the medical field due to extreme workouts. (12:06) Adam’s “Read, write and row” epic fail. How exercise and movement light up the whole brain and foster creativity. (19:33) Sal the ‘Drama Queen’ and pissing off his daughter. (24:00) How Butcher Box now has add-ons on top of your scheduled box. (26:15) The Disneyland for Fitness, 49ers Fit Gym. (29:02) Happy Tax Day! Here are some infuriating ways the Government spends your money. (36:00) Why you should start your lift with a good negative, to get a good positive. How context matters. (38:40) #Quah

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go into depth about cardio... the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to burning fat. What kind of cardio works best? How much cardio is ideal? Is there ever a time you should avoid cardio? All of these questions are answered so that you can get the maximum efficiency and benefit from your workouts. What needs to happen for your body to be able to tap into its stored energy (aka body fat)? (6:37) The dangerous ‘rat race’ we get ourselves into in regards to calorie intake and excess cardio. (7:58) What determines if something is cardio or resistance training? (12:50) The benefits of cardiovascular activity. (14:25) The different types of cardio and the pros/cons of each: (20:10) HIIT (High-intensity interval training). (21:06) LIIS (Low-intensity steady-state cardio). (30:08) Not doing any cardio at all, yet doing proper resistance training. (44:08) The Mind Pump cardio prescription. (56:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! C

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to build the abs in order to see them at a higher body fat percentage, whether lifting weights is too much for a sedentary person getting started with fitness, going from high volume training to low volume training, and reaching fitness goals while struggling with an eating disorder. Getting rewarded for living a healthy lifestyle with ‘Health IQ’. (3:30) Mind Pump reinstating their opinion on CrossFit after the Dana Bailey health scare. (6:44) Sal on a recent episode of ‘Iron Crew Podcast’ and tells a story he has tried to forget. (20:37) Netflix sued by 'Choose Your Own Adventure' book publisher over 'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch'. (26:11) Tarantulas on a plane!! The black market for exotic creatures. (27:59) Feds charge 2 dozen in billion dollar Medicare brace scam. (34:46) Adam continuing the stir the ‘mastermind’ pot. (39:02) #Quah question #1 - H

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the most over-used, least effective movements in the gym, how to improve the mind to muscle connection, if when sick or getting sick it is better to push through and work out to boost the immune system or just take it easy, and Sal and Justin's #1 piece of advice regarding fatherhood for Adam. Mind Pump living the brand: How Sal uses cordyceps, from Four Sigmatic, for ultimate performance in the gym, which adaptogen to use for a given situation, unique ways to use the Organifi plant protein powder & MORE. (4:52) Arya Saffaie takes the sword! The guys talk about his latest first place win + the ultimate home security weapon. (10:16) The new pet at the Di Stefano household: Giving your child responsibility and purpose. (17:31) The importance of doing mobility to keep from feeling stiff and rigid. The amazing potential of the body to adapt. (23:47) The ‘space rac

In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin speak with Hal Elrod. Hal has an incredible story. Hit head-on by a drunk driver at age 20, he actually died, his heart stopping for 6 minutes. When he woke from his coma he was told by doctors that he would never walk again. Hal did walk again and wrote the bestselling book The Miracle Morning and became one of the highest rated keynote speakers in America. Then he nearly died again in 2016. With his kidneys, lungs, and heart on the verge of failing, he was diagnosed with a very rare and aggressive form of cancer. Defying the odds, he is now cancer free and has written a new book, The Miracle Equation which is now available for pre-order. By purchasing his book and sending the receipt to miracleequation@gmail.com you will receive valuable training bonuses that Hal has created exclusively for this book launch. Also, check out his podcast Achieve Your Goals with Hal Elrod. Escaping death 3 times! The car accident that changed his life. (4:09) Living by the 5 minute rule.

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about breaking through plateaus by manipulating reps or exercises, how meditation can help gains in the gym, the benefits of cycling on & off creatine and changing clients with unhealthy behaviors. Keep your friends close and enemies closer…Sal visits Lulu lemon decked out in Vuori. The importance of being picky with the people you chose to do business with. (3:59) The Bezos divorce settlement is the biggest in history. (9:48) More trouble in Hollywood land…Writers Guild vs. agents, Netflix vs. Disney & MORE. (13:06) Knowledge vs. experience and the importance of knowing the context when it comes to reading studies. (29:47) Updates on Catrina’s pregnancy. (39:48) #Quah question #1 – To break through a plateau in my training, should I change up the exercises I’m doing or reps? (44:58) #Quah question #2 – How can meditation help your gains in the gym? (5

In this entertaining episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with retired comedian Lisa Lampanelli. Lisa has had a 30+ year career and was known for her edgy, insult comedy. She has roasted well known celebrities including Chevy Chase, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner and even Donald Trump. Her comedy album "Back to the Drawing Board" was nominated for Best Comedy Album at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. She has appeared in numerous movies, been a contestant on The Celebrity Apprentice and appeared on the Tonight Show. She announced her retirement from comedy in 2018 on the Howard Stern Show.  Lisa is now a life coach, storyteller and workshop leader. You can learn more about Lisa at lisalampanelli.com. The ‘San Jose Nightmare’ show explained. (3:54) Why you should get out of things before you ‘hate’ them. (7:38) What does she think of the current political climate? (9:40) The ‘dark side’ of comedy. (10:34) What was the impetus that got her to lose all the weight? Why you have to feel it to heal it. (12:52) Her tr

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of quick gym sessions, maintaining gains after discontinuing steroid use, techniques to sell personal training and one thing they firmly believe to be true that everyone disagrees with. The guys of Mind Pump aging with grace. (3:42) The massive growth of the ‘influencer’ space and potential backlash. How just because someone has 1 million followers doesn’t mean they provide value or have real power. (10:42) The wild wild west of advertising online. (22:33) Is diet more important than exercise for maintaining weight loss? New study weighs in. (25:30) Sal’s ‘high-rep’ deadlift workout + getting caught up in ‘ego’ lifting. (28:26) Do you have limited space and want to work out at home?? Time to look into getting a PRx Performance kit. (34:03) The benefits of using machines to connect to your muscles. (36:21) Updates on Catrina’s pregnancy. (41:

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the value of decline presses to lift the breasts, whether foods like Halo Top give people an excuse to overeat and create a bad relationship with food, the benefits of massage therapy for training, mentality and recovery and their immediate first impression of the other 3 mind pump partners. Is there truly a market out there for breast milk? Plus, the theory behind women with large breasts. (4:43) Mind Pump checks themselves on their definition of ‘powerbuilding’. (9:39) Red light therapy for muscle growth and peak physical performance using Joovv. (16:18) How Sal uses the ‘gold juice’ from Organifi to recover from a hard workout. (20:56) The internet needs new rules and Mark Zuckerberg wants to write them. How less liberty does not equal more safety. (22:16) The NEW and IMPROVED Mind Pump Media website + the updated ‘30 Days of Coaching’. (29:30) Marvel breaks th

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Jim Kwik, a world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance. Having worked with A-List celebrities and billionaires, Jim entertains and educates with a steady stream of fascinating anecdotes while providing actionable techniques you can take away to immediately improve the function of your brain. Must listen: Jordan Harbinger podcast episode with Clint Watts. (2:21) How your phone is messing with your mind: The 4 ‘digital demon’ challenges we face today. (4:36) Jim’s ‘superhero’ origin story: The boy with the broken brain. (22:40) How questions are the answers: The 3 questions you should be asking yourself. (54:51) The D.R.E.A.M.S. acronym explained. (1:07:28) Has he had any ‘ah-ha’ moments from his dreams? (1:22:49) What was the most impactful thing he has learned from the celebrities he has worked with? (1:26:55) The 10 things you should do to ‘jump start’ your brain. (1:30:50) Why the same level of thinking that caused your