Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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

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 pros & cons of training with a weighted vest, the benefit to mixing powerlifting with bodybuilding, the diet trend that has had the most adverse effect on society and their Enneagram type. Why Justin is a water ‘snob’. (5:54) Recap: Mind Pump Episode 1000 Extravaganza! (8:09) Justin takes the family to an air show. (11:30) Daily use of high potency marijuana linked to higher rates of psychosis, study finds. (18:42) How NED stands out above the rest when it comes to the quality of CBD. (23:03) Walgreens to sell CBD products in 1,500 stores. (25:02) Mind Pump recommends Unsolved on Netflix: The ‘Golden Era’ of rap. (27:27) Ben Pakulski and the carnivore diet: The case of just because you can, doesn’t mean you should. (34:55) The overall price comparison and benefits of Butcher Box. (39:15) Spring cleaning at the Schafer household. (43:35) #Quah que

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin are joined by a live studio audience for a special 1,000th episode event. Starting with their usual banter they discuss Justin's Thunderbird flight (how many G's did he pull and did he puke???), current events and a walk down Mind Pump's memory lane. Then they take 14 questions from the audience for a robust Quah, covering all manner of topics such as what is in store for Mind Pump, surprising benefits from starting the podcast, the legacy they would like to leave and many more. Justin tells all about his F-16 fighter jet experience. (4:50) California couple finds a hidden camera in their Airbnb rental. The disruptive nature of the share economy. (29:17) Man awarded $80M in the lawsuit claiming Roundup causes cancer. (34:30) 2 new limited edition Reese's peanut butter cups coming + Cardinals to incorporate 'phone breaks' in meetings. (36:50) Facebook is developing a cryptocurrency for WhatsApp transfers, sources say. (40:05) Man stole $122m from Facebook and Google by se

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about use weight lifting and cardio (or HIIT) in the same session, how fasting can be used during a bulk, the devillianization of sugar by some fitness professionals and how to measure metabolism.   The evolution of Adam’s Q&A’s on Instagram, the value it provides and the people he has met through doing them. (3:59) Why Justin is in a state of ‘fight or flight.’ (8:12) The evolution of animation and the subliminal messages within these old video games/movies. (9:54) Mind Pump recommends Love, Death & Robots on Netflix. (17:13) How to use Smoothie Box shakes to make ‘cool’ treats for yourself and your kids! (19:16) Proud Dad alert: Sal’s daughter wins ‘Young Author” award + the importance of developing skills through practice. (23:37) Will Apple TV+ finally take down Netflix?? The streaming wars are getting crazier and the guys speculate/predict who wil

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the value chocolate milk has as a post-workout drink, whether stimulant free pre-workouts are worth taking, good questions to ask or qualifications to look for when hiring a personal trainer and the business of opening and managing a gym. Mind Pump’s 1,000th episode extravaganza! The truth behind if it takes 10,000 hours to become a master at anything + the value of effective communication. (3:28) Keep calm and abstain. (24:42) Why it's NOT ok for us to say a food is good or bad? (33:00) #Quah question #1 – Chocolate milk is said to be the go-to drink after a workout. Do you believe that’s true? Wouldn’t all the added sugar offset any health benefits it has or is it an acceptable blend of protein and carbs? (45:45) #Quah question #2 – Are stimulate free pre-workouts worth taking? If so, what brands? (56:29) #Quah question #3 – When looking for a trainer, what are

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about Adam's road from chunky to IFBB pro and the techniques he used to sculpt his body for maximum aesthetic appeal. Humans are naturally attracted to a symmetrical, well shaped body and by using focused muscle building techniques anyone can improve the symmetry of their body. These tools are described in detail in this episode and featured in the MAPS Aesthetic program available at mapsfitnessproducts.com. Adam’s road from chunky to IFBB pro: Gaining traction and building an audience on social media via his transformation, the programming he followed to get there & MORE. (3:32) Training for aesthetics the RIGHT way and how to sculpt the perfect body. (33:20) Phase 1: ‘Strength’ - To build maximal strength and Central Nervous System (CNS) adaptation for a granite-hard look. (38:40) The importance and science behind ‘Focus Sessions’. (43:05) Phase 2: ‘Size’ - To build full round muscle bellies. (47:36) Phase 3: ‘Sharpen’ - Maximizing the pump you get in the gym.

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises they hate but are good to do, what Mind Pump will do if science disproves frequency in favor of volume, the importance for a personal trainer to be in shape and tips on not being so socially awkward. Justin is going to the “danger zone”! (4:56) Recap of Mind Pump’s “Mastering the Sale” training at Red Dot Fitness. (11:11) Update on Mind Pump & Mimosas. (15:49) Checking your egos and getting back to your ‘why’. (16:54) The growing wave of youth who are abstaining + discussion over Amanda Bucci’s recent post on being in a polyamorous relationship. (21:51) How Sal used Four Sigmatic cordyceps to keep his stamina/energy up throughout his most recent all-day workout. (36:21) The importance of ‘Digital Wellness’ and creating practices around technology. (37:55) The weird world of vegan YouTube stars is imploding. (45:57) #Quah question #1 – What

With summer only 3 months away, many of us begin to focus on how to lose our winter fat in the fastest way possible. The trick is to take it off as quickly as possible but to avoid the downsides associated with most diets... a slower metabolism, plateaus and a rebound. In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about 3 key things you must do to successfully and efficiently take off that extra fat and to set yourself up for long-term success. The importance of communication, keeping it simple, when explaining concepts to the masses. (1:21) Step 1: Building the metabolism FIRST. (6:30) Step 2: Understanding the law of thermodynamics. (22:51) Step 3: Hitting your macronutrient targets and breaking down protein/fats & carbohydrates. (44:23) People Mentioned: Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness)  Instagram Jim Kwik (@jimkwik)  Instagram Dr Gabrielle Lyon, DO (@drgabriellelyon)  Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek)  Instagram Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour)  Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotio

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about modifications to training/programming for training early morning vs training late afternoon, BFR bands, accountability practices, tools and methods to keep clients motivated and on track and when they think their sons will overtake them in strength. Adam’s allergies are at it again! (3:52) Yes, you heard that correctly, Justin had a tumor on his adrenals and he named it. (7:40) BBQ’s, endless Taco Tuesdays and Butcher Box. (9:33) Layne Norton will not let things go. The guys discuss his recent post on artificial sweeteners. (12:45) Unique visual stimulation may be a new treatment for Alzheimer’s. (15:23) Drinking very hot tea nearly doubles the risk of esophageal cancer, study says. (21:21) This Japanese company wants to 3D-print custom sushi for each diner. (29:05) Excellent! A third Bill and Ted movie has been confirmed. (30:58) Mind Pump recommends ‘T

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the what constitutes overtraining, how to handle clients that are very deconditioned or have mobility issues, what they preach that they don’t practice enough and whether or not they will encourage their children to go to college. Organifi Pure gets the guys on FIRE and ready to go! (4:43) When did Adam start to lose his ‘luxurious’ locks? (6:30) Is brand loyalty still alive? Most Amazon brands are duds, not disrupters, study finds. Why quality matters, the importance of reviews & MORE. (13:19) Will Netflix go under?? Disney officially owns 21st Century Fox. The guys speculate on the fallout. (24:40) The future of gaming. Google unveils gaming platform Stadia, a competitor to Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. (27:08) The new frontier of Digital Wellness and creating practices around technology. (29:11) Housekeeping notes: Mind Pump switching platforms, new website &a

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Sanjay Rawal, a filmmaker with a fascinating story. The history of the 3100 race. (4:40) Why running has never gone out of favor. The evolution of marathon running. (8:25) How do ancestral people run compared to modern westerners? (12:11) What is the spiritual connection to running? (14:00) Why do other spiritual teachers/practices try to separate the physical from the spiritual? (17:50) What type of person does this kind of race attract? (20:57) Why you should workout to love yourself, not because you hate your body. (22:43)   How did he meet Sri Chinmoy and what was it like following his practices? (26:28) The importance of finding joy through the exertion. (31:30) Who made the biggest impact on him that he has met so far? (34:54) How did he figure out his passion for film making? (37:52) What is the purpose of abstaining from meat if we evolved to run down our food? (41:10) How your diet is highly based on your genetics. (47:03) The major similarities betwe

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 misconceptions some people have about the difference between men’s and women’s training and nutrition, training your weaker side, how to maintain fitness without gaining more size and the most important things to keep in mind as an online trainer. The many benefits and durability of Felix Gray glasses. (4:38) That one time Sal got laser eye surgery. (8:00) The people of Ned doing things the RIGHT way + why quality matters. (10:58) Update on the Noxzema girl: Rebecca Gayheart in a threesome sex tape. (18:44) Why Adam is convinced Billions is the best show on TV. (20:58) The Wire: shows that changed the landscape of television. (24:05) Mind Pump recommends Waco - The Rules of Engagement on Prime Video. (25:48) Harvard University uncovers DNA switch that controls genes for whole-body regeneration. Would you want to be immortal? (29:18) Mind Pump ‘St. Pa

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin catch up with good friend Max Lugavere where they discuss social media strategy, the dangers of plastics, Max's mother who recently passed and a lot more. What has he learned to ‘hack the algorithm’ when it comes to social media? (3:24) Why he wants people to cultivate their own internal compass when it comes to the foods they eat. (7:18) What is his take on ‘there is no bad food’ movement? (12:30) His recent obsession with the endocrine system and what disrupts it. (15:14) The benefits of the ‘guilty till proven innocent’ model when it comes to testing the chemicals in our food. (26:10) Does he have a hierarchy that he lives by or advises to people? (33:37) Why he reaches for HIGH quality foods on a daily basis. (36:40) Is there a correlation between poor brain health and obesity? (42:15) Max opens up about his mom’s passing, his researching process and why there is no such thing as a one size fits all diet. (46:37) Has he done any reading/research with autism and vacci

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training for strength vs. hypertrophy and the benefits and drawbacks of each, preventing low back pain while playing sports, overcoming a negative body image while bulking and the biggest pitfalls of a reverse diet and how to best avoid them. The many different, yet beneficial uses of Joovv light therapy. (4:05) Two companies, including Blackstone Labs, charged in an illegal dietary supplements scheme. Why a few bad seeds ruin it for everyone. (13:20) China promises to throw steroid users in prison in 2019. (18:38) Adam’s first take on the hot trending YouTube channel, Brute Strength. (27:40) How macadamia nut milk is the tits, especially combined with Organifi gold juice. (31:28) Mind Pump’s take on “Operation Varsity Blues” scandal. (32:20) Three or more eggs a week increase your risk of heart disease and early death, study says. (36:54) #Quah question

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about Turkish Get Ups, the benefits of doing isometric exercises, social isolation and its impact on health and the failures that taught them the greatest lessons in life. Mind Pump’s favorite commercials of the 90s. (3:40) What 90s fashion trend do the guy's hope doesn’t come back? (6:21) Where did the kids of the 80s/90s learn how to dance? (9:30) Mind Pump recommends Waco: The Rules of Engagement on Prime Video. (11:13) How fueling your body with proper nutrition (i.e. Smoothie Box) after a workout can aid in the recovery process. (12:33) New product alert! New ‘mint’ flavored Skinny Dipped almonds. (16:43) Updates on Justin’s Little League T-ball team, not playing favorites, teaching the fundamentals & MORE. (18:40) The U.S. grounds the Boeing 737 Max aircraft — what that means for air travelers. (27:30) Virtue signaling at its finest…NYC public schools adopting

Now that the ketogenic diet has gone mainstream, an entire industry of supplements, processed foods and gurus has sprung up around it. It has even made sardines popular again! But is the keto diet the best diet for you or are there pitfalls you need to watch out for? In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the keto diet, their experience with it, why it may not be for everyone and why it may, in fact, be making a lot of people fat. What is Mind Pump’s “go-to” work out music? (2:08) Why do we crave sweets when we’re stressed? Study. (11:47) Why is Keto making everyone fat?! The backlash of the 2018 fad diet of the year. (14:40) Why the Keto diet is one of the oldest in existence. (16:48)  The reasons the Keto diet became so popular and why it is NOT for everyone. (26:54) Why the Ketogenic diet is making you FAT + the science of the ‘binge effect’. (36:20) Why context and awareness trump everything. (46:50) People Mentioned: Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog)  Instagram Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2)