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 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) 

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about escaping the “living for the weekend” mindset when it comes to food, how to get clients to eat more when they severely undereat, how to define and achieve success and the times they have failed clients. What is the ‘Halo Effect’ and how does it pertain to celebrities? (5:18) Health IQ by state: How someone’s knowledge about fitness and health can correlate to their health literacy. (12:27) Justin’s upcoming ‘jet fighter’ experience + when was his last physical?! (16:15) That one time Sal had a bad prostate exam + will Adam finally get that coffee enema if he loses the contest to Ben Greenfield? (18:20) Updates on Adam’s swimming protocol: What currently has him excited + has he seen any detriments to his weightlifting? (20:40) Why Justin is trying to be more ‘powerful’ when it comes to his training. (24:40) Why Sal is going ‘keto’ again. (28:07) The bene

Mark Mastrov is back in the Mind Pump Media studios to speak with Sal, Adam and Justin about his large scale projects in fitness, the NBA and Esports and the business philosophy that has led to his massive success. The fallout and response from their first podcast. (4:18) Does he think there will be a time when 24 Hour Fitness reaches back out to him to collaborate again? (6:02) What is the biggest challenge for running a big box gym today vs. 20 years ago? (7:09) Does he believe part of the formula for retaining members is by getting them into a nutrition program within the first 30 days? (9:42) Is a lot of the growth coming from ‘boutique’ gyms? (11:22) Why the key to the game is the referral network. (13:15) What is it that the gyms with the most usage do differently than others? (14:54) How big of a role do the sales or training staff play in terms of the success of the gym? (18:45) What makes him stay away from buying up Orangetheory’s or a region/area? (20:50) Where does he see the most exciting growth

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 impact of sprint intervals on leg strength gains, the importance of sleep and exercise and when to choose one over the other, the greater threat to health, inactivity vs bad food habits and how to keep clients accountable. Why remakes of most movies suck. (3:42) The Mind Pump Cook-off featuring Butcher Box. The benefits of planning and structure when it comes to your diet. (9:41) How Adam’s mobility journey has finally become fun. (11:55) Mind Pump recommends ‘Transformer’ from Prime Video. (15:58) The value extreme personalities provide to society. (21:57) Brands vs. Retailers: Who comes out on top and does this threaten innovation? (26:14) Why trainers are Mind Pumps’ people. (41:08) Incredible Instagram statistics you NEED to know. (42:00) #Quah question #1 – Do sprint intervals increase the strength gains of your legs or are they just more cardio

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the pros and cons of low carb bulking, the new T-Nation article on foam rolling, the P.volve trend and diets based off of DNA tests.  How the guys have been obsessed with muscle since they were kids. (3:52) Age of the autosexual: the people sexually attracted to themselves. (9:45) Mind Pump recommends Dawn Wall on Prime Video. The exciting factors of human psychology. (14:12) How Vuori is crushing the ‘athleisure’ market + the risk you take attaching yourself to brands you don’t know a whole lot about. (19:51) Must listen: Alex Jones on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Mind Pump goes down the third rail on conspiracy theories. (30:36) Giants CEO Larry Baer takes leave of absence in light of taped scuffle with his wife. (37:05) Pre-sale alert! Organifi ‘immunity’. (42:01) Update on Adam’s swimming protocol + Catrina’s training while being pregnant. (44:37) #Quah q

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with Tommy Sobel of Brick (www.gobricknow) about developing a more healthy relationship with tech. How he aimed to make science cool again. His background and humble beginnings. (4:02) Is Hollywood freaking out over these YouTube stars and are movie theaters a thing of the past? (10:12) What has he seen since leaving the studio industry? (12:25) What brought him to what he is doing now? (15:21) Will technology become an all or nothing thing? (17:52) What does he potentially see from kids using tech at early ages? (21:51) The movement and mission behind Brick. (23:37) Why you must structure your life to create a world of ‘Digital Wellness’. (30:32) Why most people feel they do not have a problem. (34:30) Does he feel depressed people are more likely to use their phone or is his finding that screen time usage is actually contributing to the issue of depression or anxiety? (38:50) How will he breakthrough with the current generation of kids today who are born into te

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 best way to break through a training plateau, the effects of daily consumption of energy drinks, the best way to approach nutrition with a family member who had a serious health scare and if skin issues like acne automatically indicate food sensitivities. Coffee + NED = Perfect combination. Why being hyper wired is NOT always good for performance. (5:00) Does cannabis help cure cancer? How at the end of the day antidote is not evidence. (8:07) Mind Pump Recommends Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Green Book, now streaming. (15:15) Why Sal couldn’t sleep two days after watching Free Solo. The guys breakdown the types of people that do these kinds of feats. (17:45) The benefits of being able to test yourself at home, using tests from Everly Well. (27:38) Why individualization is the future (i.e. the A.I. Diet). (35:25) #Quah question #1 – What is

Want to look great with your shirt off or wearing a bikini this summer? To reach this goal the time to start is NOW! In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five steps you can take to achieve your best body by summer. Has Justin has gone full ‘Dr. Brown’ from Back to the Future? (2:16) Do the guys of Mind Pump have doppelgangers? (4:10) The War of Immersion: The attention economy & how focus is the new IQ. (7:15) The Five Most Important Steps to Your Best Body by Summer. (14:36) #1 – Learn to track your food. (16:40) #2 - Learn to track your movement. (28:15) #3 – You must eat LESS calories than what your body consumes. (40:00) #4 – PROPER training & lift weights. (49:21) #5 – The importance of having a sleep practice/routine. (57:34) People Mentioned: Coach Danny Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga)  Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Behind the Curve | Netflix FatSecret - Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker for Weight Lo

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it pays to deload the entire body if only certain muscles feel overtrained, the frequency at which correctional/repatterning movements should be performed, how to practice the skill of running and tips on being an authentic influencer and how to spot the fake ones. PRx Performance has a brand new ‘finish’ to their squat racks. Find out why Justin is angry about it. (3:55) What are Mind Pump’s favorite machines? Plus, what is their ‘dream’ gym set-up? (7:54) The worst offenders in the steam room. (15:00) The importance of relationship building, why everything is not meant to be faster and cheaper & why personal trainers are the evangelists against the battle to beat obesity. (17:04) Sal’s daughter tries the Organifi green juice for the first time. (33:50) #Quah question #1 – When doing full body splits and feeling over trained on a certain mus

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about fixing persistent lower back pain that comes from deadlifting, dealing with awkwardness during rest times when training quiet clients, the value of working out for only 30 to 40 minutes and dealing with the “negative” effects of increased self awareness. Giving Doug the props he deserves. Macadamia nut milk + Smoothie Box = Money! (3:49) Coach Sal gives Adam some tips to improve his stamina in the pool using cordyceps. (11:55) Adam shares the newest technique he has implemented into his swimming protocol. (13:49) The Age of Tech: Samsung’s newest “fold phone”+ will Apple be able to compete with the innovation? (17:40) Honolulu passes a law that makes texting while crossing the street illegal. (24:42) How we are entering the ‘Age of Abstinence’. (25:50) Your strength is a great indicator of not having a life threating event. The rise of push-ups: study. (28:30) Low

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin break down five concrete ways someone can get a smaller, sexier waist.

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 chest with upper cross syndrome, favorite bro science, Sweet Sweat and other thermogenic creams and the Mind Pump Hunger Games. Do you remember your dreams when you wake up? The guys share ‘awkward’ dreams they have experienced. (6:10) What is the weirdest place you have got an erection? (11:35) Sal’s ‘vacuum sealer’ purchase + food prep + Butcher Box = Winning combination for your time and freezer space. (13:11) Sal expresses his excitement about visiting Yellowstone this summer. (17:55) How CBD is today’s probiotic. A Mind Pump rant. (20:14) Justin shares an update on his Little League team, issues with communication between the other coaches, healthy snacks after the games & MORE. (29:30) Mind Pump gets people laid. (33:02) How you do anything is how you do everything. Adam is taking this swimming thing very seriously. (36:14) The Rikki L

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin assess the attributes of some of the greatest athletes in history and what we can take from them to improve our appearance and performance. The season for change and the optimal beard length. (2:31) The guys reminisce on their first kiss. (7:02) History’s greatest ‘Ancient Athletes’ and their attributes. (13:30) Looking & performing to achieve a balanced physique. (22:40) Why are we drawn to a muscular physique? (28:15) Getting someone reconnected to their body and the importance of treating new movements as skills. (32:40) The process of creating MAPS Performance: Train like an athlete. Perform like an athlete. (41:45) People Mentioned: NA Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Organifi   **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** 10 Greatest Ancient Athletes - Listverse Mind Pump Free Resources

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 fix a weak pull up, the true importance of hydration, going to restaurants and enjoying a meal even knowing the food isn’t ideal and what to do when you develop several food intolerances. Songs from the 80s, innuendos and the rise of abstinence. (4:30) Feel the burn! Bernie Sanders is running for president in 2020. (10:10) No shoes can contain Zion Williamson + the future of the NBA. (13:08) How our genes are trying to drive us towards the middle. (20:00) The ‘sneaky’, balanced flavors of Smoothie Box. (25:12) Adam’s ‘motivation’ behind his new exercise routine. (31:58) Colorado Tops $6 Billion in Overall Marijuana Sales. (46:32) Nest's hidden microphone lands Google in hot water once again + the future of advertising on new media. Why you want to listen twice as much as you talk. (47:47) #Quah question #1 - How do I fix a weak pull up? (1:00:11)

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how much time they have spent actually doing CrossFit, the practical reason why powerlifters tend to have higher body fat, everyday things to do to minimize the negative effects of sitting and how to build confidence in yourself as a trainer besides just getting more experience. Macadamia milk is a GAME CHANGER! How you can get that and earn rewards at the same time through Thrive Market. (4:45) What’s the deal with the Jussie Smollett case? How mainstream media is crawling at anything to stay alive. (9:33) How in a State of Emergency, the President can control your phone, your TV, and even your light switches. (15:45) Mind Pump recommends Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes + Mindhunter on Netflix. (19:45) The psychology of a serial killer, the fear of new media bringing TOO much awareness to certain causes & MORE. (26:00) Justin feeling tough an

Small tweaks and cues while lifting can make a big difference in the results that you or your clients get when working out. In this workout, Sal, Adam & Justin provide their favorite tips and tricks for each body part. Whether you are a trainer or are just serious about building your body, this episode has some real actionable gems. Sal has reverted back to his old haircut. (2:02) What is the weirdest thing the guys have been asked? (5:20) The psychological effect of how your thoughts affect how you feel. (12:15) Trainer Tip & Tricks for More Effective Workouts: Small tweaks and cues while lifting can make a big difference in the results that you or your clients get when working out. The guys provide their favorite tips and tricks for each body part. (15:50) Why you should think of exercise as a new skill. (1:08:15) People Mentioned: Mike Boyle (@bodybyboyle)  Instagram Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi)  Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport)  Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion