Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Defining what metabolism means? (1:50) The complexity of our metabolism. (3:18) Survive and thrive. (6:25) Why a fast metabolism is an advantage in a modern society. (9:24) 5 Steps to a Faster Metabolism #1 - Strength train. (13:47) #2 - Eat more protein and food. (19:49) #3 - Get good sleep. (25:19) #4 - Balance hormones. (27:27) #5 - Walk after meals. (32:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently ship to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump Apperal 4th of July sale is live! Get 25% off Freedom tee, Rebellion tee, and Freedom flag. Our equipment and other apparel will be 20% off.  This includes Tees, the Love Yourself Collection, Socks, Headbands, and Kitchen items.  Mind Pump # 1547: The Hidden Benefits Of Lifting Weights The Myt

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The relationships around you are PROFOUNDLY impactful on your health & fitness. (2:44) Catrina the rock, and Justin steps up. (15:30) The car guy finishes last. (20:04) Justin’s embarrassing selfie. (31:12) AI hallucinations. (34:39) Never take notes again! (37:19) The gold standard of personal trainer certifications. (40:46) Embedded memories from childhood. (44:14) Sal’s go-to energy hack. (51:50) Mustache chicken. (53:11) Shout out to CoachGLP1.com! (57:43) #ListenerLive question #1 – How quickly, and how severely, can metabolic adaptation occur when on a long-term weight-loss plan? (59:03) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are the best forms of testosterone replacement therapy? (1:15:08) #ListenerLive question #3 – What other strategies can I use to set myself up for success

Max Lugavere Max’s new film and the story behind it. (2:38) The troubling rise of dementia/Alzheimer’s. (5:39) What he learned about our medical system regarding this disease. (9:25) How these genes act with their environment. (15:49) Eastern vs. Western medicine. (17:55) Looking back, would he have done anything differently? (22:09) What prompted him to document everything? (25:16) The skills learned from being a journalist. (28:22) Giving a raw portrait of what it’s like to have dementia. (33:43) Did the storytelling change throughout the course of filming? (36:51) His stem cell experience with Dr. Khan. (41:04) The connection between certain pollutants and the risk of dementia. (41:57) Exercise, medicine for the brain. (48:08) Approaching your exercise with methodology. (56:39) His first experience seeing the film with an audience. (1:00:00) Releasing expectations and doing what you want to do. (1:02:55) A caregiver's disease. (1:09:18) The importance of creatine for the

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the best things you can do to build muscle and strength is TAKE TIME OFF. (2:02) Saffron for recovery. (14:01) When you hit the genetic lottery. (16:09) The next generation of GLP-1s is on the horizon. (20:56) Getting ahead of the inevitable wave with an exclusive/small GLP-1 coaching group. (32:11) The art of speaking live. (39:00) When the joke doesn’t land. (43:57) Scary news on microplastics. (49:06) Elon Musk is on another level! (53:04) Shout out to CoachGLP1.com (57:23) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there a way to modify the rules of the ’90 Days to Get Ready for Summer Plan’ to coincide with my pregnancy? (58:10) #ListenerLive question #2 – Due to time constraints and scheduling, should I split the workouts in half for the Muscle Mommy program and work out more days a week for shorter periods? Or if I should switch to a program like MAPS 15? (1:12:50) #Liste

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The one component of health most of us miss. (1:45) Same-sex compliments are the most powerful. (22:09) A posterboard for Adam’s nighttime routine. (25:30) Viagra for brain health. (28:40) Missing nukes. (33:10) Crazy corruption. (37:42) The human behavior aspect of social media ‘gossip’. (41:11) The guy’s latest Vuori staples. (47:45) Celebrity/politician god complex. (50:53) Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE 3-day training course. (56:20) #Quah question #1 - If you want to add volume to focus on building up a certain muscle, how much sense does it make to scale back on all the other muscle groups for a phase? How long would you recommend staying there before overfatiguing the target muscle? (57:27) #Quah question #2 - What's the best program for someone who typically overtrains at the gym and is about to start training for a half maratho

5 Factors All Online Coaches Need to Consider The explosion of online coaching. (1:39) The misconception is that this is an easy way to build a business. (3:47) What makes a “good” trainer. (5:38) 5 Factors All Online Coaches Need to Consider #1 - Must have a strong online presence (think retention and value add). (7:25) #2 - Use good workout programming (ie: MAPS). (14:04) #3 - Coach people for free at first, gradually raise prices. (17:32) #4 - Build an online group (ie: Facebook). (21:54) #5 - Don’t overcomplicate the process. (24:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2302: How To Be A Successful Trainer In 2024 With Jason Phillips Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers 3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar Mind Pump Podcast

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stretch with purpose! (2:31) What’s going on with Stefi Cohen? (21:23) The sport of politics. (25:41) It’s getting weird with AI. (32:36) Would you ride a VR water slide? (36:36) Sal’s favorite conspiracy theory. (38:34) Dad of the Year moment. (41:52) The brilliance of Forrest Gump. (45:42) Why Ned stands out above their competitors. (46:53) Sal’s next gut test. (50:30) Previewing and shouting out MAPS GLP-1. (52:46) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you have any tips for getting over the mental hurdle of bulking? (59:18) #ListenerLive question #2 - Are there ways to naturally boost testosterone, and what considerations should I be thinking about before taking it? (1:11:21) #ListenerLive question #3 - How would you rewrite the article, ‘6 Exercises That Are Too Hard on Your Body After 50’? (1:27:29) #ListenerLive question #4 - Why

The 4 Maps Fitness Programs Everyone Should Own Defining MAPS. (2:00) How POWERFUL good programming is. (3:38) The 4 Maps Fitness Programs Everyone Should Own #1 - MAPS Prime. (6:30) #2 – MAPS Anabolic. (14:49) #3 - MAPS Performance. (21:23) #4 – MAPS Symmetry. (28:23) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: The Top 4 Programs mentioned all 50% off for 72 hours ONLY! ** Code TOP4 at checkout ** Visit NASM for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** For the month of June, get 50% off Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) self-study.  Promo code MPMCESS at checkout ** MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #2280: Why Everyone Should Train Like An Athlete Mind Pump #1790: The Secret To An Attractive & Functional Body Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What is more important to look at? Calories and macros or food quality? (2:17) Have we been rocked to sleep when it comes to social media? (20:17) Bluey mania! (25:51) Aurelius, the garbage man. (27:06) A special call to the Mind Pump audience. (28:20) A discussion on potential depressing news coming out of 24 Hour Fitness and its downstream effects. (33:16) When Mind Pump gets lit, Zbiotics is nearby. (42:40) Life in the fast lane. (47:23) Shout out to Esco Elite! (54:28) #ListenerLive question #1 - I want to follow the Mind Pump route, but I'm not sure which program to start with. I have MAPS Anabolic and MAPS Performance. Should I bulk or cut? (57:32) #ListenerLive question #2 - Are macro calculators accurate? I wanted to start to fix my eating and get lean. I plugged my info into the macronutrient tracker. I am 180, 5'10" and I put that I moderately work out. The breakdown l

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 #1 recovery hack. (2:15) Is glow-in-the-dark baseball a thing? (14:24) Why are we attracted to freak shows? (16:22) Divorce by combat. (18:04) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Hit Man’ on Netflix. (20:02) Highlighting the Tucker Carlson interview with the President of El Salvador. (23:45) Black market GLP-1s have arrived. (26:23) Answering more questions on the benefits of Shilajit. (27:13) Will we be able to regrow teeth? (29:23) Interesting statistics on the liver. (33:27) Government conspiracies. (34:21) Every single man has done this. (38:01) Carnival Sal is at it again. (39:37) Fighting rules 101 with Mind Pump. (41:31) Should Mike Tyson retire? (44:30) Having a senior moment. (45:23) Gross or not? (47:10) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Dancing for the Devil: The 7M TikTok Cult’ on Netflix. (51:11) Th

Busting the myths surrounding the fears of deadlifting. (1:22) If you don’t use it, you lose it. (3:28) The muscles involved when performing a deadlift. (5:39) The aesthetic carryover. (10:59) The 4 Best Deadlifts Everyone Should be Doing #1 – Conventional. (13:08) #2 – Sumo. (18:52) #3 - Single leg. (23:11) #4 – Romanian. (28:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2122: Deadlift Masterclass Ben Pollack Shares The Proper Deadlift Setup (AVOID MISTAKES) | Mind Pump 4 Cues To Improve Your Deadlift With Eugene Teo The BEST Deadlift Warm Up & Mobility Routine | MIND PUMP How To Hip Hinge Properly (Fix THIS!) How To Start Deadlifting (REGRESSIONS) How To Sumo Deadlift (The RIGHT Way) | Jor

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to fitness, there are three categories that you should aim for. Balance is best. (2:51) Adams shares and opens up on the scariest week of his life. (13:52) Shout out to John Delony! (51:37) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can you speed up the time to complete the "adaptation cycle?” (52:33) #ListenerLive question #2 - I try to stop my reps when my form breaks down, but sometimes I feel like I have heaps left in the tank. Should I white-knuckle another rep or add another set? (1:08:53) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to get good at front squats to add to my skill base? (1:17:39) #ListenerLive question #4 - Would you discourage a woman from prepping for a bikini competition and if so, what would you encourage them to do instead? (1:24:48) Related Links/Products Mention

How she got into practice and how she got into the GLP-1 space. (2:25) Peptide vs a drug. (10:45) The dose matters. (11:18) The GLP-1 deficiency factors. (15:50) Running into the resistance wall. (20:11) The downstream effects of GLP-1s on our metabolism. (22:15) The musculoskeletal impacts of GLP-1s. (25:38) Breaking down the GLP-1 peptides. (28:45) The thickening. (32:10) A wonderful tool/opportunity for people to get their lives back. (34:50) Wiring the brain through the use of these neurogenerative peptides. (37:48) Who is the best candidate for this peptide? (42:49) Addressing the fears surrounding these GLP-1s. (45:05) Is supplementation more important when on GLP-1s? (56:54) Understanding the incentives of a compounding pharmacy. (58:04) Speculating on the smear campaign against GLP-1s. (1:02:45) Why we’re Pottenger's cats. (1:08:56) Be an example to your children. (1:11:27) Addressing the autoimmune crisis. (1:16:13) The importance of educating yourself and bein

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip:  The more advanced you become with strength training the better results you can get with light weight. (1:59) Explaining ‘overcoming isometrics’. (10:21) The pros/cons of the ‘gummy’ supplement revolution. (12:58) Cannabis and alcohol blunders. (16:02) The social media dilemma. (22:00) Learning to release and embrace the cold. (32:01) Can you trust your elected leaders? (37:15) Crazy facts with Sal. (39:41) Aurelius the comedian. (40:54) The DRASTIC evolution of Sal’s gut health. (43:48) The glitter conspiracy. (50:59) Shout out to the Salon M. (58:03) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I be more intentional about MAPS Performance, while splitting the program (MAPS 15 style), so I can do a portion each day, all while not overdoing it? (1:00:07) #ListenerLive question #2 – I feel like I’m doing all the right things, but not progressing in the ways I feel I should. What am

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: Hurry is the enemy of peace, joy, and growth. (1:46) What’s going on in Mexico? (14:41) The stress before election years. (16:31) COVID vaccines could be partly to blame for the rise in excess deaths since the pandemic. (19:44) Fauci is getting grilled! (24:13) Joy Mode for women? (25:53) When you know you’re getting too big. (28:47) The importance of correctional exercise knowledge for trainers and coaches. (37:10) The beauty of Sicily, old-man strength, and winning the genetic lottery. (40:33) Shout out to The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World book. (53:26) #Quah question #1 - Any suggestions to help build muscle more efficiently if I don't have time to rest at least 2-3 minutes between sets and can’t go more than 3 days

The 7 Overhead Presses Everyone Should Be Doing A foundational human movement for shoulder and scapular health, mobility, strength, and development. (1:28) The overhead press has more athletic carryover than a bench press. (5:20) Why the shoulder joint is one of the most commonly injured. (6:29) The 7 Overhead Presses Everyone Should be Doing. (8:13) #1 - Standing strict press. (9:01) #2 - Push press. (13:41) #3 - One arm kettlebell press. (17:37) #4 - Behind neck press. (20:04) #5 - Seated dumbbell press. (23:49) #6 - Z Press. (24:46) #7 - Viking press. (26:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1652: How To Overhead Press Your Bodyweight How to Perform the Overhead Press (the CORRECT wa

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the MOST effective steps you can take to improve your health is to AVOID heavily processed foods. (2:35) Is lab-grown meat keeping us obese? (16:20) Hair loss by ethnicity. (21:53) Aspirin is shown to reduce cancer risk. (30:24) Fauci on the hot seat. (34:11) Pitching Caldera to your tough guy friends. (40:53) Dad hacks. (43:30) Lions, cats, bobcats, oh my! (47:16) Emerging science tech with Mind Pump: The third thumb and Hypershell AI exosuit. (50:50) Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (54:45) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (57:52) #ListenerLive question #1 - Being that I was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, what kind of programming and exercises would you recommend doing? (58:55) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I balance increased training demand with a job that require

Understanding what programming entails. (1:38) Intensity is the easiest metric to accelerate results, but also the quickest way to overtrain. (2:24) The misconception that people know what they are capable of doing. (5:06) The magic in how you manipulate intensity. (5:48) Six Factors to Focus on to Safely Increase Your Summer Workouts Intensity. #1 - Increasing intensity judiciously. (8:26) #2 - Applying increases for short periods of time (2-4 weeks). (11:18) #3 - Sleep and diet must be on point. (13:52) #4 - Free weights vs machine/compound vs isolation. (16:46) #5 - Intensity up/volume down. (19:16) #6 - Priming properly before intense workouts. (22:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS HIIT or Prime Pro Bundle half off **Code SAFETY50 at checkout ** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Co

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fasting is a TERRIBLE way to lose body fat! (1:56) Is perineum sunning a thing? (10:48) Are cults on the rise or decline? (12:00) Using red-light as a pre-workout. (15:15) The incredible tales of Dick Proenneke. (20:23) The profound manifesto of Ted Kazynski. (24:47) The inefficiency of traditional schooling. (28:10) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Take Care of Maya’ on Netflix. (32:16) The unlikely benefits of taking probiotics. (39:42) Fun Facts with Justin: Chinese police are re-parking cars. (45:33) Strange news with Sal: Prison energy drinks. (47:40) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter. (49:33) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the healthiest way for a vegetarian to hit their protein marks? (50:43) #ListenerLive question #2 – I would like to lose some fat and boost my metabolism but

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 LEAST amount is also the BEST amount. (2:16) Kids say the darndest things. (13:33) Father and son time. (16:48) How Butcher Box has ruined all other chicken nuggets. (20:51) The effect of whole foods vs. heavily processed foods on the brain. (22:25) Strength training is the most anti-cancer form of exercise. (27:16) When Justin goes ‘fight motor’ mode. (28:22) Hear about the cutting edge in the peptide space and see Sal speak at the Peptide World Congress event in Las Vegas June 14-15th. (32:47) The guys provide more updates on their Tirzepatide experiments and the importance of working with a coach throughout the process. (33:45) We are in the Fentanyl economy. (40:07) Adam’s appreciation for talent. (42:17) Matching your kids’ energy. (45:04) What’s the deal with the G-wagon? (47:48) AirPod cam