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In this episode Sal, Adam, Justin & Doug cover the birth and philosophy of MAPS Anabolic on its ten year anniversary. How the idea came for MAPS Anabolic. (2:04) Trusting the process. (6:46) How athletes trained before steroids. (7:53) Signaling to the body to build muscle. (12:27) Breaking the trends and getting back to basics. (15:32) How money and marketing bastardized the fitness industry. (23:32) A PSA to all trainers and coaches. (29:51) The BIG challenge with selling the program. (32:22) The idea behind the philosophy of MAPS. (41:13) The next level to being a great trainer. (44:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump Listeners on February 20th, the Nutritional Coaching Institute is hosting their iMPACT and iNCOME Bootcamp. To learn more and sign up, visit here. February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** The Effects of Supraphysiologic Doses of Testosterone on Muscle Size and Strength in Norm

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re on a low-carb diet, you probably need to INCREASE your sodium. (2:22) The guys share their current challenges and stances with their kids and technology. (10:04) Jailbreaking ChatGPT. (31:46) Beyond Meat flop. (43:22) Your intelligence and its connection to your financial status. (45:14) Are electric car fires a cause for concern? (52:41) Mind Pump’s most used Organifi products. (56:18) Shout out to Reason Magazine. (57:37) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to train during Ramadan? (59:32) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I connect with my muscles? (1:13:08) #ListenerLive question #3 - Can I keep running MAPS 15 back over and over as-is or add in extra exercises when possible? (1:20:57) #ListenerLive question #4 – What is the best approach to achieve permanent fat loss? (1:29:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live!

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why your progress may have stalled in the gym. 7 Reasons Your Workout Isn’t Working. (1:01) #1 - You’re working out too much. (1:40) #2 - You’re not doing enough. (7:35) #3 - Your workout is stale. (13:53) #4 - You’re not consistent. (16:37) #5 - Your diet isn’t productive. (19:57) #6 - Your sleep isn’t productive. (23:38) #7 - Hormones are not balanced. (26:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How To Properly Switch It Up Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Mind Pump #134

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to common belief women do NOT prefer a dad bod. (2:04) Fascinating results from a 4-year astronaut experiment. (16:55) The Chinese super cows. (25:30) Predicting future technologies. (28:13) The satanic resurgence. (32:41) Kreatures of Habit is easily digestible. (39:40) Conor McGregor is coming back! (40:54) Jake Paul’s future win or lose. (42:28) Mind Pump Recommends, Break Point on Netflix. (47:10) Door-to-door sales are still alive. (49:51) How sleeping in cool temperatures can help with fat loss. (56:23) Shout out to Kevin Bass. (1:00:09) #ListenerLive question #1 - Can you offer me suggestions and programs to break through a fat loss plateau? (1:02:07) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I determine how much fat to have in my diet? (1:14:54) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the things from a fitness, nutrition, and stress-related perspective that I shou

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: If an exercise hurts you, it’s NOT the exercise’s fault. It’s your body! (1:58) Has ChatGPT gone woke? (9:58) Is a conscious A.I. feasible? (20:19) Moonwalkers will be the next big trend. (21:23) Sal’s strategies behind the annual Father/Daughter dance. (25:55) Dad life updates with the guys: Max is in the ‘why’ phase, raising kids to do the right things, and an important teaching moment for Justin’s kids. (31:14) Plants have hormetic effects too. (39:50) Justin is a closer. (42:16) Peptides are not Jesus. (47:09) The unintended consequences of the drug war. (48:25) Jack Lalanne facts. (54:20) At what age is it embarrassing that you are on TikTok? (56:09) Shout out to Nate Bargatze. (59:14) #Quah question #1 - Why can’t the different “diet camps” admit that there is no perfect diet, and get along wit

Have we evolved to reproduce and have a family? (1:59) The existential risks of population collapse. (5:00) From professional party boy to building introspection into what he was meant to do in life. (15:30) Why it’s very difficult to compete with someone having fun. (20:57) The ‘tall girl’ crisis. (25:04) Young male syndrome. (32:27) The male sedation hypothesis. (36:48) The epidemic of loneliness. (40:59) The Region Beta Paradox of comfort. (44:10) A.I. is terrifying! (47:46) Costly societal overcorrections. (54:55) A conversation on religion and its meaning in his life. (58:38) The difference between wisdom and knowledge. (1:07:02) How he used the pandemic to better himself. (1:11:01) The problem with being your opinions. (1:13:41) The role fitness has played in his life. (1:22:31) The cultural differences between America and the UK. (1:30:10) The theory of why men insult each other. (1:33:06) What he has learned about intersexual competition. (1:35:09) A discussion on trans athletes in professional sport

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Strength training is the ONLY form of exercise that will make your body LOOK the best. (2:12) Do males gain muscle strength & size with resistance training faster than females? (21:25) The future is here! (33:24) Cannabinoids and fat loss. (39:22) Being trapped in the Region Beta Paradox. (41:37) The Whole Foods 365 conundrum. (50:00) Trying to break down the weird Paul Pelosi video. (53:25) Organifi’s products taste good and make you feel good! (1:00:18) How political parties use the media for their benefit. (1:03:06) What can people do to prevent themselves from cheating? (1:06:06) Shout out to Songs for Littles on YouTube! (1:07:43) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you have any answers regarding perimenopausal women getting estrogen replacement therapy? How it affects them regarding weight, muscle mass, and body fat? (1:10:14) #ListenerLive question #2 - During the post-newbie gains maintenance

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover one of the most effective but underutilized training techniques- isometrics. Why isometrics is probably the most underutilized, undervalued, yet MOST effective training tool. (1:38) The unknown benefits and why it’s one of the safest training modalities. (8:06) Types of Isometrics.  #1 - Against immovable objects. (12:54) #2 - Holding a position with resistance. (15:51) #3 - Internal and intrinsic. (19:06) Ways to use Isometrics. #1 - Before your workout. (23:30) #2 – After your workout. (26:56) #3 – In between sets. (29:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Symmetry 50% off! **Code SYM50 at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Isometric training and long-term adaptations: Effects of muscle length, intensity, and intent: A systematic review Bruce Lee's Routine for Speed, Power, and Explosiveness Isometrics for Mass! - T NATION MAPS Prime Pro Webinar How To Correct An Imbalance Between The Right

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: MOST accepted fitness programs give you results, but none last forever. (1:53) A new MAPS Program is COMING! (14:28) Strength training has a profound impact on our health. (15:18) Shout out to Vuori and their new partner. (19:39) ChatGPT can now give stock predictions?! (22:55) Why is Bill Gates now criticizing the vaccine? (24:10) COVID-19 is a great study in human behavior. (27:27) Is Logan Paul’s ‘Prime’ the Gatorade of this generation? (33:10) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Pez Outlaw’ on Netflix. (44:03) The ‘0’ calorie hustle. (48:22) Defining raw milk. (51:23) Shout out to Mackenzie Smith! (56:38) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it typical for someone with a heavy endurance background for their body to “remember” to be lean or conservative on any mass/gain? (57:54) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are the best practices to incorporate weighing food to get an idea of what I eat and how that breaks down

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: When you are trying to bulk, the MOST important factor to consider is the digestibility of your food. (2:20) Why Big Tech is so annoying. (12:07) You’re a fool if you think there is a left and right side. (18:54) Peter Linneman is pretty spot on. (24:25) How ChatGPT will force us to restructure how we educate kids. (27:15) The brilliant research on red-light therapy’s effectiveness on wrinkles. (34:16) Strange News with Mind Pump: Bigfoot study, the mysterious mokele-mbembe, and finding new species. (36:52) How 1/3 of millionaires never made six figures. (45:11) The sad moment you realize your kids don’t want Dad around anymore. (48:06) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Physical: 100’ on Netflix. (53:36) Come see Mind Pump at NCI’s Coaching Con this April! (59:48) A gorilla of prisoners. (1:02:38) Shout out to Jeff Dye. (1:03:38) #Quah que

A discussion of claims that obesity is mostly due to genetics. (1:30) Should a pharmaceutical company be for profit? (7:38) What is Big Pharma’s motivation behind these claims? (10:09) What does obesity contribute to? (15:52) Is capitalism to blame? (21:14) Lifestyle is EVERYTHING! (25:54) Mind Pump’s predictions for what’s to come. (27:35) What has caused the dramatic rise in obesity? (38:53) How to stop the cycle of obesity and make permanent changes. (45:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** ‘60 Minutes’ Sparked A Furious Debate Over Whether Obesity Is Mostly Genetic Biden Admin Appoints Doctor Who Claims Obesity Is Mostly Genetic To Dietary Guidelines Committee Mind Pump #1877: Obesity, It’s Not Your Genetics Pharma DTC ad spend in the U.S. 2021 | Statista Big Pharma Accou

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Eating small meals throughout the day doesn’t help with fat loss but can definitely help with bulking! (2:21) Shout out to Dustin over at UPS! (7:46) Kids hear EVERYTHING! (9:24) Max’s aggressive phase. (11:42) Poor Chad. (13:20) The latest in psychedelic research. (14:41) Big Pharms hates fit & healthy people. (22:01) Blaming everything except the vaccine. (25:51) Sodium is one of the most performance-enhancing substances. (35:36) The longest fast in medical history. (41:06) How Organifi is making protein feel good for vegans. (45:19) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best way to effectively incorporate priming movements and mobility programs into your full-body type programming? (47:39) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it a common thing to experience aches and pains after starting MAPS Symmetry? (56:33) #ListenerLive question #3 - What advice would you suggest for a client who has trouble

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover twelve things they have learned about podcasting after recording 2,000 episodes.   Learning along the way through trial and error. (2:25) 12 Lessons 2000 Episodes Has Taught Us About Podcasting.   #1 - Sound is VERY important. (3:19) #2 - Communicate to your audience, not your peers. (7:46) #3 - Be CONSISTENT with time/day drops and episodes per week. (10:57) #4 - Sponsorships won’t make you money until you are already huge. (14:25) #5 - The best combination is entertainment with information. (17:48) #6 - Use analogies and storytelling. (22:53) #7 - Dead air is ok (For interviews, shut up and let the guest talk). (26:56) #8 - Some episodes are to get new listeners, and others are for old listeners. (32:31) #9 - Have something good to say and say it often. (37:08)   #10 – Hook them early. (41:00)   #11 - Be ok with sucking. Keep going. (45:21) #12 - Always seek ways to improve your craft. (49:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit MASSZYMES by biOpt

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here are 4 ways to get a novel body part to respond. (2:07) How there is so much we do not consider. (10:45) Learning how to ask better questions using A.I. (16:22) When you solve one problem, there is another on the other end. (18:10) A good friend does not call another friend for a move. (28:30) Being an advocate for your health. (31:30) The origins of “I, Pencil.” (39:55) Caldera works! (41:19) Has Dana White ‘jumped the shark’ with this new slap league? (42:27) Kim Kardashian knows more about business than you. (45:24) Is blue-collar work making a comeback? (51:04) The tech layoffs are just beginning. (52:37) A fitting example of why you do not want your government building things for you. (54:06) How cheating is more about opportunity than reality. (55:24) Shout out to @jasminestar. (56:51) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice on how to keep my gains while on a month-long vacation? (58:13) #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: Don’t be so quick to discredit bro-science! Often, it’s rooted in truth, and they don’t know how to explain it properly. (1:52) The impact of the cold plunge and the value of breath work. (10:33) Sal’s young silly moment. (26:27) Horses DO NOT like Justin. (29:52) Why the guys recommend Magic Spoon for bulking. (34:57) Can cannabis be paired with fitness? (36:24) Why are celebrities so messed up? (38:41) Better sleep, bigger balls! (46:40) Organifi is vegan-friendly. (47:46) ChatGPT’s CRAZY numbers! (49:29) A computer that can read your dreams. (54:54) Shout out to Robb Wolf! (58:12) #Quah question #1 - I’ve been doing conventional deadlifts for a while now and have noticed massive improvements. I’ve seen a lot of debate as to whether rack pulls or conventional deadlifts are better for back development. What are your thoughts o

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin have an uncensored conversation with Zuby who does not shy away from the difficult subjects that have divided much of the nation. Why he thinks the way he does. (2:10) Living in an age of denial and cowardness. (5:45) The Long March Through the Institutions theory. (11:51) The concept of neo-racism. (14:50) The two advantages we have over our ancestors. (21:41) The power of tribalism. (23:20) Fighting human nature. (29:28) How parasitic ideas can spread. (31:57) Why humans are inherently religious. (36:39) Zealotry is a personality trait. (41:05) Will the pendulum swing back? (47:33) Disparity doesn’t equal discrimination. (53:32) The demonization of monogamy. (1:06:55) Why he tends to question authority. (1:10:28) How the 2nd amendment checks against global tyranny. (1:18:50) The role fitness plays in personal responsibility and growth. (1:23:19) The problematization of society. (1:34:28) Why he believes all modern western countries have eugenic policies. (1:36:44) Pro

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST time of the day to eat a high-protein meal is breakfast time! (2:55) How long will Sal last on Instagram if he gets back on? (8:39) Time to ration those eggs! (12:36) MAPS Symmetry WORKS! (14:20) The CRAZY story of Kai the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker. (17:58) The homeless crisis. (27:43) Are at-home workouts here to stay? (33:07) Cold water emersion vs active recovery. Which is better? (42:13) The knock-on scientism. (46:51) Food pyramids are silly. (52:55) Shout out to Faded Barber Shop! (56:44) #ListenerLive question #1 - What can you do when you're losing weight on your cut, but you don't look any leaner? (58:36) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best way to program workouts for wildland firefighters? (1:12:17) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is it possible to build muscle post-menopause? (1:28:18) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on how to shift your mindset in the gym after goi

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven less than ideal traits many fitness influences possess. The origins of body dysmorphia in the fitness space. (3:09) Hacking the game through social media. (5:44)   7 Reasons Your Favorite Fitness Influencer is Unhealthy.   #1 - They have an eating disorder. (9:02)   #2 – They abuse exercise. (15:51)   #3 - They are narcissists. (21:01)   #4 – They are body obsessed. (25:51)   #5 - They have substance abuse issues. (30:31)   #6 – They aren’t authentic. (33:22)   #7 - They aren’t fitness/health experts. (40:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump Listeners, visit Integrative Health Practitioner Giveaway for your chance to win a scholarship! January Promotion: NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS SPECIAL OFFERS! (New to Weightlifting Bundle, Body Transformation Bundle, and New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle) You get massive savings with each offer. Mind Pump #1985: The 6 Types Of Fitness Influencers You Should Unfollow Mind Pump #1875: T

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Start focusing on building the muscle and then switch programs to take advantage of novelty. (1:48) Mind Pump Kitchen: Sal’s schnitzel featuring Butcher Box’s heritage pork. (9:50)  How quickly things can compound. (12:59) Sportsball with Mind Pump. (17:51)  When the old becomes cool again with the youth. (21:42)  Divorce statistics and common lies. (23:03) Why we protect the Delta smelt. (35:27) Sending love to those effected by the California flooding. (39:36)  A single dose of testosterone increases sexual impulsivity in men, study finds. (40:17)  Mind Pump’s red-light therapy protocols. (41:20) Justin’s tick experience. (44:32) How Sal used injectable glutathione from MP Hormones to beat a cold. (51:15) Shout out to @Lowcostcosplayth. (54:23) #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I be concerned with weight, number of calories and/or workout intensity in order to keep my cycle? (55:31) #ListenerLive

Mind Pump Fit Tip: A poor gut means poor health. (1:52) Max is so moody. (14:17) Sometimes kids just need to express their feelings and let them out. (18:28) Kids inherited traits. (21:24) The outlandish new medical recommendations for obese children. (26:46) Introducing Mind Pump’s newest partner Hiya. (32:47) The man with three legs. (35:35) A dirty way to sell supplements. (38:42) David Goggins is a SAVAGE! (42:45) The fascinating Bajau people. (47:12) Nike’s brilliant move. (53:32) Shout out to @biglittlefeelings. (59:15) #Quah question #1 - Do you guys consider body types with training and nutrition? (1:00:15) #Quah question #2 - When is an individual better off hiring a coach vs. following a program like MAPS? (1:02:59) #Quah question #3 - Can I train for a bodybuilding show and a ½ marathon at the same time? (1:06:41) #Quah question #4 - Which is better for you, whole or low-fat milk? (1:09:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code M