Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 3 food additives that are killing your health. (2:13) Plugged vs unplugged. (26:10) Sal’s talk at the Peptide World Congress. (36:07) The effects of Acetaldehyde on the gut. (38:40) How family members can hinder one’s recovery. (41:38) Two words to define each decade of life. (47:13) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (1:00:21) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there anyone here with experience, either having been injured or having helped people recover from this type of ongoing trauma? (1:01:36) #ListenerLive question #2 – What program would you guys recommend for teenagers? (1:12:23) #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I correct to allow my core to be such a limiting factor when doing squats, or is my fear the real culprit? (1:27:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an

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: 5 weird signs your heart is unhealthy. (1:33) Probiotics for fat loss. (24:02) Fun Facts with Justin: The platypus. (25:51) Kids say the darndest things. (29:05) A pop. (34:45) Pirate hunting cruises. (42:37) Stuff that irritates the guys in the fitness space. (45:08) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (52:05) #Quah question #1 – I'm a 35-year-old father with 2 young children. How do I know when to push strength or focus on controlling the weight? I want to build muscle, stay strong, and get stronger, but I do not want to injure myself either, so I can't lift? (53:59) #Quah question #2 – When doing sumo deadlifts, deadlifts, RDLs am I progressing too quickly with the weight, because my legs can take it, but my SI Joint gets achy. Or is there something else at play? (59:00) #Quah question #3 –

Why Biohacking Sucks for Longevity Defining Biohacking. (0:59) The Top 3 Categories that Biohackers Like to Focus On. (4:41) #1 - Wearable devices. (5:30) #2 - Nootropics. (13:32) #3 – NAD. (17:23) What to do instead: Eat only whole foods. (19:27) Get good sleep. (26:39) Walk daily. (33:08) Lift weights. (39:04) Find a way to serve, give or teach. (43:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special MAPS Longevity Launch: ** Code 50LONG for $50 off, now $97 (regularly $147). Bonuses: Forum access for a year ($97), Post-Launch Kickoff Zoom call ($97). Expires on 6/22 (30-day money-back guarantee). ** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Calorie labels on menus don't change eating habits, study shows Loneliness has same risk as smoking for heart disease Mind Pump # 2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Ef

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.   Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 most controversial fitness & diet tips. (2:01) Striking trends in strength training. (25:34) Mind Pump Recommends Cabrini on Prime Video. (30:38) Alex Hormozi’s building business for strangers. (35:23) You may never want to chew gum again! (36:44) Most iconic sitcom characters. (43:50) Cutting out the iPad. (47:33) Lesser-known cannabinoids and their effect on the body. (51:35) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (54:08) #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I try to cut to get to a lower weight class or should I bulk, build more strength, and go up in the weight class? (56:24) #ListenerLive question #2 – Am I doing myself any harm by extending your MAPS Powerlift program to a 9–10-day program? (1:03:56) #ListenerLive question #3 – If I'm structuring my coaching business completely remotely, how could I incorporate some sort of assessment into a virtua

MAPS Longevity Launch - The Ultimate Longevity Plan A different approach to overall health & wellness. (1:29) Defining longevity and the myths surrounding the term. (3:40) 6 Steps that will get you the furthest when it comes to longevity, and why it’s so important. #1 - The relationship you have with health pursuits (why and how to enjoy). (9:50) #2 - LEARN diet as it applies to you. (14:28) #3 - Strength train once a week. (20:08) #4 - Mobility once a week. (24:10) #5 - Be active daily. (28:07) #6 - Use awareness tools. (30:53) How to get MAPS Longevity today! (33:37) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special MAPS Longevity Launch ** Code 50LONG for $50 off for launch price $97 ($147 retail). Bonuses: Forum access FREE for a year $97, Post Launch Kick off Zoom call $97, Expires on 6/22 (30 Day money back guarantee). ** Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yoursel

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 reasons why lifting weights is ALL you need. (1:38) The ultimate fat-burning/healing peptide stack. (25:41) Atomic energy. (33:28) The father-in-law funny trend. (36:06) Another reason to keep your kid off social media. (37:06) Celebrating Doug’s 60th birthday. (39:55) Beef tallow is the jam! (45:07) Faith and happiness. (47:24) Chat GPT car repair. (54:34) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have suggestions or alternate exercises you can recommend to people with knee issues for MAPS 15? What would your recommendation be on how to proceed after knee surgery? (59:59) #ListenerLive question #2 – Should we generally get a few reps from failure with every set, or what is the target? (1:16:08) #ListenerLive question #3 – What is your opinion on the NASM certification for a teenager interested in becoming a personal trainer? (1:21:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you have 5 minutes? You can get into shape. (1:39) Can money buy happiness? (19:23) Do glute activation exercises work? (30:36) What a powerful fart. (36:16) Compliments on good skin. (39:25) How easy it is to ruin an economy. (40:57) Strength training vs. static stretching for hamstring flexibility. (47:15) You get what you pay for. (49:55) Rock Recovery Center emotional testimonial. (53:35) #Quah question #1 – What are your top recommended books for self-improvement and leadership? I know a couple have been sprinkled in various episodes, but I can’t find them. (57:16) #Quah question #2 – What mobility /static stretches do you recommend a BJJ athlete to do every day? (1:08:18) #Quah question #3 – I’ve run Anabolic three times and keep seeing mad gains in strength and aesthetics. Do I have to switch programs? (1:10:38) #Quah question #4 – I often hear you say on the show that strength training is the best way to sculpt specific areas of the body. What are the be

Only 5 Steps for a 6 Pack (Everybody Gets This Wrong) Is there any body part more flooded with misinformation than abs? (1:21) Only 5 Steps for a 6 Pack (Everybody Gets This Wrong) #1 - Eat in a calorie surplus. (5:40) #2 - You’re doing the exercises WRONG. (12:10) #3 - You’re doing TOO many reps. (20:21) #4 - Your workout program sucks! (24:15) #5 - Cardio sucks! Create a calorie deficit through diet. (26:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: NO BS 6-Pack Formula 50% off! ** Code ABS50 at checkout ** 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 Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 2085: Abs & Core Masterclass 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: Muscle-building secrets from Olympic lifters, powerlifters, and bodybuilders. (2:10) We are on the brink of the magic pill. (23:14) The health benefits of polyphenols. (42:12) Justin is THAT guy. (44:15) Embracing the unknown with your kids. (50:58) The instant, visible effects of using red-light therapy. (53:35) Customer service hack. (56:11) #ListenerLive question #1 – How should I go about a body recomposition to gain muscle mass and, more importantly, lose body fat without having to gain body fat FIRST? (1:03:04) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a natural way to get rid of my ‘mom’ pouch? (1:11:33) #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the relationship between adaptation and overtraining? (1:24:20) #ListenerLive question #4 – Why can't I lose body fat? (1:33:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Or

 Healing the Gut-Lymphatic Connection: The Missing Link in Health with Dr. Stephen Cabral Why take a food sensitivity test? (1:41) Addressing the skepticism surrounding these types of tests. (6:50) Explaining the gut-lymphatic connection. (9:10) How can you improve or assist with the lymphatic detoxification process? (12:31) The connection between the gut, lymphatic system, and your skin. (16:47) How do coffee enemas aid in detoxification? (20:41) The importance of the lymphatic system on your immune system. (24:09) Movement matters. (26:34) Revealing the guy’s Food Sensitivity test results. (28:56) Sal. (29:26) Justin. (36:14) Adam. (42:52) Doug. (47:48) Be the practitioner you never had. (53:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned For a limited time, Mind Pump listeners can save $120 on our comprehensive Food Sensitivity Test, which looks at 190 of the most common foods that may be causing inflammation in your body. ** Includes a FREE 30-minute health coaching call with an EquiL

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Top 5 Fitness Tips from Soviet-Era Scientists. (1:50) Thymosin Alpha is wild for the immune system. (25:31) This is yet another example of why grass-fed meat is superior to conventional meat. (32:30) Radical non-monogamy. (38:54) Perception drift. (47:35) The best way to use Brain.fm. (54:15) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can you tell the difference between a healthy and normal hunger, and your body trying to tell you it is time to up your calories? (56:22) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can you develop a thick skin as a trainer? (1:09:23) #ListenerLive question #3 – Why can I gain weight relatively easily but not lose it, even with what should be a deficit? (1:28:42) #ListenerLive question #4 – What’s your advice on how to know when to go all-in on one thing or another? (1:38:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpme

Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Common Fitness Lies That Are Holding You Back. (1:39) The importance of getting the optimal amount of Vitamin D. (38:20) Forever chemicals suck. (42:27) Idols that rule you. (45:10) Vuori goes above and beyond! (53:57) #Quah question #1 – Any tips to specifically target triceps during close-grip bench presses? (56:51) #Quah question #2 – How do I learn to rest and recover, when my greatest assets are hard work, grit, and overachieving? (1:02:21) #Quah question #3 – What are the long-term side effects of TRT? (1:05:02) #Quah question #4 – From what I read, programming seems deceivingly simple (picking movements that you connect to and changing them out periodically, changing rep ranges and rest times periodically, making sure to progressively overload with weight, form rep sets or rest times) What are some things to focus on when creating your own programming and to ensure its effectiveness? (1:09:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Our Place for an exclusive o

How One Man Lost Over 300 Pounds Without Any Cardio with Jamie Selzler Lessons learned. (2:02) What episode got him hooked? (3:23) His highest recorded weight. (4:30) Obesity is a disease. (6:21) Food became overpowering. (10:17) The moment he feared for his life. (11:58) Keeping promises to yourself. (16:01) How did the process change his relationship with himself? (19:53) Having the foot on the gas. (21:56) Consistency and discipline TRUMP motivation. (23:26) His #1 message to coaches and trainers. (27:38) The importance of having a team. (30:34) EVERYONE deserves love, respect, compassion, and empathy, NO MATTER their size. (32:48) Celebrate every win and success. (34:04) What would Mom have done? (40:27) Input goals ONLY, not output goals. (42:05) His GLP-1 experience. (48:02) A HUGE opportunity for trainers and coaches. (59:10) The importance of having a support system. (1:01:48) A parting message for those in his shoes. (1:10:46) Related Links/Products Mentioned

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways to modify your program for maximum gains and why. (2:36) The AMAZING effects of saffron on depression and anxiety. (21:04) Failure training for hypertrophy. (26:46) Early predictions for the Enhanced Games. (30:19) Highlighting the difference between men and women. (41:46) The faith resurgence pendulum. (44:31) Consumer beware. (55:03) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it ok to program hop even if I don’t complete a program from start to finish? (57:14)  #ListenerLive question #2 –  What are the big lessons you learned with your spouses as you began your lives together? (1:05:14) #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I wrong for aiming to be a functional athlete? Still being able to do heavy lifts, but still able to run an 8-minute mile? (1:18:07) #ListenerLive question #4 – I am at a complete loss right now as I am struggling to navigate my training around these injuries, and I am

Summer Nutrition Hacks: Enjoy Social Events Without Sabotaging Your Progress Context matters. (1:20) How to get lean and look leaner faster for summer:  Go low carb. (2:52) Eat high protein. (8:11) Don’t eat past 5 pm. (12:25) Drink LOTS of water. (15:26) AVOID foods that cause any digestive distress. (17:32) How to workout: The newbie. (19:53) Moderate. (22:15) Advanced. (24:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Summer Packs Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps to Determine Your ideal Caloric Intake Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump #2060: Maximize Fat Loss With Continuous Glucose Monitors: Kara Collier Mind Pump #1790: The Secret to an Attractive & Functional Body Mind Pump #2015: How to Apply A

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 times it’s better to NOT add weight to the bar. (2:03) The cognitive benefits of taking a break from smartphones. (17:24) A promising new trend for touring bands. (32:07) Effect of polyphenols on cognitive function. (33:44) Digital Drew. (35:04) Shout out to Mind Pump Josh! (44:17) The PB&J divide. (45:19) Kids say the darndest things. (48:40) Letting your kid win. (51:23) Good vibes at Mind Pump HQ. (54:47) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the key to long-term success, stick to powerlifting year-round or upgrade every part of the “car?” (56:36) #ListenerLive question #2 – What is your take on this EMS studio trend? (1:10:48) #ListenerLive question #3 – What order and how frequently should I be using tools to maximize recovery? (1:19:40) #ListenerLive question #4 – How does one know when they’re ready to ramp up training volume? (1:29:24) Related Links/Products

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 4 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies, the Symptoms & What to Eat to Solve Them. (1:42) Craved food and meal balance. (22:43) Fueling your movement. (28:18) How about a heads-up next time? (37:28) Mind Pump Group Coaching: Fat Loss and Muscle-Building. (42:35) Life wisdom. (44:26) Soviet Union contributions to fitness. (48:07) Fun Facts with Justin: Hookworms. (52:15) #Quah question #1 – What's the best way to set up the width of your grips for bench and shoulder press? (55:24) #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to detox/cleanse after a weekend of drinking? (59:11) #Quah question #3 – Is it best to run a small deficit when running MAPS Symmetry? (1:01:39) #Quah question #4 – When I squat heavy, my right leg (IT Band) becomes constantly sore and stiff. Is this a form or mobility issue? What ca

The Ultimate Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Cheat Sheet They have a lot more in common than people think. (1:04) The Ultimate Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Cheat Sheet #1 - Caloric deficit/surplus. (2:36) #2 – Lifting Weights. (12:57) #3 – Sleep. (21:10) #4 – Water. (30:04) #5 – Supplements. (34:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Mind Pump Group Coaching Scholarship May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health Mind Pump # 1547: The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights Mind Pump # 2518: Five Tips for Amazing Sleep (Listener Coaching) Mind Pump # 2377: The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take Mind Pump # 2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine 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: 5 Ways to Become More Fit Without Exercise. (2:24) The role of the microbiome of the face for skin health. (27:57) Undercover nerds. (30:08) Making the case against living next to a golf course. (34:50) The classic combination to fight against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. (37:15) Will a fit body be rarer than a Rolex in 5 years? (41:25) The prison of inauthenticity. (46:19) The future of the gym industry. (55:53) #ListenerLive question #1 – What program would you suggest I run to improve my speed and agility? (1:01:28) #ListenerLive question #2 – How do I effectively incorporate cardio while still following your programs? (1:11:00) #ListenerLive question #3 – How can you change your negative body image? (1:27:14) #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I get past the mental aspect of reverse dieting? I’ve made good progress, but I want to continue seeing the weight go down

Tom Bilyeu The trigger that spun him out to make the content he is covering now. (1:13) Understanding that we live in an economic system that was constructed. (4:06) Debt jubilee. (10:51) How forward progress does NOT care about any given generation. (12:57) The existential crisis of having no meaning or purpose. (17:40) How long will we remain human? (19:47) The fast takeoff. (22:08) Humans doing bad vs. AI doing bad. (25:31) AI and the impact on his sci-fi writer brain. (28:45) Are we in the Matrix? (32:52) How does he remain an atheist going down this rabbit hole? (35:59) Thucydides Trap. (42:32) US/China AI race. (43:39) Experts vs arguments. (45:11) Happiness is a choice. (47:18) His decision not to have children. (50:27) We have a technology problem, not a population problem. (57:39) Shared memory document. (1:02:05) The biggest learning lessons from being in the media. (1:07:54) His mis map of NFTs. (1:11:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep