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: The smartest way to get developed 6-pack abs. (1:31) Father/daughter relationship balancing act. (15:08) The dark side of ‘reality’ TV. (20:08) Where there is a will there is a way. (28:39) Is the ‘influencer’ trend here to stay? (31:48) Red-light therapy is FDA-registered for pain and healing. (36:53) What a shitty way to lose! (41:26) Why does the Eiffel Tower change size? (44:16) BIG people problems. (45:09) Shout out to Travis Chapman Art! (52:54) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you determine your “ideal weight?” (54:00) #ListenerLive question #2 – Why am I gaining weight/belly fat when I am not doing anything different as far as my diet, just a different program? (1:11:30) #ListenerLive question #3 – How do you go through a cut without messing up your hormones? (1:24:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedi

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer three Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you eat meat, eat GRASS-FED. (2:01) Using science to change your perception. (8:33) That time the guys got hustled. (14:30) When was the last time your mom had seen you naked? (19:04) The incredible/inspiring story of Terry Fox. (22:11) A discussion on the right time to give your kid a cell phone. (25:21) Toxic friends and their influence on your kid. (34:16) The challenges of raising kids while divorced. (43:50) How Mind Pump got introduced to ZBiotics. (47:49) It’s a rare partnership. (51:45) #Quah question #1 - What are the main qualities you look for in determining if a workout program is appropriate and will be effective?? There are so many options online, and I'm struggling to choose one and know what's good and what's not. (58:40) #Quah question #2 - What are the best hamstring hypertrophy exercises for someone who works out

The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) One of the EASIEST ways to introduce someone to a healthier lifestyle without the risk. (0:59) The BEST form of cardio for pure fat loss. (3:05) The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss. #1 - Most people can walk without major dysfunction. (5:42) #2 – Low barrier of entry. (12:28) #3 - It's harder to overtrain. (17:07) #4 - It supplements strength training best. (18:25) #5 - Improves relationships. (26:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** August Promotion: MAPS Bands | MAPS 40+ 50% off! ** Code AUGUST50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1917: Ten Common Traits of Fit & Healthy People Running Injuries > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #2372: Five Steps to a Faster Metabolism Mind Pum

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is a good rule of thumb if you’re doing strength training: If you’re doing low reps, bump your sets. If you’re doing higher reps, drop your sets. (2:31) How Adam has used peptides to heal his recent injury. (10:54) Why thinking too much about the ‘self’ is actually not a good thing. (25:04) Spiritual physics. (27:58) Top herbs for anxiety. (33:40) Shocking social media statistics. (36:54) Making the case for or against Universal Basic Income. (42:52) The hack to being successful in life. (49:22) Shout out to the book Die with Zero. (52:48) #ListenerLive question #1 - What kind of yearly rotation of your programs would you guys recommend that would represent the typical athlete cycle (i.e., off-season, in-season, etc.)? (57:01) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I put on size and how should I change my training to go from bikini to figure? (1:02:17) #ListenerLive question

How can you tell if someone has too much visceral fat? (1:36) What are some of the top things that sabotage somebody on this journey? (5:24) #1 - Most people should AVOID heavily processed foods. (9:50) #2 - Not eating high-protein meals. (16:21) The best types of proteins for building muscle and getting lean. (18:48) Specific strategies on how to achieve this. (23:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** August Promotion: MAPS Bands | MAPS 40+ 50% off! ** Code AUGUST50 at checkout ** The Effect of Exercise on Visceral Adipose Tissue in Overweight Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis The Exercise Paradox | Scientific American NIH study finds heavily processed foods cause overeating and weight gain Processed foods make up 70 percent of the U.S. diet Mind Pump #620: Chris Kresser on the Chron

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’ve plateaued here is something that can get you to progress again/that will build more muscle & strength. (1:55) The sourcing of the meat from Butcher Box. (12:35) Kids say the darndest things. (15:16) Navigating the emotional differences between men and women. (19:23) When to allow access to the internet for your children. (36:55) The seven types of friends everyone should have. (40:26) The AMAZING digestibility of Paleovalley’s bone broth protein powder. (52:53) Why all men need a few good nicknames. (54:05) Shout out to Ann Svogun! (58:08) #ListenerLive question #1 – What are your thoughts on protein sources specifically supplements to ensure maximum absorption when tracking your macro goals? (59:09) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you help me get to the root cause of why my left hamstring is causing me so much pain? (1:08:11) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advi

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: A novel way to get your body to start building muscle and strength again. (1:18) Mind Pump gets back to its roots with MAPS GLP-1 Coaching. (17:49) Injectable or pill form? (24:07) Thoughts on GLP-1s being recommended for pediatrics. (25:52) The ULTIMATE scam. (28:17) Good and bad kid quirks. (36:43) The best candidates for cold plunging. (52:42) Shout out to Dr. Lauren Fitz! (57:29) #Quah question #1 - When you press overhead are you supposed to have the shoulders down and back in a packed position or let the scapula move freely? How much upper trap activation should be present? (58:44) #Quah question #2 - I tend to attract older clients as a personal trainer. I love helping them reverse the aging process! However, what are the best ways to approach severe upper-crossed syndrome? That seem

How Do I Train Like My Favorite Athlete? Training like your favorite athlete does NOT guarantee you will look like them. (1:53) Common misconceptions that training like a pro will give you pro results:  #1 - They are genetic anomalies. (5:10)  #2 - Their training is VERY individualized. (7:09) #3 - They are paid to perform. (11:46) #4 - Train like them and you will get terrible results. (14:43) What to do instead: #1 - Correct your imbalances. (16:27) #2 - Practice your sport. (21:08) #3 - Get stronger. (23:10) #4 - Mobility is key. (26:14) 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 ** Special Promotion: MAPS Performance Advanced half off. ** Coupon code ATHLETE50 at checkout ** Watch Receiver | Netflix Official Site Watch Quarterback | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump #1262: Why Fitness Assess

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: How you lift weights changes how you look. (2:31) Being a badass. (12:05) The fun process of building a MAPS program. (15:26) Sal likes to drive fast. (16:51) Adam’s hunt for creative car pathways. (17:41) New studies on the entourage effect of cannabinoids. (25:56) An appreciation of old muscle cars and the feeling of being present. (29:15) The ‘skibidi toilet’ viral trend. (41:02) Addressing the controversial Olympics opening ceremony. (45:45) The race to autonomous cars. (53:48) The latest deal from NASM. (58:33) Shout out to the FREE ‘How to Build a Profitable 7 or 8-Figure Coaching Business’ webinar with Jason Phillips and Adam. (1:00:02) #ListenerLive question #1 – What are your thoughts on athletes who do not have an “offseason”, but would still like some muscle gains? (1:03:23

Why Mind Pump Doesn’t Give Meal Plans Why Mind Pump does NOT give diet plans. (1:19) Reasons why they work (temporarily). (7:15) Reasons why they suck. (10:43) What to do instead. (19:55) 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 August Promotion: MAPS Bands | MAPS 40+ 50% off! ** Code AUGUST50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1522: How to Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps to Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram

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: The BEST strength training workout for 85% of the population. (1:51) The role and benefits of Bifidobacteria. (15:00) Drumsticks are the margarine of ice cream. (21:03) Japan’s ‘fat’ tax and how ‘breakfast’ has been sold to our kids. (26:55) The BEST sunscreen you will find anywhere! (38:21) The stories we told ourselves that sounded normal at the time. (43:00) Trigger sessions are now mainstream! (47:06) An important PSA for trainers and coaches. (52:22) Shout out to the book Lies Women Believe: And the Truth that Sets Them Free, by  Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. (56:08) #ListenerLive question #1 - If training a higher volume than 8 sets per workout is more valuable, how would I do higher volume while still doing failure training without feeling nauseous after my workout? (57:25) #ListenerLive

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 ONE thing you can do to simultaneously improve your cognitive function, help you build more muscle, and burn more fat. (2:26) Kids say the darndest things. (14:07) Going down the Jesse Ventura rabbit hole. (14:56) Is Justin the best or worst storyteller in the world? (17:41) Such an American idea. (24:26) The ultimate insurance scam. (26:26) The science of liquid breathing. (29:31) Dogs can smell stress and alter their behavior.  (32:41) An elephant that paints! (34:15) The commonalities between leadership and coaching. (41:24) Why the peptide GHK-CU is so good to use on your skin. (55:25) Shout out to Presumed Innocent on Apple TV+. (1:00:32) #Quah question #1 - Why is it so hard to lose the last 5 pounds?? What to do?? Even less calories?? More cardio? (1:03:21) #Quah question #2 - Should I pro

Real Recovery Talk-Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno Tom and Ben share their history of addiction and trauma. (2:16) “Put the clients first and the money will be there.” The origin story of Rock Recovery Center. (25:17) The dark world and hustle of ‘Body Brokers’. (31:07) Are there common mistakes with treatment? (40:13) Why any attempt to shield an alcoholic is doomed to fail. (42:29) The importance of fitness for recovery. (44:57) How quickly can they tell if someone will be successful through this process? (49:14) What are some of the biggest obstacles patients encounter? (55:42) Strategies for people in denial. (57:46) “It’s not the amount of time that you spend with your children, it’s the intentionality behind it.” (1:01:49) The role of the spiritual component in recovery. (1:05:51) Is there a correlation to the level of addiction somebody has/gone through to the level of trauma they suffer from? (1:19:13) The first steps you can take if you want hel

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: If you’re on a low-carb diet increase your sodium intake! (2:30) When old things become cool again. (7:28) Sal’s daughter is a spitfire. (18:10) ‘How to Build a Profitable 7 or 8-Figure Coaching Business’ free webinar. (19:45) Mind Pump Recommends Skywalkers: A Love Story on Netflix. (24:50) Kids say and do the darndest things. (30:13) A lesson in trust. (35:05) Getting excited about the challenge. (38:52) Is mental illness the manifestation of spiritual illness? (41:03) The best time to visit the coast. (48:46) The Di Stefano’s love Ned! (51:17) Shout out to Roya at the Fitness Equinox Beverly Hills. (54:09) #ListenerLive question #1 - Given the drawbacks of training in a group format, would you advise I move forward with this opportunity to gain experience or keep trying/and or wait

Should You Become a Personal Trainer? Why the guy’s got into the field of personal training. (1:19) The moment you realize there is ‘real’ money in this. (5:54) Personal training statistics. (12:37) Should You Become a Personal Trainer? #1 - Are you passionate about fitness and health? (14:46) #2 - Are you passionate about people? (18:27) #3 - Are you able to take ownership of people's success while simultaneously not taking it personally when they fail? (29:00) #4 - How do you feel about sales? (33:24) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers 3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course How to Build a Profitable 7 or 8-Figure Coaching Business with Jason Phillips & Adam Mind Pu

Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the WORST ways to get fit, lean & healthy is to work out in groups. (1:54) Running clubs are the new dating apps. (12:25) How to sniff out bots. (20:09) Using psilocybin to reset your brain. (23:45) General characteristics of siblings. (29:45) The unhappiest group of people are young adults. (43:19) Developing character as a young man. (52:57) New product alert from Legion! (57:49) Don’t want this movie! (59:33) Shout out to the FREE group for trainer’s Personal Trainer Growth Secrets on Facebook. (1:02:28) #ListenerLive question #1 - I lost my period 10 years ago due to all kinds of eating disorders. I have been a normal weight for 5 years now but struggled for most of them with binge eating. Should I start hormone therapy or stay the course? (1:03:50) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are natural ways to increase testosterone? (1:18:21) #ListenerLive question #3 – I coach a 14u girls softball team. If you were me or my assistant, what would you have my

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The WORST shoes to lift weights in. (1:40) Doug’s undercover bougie. (7:02) Dressing up with Vuori. (11:02) Date night with the Di Stefano’s. (13:39) Horseback riding with Mind Pump. (15:25) California wants to own your kids. (20:00) The misconceptions around homeschooling. (22:45) Beware of your feminine hygiene products. (25:56) What are things we will look back on in 50 years and say, “That was crazy we did that?” (29:43) The origin of the treadmill. (35:56) Elon is enemy #1. (39:15) Should the person running the country be a good businessman or a woman? (42:23) Men who kiss their wives goodbye live longer. (47:13) Beards bring ‘wizardly’ wisdom. (49:36) Gym pet peeves. (52:33) Shout out to The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man book by John Perkins. (57:01) #Quah question #1 - When is the best or right time to take Creatine? (58:06) #Quah question #2 - When following your programs is it ok to replace some upper body movements with lower? I noticed

How Much Should You Really Workout? The misconception around how much exercise you need to do to optimize your body’s progress. (2:07) Why does exercise, if done properly, build muscle? (5:05) “The goal is to do as little as possible, to elicit the most amount of change.” (11:38) How Much Should You Really Workout and Things to Consider? #1 - How often do you currently work out? (17:54) #2 – How good is your sleep? (20:31) #3 – How is your stress? (23:21) #3 - How is your diet? (26:19) What Does a Good Exercise Routine Look Like for the Average Person? #1 – General activity: Walk more. (32:32) #2 – Structured workout: Strength training (15-20 min. 5 days a week or 2 workouts a week to build. Half of that to maintain.) (36:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** Special Promotion: MAPS 15 50% off! ** Code MA

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: The best way to use a cold plunge! (2:28) A discussion on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. (12:02) Birthdays at the Schafer household. (25:34) When your wife gets ‘closed.’ (31:52) Mind Pump’s current Butcher Box favorites. (32:50) What grosses you out when it comes to babies? (34:23) Lab-grown brains. (37:47) Aurelius is FULL of boy energy. (40:22) How fitness is such an impactful thing for a kid to pick up. (46:35) Shout out to the book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, by Tom O’Neill. (56:39) #ListenerLive question #1 – Would coming off testosterone be appropriate for me, or staying on it? I am trying to find the root cause of my low sex drive and nutrient deficiencies. (58:27) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you superset bilateral and t

 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Drastically improve your odds of success by hiring a trainer. (1:38) The misconception of the challenge and difficulty of getting fit and STAYING fit. (6:22) You don’t know what you DON’T know. (8:40) The resurgence of being a personal trainer. (11:08) Why don’t most people invest in a personal trainer when they get a gym membership? (12:59) How do I get a good trainer? (16:22) 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer #1 - They understand proper exercise. (17:23) #2 - They can guide you through pitfalls. (22:27) #3 – Accountability. (27:32) #4 – Objectivity. (32:02) #5 - It’s more enjoyable. (36:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NASM for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Buy CPT Self Study and Get CNC for Free (A savings of $899!) ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers Mind Pump #1492: Five Thin