MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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1402: Good Stress Vs. Bad Stress & How to Know the Difference
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin break down different kinds of stress and how to become more resilient to the challenges life throws at us. Why all stress is NOT bad. (2:35) How we NEED stress to adapt and grow. (4:50) The different categories of stress. (7:14) Why balance is SO important. (9:18) How good stress can become bad stress. (10:21) Characteristics that describe “good” stress. (13:53) The characteristics of “bad” stress. (21:11) How our thoughts dictate our feelings. (26:42) How to become aware of good versus bad stress and tips to increase your body’s resilient capacity. (28:07) Are you adapting or getting better? (28:45) Your life experiences. (33:12) Have a strong support network. (36:31) Get better sleep. (38:08) Unplug and detach from your home environment. (39:28) Get out in nature. (41:22) Inject calm exercise and movement into your routine. (43:15) Connect with people in real life. (44:17) Learn to let loose. (45:58) Have a regular mindfulness or spiritual practice. (49:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Stress and the Concept of Control - World of Psychology Control Freak or Healthy Sense of Control? Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1265: How To Develop A Winning Mindset A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose – Book by Eckhart Tolle Smile: A Powerful Tool Adaptogens 101: What They Are + How They Can Help With Your Stress & Fatigue Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1401: How to Improve Your Overhead Press, Techniques to Eliminate Muscle Imbalances, the Value of a Post Workout Cool Down & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about getting better at the overhead press, how to fix an imbalance between lats, the best way to cool down after a workout, and good shoes for squatting and deadlifting. Courteney is looking GOOD. (5:38) Jessica likes Sal THICCC. (9:03) Baby stories with Mind Pump. (11:54) Mind Pump Recommends, Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. (21:53) Sal’s Supplement Corner. (29:07) How distance learning does not favor the parents. (31:10) Swim lessons with the Schafer’s. (36:45) Mind Pump remanences on old 90’s commercials. (40:59) Wisdom versus knowledge. (44:43) Justin’s embracing his feminine side. (47:28) NCI Certifications x Mind Pump. (48:40) #Quah question #1 – What can you do to get better at the overhead press? (51:00) #Quah question #2 - How do I fix an imbalance between my left and right lats? (55:34) #Quah question #3 – What value does a cool down provide after a workout? What is the best way to cool down? (59:05) #Quah question #4 – Can you recommend a good shoe for squatting and deadlifting? Does it make a difference or would you bother? (1:04:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula Impact Theory | Igniting Human Potential Tom Bilyeu - YouTube Bret Weinstein on Ending Cancel Culture, Avoiding Civil War and How We Can Unify Agmatine Visit Dr. Squatch for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! *Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout for 20% off sitewide* Join the Revolution in Nutrition Coaching – NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level Mind Pump Prime Webinar Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram
1400: Why Everyone Should Exercise
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover 10 reasons why everyone should exercise. The difference between exercise and being active. (2:45) Mind Pump on the benefits of exercise for the average person. (4:10) Why Everyone Should Exercise. (11:36) #1 – Makes you happier. (11:56) #2 – Makes fat loss easier. (16:30) #3 – Excellent for building muscle and strengthening your bones. (19:14) #4 – Increases your energy levels. (21:51) #5 – Reduces the risk of chronic diseases. (27:14) #6 – Helps skin health. (29:39) #7 – Incredible for the brain. (31:41) #8 – Improves sleep quality. (36:25) #9 – Reduces pain. (38:42) #10 – Gives you better sex. (41:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Exercise for the treatment of depression and anxiety Treating Depression with Exercise Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine 5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog 3 Other Benefits to Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog Physical activity, exercise, and chronic diseases: A brief review How Exercise Can Improve Your Sex Life Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1399: How & When to Use Momentum During Lifts, Eating & Training Tips for Women Who Have Lost Their Period, Using Soreness to Guage Overtraining & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about muscle groups and exercises that benefit from adding momentum, how sore is too sore, training & nutrition for women who are missing their period and are trying to get it back, and whether it is better to eat breakfast before or after a morning workout. Adam’s ultimate bachelor pad from back in the day. (4:27) Adam likes it COLD. (9:01) STD’s and the aging population. (10:50) Mind Pump’s hot takes from the VP debate. (14:50) Sal’s son LOVES video games. (19:25) Mind Pump Workouts. (22:05) How would you spend a million dollars a day? (25:36) Mind Pump Investments. (27:09) Have we seen the October surprise? (29:06) Studies with Sal. (31:09) Who has a better reach today, Howard Stern or Joe Rogan? (32:15) The controversy surrounding streaming farms. (34:10) Magic Spoon’s customizable boxes. (37:21) More Studies with Sal. (39:00) #Quah question #1 – The barbell push-press uses momentum that allows more weight for the shoulders. What are some other muscle groups and exercises that benefit from adding momentum? (44:27) #Quah question #2 – As far as overtraining goes, how sore is too sore? (50:32) #Quah question #3 – How do you go about training & nutrition for women who are missing their period and are trying to get it back? Do you have to be more careful with those who have suffered eating disorders in the past? (53:45) #Quah question #4 – For people working out in the mornings, is it better to eat breakfast before or after the workout? (58:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! STD Rates Keep Rising for Older Adults Just Getting Started (2017) - Rotten Tomatoes Harris and Pence draw second-largest VP debate audience ever Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. What 23 Studies Say Is the Best Way to Build Muscle MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, is the world’s richest woman Demand surges for Regeneron drug that Trump claims ‘cures’ Covid-19 Howard Stern SiriusXM Renewal Seen As Imminent, Boosting Company Shares How the Music Business Can Actually Crack Down on Streaming Fraud Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! K: The Overlooked Variable That's Driving the Pandemic - The Atlantic Mind Pump TV - YouTube Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1125: Dr. Jolene Brighten- What You Need To Know About The Menstrual Cycle Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram
1398: How to Know When You Are Drinking Too Much Caffeine, When You Should Lower a Deadlift Under Control Vs. Dropping It, How to Distinguish Between Being Lazy & Actually Needing a Day Off & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about controlling a deadlift back to the ground vs. dropping it, how to tell the difference between being lazy and actually needing to take a day off, when to cap your caffeine consumption, and whether following your passion is bad advice. School subjects Mind Pump was weak in. (4:00) New supplement category that is exploding! (12:17) You can die from eating too much black licorice?! (16:32) Justin Recommends, Black Sails on Starz. (21:13) Vuori is now climate neutral. (22:42) Mind Pump’s favorite fast-food chains. (24:49) Adam Recommends, The Playbook on Netflix. (29:08) Studies with Sal and the value of blue light-blocking glasses. (35:44) Funny news with Sal. (41:04) Mind Pump appreciates South Park. (42:41) #Quah question #1 – What do you guys think about controlling a deadlift back to the ground vs. dropping it? (44:37) #Quah question #2 – How do you tell the difference between being lazy and actually needing to take a day off? (48:59) #Quah question #3 – How do you know when to cap your caffeine consumption and how do energy drinks contrast with pre-workouts? (53:26) #Quah question #4 – Is following your passion bad advice? (1:00:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula Man dies from eating too much black licorice. The cause - glycyrrhizic acid: What is it? Watch Black Sails Online: Stream Full Series on STARZ Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Becoming Climate Neutral - A Letter From Our CEO J Balvin Announces His Own McDonald’s Meal, Talks New Music, Dream Collabs, More The Playbook | Netflix Official Site Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Successful initial results using cannabis terpenes to treat COVID-19 Snake used as face mask on bus South Park - Watch Full Episodes Free Online Mind Pump #610: Dr. Andy Galpin Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram
1397: 5 Ways to Maintain Muscle When You’re Sick or Injured
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover five different ways to maintain muscle when you are recovering from an illness or injury. How to navigate around an injury or being sick. (3:47) Mind Pump Revelations: Don’t be afraid of going backward. (5:54) 5 Ways to Maintain Muscle When You’re Sick or Injured. #1 – Focus on healing. (12:03) #2 – Train what you can. (25:23) #3 – Dial in that nutrition. (30:50) #4 – Apply static tension. (34:12) #5 – Utilize blood flow restriction (BFR) training. (38:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula The Dark Side of Cortisone Shots: Joint Deterioration Why you should almost NEVER take Advil, Aleve, or Aspirin (NSAIDS) before or after exercise – Mind Pump Blog Do Ibuprofen and NSAIDs Affect Athletic Performance? MAPS Fitness Prime Pro - Mind Pump Media The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1275: The Best At-Home Workout That No One Is Sharing Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV Occlusion Training Guide – Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1396: The Best Mind to Muscle Ab Exercises, Primal Movement Vs. Animal Flow, How to Perform Your Best No Matter What Is Going on in Your Life & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best ab exercises that help with the mind to muscle connection, thoughts on Primal Movement & Animal Flow, what it takes to always be “ON” and why they partnered up instead of going solo. Nesting Sal and updates on baby Di Stefano. (5:05) Inheriting ‘smartass’ genetics from your parents. (9:28) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (14:38) Ned’s new sleep product will knock you out! (18:10) Mind Pump Recommends, South Park – The Pandemic Special on Comedy Central. (21:04) Mind Pump’s conspiracy take on President Trump getting COVID. (22:21) Butcher Box is getting classy! (26:26) Studies with Sal. (27:29) The dark side of the fitness industry, competition coaches. (28:47) Adam’s water sports. (34:24) Mind Pump’s Massive Apparel Blowout Sale! (42:55) #Quah question #1 – What are some best ab exercises that will help with the mind to muscle connection? I am having trouble with my lower abs. (44:15) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on Primal Movement or Animal Flow? (49:25) #Quah question #3 - What does it take to always be “ON”? (56:21) #Quah question #4 – Why did you guys partner up instead of going solo? How did you balance the ego of I’m bringing this much to the business and they are only bringing this much? (1:02:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products October Special: MAPS Anabolic and No BS 6-Pack Formula Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! South Park - Watch Full Episodes Free Online President Trump, first lady test positive for COVID-19 Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Narcissism in Political Participation MIND PUMP APPAREL FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump The #1 Movement Pre-Requisite To Building Six-Pack Abs Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work – Book by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal How To Get Into The Flow State | Steven Kotler Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Serene Wilken (@mindful_axis) Instagram Steven Kotler (@kotler.steven) Instagram
1395: Hunter McIntyre on Steroid Use in CrossFit, Avoiding Negativity, Surviving a Business Downturn & More
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with the ever colorful Hunter McIntyre. Hunter’s CrossFit experience. (3:44) Shout out to Dave Castro. (9:00) The realm of steroids in the CrossFit industry. (13:10) Will he compete in their court again? (17:38) The difference in cultures between OCR and CrossFit. (19:03) His hot take on the Greg Glassman debacle and the future of CrossFit. (20:00) Why he thinks a lot of CrossFit coaches are idiots. (21:58) No pain, no gain. (24:53) How if you put anything in his mouth, he will survive. (27:20) Why he doesn’t watch TV and tips to avoid negativity. (29:51) How he balances the negative baggage. (32:38) Why he is removing himself from the playing field. (34:36) Shifting his environment in a positive direction, the creation of OCR Stars. (37:00) Surviving a business downturn. (42:07) How exercise is therapeutic. (48:47) How he accelerates his healing capacity. (52:31) Hunter’s COVID queen. (56:14) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff) Instagram Hunter McIntyre Website - Hunter McIntyre Hunter McIntyre Organization – OCR Stars Dave Castro (@thedavecastro) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #905: Hunter McIntyre Hunter McIntyre on His Rookie Season and What Comes Next Promera Sports Mind Pump #922: John Romano Greg Glassman resigns as CrossFit CEO after controversial statements about George Floyd My HONEST Thoughts On Crossfit – Mind Pump Blog How to Eat, Move and Be Healthy! - Book by Paul Chek HAOS - Hunter's Academy Of Strength Hunter McIntyre breaks 'Murph Challenge' record, raises money in Memorial Day tradition
1394: How to Build More Muscle & Lose More Fat by Reducing Stress, the Best Priming Movements to Improve Your Big Lifts, the Effectiveness of Kettlebells Vs. Dumbbells & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why taking a vacation can help you reach your fitness goals more effortlessly, the best priming movements for squats, deadlifts, bench press and the other big lifts, whether kettlebells are superior to dumbbells, and how a new trainer can overcome imposter syndrome. Reality TV, real or fake? (3:30) Jessica’s journey at the DMV. (11:30) Fun Facts with Justin. (16:05) Mind Pump approves of MIIR’s camp cups. (17:22) Sal’s Conspiracy Corner. (18:16) Adam’s Spotify/Joe Rogan conspiracy theory. (19:02) The importance of teamwork. (21:32) Larry Wheels strength dumbfounds Sal. (28:49) Is UFC star Israel Adesanya on steroids?! (29:59) Studies with Sal. (37:01) Pumpkin Spice Latte, Organifi edition. (39:05) #Quah question #1 – When I go on vacation or take a week off exercise and ease up slightly on nutrition, I lose weight, my digestion is better, and I sleep great. Why is this and how do I go back to my everyday life and keep up the positive momentum? (41:16) #Quah question #2 - What priming movements are best for squats, deadlifts, bench press, and the other big lifts? (46:37) #Quah question #3 – Are kettlebells superior to dumbbells? (51:10) #Quah question #4 – What was it like as a new trainer? How did you get your first real client? I am new to personal training and I know I am capable of helping others. However, I am also aware that I am experiencing a little bit of imposter syndrome? What are tips to help you navigate the landscape with honesty and confidence without turning away clients? (55:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Hidden camera catches naked man high on LSD thinking he’s a tiger Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! One Minute Man: Is Spotify Censoring Joe Rogan? Israel Adesanya slams conspiracy theory about saggy pec UFC CHAMP Accused of PED Use due to SEVERE GYNO allegations! | Trainer Reacts! Effects of Time-Restricted Eating on Weight Loss and Other Metabolic Parameters in Women and Men With Overweight and Obesity Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1272: COVID-19 & How To Cope With Fear & Anxiety Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products First 3 Things a Personal Trainer Should do When They Get a New Client – Mind Pump Blog The Most Important Skill For Personal Trainers – Mind Pump Blog How to Be The Top Personal Trainer in Your Gym – Mind Pump Blog Why You Can’t be Afraid to Talk to People if You are a Personal Trainer – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jessica Di Stefano (@thetraininghour) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Larry (@larrywheels) Instagram Marlon Shamell (@shamell_fitness) Instagram Israel Adesanya (@stylebender) Instagram Mike Dolce (@thedolcediet) Instagram
1393: The Best Way to Grow Your Forearms, How to Get a Back Pump, When to Mix Up Cardio & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about good ways to phase workouts besides strength and hypertrophy, the best way to grow forearm size, tips to get a back pump, and how often to mix up cardio in order for your body not to adapt to the activity. How even Mind Pump still overtrains. (4:26) How to develop a winning mindset. (14:18) Avatar betting on themselves. (19:46) The HUGE Disney layoffs. (22:19) The gut health properties of Oli Pop soda. (26:44) Mind Pump’s beer of choice. (29:00) Sal’s social media break. (30:15) Studies with Sal and the importance of third-party testing. (37:34) Drones are delivering organs now?! (42:26) Your phone is listening. (45:33) #Quah question #1 – What are good ways to phase workouts besides strength and hypertrophy? I’m still stuck in the home gym with limited weight. (47:09) #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to grow forearm size? (50:47) #Quah question #3 – Any tips to get a back pump? (56:01) #Quah question #4 – How often would you have to mix up cardio for your body not to adapt? Or does your body consider all the same over time? (59:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #1265: How To Develop A Winning Mindset Avatar 2 Has Wrapped Filming, Avatar 3 Shoot Almost Done Disney Just Announced Big Time Official Layoffs Across Parks, Experiences And Products What it's like inside the secret, members-only club hidden in Disneyland Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** BoxLock on ‘Shark Tank’: A Look Inside the Lock that Protects Packages The Social Dilemma | Netflix Official Site Five unapproved drugs found in cognitive enhancement supplements Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** When Drones Deliver Human Organs 5 Exercises For HUGE Forearms & A STRONGER Grip (FREE Big Arms Guide) The ONLY Forearm Workout That Matters (TRY THIS!!) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump TV - YouTube MAPS O.C.R. | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Should You do Cardio Before or After Weights? - Mind Pump Blog Cardio Sucks for Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Influencers In The Wild (@influencers_inthewild) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
1392: 10 Habits of Super-Healthy People
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten of the most important habits shared by healthy people. The important skill of modeling successful people’s actions and habits. (2:37) 10 Habits of Super-Healthy People. (7:08) #1 – Planned (break)fast. (8:12) #2 – Track water intake. (13:57) #3 – Take walk breaks. (18:26) #4 – Unplug from tech. (24:38) #5 – Follow in love with growth, instead of winning. (30:00) #6 – Prioritize and optimize sleep. (35:03) #7 – Build muscle and lift weights. (40:38) #8 – Go outside and get fresh air. (44:42) #9 – Stay mobile. (47:32) #10 – Have a mindfulness practice. (49:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout Mind Pump #1385: How To Start Your Fitness & Fat Loss Journey Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss 5 Long-Term Benefits of Resistance Training – MInd Pump Blog MAPS Starter | MAPS Fitness Products MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Alone | Netflix Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1391: How to Substitute Dumbbells for Barbells for the Big Lifts, Meeting Your Macros Vs. Meeting Your Calories, When to Incorporate the Turkish Get-Up Into Your Workout & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using dumbbells for squats, lunges, chest press, overhead press, and deadlifts, prioritizing meeting your macros vs. meeting your calories, when a Turkish Get-Up is useful, and a good progression for introducing weightlifting to kids and teens. Justin’s ‘happy baby pose’. (4:19) Proper grocery store etiquette. (6:49) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (9:15) The power of the ‘babies touch’. (18:28) Joe Rogan, Spotify, and the growing topic of censorship. (22:32) Missing the mark of the benefits of grass-fed meat. (29:32) COVID-19 and blue light blocking glasses. (32:27) Studies with Sal. (35:25) #Quah question #1 – Can I use dumbbells for squats, lunges, chest press, overhead press, and deadlifts? Does it have to be a barbell or am I just wasting my time? (38:50) #Quah question #2 – What's more important, meeting your macros or meeting your calories? (43:00) #Quah question #3 – What are your views on the Turkish Get-Up? What is it useful for and what situation would you program it? (46:14) #Quah question #4 – What is a good progression for introducing weightlifting to kids and teens? (54:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products MEGA ERUPTION - What was this Pompeii volcano victim doing when he died? Cheeky theory sweeps internet as new photo emerges Watch Three Identical Strangers | Prime Video Parental skin-to-skin contact dampens pain responses in newborn baby's brain REPORT: Employees Threaten Strike If Spotify Doesn’t Censor Joe Rogan Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Association of Daily Wear of Eyeglasses With Susceptibility to Coronavirus Disease 2019 Infection Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Combining nanotechnology with immunotherapy to fight deadly metastatic breast cancer Nanotechnology in Cancer Research Alone | Netflix MAPS Macro Calculator Mind Pump TV - YouTube How To Do A Turkish Get-Up 3 Turkish Get-Up Variations - Tutorial with Kettlebell Master of Sport Mind Pump #952: Chad Wesley Smith Of Juggernaut Training Systems Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram
1390: The State of the Gym Industry with UFC Gym President Adam Sedlack
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with UFC Gym president Adam Sedlack. The funny story of how Adam met Sal. (4:00) Adam’s 24 Hour Fitness journey. (6:54) What was it like working for Ray Wilson and Mark Mastrov? (10:04) Was the transition rocky when 24 Hour acquired Family Fitness? (12:41) The evolution of the gym space: His take on the race to the least expensive. (13:44) The pivotal moment he knew 24 Hour was doomed. (18:54) The COVID-19 impact on the industry and how the UFC Gyms adapted. (21:22) His theory on how Planet Fitness is surviving right now. (27:34) Why he believes Governor Gavin Newsom’s policies are costing people their lives. (29:25) Behind closed doors conversations: The strategic way UFC Gyms are bringing back the fitness model. (38:39) How to get involved politically to make a change. (42:06) The mental health effects. (46:00) Changing the narrative of fitness, how the at-home model is bringing more fitness awareness. (49:33) Mark Mastrov, making BIG moves. (55:58) How to build consumer trust in the COVID-19 era. (57:35) Their strategy with new media. (1:00:30) Does he see any permanent changes to the market? (1:05:49) Is remote work a way of the future? (1:10:03) His advice to the single gym owner. (1:10:55) How to create a community in a two-dimensional world. (1:12:47) How you live your journey today will make the difference. (1:15:30) From the front desk to President, the evolution of Adam Sedlack. (1:16:54) The moment in his journey that changed his life. (1:20:04) How to identify honest and authentic people. (1:24:47) Fitness, the best personal growth tool there is. (1:26:36) Navigating family life during a pandemic. (1:28:28) Building a legacy through actions. (1:31:58) Are there things he would have done differently when starting a family? (1:34:45) Going all-in on being the RV guy. (1:37:25) What you may not know about Mark Mastrov. (1:38:35) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Adam Sedlack (@ufcgymprez) Instagram Gym & Fitness | MMA Training | UFC GYM Simon Sinek (@simonsinek) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount** 24 Hour Fitness declares bankruptcy, citing "devastating" coronavirus hit Demand at Planet Fitness better than anticipated - JPMorgan Health Clubs Are Not Spreading COVID-19, Study Finds California Fitness Alliance Apple Just Announced a Fitness Service. Are You Signing Up? Peloton Earnings Top Views As At-Home Fitness Boom Continues Will work be remote forever? - Simon Sinek
1389: The Whole Body Effect of Training Individual Muscles, Training for First Responders, Life Changing Early Life Lessons & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether the muscle building signal you send when you perform resistance training is specific to only the muscles you train or if it can have an overall effect on the body, training for the firefighter academy, the benefit to sitting cross-legged for hip mobility, and realizations they had in their 20’s that changed their life. Justin’s proud father moment. (5:31) Mind Pump’s biggest insecurities. (9:20) Justin ‘vegan-ish’ day. (12:12) Studies with Sal. (15:33) How Instagram is slowing turning into a PG-13 version of Porn Hub. (19:53) Amazon’s bike snafu. (24:01) Zoom is crushing! (28:12) Magic Spoon, catering to their audience. (31:44) The safety of gyms in the COVID-19 era. (34:36) Is Joe Rogan being censored by Spotify? (37:46) The booming market of customizable pillows. (46:25) #Quah question #1 - Is the muscle-building signal you send, when you perform resistance training, specific to only the muscles you train, or can it have an overall effect on the body? I recently sustained a knee injury and can’t do lower body training. I am trying to preserve muscle. (48:14) #Quah question #2 – I'm training for the firefighter academy. I’m 6’1”, 195 pounds, and have been following MAPS Anabolic. Which program should I choose next, and should I be at maintenance or bulk? I need to be running with 75 pounds of equipment. (52:54) #Quah question #3 – I spend most of my day on a chair due to online classes. Is there any benefit to sitting cross-legged for hip mobility or should I just do exercises to prevent low back pain? (58:05) #Quah question #4 – What realizations did you have in your 20’s that changed your life? (1:03:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products A healthy diet is more important than your weight when it comes to risk of death, study finds - ABC News Amazon disavows $500 ‘Prime Bike,’ says it has no formal connection to the product Echelon made a $500 version of its connected spin bike for Amazon Prime (updated) Eric Yuan Net Worth: Zoom Founder Made $12 Billion In 6 Months Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Health Clubs Are Not Spreading COVID-19, Study Finds Community and Close Contact Exposures Associated with COVID-19 Among Symptomatic Adults ≥18 Years in 11 Outpatient Health Care Facilities — United States, July 2020 IS SPOTIFY ALREADY CENSORING JOE ROGAN? Joe Rogan Is Already a Headache for Spotify AllSides | Balanced news via media bias ratings Visit Pluto Pillow for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout for 10% off** Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram
1388: The Benefits of Contralateral Training, the Truth About Alkaline Water, Gaining Credibility as an Out of Shape Trainer & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about contralateral training, the value of Alkaline & PH water, whether foam rolling is good for recovery, and credibility of out of shape personal trainers. Morning moodiness is a real thing. (5:01) The potential value of bullies. (8:20) Mind Pump Recommends, My Octopus Teacher on Netflix. (18:28) The value of debate and why Sal recommends Allsides.com. (24:03) The at-home workout “bike wars.” Who will win?! (28:27) Compass pathways, psilocybin-therapy firm, goes public. (33:56) It’s pumpkin spice season! (35:53) Is Halloween canceled this year? (36:32) The benefits of tea tree oil for the scalp and how Adam has been using Dr. Squatch to remedy it. (39:00) Going to the movies in the COVID era. (42:14) #Quah question #1 – What is contralateral training and who does it benefit? (45:03) #Quah question #2 – Are alkaline & PH water another processed item on the market? Or are they worth the money? (51:07) #Quah question #3 – Is foam rolling good for recovery and can it help you recover faster? (55:59) #Quah question #4 – In your opinion, how credible is a personal trainer if they’re not in their best shape at the moment? (1:00:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Fitness Products Cobra Kai | Netflix Official Site My Octopus Teacher | Netflix Official Site AllSides | Balanced news via media bias ratings Peloton Shares Rebound After Amazon Denies Echelon Partnership Apple Fitness Plus comes after Peloton with streaming workouts that sync with Apple Watch Compass Pathways Takes Investors on a Trip to Higher Prices Compass Pathways (NASDAQ: CMPS) Begins Trading on Nasdaq Global Select Market Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Are Halloween, Thanksgiving Cancelled? CDC Releases 2020 Guidelines For Fall Holidays Visit Dr. Squatch for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! *Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout for 20% off sitewide* Tenet (2020) - Rotten Tomatoes 3 Exercises To Decrease Lower Back Pain | FREE Back Pain Guide How To Foam Roll PROPERLY (AVOID THESE MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP Lets Talk About The TRUE Value of Foam Rolling Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources