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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1049: The Truth About Suspension Training, Why More Muscle Doesn't Always Mean More Strength, Correcting Imbalances When Performing Compound Lifts & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training intuitively vs. sticking 100% to a plan, training with suspension training systems, what to do if one side is engaging more than the other during compound exercises, and if all muscle is created equal. How Sal has dethroned Justin for the most awkward handshake ever. (4:19) Oakland, California, decriminalizes magic mushrooms and peyote. (10:38) The façade of Instagram marketing. (14:54) High school principal accused of copying Ashton Kutcher's Teen Choice Awards speech. (23:04) What is surveillance capital and how does it affect you? (24:48) Butcher Box brings back a crazy promotion!! (32:48) Mind Pump traveling the country, get your tickets now! (38:24) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on training intuitively vs. sticking 100% to a plan? (39:59) #Quah question #2 – Thoughts on training with suspension training systems? Is it a good tool to incorporate with strength training? (54:17) #Quah question #3 – During compound exercises I feel one side engaging more than the other. Is there a way I can prevent this? (1:02:04) #Quah question #4 - Is all muscle is created equal? Can a person with more compact muscle be stronger than someone built like a bodybuilder? (1:07:56) People Mentioned Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Oakland, California, decriminalizes magic mushrooms and peyote Instagram Influencer With 2.6m Followers Struggles To Sell 36 T-Shirts High School Principal Plagiarizes Ashton Kutcher Speech Advertisers want to mine your brain to help sell their products - Axios Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Book by Adam Alter MAPS Fitness Anywhere | Muscle Adaptation Programming System - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1048: What to do if there is Only Junk Food to Eat, Making Sure Deep Stretching Doesn't Impede Muscle Growth, the Difference Between MAPS Prime & Prime Pro & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the biggest difference between Prime and Prime Pro, how to get through the times you can’t access a lot of clean calories, making sure stretching doesn’t impede muscle growth, and how to best utilize 30 minute sessions as a trainer. Suns out, legs out! The guys are starting to rock their Vuori shorts. (4:39) Rolex giant Watches of Switzerland begins London IPO. (7:30) Jay-Z: Hip hop’s first billionaire. (10:50) Cryptocurrency pioneer pays $4.57m for lunch with Warren Buffett. (17:24) Justin the hoarder: Certain ‘Skinny Dipped’ almond flavors seem to be disappearing at Mind Pump HQ. (19:39) Considering the male disposability hypothesis. (21:20) This is just the beginning…Parents given chance to use sperm from deceased son to produce male heir raises ethical concerns. (27:43) How insecurities defy logic. (34:55) #Quah question #1 – What’s the biggest difference between Prime and Prime Pro? If I get Prime Pro do I have a need for Prime. (46:54) #Quah question #2 - How to get through the times when you can’t access a lot of clean calories due to bad planning or just unexpected life events? (1:00:04) #Quah question #3 – As a former gymnast I value flexibility. I am only a few months into weight training and want to make sure my stretching doesn’t impede muscle growth. When is the best time to deep stretch? Before working out, after working out or on rest days? (1:08:00) #Quah question #4 – Being an LA Fitness trainer we only work with 30-minute sessions and two times a week is most common. What would your game plan be with someone who is trying to lose weight or someone who is trying to gain strength? (1:13:02) People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Rolex giant Watches of Switzerland begins London IPO debut with £650m valuation Artist, Icon, Billionaire: How Jay-Z Created His $1 Billion Fortune Cryptocurrency pioneer pays $4.57m for lunch with Warren Buffett, who called Bitcoin 'rat poison squared' Considering the Male Disposability Hypothesis Parents given chance to use sperm from deceased son to produce male heir raises ethical concerns Watch Three Identical Strangers | Prime Video - Amazon.com Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1047: Build a Competition Level Body (& Should You Compete?)
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin break down what it takes to build a competition level body and what to keep in mind when deciding whether to compete or not. What is the definition of a competitor? What does a competition body look like? (3:06) The key attributes of a competitor. (7:39) Should competing be called a ‘sport’? (15:43) The pros and value of competition. (19:08) The dark side of competing. (34:27) Creating the avatar of the person who SHOULD compete. (1:04:58) People Mentioned Omar Ventura (@omarv33) Instagram IFBB PRO Johnny Sebastian (@johnnysebastian) Instagram Melissa Wolf WBFF BIKINI PRO (@meliwolff) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** How to Mentally Train for a Bodybuilding Competition – Mind Pump Blog Are You Ready For Your Bodybuilding Competition? - Mind Pump Blog In the Defense of Bodybuilders – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources
1046: The Benefits of Olympic Style Lifts with Kettlebells, What to do When You Don't Feel Like Working Out, How to Strengthen Bones & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the kettlebell versions of Olympic lifts, a good way to strengthen bones, what to do when you get to the gym but don't feel like lifting, and what they would eat if they could eat anything with no consequence. Should CBD be regulated? The recent FDA public hearing, companies like NED doing things the RIGHT way & MORE. (5:17) 16-year-old girl faces child-porn charges for making a video of herself. Is this a parenting issue or should she bare all the responsibility? (16:40) US government preparing potential investigation into Google over its monopoly on competition. (27:22) Apple iTunes is shutting down. (31:32) Sal joins the bandwagon and finally starts Game of Thrones! (33:42) Mind Pump Recommends. (35:55) Justin finds a new passion, the tough job of a comedian & MORE. (38:14) Bring your son to workday at Mind Pump. (46:47) #Quah question #1 – I know how you guys feel about Olympic lifts with a barbell. What are your thoughts on the kettlebell versions of those exercises? Is the barrier to entry lower form wise give them a place in peoples workouts? (50:59) #Quah question #2 – What is a good way to strengthen bones? A personal trainer told me that I have low bone density according to one of those handheld devices and told me I should sprint. I don’t want to hurt myself and sprinting is a skill I don’t have. My grandma had osteoporosis, so it is something I do think about wanting to prevent. (1:00:22) #Quah question #3 – If someone gets to the gym and they aren’t feeling it but want to get their lift on, what would you recommend? (1:06:31) #Quah question #4 – Here’s the scenario: You have a day to eat whatever you want with no consequences. What do you each eat for each meal? (1:12:47) People Mentioned Brendan Schaub (@brendanschaub) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Visit Ned for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** FDA to hold first public hearing on effects of CBD 5 Takeaways From the FDA's Hearing on CBD | Leafly 16-year-old girl appeals after being convicted of child pornography over sex video she made of herself and sent to her friends US government preparing potential investigation into Google over its monopoly on competition Apple iTunes Is Shutting Down - Consumer Reports Bad Blood | Netflix Official Site Cobra Kai - YouTube Brendan Schaub You'd Be Surprised (2019) | SHOWTIME Kettlebells For Aesthetics | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
1045: Dr. Jolene Brighten- Beyond the Pill
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Dr. Jolene Brighten, author of Beyond the Pill. Dr. Brighten is a leading expert in women's medicine and covers a number of topics in a fun and engaging way that not only affect women but the men in their lives as well. How many women are using birth control? (3:30) What symptoms are women being prescribed birth control for? (4:20) Have we been misled when it comes to the pill? (6:30) The impact of mate selection and the pill. (8:45) Is there a correlation to women on birth control and autoimmune disease? (16:15) How does birth control affect a women’s ability to gain muscle and burn body fat? (20:41) How there is a time and a place for birth control: What can women do to reduce side effects? (30:28) Diets and their impact on your body. (33:20) What happens when you have women who are on birth control and statins? (44:55) How did she get into the field of women’s health? (51:45) The differences between the shot and the pill. (1:00:37) The ‘decoder ring’ of a woman's hormonal cycle. (1:05:10) Are there some birth control pills that are better than others? (1:09:27) The 5 Fundamentals of the Brighten Protocol. (1:10:23) The ‘411’ on endometriosis. (1:16:25) How to work with the menstrual cycle to get gains. (1:20:49) Negative self-talk and its impact on your health. (1:32:12) The pros and cons of fertility awareness methods. (1:39:33) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dr. Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram Website YouTube Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Dr Lara Briden (@larabriden) Instagram Amy Schumer (@amyschumer) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Strong ½ off!! **Code “STRONG50” at checkout** Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill - Book by Jolene Brighten Women more attracted to masculine mates during ovulation The Stripper's Secret Effects of an oral contraceptive on sexual behavior of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) Women on Pill three times more likely to get Crohn's disease... and the risk could be even higher with morning-after contraception Sarcopenic obesity - definition, etiology and consequences - NCBI - NIH Association of Hormonal Contraception With Depression The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence - Book by Gavin de Becker FDA allows marketing of first direct-to-consumer app for contraceptive use to prevent pregnancy
1044: Upper Body Squats, Training Volume vs Training Intensity, Pull-Ups vs. Lat Pulldowns & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training clients to do pull-ups vs lat pulldowns, the difference between training volume and training intensity, how to deal with cravings, and the benefits of DEXA scans. Sal goes to Supercuts once again. (3:51) Justin stirring the pot with his latest post on Jillian Michaels ‘kettlebell’ swing. (5:35) How to GROW your arms using compound lifts rather than machines. (11:20) How to use Kettle & Fire bone broth to enhance your meals and satisfy your gut in the process. (18:42) Why Pokémon wants to ‘gamify’ your sleep. (21:50) Are you all in or partially in? The high failure rate of second and third marriages. (24:45) New Product Alert: ‘Glow’ from Organifi. (29:24) The longevity effects of a ‘particular’ state of mind. (32:47) How creatine IS a health supplement. (44:00) #Quah question #1 – Do you teach clients to do pull-ups or do you keep them on the lat pulldown? (47:13) #Quah question #2 – Training volume vs. training intensity, what is the difference? (54:37) #Quah question #3 – After meals I want something else, usually a cookie dunked in peanut butter or a piece of dark chocolate or something similar. My husband says it’s because I eat too healthy of meals. Is this true? I feel like some people are so perfect and never need anything else. How do I get like that? (1:02:21) #Quah question #4 – What are your opinions on DEXA scans? Good to track progress or waste of money? (1:08:51) People Mentioned Jillian Michaels (@jillianmichaels) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Kettle & Fire for the special offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Can't do a Pull-Up? Do this!... – Mind Pump TV From Pokémon Go to... Pokémon Sleep?—Brainstorm Health The High Failure Rate of Second and Third Marriages This Japanese secret to a longer and happier life is gaining attention from millions around the world Beyond Muscles: The Untapped Potential of Creatine Mind Pump Free Resources
1043: Eating More to Speed Up Metabolism, How to Increase Work Capacity, Home Gym Essentials & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about speeding up metabolism by eating more calories and still doing cardio, training ability to recover and increase work capacity, essentials for a home gym, and lifting heavy after getting a deep tissue massage. Dr. Dre and Mac Cheese in the house! (3:45) How Seed tests their probiotics with a machine that acts like your gut! (5:40) Mind Pump ‘pop culture’ hour. (7:48) The crazy stats around ‘Digital Eye Syndrome’ and how Felix Gray glasses stand out above the crowd. (10:33) Video game addiction is officially a mental health disorder. (15:42) A nice way to intimidate the other side… UFOs reported by Navy pilots. (27:54) Sealed FBI audiotapes allege Martin Luther King Jr. had affairs with 40 women and watched while a friend raped a woman, a report claims. How we must separate the man from the art. (35:40) Have four or more babies in Hungary and you'll pay no income tax for life. (47:12) Everest death toll rises to 11 amid overcrowding concerns. (50:30) #Quah question #1 – Can you speed up your metabolism by eating more calories and still do cardio? Not overdo it, but just enough to maintain tightness. (54:06) #Quah question #2 – How do you train your ability to recover and increase work capacity? Why is this important? (1:03:51) #Quah question #3 – What are your essentials for a home gym? (1:11:09) #Quah question #4 – Is lifting heavy a bad idea after getting a deep tissue massage? (1:19:16) People Mentioned Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Official Tom DeLonge (@tomdelonge) Instagram Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Seed for the special offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Ep. 1022: Raja Dhir- The Truth About Probiotics Video Game Addiction Mental Health Disorder Info | HYPEBEAST Joe Rogan Experience #1299 - Annie Jacobsen ‘Wow, What Is That?’ Navy Pilots Report Unexplained Flying Objects FBI tapes allege Martin Luther King Jr. watched a rape: report Hungary’s Orban wants to reverse his country’s shrinking population through tax breaks. That’s much easier said than done. Everest death toll rises to 11 amid overcrowding concerns - CNN How To Improve YOUR Work Capacity (6 MOVEMENTS) | MIND PUMP COUNTRY STRONG?? Increase YOUR Work Capacity (2 EXERCISES) | MIND PUMP Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources
1042: The Truth About HIIT- The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin break down High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), the negatives, the positives and how to do it properly. The confusion and misconceptions around HIIT (High-intensity interval training). (2:43) Demystifying the ‘aura’ around HIIT. Who is it for? Not for? (11:45) What are the risks involved with HIIT? (14:05) When would you program HIIT for a client? Yourself? (22:54) Do you lose less muscle doing HIIT vs. traditional cardio? (30:20) The benefits of HIIT. (31:46) What HIIT protocol would you prescribe for a client? (35:44) What two things prevent people from succeeding at HIIT? (43:17) Biggest takeaways for proper HIIT training + Why MAPS HIIT is superior programming. (44:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Twelve Weeks of Sprint Interval Training Improves Indices of Cardiometabolic Health Similar to Traditional Endurance Training despite a Five-Fold Lower Exercise Volume and Time Commitment Effectiveness of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIT) and Continuous Endurance Training for VO2max Improvements: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Controlled Trials Is interval training the magic bullet for fat loss? A systematic review and meta-analysis comparing moderate-intensity continuous training with high-intensity interval training (HIIT) The Secrets To Great HIIT Workouts Revealed – Mind Pump Free Guide Can HIIT Workouts Be Effective? – Mind Pump Blog Is HIIT More Effective Than Heavy Weightlifting For Fat Loss? – Mind Pump Blog Best Bodyweight HIIT Workout Routine For Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump TV NEAT- Walmart Diet Secret- Do this INSTEAD of cardio - YouTube
1041: The Biggest Myths in Fitness, Beachbody Review, the Benefit of Squatting Below Parallel & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of squatting below parallel, the biggest myths in fitness, at-home fitness programs such as Beachbody, and strategies for behavior change. How the guys are finally at their ‘nostalgia’ age for marketers. (3:17) How to balance your ‘Yin/yang’ using the elixirs from Four Sigmatic. (5:19) The importance of having integrity and teaching what you are an expert in: The guys respond to the Jillian Michaels ‘kettlebell’ training video. (12:27) CrossFit takes a stand and deletes their Facebook and Instagram platforms: The need for checks and balances in the market. (19:03) #Quah question #1 – What are the benefits of squatting below parallel and it is worth it for the average gym goer to practice that? (43:30) #Quah question #2 – What are the biggest myths in fitness? For example, the anabolic window. (1:00:04) #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on at-home fitness programs such as those developed and marketed by Beachbody? (1:16:11) #Quah question #4 – In episode 1034 you briefly talked about the importance of influencing people to change their behavior, in regards to health and fitness, instead of just focusing on facts. Can you share some strategies for behavior change? (1:23:52) People Mentioned Jillian Michaels (@jillianmichaels) Instagram Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi) Instagram Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO) Twitter Eric Schmidt (@ericschmidt) Twitter Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Jillian Michaels Kettlebell Video CrossFit Deletes Facebook and Instagram After User Group Is Deplatformed – Reason.com The Jordan Harbinger Show Ep. 201: Eric Schmidt | How a Coach Can Bring out the Best in You Gulf of Tonkin Resolution - HISTORY Reichstag Fire - HISTORY MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System - Mind Pump Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise - YouTube Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Ep. 1034: Conventional Deadlifts vs. Trap Bar Deadlifts, How a Physical Job Affects Muscle Growth, the Impact of Pre-Workouts on Fat Loss & MORE Mind Pump Free Resources
1040: Jamal Liggin
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Jamal Liggin, trainer of top-tier pro athletes and entertainment celebrities. How Marshawn Lynch ‘rubbed’ Adam the wrong way. (2:12) Why Jamal knew he was a trainer before he even knew he was a coach. (5:17) Where does his incredible drive and work ethic come from? (16:50) How he applies what he sees to incorporate into his client’s workouts. (20:10) Why it’s not about being the fastest guy anymore but maintaining the speed. (22:55) What are the biggest misconceptions about training for athletic performance and explosiveness? (25:05) The major differences in training between the college vs. professional athlete. (36:00) The hierarchy of tools used to control the body and get FASTER. (37:37) What are some of the most important exercises young athletes can do? More advanced athletes? (44:15) Impressive stories from the athlete’s he has trained and worked with. (45:53) The importance of being AWARE of your body. (49:13) The illusion that ALL professional athletes have the best trainer training them: How social media is diluting good trainers’ brand. (53:48) The pros and cons of bilateral vs. unilateral movements. (1:00:22) How did his partnership with Nike happen? (1:03:09) How your work ethic plays a KEY role in your success. (1:06:27) The importance of warming up/priming the body before a workout. (1:13:38) Biggest pet peeve with his athletes? (1:15:46) What are the current trends he is seeing? (1:16:54) Why sometimes being a workhorse in the gym doesn’t apply on the field. (1:21:14) The process to become a trainer in his gym. (1:25:25) The differences between working with athletes vs. celebrities. (1:27:58) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jamal Liggin (@jamalliggin) Instagram Website Shawn Lynch (@beastmode) Instagram Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) Instagram Joe Haden (@joehaden23) Twitter Alana Blanchard (@alanarblanchard) Instagram Diddy (@diddy) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** MAPS Memorial Day Sale: Bundles 20% off – Use Code “MDBUNDLE” / Programs 30% off – Use Code “MDPROGRAM” **Both codes expire at 11:59PM PST on Monday, May 27th 2019. The Virgin Way: Everything I Know About Leadership – Book by Richard Branson
1039: The Best Way to Build Muscle without Putting on Fat, Quick Warmups When Pressed for Time, Exercises that Help Improve Your Squat & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to gain muscle and stay lean, the best way to warm up for weight training when you are pressed for time, specific exercises that help your squat, and overtraining and stomach issues. Adam ‘grills up’ the Ultimate BBQ Bundle from Butcher Box using his new Traeger + how ‘protein rice’ is sweeping the nation using Kettle & Fire bone broth. (5:22) Does Adam have a ‘Satan’ house?? The power of the Joovv red light + updates on his current health protocol. (13:05) Project ‘Beefcake’: Justin shares his current fitness protocol. (17:42) The guys bond over their ‘kerfuffle’s’ with their significant others: How the ‘small’ things can stack up, ‘wife’ Brain.fm & MORE. (18:45) Sal gives his son public speaking tips to prepare for his big speech! (32:41) ‘New Coke’ is making a comeback!! How it’s not about the taste as much as nostalgia. (35:43) Why you should NEVER use airport USB charging stations. (42:05) How your insurance company can collect data based on your driving habits to lower your premium. Why privacy experts are concerned? (43:29) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to gain muscle while staying somewhat lean? (48:05) #Quah question #2 – What is the best way to warm up for weight training when you are pressed for time? (59:44) #Quah question #3 – What are some specific exercises, other than mobility movements, that will help with your squat? (1:08:08) #Quah question #4 – Can overtraining or working out too much cause stomach issues (such as bloating, stomach pain and acid reflux)? If so, how should you go about it? (1:14:53) People Mentioned Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Kettle & Fire for the special offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Why You Should Never Use Airport USB Charging Stations Why Coca-Cola chose to relive the New Coke disaster for Netflix’s “Stranger Things” The Gods Must Be Crazy (1980) - IMDb A new kind of auto insurance technology can lead to lower premiums, but it tracks your every move MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System - Mind Pump Improve Your Squat Mobility using Bulgarian Squats | MIND PUMP FIX YOUR SQUAT - Ankle + Foot Mobility for Squatting w/ The Muscle Doc Mind Pump TV - YouTube Healthy Gut, Healthy You: The Personalized Plan to Transform Your Health from the Inside Out – Book by Dr. Michael Ruscio
1038: How to Get Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat, the Best Exercises for Athletics, the Truth About Roid Rage & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to get rid of love handles and a stomach pooch, the best exercises for athletics, the causes of Roid Rage, and dating advice for their sons. Mind Pump claims their favorite Skinny Dipped almond flavors. (3:15) Getting food with Justin is a recipe for disaster. (7:04) ‘Beers with the Boys’ (pre-Quah) at the next Mind Pump Live event. (9:40) Who caused the bubble in the medallion market to burst? (14:11) Ford plans a new wave of layoffs: Has the wave of purchasing vehicles peaked? (21:24) The guys give their take on the Game of Thrones finale, future prequels & MORE. (26:18) Why overtraining DOES exist. (32:32) Mind Pump having a Memorial Day ‘FIRE SALE’!! (40:00) #Quah question #1 – I always hear love handles are the last thing to go, along with the little stomach pooch at the bottom. I would love to hear what you guys have to say about them and what you have done to help clients get rid of them? (42:20) #Quah question #2 – What are the best exercises that will transfer to athletics? (54:04) #Quah question #3 – Is there any truth behind ‘Roid Rage’? Is it due to improper dosing, abuse or is it just steroids amplifying anger that is already there? (1:04:18) #Quah question #4 – What kind of dating advice will you give your sons? (1:15:59) People Mentioned Christina Rice, NTP (@christinaricewellness) Instagram Coach Danny Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕺𝖋𝖋𝖎𝖈𝖎𝖆𝖑 𝕮.𝕿. 𝕱𝖑𝖊𝖙𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖗 (@c.t.ali.fletcher) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Skinny Dipped for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Check out Mind Pump Live to get tickets for their next live event! Visit Vuori Clothing for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Taxi industry insiders — not Uber — created New York City’s cab-tastrophe Ford plans new wave of layoffs, to shed 10% of its workforce by August 'Game of Thrones' Series Finale Sets All-Time HBO Ratings Record Joe Rogan Experience #1044 - C.T. Fletcher Mind Pump 1035: Joe DeFranco MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming - Mind Pump Mind Pump TV - YouTube Adam Schafer’s Instagram post on Love Mind Pump Free Resources
1037: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making You Fat, Sick, & Weak
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss a recent study on ultra-processed foods that have confirmed what they have long-suggested on the show, that calories are not just calories and that food quality matters. How the problem with most studies done on diet is they are done in an observational manner. (2:47) Ultra-processed foods make us eat more, and it’s not about their nutritional makeup: study. (4:50) What is the definition of ultra-processed food? (7:50) The benefits of processed foods. (9:50) Why the biggest single contributor to chronic health problems in modern societies is obesity. (23:07) Becoming aware of the hedonistic properties of these highly palatable foods. (29:23) The evolution of what we perceive as palatable. (37:23) How we are living in ‘if it fits your macro world’. (45:43) How do we manage around this in today’s world? Understanding your relationship with these foods. (49:22) Why you must create barriers between yourself and these ultra-processed foods and eliminate barriers between yourself and healthy foods. (55:10) The one thing to start TODAY to bring your body to its natural bodyweight. (1:02:21) People Mentioned Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake The Most Effective Single Step You Can Take to Lose Fat – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources
1036: What To Do If The Gym Equipment You Need is Being Used, the Best Way to Resume Workouts After a Break, the Ideal Speed to Cut & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to proceed with your workout when all the major equipment is taken, where to pick up after a hiatus from working out, if it is better to do a slow, more gradual cut as opposed to a shorter, more drastic “mini cut," and how body dysmorphia can sabotage our health and fitness goals. Why the guys want to get an autotune machine. (5:37) How KISS is the death of all metal. (6:50) Why time and patience are extremely important when it comes to facilitating change. Adam updates the audience on his recent testosterone levels using the Everly Well tests. (12:38) The paradox of being around a lot of people: The rise of loneliness in big societies. (22:38) The popularity of delivery services: How we now are justifying going to the store or not. (31:50) The CBD market craze and how companies like Ned stand out in the crowd. (38:40) The importance of vetting sources in the proven guilty till innocent era: Buzzfeed vs. Tony Robbins. (44:04) The underground war of information: The US vs. China tariff trade war. (52:55) #Quah question #1 – When the gym is absolutely packed and all the major equipment is taken, what do you suggest doing? Improvise using lighter weights with higher reps or choose different exercise? (58:23) #Quah question #2 – After a 2-week period of no workouts during a program (like MAPS Anabolic), is it better to continue where you left off or to start the program all over again? (1:10:46) #Quah question #3 – Is it better to do a slow, more gradual cut as opposed to a shorter, more drastic “mini cut”? (1:16:30) #Quah question #4 – Can you go in depth on what body dysmorphia is and how it can sabotage our health and fitness goals? And how it can affect our daily life as well as physical and emotional health? (1:21:48) People Mentioned Mark Manson (@markmansonnet) Instagram Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram Chris Hardwick (@hardwick) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Ned for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Dirt | Netflix Official Site Tiny-home villages are a key part of Seattle’s homeless strategy. So why did one village lack case management for three months? Amazon Has an Incredible New Way To Fight Walmart. It's Both Brilliant and Very Sad CBD Market Could Pull In $16 Billion By 2025, Says Study Leaked Records Reveal Tony Robbins Berated Abuse Victims, And Former Followers Accuse Him Of Sexual Advances An Open Letter to BuzzFeed Editors and Board of Directors from Tony Robbins AMC Clears Chris Hardwick To Return To ‘Talking Dead’ After Sexual Assault Claims ‘Still bullish’: Beijing hits back at Trump claim that US tariffs are forcing manufacturers out of China Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1035: Joe DeFranco
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with world-renowned strength and conditioning Joe DeFranco. The moment he knew he was meant to help people. (6:25) How his ‘tunnel-focused’ mentality jump-started his career early on. (8:12) How did the relationship with Onnit happen? Fall out? (11:30) His process of scaling himself out of the day to day gym owner duties. (23:40) His biggest problems with CrossFit. (28:29) The evolution of his training methodology. (44:24) Are there different protocols of how he assesses the average person compared to an athlete? (50:05) How does he assess a ‘freak’ athlete? (52:42) The amazing story of working with Miles Austin: From ‘no-name’ athlete to NFL star. (54:24) How the ‘gym family’ is a REAL thing. (1:03:42) What surprised him the most about the ‘politics’ in pro sports? (1:06:21) Why studies don’t tell the whole story: The importance of context. (1:09:47) His take on social media: The good, the bad & the ugly. (1:17:18) How the more you learn, the more you go back and progress. (1:26:45) How does he incorporate ‘new’ technologies into his life? Clients? (1:28:50) Why the more you know, the more the answer is “it depends on A, B, C, D…” (1:34:15) Has he ruffled any feathers in the world of academia? A ‘conscious competence’ rant on sled pulling/pushing. (1:35:22) What makes his certification different/stand out from the others out in the space? (1:44:52) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) • Instagram/Twitter Website YouTube Podcast Tim Ferriss (@timferriss) Instagram Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus) Instagram Paul "Triple H" Levesque (@tripleh) Instagram Miles Austin (@MilesAustinIII) Twitter JB Morin (@jb_morin) Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Sign Up to Attend Joe DeFranco’s Coaches Certification Course at Mind Pump HQ Nov. 9-10th, 2019! The 4-Hour Body : An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman - Book by Tim Ferriss CAMRY Digital Hand Dynamometer Grip Strength Measurement Meter Auto Capturing Hand Grip Power 200 Lbs / 90 Kgs VERY-HEAVY SLED TRAINING FOR IMPROVING HORIZONTAL FORCE OUTPUT IN SOCCER PLAYERS