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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990: Max Lugavere on the Dangers of Plastics, Building a Social Media Page, Coping with Loss & MORE
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin catch up with good friend Max Lugavere where they discuss social media strategy, the dangers of plastics, Max's mother who recently passed and a lot more. What has he learned to ‘hack the algorithm’ when it comes to social media? (3:24) Why he wants people to cultivate their own internal compass when it comes to the foods they eat. (7:18) What is his take on ‘there is no bad food’ movement? (12:30) His recent obsession with the endocrine system and what disrupts it. (15:14) The benefits of the ‘guilty till proven innocent’ model when it comes to testing the chemicals in our food. (26:10) Does he have a hierarchy that he lives by or advises to people? (33:37) Why he reaches for HIGH quality foods on a daily basis. (36:40) Is there a correlation between poor brain health and obesity? (42:15) Max opens up about his mom’s passing, his researching process and why there is no such thing as a one size fits all diet. (46:37) Has he done any reading/research with autism and vaccines? (58:55) What are the worst offenders of food? (1:01:30) The feedback from his book and what makes it so unique. (1:02:54) What medium has he seen the biggest boost in sales for his book? (1:04:50) Why you must separate the man from the product. His relationship with Dr. Oz and take on the information he provides to the masses. (1:06:55) Why he is NOT driven by money, his perception of success and how he vets his sponsorships. (1:11:08) Has he done any research on the perception of sweetness and changes in the body? (1:17:50) What practices has he implemented to help himself cope with the loss of his mom? (1:20:46) His relationship with his brothers and has this brought them closer together? (1:25:30) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Website Podcast Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life - Book by Max Lugavere and Paul Grewal Alan Aragon (@thealanaragon) Instagram Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2) Twitter Kevin Hall (@KevinH_PhD) Twitter Dr. Mary Newport Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Endocrine System: Facts, Functions and Diseases - Live Science Home — The Endocrine Disruption Exchange The Bleeding Edge | Netflix Official Site Insulin Resistance May Lead to Faster Cognitive Decline THESE ELECTRIC SHOCK CHOPSTICKS CAN MAKE FOOD TASTIER WITHOUT THE HEALTH RISKS, SCIENTISTS SAY On Death and Dying : What the Dying Have to Teach Doctors, Nurses, Clergy and Their Own Families - Book by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross
989: Pros & Cons of Training for Muscle vs Strength, How to Bulk without Guilt, Avoiding Reverse Dieting Pitfalls & 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 for strength vs. hypertrophy and the benefits and drawbacks of each, preventing low back pain while playing sports, overcoming a negative body image while bulking and the biggest pitfalls of a reverse diet and how to best avoid them. The many different, yet beneficial uses of Joovv light therapy. (4:05) Two companies, including Blackstone Labs, charged in an illegal dietary supplements scheme. Why a few bad seeds ruin it for everyone. (13:20) China promises to throw steroid users in prison in 2019. (18:38) Adam’s first take on the hot trending YouTube channel, Brute Strength. (27:40) How macadamia nut milk is the tits, especially combined with Organifi gold juice. (31:28) Mind Pump’s take on “Operation Varsity Blues” scandal. (32:20) Three or more eggs a week increase your risk of heart disease and early death, study says. (36:54) #Quah question #1 – Can you review training for strength vs. hypertrophy and the benefits and drawbacks of each? (40:39) #Quah question #2 – Why do I suffer from low back pain while playing sports like basketball or football? What are some things I can do to prevent it? #Quah question #3 – Do you have any advice on how to overcome a negative body image while bulking? (1:01:42) #Quah question #4 – What are the biggest pitfalls of a reverse diet and how can you best avoid them? (1:06:14) People Mentioned: Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Joovv **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping** How Red Light Therapy Can Help You Recover Faster and Train Harder New Zealand study – Red light therapy dementia United States News: Six Individuals and Two Companies Charged in Illegal Dietary Supplements Scheme China Promises to Throw Steroid Users in Prison in 2019 - Roidvisor - Your reliable guide in Steroids Brute Strength - YouTube Organifi **Code “mindpump” at checkout for 20% off** Operation Varsity Blues: Who is involved Eggs: Three or more a week increase your risk of heart disease and early death, study says - CNN Hip Flexor Deactivators- Do these first to maximize your Ab development Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP How to do a PROPER Plank Mind Pump TV - YouTube Fix Your Back Pain - Mind Pump Mind Pump Episode 987: The Ketogenic Diet is Making You Fat Mind Pump Free Resources
988: Building More Muscle with Isometric Exercises, Perfecting Your Fitness with Turkish Get Ups, Learning from Failure & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about Turkish Get Ups, the benefits of doing isometric exercises, social isolation and its impact on health and the failures that taught them the greatest lessons in life. Mind Pump’s favorite commercials of the 90s. (3:40) What 90s fashion trend do the guy's hope doesn’t come back? (6:21) Where did the kids of the 80s/90s learn how to dance? (9:30) Mind Pump recommends Waco: The Rules of Engagement on Prime Video. (11:13) How fueling your body with proper nutrition (i.e. Smoothie Box) after a workout can aid in the recovery process. (12:33) New product alert! New ‘mint’ flavored Skinny Dipped almonds. (16:43) Updates on Justin’s Little League T-ball team, not playing favorites, teaching the fundamentals & MORE. (18:40) The U.S. grounds the Boeing 737 Max aircraft — what that means for air travelers. (27:30) Virtue signaling at its finest…NYC public schools adopting ‘Meatless Monday’ lunch policy. (30:53) More action needed to stop seafood fraud in the United States. (32:09) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on ‘Turkish Get Ups’? (35:01) #Quah question #2 – What are the benefits of doing isometric exercises, such as the ones in MAPS Performance? (47:32) #Quah question #3 – Do you feel social isolation is a growing health concern? (56:21) #Quah question #4 – Which one of your failures have taught you the greatest lessons in life? (1:05:47) People Mentioned: Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Smoothie Box **Get $20 OFF your first 3 boxes** Skinny Dipped Almonds **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Mind Pump Episode 985: Mark Mastrov- Fitness Industry Empire Builder, NBA Owner & Original Mind Pump Mentor Amazon.com: Watch Waco: The Rules of Engagement | Prime Video The U.S. grounds the Boeing 737 Max aircraft — what that means for air travelers De Blasio Signs Off On NYC Public Schools Adopting ‘Meatless Monday’ Lunch Policy Casting a Wider Net: More Action Needed to Stop Seafood Fraud in the United States | Oceana USA Mob Rules: What the Mafia Can Teach the Legitimate Businessman - Book by Louis Ferrante Instagram post from PJF Performance on ‘Isometrics for Explosiveness’ Mind Pump Free Resources
987: The Ketogenic Diet is Making You Fat
Now that the ketogenic diet has gone mainstream, an entire industry of supplements, processed foods and gurus has sprung up around it. It has even made sardines popular again! But is the keto diet the best diet for you or are there pitfalls you need to watch out for? In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the keto diet, their experience with it, why it may not be for everyone and why it may, in fact, be making a lot of people fat. What is Mind Pump’s “go-to” work out music? (2:08) Why do we crave sweets when we’re stressed? Study. (11:47) Why is Keto making everyone fat?! The backlash of the 2018 fad diet of the year. (14:40) Why the Keto diet is one of the oldest in existence. (16:48) The reasons the Keto diet became so popular and why it is NOT for everyone. (26:54) Why the Ketogenic diet is making you FAT + the science of the ‘binge effect’. (36:20) Why context and awareness trump everything. (46:50) People Mentioned: Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram Dominic D'Agostino (@DominicDAgosti2) Twitter Dr. Joseph Mercola (@drmercola) Instagram Zach Bitter (@zachbitter) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Mind Pump Episode 912: How to Change Your Mental State with Music with CEO of Brain.fm, Daniel Clark Hitmakers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction - Book by Derek Thompson Why Do We Crave Sweets When We're Stressed? - Scientific American News: ONR-Supported Research Fights Oxygen Toxicity in Navy Divers Fat for Fuel: A Revolutionary Diet to Combat Cancer, Boost Brain Power, and Increase Your Energy - Book by Joseph Mercola Mind Pump Episode 482: Robb Wolf Mind Pump 367: Zach Bitter- Ketogenic 100 Mile Record Holder Fasting Mimicking Diet | ProLon FMD Mind Pump Free Resources
986: How to Overcome Food Obsessions, the Dangers of Chronic Undereating, Keys to Becoming Successful & 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 escaping the “living for the weekend” mindset when it comes to food, how to get clients to eat more when they severely undereat, how to define and achieve success and the times they have failed clients. What is the ‘Halo Effect’ and how does it pertain to celebrities? (5:18) Health IQ by state: How someone’s knowledge about fitness and health can correlate to their health literacy. (12:27) Justin’s upcoming ‘jet fighter’ experience + when was his last physical?! (16:15) That one time Sal had a bad prostate exam + will Adam finally get that coffee enema if he loses the contest to Ben Greenfield? (18:20) Updates on Adam’s swimming protocol: What currently has him excited + has he seen any detriments to his weightlifting? (20:40) Why Justin is trying to be more ‘powerful’ when it comes to his training. (24:40) Why Sal is going ‘keto’ again. (28:07) The benefits of chaga and its immune modulating effects. (30:37) In other news: Jewish diamond tycoon dies in penis enlargement operation. (33:39) The woman and homeless man plead guilty in $400000 GoFundMe scam. Why these scammers are affecting people with real issues. (35:35) When will wars be autonomous? US Army assures public that robot tank system adheres to AI murder policy. (39:10) Sal’s daughter signs up for her first 5K. (41:52) #Quah question #1 – How to do I escape the “living for the weekend” mindset when it comes to food? How can I find more balance? (44:32) #Quah question #2 – How can I explain to clients that they will have better progress if they eat more? (55:24) #Quah question #3 – What do you consider or define successful? (1:04:24) #Quah question #4 – Have you ever felt like you failed your client as a personal trainer? (1:12:47) People Mentioned: Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Health IQ **Free Quote** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** Leaving Neverland | Documentaries | HBO - HBO.com Jewish diamond tycoon dies in penis enlargement operation Woman and Homeless Man Plead Guilty in $400000 GoFundMe Scam U.S. Army Assures Public That Robot Tank System Adheres to AI Murder Policy The Complete Contest Prep Guide | Biolayne The Dawn Wall | Netflix Mind Pump Free Resources
985: Mark Mastrov- Fitness Industry Empire Builder, NBA Owner & Original Mind Pump Mentor
Mark Mastrov is back in the Mind Pump Media studios to speak with Sal, Adam and Justin about his large scale projects in fitness, the NBA and Esports and the business philosophy that has led to his massive success. The fallout and response from their first podcast. (4:18) Does he think there will be a time when 24 Hour Fitness reaches back out to him to collaborate again? (6:02) What is the biggest challenge for running a big box gym today vs. 20 years ago? (7:09) Does he believe part of the formula for retaining members is by getting them into a nutrition program within the first 30 days? (9:42) Is a lot of the growth coming from ‘boutique’ gyms? (11:22) Why the key to the game is the referral network. (13:15) What is it that the gyms with the most usage do differently than others? (14:54) How big of a role do the sales or training staff play in terms of the success of the gym? (18:45) What makes him stay away from buying up Orangetheory’s or a region/area? (20:50) Where does he see the most exciting growth right now? (22:34) What does he think about the rise and decline of the US market for CrossFit? (25:12) What is the US doing wrong when it comes to being healthy? (26:42) His take on the rise of Esports and playing into the lack of activity. (29:50) What is his stake in the Esports market? How does he monetize it? Make a profit as an owner? (32:15) His take on ‘court vision’ and fans getting the in-game experience from the comfort of their own home. (36:04) What does it take to give him a business ‘boner’ today? (39:40) What percentages of memberships are being sold online now vs. in person? (43:15) His take on new media vs. old media marketing. (44:30) Does he see any current trends with gym equipment? (46:29) The controversy over a viral ‘alien’ billboard that said “when they come they will eat the fat ones first.” (47:57) What are some of the most successful campaigns that he has run? (51:06) Is there anybody in the fitness/gym industry that he just loved to just fuck with? (55:33) Are there any other CEO’s that impress him by the way they operate? (59:11) What does he think of one stop shop models, like Amazon, that can translate into the fitness industry? (1:04:19) What parallels does he see in building an NBA team vs. a gym one? (1:06:19) How does he focus his energy and mind space? (1:10:17) What does he attribute is leadership skills to? (1:13:56) What were some of his biggest turning points in terms of misses? (1:16:36) Does he have certain guys he calls when he has a problem? (1:18:32) Are there any investment opportunities that have been presented to him that he had a fear of missing out of? (1:20:52) Does he have a ‘checklist in life’ of how much he can support a business opportunity? (1:23:15) People Mentioned: Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) Instagram Andy Miller (@amiller) Twitter Alex Rodriguez (@arod) Instagram Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Mind Pump Episode 842: The Steve Jobs of Fitness- Mark Mastrov Fitplan: Best Fitness Workout and Personal Trainer App 49ers Fit F45 Training: Life Changing Gym & Functional Team Training Mind Pump Episode 887: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World with NRG Esport Co-Founder Andy Miller Life expectancy in North America in 2018 | Statistic The Overwatch League NBA 2K League Future of sports viewing? Steve Ballmer and L.A. Clippers debut new augmented reality NBA experience Persons of heft protest health club's ad - SFGate Life Time Healthy Way of Life | Join Life Time LA Fitness | Exercise Your Options ® | Gyms and Health Clubs
984: The Impact of Sprint Intervals on Strength Gains, the Greatest Health Threat, When to Sleep vs Working Out & 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 impact of sprint intervals on leg strength gains, the importance of sleep and exercise and when to choose one over the other, the greater threat to health, inactivity vs bad food habits and how to keep clients accountable. Why remakes of most movies suck. (3:42) The Mind Pump Cook-off featuring Butcher Box. The benefits of planning and structure when it comes to your diet. (9:41) How Adam’s mobility journey has finally become fun. (11:55) Mind Pump recommends ‘Transformer’ from Prime Video. (15:58) The value extreme personalities provide to society. (21:57) Brands vs. Retailers: Who comes out on top and does this threaten innovation? (26:14) Why trainers are Mind Pumps’ people. (41:08) Incredible Instagram statistics you NEED to know. (42:00) #Quah question #1 – Do sprint intervals increase the strength gains of your legs or are they just more cardio and HIIT? (45:11) #Quah question #2 – If I have to short myself on sleep to do a workout in the morning, would you go with sleep or do the workout? (52:46) #Quah question #3 – What is the bigger culprit for bad health these days, the infamous desk job or bad food habits? (59:20) #Quah question #4 – As a trainer, how do I keep clients accountable to the simple tasks that I ask them to do? (1:07:53) People Mentioned: Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi) Instagram Elijah Helfman (@elijahhelfman) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Butcher Box **FREE Bacon, 2 Ribeye’s, $10 off + Free Shipping on Your First Order!** Mind Pump Episode 982: Improving Digital Wellness with Tommy Sobel Amazon.com: Watch Transformer | Prime Video Kroc Talks: From Matt to Janae Marie - Guest: Janae Kroczaleski | PowerCast #107 | SuperTraining.TV The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google - Book by Scott Galloway Warren Buffett on what he plans to do with his Kraft Heinz shares and 3G capital Legion Supplement at Amazon® | Shop Nutrition & Fitness 47 Incredible Instagram Statistics you Need to Know | Brandwatch YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, & Instagram Statistics - SocialBlade.com Mind Pump Episode 610: Dr. Andy Galpin Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order + free shipping on orders of $49 or more** Mind Pump Free Resources
983: P.volve Review, the Dangers of Foam Rolling, Low Carb Bulking Pros & Cons & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the pros and cons of low carb bulking, the new T-Nation article on foam rolling, the P.volve trend and diets based off of DNA tests. How the guys have been obsessed with muscle since they were kids. (3:52) Age of the autosexual: the people sexually attracted to themselves. (9:45) Mind Pump recommends Dawn Wall on Prime Video. The exciting factors of human psychology. (14:12) How Vuori is crushing the ‘athleisure’ market + the risk you take attaching yourself to brands you don’t know a whole lot about. (19:51) Must listen: Alex Jones on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast. Mind Pump goes down the third rail on conspiracy theories. (30:36) Giants CEO Larry Baer takes leave of absence in light of taped scuffle with his wife. (37:05) Pre-sale alert! Organifi ‘immunity’. (42:01) Update on Adam’s swimming protocol + Catrina’s training while being pregnant. (44:37) #Quah question #1 – What are the pros and cons of low carb bulking? (53:38) #Quah question #2 – Did you guys see the new T-Nation article on how foam rolling destroys cells in the body? (1:04:30) #Quah question #3 – Can you talk about this P.volve trend? (1:15:58) #Quah question #4 – What do you think of diets based off of DNA tests? (1:22:43) People Mentioned: Coach Danny Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Steve Cook (@stevecook) Instagram Paige Hathaway (@paigehathaway) Instagram Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Vuori Clothing **25% off** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Age of the autosexual: the people sexually attracted to themselves Amazon.com: Watch The Dawn Wall | Prime Video Free Solo on iTunes Vuori CEO Is Betting That Athleisure Is Here to Stay on Cheddar Gymshark | Official Store Joe Rogan Experience #1255 - Alex Jones Returns! Operation Northwoods - Wikipedia Giants CEO Larry Baer takes leave of absence in light of taped scuffle with wife What's the Best Diet for BULKING? - Mind Pump Mind Pump Episode 721: The Best Way to Bulk, Contaminated Protein Powders, Incorporating Big Lift Variations into Your Routine & MORE Foam Rolling Gone Wrong – T-Nation Mind Pump Free Resources
982: Improving Digital Wellness with Tommy Sobel
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with Tommy Sobel of Brick (www.gobricknow) about developing a more healthy relationship with tech. How he aimed to make science cool again. His background and humble beginnings. (4:02) Is Hollywood freaking out over these YouTube stars and are movie theaters a thing of the past? (10:12) What has he seen since leaving the studio industry? (12:25) What brought him to what he is doing now? (15:21) Will technology become an all or nothing thing? (17:52) What does he potentially see from kids using tech at early ages? (21:51) The movement and mission behind Brick. (23:37) Why you must structure your life to create a world of ‘Digital Wellness’. (30:32) Why most people feel they do not have a problem. (34:30) Does he feel depressed people are more likely to use their phone or is his finding that screen time usage is actually contributing to the issue of depression or anxiety? (38:50) How will he breakthrough with the current generation of kids today who are born into tech? (43:11) What are some of the practices Brick teaches at their events? His 5 step process. (48:11) Are there any parameters to where you can track your ‘Brick’ time? (1:04:50) What are the steps someone can do to get involved? (1:07:45) The NEED to find balance/structure in our lives. (1:10:19) What feedback has he gotten from people that have attended his events? (1:18:35) Why the underestimated mind is the most creative one. (1:19:30) What is in the pipeline for Brick? (1:24:15) How does he support himself financially? (1:24:56) Does he see expansion for the future of the company? (1:27:55) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Website Brick: The Phone-Free Movement (@gobricknow) Instagram Tristan Harris (@tristanharris) Twitter Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena) Twitter Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Mind Pump Episode 957: Fyre Festival- The Story Netflix did Not Tell with Marc Weinstein Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Book by Adam Alter Amazon.com: Watch Surrogates | Prime Video Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike - Book by Phil Knight Chinese city designates lanes for walking while texting - CNBC.com iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us – Book by Jean M. Twenge PhD Elon Musk launches Neuralink, a venture to merge the human brain with AI Digital Wellness Collective Wisdom 2.0 Conference - Living with awareness, wisdom, and compassion
981: How to Break Through Training Plateaus, Fixing Skin Issues, the Truth About Energy Drinks & 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 break through a training plateau, the effects of daily consumption of energy drinks, the best way to approach nutrition with a family member who had a serious health scare and if skin issues like acne automatically indicate food sensitivities. Coffee + NED = Perfect combination. Why being hyper wired is NOT always good for performance. (5:00) Does cannabis help cure cancer? How at the end of the day antidote is not evidence. (8:07) Mind Pump Recommends Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Green Book, now streaming. (15:15) Why Sal couldn’t sleep two days after watching Free Solo. The guys breakdown the types of people that do these kinds of feats. (17:45) The benefits of being able to test yourself at home, using tests from Everly Well. (27:38) Why individualization is the future (i.e. the A.I. Diet). (35:25) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to break through a training plateau? (48:21) #Quah question #2 – What is your opinion on frequent daily consumption of energy drinks for people that are into training? Especially the zero calorie ones with taurine? (59:10) #Quah question #3 – What is the best way to approach nutrition with a family member who had a serious health scare which was likely caused by years of poor awareness and food choices? (1:12:24) #Quah question #4 – Do skin issues, like acne, automatically indicate food sensitivities or do caffeine, stress and lack of sleep all contribute as well? (1:19:15) People Mentioned: Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** NED **15% off first purchase** Everly Well **Code “mindpump” for 15% off any test** WHO | Cannabis - World Health Organization Why CBD Oil Is Basically a Scam - Muscle For Life Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) Green Book (2018) Free Solo on iTunes The Dawn Wall The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance - Book by Steven Kotler Joovv **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping** The A.I. Diet Healthy Gut, Healthy You – Book by Dr. Michael Ruscio Mind Pump Free Resources
980: Five Steps to Your Best Body by Summer
Want to look great with your shirt off or wearing a bikini this summer? To reach this goal the time to start is NOW! In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five steps you can take to achieve your best body by summer. Has Justin has gone full ‘Dr. Brown’ from Back to the Future? (2:16) Do the guys of Mind Pump have doppelgangers? (4:10) The War of Immersion: The attention economy & how focus is the new IQ. (7:15) The Five Most Important Steps to Your Best Body by Summer. (14:36) #1 – Learn to track your food. (16:40) #2 - Learn to track your movement. (28:15) #3 – You must eat LESS calories than what your body consumes. (40:00) #4 – PROPER training & lift weights. (49:21) #5 – The importance of having a sleep practice/routine. (57:34) People Mentioned: Coach Danny Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Behind the Curve | Netflix FatSecret - Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker for Weight Loss Mind Pump Free Resources
979: When to Cut Back on Training, How to Become a Better Runner, Ways to Spot a Fake Influencer & 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 whether it pays to deload the entire body if only certain muscles feel overtrained, the frequency at which correctional/repatterning movements should be performed, how to practice the skill of running and tips on being an authentic influencer and how to spot the fake ones. PRx Performance has a brand new ‘finish’ to their squat racks. Find out why Justin is angry about it. (3:55) What are Mind Pump’s favorite machines? Plus, what is their ‘dream’ gym set-up? (7:54) The worst offenders in the steam room. (15:00) The importance of relationship building, why everything is not meant to be faster and cheaper & why personal trainers are the evangelists against the battle to beat obesity. (17:04) Sal’s daughter tries the Organifi green juice for the first time. (33:50) #Quah question #1 – When doing full body splits and feeling over trained on a certain muscle group (yet getting stronger on other body parts), should you deload the whole body or only the body parts that feel over trained? (35:46) #Quah question #2 – How frequently should you work on correctional/repatterning movements (like in MAPS Prime Pro)? Once a day, twice or for time? (42:05) #Quah question #3 - How without over training would you go about practicing the skill of running? (50:54) #Quah question #4 - Tips on being an authentic influencer and how to spot the fake ones? (57:05) People Mentioned: Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Coach Danny Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Red Dot Fitness (@red_dot_fitness) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Products Mentioned: March Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic is ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** PRx Performance **Code “MINDPUMP” 5% Off + free MAPS Prime on orders of $500 or more** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Big Tex Gym: Train Like You Mean It Adam’s IG post on ‘Relationship Building’ Red Dot Fitness Muscular Adaptation Programming System | MAPS Prime Pro Program Mind Pump Free Resources
978: How to Prevent & Fix Lower Back Pain From Deadlifting, Getting More Out of Less at the Gym, the Downside of Self Awareness & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about fixing persistent lower back pain that comes from deadlifting, dealing with awkwardness during rest times when training quiet clients, the value of working out for only 30 to 40 minutes and dealing with the “negative” effects of increased self awareness. Giving Doug the props he deserves. Macadamia nut milk + Smoothie Box = Money! (3:49) Coach Sal gives Adam some tips to improve his stamina in the pool using cordyceps. (11:55) Adam shares the newest technique he has implemented into his swimming protocol. (13:49) The Age of Tech: Samsung’s newest “fold phone”+ will Apple be able to compete with the innovation? (17:40) Honolulu passes a law that makes texting while crossing the street illegal. (24:42) How we are entering the ‘Age of Abstinence’. (25:50) Your strength is a great indicator of not having a life threating event. The rise of push-ups: study. (28:30) Lowering our standards, so we look better. NC bill proposes changing the school performance grading scale. (33:00) Mind Pump predicting trends before they hit the mainstream media… Intuitive Eating: The Diet That Tells You to Quit Dieting. (35:45) #Quah question #1 – How do I fix persistent lower back pain that comes from deadlifting? (41:56) #Quah question #2 - What about time limits in the gym? I keep hearing less is more so should you only work out for 30 to 40 minutes? (49:55) #Quah question #3 – How do you pass the awkwardness during rest times when training quiet clients? (57:32) #Quah question #4 – How do you deal with the “negative” effects of increased self-awareness? Any tips to deal with stress and anxiety that comes with increased awareness of your body? (1:06:15) People Mentioned: Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Smoothie Box ** Get $20 OFF your first 3 boxes!** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** Samsung offers a closer look at its foldable phone in a 4-minute video APPLE MAKES A BOKEH COMMERCIAL, USES “BOKEH” AS A VERB AND PRONOUNCES IT WRONG The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google - Book by Scott Galloway Honolulu passes law that makes texting while crossing the street illegal For Chinese Pedestrians Glued to Their Phones, a Middle Path Emerges The rise of push-ups: A classic exercise that can help you get stronger Some lawmakers push to change grading scale in North Carolina schools Politicians in Oregon and California Want To Give 16- and 17-Year-Olds the Right To Vote Intuitive Eating: The Diet That Tells You to Quit Dieting - The Atlantic Intuitive Nutrition Guide | Mind Pump Media Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
977: Five Ways to Get a Smaller Waist
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin break down five concrete ways someone can get a smaller, sexier waist.
976: The Truth About CBD, Bro Science that Works, Sweet Sweat Exposed & 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 chest with upper cross syndrome, favorite bro science, Sweet Sweat and other thermogenic creams and the Mind Pump Hunger Games. Do you remember your dreams when you wake up? The guys share ‘awkward’ dreams they have experienced. (6:10) What is the weirdest place you have got an erection? (11:35) Sal’s ‘vacuum sealer’ purchase + food prep + Butcher Box = Winning combination for your time and freezer space. (13:11) Sal expresses his excitement about visiting Yellowstone this summer. (17:55) How CBD is today’s probiotic. A Mind Pump rant. (20:14) Justin shares an update on his Little League team, issues with communication between the other coaches, healthy snacks after the games & MORE. (29:30) Mind Pump gets people laid. (33:02) How you do anything is how you do everything. Adam is taking this swimming thing very seriously. (36:14) The Rikki Lake of Fitness. Layne Norton’s ‘Worst Celebrity Offenders of Science: Fitness Edition’. (38:26) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (43:35) #Quah question #1 – Should I train chest with upper cross syndrome? (46:17) #Quah question #2 – What is your favorite piece of bro science? (54:30) #Quah question #3 – What do you guys think of Sweet Sweat or any other type of thermogenic cream? (1:10:10) #Quah question #4 – You guys are in a Hunger Games type of scenario. What are your strengths and weakness? Most importantly, who wins? (1:16:50) People Mentioned: Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Kyle Kingsbury (@kingsbu) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Products Mentioned: February Promotion: MAPS Performance is ½ off!! **Code “GREEN50” at checkout** Butcher Box **2 Free Filet Mignons, Bacon + $20 Off!** NED **15% off first purchase** Skinny Dipped Almonds **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Deion's Double Play - ESPN Films: 30 for 30 - ESPN.com Layne Norton post - Top five list of the worst offenders of science: Fitness edition MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Alone Full Episodes, Video & More | HISTORY Mind Pump Free Resources