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

Similar Podcasts

The Rich Roll Podcast

The Rich Roll Podcast
A master-class in personal and professional development, ultra-athlete, wellness evangelist and bestselling author Rich Roll delves deep with the world's brightest and most thought provoking thought leaders to educate, inspire and empower you to unleash your best, most authentic self. More at: https://richroll.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maintenance Phase

Maintenance Phase
Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.

Radio Fitness Revolucionario

Radio Fitness Revolucionario
Cuestionando los dogmas sobre Salud y Fitness para mejorar de verdad tu cuerpo. Hablamos de Dietas, de Ayuno Intermitente, de Entrenamientos Funcionales, de Psicología y en definitiva de Salud Global… con detalle y con verdaderos expertos

1207: Five Ways to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories

January 15, 2020 54:10 65.0 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five ways to lose weight without having to track or count calories. What to do if macro counting is too hard? (3:23) Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Why calories are important. (5:20) What are macros and why they are important? (7:54) Why do we demonize fat? (9:28) Analyzing the human psyche while hungry. (12:00) The Five Strategies to Weight Loss without Counting Calories. (15:58) #1 - Drinking more water. (16:36) #2 - Changing HOW you eat. (22:07) #3 – ADDING more protein and vegetables. (28:23) #4 – Improving the quality of your sleep to control appetite. (37:38) #5 – Eliminating heavily processed foods from your diet. (45:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Seven Countries Study The influence of calorie labeling on food orders and consumption: A review of the literature1 A shocking number of all the calories you consume in a day come from sugary drinks Eating attentively: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of food intake memory and awareness on eating The Pull of the Past: When Do Habits Persist Despite Conflict With Motives? The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Sleep deprivation may cause people to eat more calories Mind Pump 1202: Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (& What to Do About It) Ultra-Processed Diet Leads to Extra Calories, Weight Gain Mind Pump Free Resources

1206: Reasons to Avoid Smith Machine Squats, The Net Carbs Myth, How to Protect Your Knees When Squatting & Lunging & More

January 14, 2020 01:08:00 81.6 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether squats and lunges are bad for your knees, squatting on a Smith machine, how to setup and execute a close grip bench press, and using net carbs when counting your macros. XFL comeback date is set. Will the guys be watching? (5:54) Old ‘fit’ awesome looking people. (8:37) Do you communicate with the intent to impress or influence? (14:34) Old people rage stories. (17:03) Why is Gwyneth Paltrow selling a candle that smells like a certain body part? Would the guys buy it? (21:57) Sex after kids. (28:22) Mind Pump reminisces on Rush and their drummer Neil Peart. (34:56) Sal’s a big ‘wing’ guy. (37:52) Tesla hitting new highs in the stock market! (40:45) Can a wristband tell you what you should and shouldn’t eat based on your DNA? (42:47) #Quah question #1 – Are squats and lunges bad for your knees? (47:03) #Quah question #2 – Is squatting on a Smith machine still beneficial if your gym doesn’t have a free weight squat rack? (54:13) #Quah question #3 – Apart from the hand position, how are the setup and execution a close grip bench press and a standard bench press different? (1:00:19) #Quah question #4 – Can you explain net carbs? Is this even important to consider when counting your macros? (1:03:11) People Mentioned Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff)  Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition)  Instagram Adam Ray (@adamraycomedy)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Grace and Frankie | Netflix Official Site The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? - Book by Rick Warren Are you a Mind Pump Listener? Get NCI’s Top Selling Thyroid MASTERCLASS...for free! Gwyneth Paltrow's got a $75 "smells like my vagina" candle Rush Drummer Neil Peart Dead at 67 - Rolling Stone Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Musk nears $346 million payday as Tesla market value soars DnaNudge wristband tells you what you should and shouldn't eat The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) - Mind Pump TV How to Box Squat to Improve Your Squat Form – Mind Pump TV The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources

1205: Do the Risks of HIIT Training Outweigh the Benefits?

January 12, 2020 51:06 61.3 MB Downloads: 0

1205: Do the Risks of HIIT Training Outweigh the Benefits? The growing trend of High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). (1:50) What is HIIT? (4:10) HOW did it get big so fast and WHY did people start using it? (5:20) The detriments of HIIT training for beginners. (10:10) The Four Problems and Mistakes Made with HIIT Programs. (15:30) #1 – NOT incorporating Priming properly. (16:10) #2 – NOT having proper programming. (25:06) #3 – Form is NOT at the top of your hierarchy chart. (31:26) #4 – Does NOT prioritize recovery. (37:17) Is HIIT training RIGHT for you? Do the risks outweigh the benefits? (44:51) How does Mind Pump incorporate HIIT training? (48:30) People Mentioned Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey)  Instagram LeBron James (@kingjames)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1042: The Truth About HIIT- The Good, the Bad & the Ugly Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind Pump The ULTIMATE Full Body Warm-Up (PRIME Your Workout!) LeBron James takes immaculate care of his body, and the NBA world is in awe of it Mind Pump Free Resources

1204: Ways to Avoid the Yoyo Dieting Trap, Knowing When to Add More Weight to Your Lifts, How to Adjust Your Workout If You Think You Are Overtraining & More

January 10, 2020 01:15:06 90.11 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about transitioning to a lower volume or intensity workout routine if you believe that you’re overtraining, how to tell when you are ready to add more weight to a lift, tips to avoid falling into yoyo dieting, and mindfulness around technology, social media and audio media such as podcasts and audiobooks. Justin’s unknown food intolerances. (5:32) Impossible Foods expanding their reach. (9:42) The value of Organifi’s Green Juice when you’re not getting enough vegetables, Mind Pump’s go-to vegetables & MORE. (11:44) Building a good relationship with exercise by working out from home first. (19:50) What’s the deal with Iran? (24:44) How attention is the new commodity, tech companies and their access to our data & MORE. (27:07) Dave Chappelle is on another level. (33:49) The value of losing. (36:07) What will they come up with next when it comes to weight loss? Enter the IG balloon. (41:54) #Quah question #1 – How should you transition to a lower volume or intensity workout routine if you believe that you’re overtraining? (49:12) #Quah question #2 – I'm about to move on to Phase 2 of MAPS Starter and I was wondering how I can tell when I’m ready to add more weight to a lift? Is it once I can do 12 reps with the current weight? (55:22) #Quah question #3 – You guys often mention how people who lose a lot of weight fast are, in a way, doomed to gain it back and then some. As someone who has done this, what tips can you give me to avoid falling into yoyo dieting? (1:01:14) #Quah question #4 – You guys do a great job preaching mindfulness around technology and social media use. Do you think we should do the same for audio media such as podcasts and audiobooks? (1:08:38) People Mentioned  Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Jamie Oliver Shows School Kids How Chicken Nuggets are made Impossible Foods Targets Pork for its Global Appeal Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Mind Pump 1202: Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (& What to Do About It) Video appears to show missile strike as Canada and UK say they have intel Iran shot down Ukrainian plane Leftist Protesters vowed to WALK IN CIRCLES Until President Trump Is Removed Dave Chappelle Acceptance Speech | 2019 Mark Twain Prize IG Balloon The AspireAssist WHOOP - The World's Most Powerful Fitness Membership How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources

1203: Ways to Keep Your Metabolism High When Dieting, Overcoming Wrist Pain, When to Use Multivitamins & MORE

January 09, 2020 01:18:45 94.49 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about cutting without ruining your metabolism, what can be done about wrist pain, whether you should train powerlifting, performance, bodybuilding and corrective all in the same session and if supplementing with a multivitamin is necessary. Sal’s old man moment. (5:35) Adam’s jab to Justin while wrestling with his son. (12:30) The guys talk about the terrible fires in Australia and how you can help donate. (16:10) Can a lamp make reading easier for those with Dyslexia? (17:55) Mind Pump makes their predictions on blue light blocking glasses. (20:05) New XFL rule changes to offer a faster pace/more excitement to compete with the NFL. (23:39) Mind Pump on the Red Sox/Astros cheating scandal. (29:45) Justin opens up on his recent improv classes and his motivations behind it. (32:50) Mind Pump talks more on the Golden Globes. (40:32) Sal’s theory on why the Pentagon does not want Military personnel to take at-home DNA tests. (43:10) Sal’s ‘Magic Spoon’ experiment. (47:29) #Quah question #1 – How do you cut without ruining your metabolism? (51:42) #Quah question #2 - What can I do about wrist pain? My wrists always hurt after certain lifts such as front squats. Is there a way to strengthen my wrists or is it a mobility issue? (1:00:42) #Quah question #3 - Should you train powerlifting, performance, bodybuilding and corrective in the same session? (1:05:40) #Quah question #4 – The is a lot of controversy around the use of multivitamins. I take one of the best green powders on the market and my nutrition is fairly diverse. Is supplementing with a multivitamin necessary and if so when and why? (1:11:59) People Mentioned Brendan Schaub (@brendanschaub)  Instagram Joe Bennett (@hypertrophycoach)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Instagram model raises $700,000 for Australia fires with nude photos before account deleted Australian Red Cross: Humanitarian Aid - Donate or Join Us Brett Hevers – Australia Coverage To donate to Australia (within the country ONLY) - State government fund, 100 % of the donation will go to assist victims If you are living outside Australia and would like to donate, please email Community Enterprise Foundation™ at: foundation.mailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au and they will assist with your donation. Wildlife assistance – To donate New South Wales Volunteer Fire service – To donate Victorian Volunteer Fire Service – To donate Lexilife improves the daily life of dyslexics Can This Lamp Make Reading Easier for Those With Dyslexia? Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Blue Light Blocking Glasses Market Size will grow at 8.3% CAGR to exceed 27 million USD by 2024 XFL rule changes to focus on faster pace, more excitement Red Sox Face Same Exhaustive Investigation for Sign Stealing as Astros ComedySportz San Jose Meat has been taken off the menu at this year's Golden Globe Awards dinner Pentagon Warns Military Members Against At-Home DNA Tests Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! BEST Front Squat Regression & Mobility Tips (START HERE) - MP TV MAPS Fitness Prime – Mind Pump Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources

1202: Why New Year's Resolutions Don’t Work (& What to Do About It)

January 08, 2020 56:38 67.95 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about New Year's resolutions and the many reasons they do not work and what you can do to achieve your goals in 2020. How Vuori has saved the podcast + brands that are making a comeback. (3:53) The New Year’s rush is here! (7:01) Why New Year’s resolutions DON’T work. (10:36) Top Reason’s why New Year’s Resolutions are NOT Successful (& the Solutions to Them). Your goals are too BIG and general. (14:25) Not enhancing your current habits and behaviors. (21:00) Making things too HARD on yourself. (29:00) Focusing on behaviors rather than goals. (34:08) Failing to change your environment. (42:26) Using the wrong metrics to gauge your success. (49:37) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Rise and Fall of New Year’s Fitness Resolutions, in 5 Charts 6 Years after The Biggest Loser, Metabolism Is Slower and Weight Is Back Up Mind Pump Free Resources

1201: How to Use Isometric Holds to Improve Your Gains, The Problem With Health & Fitness Goals, The Importance of a Lower Resting Heart Rate & MORE

January 07, 2020 01:23:04 99.67 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why it is so hard for people to stick to their health and fitness goals, the benefits of isometric holds, why fit people have a lower resting heart rate and whether inner thigh workouts are bad for men. Family time in Tahoe with Mind Pump. (6:52) Adam gets schooled by his nephew in video games. (12:22) Justin’s scary snowboarding accident. (15:27) Mind Pump’s holiday fat gain + making meals as a team. (23:47) The benefits of fasting, the value of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) on the body and how red-light therapy plays a part. (33:07) Mind Pump’s “Wall-E” prediction is coming true! (39:17) The history of Shen Yun. (45:02) Cannabichromene (CBC) and its effects on the body. (48:23) Ricky Gervais roasts the Hollywood elite. (51:55) #Quah question #1 – Why is it so hard for people to stick to their health and fitness goals? (55:46) #Quah question #2 – What are the benefits of isometric holds? For example, a wall-sit. (1:05:15) #Quah question #3 – Can you explain why fit people have a lower resting heart rate and why it’s important? (1:10:53) #Quah question #4 - Are inner thigh workouts are bad for men? (1:15:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Are You Fasting Properly?? (QUAH #12) | MIND PUMP Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Segway Is Bringing the Hoverchairs From WALL-E to Life Shen Yun Performing Arts Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Ricky Gervais' Monologue - 2020 Golden Globes Mind Pump 1182: The 5 B’s to Finding Your Purpose How to Get Back on the Fitness Wagon After a Hiatus – Mind Pump Blog Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise – MP TV The Best Step Up Exercise (YOU'RE NOT DOING THIS) - MP TV The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Lunges! (Build GREAT Legs) - MP TV Mind Pump Free Resources

1200: Max Schmarzo

January 05, 2020 01:25:16 102.31 MB Downloads: 0

1200: Max Schmarzo How to read a research paper as a ‘layman’. (3:52) What is the significance of the sample size? (9:53) What do controls mean? (13:15) What are meta-analyses and why are they important? (16:00) Understanding how adaptation falls into a study. (17:53) The different forms of adaptation. (21:10) The currency stress takes on the body. (24:08) The thin line between safety vs progress. (26:03) Why when we read the research it’s never, WE KNOW, it’s WE KNOW the researchers THINK this might be it. (27:07) What are the differences between recovery and adaptation? (29:30) Inflammation: The good and the bad. (34:53) Popular recovery tools: The benefits, who they are good for & MORE. (45:18) Sauna: The exercise mimicking modality. (45:32) Cold Therapy: The phycological modality. (52:00) Glutamine and Lucine. (55:30) BCAA’s. (57:16) Creatine. (59:36) What supplements and recovery tools does he implement into his life? (1:05:25) Heart Rate Variability (HRV) 101: The check engine light for your autonomic nervous system. (1:12:09) What is in the pipeline business-wise? (1:20:13) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science)  Instagram Website Podcast Chase Phelps MS, RSCC (@_chasephelps)  Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof)  Instagram Brian Mackenzie (@_brianmackenzie)  Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance)  Instagram The EdgeU (@theedgeu)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Mind Pump 1017: Max Schmarzo- Strong by Science WHOOP - The World's Most Powerful Fitness Membership The effects of ibuprofen on muscle hypertrophy, strength, and soreness during resistance training. Visit Infrared Sauna for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Regular sauna users may have fewer chronic diseases Creatine phosphate shuttle Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock with Sunrise Simulation, White THE BURDEN OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE IN NEW YORK http://theedgeu.com/ Human Kinetics – Physical Activity and Health Publisher

1199: Ways to Avoid Butt Wink When Squatting, Tips For Getting Back Into Fitness After a Break, The Ideal Fat to Muscle Gain Ratio When Bulking & MORE

January 03, 2020 01:31:51 110.2 MB Downloads: 0

Mind Pump on one-hit wonders. (4:10) What’s going on with the matching Christmas pajamas?! (6:45) Adam gets the stink-eye from Catrina. (8:00) Mind Pump recommends You on Netflix. (10:30) Sal shares economic statistics that will blow your mind! (11:55) How US colleges are turning students' phones into surveillance machines. Is this good or bad? What are the current challenges the guys are experiencing with their kids? (16:21) The ‘duct-taped banana’ phenomenon. (29:40) Introducing Mind Pump’s newest partner, Legion Athletics. (32:42) Mind Pump makes their predictions on the CBD craze. (38:40) #Quah question #1 – What are some ways to improve your squat depth and not have ‘butt wink’? (48:41) #Quah question #2 – When doing a bulk phase, how much body fat is too much to gain? What is the ideal fat to muscle gain ratio? (56:59) #Quah question #3 – How does one get back into nutrition and training after going through a severe traumatic experience? I have taken a break for a month and I am wondering if decreasing the weight or reps is the best way to bring myself back up to where I was before training and nutrition-wise? (1:04:08) #Quah question #4 – Through your years of personal training and experience, what is one major thing each of you has changed your opinion on regarding fitness and/or nutrition? (1:11:49) People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness)  Instagram Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** You | Netflix Apple and Microsoft Now Worth More Than All German Stocks and Cryptos Californians fed up with housing costs and taxes are fleeing state in big numbers Colleges are turning students’ phones into surveillance machines, tracking the locations of hundreds of thousands Social Media Use and Depression and Anxiety Symptoms: A Cluster Analysis This Banana Was Duct-Taped to a Wall. It Sold for $120,000. Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Google searches show millions of people want to learn about CBD — here are 3 things you should know about it How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) - Mind Pump How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide – Mind Pump The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) - Mind Pump Day 1 - Fitness & Mobility Program - 30 Days of Training (MIND PUMP) 30 Days of Coaching | Mind Pump Media MAPS Starter – Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources

1198: Mixing Rep Ranges In a Workout, Relieving Back & Neck Pain, The Post Workout Cool Down & MORE

January 02, 2020 01:04:09 76.96 MB Downloads: 0

1198: Mixing Rep Ranges in a Workout, Relieving Back & Neck Pain, The Post Workout Cool Down & MORE The meaning of the terms Rock N’ Roll, batwing & MORE. (4:28) Are we able to identify if someone is sick by simply looking at their face? (9:00) Adam continuing to ruffle feathers with the ‘health at every size’ movement posts. (12:19) What is the secret to longevity? (24:06) Mind Pump making the case for mutual combat. (27:32) A professional bodybuilder decides to marry his sex doll. What’s next?! (30:13) The differences between ‘Heritage Pork’ and regular pork? (33:24) How to use Rhodiola if trying to ween off caffeine. (37:00) Should we replace mental health meds with exercise? (39:10) #Quah question #1 – Is it counterproductive to do low reps and high reps in the same workout in terms of strength and hypertrophy? (43:28) #Quah question #2 – You talk about warm-up's, but what about warm-downs? (47:34) #Quah question #3 – I have a persistent knot on my left side of my neck and a knot on the right side of my back. I get relief when I work out, but the pain returns when I finish exercising. How can I better target these areas to relieve pressured stress? (52:06) #Quah question #4 – I have heard that pronation distortion can be caused by not doing enough ab work. I have severe pronation distortion, but I train my abs 2-3 times a week and have a 6-pack. Are there any other causes of this distortion? Are there any other ab exercises that correct it? (55:54) People Mentioned  Margo Party (@margo_party)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Identification of acutely sick people and facial cues of sickness Health At Every Size 104-Year-Old Woman Says Diet Coke Is Key to Long Life Viewpoint: Duke it out: Mutual combat duels still allowed in Texas Bodybuilder proposes to sex doll after getting it plastic surgery Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** New study asks: Should we replace mental health meds with exercise? MAPS Fitness Prime – Mind Pump How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump Do you have pronation distortion syndrome? How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide – Mind Pump How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) - Mind Pump MAPS Fitness Prime Pro – Mind Pump  Mind Pump Free Resources  

1197: Four Steps to Creating a Successful Podcast

January 01, 2020 57:17 68.73 MB Downloads: 0

1197: Four Steps to Creating a Successful Podcast The explosion and growth of podcasting! (2:00) How streaming is KING and cable/radio are dying. (5:23) The unlimited bandwidth of technology and low barrier to entry. (6:53) The HIGH conversion rate of podcasts and creating targeted markets. (8:00) Finding advertisers that match your audience. (11:48) Audio is the future. (15:13) Sound bite conversations vs long-form conversations. (16:00) Four Steps to Creating a Successful Podcast. #1 – Be an EXPERT and provide VALUE. (22:21) Invest in quality sound. (28:08) #2 – Be authentic and vulnerable. (31:54) #3 – Be consistent. (38:08) How your title matters! (42:38) Practice, practice, practice. (44:43) #4 - Encourage community. (48:30) The lifetime value of a customer. (51:55) People Mentioned Joe Rogan (@joerogan)  Instagram Bryan Callen (@bryancallen)  Instagram Brendan Schaub (@brendanschaub)  Instagram Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger)  Instagram Kevin Kelly (@kevin2kelly)  Twitter   Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** 2019 Podcast Stats & Facts Mind Pump TV - YouTube Joe Rogan Experience #1169 - Elon Musk The Fighter and the Kid 1,000 True Fans Mind Pump Free Resources

1196: Stair Climbing to Build The Butt, Eating Healthy On a Budget, Identifying Upper Cross Syndrome & MORE

December 31, 2019 01:09:05 82.88 MB Downloads: 0

1196: Stair Climbing to Build the Butt, Eating Healthy on a Budget, Identifying Upper Cross Syndrome & MORE Adam opens up about his non-existent workouts. (5:58) Mind Pump HQ is under construction. (9:10) Mind Pump gets nostalgic about old movies of the past. (13:09) The importance of challenging your ideas and having a sense of humor. (21:02) The myth of ‘easier’. (29:02) What are terpenes? How they play a BIG role when it comes to the ‘entourage effect’. (36:15) Tips and strategies to boost your immune system during the cold season. (40:29) #Quah question #1 – How can stairs be used to lift the glutes for someone who lives in a multi-level setting? (46:13) #Quah question #2 – If someone is already healthy and feels good, how can you tell if the addition of a green supplement is working? (52:22) #Quah question #3 – As a 19-year-old college student who is trying to save money, I am struggling whether it’s worth it to buy organic grass-fed groceries? (57:10) #Quah question #4 – How do you know if you are suffering from upper cross syndrome? (1:02:30) People Mentioned  Arthur Brooks (@arthurbrooks)  Twitter Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink)  Instagram Bill Burr (@wilfredburr)  Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** The Eighties | Netflix Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Terpenes and the "Entourage Effect" - Project CBD Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! MAPS Fitness Prime – Mind Pump Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources

1195: Three Steps to Sculpting the Ultimate Physique

December 29, 2019 01:00:33 72.64 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin outline the top three essential steps to sculpting your ultimate physique. The parallels between functionality and performance. (1:51) What is considered aesthetic? (4:19) The appealing nature of balance and symmetry. (5:45)  How fat with muscle looks better than just body fat. (8:40) You have control over how you want your body to look. (11:06) Three Steps to Sculpting the Ultimate Physique. #1 - Developing a better mind to muscle connection. (14:18) Focusing on adding isolation exercises to your programming. (19:03) Working on mobility to connect to target muscles. (23:45) The significance of slowing down your negative and getting a good pump. (25:27) #2 – Picking the RIGHT exercises. (30:48) What are the best exercises to build muscle? (32:16) Best isolation/compound exercises for the Chest. (33:26) Best isolation/compound exercises for the Back. (36:18) Best isolation/compound exercises for the Shoulders. (39:28) Best isolation/compound exercises for the Glutes. (44:07) Best isolation/compound exercises for the Hamstrings. (47:46) #3 – Prioritizing frequency over intensity in your programming. (50:22) The importance of exercise order. (53:24) The value in tracking volume. (56:11) People Mentioned IFBB PRO Johnny Sebastian (@johnnysebastian)  Instagram Omar Ventura (@omarv33)  Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness)  Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Do the Low WHRs and BMIs Judged Most Attractive Indicate Higher Fertility? The Relationship Between Waist-Hip Ratio and Fertility Mind Pump 1190: 3 Ways to Transform a Skinny Fat Body Mind Pump TV - YouTube How To Actually Target Your Lats With The Lat Pulldown! - Mind Pump TV How To Do A PROPER Dumbbell Rear Delt Fly – Mind Pump TV 3 Best Secrets - How To Make Your Butt Grow (AVOID MISTAKES!) | MIND PUMP 5 Most Important Exercises for Muscle Growth in an Effective Routine – Mind Pump Blog How Many Times Per Week Should You Train Each Muscle Group? Mind Pump Free Resources

1194: Using Unilateral Training to Kickstart Gains, When to Add Box Squats to Your Training, What Muscle Soreness Really Means & MORE

December 27, 2019 01:20:52 97.02 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about when it is beneficial to train purely unilateral, judging progress based on soreness, the benefits of box squats vs. conventional squats and causes of the obesity epidemic. Mind Pump’s favorite candy bars. [3:52] Mind Pump recaps the Bill Burr show. (7:21) Does having a dark sense of humor correlate to high intelligence? (9:30) Mind Pump reminisces on their Vegas experiences: The good, the bad and the ugly. (11:48) Tesla’s stock is exploding! (21:18) Proceed with caution: Mind Pump on the documentary Don't F**k With Cats on Netflix. (23:32) Are serial killer numbers on the decline? (26:45) How Organifi’s vegan protein products stand above the rest. (29:30) Why are millennials leaving the church and not coming back? (30:58) How the media portrays being a parent in our current society. (38:17) Mind Pump’s go-to Christmas movies. (41:33) #Quah question #1 – Would it be beneficial to train purely unilateral for a phase or two to combat imbalances and increase overall strength? (45:40) #Quah question #2 – How reliable is it to judge progress based on soreness? Is it possible to be sore and not be making progress in terms of building muscle? (52:14) #Quah question #3 – I see the Westside Barbell guys doing heavy box squats. Is there a benefit to this compared to conventional squats? If so, what and why would you incorporate it into a program? (59:01) #Quah question #4 – What are some causes of the obesity epidemic? (1:05:38) People Mentioned Bill Burr (@wilfredburr)  Instagram Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310)  Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron)  Instagram Joel Osteen (@JoelOsteen)  Twitter Mark Manson (@markmanson)  Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Dark Sense of Humor Linked to High Intelligence - Study Tesla stock hits Elon Musk’s magic number: $420 Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer | Netflix Watch Manhunter | Prime Video - Amazon.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Why millennials are skipping church and not going back Mind Pump 1165: Bishop Robert Barron on Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More A Claymation Christmas Celebration (1987) Mind Pump Unilateral Training Workout Mod The BEST Single Leg Exercise You Are Not Doing! (TWO VARIATIONS) - Mind Pump TV Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Is Muscle Soreness Necessary For Gains & What Does It Mean? - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump 1142: Nine Signs You are Overtraining MAPS Fitness Anabolic – Mind Pump MAPS Fitness Prime – Mind Pump Nearly half US residents to be 'obese' in 2030, 1 in 4 to have 'severe obesity,' study says Mind Pump Free Resources 

1193: Ways to Get Rid of Lower Belly Pooch, The Wisdom of Food As Medicine, Training Differences Between Men & Women & MORE

December 26, 2019 01:10:24 84.46 MB Downloads: 0

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about getting rid of bottom belly pooch, whether men and women can follow the same strength and muscle building programs, the “food is medicine” notion, and advice on how to balance being a husband, father, and trainer while keeping own fitness up. Are influencers losing their power? (4:27) How can the fitness community ‘influence’ the unreachable people? (9:07) How Felix Gray glasses provide the benefits yet don’t change the world around you. (13:21) Magic Spoon, providing a healthier option for the non-fitness person. (15:10) Justin’s first take on the new Star Wars movie. (19:14) Mind Pump talks about politics and the latest impeachment proceedings. (24:55) The ground-breaking effects of curcumin on Alzheimer's disease. (33:40) Exercise and its positive effects on the brain. (36:58) The impact of exercise priority on the body. (41:16) #Quah question #1 – How do I get rid of that bottom belly pooch because it is really annoying? (42:36) #Quah question #2 – Can men and women follow the same strength and muscle building programs or should different approaches be taken? (50:57) #Quah question #3 – What’s your guy’s opinion on the “food is medicine” notion? (53:52) #Quah question #4 – I am a new parent and also trainer. Do you have any advice on how to balance being a husband, father, and trainer while keeping my own fitness up? (1:02:48) People Mentioned  Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere)  Instagram   Related Links/Products Mentioned December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Reality TV stars auditioned to 'promote' poison diet drink on Instagram Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Promising Alzheimer’s Drug, J147, Made From Curcumin Appears to Make Cells Younger Effects of Physical Exercise on Cognitive Functioning and Wellbeing: Biological and Psychological Benefits Exercise is good for the aging brain Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP Lower Belly Pooch Flattener Series- Health vs. Aesthetics (Video 1 of 5) Watch Pumping Iron | Prime Video - Amazon.com Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources