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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888: The Dangers of High Calorie Cheat Days, Fixing Morning Back Pain, the Pros & Cons of Barefoot Shoes & MORE
MAPS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their opinion on fitness influencers doing10,000+ calorie cheat days on YouTube, how to correct a sore and tight back when you wake up, the benefits of barefoot shoes and if online training is something one should do even if they have no in-person training experience. What does simian mean? (5:42) Did you catch Adam on TV last night at the Warriors game?! (7:03) Bay Area Sports Beat and Leadership 101 with Mind Pump. (8:43) Mind Pump Recommends: The Haunting of Hill House. (14:17) Do you feel more anxious or excitement watching scary movies? (19:00) Is old media nearly dead? Netflix Plans to Raise $2 Billion in New Debt to Fund Content Spending. (24:35) New Product Alert from Four Sigmatic: Focus Shots! (30:09) #Quah question #1 – What is your opinion on fitness influencers doing 10,000+ calorie cheat days on YouTube? (34:43) #Quah question #2 – How can I alleviate my lower back pain upon waking up? (45:08) #Quah question #3 – What are benefits of barefoot shoes? (52:32) #Quah question #4 – What is your opinion on if online training is something one should do even if they have no in-person training experience? (59:09) People Mentioned: Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Felix Gray **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off at checkout** October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources MIND PUMP FREE REPORT: 3 COMMON REASONS WHY PEOPLE HAVE CHRONIC BACK PAIN MAPS Fitness Products Simian The Haunting of Hill House | Netflix Official Site Netflix Plans to Raise $2 Billion in New Debt to Fund Content Mind Pump Ep. 785: Dr. Layne Norton on Taking Charge of Your Diet, Metabolism & Relationship with Food Three Exercises to Eliminate Back Pain! – YouTube PREVALENCE OF LOWER CROSSED SYNDROME IN YOUNG ADULTS: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY. MAPS Prime/Prime Pro Bundle Vegan Gains - YouTube
887: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World with NRG Esport Co-Founder Andy Miller
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Andy Miller, co-founder of NRG Esports. Esports is now the fasting growing sport in the world and in this episode they go into detail about the Esport world, how it is beginning to overtake other professional sports, the digital athletes that play and how they train. Andy has a fascinating entrepreneurial background and shares his story in this episode. Andy’s origin story and the ah-ha moment that introduced him to the world of Esports. (6:14) When did Esports take-off? (13:00) How do you become a professional gamer? (17:28) How being a part of an Esports team is the same as being on a professional sports team. The path to becoming a pro gamer. (19:22) The secret sauce to the success of gaming: Live Events. (26:40) The evolution of sports and how does Esports play a part. (29:50) Are there different styles of play depending on culture/race? (32:42) A young man’s sport: The importance of correctional exercise and movement to stay optimized. (36:20) Does he see a backlash from these kids making so much money so fast? (39:50) Is there a starting 5 in gaming? (42:30) How often are players tweaking their style of play? (44:38) Are there rivalries in gaming? (45:45) What do the analytics show when it comes to gender in gaming? (47:28) Are there markets/brands that are popping up from the growth of Esports? (49:45) Who are the superstars in Esports? (53:03) As an investor, what are the biggest challenges he sees with gaming in terms of growth? Opportunities? (55:00) How to optimize these players bodies to play at their highest level. (59:00) How big will this thing get? (1:04:00) Will virtual reality play a part in gaming? (1:06:20) What was his experience like working under Steve Jobs? (1:08:55) The moment he decided to sell his company to Apple and his selling pitch to Steve Jobs. (1:11:50) Does he have his hands in multiple businesses? (1:19:02) Mind Pump: The exclusive fitness programmers for Esports? (1:22:47) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Andy Miller (@amiller) Twitter (@king_babybay) Instagram San Francisco Shock (@SFShock) Twitter Tyler Blevins (@ninja) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Felix Grey **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** NRG ESPORTS G Fuel Energy Formula This 26-year-old makes $500,000 every month playing 'Fortnite' in his bedroom — here's how he does it San Francisco Overwatch Roster Reveal - YouTube Apple acquires mobile ad company Quattro Wireless Hometap CLICK MANAGEMENT AND NRG ESPORTS ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF "CLICK" The explosive growth of eSports
886: How to Conquer Binge Eating, Overcoming Mental Hurdles, Avoiding Weed Hangovers & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners! 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 conquer binge eating, the biggest mental hurdles they have had to overcome, what they would pursue with all the time in the world and no other life restrictions and if there is such thing as a weed hangover. Catrina “Patient Zero”: The guys are all sick at the same time, time to bust out the cold busting Organifi remedies. (4:52) Mind Pump Weekend Update: The special bond of family: Adam’s mom gets married! (11:20) Justin has family visit from out of town. (17:30) Sal watches Harry Potter movies with his kids. (18:09) Pumpsgiving: The Ultimate Feast thanks to Butcher Box. (19:14) FDA Approves Cannabis For Brain Cancer Treatment. (20:58) Cannabis use is associated with reduced prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A cross-sectional study. (24:16) The stigma of cannabis and the War on Drugs. (28:17) The Starbucks Generation: The change in climate how kids how consume caffeine. (35:19) New trend alert! Nose Warmers. (40:12) #Quah question #1 – How to conquer binge eating? Any advice? (42:17) #Quah question #2 – What are the biggest mental hurdles you have had to overcome in your life? (55:50) #Quah question #3 – If you had all the time in the world and no other life restrictions, what would you like to immerse yourself in and learn more about? (1:08:56) #Quah question #4 – Is there such thing as a weed hangover? (1:18:46) People Mentioned: Julianna Marie Photography (@photosbyjmp) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Butcher Box **FREE Bacon, 2 Ribeye’s, $10 off + Free Shipping on Your First Order!** The Good Dad Project - When a Father Commits Suicide DEA Schedules Insys Therapeutics’ Syndros (Dronabinol Oral Solution) As Schedule II Drug Big Pharma's anti-marijuana stance aims to squash the competition, activists say Cannabis use is associated with reduced prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A cross-sectional study Marijuana Is Now Legal In Canada -- Here's Why The U.S. Will Not Be Far Behind Ned **15% off first purchase** Eaze **Use code MINDPUMP for $20 off + FREE delivery with your first order (Available only in CA)** Nose warmers are now a thing, and we totally want one The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships and Live Their Fullest Lives – Book by Lewis Howes
885: Shawn Ray
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with the controversial 1990s bodybuilder Shawn Ray. The birth of the Mass Monsters: Shawn shares his origin story. (3:25) How the artistry of bodybuilding was lost in the 90s. (9:29) The end of the “beauty of symmetry” in bodybuilding. (11:50) The evolution of the chemistry in bodybuilding. (14:06) When did he make the decision to get into anabolic steroids? (15:48) How you don’t get better with age on steroids. (19:30) The development of the different categories in bodybuilding. (23:10) The Anti-Fitness Idea: The Global Mainstream look of Fitness. (26:20) Did the pharmacology of bodybuilding change and evolve training programs? (27:20) How has social media impacted “being a student of the game?” (30:05) The influx of the “Age of Influencers” at bodybuilding conventions. (34:56) The conspiracy effect of judging in bodybuilding. (37:09) Own Your Shit: Why he is anti-trainer. (41:03) The Puss-ification of Bodybuilding: How the training has changed. (49:07) Why getting away from the gym did wonders for his physique and psyche. (55:01) What does the future of bodybuilding look like? (59:57) Will we see bodybuilding in the Olympics? (1:05:07) What are the biggest risks facing the sport today? (1:06:40) The “Negative Nancy” mentality of Flex Wheeler. (1:10:25) During his career, did he build any lifelong friendships/relationships? Poke fun at? (1:16:28) The fragile ego mindset of bodybuilders. (1:19:10) How his passion drives his actions. (1:24:20) How the Arnold Classic has disrupted the industry and dominated. (1:27:19) Shawn Ray the businessman and storyteller. (1:31:00) Can he see a person and tell if they are on anabolic steroids? (1:40:11) The surprise daughter story explained. (1:47:35) The transition from bodybuilder to dad. Does he find himself protective over his children? (1:54:25) Idiot savant: The Kai Greene story. (1:57:36) Will we ever see another bodybuilder go mainstream? (2:07:02) The appeal/clout of The Rock and other celebrities promoting bodybuilding. (2:14:05) Why he walked away from bodybuilding. (2:17:27) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Shawn Ray (@shawnrayifbbpro) Instagram Shawn Ray Fitness Shawn Ray TV - YouTube Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram Phil Heath (@philheath) Instagram Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Dexter "The Blade" Jackson (@mrolympia08) Instagram Mr Olympia Jay Cutler (@jaycutler) Instagram Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official) Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) Twitter Asia Monet Ray (@asiamonetray) Instagram Kai Greene (@kaigreene) Instagram Shawn Rhoden (@flexatronrhoden) Instagram Dwayne Johnson (@therock) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ OFF!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder BREAKING: The Dallas McCarver Autopsy Has Been Released Bigger (2018) - IMDb FLEX WHEELER shares NINJA TURTLE accident before OLYMPIA 1997 SWOLE O'clock Arnold Sports Festival Bodybuilders Plead Guilty In Gruesome Slay Shawn Ray Calls Out Mike O'Hearn On Steroids - YouTube Black Panther (2018) - IMDb
884: When Cardio Prevents Muscle Gain, How to Train for Maximum Muscle Separation, Lower Back Protecting Squat & Overhead Press Strategies & MORE
Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about of it is better for muscle development to add weight and barely make the prescribed rep range or add no weight but max the rep range for weighted dips and pull-ups, if pickup games of basketball tell the body to not to build muscle, how much lumbar extension is too much when performing a barbell squat or overhead press and how to train to achieve muscle separation. Technology has us spoiled. (3:53) The transition when you became attached to the internet. (6:07) Was Sal an easy target growing up with his love for books and reading? (9:45) The misconception of being a “dumb jock.” How we create stereotypes. (13:50) Caption This! Giveaway Winners! (16:53) Fostering an environment of being purpose driven and belief in what you are doing. (18:16) Start with Why and the power of self-improvement through fitness. (23:07) Will you benefit the most pre or post workout from consuming caffeine? (26:28) The benefits of turmeric & Organifi Green Juice to optimize your immune system. (32:00) Many dietary supplements contain unapproved, dangerous ingredients, study finds. (33:50) The dark side of the supplement market. (38:53) #Quah question #1 – Is it better for muscle development to add weight and barely make the prescribed rep range or add no weight but max the rep range for weighted dips and pull-ups? (45:04) #Quah question #2 – Will playing pickup games of basketball tell the body not to build muscle? (54:20) #Quah question #3 – How much lumbar extension is too much when performing a barbell squat or overhead press? (1:00:40) #Quah question #4 – How does one train to achieve muscle separation? (1:08:32) People Mentioned: Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Branch Warren (@thebranchwarren) Instagram Dexter "The Blade" Jackson (@mrolympia08) Instagram Phil Heath (@philheath) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** MAPS Fitness Products October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!! Start with Why: : How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action - Book by Simon Sinek Post-exercise Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel Effects of Caffeine on Muscle Glycogen Utilization and the Neuroendocrine Axis during Exercise Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral Dietary Supplements Can Contain Viagra, Steroids, or Worse Tainted Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements List Mind Pump Episode 580: Mike Matthews Bodybuilding & Weight Loss Supplements Online - Legion Mind Pump TV - YouTube How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) – Mind Pump TV Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump How to do a PROPER Plank - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
883: The Truth About Fat Burners, the Best Way to Conduct Group Fitness Classes, the Pros & Cons of Low Rep Isolation Movements & MORE
MAPS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to not feel like a hypocrite when running boot camps, the pros and cons to going into business alone or with a partner, how to approach isolation exercises when training in a low rep range and their opinion on using CLA and L-Carnitine as an aid to burning fat. Want to get Justin to do something, make it a game and time him. (5:07) The Singularity. Sal’s son new school project: Podcaster. (6:38) The most brilliant writing ever, Big Mouth. (13:40) Adam making nervous bets. (17:10) Bradley Martyn bruising Adam’s ego and the fallout from it. (20:02) A way to give back and communicate with your audience, Instagram Q&A. (28:44) The tremendous amount of time that is wasted due to inefficiency in various markets and online platforms like Thrive Market that are disrupting them. (30:50) Letting the fox in the hen house. Amazon’s control over all brands. (39:45) Is Walmart too big to fail? The needed competition with Amazon. (41:58) Robots and AI taking over and doing amazing things. (43:40) Way too addictive: Skinny Dipped almonds. (48:35) The guys share their favorite scary movies. (49:58) #Quah question #1 - How can I not feel like a hypocrite when running boot camps? (53:25) #Quah question #2 - What would you say are the pros and cons to going into business alone or with a partner? (1:10:06) #Quah question #3 - How do you approach isolation exercises when training in a low rep range? (1:23:40) #Quah question #4 – Do you have an opinion on using CLA and L-Carnitine as an aid to burning fat? (1:30:58) People Mentioned: Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Skinny Dipped **Enter the code “MINDPUMP” for 20% off** Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order Plus free shipping on orders of $49 or more** October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ OFF! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Projects Big Mouth | Netflix Official Site Largest Organic Retailers in North America Pizza Hut is working on self-driving delivery trucks The Rocky Theme takes this Boston Dynamics Atlas robot parkour video to the next level of hilarity Maps Prime Pro Bundle - Mind Pump How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It – Book by Mark Cuban Mind Pump Free Resources
882: Melissa Mello on Autism- It's Causes & Treatments
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Melissa Mello of the UC Davis Mind Institute on Autism. Mind Pump Recommends: White Boy Ricky. (3:21) Introducing Melissa Mello: Who is she and what does she do? (4:50) What got her into this field of research? (6:00) Has autism exploded or have people become more aware? (6:31) How do we categorize autism? (8:41) What do we know about the autistic brain? (11:50) Breaking the myths of autism. What causes it? (13:50) Is there a link between poor nutrition/lack of exercise and autism? (17:36) Have there been any evolutionary advantages to having autism? (19:45) How does one treat autism? (21:42) What are the different forms of autism? Spectrums? (23:05) What symptoms can parents look for? (25:11) Are there any tools/objective tests to see if kids are on the spectrum? (27:14) The lessons she has learned working with children with autism. (28:23) Has she had a particular breakthrough recently? (29:36) Are there common mistakes parents make that have autistic children? (32:03) Are we doing a good or bad job treating children with autism? (36:23) What are the biggest roadblocks when it comes to furthering research and treatments? (38:00) What is the hallmark of autism? (39:21) Is there a gut/brain connection when it comes to autism? (42:39) What frustrates her the most and does she have to battle the parents? (44:26) What are the big rocks to address if your child gets diagnosed with autism? (46:15) When the child wants to talk, but can’t. What does that mean? (47:51) How does she deal with failure? (49:04) Does she get emotional connected to the children she treats? (50:48) Her thoughts on labeling things without knowing. (54:40) Knowing what we know now, does she speculate on who may have had autism? (57:10) What potential future research excites her in the field? (1:01:30) Have there been paradigm shattering moments in her career? (1:03:15) Does she find herself closed off from other people after a long day? (1:05:05) Recommendations for websites with quality autism research/information. (1:07:14) Are there symptoms she sees in adult patients? (1:10:27) Favorite books? (1:11:30) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Melissa Mello, M.Ed. BCBA - Project Manager Autism Phenome Project (APP) Research Team UC Davis Health Tony Lowe (@tonyloweyoyoyo) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: White Boy (2017) Data and Statistics | Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Social Cognition, the Male Brain and the Autism Spectrum Environmental Chemical Exposures and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Review of the Epidemiological Evidence Challenging Autism With Exercise: An Opportunity Worth Stretching For Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) | Autism Speaks Joint Attention and Vocabulary Development How inflammation and gut bacteria influence autism New findings on probiotics and autism: What you need to know Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)® Temple Grandin: Inside ASD | Autism Research Institute Joe Rogan Experience #1169 - Elon Musk - YouTube Large study on parent age & autism finds increased risk with teen moms The NPDB Autism Speaks: Home Let me hear your voice - Book by Catherine Maurice The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism - Book by Naoki Higashida Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis
881: P90X & Beachbody Review, the Truth About Designer Steroids & Prohormones, the Importance of Exercise Order & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their opinion on P90x and Beachbody programs, the importance of exercise order in MAPS programs, the truth about designer steroids and prohormones and how much they think the human psyche affects weight loss. Being a good father and going deep about suicide. (5:54) The lessons you learn by teaching rather than just learning. (8:35) Shout out to “Dynamic” Danny Matranga. (12:00) The value of being an effective communicator. (14:25) Sal testing his ever raging testosterone levels using Everly Well & the importance of getting your levels checked. (17:35) Organifi updates. (28:35) Adam the professional faller & the shit that guys do. (29:45) The Mysterious Fall of Shredz and Joey Swoll’s new partnership with Conor McGregor. (36:44) The grueling, yet satisfying nature of manual labor. (42:34) Sugar Shock: Do you know how much sugar your children are consuming? (44:47) The recipe for disaster and social pressures of behaviors learned from childhood. (46:58) #Quah question #1 – What is your opinion on P90x and Beachbody programs? (57:35) #Quah question #2 - How important is the exercise order in MAPS programs? (1:15:33) #Quah question #3 – Can you talk about designer steroids and prohormones? (1:23:53) #Quah question #4 - How much does the human psyche affect weight loss? (1:33:54) People Mentioned: Larry Hagner (@thedadedge) Instagram Daniel Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@dynamic.danny) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Joey Swoll (@joeyswoll) Instagram Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Everly Well **Code “mindpump” for 15% off any test** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Leave a Review and win a FREE T-SHIRT! October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** The Good Dad Project: When a Father Commits Suicide Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral The Notorious Conor McGregor joins Ryse Supplements Sugar Shock Vertical Meals PRx Performance **Code “mindpump” 5% off plus free MAPS Prime on orders of $500 or more** Joovv MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Free Resources Mike Matthews: Muscle for Life Coaching Ben Pakulski Programs Jordan Shallow Online Coaching
880: How to Squat Like a Pro
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss what it takes to master the squat. Tribalism and fostering an open minded community. (2:24) How to Squat Like a Pro (17:30) Why Squatting is Important and what is considered strong for a squat? (18:50) When & How to Add Resistance. (24:20) Our Best Squatting Tips: The most important keys to getting a good, deep squat, that's actually quite commonly overlooked. (31:34) Takeaways and actionable steps. (47:00) People Mentioned: Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell) Twitter Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: MAPS Fitness Products October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Mind Pump FREE Resources Chart: Are You Strong? Free Report: How to Squat like a Pro Mind Pump Episode 872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis Accessories: Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Dunphy Squat- Improve Your Squat with this Secret Exercise - YouTube Tension Squat- Increase Squat Depth with this Simple Exercise - YouTube
879: When to Change Up Rep Ranges & Exercises, Steps to Prevent or Diminish Alzheimer's Symptoms, the Benefits of Post Workout Stretching & MORE
Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about if when changing rep ranges if it is a good idea to change the type of exercise in the routine as well, if there is a benefit to stretching after working out, how to prevent getting Alzheimer’s and how to reduce the symptoms in those who already have it and whether a franchise is the best way to start a gym. Stealing or paying homage? How artists take beats from each other in this day and age. (4:37) It’s so good, yet so fucked up. The new season of Big Mouth & sex toy talk. (6:58) UPDATE: A Deep Analysis of What Conor Said to Khabib. (10:58) Dying to Sleep — The Waking Nightmare of Fatal Familial Insomnia. (16:45) Take some NED and go to bed. How Adam uses it into his sleep routine for himself and his dogs. (19:50) New Organifi products and squirrels on a plane. (24:10) The moment Adam took too much Alpha Brain & the chemistry during interviews. (30:10) Association of dairy intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 21 countries from five continents (PURE): a prospective cohort study. (32:20) Finding things to poke holes in. Layne Norton at it again with recent post on artificial sweeteners. (33:48) #Quah question #1 – When changing rep ranges is it a good idea to change the type of exercise in the routine as well? (38:06) #Quah question #2 – Should you stretch after working out? (49:35) #Quah question #3 - How to prevent getting Alzheimer’s and how to reduce the symptoms in those who already have it? (58:44) #Quah question #4 - Is a franchise is the best way to start a gym? (1:07:38) People Mentioned: Conner Moore (@connerwanders) Instagram Emily Morse (@sexwithemily) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Tony Jeffries OLY (@tony_jeffries) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Big Mouth A Deep Analysis of What Conor Said to Khabib The lawyer who became a scientist to find a cure for her fatal disease Dying to Sleep — The Waking Nightmare of Fatal Familial Insomnia Ned **15% off first purchase** Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral Flight Delayed After Woman Brings Squirrel On Plane Episode 697: Kyle Kingsbury- Onnit's Director of Human Optimization Association of dairy intake with cardiovascular disease and mortality in 21 countries from five continents (PURE): a prospective cohort study MAPS Fitness Products Joov ** MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping** Sunlighten Saunas **Mention “Mind Pump” for free shipping** October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life - Book by Max Lugavere and Paul Grewal, M.D. Mind Pump Episode 874: Hypertrophy Training While Dieting, How to Rest Your CNS, the Possibility of a Mind Pump Personal Trainer Network & MORE Orangetheory Box N Burn
878: How to Train During Cuts & Bulks, the Most Important Muscle for Peak Athletic Performance, Why Trainers Fail & MORE
MAPS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about if a 17 year old should bulk or cut, the most appropriate rep ranges or workout phases for cuts and bulks, the most important muscle or muscle group for peak athletic performance and if it is common to have clients who struggle to make progress compared to the transformations we see on social media. Mind Pump custom chairs and mics: Coming Soon! (6:33) @thetraininghour shout out! Philosophical, Psychological, And Practical Posts For Life, Fitness, And Health. (7:35) More to Bruce Lee than just his movies…Sal gets nerdy on his idol. (8:30) Sal’s wardrobe kryptonite for Taylor…Vuori saves the day! (16:45) When you drink milk and you know you shouldn’t…Four Sigmatic to the rescue! (20:40) Does size really matter when it comes to fertility? New study. (27:32) Entering new era of psychotherapy. Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Closer to Medicinal Use (It’s Not Just Your Imagination). (30:38) A Banksy painting sold at auction for $1.4 million — then automatically shredded itself. (36:27) Why Campbell Soup Is Selling Its Fresh Business. (39:08) The guys speculate on why Bodybuilding.com is taking a nosedive and slowing bleeding out vs. their competition. (42:10) The major gap between what is “good” and what is “viral.” Amazon, Netflix, Hulu the ever changing media. (51:40) #Quah question #1 – What should a 17 year old do, bulk or cut? (58:55) #Quah question #2 – What would be the most appropriate rep ranges or workout phases for cuts and bulks? (1:11:23) #Quah question #3 – What would you say is the most important muscle or muscle group for peak athletic performance? (1:18:55) #Quah question #4 - Is it common to have clients who struggle to make progress compared to the transformations we see on social media? (1:26:35) People Mentioned: Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Jeff Seid (@jeff_seid) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram Tay (@tayvalenz) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Vuori Clothing **25% off order** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Mind Pump Episode 855: Flex Wheeler Workout Wear for Style Champs The best workout clothes for men - Business Insider Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral Size really does matter when it comes to fertility Psychedelic Mushrooms Are Closer to Medicinal Use (It’s Not Just Your Imagination) Banksy painting 'self-destructs' moments after being sold for $1.4 million at auction For Campbell Soup, Fresh Foods Prove a Struggle Mind Pump Episode 874: Hypertrophy Training While Dieting, How to Rest Your CNS, the Possibility of a Mind Pump Personal Trainer Network & MORE Kaged Muscle Supplements - Innovation at Work Hold the Dark | Netflix Official Site The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Beehive Health & Nutrition MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump FREE Resources – Everything You Need to Know to Reach Your Fitness Goals Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order**
877: Michael Wood
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Michael Wood, a former Baltimore Police officer who came out publicly about the misconduct he witnessed in the police department. In the culture and mindset of not doing things. (5:47) Dropping all the labels: Does he identify to his political views? (6:49) Being a slave to the system: The ability to make your own decisions in life. (7:47) How professionalism changes in the police force. (11:00) Violence Porn: What started getting him public attention? (13:43) How does police work change your mindset? (18:21) How people are all biology and their experiences. (23:25) Does he find racism in this country? (28:05) Why he wants to investigate WHY a crime was committed, not HOW. (31:48) Experiences for each person: How we start the change. (41:30) What does he see in the different cultures in America? (46:45) Why does the Government try and create tribes? Are we on the right track? (49:50) How being authentic is the future. (52:45) The misrepresentation of Michael Wood. (54:34) His take on #BlackLivesMatter & other issues in this country. (1:01:03) The Prevalence Effect. (1:09:56) How is he supporting himself financially? What is his purpose now? (1:11:59) What are his thoughts on religion? (1:13:58) Does he believe in objective or relative morality? (1:18:04) His next focus or avenue. (1:22:44) Has he had any push back from police officers? (1:23:42) Are all systems flawed? (1:25:45) Is technology the future savior in policing? (1:27:32) Being an activist for police reform: His idea for success. (1:30:23) How close to reality is The Wire? (1:31:18) The next CNN correspondent? (1:33:30) Featured guest/People Mentioned: Michael A.Wood (@michaelawoodjr) Twitter/Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Joe Rogan Experience #670 - Michael A. Wood, Jr. Crimes & Punishments: In the 21st Century – Book by Michael Wood Freddie Gray's death in police custody - what we know The Wire Epigenetics: The Science of Change FBI Crime Statistics in the USA - 2016 Aggregate-level lead exposure, gun violence, homicide, and rape Inequality and violent crime Statistics | The Fatherless Generation The odd reality of life under China's all-seeing credit score system Michael Wood Jr. On Veterans Taking Stand At Standing Rock What is the history of the minimum wage? California law will require women on corporate boards USMC Veterans Call for NFL Ban The NFL is NOT Unpatriotic or Racist Sex and gender: what is the difference?
876: How to Start Lifting Heavy, Techniques to Delay the Pump, Breast Implant Illness & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes + Facebook Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips on postponing the pump, the benefit of warming up in longer ranges of motion, advice for females trying to shift to lifting heavy weights and if they think breast implant illness is real or BS. What’s the secret to the guys keeping their immune systems healthy? (5:08) #FairyFacedHunk (9:42) It’s a family affair…Sal and Justin share their excitement over training their kids. (10:52) Do the guys decorate for Halloween? Whose kid has the sick sense of humor? (13:50) The most epic UFC fight card ever??!! The guys recap Khabib vs. McGregor. (16:45) Crushing their competition. Amazon will pay $15 minimum wage for all US employees. (28:49) #Quah question #1 – Do you have any tips on postponing the pump? (34:14) #Quah question #2 – Do you think there is benefit of warming up in longer ranges of motion? (43:09) #Quah question #3 – What would your advice be for females trying to shift to lifting heavy weights? (50:29) #Quah question #4 – Do you think the breast implant illness is real or BS? (57:06) People Mentioned: Derrick Lewis (@thebeastufc) Instagram Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov) Instagram Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) Instagram Tony Ferguson (@tonyfergusonxt) Instagram Dana White (@danawhite) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Mike Tyson (@MikeTyson) Twitter Jeff Bezos (@JeffBezos) Twitter Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! Code “BLACK50” at checkout MAPS Fitness Products Leave a 5 Star Review and WIN a FREE Mind Pump T-Shirt!! Visit the Mind Pump Facebook Page Refuge Sunlighten Sauna **Mention “mindpump” for free shipping** Mind Pump Ep. Episode 875: Stephen Cabral Amazon will pay $15 minimum wage for all US employees Amazon hourly workers lose monthly bonuses, stock awards Fat Gripz Official MAPS PRIME - Mind Pump
875: Dr. Stephen Cabral
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Stephen Cabral, author of The Rain Barrel Effect and host of The Cabral Concept podcast. Who has been his favorite guest to interview? Challenged him? (6:11) Why artificial sweeteners are some of the most toxic things you can put in your body. (8:25) The #1 reason for having low testosterone. (14:34) The major issues with CrossFit adopting the Paleo/Keto Diet. (16:31) Is it a bad idea to make things so palatable? (19:25) How a “nuclear bomb” was created in his immune system by trying to cure himself using Western Medicine practices. (23:30) What is Ayurvedic Medicine, the approach and how it different from other forms of medicine? (27:50) How he aims to communicate his knowledge to others. (30:06) Why the modern lifestyle is keeping us in chronic stress. (34:05) The circular loop that is keeping us from getting to our goal weight. (37:08) The scenarios of IF you SHOULD EAT or NOT EAT post workout. (38:51) How can we get into the parasympathetic nervous system? (41:30) The Western mentality of taking everything and making it intense. (43:30) Does he see benefits of using tools to calm the parasympathetic nervous system? (45:30) His theory on EMF’s (electromagnetic fields) and their impact on the human body. (46:56) The differences between a naturopathic vs. medical doctor. (50:11) Is TOO much saturated fat good or bad?? (53:50) The FACTS and SCIENCE behind fasting. (57:05) Why cold showers/plunges may not be beneficial to everyone. (1:07:57) Are people changing their behaviors to seek out those cortisol spikes? (1:09:09) WHY you have psoriasis and HOW to treat it. (1:13:16) The “Big 5” lab tests you SHOULD ask for when visiting your doctor. (1:16:14) The Mounting Evidence against Eating Meat: Is higher protein the right move? (1:22:28) Why he believes EVERYONE has a set point. (1:25:37) His approach to why we have food allergies/sensitivities. (1:28:00) The importance of a vaginal birth and breastfeeding to a healthy gut. (1:33:08) The stigma behind CBD and how he uses it in his practice. (1:40:50) The future of Western Medicine and is it trending in the right direction. (1:49:05) How would he treat a woman who is estrogen dominant? (1:53:53) What does he do NOW to combat potential future disease? (1:59:17) His take on creatine as the end all be all supplement. (2:03:40) Ways to prevent prostate cancer. (2:05:20) The foundational supplements you SHOULD be consuming. (2:07:53) The RIGHT way to eliminate heavy metals from your body. (2:11:21) Featured Guest: Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Website Podcast Equilibrium Nutrition The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again! – Book by Stephen Cabral People Mentioned: Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Dr. Joseph Mercola (@drmercola) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Effects of the Artificial Sweetener Neotame on the Gut Microbiome and Fecal Metabolites in Mice Ayurvedic Medicine: In Depth Neuro-Endocrine Networks Controlling Immune System in Health and Disease MAPS Prime Joovv Brain.fm Cabral Concept 767 - TWT: What to Ask for (and Why) When Running Your Annual Blood Work Everly Well **Code “MINDPUMP” for 15% off any test** Sunlighten Saunas **Mention “Mind Pump” for FREE SHIPPING** Cabral Concept 802 - TWT: The Mounting Evidence Against Eating Meat? Feeding Babies Foods With Peanuts Appears To Prevent Allergies FDA and CDC Bias Against Raw Milk Ned **15% off first purchase** What are bioidentical hormones? Cabral Concept 325 - TWT: Heavy Metal Toxicity & The Foods That Detox Them IAOMT: The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes: 1. One FREE month’s membership 2. 25% Off your first purchase Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com/mindpump Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
874: Hypertrophy Training While Dieting, How to Rest Your CNS, the Possibility of a Mind Pump Personal Trainer Network & MORE
Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best and most efficient way to rest the CNS, the benefits to training for hypertrophy while dieting, if a Mind Pump Personal Trainer network is in the works and if they ever wonder if they are swinging out of their league when it comes to their partner. Welcome back Craig “Thundarr the Barbarian” Capurso! (6:12) How has fatherhood changed him? (11:15) Radical Honesty: Why he left Bodybuilding.com and how has it affected his business. (16:32) The true reason behind why Craig is not a part of the Mind Pump Podcast. (19:37) Does he ever look back at his life and say “what if?” (23:18) How has he grown mentally? (24:50) Why it’s not about the number of people that follow you, it’s the quality. (26:30) The transition/evolution of his training. (29:10) Do fitness professionals have a responsibility to promote great content? (34:40) His thoughts about getting back into the podcast space. (35:49) No rules to this game: Intellectual Dark Web and long-form discussion revolution. (41:55) Updates on Metron. (44:02) What benefits/setbacks has he seen from his China effort? (52:28) Future plans? (54:40) Has he refined his elevator pitch? (58:32) The movement of healing your body through food and not just supplementation. (59:18) His next big venture…Gym Owner?! (1:03:06) Craig turns the tide…Who is the guy’s favorite recent interview? (1:05:40) Burning the candle at both ends: The work/life balance. (1:11:15) Adam’s journey from start to finish: His mind shift from stage competitor to podcaster. (1:15:30) #Quah question #1 – What is the best and most efficient way to rest the CNS? (1:21:31) #Quah question #2 – Is there any benefit to training for hypertrophy while dieting? (1:33:31) #Quah question #3 – Will you guys come out with a Mind Pump Personal Trainer network? (1:41:44) #Quah question #4 – Do you ever wonder if you are swinging out of your league when it comes to your partner? (1:48:20) Featured Guest: Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram People Mentioned: Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) Twitter Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell) Twitter Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena) Twitter Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Skinny Dipped **Enter the code “MINDPUMP” for 20% off** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** MAPS Aesthetic **Code “BLACK50” for ½ off for the month of October!** Leave a 5 Star Review at the Mind Pump Facebook page, win a T-shirt!! Thundarr the Barbarian The D10 ROMWOD // Optimize your Range of Motion Meet the Renegades of the Intellectual Dark Web Metron Cellucor - Global Leader in Sports Nutrition Innovation Rockbox Fitness Franchise Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder Mind Pump Episode 872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis Mind Pump Episode 595: Joe DeSena Mind Pump Episode 855: Flex Wheeler Mind Pump Episode 496: Tom Bilyeu Mind Pump Episode 827: Bishop Barron - Using YouTube & Social Media to Demystify Christianity & God Brain.fm Mind Pump FREE Resources – Everything You Need to Know to Reach Your Fitness Goals Get our newest program, MAPS Strong, an expertly programmed and phased strongman inspired training program designed in collaboration with World’s Strongest Man competitor Robert Oberst to trigger new muscle building adaptations and get you STRONG. Get it at www.mapsstrong.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Also check out Thrive Market! Thrive Market makes purchasing organic, non-GMO affordable. With prices up to 50% off retail, Thrive Market blows away most conventional, non-organic foods. PLUS, they offer a NO RISK way to get started which includes: 1. One FREE month’s membership 2. 25% off your first purchase How can you go wrong with this offer? To take advantage of this offer go to www.thrivemarket.com/mindpump Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpmedia) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)