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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903: The Best Time to Take Creatine, Ab Building Mistakes, Natural Ways to Increase Energy & MORE
MAPS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about partial reps and when to use them, changing your workout based on how you feel, hip flexor fatigue while doing ab exercises and natural ways to increase energy. Like a treasure hunt…The new Thrive Market Kits: Cold Brew, After School Snacks & MORE. (5:23) Abandoning ship?? Greg Glassman Regrets Teaching Kipping Pull-Ups in CrossFit Workouts. The beginning of the end? The guys speculate on the future of the sport. (10:23) How the competitive market/price wars can ruin a business. (18:50) Will OrangeTheory be the detriment of CrossFit? (21:35) The flaws of these fitness trends and group classes. How exercise needs to be individualized. (24:00) The need to shift the culture to empower themselves and do the WORK! (34:40) The devaluing of physical education in the school systems. (39:35) Sal cooking himself like a rotisserie chicken in front of the Joovv light. (41:35) New science and the benefits of taking creatine at a particular time. (43:03) #Quah question #1 – Can you discuss partial reps and when to use them? (49:14) #Quah question #2 – Should you change your workout based on how you feel that day? (1:01:00) #Quah question #3 – Why do I feel hip flexor fatigue while doing ab exercises? (1:10:44) #Quah question #4 – What are natural ways to increase energy to perform better? (1:20:43) People Mentioned: Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO) Twitter Josh Thomson (@therealpunk) Instagram Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order Plus free shipping on orders of $49 or more** Joovv **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping** MAPS Fitness Products Greg Glassman Regrets Teaching Kipping Pull-Ups in CrossFit Workouts Mind Pump Episode 638: Jason Khalipa Mind Pump TV - YouTube The effects of pre versus post workout supplementation of creatine monohydrate on body composition and strength. Creatine supplementation improves muscle strength in patients with congestive heart failure. Mind Pump Episode 900: NBA Superstar Sports Performance Coach Paul Fabritz FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump Goniometer - Wikipedia Sunlighten Saunas **Mention “mindpump” for free shipping** Mind Pump Free Resources
902: Josh Thomson
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin catch up with friend and MMA fighter Josh Thomson. Josh is busy these days doing fight commentary, running a gym and starring in movies. He also has a podcast, Sammy & the Punk that will be airing an interview with Mind Pump soon. What makes a successful MMA studio? (3:05) How does he deal with the psyche of teaching kids? (7:30) How to do what makes sense. How he got the nickname “The Punk.” (10:30) Did he always have a knack working with kids? (13:02) How MMA has evolved and how to tell what kids will be successful. (14:50) What is the goal with his new podcast and media studio? (19:07) How does a trade in MMA work? The guys discuss the recent trade between Demetrious Johnson and Ben Askren. (22:04) Are we getting the best fighters or entertainers? (25:00) Why does the UFC have precedent over the other promotions? (26:44) What types of fights does he want to see? (28:34) Is there any shit taking that goes on behind the scenes between Bellator and the UFC? (34:25) Can he tell if someone is a badass? (36:50) How often does someone surprise him in the fight game? (39:45) What does he do to recover from a fight? Does he feel the pain from a clean shot? (42:40) How there is a skill to getting hit. (45:11) What are the most physical attributes needed for fighting? (50:50) Will we start to see leg locks transfer over to MMA? (56:40) How does he manage his time? (1:00:07) Are there any other podcasts/announcers that he is paying attention to? (1:01:22) Does he plan on having guests on that have nothing to do with fighting? (1:04:00) Has he gotten any heat for his opinions? The importance of listening to both sides. (1:06:50) The attitude of taking care of yourself through the discipline of hard training. (1:15:12) The importance of education. (1:17:56) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Josh Thomson (@therealpunk) Instagram Sammy And The Punk - YouTube Ben Askren (@benaskren) Instagram Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) Instagram Demetrious Johnson (@mightymouse125) Instagram Conor McGregor Official (@thenotoriousmma) Instagram Derrick Lewis (@thebeastufc) Instagram Tony Ferguson (@tonyfergusonxt) Instagram Cain Velasquez (@officialcainvelasquez) Instagram Brendan Schaub (@brendanschaub) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion – MAPS Anywhere ½ off! MAPS Fitness Products Making sense of the Demetrious Johnson-Ben Askren trade 'Everybody wins' in Bellator deal with DAZN to stream live events Tony Ferguson vs Josh Thomson UFC 209 Free Fight - YouTube fightTIPS - YouTube UFC's Josh Thomson issues statement on gay tweets, blames MMA media for taking comments out of context North Idaho STEM Charter Academy
901: How Flexing & Posing Can Help Build Muscle, When to Limit Cardio to Avoid Muscle Loss, the Amazing Endocannabinoid System & 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 bodybuilding style posing can increase muscle connection, hypertrophy and muscle fiber recruitment for strength, a good amount of cardio to do during the week for good health and not affect the muscle building signal, when a low bar squat is a bad idea and the endocannabinoid system. Mind Pump Recommends: Three Identical Strangers. (6:09) Media’s important role in society, the origin names of reality shows & MORE. (11:25) The mystery of the sea nomads’. (16:49) The last of the eagle huntsmen: Mongolian tribes are the only people in the world using the amazing birds to catch prey. (22:07) The Ultimate Feast from Butcher Box has arrived for the Mind Pump Thanksgiving. (25:05) The various unconventional ways the guys have cleaned their teeth. (27:50) Is going to the dentist a scam? How to Reverse Cavities Naturally & Heal Tooth Decay. (29:25) How Sal and Justin have given their kids Organifi products to optimize their performance. (35:46) In-store vs. online shopping. Which do you prefer? (40:56) #Quah question #1 – Would bodybuilding style posing increase muscle connection, hypertrophy and muscle fiber recruitment for strength? (46:06) #Quah question #2 – What is a good amount of cardio to do during the week for good health and not affect the muscle building signal? (53:46) #Quah question #3 – If a person had a bad low posterior tilt, is a low bar squat a bad idea? (59:48) #Quah question #4 – What is the endocannabinoid system? (1:07:48) People Mentioned: Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Butcher Box **FREE Bacon,2 Ribeye, $10 Off + Free Shipping on Your First Order!** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Leave a Facebook 5 Star Review and Win a FREE T-Shirt! Three Identical Strangers Reality television Mystery of sea nomads' amazing ability to free dive is solved Enlarged spleen key to diving endurance of ‘sea nomads’ - YouTube The last of the eagle huntsmen: Mongolian tribe are the only people in the world using the amazing birds to catch prey How to Reverse Cavities Naturally & Heal Tooth Decay The Weston A. Price Foundation MAPS Fitness Products Blue Zones Mind Pump TV - YouTube Ned **15% off first purchase** Mind Pump Free Resources
900: NBA Superstar Sports Performance Coach Paul Fabritz
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Paul Fabritz, founder of PJF Performance and performance coach of NBA superstars like James Harden. Paul has a fascinating story. A struggling college student, he was able to take his passion for basketball and through hard work and delivering exceptional results, he was able to create a wildly successful business training NBA elite, traveling the world, flying on private jets and even training Khloe Kardashian. His journey into sports performance and what led him to specialize in basketball? (2:50) Who was the first NBA player that reached out to him? (7:00) How to progress programming at the right rate. The difference in approach from the Soviet Union to US when it comes to exercise science. (7:30) Did he use advanced equipment in his transformation? With his athletes? (9:50) What techniques did he use to address performance/mechanics with his athletes? (11:35) Getting you to reach your genetic potential. (14:20) Determining an athlete’s level of conscious and risk vs. reward. (15:50) What is the worst advice/myths he has heard? (19:20) The difference between plyometrics being done the RIGHT WAY vs. the wrong way. (22:50) Creating mental toughness and meeting his athletes in the middle. (25:59) How did he grow so fast and become highly successful? (27:40) Would he work for an NBA team? (29:38) Does he have a favorite athlete he works with? (32:40) All in and getting the results. How he decides who he works with. (34:29) The youth is year-round. How does he reach the student athlete market? (35:49) What is the value in academia vs. learning on your own? (37:18) What modalities has he implemented into his own practice? (39:11) Fat don’t fly. How nutrition plays a HUGE role in sports performance. (43:15) Teaching people to live a better and healthy life. (44:25) How does he filter through all the products/technology being thrown his way? What excites him? (46:47) Picking your battles, letting his athletes be intuitive and knowing your own body. (49:45) What is the biggest challenge working with professional athletes? How he sets the table and lays down the foundation when he first meets with an athlete. (51:27) The pivotal moments where his business took off. (54:45) How to leverage yourself and blow up your brand. His new webinar series to teach potential trainers. (59:07) What was that like when he got the call from Dick’s Sporting Goods and Adidas? The details of his sponsorships. (1:00:25) What are some of the biggest mistakes he made while scaling his business? (1:03:34) What is his opinion of the current state of the NBA? Best rookies coming up? Best passers? Most underrated team right now? (1:05:07) What are some things that he did on his Instagram that caused posts to go the most viral? (1:10:09) How to be a squid to become more self-aware. (1:12:22) What are the biggest mistakes he sees athletes make? (1:14:13) Steps to be a better trainer. (1:17:15) What are some epic moments in his career? (1:22:22) What does he appreciate/admire the most about watching NBA players? (1:26:57) The top 3 things the average person can do to improve their vertical TODAY. (1:29:13) How can the average lifter gain speed? Explosive training and max intent. (1:33:07) What advice would he give kids/teenagers to gain speed? (1:36:15) What are his dreams and goals moving forward? (1:37:39) Where does his work ethic come from? (1:39:30) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram PJF Performance PJFPerformance - YouTube James Harden (@jharden13) Instagram Khloé (@khloekardashian) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Felix Grey Supertraining - Book by Mel Cunningham Siff and Yuri Verkhoshansky influence of squatting depth on jumping performance - Semantic Scholar Functional Anatomy Seminars MAPS Fitness Products Leaf Group Get Bigger, Stronger, Better, Faster | STACK The secret to a squid’s crystal clear underwater vision - YouTube Squats & Science
899: Why CrossFit Athletes Have Muscular Bodies, When to Superset for Maximum Gains, the Healthiest Vegetables to Eat & 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 the most important vegetables to eat, why non-professional CrossFit athletes have very muscular bodies, when to superset and what to do when someone has lost their motivation to work out. Mind Pump Karaoke Night and the fear of putting yourself out there. (5:02) The Shock and Awe approach re-visited. The guys reflect on their first 100 episodes. (7:45) How Adam treats his Camaro as an investment rather than hobby. (9:52) The guys reflect on the business, their passion and how the time has flown by. (14:52) Sal making friends with the homeless guy in the parking lot & how to tackle the homelessness problem. (18:25) Take some Ned and go straight to bed. (25:33) Girl Scouts Of The USA Files Suit Against Boy Scouts Of America. (29:29) The evolution of sports, a player’s value and how the market reflects the times. (31:11) How the future of sports will be digital. (38:30) #Quah question #1 – What are the best and most important vegetables to eat? (42:53) #Quah question #2 – If circuit training sends the wrong signal, then why do non-professional CrossFit athletes have very muscular bodies? (56:28) #Quah question #3 – When to do a superset and what are the best ones? (1:06:55) #Quah question #4 – What to do when someone has lost their motivation to work out? (1:16:20) People Mentioned: Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls) Instagram Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO) Twitter Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Ned **15% off first purchase** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Natural cannabinoid found to play key role in anxiety Girl Scouts Of The USA Files Suit Against Boy Scouts Of America Average sports salaries by league 2017/18 The Average Player Salary And Highest-Paid In NBA, MLB, NHL, NFL And MLS Former stars explain why NFL players go broke, and what you can learn Mind Pump Episode 887: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World with NRG Esport Co-Founder Andy Miller MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources PRx Performance **Code “mindpump” for 5% off plus free MAPS Prime on orders of $500 or more**
898: How Dietary Cholesterol can Help Build Muscle & Strength, Knee Pain Fixes, When Muscle go to "Sleep" & MORE
MAPS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the cause of knee pain when squatting and how to fix it, how to make it easier for people to engage in healthier behaviors, if it is impossible for muscles to “sleep” and clothing that the opposite sex wears that’s an instant turn on. Fitness trends/gyms that have come out the gates strong and since then fallen off. (6:11) The MASSIVE impact cholesterol has on muscle growth and strength & performance. (13:23) How Adam used the Everly Well Vitamin D test to become more aware of his levels, their thoughts on their new tests & the importance of testing. (21:02) Four Sigmatic killing the game. Their revamped adaptogen coffee. (26:18) Election Night Recap: What the results mean for the future. (28:42) 10 surprising reasons why single people are happier and healthier. (36:30) When fathers exercise, their future offspring may benefit, mouse study suggests. (41:50) The day the guys realized they were stronger than their dad & when will their own kids surpass them. (43:26) #Quah question #1 – What can be the cause of knee pain when squatting and how to fix it? (51:00) #Quah question #2 – If you could change one thing in the environment, how can we make it easier for people to engage in healthier behaviors? (1:01:23) #Quah question #3 – What do you mean when you say it is impossible for muscles to “sleep”? (1:10:56) #Quah question #4 – What is an article of clothing that the opposite sex wears that’s an instant turn on? (1:18:08) People Mentioned: Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram Justin Amash (@justinamash) Twitter C Ed Massey (@cedmassey) Twitter Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Kyle Kingsbury (@kingsbu) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Everly Well **Code “mindpump” for 15% off any test** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** Statins and dietary and serum cholesterol are associated with increased lean mass following resistance training. Consumption of whole eggs promotes greater stimulation of postexercise muscle protein synthesis than consumption of isonitrogenous amounts of egg whites in young men. Dietary Cholesterol Affects Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis Following Acute Resistance Exercise When fathers exercise, their future offspring may benefit, mouse study suggests IT Band Syndrome and Knee Pain (HOW TO FIX IT!) - YouTube EBFA - Barefoot Training Certifications Mind Pump Episode 895: The Transgender Athlete Advantage Debate with Chloie Jonsson & Bennett Kaspar Mind Pump Free Resources 10 Surprising reasons single people are happier and healthier
897: The Best Way to Work Out at Home and on the Road
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the best way to work out and have sustainable progress while at home and on the road. The distinct sound to decades in music. (2:35) How most Hollywood stars come from Broadway. (5:00) What is the most “chick-flickish” movie the guys have watched? (6:35) Mind Pump Recommends: Making a Murder Part 2 and Sal/Justin continue selling Adam on their love for The Haunting of Hill House. (7:30) How broken is our prison system? (17:10) The Best Way to Work Out at Home and on the Road. (22:26) The problem with at-home workouts out there. (24:20) Resistant Training focused programming. (28:40) Progressing intensity properly. (30:45) Building stability behind the joints the right way. (33:45) The importance of adding muscular tension. (35:58) Why you should take time away from the gym. (44:02) People Mentioned: Shawn Ray (@shawnrayifbbpro) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Making a Murderer | Netflix Official Site The Haunting of Hill House | Netflix Official Site The Staircase | Netflix Official Site Evil Genius: the True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2018 | Prison Policy Initiative Mind Pump Episode 881: P90X & Beachbody Review, the Truth about Designer Steroids & Prohormones, the Importance of Exercise Order & MORE Prone Cobra Row Focus Session- - YouTube Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Episode 885: Shawn Ray Mind Pump Free Resources Workout At Home For Only 90 Minutes A WEEK for AMAZING Results
896: The Best Time of Day to Train, Amazing Fitness Tools for Under $100, Evolutions in the Mind Pump Philosophy & 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 the optimal time to work out, things they once promoted on Mind Pump that they no longer believe, the best $100 they have ever spent on something health or fitness related and who is their hall pass. Sal throwing the rule book out the window and making his first Organifi “Christmas Blend” drink of the holiday season. (4:40) Justin lets loose and does karaoke + treehouse update. (9:05) Mind Pump Halloween Recap. (14:32) The big differences between Halloween as a kid compared to today. (18:50) New flavor alert! Holiday TBD Skinny Dipped flavor and the guys talk their addiction to the brand. (20:25) Probiotics and antibiotics create a killer combination: New study shows. (23:13) UFC 230 Recap: History being made once again. (29:05) Midterm Elections: Mind Pump recommends…Should voting be a right or privilege? (34:04) #Quah question #1 – What kind of effect does the time of day you work out have on the body? (40:33) #Quah question #2 – What is the last thing you once promoted on Mind Pump that you no longer believe in? (48:28) #Quah question #3 – What was the best $100 you have ever spent on something health or fitness related? (59:10) #Quah question #4 – Who is your hall pass and why? (1:10:35) People Mentioned: Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) Instagram Derrick Lewis (@thebeastufc) Instagram Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) Instagram Brock Lesnar (@brock.lesnar_) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Skinny Dipped **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Mind Pump Facebook – Leave a 5 Star Review and Win a Free T-Shirt!! Probiotics and antibiotics create a killer combination | MIT News Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral MAPS Fitness Products Nutrition Survival Guide - Mind Pump Sauna Report - FoundMyFitness Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding - Book by Arnold Schwarzenegger Sunlighten Saunas **Mention “Mind Pump” at checkout for Free Shipping**
895: Do Transgender Athletes have an Unfair Advantage?
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk with transgender athletes Chloie Jonsson & Bennett Kaspar regarding whether transgender athletes have an unfair advantage in sports. Chloie shares her story/the process of transitioning at the age of 15. (7:58) Is there a competitive advantage for an athlete that transitions? (11:15) Bennett openly shares misconceptions on being a trans person. (16:43) How male privilege is a real thing. (18:55) Have they noticed changes in their body/mind since transitioning? (23:34) What is considered legal when it comes to hormone levels? (26:25) The debate continues over if there is a competitive advantage for an athlete that transitions and the democratization of sports. (28:10) Does Title 9 have any implications in this debate? (40:00) Chloie emotionally shares her experience coming out to her teammates and the response from the CrossFit community. (46:00) Does she embrace being the voice for transgender athletes? (49:00) She talks about the lawsuit against CrossFit and the response from Greg Glassman. (50:00) Preaching acceptance no matter what you believe. (55:00) Does Bennett still have a relationship with his father since coming out as trans? (56:44) How Bennett’s mom rolls with the punches and he openly discusses his current relationship. (59:00) Difference between pans sexual and bi sexual? (1:00:30) Sports for Nerds: How the tides have changed when it comes to how politicians view gay marriage. (1:02:15) Do they feel like we are moving backwards? The white male privilege debate and respecting people as individuals. (1:06:00) Violence against the Transgender Community. (1:16:45) Are there debates among the LGBTQ Community? (1:18:34) Social intelligence and being Team Human. (1:22:08) Bennett shares how his thoughts changed since transitioning. (1:26:30) Has going through this made him more empathetic towards men? (1:28:35) When does the conversation come up about transitioning when dating? (1:33:15) Did they have any apprehensions coming on the podcast? (1:37:35) What other misconceptions do people have about the transgender community? (1:41:01) How the medical field has treated the trans community like test patients. (1:46:20) How much, out of pocket, have they paid for their hormone replacement drugs/surgery? (1:50:00) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Chloie Jönsson (@chlojonsson) Instagram Bennett Kaspar (@mx.kaspar) Instagram Chris Mosier (@thechrismosier) Instagram Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO) Twitter Links/Products Mentioned: Out Foundation November Promotion: MAPS White ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Transgender athlete Hannah Mouncey banned by AFLW now has sights on handball glory Transgender cyclist slams ‘bigots’ after winning world championship How India Embraces The ‘Third Gender’: Laxmi Narayan Tripathi at ‘Women in The World’ Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2018 Test your social intelligence Spoon theory
894: The Perfect Amount of Cardio for Muscle Growth, Getting Your Body to Build and Not Just Recover, Relieving Tight Hips & 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 how someone can get out of the breakdown/recovery trap, what powerlifters can do to relieve tight hips, if it is possible to out-eat cardio and can gain muscle and if obesity is a disease and not a lifestyle choice. What were the worst nicknames the guys have been called? (4:25) Adam’s worst bullying experience. How people’s actions reflect the opposite, mutual combat law & getting in fights. (6:00) Making smoothies healthy again, Butcher Box owned company: Smoothie Box. (20:07) How the consumer has become much more educated when it comes to supplements. Mind Pump speculates on the future of the industry, transparency in companies like Organifi, tips to be an excellent trainer & MORE. (25:25) #Quah question #1 - How can you get out of the breakdown/recovery trap? (42:33) #Quah question #2 – Tips for powerlifters to relieve tight hips? (53:57) #Quah question #3 - It is possible to out-eat cardio and can gain muscle? (1:00:56) #Quah question #4 - Thoughts on if obesity is a disease and not a lifestyle choice? (1:11:35) People Mentioned: Rich Gaspari (@richgaspari) Instagram Joe Donnelly (@joedonnellyfit) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Smoothie Box **Get $25 OFF your first box if you sign up today!** Organifi **20% off order** What is the status of mutual combat in the USA? Video: Seattle Cops Allow 'Mutual Combat' - News - POLICE Magazine Butcher Box **FREE Bacon,2 Ribeye, $10 Off + Free Shipping on Your First Order!** Mind Pump Episode 892: Rich Gaspari MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump TV - YouTube Improve Your Squat Mobility using Bulgarian Squats | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Free Resources
893: How to Increase Bench Press, Forgotten Bodybuilding Exercises that Work, Bodybuilding Style Weightlifting vs Calisthenics & MORE
APS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips to increase bench press strength, old school bodybuilding exercises that need to be brought back, calisthenics vs. bodybuilding style weight lifting and the deceptive marketing that some gyms use. Justin’s talents are finally paying off!! (5:40) You Can’t Use A Drone To Film Yourself Skiing But These Ex-Googlers Will Do It For You. (7:41) Find out the scam Adam and his friends used to do with handheld cameras as kids. (9:30) When there is blood on the street, there is money to be made. (13:08) Adam and Catrina are car shopping. (15:15) The end of the world is coming! 'The Blowjob Paper:' Scientists Processed 109 Hours of Oral Sex to Develop an AI that Sucks Dick. (16:54) Does Adam wear his Felix Gray’s because of the effect or because he likes wearing them? (19:35) Out of all the senses, which ones have the guys noticed are diminishing the most? (21:40) A model for the future of how we promote stars: Have an audience follow along. (23:18) Will new media become a strategy for company’s growth in the future? (26:50) How it has become very marketable to show you are charitable. The Thrive Market model. (31:45) Sports for Nerds! Politics. (34:18) Are the Warriors ruining the NBA? (36:06) Thrive Market now has “clean” wine!! (40:48) #Quah question #1 – Any tips to increase bench press strength? (44:25) #Quah question #2 – What are some old school bodybuilding exercises that need to be brought back? (55:38) #Quah question #3 – Thoughts on calisthenics vs. bodybuilding style weight lifting? (1:04:53) #Quah question #4 – How do you feel about the deceptive marketing that some gyms use? (1:13:31) People Mentioned: Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! Felix Gray **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order Plus free shipping on orders of $49 or more** You Can’t Use A Drone To Film Yourself Skiing But These Ex-Googlers Will Do It For You 'The Blowjob Paper:' Scientists Processed 109 Hours of Oral Sex to Develop an AI that Sucks Dick All or Nothing: The Michigan Wolverines Butcher Box Bench Press Properly With Ben Pollack (AVOID MISTAKES!!) | MIND PUMP Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Sissy Squat - The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros Mind Pump TV - YouTube How to Improve Weak and Stubborn Body Parts Mind Pump Free
892: Rich Gaspari
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin interview Rich Gaspari, bodybuilding legend and founder of Gaspari Nutrition, an innovator in the supplement industry. Rich built Gaspari Nutrition to a $100 million company, lost it and is now back at the helm. Hear this and other fascinating stories in this podcast. The evolution of fitness conventions. (5:34) Bringing conditioning to another level…Rich details his pursuit into bodybuilding. (6:55) Did he believe to get to the next level you had to take supplements? (13:23) What was the response from his level of conditioning? (18:17) Why did he decide to make a comeback after an injury? (19:51) From bodybuilding legend to founder of Gaspari Nutrition, how he became an innovator in the supplement industry. (24:28) At what point did he realize he was doing something great? (27:34) From the basement to $100 million dollar company. The grind in the beginning of Gaspari Nutrition. (32:08) How did he pick the growth hormones he sold in the beginning? (37:00) It’s all about the mouth feel…how he changed the game in the protein market. (43:39) What was the scaling process like as his company grew? (46:20) How did the change in marketing affecting his business? (47:30) From building Gaspari Nutrition to a $100 million dollar company, to filing for bankruptcy: How he gained the reins back to the company he built. (50:46) What does he think of the market now since getting control back? (56:47) His take on facade supplement companies. (1:00:45) Do any other brands impress him? (1:04:00) What emerging trends excite him? (1:06:35) How the most important sale is the 2nd sale. (1:12:10) What are his thoughts on Amazon entering the supplement market? (1:15:15) Does he feel like an uncaged lion since getting control of his company back? (1:19:24) What was the most memorable moment in his bodybuilding career? Business career? (1:23:15) What are his top physiques in bodybuilding? (1:26:55) Does he believe the drug culture is affecting the current crop of bodybuilders? (1:28:19) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Rich Gaspari (@richgaspari) Instagram Gaspari Nutrition Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official) Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: SR Hawaiian Classic Steroids Detected In Dietary Tablets - Washington Post Bodybuilding & Weight Loss Supplements Online - Legion Mind Pump Episode 855: Flex Wheeler
891: How to Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake, When to Use Box Squats Instead of Back Squats, the Best Natural Anxiety Remedies & 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 the best ways to combat anxiety naturally, box squats and when to do them instead of back squats, how to get clients to do mobility work while keeping the sessions entertaining and engaging and the best way to determine exactly how many calories you should be eating. Justin’s Booze Cruise Weekend. (5:22) The Sal and Jessica Show. (7:30) Sal silences his inner sceptic and visits anther church. (8:27) Throwback to your childhood. Sal shares his thoughts on Jonah Hill’s new film Mid 90s. (11:49) Adam’s hack to customize your Netflix profile for your likes. (12:37) Sal and Justin share their love for The Haunting of Hill House. (16:15) Is Adam the worst caretaker ever? The guys talk empathy for others, attentiveness and how the times have changed. (18:54) Ease your anxiety and sleep like a baby. Adam shares his newest elixir using Ned and Organifi. (26:18) Amazing Facts About the Endocannabinoid System – and Why We Should Tell the World About It. (29:20) Are Saunas the Next Big Performance-Enhancing “Drug”? (33:00) Muscle mass should be a new vital sign, research shows. (37:14) #Quah question #1 – What are the best ways to combat anxiety naturally? (41:46) #Quah question #2 – What is your opinion on box squats and when to do them instead of back squats? (54:34) #Quah question #3 – For new clients, how to get clients to do mobility work while keeping the sessions entertaining and engaging? (59:17) #Quah question #4 – What is the best way to determine exactly how many calories you should be eating? (1:03:14) People Mentioned: Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) Instagram/Twitter Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Leave Mind Pump a 5 Star Review and Win a Free T-Shirt! Ned **15% off first purchase** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** The Vesper Mid 90s The Haunting of Hill House | Netflix Official Site 8 Amazing Facts About the Endocannabinoid System – and Why We Should Tell the World About It Sunlighten Saunas **Mention “mindpump” at checkout for Free Shipping** Sauna Report - FoundMyFitness Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** Muscle mass should be a new vital sign, research shows Felix Gray **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** Brain.fm **20% off at checkout** MAPS Fitness Products
890: How to Sculpt Your Body for Maximum Visual Appeal- The Science of Aesthetics
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the science of aesthetics, what people are naturally drawn to physically and how to sculpt your body so that it is closer to that ideal. Does being sick make you look weaker? (1:22) Would you have listened to Mind Pump when you were 20? (4:18) “It Ain’t Easy Being Cheesy.” The caption contest and your audience knowing your brand. (5:03) Memes: The new political cartoon of our time. (6:53) Are their red flags Sal and Justin have seen with their kids and social media? Should adult individuals be held accountable for events in their youth? (10:40) What is MAPS Aesthetic? Who is it for? (16:15) The sculptor: How the program transformed Adam’s body. (20:55) Why volume/frequency play a HUGE role in your body transformation. (24:05) What Makes Someone Look Aesthetic? (27:30) The Science of Aesthetics. (30:05) The greatest lessons learned from training their weaker body parts: The importance of Focus Sessions. (33:00) The Anabolic Bell Curve: The Science behind How you Build Muscle. (37:05) How healing and adapting are COMPLETELY different. (38:50) The trend bodybuilders used to improve their physique. (42:20) MAPS Aesthetic: The PERFECT for your prep. (44:10) The secret sauce behind MAPS programming, how they create their programs and what you need to start MAPS Aesthetic TODAY. (46:00) People Mentioned: Adam Schafer (@mindpumpadam) Instagram Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** The Incredibles (2004) The effect of training volume and intensity on improvements in muscular strength and size in resistance-trained men
889: Misunderstood Exercises, Low Calorie Foods Contribution to Binge Eating, When Kids Shouldn't Lift Weights & 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 exercises and movements that have misrepresented intentions, if foods marketed as low calorie are contributing to normalizing binge eating behaviors, how young is too young to lift weights and if masterminds are the real deal or BS. Who is the culprit leaving their underwear around the studio while using the Joovv light? (4:15) Guys review the new products from Organifi: Pure and Pumpkin Spice! (8:29) Not exercising worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease, a study reveals. (12:02) How many more categories can they create with the Guinness Book of World Records??!! (22:56) Jack Lalanne: Fitness Pioneer. (24:40) The Trade War Continues: Ford Prepares for Mass Layoffs After Losing $1 Billion to Trump's Trade Tariffs, Report Says. (29:50) Stranded at Mexico’s Southern Border, Migrants Consider Their Options. (34:20) #Quah question #1 – What other exercises and movements that have misrepresented intentions? (36:41) #Quah question #2 – Do you think foods marketed as low calorie are contributing to normalizing binge eating behaviors? (47:09) #Quah question #3 - How young is too young to lift weights? (59:53) #Quah question #4 - Are masterminds are the real deal or BS? (1:07:15) People Mentioned: Ryan Michler/ Order Of Man (@orderofman) Instagram Tristyn Lee | FOOTBALLER (@tristynleeofficial) Instagram Bhrett McCabe, Ph.D. (@drbhrettmccabe) Instagram Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Joovv **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off at checkout** Not exercising worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease, study reveals Guinness World Records 2019: What you can find in the new records annual Jack Lalanne pulls 70 boats on 70th birthday - YouTube Ford Prepares for Mass Layoffs After Losing $1 Billion to Trump's Trade Tariffs, Report Says Stranded at Mexico’s Southern Border, Migrants Consider Their Options Strengthen Your Core with the Renegade Row - YouTube How to do a PROPER Plank - YouTube Mind Pump Episode 506: Dr. Bhrett McCabe Mind Pump Libarry - as Adam Would Say – Facebook Group Mind Pump Free Resources