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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1028: Best Rep Tempo to Build Muscle, How to Train When Sleep Deprived, Staying Lean When Transitioning to Intuitive Eating & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about explosive reps vs. slower tempo reps for hypertrophy, staying lean when transitioning from counting macros to intuitive eating, how to adjust training and nutrition when sleep deprived and the most challenging thing they face when trying to achieve balance in their lives. The strategy to ‘ween’ yourself off caffeine. (3:58) How Skinny Dipped almonds are so ADDICTING! (9:30) Mind Pump gearing up for the Vuori flagship event May 10th. (11:20) Sunscreen chemicals enter the bloodstream at potentially unsafe levels: Study. (14:16) The newest trending sex act, ‘figging’. Why do humans make everything weird? (19:28) Mind Pump clarifies their take on kratom. (22:43) Denver is voting to become the first city to decriminalize hallucinogenic mushrooms. (25:28) How Justin’s kid is the ‘star’ of the party + that age when the other sex first notices you. (31:48) The XFL is returning in 2020. Why the higher the stakes, the more viable the sport. (35:06) New ‘Wellness’ Division coming to IFBB Pro League. (40:17) #Quah question #1 – Are more explosive reps or slower tempo reps better for hypertrophy? (46:07) #Quah question #2 – What would you recommend for someone who has relied on counting macros for a long time to transition to intuitive eating while maintaining a lean physique? (53:54) #Quah question #3 – We just had a baby and getting adequate sleep at night is next to impossible. If you had to wake up every 2-3 hours and had to run on 6 or fewer hours of sleep at night, how would your training and nutrition change? (1:00:45) #Quah question #4 – What balance in your life is most challenging to achieve? (1:05:43) People Mentioned Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Skinny Dipped for the special offer for Mind Pump Listeners! Visit Vuori for the special offer for Mind Pump Listeners! Mind Pump Live Sunscreen Chemicals Enter Bloodstream at Potentially Unsafe Levels: Study Hawaii is banning sunscreens that kill coral reefs An Intro to Figging—The Kink Where You Put Ginger in Your Butt Denver is voting to become the first city to decriminalize hallucinogenic mushrooms Vince McMahon announces XFL's return New Wellness Division Coming to IFBB Pro League Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1027: 3 Steps to Speed Up Your Metabolism
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go into detail how to speed up your metabolism in three steps How people simply aren’t AWARE what they are doing to their own bodies. (2:45) What is metabolism in the context of fitness? (9:09) Are you taking in fewer calories than you are burning? (13:08) How to make fat loss easier and permanent! (14:50) Why you MUST give your body a REASON to have a faster metabolism. (18:35) Step 1: The best way to lift weights PROPERLY, to INCREASE your metabolism. (22:00) Step 2: Sending the RIGHT signals to FUEL your body properly. (27:47) Step 3: Getting proper sleep. (41:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How To Calculate Your Macros For Rapid Weight Loss - Mind Pump Why Fat Loss Stalls (And What To Do) - Mind Pump How To Boost Your Metabolism The Right Way! (FAT LOSS!)| Mind Pump TV Mind Pump 843: The Best Creatine, The Most Accurate Way To Measure BMR, Spartan Training & MORE When Exercising Less and Eating More Burns More Fat and Builds More Muscle MAPS Fitness Anabolic – Mind Pump Three Things You Can Add Into Your Daily Routine To Help With Weight Loss Natural Himalayan Salt Lamp. Hand Carved With Elegant Wood Base (Single Lamp) Mind Pump Free
1026: Bison Squat Bar Review, the Truth About the Food Pyramid (My Plate), Celebrity Transformations & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips and tricks to help reduce marijuana use, the bison squat bar, the good, bad and ugly of the United States' Food Pyramid (now My Plate), and their thoughts on celebrity transformations. Why people are interested in new information + how Seed stands out from the rest. (6:01) There is another new addition to the Di Stefano Household. Why you just can’t have ONE guinea pig. (10:27) How Santa Cruz has become the hub for ‘furries’. (12:30) New media starting to ‘cross pollinate’ into popular TV shows. (14:26) Adidas shares hit record high after profits beat expectations: The power of having a big star ‘rep’ your brand. (18:49) Are Trump's tariff ‘Tweets’ doing the markets a big favor or not? (21:20) Why everything PornHub touches erects to the stars. (25:40) The link to social media platforms and phone companies. (26:50) Adam gets a speeding ticket + reminiscing on old photos. (30:15) The maximum benefits of switching up your sets and rep ranges. (33:35) Justin getting a little ‘too involved’ in his coaching duties. (36:18) Drinking just one energy drink is enough to cause heart problems, study warns. Will the Government start to regulate this market to kids? (43:26) #Quah question #1 – What are some tips or tricks to help reduce the amount of weed I’m smoking? (48:34) #Quah question #2 – What are the uses for the bison squat bar? (1:01:29) #Quah question #3 – What do you think of the USA Food Pyramid? What’s good about it and wrong about it? (1:09:19) #Quah question #4 – What do you guys think about celebrity transformations? Inspiring or dangerous? (1:20:18) People Mentioned Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) Instagram Tim Ferriss (@timferriss) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Ned for the special offer for Mind Pump Listeners! Mind Pump 1022: Raja Dhir- The Truth About Probiotics Billions on Showtime Adidas shares hit record high after profits beat expectations Trump's Tariff Tweets Do the Markets a Big Favor - Bloomberg Trump: The Art of the Deal – Book by Donald Trump and Tony Schwartz Economy added 263,000 jobs in April, unemployment falls to lowest level since 1969 Tumblr’s long, strange tumble from the top Facebook Bans Alex Jones, Louis Farrakhan And Other 'Dangerous' Individuals Consumption of caffeinated energy drinks rises in the United States Mind Pump Free Resources
1025: Mike Cessario - Disrupting the Bottled Water Industry with Liquid Death
In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Mike Cessario, co-founder and CEO of Liquid Death, a water brand disrupting the bottled water market. Liquid Death is a new Mind Pump partner so please go out and support at liquiddeath.com! Inventing the viral video: How brands use marketing to get attention, being authentic & MORE. (3:34) Why fun can be healthy. (9:42) Disrupting the industry and saving the planet at the same time. (17:35) How long have they been in business, what kind of traction are they seeing and what was their strategy in the beginning? (21:37) What are the biggest hurdles he sees that they will have to overcome? (32:12) Not just a marketing gimmick: Getting the masses to purchase their product. (34:41) Wanting to operate with the ‘small brand’ mentality. (37:40) What interests him the most among the various platforms? (43:55) ‘Death to plastic’ and why recycling CAN be cool. (46:10) What are some paradigm shattering moments that he has experienced? (52:07) The new world of marketing. (55:09) What are the next moves for the brand? (1:01:53) Why at the end of the day it’s all about honesty and authenticity. (1:05:38) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Liquid Death Mountain Water (@liquiddeath) Instagram Website YouTube Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Casey Neistat (@caseyneistat) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Liquid Death - Banned Super Bowl Commercial GILLETTE DEFENDS IMAGE OF PLUS-SIZE MODEL AFTER ACCUSATIONS OF PROMOTING OBESITY Joel "Hulu has live sports" Embiid • Hulu • Commercial - YouTube Save The Bros - YouTube There Will be More Plastic in the Oceans Than Fish by 2050 – Here’s How You Can Help! Science Inc. Mahomes adds endorsements with Hy-Vee, bottled water company Broken Record with Malcolm Gladwell, Rick Rubin The dark secrets of Whopper Sacrifice - CNET EXPLOITED BY BURGER KING. Dollar Shave Club | Shave and Grooming Made Simple Unilever Buys Dollar Shave Club for $1 Billion | Fortune
1024: Les Mills Review, How to Fix Hormone Imbalances Naturally, the Ideal Body Fat Percentage for Men & Women & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about natural ways to fix a hormone imbalance in females, thoughts on Les Mills classes such as Grit, Bodypump, etc., the ideal body fat percentage for men and women and how The Rock can keep up his physique and yet work so hard and sleep so little. The guys recap their trip back from the Oakland Hills: Organifi Pure, MacGyver allergy masks & MORE. (4:10) Will the guys invest in a Mind Pump house? (12:08) How will the business of Mind Pump evolve in this new voice-controlled world? (15:40) CBD now in Oreos??!! What’s next?! (18:36) The explosion of the opioid epidemic: How the medical system is to blame. (22:03) Wild shrimp test positive for cocaine and other drugs, pesticides in a new study. (38:18) The value of strength training and the crisis of meaning. (40:10) Why Justin is excited for John Wick 3 and why the guys are completely SOLD on Disney. (44:25) #Quah question #1 – What are some natural ways to fix hormone imbalances in females? And how can I convince my girlfriend to go along with the fixes? (48:52) #Quah question #2 – We know your thoughts on CrossFit. What are your thoughts on Les Mills classes such as Grit, Bodypump, etc.? (56:05) #Quah question #3 – What is the ideal body fat percentage for men and women? (1:05:38) #Quah question #4 – How do you think someone like The Rock can keep up his physique, yet work so hard and sleep so little? (1:11:28) People Mentioned Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Dwayne Johnson (@therock) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the special offer for Mind Pump Listeners! Code “mindpump” at checkout. Visit PRx Performance for the special offer for Mind Pump Listeners. Code “mindpump” at checkout. Spotify tests new voice-controlled advertisements that launch podcasts or playlists Report: Oreo-maker Mondelez considers adding CBD-infused products Cannabis and the brain Opioid Executive John Kapoor Found Guilty In Landmark Bribery Case Mind Bullets - Be Made of Something Different (Motivational) Wild shrimp test positive for cocaine and other drugs, pesticides in new study Muscular strength in male adolescents and premature death: cohort study of one million participants John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Trailer FDA Approves First Drug to Boost Women’s Sex Drive Mind Pump Free
1023: The Best Exercises to Build Biceps, How Binging Affects Metabolism, Why Most People Shouldn't Run & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training biceps, how running can be done efficiently and effectively, how a prolonged caloric deficit followed by binging affects metabolism, and a typical day of eating for the Mind Pump Crew. Best pick-up lines, multiple personalities and the ego we create. (4:15) Mind Pump’s newest sponsor Kettle & Fire. (9:50) Butcher Box, farm raised vs. wild caught fish & MORE. (14:06) The best time of day for increased stamina based on your circadian rhythm. (20:00) The benefits of having your kids in sports for overall development. (22:32) Coming to terms with adversity, learning to reframe your negative self-talk, the law of attraction & MORE. (29:30) #Quah question #1 – I have fallen in love with resistance training, but the one muscle I find boring is training biceps. It seems like there only a few exercises that I can do. (41:42) #Quah question #2 – You guys rag a lot on running. Do you think running can be done efficiently and effectively? If so, how would you go about doing this? (53:07) #Quah question #3 – If someone has been in a prolonged caloric deficit and then starts binging, how would that affect their metabolism? (1:02:39) #Quah question #4 – Describe a typical day of eating? Not a perfect day, but a typical day from breakfast to your last meal. (1:08:48) People Mentioned Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Hal Elrod (@hal_elrod) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS HIIT ½ off!! **Code “HIIT50” at checkout** Visit Kettle & Fire for the special offers for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Amazon.com: Watch Split | Prime Video Mind Pump Ep. 1002: Jim Kwik’s 10 Keys To Getting More Out Of Your Brain Visit Organifi for the special offer for Mind Pump Listeners! Code “mindpump” at checkout. The Circadian Code: Lose Weight, Supercharge Your Energy and Sleep Well Every Night - Book by Satchin Panda Mind Pump Ep. 1007: Hal Elrod On Cheating Death & Creating The Miracle Morning Mind Pump TV - Build Your Biceps with Angles Positions of Flexion and the Rep-Range-Overlap Technique Eat Stop Eat: Intermittent Fasting for Health and Weight Loss – Book by Brad Pilon Visit Smoothie Box for the special offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Free Resources
1022: Raja Dhir- The Truth About Probiotics
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Raja Dhir, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed. His background and how he got into the field. (3:07) How science is more objective than any other discipline. (6:15) Meshing translational science with traditional science. (9:35) The state of affairs with consumer health today: Breaking the myths in the current space. (14:30) What got him excited about getting into the field of the microbiome? (20:45) Understanding the field of microbiome science. (30:11) How EVERYTHING affects the microbiome and why human intervention is a two-way street. (36:21) How we can potentially reverse food allergies. (47:09) Understanding the vaginal microbiome and the groundbreaking science in the field. (50:27) Are there things you can do to strengthen your gut lining permeability? (58:08) The importance of being critical when it comes to scientific research. (1:06:30) Can you inherit the microbiota of people you live in close quarters with? (1:09:27) The common myths surrounding probiotics. (1:14:37) The critical work SeedLabs is currently doing. (1:27:05) The microbiome connection to sports performance. The fine line between hard work and overtraining. (1:31:44) The fascinating story of his dogs and their link to the woolly mammoth. (1:36:15) Why they believe in taking a hard science approach + their next big ventures. (1:54:00) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Seed (@seed) Instagram Raja (@wildraja) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned seed.com/mindpump **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Cholesterol-lowering drugs reduce brown adipose tissue Amyloid-β peptide protects against microbial infection in mouse and worm models of Alzheimer’s disease Harvard researchers unveil new Alzheimer's theory Altering mix of gut microbes prevents obesity, but diet remains key factor Human Microbiome Project Why Gene Editing Is the Next Food Revolution HOW WHAT YOU DO AS A NEW MOM IMPACTS YOUR BABY’S MICROBIOME FOR *LIFE* Close social relationships correlate with human gut microbiota composition Probiotics: Reiterating What They Are and What They Are Not Healthy Gut, Healthy You: The Personalized Plan to Transform Your Gut from the Inside Out – Book by Dr. Michael Ruscio SeedLabs SeedLabs is testing probiotics designed for honeybees - Fast Company De-Extinction of the Woolly Mammoth: U.S. and Korea in Race to Clone Extinct Beast
1021: How to Regulate Hunger, Hammer Strength vs. Free Weights for Building Muscle, Exercises to Improve Muscle Definition & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about great exercises to get arm definition, Hammer Strength machines versus free weights, how to get to a place where hunger is regulated, and career paths that are in demand that include health, nutrition and fitness. Mind Pump’s newest sponsor disrupting the space, Liquid Death Mountain Spring Water. (3:17) Mind Pump back from vacation: Spectacular views, traveling with kids, detaching from city life & MORE. (8:30) Family dynamics, raising kids with animals & MORE. (25:50) The Avengers SMASHES box office records! (34:33) JJ Abrams brand, the lure of Disneyland and the secrets underground. (38:30) VR, the future of health/wellness & MORE. (43:24) #Quah question #1 – What is a great exercise to get arm definition? (48:12) #Quah question #2 - Hammer Strength machines versus free weights? (53:47) #Quah question #3 – For someone who has perpetually yo-yoed and is always hungry, how do you get to a place where their hunger is regulated? (1:01:34) #Quah question #4 – In your opinion, what career paths are in demand that include health, nutrition, and fitness? (1:11:29) People Mentioned Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Liquid Death Mountain Water (@liquiddeath) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! Code “SPLIT50” at checkout Liquid Death - Banned Super Bowl Commercial "Avengers: Endgame" Has Shattered All Box Office Records In Its Debut Disneyland Secrets | Hidden Tips and Secrets for Disney Guests Exclusive: J.J. Abrams on Star Wars, Apple, and building Bad Robot into a Hollywood force Amazon.com: Watch Wall-E | Prime Video EcoPower Fitness How To Calculate Your Macros For Rapid Weight Loss Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Mind Pump Free Resources
1020: Dandapani on the Power of Focus
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Dandapani, a Hindu priest, speaker on self development and entrepreneur. The practice of ‘Unwavering Focus’. (2:54) How can you practice concentration? (8:43) Why learning doesn’t make your wiser if you’re not implementing what you learn. (10:02) Where awareness goes, energy flows. (14:51) What is the difference between knowledge and wisdom? (19:19) The concept of learning to lean on your own spine. (23:24) What was the driving force behind him joining the monastery? The importance of the student/teacher relationship. (27:32) What does a typical day look like at the monastery? (37:27) Why your whole day is a preparation for success. (40:12) What are the steps to mastering focus? (43:56) Problems are not problems; they are subconscious patterns that need to be adjusted. (46:36) What are the results you want, how to stay concentrated to manifest it in the mind to create physically. (48:23) Understanding your purpose in life and ‘making the case’. (53:08) The benefits of learning how to concentrate and knowing your priorities in life. (59:28) Did he experience any culture shock once leaving the monastery? (1:03:15) What are the biggest challenges he faces today? (1:09:13) The meaning behind the 3 lines on his forehead. (1:10:30) How does he define enlightenment? (1:12:54) Featured Guest Dandapani (@dandapanillc) Instagram/Twitter Website Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS P.E.D. $60 off until Sunday, April 28th at midnight **Code “PED60” at checkout** April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! Code “SPLIT50” at checkout Unwavering Focus | Dandapani | TEDxReno - YouTube Mind Pump 1002: Jim Kwik’s 10 Keys To Getting More Out Of Your Brain Kliff Kingsbury Will Give Players "Cell Phone Breaks" In Meetings Halo effect - Wikipedia
1019: Using Barbell Complexes for Building Muscle & Burning Fat, How to Fix an Imbalance Between the Right & Left Side of Body, Staying Disciplined & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using barbell complexes for building muscle AND burning fat at the same time, how to fix a chest imbalance, tools to stay disciplined when the motivation/excitement has run out, and the best investment opportunities right now and for the future. Tobacco company Philip Morris starts life insurance firm that offers discounts to smokers who quit + why Health IQ is superior if you are health driven. (4:09) Adam witnesses the GREATEST Game 7 in NHL history: How momentum is a REAL thing. (10:15) How Justin is using Organifi ‘Immunity’ to prevent a potential viral infection. (20:15) Sal and Justin taking their families to the Grand Canyon. (22:18) Adam and Catrina getaway with friends. (28:32) The outpouring of amazing baby gifts Adam has received from fans and sponsors. (31:30) Mind Pump back on the road!! Limited tickets are available at Vuori flagship in Encinitas, CA. (33:09) Mind Pump recommends The Creative Brain on Netflix. (33:49) 'Fat Sex Therapist' compares fitness trainers to Nazis, children's dieting to sexual assault. (38:16) The importance of using machines vs. free weights, if you are training high volume and feel you are at the brink of overtraining. (43:18) #Quah question #1 - Are barbell complexes suitable for building muscle and burning fat at the same time as claimed by some? (46:04) #Quah question #2 - How do you fix a chest imbalance? Should you switch to dumbbells and go heavier on the bad side? Or could this be from a shoulder issue or something not related to the chest muscle? (53:18) #Quah question #3 – What tools do each of you have to stay disciplined when the motivation or excitement has run out to stay on track with your nutrition or go to the gym? (59:03) #Quah question #4 – What are some of the best investment opportunities right now and for the future? (1:06:44) People Mentioned John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) Twitter Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS P.E.D. $60 off until Sunday, April 28th at midnight **Code “PED60” at checkout** April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! Code “SPLIT50” at checkout Mind Pump Live Health IQ Organifi Tobacco company Philip Morris starts life insurance firm that offers discounts to smokers who quit Jury Awards $80 Million In Damages In Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Trial Mind Pump 955: John Brenkus- 6x Emmy-Award Winning Creator, Host, & Producer Of Sport Science Morphic Resonance: The Nature of Formative Causation – Book by Rupert Sheldrake Rapid origin for the Grand Canyon - Graham Hancock The Creative Brain | Netflix 'Fat Sex Therapist' compares fitness trainers to Nazis, children's dieting to sexual assault The Glenn Beck Program | Hour 2 | 4/24/19 MAPS Fitness Prime | Muscle Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Free Resources
1018: Using Wendler's 5:3:1 to Ramp Up to Working Weight, the Proper Way to Bulk, the Pros & Cons of Going Barefoot & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about warming up and working up to working weight, the pros and cons of going barefoot, the surplus/deficit protocol for bulking and the four most famous people they would want on the podcast. Are film ratings more accurate today?? (4:59) Four Sigmatic had Adam at chocolate. His new favorite item from their product line. (7:24) The Rolex of blue-blocking glasses: Felix Gray having a special sale! The important role sleep plays in fat loss. (9:48) Nostalgia at its finest: Yes, there is still one Blockbuster left! (16:34) Is Luminary, the latest "Netflix for podcasts," worth it? (19:18) MMA fighter Joyce Vieira beats up man accused of sexual harassment during beach photoshoot. (32:21) Dr. Integrity is at it again…The dangers of health/fitness professionals promoting the wrong things for clicks and self-promotion. (36:52) Larry Wheels latest extreme strength feat. (41:45) Harvard professor predicts half of U.S. colleges will soon be bankrupt. Will the model change during our lifetime? (46:10) #Quah question #1 – When warming up and working up to your working weight, do you go by percentages or just intuitively? My buddy is doing Wendler’s 5:3:1 and working off straight percentages. Is that ideal for getting the maximum effect at higher weights without burning yourself out on the way up? (50:31) #Quah question #2 – What are the pros and cons of going barefoot? What are your opinions on barefoot shoes for everyday wear? (1:00:03) #Quah question #3 – I hear you guys talk about bulking and recommending doing 3-4 weeks in a caloric surplus, followed by a week or so in a caloric deficit. Could you explain why you recommend this strategy and how to implement it? (1:09:35) #Quah question #4 – What are the four most famous people you guys would want to have on the podcast? (1:16:23) People Mentioned Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Ben Shapiro (@officialbenshapiro) Instagram Steven Crowder (@louderwithcrowder) Instagram Dr. Jacob Wilson (@themusclephd) Instagram Jim Stoppani, PhD (@jimstoppani) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Larry (@larrywheels) Instagram Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn) Instagram Bradly Castleberry (@bradcastleberry) Instagram Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Dwayne Johnson (@therock) Instagram Will Smith (@willsmith) Instagram Bill Burr (@wilfredburr) Instagram David Chappelle (@DaveChappelle) | Twitter Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) · Twitter Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS P.E.D. $60 off until Sunday, April 28th at midnight **Code “PED60” at checkout** April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! Code “SPLIT50” at checkout Mind Pump Live Events Four Sigmatic Felix Gray Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock with Colored Sunrise Simulation and Sunset Fading Night Light, White (HF3520) There's only one Blockbuster left on the planet - CNN - CNN.com Luminary has launched. Is the latest “Netflix for podcasts” worth it? MMA fighter Joyce Vieira beats up man accused of sexual harassment during beach photoshoot To Carb or Not To Carb? Larry Wheels benching 245LBS x3 EACH HAND! Harvard professor predicts half of U.S. colleges will soon be bankrupt Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen - Book by Christopher McDougall Mind Pump Free Resources
1017: Max Schmarzo- Strong by Science
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Max Schmarzo of Strong by Science. Mind Pump recommends The Jordan Harbinger Show with Mike Posner. (2:43) Nothing will check your ego harder than hearing yourself talk for the first time. How everyone starts somewhere. (4:54) The losing battle of the scarcity mindset. (7:11) The two schools of thought when it comes to force production. (16:21) The aesthetics of movement: The concept of motor unit synchronization. (22:05) How it’s not the sport that matters, it’s the movement that matters. (26:16) Does Lebron James really perform poor squats?? How general fitness is not the same as athletic fitness. (31:59) The power of big data is in the granularity. (35:35) How it’s about making things applicable. (43:30) Why ideas are stupid, actions are awesome. (47:25) The importance of data to cater to your athletes. (50:07) The concept of percentage of drop off. (53:01) What are some effective ways to maximize/improve your length-tension relationship? (1:06:25) Breaking the myths behind isometric training. (1:17:57) What protocol does he recommend for a given athlete to improve their glute development? (1:23:21) The act of being ‘engaged’ when you perform an athletic movement. (1:27:07) The role of the CNS to your performance and overall wellness. How your coach acts as your ‘check engine light’. (1:29:45) The science behind why our body crumbles from too much excess high intensity training. (1:41:04) Why there is no such thing as biohacking. (1:47:25) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) • Instagram Podcast Website Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Matt Van Dyke (@vandykestrength) Instagram Chase Phelps MS, RSCC (@_chasephelps) Instagram John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) Twitter Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS P.E.D. $60 off until Sunday, April 28th at midnight **Code “PED60” at checkout** April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! Code “SPLIT50” at checkout The Jordan Harbinger Show Ep 168: Mike Posner | 31 Minutes to the Other Side of Fame Force is King - Strong BY Science How does the length-tension relationship affect hypertrophy? - Medium Resilience Code: Home The Weird Power of the Placebo Effect, Explained G-Flight - Strong BY Science Exsurgo Strategic Resource Use for Learning: A Self-Administered Intervention That Guides Self-Reflection on Effective Resource Use Enhances Academic Performance Neuromechanical coupling in the regulation of muscle tone and joint stiffness. Applied Principles of Optimal Power Development - Strong BY Science Intro to the Glute Layering Model - Van Dyke Strength StrongbyScience Podcast | Chase Phelps, Stanford | Ep. 1 Mind Pump 955: John Brenkus- 6x Emmy-Award Winning Creator, Host, & Producer Of Sport Science Adaptive capacity - Wikipedia Mitochondrial reactive oxygen species enable proinflammatory signaling through disulfide linkage of NEMO Mitochondria as source of reactive oxygen species under oxidative stress. Study with novel mitochondria-targeted antioxidants--the "Skulachev-ion" derivatives. Mind Pump Free Resources
1016: How to Get Back on Track After Eating Crap, Adjusting Training Intensity When Sleep Deprived, Advice When Starting a Gym & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about rebounding after a day of eating like crap, adjusting training intensity to balance lack of sleep, frequently asked questions that have become annoying over time, and the most important pieces of advice for someone who is about to open up their own gym. How TV shows of the past didn’t portray the future very well. (5:37) Recap of Mind Pump & Mimosas event. (9:40) Come see the guys LIVE May 10th at Vuori flagship store in Encinitas, CA. (14:40) Mind Pump Easter recap: Skinny Dipped almonds, spending time with family and defining what worship is. (16:40) Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Unicorn Plan’. (27:13) How upcoming tech IPOs could affect the Bay Area housing market. (29:43) The yodeler who sued Yahoo. (31:45) Game Boy turns 30. (36:49) Sports talk: San Jose Sharks force game 7 in the NHL Playoffs + the economic impact of a team winning a championship. (40:01) #Quah question #1 – How do you rebound after a day of eating like crap? (44:08) #Quah question #2 – If your life makes it incredibly difficult to get adequate sleep for recovery, do you recommend lowering training intensity to balance that out? (57:19) #Quah question #3 – What is the question you guys get the most that has become annoying because you answer it all the time? (1:06:57) #Quah question #4 – What is the most important piece of advice you would give someone who is about to open up their own gym? (1:14:56) People Mentioned Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! Code “SPLIT50” at checkout Vuori Clothing Skinny Dipped Mind Pump Live Special Promotion: MAPS P.E.D. $60 off until Sunday, April 28th at midnight **Code “PED60” at checkout** Beyond 2000 (TV Series 1985–1999) - IMDb Airfield Supply Co. Elizabeth Warren releases sweeping student debt cancellation and free college plan How New Tech IPOs Could Cause SF Bay Area Real Estate Prices To Fall Further The yodeler who sued Yahoo - The Hustle Yodeler Tells Yahoo: I'll Sue You-Hooo! Nintendo's Game Boy is 30 years old! Which one is your favorite? What's the economic impact of the Super Bowl on team cities? Felix Gray Ambient Salt Lamp Authentic Himalayan Salt Lamp 7-9" 7-9 lbs Hand Crafted Natural Crystal Salt Rock with UL Listed and Certified Dimmer Switch Mind Pump 30 Days of Coaching Red Dot Fitness Mind Pump Free Resources
BONUS: Introducing MAPS P.E.D.
In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin go into detail about the newest MAPS program... P.E.D. This is by far the most advanced of all the MAPS programs and they go into detail why it was created, who it is for and how the program is set up. Fitness influencers’ photoshopping their photos, what’s next??!! How no one likes to be bamboozled + the rhyme and reason behind the MAPS method. (1:42) Why P.E.D. was created? (8:35) How programming has become a lost art in the world of bodybuilding. (13:20) The benefits of running this type of program in comparison to a typical body part split? (18:05) The importance of phasing your workouts + how the program is set up. (28:53) Who is this program for? (31:24) The ‘Two Levels’ of lifter + the addition of ‘Deload Movements’. (36:45) Cardio free programming! (41:29) The meaning behind the name + breaking down the different phases. (43:18) People Mentioned Frank Zane (@officialfrankzane) Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) Twitter Serge Nubret Franco Columbu Official (@francocolumbu) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned SPECIAL PROMOTION: MAPS P.E.D. $60 off through April 27th, 2019 at midnight **Code “PED60” at checkout** April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! Code “SPLIT50” at checkout Mechanical overload and skeletal muscle fiber hyperplasia: a meta-analysis
1015: Mike McCastle- Four-Time World Record Holder & Acclaimed Performance Coach
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Mike McCastle, a four-time world record holder who performs amazing feats of strength and performance. In 2015 he shattered the Guinness World Record for 'Most Pull-ups in 24 hours' by completing 5,804 pull-ups, all while wearing a 30 pound pack! Mike is the founder of the Twelve Labors Project, a charitable initiative driven by a purposeful mission to push the limits of human potential in hopes of inspiring others to explore their own capacity for greatness. What exactly does he do right now for business? (3:00) How does he cue the general population to do an exercise? The importance of maximizing their value. (7:26) Has tension training played an important role in the feats he has done? (11:01) Why with most methods, he does them on himself first. (12:55) You either use it or lose it: The benefits of end-range training. (15:57) The early mistakes he made as a trainer. Why soreness doesn’t equal progress. (17:52) His ‘Train often, test seldom’ mentality. (19:18) The extraordinary feats of strength and performance he has performed, finding meaning in your suffering & MORE. (21:03) Where did he develop his ‘unbreakable’ mentality? (32:31) How part of being strong is being authentic with yourself and knowing your abilities. (35:22) The defining moment in his life where he made a conscious decision to quit. (37:10) The ‘Twelve Labors Project’: How sometimes the most unreasonable decision matters the most. (39:45) How pain is a tool, not the focus. (47:33) The ‘labors’ he has completed explained. (50:04) What does the internal conversation look like when he experiences a ‘bump in the road’? (1:00:30) Why true excellence is not attainable, it’s about the pursuit. (1:04:56) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mike McCastle (@mikemccastle) Instagram/Twitter YouTube Twelve Labors Project David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram Sanjay Rawal (@mrsanjayr) Instagram Zach Bitter (@zachbitter) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: MAPS Split ½ off!! Code “SPLIT50” at checkout Mind Pump Live Q&A StrongFirst: The School of Strength The Naked Warrior - Book by Pavel Tsatsouline Mind Pump 992: Sanjay Rawal Mind Pump Free Resources