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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955: John Brenkus- 6x Emmy-Award Winning Creator, Host, & Producer of Sport Science
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with John Brenkus, an award winning producer, director, and television personality. John talks about his ‘robotic’ knee surgery. (3:14) How did he get tagged ‘The Sports Science Guy’? His background and the origin story of the show. (7:15) Were there any preconceived notions he had on these athletes before they were on the show? (12:46) Does he think NFL teams have started recruiting differently because of the show? (15:45) Did he have an athlete on the show that stood out above the rest? (18:34) What is the worst injury he has sustained on the show? (20:28) Are the athletes pumped to get these HIGH numbers on the show? (24:22) What if LeBron James played tight end in football? + The greatest athlete of all time based on his metrics. (26:20) What is it that separates these great athletes from everyone else? (32:23) Can you improve your skills or are you born with them? The theory of ‘Morphic Resonance’. (35:32) Should boys and girls be competing together? The humbling notion of getting ‘weeded out’. (38:27) How does he feel about children’s sports today? The participation medal era. (51:28) What does the conversation look like with his daughter on this very topic? (53:36) How there is no shame getting ‘chicked’. (57:05) What is his opinion on ‘CTE’ and what strategies should the NFL implement? (59:40) How a gun is NOT the most dangerous thing in your house. (1:03:35) What things does he have in the works? (1:05:20) Does he feel the attributes in top athletes are the same we would find in the top business performers? (1:07:05) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: John Brenkus (@johnbrenkus_) · Twitter Website THE BRINK OF MIDNIGHT PODCAST Jerry Rice (@JerryRice) Twitter LeBron James (@kingjames) Instagram Ray Lewis (@raylewis) Twitter Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Why Girls And Boys Should Compete With Each Other In Sports | John Brenkus | TEDxUniversityofNevada The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology - Book by Ray Kurzweil Mako | Stryker Sport Science | ESPN Animal Logic: Home Fight Science - National Geographic Sports Science with Ndamukong Suh Sports Science: Vernon Davis Nutty Buddy on Sport Science Sports Science: Brandon Jacobs Ray of Hope Foundation Greatest Athlete Of All Time - sportsnation Topics - ESPN - ESPN.com You Don't Know Bo - ESPN Films: 30 for 30 - ESPN.com Morphic Resonance: The Nature of Formative Causation – Book by Rupert Sheldrake The Weird Power of the Placebo Effect, Explained Mind Pump Episode 951: How to Fix Squat Imbalances, MAPS Programming Revealed, Greatest Mentors & MORE Soul and Science Mind Pump Free Resources
954: The Best Muscle Building Lunge Variations, the Value of Perfecting Lifts, the Life Benefits of Playing Sports & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between variations of a lunge such as back step, walking or side lunges, the amount of time that should be spent practicing key movements before ramping up the weight, the value of taking sides and "polarizing your content" as an "influencer," and the life lessons playing sports can provide that you may not be able to get anywhere else. Adam gives Sal a compliment! That Vuori Clothing on point! (4:03) Mind Pump Recommends FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened | Netflix. (7:27) Everyone trying to make a buck these days off of teaching others how to become an “influencer”. Mostly bullshit. The new emerging market. When will the bubble pop? (13:13) How Layne Norton lives to start shit. Pro-vaccine or not? Ones to stay away from? Live call in with Layne on this subject & MORE. (20:46) Predicting one’s behavior based on the proximity of the people they know using social media. The future is here. (36:50) Green Juice Day is on Saturday and perfect timing to get your first Smoothie Box. (41:10) #Quah question #1 – What is the difference between variations of a lunge such as back step, walking or side lunges? What is the point of using different variations? Isn’t a lunge a lunge? (45:41) #Quah question #2 – What is the amount of time that someone should be spent practicing key movements before ramping up the weight? (55:00) #Quah question #3 – What do you think about “insta-influencers” who talk about "polarizing your content" and taking sides? (1:00:27) #Quah question #4 – Do you think sports teach lessons you can’t learn or are difficult to learn elsewhere? (1:10:22) People Mentioned: Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog) Instagram Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Coach Danny Matranga CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Vuori Clothing **25% off** Smoothie Box ** Get $20 OFF your first 3 boxes** FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened | Netflix Official Site The Fyre Effect: More questions are being asked of influencer marketing in wake of documentaries - Digiday @mindpumpadam How to become an influencer post – IG China 'launches an app that tells you if you are within 500 yards of someone in debt - and encourages you to report them if they seem capable of paying up' Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
953: Fresh vs Frozen Veggies, Ways to Improve Brain Function, How Strong You Should Be & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to optimize brain function to stay on top of the game, how strong the average individual should aim to be in the major movement categories, hinge, squat, push, press and pull, the pros and cons of fresh vs frozen vegetables and the best way to get over a break up. New Product Alert: Organifi Gold-Chocolate. (3:26) How Adam uses NED to combat his dog’s anxiety + is Justin’s dog the dumbest one he has ever had?! (10:00) The origins of the ‘Skateboard Revolution’ + the guys share their own stories. (14:28) How ‘clicks’ have evolved from the 80s to today. Is this generation too sheltered or simply more informed? (19:50) Should there be regulations on advertising to children? (28:25) Not just a game: NBA 2K League quickly becoming serious business for all. (33:09) How things have gotten so good, we have to find things to complain about. Google employees freak out over the word 'family', group identity, self-destructing mindset & MORE. (37:50) #Quah question #1 – What are some things you can do to optimize brain function to stay on top of your game? (44:08) #Quah question #2 - How strong should the average individual aim to be in the major movement categories, hinge, squat, push, press and pull? (55:50) #Quah question #3 – Elaborate on fresh vs frozen vegetables and the pros and cons of each? (1:06:35) #Quah question #4 – What is the best way to get over a breakup? (1:12:45) People Mentioned: Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** NED **Code "mindpump" 15% off first purchase** A Brief History of Skateboarding - ThoughtCo iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us – Book by Jean M. Twenge PhD Won't You Be My Neighbor? - Documentary Mind Pump Episode 887: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World with NRG Esport Co-Founder Andy Miller Not just a game: NBA 2K League quickly becoming a serious business for all Report: Google Employees Freak Out Over the Word 'Family' The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance - Book by Steven Kotler Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work - Book by Jamie Wheal and Steven Kotler Are You Strong? Mind Pump Free Resources
952: Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Training Systems
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Chad Wesley Smith of Juggernaut Training Systems. Does he do a lot of consulting for gyms? (4:53) When he goes to visit these sports teams, what does he help them with? (7:05) What exercises does he find gives athletes the biggest carry over? The ‘Exercise Pyramid’ explained. (9:59) Chad’s sports background as a kid to today. (16:08) What was the goal when he started Juggernaut? (18:33) Where did he get the idea to write an eBook? (20:35) Did he see early success from the athletes he trained? (24:40) How did his training system stand out from the rest? (25:15) How different does the training look like for a lineman compared to a wide receiver? (27:49) What are his thoughts on the sports camp on one’s ability to accelerate/decelerate? (33:40) How much of lifting is skill vs. just using your muscles? (38:35) Does he believe kids should play multiple sports? His ‘3 Phase System’ for youth athletes. (44:39) How does he explain athletes like Bo Jackson? (50:04) Are the injury rates higher with early specialization in sports? (55:01) Why we are taking away the development of children with the lack of movement/activity. (57:30) What strategies does he implement to lessen sports injuries? (59:35) What are some things within the sports and conditioning field that ‘grind his gears’? (1:00:52) How important is wisdom vs. knowledge in coaching? (1:08:43) Does he see people paying more attention to programming? (1:13:25) Is he finding it hard to scale down his strength getting into ju-jitsu? (1:16:15) Is powerlifting enjoying a growth period at the moment? (1:19:55) What made him start the YouTube channel and his online training system? + The future of training systems. (1:27:39) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Chad Wesley Smith (@chadwesleysmith) Instagram Website Juggernaut Training Systems (@juggernauttraining) Instagram Podcast YouTube Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Zach Even - Esh (@zevenesh) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Mamba Sports Academy Mind Pump Episode 887: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World with NRG Esport Co-Founder Andy Miller The Juggernaut Method 2.0 Training Youth Athletes for Long-Term Success The Best That Never Was (Marcus Dupree) The Sports Gene: Inside the Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance - Book by David Epstein Mind Pump Free Resources
951: How to Fix Squat Imbalances, MAPS Programming Revealed, Greatest Mentors & 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 how to address hip shift or tilt in the squat, why MAPS programs frequently don't follow NASM's recommended progression, what a typical Mind Pump work day looks like and their greatest mentors. Sal explains the process of getting health insurance with Health IQ. (4:50) The weird power of the placebo effect explained. How your experience is just as important as the physiological response. (12:45) Facebook invests $300m in local news. (24:08) Is working remotely more productive than working from an office? (26:25) The Mind Pump vetting process and return rate on sponsors like Ned. (38:30) #Quah question #1 – How do you address hip shift or tilt in the squat? (46:40) #Quah question #2 – Why do MAPS programs frequently not follow NASM's recommended progression? (58:11) #Quah question #3 - What does a typical work day look like for you guys from beginning to bed? (1:10:45) #Quah question #4 – Who were your greatest mentors? (1:24:14) People Mentioned: Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Health IQ **Free Quote** NED **Code "mindpump" 15% off first purchase** The Weird Power of the Placebo Effect, Explained A fascinating landmark study of placebo surgery for knee osteoarthritis Facebook invests $300m in local news so people still have something to ‘Like’ Remote Workers Are Outperforming Office Workers--Here's Why Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Cancer: Do cannabinoids cure cancer? Muscular Adaptation Programming System | MAPS Prime Pro Program Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
950: The Best Muscle Building & Fat Loss Exercises
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin break down which lifts are most effective for building muscle and burning body fat. What was the first ‘T.O’ the guys got in sales? + Valuing the art and skill of effective communication. (1:38) Why being HONEST is a lost attribute. (18:30) Understanding the benefits/value of isolation vs. compound movements. The differences, why one person would gain from each & MORE. (19:19) The myths behind muscle activation in certain exercises. (27:08) How the rules don’t always apply. (31:12) Why all exercises are not created equal + the significance of mastering a skill. (33:45) The BEST lifts for building muscle and burning body fat, the CORRECT order of operations when it comes to your workout & MORE. (43:20) People Mentioned: Coach Danny Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Mike Boyle (@bodybyboyle) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Effect of pre-exhaustion exercise on lower-extremity muscle activation during a leg press exercise. Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
949: Best Isolation Movements, How to Bulk on a Budget, Training Mistakes to Learn From & 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 how to bulk on a budget, favorite isolation movements, mistakes and successes they made as personal trainers and when the poor advice from Instagram fitness celebrities will end. Why Mind Pump really LIKES Australia + peoples misconceptions. (3:42) California is the 5th largest economy in the WORLD! (6:36) Skinny Dipped is EVERYWHERE, even on college campuses. (8:00) Pot company Tilray will market cannabis products along with shoe company Authentic Brands + will the cannabis bubble pop in the near future? (10:17) This is why shit is so expensive in the Bay Area…How much the average employee makes at tech companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, Netflix & MORE. (15:10) The connection between having regulation and slowing down innovation. (22:21) The importance of resistance training for longevity + simplifying weight training for the average person. (29:41) #Quah question #1 - How do you bulk on a budget? (41:20) #Quah question #2 – What is your favorite isolation move? (51:25) #Quah question #3 – What mistakes did you make and successes you had as personal trainers? (1:05:18) #Quah question #4 - When will these Instagram fitness celebrities realize their fitness advice is poor and this trend will end? (1:22:59) People Mentioned: Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Coach Danny Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Skinny Dipped Almonds **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** California now world’s 5th largest economy, surpassing UK Tilray Signs $100 Million Deal With Authentic Brands This is how much Apple pays a typical employee — and how that compares to Google, Facebook, Netflix, Microsoft, Box and more iGen: Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us – Book by Jean M. Twenge PhD Importance of resistance training for patients after a cardiac event Mind Pump TV - YouTube Training Fundamentals With Charles Glass - Pt. 1 Shoulders Heavy duty – Book by Mike Mentzer Mind Pump Free Resources
948: Lowering Calories vs Upping Cardio for Fat Loss, the Importance of Fiber, Worst Podcasting Advice Received & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what’s more effective for losing fat and retaining muscle, more cardio or fewer calories considering they equal the same daily calorie deficit, if fiber the most underappreciated macronutrient or if it is the least important, the most impactful piece of advice that a client has given them in regards to personal growth and the worst piece of advice a fellow podcaster has given Mind Pump. Sal’s son getting serious about the BULK, getting in quality calories using Smoothie Box, sharing their worst ‘protein shake’ stories from the past & MORE. (3:46) Being known as the ‘fitness guy’ and people asking you for advice + the benefits of beetroot powder in products like Organifi Red Juice. (16:05) P&G’s Gillette ad asks men to shave their ‘toxic masculinity’ and a big backlash ensues. (23:01) #Quah question #1 - What’s more effective for losing fat and retaining muscle, more cardio or fewer calories considering they equal the same daily calorie deficit? (42:30) #Quah question #2 – Is fiber the most underappreciated macronutrient or is it the least important? (52:50) #Quah question #3 – What is the most impactful piece of advice that a client has given you in regards to personal growth? (1:01:05) #Quah question #4 - What is the worst piece of advice a fellow podcaster has given you about your business? (1:16:07) People Mentioned: Ben Shapiro (@officialbenshapiro) Instagram Larry Hagner (@thedadedge) Instagram Arya Saffaie IFBB Pro Olympian (@arya_saffaie) Instagram Melissa Wolf WBFF BIKINI PRO (@meliwolff) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Shawn Baker MD (@shawnbaker1967) Instagram Coach Danny Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Conner Moore (@connerwanders) Instagram Jordan Harbinger (@jordanharbinger) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Smoothie Box **Get $20 OFF your first 3 box!** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Weider Mega Mass 2000 6.6-pound Bottle. Chocolate, Tub Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Cardiorespiratory Endurance in Athletes. A Systematic Review Gillette Joins the Fight against ‘Toxic Masculinity’ Mind Pump Episode 872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis Mind Pump Episode 712: Dr. Shawn Baker- Carnivore Diet Advocate Shrugged Collective - A Fitness Network from the creators of Barbell Shrugged How Netflix changed entertainment — and where it's headed Mind Pump Free Resources
947: The Hypothyroid Hoax
This this episode of Mind Pump, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Michael Ruscio about thyroid health, the misdiagnosis of hypothyroidism and how to improve thyroid function. Measuring the success of live events and the value of ones like #PodcastHard. (5:11) The potential for Mind Pump & Friends Tour. (8:11) Getting the best bang for your buck, right dose when it comes to red light therapy and products like Joovv. (9:08) Is he finding that there are more zealots in the space? (14:45) The propensity to make things more complicated than they have to be. Why you should always cross reference with a clinician. (17:35)** The misdiagnosed epidemic of hyperthyroidism. (18:50) Does this group benefit from taking the medication that gets prescribed? (27:30) What does a low FODMAP diet look like? (31:35) Why the majority of hyperthyroidism is diagnosed as thyroid autoimmunity. (32:30) What do thyroid autoimmunity symptoms look like and how to go about treating it? (34:15) What are the connections with thyroid and progesterone? (40:56) Is there a negative feedback loop when you're on thyroid hormones? (43:13) Is there any evidence to show your thyroid may be normal but you have low receptor density? (46:23) Does he have cases where someone has hyperthyroidism and fixing their gut issue solves the problem? (49:12) Are there potential dangers with taking thyroid hormones when you haven’t been properly diagnosed? (50:29) How dangerous can this be for a competitor doing this? (54:20) What has the feedback been from his space on this subject? (57:22) Thyroid antibodies and their importance in the grand scheme of things. (1:03:50) Is hyperthyroidism a death sentence or can you reverse it? (1:09:19) How is Hashimoto's disease diagnosed? (1:11:25) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Website Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Ari Whitten | Facebook Dr Paul Turek Jonathan Haidt (@JonHaidt) Twitter Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Joovv **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping** Healthy Gut, Healthy You - Book Lack of interest in sex successfully treated by exposure to bright light -- ScienceDaily The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy: How to Use Red and Near-Infrared Light Therapy for Anti-Aging, Fat Loss, Muscle Gain, Performance Enhancement, and Brain Optimization – Book by Ari Whitten Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Subclinical Hypothyroidism: An Update for Primary Care Physicians File: Low FODMAP Diet Guide - Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC Take Gut Root Cause Quiz NOW The predominant form of non-toxic goiter in Greece is now autoimmune thyroiditis. Cycling Toward Childlessness? | The Turek Clinics A Successful Patient Case Study Treating Insomnia, Weight Gain, Thyroid, and Arthritis Motivated Reasoning Is Why You Can't Win an Argument Using Facts Anti-Thyroperoxidase Antibody Levels >500 IU/ml Indicate a Moderately Increased Risk for Developing Hypothyroidism in Autoimmune Thyroiditis. What Are Healthy Levels for Thyroid Antibodies - Dr. Michael Ruscio
946: The Max Amount You Should Squat, The Reality of Food Addiction, When Muscle Doesn't Benefit & 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 food addiction, only squatting the amount of weight that you can clean and press over your head onto your back, the downsides to being muscular in some sports and how to get good at communication. A Four Sigmatic product where Adam actually enjoys the TASTE: Mushroom Matcha Latte with MAITAKE + the guys share their love of Japanese culture. (5:44) Mind Pump Weekend Update: Adam and Taylor snowboarding weekend, Sal’s daughter hurts her wrist & MORE. (13:10) Adam Recommends “Red Oaks” Prime Original. (22:15) Thrive Market continues to be the ONE-STOP shop for healthy snacks for kids + how familiarity matters. (23:19) Why retailers are fleeing Fifth Avenue + how Amazon continues to disrupt the industry. (27:58) Leader prevented from making the final wager in a $2.5M betting contest. (34:00) The guys preview the NFL Conference Championships + the dominance of the New England Patriots. (37:20) Study: Just one season of high school football can change teens' brains. Will we see a culture change? (44:45) #Quah question #1 – Do you believe you can be addicted to food? (56:49) #Quah question #2 – What do you think of the hypothesis that humans can only squat the amount of weight that you can clean and press over your head onto your back? (1:16:18) #Quah question #3 - Why is there a stigma on hypertrophy training in some sports? (1:26:20) #Quah question #4 - How did you guys get good at communication? (1:40:35) People Mentioned: Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Georges St-Pierre (@georgesstpierre) Instagram Alistair Overeem (@alistairovereem) Instagram Coach Daniel Matranga CSCS | (@danny.matranga) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Facebook Reviews: Leave a 5 Star Review and Win a Free Mind Pump T-Shirt!! Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order Plus free shipping on orders of $49 or more** You | Netflix Official Site Amazon.com: Watch Red Oaks Season 1 | Prime Video Why retailers are fleeing Fifth Avenue - CNN DraftKings Sports Betting National Championship ends in controversy after leader prevented from making final wager Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady: Why the kid beats the GOAT - NFL.com Study: Just one season of high school football can change teens' brains 25-year-old Kenyan invents gloves that convert sign language into audio speech Circus Fat Man | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society NED **Code "mindpump" for 15% off first purchase** Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion - Book by George J. Thompson and Jerry B. Jenkins Emotional Intelligence 2.0 - Book by Travis Bradberry Amazon.com: Tom Hawkins: Books Zig Ziglar - Amazon.com
945: The Best Rest Periods for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the best rest periods between exercises. Is ‘competitive sleep’ a thing? The power of your mental state and not always fixating on measurable tools. (2:18) Mind Pump: The Whistleblowers of the Fitness Industry. The importance of how you SAY things and COMMUNICATE them. (9:40) Adam gets in a ‘tiff’, over social media, with a trainer about a ‘Jefferson Curl’. The ‘elitist’ attitude fitness professionals have in the space, the risk vs. reward of an exercise & MORE. (14:49) The most under-modified variable: The significance of rest periods. (26:35) The BEST rest periods for muscle gain & fat loss. (35:55) How often do you recommend someone phase their rest periods? (38:15) The art of perfecting the skill and not throwing fatigue on it. (44:13) For the competitor, how much of an impact does varying your rest periods make? (48:20) People Mentioned: David Alexander (@dzandertraining) Instagram Stuart McGill (@drstuartmcgill) Twitter Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram IFBB LEGEND FLEX WHEELER (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** The Jefferson Curl: Benefits and Proper Form - BarBend Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources
944: Pros & Cons of Elevating Heels for Squats, the Benefit of Vibrating Tools, Dealing with Lazy Clients & 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 possible benefits derived from vibrating and/or pulsating tools, elevating heels during squats, differentiating between discipline and restriction and training someone who makes constant efforts to stall and chat during their sessions. Instagram stories the new Cosmo + why do people gravitate to lists? Adam’s response/answer to the vast amount of questions he gets on social media. (7:25) Top 10 highest paid influencers on Instagram. (9:25) Make up for men, aka ‘bro face’, the new untapped market? (11:25) Update: Did Justin get the tree out of his house? (13:52) Adam’s mistaken identity ‘Grinder’ story + the guys talk dating apps. (16:25) Legislating morality? You're going to need ID to watch porn in the UK from this spring. (23:15) Yes, powdered alcohol is real! (25:15) Do the guys get push back from their followers by what they say on the show or post on social media? The responsibility to present good information and be their ‘raw/authentic’ selves, the ‘sorry’ factor & MORE. (27:30) Vuori Clothing’s rapid growth in the fitness space. (35:13) What house chores to the guys like/dislike to do? Who is the slob in the household? (38:38) Having the RIGHT expectations of the supplements you take (like Organifi), addressing the root cause of a problem & MORE. (46:00) #Quah question #1 – Can you give your opinion on the vibrating and/or pulsating tools in gyms? Do they have any benefits? (54:47) #Quah question #2 – Thoughts on elevating heels during squats? (1:11:10) #Quah question #3 – How do you differentiate between discipline and restriction? (1:21:32) #Quah question #4 – How would you go about training someone who makes constant efforts to stall and chat during their sessions? (1:30:15) People Mentioned: Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Taylor (@tayvalenz) Instagram Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Dr. Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Vuori Clothing **Code "mindpump" 25% off** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Top social media influencers of 2018 The American Meme | Netflix Official Site You | Netflix Official Site Adult FriendFinder - The World's Largest Adult Dating and Hookup Site You're going to need ID to watch porn in the UK from this spring | Dazed Yes, powdered alcohol is real. It’s already banned in New York and at least 20 other states. Tidying Up with Marie Kondo | Netflix Official Site Mind Pump Free Resources NED ** Code "mindpump" 15% off first purchase**
943: Best Ab Building Exercises, the Truth About Glute Bridges, Giving & Receiving Unsolicited Gym Advice & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about favorite “building out your abs" exercises, people who say glute bridges are the #1 compound lift, thoughts on unsolicited gym advice and the best way to learn to become an entrepreneur. Mind Pump Recommends "You" on Netflix. (4:12) The guys try AGAIN to convince Adam to watch scary movies. (8:50) The time when you began to care about your looks + fashion trends. (10:08) What Did We Get Stuck In Our Rectums Last Year? (16:25) 6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal. (20:23) Different impacts of resources on opposite-sex ratings of physical attractiveness by males and females: study + the stigma behind what is feminism. (25:03) The new wireless, re-chargeable, travel-sized Joovv light! (33:33) Amazon's new ad strategy: Free samples based on what it knows about you + Jeff Bezos to divorce after 25 years of marriage. (37:20) Health IQ is really onto something. (41:56) Carl’s Jr. adds plant-based burger to its menu. (45:10) When was the last time the guys of Mind Pump went to a fast food restaurant? (48:25) #Quah question #1 – What ab exercises are your favorites for “building out your abs." (53:14) #Quah question #2 – What do you think of people who say glute bridges are the #1 compound lift? (1:09:47) #Quah question #3 - Thoughts on unsolicited gym advice? (1:16:14) #Quah question #4 – What is a good place to start, for a newbie, to get into entrepreneurship? (1:26:35) People Mentioned: Mark Manson (@markmansonnet) Instagram Elliott Hulse (@elliotthulse) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Squat University (@squat_university) Instagram Coach Daniel Matranga | CSCS (@danny.matranga) Instagram Bret "Glute Guy" Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Joovv **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping** Health IQ **Get a free quote** You | Netflix Official Site Noopept Synesthesia - Wikipedia 2018 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s list of things folks got stuck in orifices 6 Toxic Relationship Habits Most People Think Are Normal - Mark Manson - Pocket The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life - Book by Mark Manson Tidying Up with Marie Kondo | Netflix Official Site Different impacts of resources on opposite sex ratings of physical attractiveness by males and females How To Stay Healthy While Traveling - Ben Greenfield Fitness Amazon's new ad strategy: Free samples based on what it knows about you - Axios Jeff Bezos, Amazon boss and world's richest man, to divorce after 25 years of marriage How to Build 6-Pack Abs – Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness FREE Flat Tummy Guide - Mind Pump The BEST Leg Day Workout You’re NOT Doing (TRY THIS!!) – Mind Pump TV Winning - Book by Jack Welch and Suzy Welch Developing the Leader Within You - Book by John C. Maxwell The One Minute Manager - Book by Kenneth H. Blanchard and Spencer Johnson Rework - Book by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried The E Myth - Book by Michael E. Gerber Start with Why - Book by Simon Sinek Mind Pump Free Resources
942: How Hard You SHOULD Work Out for Best Results
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss intensity... when to use it and when to avoid it for maximum results in the gym. Some things never get old…’Your mamma jokes’. (2:28) The importance of ‘rough housing’ with children. (4:45) ‘If you are going to talk crap, you better be able to take it back’. The teaching of important lessons + Mind Pump’s ‘secret sauce’. (10:00) How do you build confidence, when you don’t have it within yourself? (18:40) Going viral…The most used phases on Mind Pump. (24:00) The RIGHT amount of intensity, the overuse of it, how hard you SHOULD work out for best results, becoming an expert at a skill & MORE. (27:28) The problems with the sources of information you are getting. (54:09) Steps you can take NOW to get back on track. (1:00:30) People Mentioned: Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** Mind Pump Episode 872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis Rummikub Home Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
941: The Most Effective Sets in a Workout, Why Not All Calories are Created Equal, Strengthening an Immobilized Limb & 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 sets that determine the most amount of gains derived from a workout, the idea that not all calories are created equal, training a mobile limb when the other is incapacitated in a cast or sling and how to approach the topic of cannabis with children. Mind Pump breaks down the lyrics to “Wake me up before you go-go” and talk all things George Michael. (4:22) That one time Justin got a piercing + being exposed to addicts. (8:20) Why all hemp oil is not creating equal, how NED stands out + addressing the recent Mike Matthews article on CBD. (19:10) How Justin almost died this weekend! (22:40) MasterCard Drops Its Name from Logo. (27:37) Sal’s daughters love of Magic + the lure of magicians. (28:55) Are gym memberships worth the money? (32:01) Felix Gray introduces “Sleep glasses.” (36:38) Leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health: study shows. (40:48) #Quah question #1 – Which sets determine the most amount of gains derived from a workout, the first few sets or the last few? With your stance on volume, how many sets per body part are appropriate when starting a program? (44:40) #Quah question #2 – Can you expand on the idea that not all calories are created equal? (1:00:52) #Quah question #3 – Can you train a mobile limb when the other is incapacitated in a cast or sling, could it be beneficial to recovery and adaptation? (1:13:16) #Quah question #4 - How do you approach the topic of cannabis with children? (1:18:03) People Mentioned: Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Products Mentioned: January Promotion: MAPS Anabolic ½ off!! **Code “RED50” at checkout** NED **15% off first purchase** Felix Gray Glasses **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (Official Music Video) Does CBD Hemp Oil Work? Why CBD Oil Is Basically a Scam - Muscle For Life MasterCard Drops Its Name from Logo Are gym memberships worth the money? Leg exercise is critical to brain and nervous system health LL Cool J's Platinum 360 Diet and Lifestyle: A Full-Circle Guide to Developing Your Mind, Body, and Soul - Book by Chris Palmer, Dave Honig, Jim Stoppani, and LL Cool J Cross education: possible mechanisms for the contralateral effects of unilateral resistance training. A Bishop and a Rabbi Discuss Religion, the Enlightenment, and Finding Meaning Mind Pump Free Resources