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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911: YouTube Fitness Community Review, How to Use a Pool to Overcome Extreme Physical Limitations, Accountability Strategies for Fitness Success & 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 perform movements in a pool for those with extreme limitations, the biggest change they have made in training clients that made the biggest difference, best strategies for accountability for someone who isn’t naturally self-disciplined and their opinion of the YouTube Fitness community. New Product Alert: Skinny Dipped Dark Chocolate Peppermint Almonds (4:34) If Mind Pump Were an Instrument, What Would They Be? (7:00) Justin Gets Punked by his Dog: Who’s the Alpha Now?! (11:56) Culture Shock at its Finest…That One Time Adam Almost got Killed. (14:38) The Silly Games the Guys Used to Play, Dumb Trends that Go Viral & MORE. (22:00) Dirty Hustling. Drug company raised the price of life-saving opioid overdose antidote more than 600 percent. (30:55) Lab-Grown Mini-Brains Spontaneously produced ‘Human-Like’ Brain Waves for the First Time. (32:57) Can An Organ Transplant Change A Recipient's Personality? Cell Memory Theory Affirms 'Yes'. (36:59) Baby boys and girls receive different nutrients in breast milk: Study Shows. (38:44) Mexico Looks To Be Next To Legalize Marijuana. (45:50) Ex-Judge Accused of Killing Wife 4 Years after Brutally Assaulting Her. How Does Someone of that Character/Success Fall so Far Off? (46:30) #Quah question #1 – What is the furthest you have regressed a client from particular movements such as a squat or overhead press? Would you start them in a pool for those with extreme limitations? (52:50) #Quah question #2 – What is the biggest change you have made in training clients that made the biggest difference? (1:05:51) #Quah question #3 – What are your best strategies for accountability for someone who isn’t naturally self-disciplined? (1:15:06) #Quah question #4 – What is your overall opinion of the YouTube Fitness community? (1:22:04) People Mentioned: Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Products Leave a Review on Facebook and Win a Free T-Shirt Skinny Dipped **Enter the code “MINDPUMP” for 20% off** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Beware the Russian Speed Slap Warriors of YouTube - Motherboard Drug company raised price of lifesaving opioid overdose antidote more than 600 percent Lab-Grown Mini-Brains Spontaneously Produced ‘Human-Like’ Brain Waves for the First Time Shattered (1991) - IMDb Can An Organ Transplant Change A Recipient's Personality? Cell Memory Theory Affirms 'Yes' Baby boys and girls receive different nutrients in breast milk Mexico Looks To Be Next To Legalize Marijuana Ex-Judge Accused of Killing Wife 4 Years After Brutally Assaulting Her Is There a Link Between Intelligence and Mental Illness? Joe Rogan Experience #1169 - Elon Musk - YouTube ATHLEAN-X™ - YouTube Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
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910: Paul Chek
Ep: 910 Paul Chek Does he feel he has to censor himself more today than 15 years ago? (5:13) Why are women so sensitive to caffeine? (11:00) The importance of breastfeeding. (13:06) The difference between a woman with PMS and an alligator. How context matters. (15:22) The methods he used to wean off caffeine. (17:58) The science and phenomenon behind putting oils and fats in coffee. (22:00) How adaptogens spare cortisol. (28:26) The detrimental consequences of EMFs, low-level stress throughout the day & MORE. (35:13) What are the first things he looks at when someone comes to him? (49:33) How does he start the healing process with someone who is in a wheelchair or paralyzed? (53:26) The fascinating story of Danny Way and how Paul rehabbed him. (1:01:33) How has the reception been since getting into the podcast world? (1:05:28) Has he identified what attracts more students to his courses? (1:10:06) The quest to understand the meaning of life. (1:11:03) What is his take on the Bible? (1:21:01) Scientific materialism/atheism and the danger of people who believe in the opposite direction. (1:30:35) The idea of morals vs. ethics. Level of resources, doing good for humanity, level of hierarchy & MORE. (1:40:30) Special Thrive Market Cyber Monday Commercial. (1:51:00-1:52:00) How God is the greatest actor and we are just playing in his game. (2:05:43) How you are what you eat. (2:13:55) What made him decide to start podcasting? (2:15:28) The root meaning of the word “weird.” (2:24:10) People Mentioned: Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Paul Chek's Blog C.H.E.K INSTITUTE – FREE Ebook Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey) Instagram Danny Way (@dannyway) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Coffee Table DeLights – Book by Eli Soul Re-assessing the Notion of “Pregnenolone Steal” Biochemical Individuality - Book by Roger J. Williams The Non-Tinfoil Guide to EMFs: How to Fix Our Stupid Use of Technology – Book by Nicolas Pineault Metabolic Man: Ten Thousand Years from Eden (The Long Search for a Personal Nutrition From our Forest Origins to the Supermarkets of Today) – Book by Charles Heizer Wharton Assessment in infancy: Ordinal scales of psychological development. The Gunn Approach to the Treatment of Chronic Pain: Intramuscular Stimulation for Myofascial Pain of Radiculopathic Origin – Book by C. Chan Gunn MD OBC CM DSc(hon) PhD Danny Way jumps the Great Wall - YouTube Waiting for Lightning (2012) Plotinus Huston Smith Ken Wilber Welcome to Integral Life Welcome to Integral Life Atheists and Their Fathers Mind Pump Episode 877: Michael Wood Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order and free shipping on orders of $49 or more** Hopi Prophecies Steiner Waldorf Schools
909: Eating Smart During the Holidays, How NOT to do Plyometrics, Tips for Getting Parasympathetic Post Workout & MORE
Organifi Quah! In this BLACK FRIDAY episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about EPOC or OTF After-burn theory, eating during the holidays, the benefit of jump squats between sets and ways to get into a parasympathetic state post training. Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals Galore from Mind Pump & Friends!! (5:21) Justin’s Tummy Issues Back at It. (11:04) One of the Craziest Weeks in Sports History! Are We in a New Transition in Marketing Events? (15:04) Real or Fake News? Fast extraction of cannabinoids in marijuana samples by using hard-cap espresso machines. (26:11) Pure Sal Speculation: How can you Protect Yourself from the Poor Air Quality? (32:15) Adam Ruffling Feathers, Doubling Down and Challenging the Consumer. (33:53) #Quah question #1 – Is EPOC or OTF After-burn theory a real thing? (55:24) #Quah question #2 – How do you guys handle eating during the holidays? (1:02:51) #Quah question #3 - Is there a benefit of doing jump squats between sets? (1:13:17) #Quah question #4 – What are some ways to get into parasympathetic state post training? (1:20:42) People Mentioned: Tiger Woods (@tigerwoods) Instagram Chuck Liddell (@chuckliddell) Instagram Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz) Twitter Michael Patrick (@goodguy247) Instagram Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Black Friday Specials!! MAPS Fitness Products **Code “BFPrograms” at checkout for ½ off all MAPS Programs!/ Code “BFBundles” at checkout for 25% off all MAPS Bundles** Butcher Box **The Ultimate Steak Sampler with Purchase of First Box – Black Friday ONLY While Supplies Last!** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Smoothie Box (Black Friday Deal) Already Subscribed? Refer a Friend . Smoothie Box (Cyber Monday Deal) The Evolution of Us | Netflix Chiefs vs. Rams - Game Summary - November 19, 2018 - ESPN Tiger Woods vs. Phil Mickelson match: Primer with date, time, format, PPV cost, course Chuck Liddell vs Tito Ortiz 3 predictions, fight preview Fast extraction of cannabinoids in marijuana samples by using hard-cap espresso machines Mind Pump Episode 903: The Best Time to Take Creatine, Ab Building Mistakes, Natural Ways to Increase Energy & MORE Mind Pump Media Fitness Blog Sunlighten Saunas **Mention “Mind Pump” for Free Shipping** Felix Gray **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** Brain.fm Mind Pump Free Resources
908: Best Lifting Schedule to Pack on Muscle, Calculating Maintenance Calories, Hex Bar vs. Straight Bar Deadlifts & MORE
Black Friday Specials!!!! Stories of the guys' first experiences trying the “Devil’s Lettuce”, aka weed. (4:50) Black Friday Blowout Deal from PRx Performance, just in time for the person who doesn’t have a lot of it. (21:05) The History of Black Friday and Where Did the Term Come From? (23:14) Massive MAPS Black Friday Deals are LIVE!! (25:37) Vintage Mind Pump…Justin shares a nickname for one of his “friends”. (28:05) New Study Adds to Growing Evidence That Obesity Causes Depression. (30:05) #Quah question #1 – For packing on muscle which is better, 5 days of isolation work or 3 days of full body lifting? (40:40) #Quah question #2 – If or when would you use a hex bar over a straight bar for deadlifts? Also, would you deadlift and back squat in the same workout? (49:54) #Quah question #3 – Would love to hear your opinions on weight belts, wrist wraps, etc. for the average lifter? (57:42) #Quah question #4 – When figuring out maintenance calories do you average each week of tracking? (1:07:49) People Mentioned: Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Black Friday Specials!! MAPS Fitness Products **Code “BFPrograms” at checkout for ½ off all MAPS Programs!/ Code “BFBundles” at checkout for 25% off all MAPS Bundles** Mind Pump Episode 905: Hunter McIntyre PRx Performance **Code “MINDPUMP” 5% off plus free MAPS Prime on orders of $500 or more** What's the Real History of Black Friday? - HISTORY Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% Off on Top of Black Friday Deals** New Study Adds to Growing Evidence That Obesity Causes Depression Mind Pump Episode 907: Cory Schlesinger
907: Cory Schlesinger
Episode 907: Cory Schlesinger Cory shares the painful experience of tearing his Achilles. (4:24) What lead him to become the Sports Performance Coach of Stanford Basketball? (6:06) How to be a GREAT strength coach, you have to COMPETE in something. (10:51) What does he mean when he says kids are coming in as “broken toys”? (13:28) Finding his value and being an identifier when it comes to his athletes. (18:13) What are some of the most common imbalances he sees with his athletes? (21:09) How does he revert the major lifts and balance risk/reward with his athletes? Replace the compound lifts with his athletes? (23:30) Using wearable tools to monitor and track an athletes practice load. How does he use the data as a coach? (30:51) The importance of strength training during the season. (43:00) Safety nets for safety nets. How does he monitor the output by his athletes based on the data he receives? (46:25) Understanding the dynamics of his athletes in the outside world. (49:24) Does he have a favorite kind of athlete? Least favorite? (51:45) Does he watch a lot of basketball or is he in it too much? (56:58) What are some of the biggest mistakes he sees strength coaches make on all levels? (1:00:54) His take on early specialization in one sport. (1:02:40) What are some of his favorite education tools/certifications for coaches to research? (1:08:13) The major backlash ahead dealing with activity levels and social media with our youth. (1:13:45) What does the future evolution of professional sports look like? (1:20:43) How does he feel about the early start to the current season? (1:31:07) His take on the Freshman 4 over at Duke? (1:31:57) Does he have any favorite NBA teams/players that he follows? (1:33:25) Is he a talent acquisition or leadership guy? (1:36:44) His take on college athletes getting paid? (1:39:10) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Jason Borrelli (@Jason_Borrelli) Twitter Kevin Durant (@easymoneysniper) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Eitan Gelber (@egelber) Twitter Russell Westbrook (@russwest44) Instagram Zion Williamson (@ZionW32) Twitter Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Athletic Training Platform® 2018 – Westside Barbell Kinexon – Sports INSIGHTS FROM THE NBA: HOW WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY ENRICHES PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE PLAYER LIFE CYCLE Warriors 'wearable' weapon? Devices to monitor players while on the court Mind Pump Episode 900: NBA Superstar Sports Performance Coach Paul Fabritz NCAA Study Reveals When Athletes Begin Sport Specialization Functional Anatomy Seminars How to Understand Common Core's Math Methods - Parent Toolkit Cracking the Metabolic Code: 9 Keys to Optimal Health: Easyread Super Large 18pt Edition - Book by B. Lavalle R.Ph. C.C.N. N.D., James and James B Lavalle Everly Well **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** InsideTracker Fantastic freshmen help No. 4 Duke blow out No. 2 Kentucky
906: How to Learn the Squat, Tips for Getting Back on Track with Diet & Fitness, When to Use Bodyweight Instead of Weights & 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 getting started recommendations for a total newbie with no conditioning or strength, teaching someone who’s new to weightlifting how to squat, the best way to get back into lifting/eating seriously after falling off for several weeks or months and the best route for someone with a skinny-fat body composition should take when starting their fitness journey. The slow death of the brick and mortar format, the rise of ecommerce and companies like Walmart and Amazon continuing to evolve. (5:27) The guys talk going cable free and the pros and cons. (13:24) The tragedy of the Northern California fires and the poor air quality from its wake. (19:16) Mind Pump Recommends: Bohemian Rhapsody. (22:52) Recap: Mind Pump Thanksgiving and the guys being Vuori’ed out. (24:07) Lifting weights are better for your heart than cardio: study. (27:45) Relaxing and stimulating: The Organifi “Christmas Blend” and the guys talk preparing for the holidays. (37:28) What the heck is #MGTOW (Men Going Their Own Way)??!! (39:40) #Quah question #1 – What would you recommend for a total newbie getting started with no conditioning or strength? (49:24) #Quah question #2 – How would you go about teaching someone who’s new to weightlifting how to squat? (1:00:58) #Quah question #3 – What is the best way to get back into lifting/eating seriously after falling off for several weeks or months? (1:10:11) #Quah question #4 – What is the best route for someone with a skinny-fat body composition should take when starting their fitness journey? (1:17:43) People Mentioned: Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Daniel Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@dynamic.danny) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** MAPS Fitness Products Vuori Clothing **Code "mindpump" for 25% off** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Facebook Reviews: Leave a 5 Star Review and Win a Free Mind Pump T-Shirt!! More than 3,800 stores will close in 2018 — here's the full list The Four: : The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google – Book by Scott Galloway Northern California still has dangerous air quality due to wildfire smoke Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) - IMDb Lifting weights is better for your heart than cardio: study - New York Post Different types of physical activity offer varying protection against heart disease Men Going Their Own Way - Wikipedia This Group of Straight Men Is Swearing Off Women - VICE Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
905: Hunter McIntyre
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin talk with the colorful super-athlete, Hunter McIntyre about his wild life of addiction, modeling, winning grueling competitions and more. Coming out of the gates HOT!! Being the life of the party, his trip to rehab and the drugs he used to partake in. (2:26) How did exercise become his drug of choice? (5:35) Something to pass the time…How he got into wrestling and where does his strength come from? (7:25) Is drug use common in the logging industry? (9:00) How he got into obstacle course racing and what was his major breakout? (10:34) If you want to beat people you don’t necessarily have to outwork them, you have to outsmart them. (13:42) How he became enamored by the sport of CrossFit. (16:50) How has the change of focus to Olympic lifting been going? (20:17) Has he measured himself around other top CrossFit athletes? (21:55) How passion is the most important thing in the universe. The art of trash talk and psychological warfare. (22:57) What are the strengths he will bring to the CrossFit Games? (27:54) How does he construct his programming? (29:49) Has he suffered any injuries throughout his career? (32:22) What are practices he has to maintain his health/wellness? (35:08) Why does he feel he lacks empathy for others? He opens up about his relationship with his family and his childhood growing up. (36:45) How it is intelligent to understand what is coming tomorrow, but it is more important to have the focus and the drive to own today. What aspirations does he have besides the CrossFit Games? (39:44) Living in a fishbowl in his brain. The crazy amount of drugs he was on as a kid, the misuse of them & what age did he start/stop. (43:27) If he had to get a job now, would he work for himself or someone else? (50:25) How he didn’t need anything but food and weights. How he got to the level where he is today. (51:56) Does he ever feel like he is living in a video game? The crazy paths life has taken him and his stint as a model. (56:58) Does he take a scientific approach to his nutrition? (1:04:41) If you play the game, you can make a killing. The money he has made doing various reality shows. (1:10:05) How Joe De Sena is Carmen Sandiego and defines #busy. (1:14:12) Does he have any sleep/meditation practices? (1:16:09) What is he reading right now? (1:18:27) Has he rubbed anyone the wrong way or have any nemesis? (1:20:06) How he aims to stay relevant and have fun with it. (1:23:42) What is his proudest moment? Least proud of?(1:24:40) How he was court-ordered to rehab. (1:30:52) Did he ever have a moment for he felt compelled to write out his feelings to his parents? Do they keep in touch and support him now? (1:32:49) Does he have a time frame in mind for his goal of getting to the CrossFit Games? (1:35:20) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff) Instagram Jacob Heppner (@jheppner66) Instagram Mathew Fraser (@mathewfras) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Amelia Boone (@arboone11) Instagram Joe De Sena (@realJoeDeSena) Twitter Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Robert Killian (@robert_killian) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Products Hunter Mcintyre - Broken Skull Challenge Record Run How Greg Glassman is Reshaping the CrossFit Games Inventor of ADHD’s deathbed confession: “ADHD is a fictitious disease” Peak Death Race Heavy duty – Book by Mike Mentzer The Poliquin Principles – Book by Charles Poliquin Ultimate high - Book by Göran Kropp Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage – Book by Alfred Lansing
904: Olympic Weightlifting vs Bodybuilding Training for Aesthetics, How to Prepare for a Healthy Pregnancy & Speedy Recovery, Injury Prevention for the Hypermobile & 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 why squat and deadlift weight can be so different, advice for women before they get pregnant to make sure their pregnancy is healthy and their body can bounce back quickly, recommendations for a hypermobile person to prevent injury and their thoughts on Olympic weightlifting for composition. Find out why Adam is so stressed out. (4:37) Staying up on the streetwear trends. (7:14) Happy Birthday Adam! The guys talk getting older and fashion choices they cannot get away with anymore. (9:20) The latest news and updates from Health IQ. (15:12) The night-night formula using Organifi and Ned. (18:45) Nicotine as a nootropic. (20:12) The moment your kid figures out Santa Claus isn’t real and the most gangster parental hack for the holidays. (22:23) Keeping the homeless people safe or protecting their jobs? Food for homeless in KC parks destroyed by health department. (26:26) Why Teen Suicide Is Lower in States That Have More School Choice. The guys discuss bullying at their age vs. today. (31:38) How everything requires an access to control. The excess exposure of novelty of explicit information and our children today. (36:20) The Mind Pump Thanksgiving is here! Find out the guys favorite and least favorite dishes. (44:03) #Quah question #1 – Should my squat and deadlift be around the same weight? (50:03) #Quah question #2 - Advice for women before they get pregnant to make sure their pregnancy is healthy and their body can bounce back quickly? (1:01:04) #Quah question #3 – Do you have any recommendations for a hypermobile person to prevent injury? (1:10:03) #Quah question #4 - Thoughts on Olympic weightlifting for composition? (1:16:46) People Mentioned: Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Grace Barga (@gracebarga) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Products Health IQ **Free Quote** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Warriors suspended Draymond Green for daring Kevin Durant to leave in free agency, report says Nicotine – Nootropics Expert Is Nicotine Bad? Top 28 Nicotine Benefits + 4 Negative Effects After pouring bleach on food made for the homeless, Kansas City health officials change course Why Teen Suicide Is Lower in States That Have More School Choice Porn-induced erectile dysfunction Is Pornography Use Associated with Sexual Difficulties and Dysfunctions among Younger Heterosexual Men? The Business of Being Born Kinstretch Ned **15% off first purchase**
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