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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897: The Best Way to Work Out at Home and on the Road
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the best way to work out and have sustainable progress while at home and on the road. The distinct sound to decades in music. (2:35) How most Hollywood stars come from Broadway. (5:00) What is the most “chick-flickish” movie the guys have watched? (6:35) Mind Pump Recommends: Making a Murder Part 2 and Sal/Justin continue selling Adam on their love for The Haunting of Hill House. (7:30) How broken is our prison system? (17:10) The Best Way to Work Out at Home and on the Road. (22:26) The problem with at-home workouts out there. (24:20) Resistant Training focused programming. (28:40) Progressing intensity properly. (30:45) Building stability behind the joints the right way. (33:45) The importance of adding muscular tension. (35:58) Why you should take time away from the gym. (44:02) People Mentioned: Shawn Ray (@shawnrayifbbpro) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Making a Murderer | Netflix Official Site The Haunting of Hill House | Netflix Official Site The Staircase | Netflix Official Site Evil Genius: the True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist Mass Incarceration: The Whole Pie 2018 | Prison Policy Initiative Mind Pump Episode 881: P90X & Beachbody Review, the Truth about Designer Steroids & Prohormones, the Importance of Exercise Order & MORE Prone Cobra Row Focus Session- - YouTube Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Episode 885: Shawn Ray Mind Pump Free Resources Workout At Home For Only 90 Minutes A WEEK for AMAZING Results
896: The Best Time of Day to Train, Amazing Fitness Tools for Under $100, Evolutions in the Mind Pump Philosophy & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the optimal time to work out, things they once promoted on Mind Pump that they no longer believe, the best $100 they have ever spent on something health or fitness related and who is their hall pass. Sal throwing the rule book out the window and making his first Organifi “Christmas Blend” drink of the holiday season. (4:40) Justin lets loose and does karaoke + treehouse update. (9:05) Mind Pump Halloween Recap. (14:32) The big differences between Halloween as a kid compared to today. (18:50) New flavor alert! Holiday TBD Skinny Dipped flavor and the guys talk their addiction to the brand. (20:25) Probiotics and antibiotics create a killer combination: New study shows. (23:13) UFC 230 Recap: History being made once again. (29:05) Midterm Elections: Mind Pump recommends…Should voting be a right or privilege? (34:04) #Quah question #1 – What kind of effect does the time of day you work out have on the body? (40:33) #Quah question #2 – What is the last thing you once promoted on Mind Pump that you no longer believe in? (48:28) #Quah question #3 – What was the best $100 you have ever spent on something health or fitness related? (59:10) #Quah question #4 – Who is your hall pass and why? (1:10:35) People Mentioned: Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Daniel "DC" Cormier (@dc_mma) Instagram Derrick Lewis (@thebeastufc) Instagram Jon Bones Jones (@jonnybones) Instagram Brock Lesnar (@brock.lesnar_) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Skinny Dipped **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Mind Pump Facebook – Leave a 5 Star Review and Win a Free T-Shirt!! Probiotics and antibiotics create a killer combination | MIT News Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral MAPS Fitness Products Nutrition Survival Guide - Mind Pump Sauna Report - FoundMyFitness Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding - Book by Arnold Schwarzenegger Sunlighten Saunas **Mention “Mind Pump” at checkout for Free Shipping**
895: Do Transgender Athletes have an Unfair Advantage?
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk with transgender athletes Chloie Jonsson & Bennett Kaspar regarding whether transgender athletes have an unfair advantage in sports. Chloie shares her story/the process of transitioning at the age of 15. (7:58) Is there a competitive advantage for an athlete that transitions? (11:15) Bennett openly shares misconceptions on being a trans person. (16:43) How male privilege is a real thing. (18:55) Have they noticed changes in their body/mind since transitioning? (23:34) What is considered legal when it comes to hormone levels? (26:25) The debate continues over if there is a competitive advantage for an athlete that transitions and the democratization of sports. (28:10) Does Title 9 have any implications in this debate? (40:00) Chloie emotionally shares her experience coming out to her teammates and the response from the CrossFit community. (46:00) Does she embrace being the voice for transgender athletes? (49:00) She talks about the lawsuit against CrossFit and the response from Greg Glassman. (50:00) Preaching acceptance no matter what you believe. (55:00) Does Bennett still have a relationship with his father since coming out as trans? (56:44) How Bennett’s mom rolls with the punches and he openly discusses his current relationship. (59:00) Difference between pans sexual and bi sexual? (1:00:30) Sports for Nerds: How the tides have changed when it comes to how politicians view gay marriage. (1:02:15) Do they feel like we are moving backwards? The white male privilege debate and respecting people as individuals. (1:06:00) Violence against the Transgender Community. (1:16:45) Are there debates among the LGBTQ Community? (1:18:34) Social intelligence and being Team Human. (1:22:08) Bennett shares how his thoughts changed since transitioning. (1:26:30) Has going through this made him more empathetic towards men? (1:28:35) When does the conversation come up about transitioning when dating? (1:33:15) Did they have any apprehensions coming on the podcast? (1:37:35) What other misconceptions do people have about the transgender community? (1:41:01) How the medical field has treated the trans community like test patients. (1:46:20) How much, out of pocket, have they paid for their hormone replacement drugs/surgery? (1:50:00) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Chloie Jönsson (@chlojonsson) Instagram Bennett Kaspar (@mx.kaspar) Instagram Chris Mosier (@thechrismosier) Instagram Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO) Twitter Links/Products Mentioned: Out Foundation November Promotion: MAPS White ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Transgender athlete Hannah Mouncey banned by AFLW now has sights on handball glory Transgender cyclist slams ‘bigots’ after winning world championship How India Embraces The ‘Third Gender’: Laxmi Narayan Tripathi at ‘Women in The World’ Violence Against the Transgender Community in 2018 Test your social intelligence Spoon theory
894: The Perfect Amount of Cardio for Muscle Growth, Getting Your Body to Build and Not Just Recover, Relieving Tight Hips & MORE
Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how someone can get out of the breakdown/recovery trap, what powerlifters can do to relieve tight hips, if it is possible to out-eat cardio and can gain muscle and if obesity is a disease and not a lifestyle choice. What were the worst nicknames the guys have been called? (4:25) Adam’s worst bullying experience. How people’s actions reflect the opposite, mutual combat law & getting in fights. (6:00) Making smoothies healthy again, Butcher Box owned company: Smoothie Box. (20:07) How the consumer has become much more educated when it comes to supplements. Mind Pump speculates on the future of the industry, transparency in companies like Organifi, tips to be an excellent trainer & MORE. (25:25) #Quah question #1 - How can you get out of the breakdown/recovery trap? (42:33) #Quah question #2 – Tips for powerlifters to relieve tight hips? (53:57) #Quah question #3 - It is possible to out-eat cardio and can gain muscle? (1:00:56) #Quah question #4 - Thoughts on if obesity is a disease and not a lifestyle choice? (1:11:35) People Mentioned: Rich Gaspari (@richgaspari) Instagram Joe Donnelly (@joedonnellyfit) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Smoothie Box **Get $25 OFF your first box if you sign up today!** Organifi **20% off order** What is the status of mutual combat in the USA? Video: Seattle Cops Allow 'Mutual Combat' - News - POLICE Magazine Butcher Box **FREE Bacon,2 Ribeye, $10 Off + Free Shipping on Your First Order!** Mind Pump Episode 892: Rich Gaspari MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump TV - YouTube Improve Your Squat Mobility using Bulgarian Squats | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Free Resources
893: How to Increase Bench Press, Forgotten Bodybuilding Exercises that Work, Bodybuilding Style Weightlifting vs Calisthenics & MORE
APS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips to increase bench press strength, old school bodybuilding exercises that need to be brought back, calisthenics vs. bodybuilding style weight lifting and the deceptive marketing that some gyms use. Justin’s talents are finally paying off!! (5:40) You Can’t Use A Drone To Film Yourself Skiing But These Ex-Googlers Will Do It For You. (7:41) Find out the scam Adam and his friends used to do with handheld cameras as kids. (9:30) When there is blood on the street, there is money to be made. (13:08) Adam and Catrina are car shopping. (15:15) The end of the world is coming! 'The Blowjob Paper:' Scientists Processed 109 Hours of Oral Sex to Develop an AI that Sucks Dick. (16:54) Does Adam wear his Felix Gray’s because of the effect or because he likes wearing them? (19:35) Out of all the senses, which ones have the guys noticed are diminishing the most? (21:40) A model for the future of how we promote stars: Have an audience follow along. (23:18) Will new media become a strategy for company’s growth in the future? (26:50) How it has become very marketable to show you are charitable. The Thrive Market model. (31:45) Sports for Nerds! Politics. (34:18) Are the Warriors ruining the NBA? (36:06) Thrive Market now has “clean” wine!! (40:48) #Quah question #1 – Any tips to increase bench press strength? (44:25) #Quah question #2 – What are some old school bodybuilding exercises that need to be brought back? (55:38) #Quah question #3 – Thoughts on calisthenics vs. bodybuilding style weight lifting? (1:04:53) #Quah question #4 – How do you feel about the deceptive marketing that some gyms use? (1:13:31) People Mentioned: Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: November Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! Felix Gray **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order Plus free shipping on orders of $49 or more** You Can’t Use A Drone To Film Yourself Skiing But These Ex-Googlers Will Do It For You 'The Blowjob Paper:' Scientists Processed 109 Hours of Oral Sex to Develop an AI that Sucks Dick All or Nothing: The Michigan Wolverines Butcher Box Bench Press Properly With Ben Pollack (AVOID MISTAKES!!) | MIND PUMP Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set Sissy Squat - The forgotten quad building exercise of the pros Mind Pump TV - YouTube How to Improve Weak and Stubborn Body Parts Mind Pump Free
892: Rich Gaspari
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin interview Rich Gaspari, bodybuilding legend and founder of Gaspari Nutrition, an innovator in the supplement industry. Rich built Gaspari Nutrition to a $100 million company, lost it and is now back at the helm. Hear this and other fascinating stories in this podcast. The evolution of fitness conventions. (5:34) Bringing conditioning to another level…Rich details his pursuit into bodybuilding. (6:55) Did he believe to get to the next level you had to take supplements? (13:23) What was the response from his level of conditioning? (18:17) Why did he decide to make a comeback after an injury? (19:51) From bodybuilding legend to founder of Gaspari Nutrition, how he became an innovator in the supplement industry. (24:28) At what point did he realize he was doing something great? (27:34) From the basement to $100 million dollar company. The grind in the beginning of Gaspari Nutrition. (32:08) How did he pick the growth hormones he sold in the beginning? (37:00) It’s all about the mouth feel…how he changed the game in the protein market. (43:39) What was the scaling process like as his company grew? (46:20) How did the change in marketing affecting his business? (47:30) From building Gaspari Nutrition to a $100 million dollar company, to filing for bankruptcy: How he gained the reins back to the company he built. (50:46) What does he think of the market now since getting control back? (56:47) His take on facade supplement companies. (1:00:45) Do any other brands impress him? (1:04:00) What emerging trends excite him? (1:06:35) How the most important sale is the 2nd sale. (1:12:10) What are his thoughts on Amazon entering the supplement market? (1:15:15) Does he feel like an uncaged lion since getting control of his company back? (1:19:24) What was the most memorable moment in his bodybuilding career? Business career? (1:23:15) What are his top physiques in bodybuilding? (1:26:55) Does he believe the drug culture is affecting the current crop of bodybuilders? (1:28:19) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Rich Gaspari (@richgaspari) Instagram Gaspari Nutrition Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official) Instagram Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: SR Hawaiian Classic Steroids Detected In Dietary Tablets - Washington Post Bodybuilding & Weight Loss Supplements Online - Legion Mind Pump Episode 855: Flex Wheeler
891: How to Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake, When to Use Box Squats Instead of Back Squats, the Best Natural Anxiety Remedies & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes + Facebook Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best ways to combat anxiety naturally, box squats and when to do them instead of back squats, how to get clients to do mobility work while keeping the sessions entertaining and engaging and the best way to determine exactly how many calories you should be eating. Justin’s Booze Cruise Weekend. (5:22) The Sal and Jessica Show. (7:30) Sal silences his inner sceptic and visits anther church. (8:27) Throwback to your childhood. Sal shares his thoughts on Jonah Hill’s new film Mid 90s. (11:49) Adam’s hack to customize your Netflix profile for your likes. (12:37) Sal and Justin share their love for The Haunting of Hill House. (16:15) Is Adam the worst caretaker ever? The guys talk empathy for others, attentiveness and how the times have changed. (18:54) Ease your anxiety and sleep like a baby. Adam shares his newest elixir using Ned and Organifi. (26:18) Amazing Facts About the Endocannabinoid System – and Why We Should Tell the World About It. (29:20) Are Saunas the Next Big Performance-Enhancing “Drug”? (33:00) Muscle mass should be a new vital sign, research shows. (37:14) #Quah question #1 – What are the best ways to combat anxiety naturally? (41:46) #Quah question #2 – What is your opinion on box squats and when to do them instead of back squats? (54:34) #Quah question #3 – For new clients, how to get clients to do mobility work while keeping the sessions entertaining and engaging? (59:17) #Quah question #4 – What is the best way to determine exactly how many calories you should be eating? (1:03:14) People Mentioned: Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) Instagram/Twitter Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Leave Mind Pump a 5 Star Review and Win a Free T-Shirt! Ned **15% off first purchase** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** The Vesper Mid 90s The Haunting of Hill House | Netflix Official Site 8 Amazing Facts About the Endocannabinoid System – and Why We Should Tell the World About It Sunlighten Saunas **Mention “mindpump” at checkout for Free Shipping** Sauna Report - FoundMyFitness Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off** Muscle mass should be a new vital sign, research shows Felix Gray **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** Brain.fm **20% off at checkout** MAPS Fitness Products
890: How to Sculpt Your Body for Maximum Visual Appeal- The Science of Aesthetics
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the science of aesthetics, what people are naturally drawn to physically and how to sculpt your body so that it is closer to that ideal. Does being sick make you look weaker? (1:22) Would you have listened to Mind Pump when you were 20? (4:18) “It Ain’t Easy Being Cheesy.” The caption contest and your audience knowing your brand. (5:03) Memes: The new political cartoon of our time. (6:53) Are their red flags Sal and Justin have seen with their kids and social media? Should adult individuals be held accountable for events in their youth? (10:40) What is MAPS Aesthetic? Who is it for? (16:15) The sculptor: How the program transformed Adam’s body. (20:55) Why volume/frequency play a HUGE role in your body transformation. (24:05) What Makes Someone Look Aesthetic? (27:30) The Science of Aesthetics. (30:05) The greatest lessons learned from training their weaker body parts: The importance of Focus Sessions. (33:00) The Anabolic Bell Curve: The Science behind How you Build Muscle. (37:05) How healing and adapting are COMPLETELY different. (38:50) The trend bodybuilders used to improve their physique. (42:20) MAPS Aesthetic: The PERFECT for your prep. (44:10) The secret sauce behind MAPS programming, how they create their programs and what you need to start MAPS Aesthetic TODAY. (46:00) People Mentioned: Adam Schafer (@mindpumpadam) Instagram Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** The Incredibles (2004) The effect of training volume and intensity on improvements in muscular strength and size in resistance-trained men
889: Misunderstood Exercises, Low Calorie Foods Contribution to Binge Eating, When Kids Shouldn't Lift Weights & MORE
Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises and movements that have misrepresented intentions, if foods marketed as low calorie are contributing to normalizing binge eating behaviors, how young is too young to lift weights and if masterminds are the real deal or BS. Who is the culprit leaving their underwear around the studio while using the Joovv light? (4:15) Guys review the new products from Organifi: Pure and Pumpkin Spice! (8:29) Not exercising worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease, a study reveals. (12:02) How many more categories can they create with the Guinness Book of World Records??!! (22:56) Jack Lalanne: Fitness Pioneer. (24:40) The Trade War Continues: Ford Prepares for Mass Layoffs After Losing $1 Billion to Trump's Trade Tariffs, Report Says. (29:50) Stranded at Mexico’s Southern Border, Migrants Consider Their Options. (34:20) #Quah question #1 – What other exercises and movements that have misrepresented intentions? (36:41) #Quah question #2 – Do you think foods marketed as low calorie are contributing to normalizing binge eating behaviors? (47:09) #Quah question #3 - How young is too young to lift weights? (59:53) #Quah question #4 - Are masterminds are the real deal or BS? (1:07:15) People Mentioned: Ryan Michler/ Order Of Man (@orderofman) Instagram Tristyn Lee | FOOTBALLER (@tristynleeofficial) Instagram Bhrett McCabe, Ph.D. (@drbhrettmccabe) Instagram Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Joovv **MAPS Prime w/purchase of $500 or more and free shipping** Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off at checkout** Not exercising worse for your health than smoking, diabetes and heart disease, study reveals Guinness World Records 2019: What you can find in the new records annual Jack Lalanne pulls 70 boats on 70th birthday - YouTube Ford Prepares for Mass Layoffs After Losing $1 Billion to Trump's Trade Tariffs, Report Says Stranded at Mexico’s Southern Border, Migrants Consider Their Options Strengthen Your Core with the Renegade Row - YouTube How to do a PROPER Plank - YouTube Mind Pump Episode 506: Dr. Bhrett McCabe Mind Pump Libarry - as Adam Would Say – Facebook Group Mind Pump Free Resources
888: The Dangers of High Calorie Cheat Days, Fixing Morning Back Pain, the Pros & Cons of Barefoot Shoes & MORE
MAPS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about their opinion on fitness influencers doing10,000+ calorie cheat days on YouTube, how to correct a sore and tight back when you wake up, the benefits of barefoot shoes and if online training is something one should do even if they have no in-person training experience. What does simian mean? (5:42) Did you catch Adam on TV last night at the Warriors game?! (7:03) Bay Area Sports Beat and Leadership 101 with Mind Pump. (8:43) Mind Pump Recommends: The Haunting of Hill House. (14:17) Do you feel more anxious or excitement watching scary movies? (19:00) Is old media nearly dead? Netflix Plans to Raise $2 Billion in New Debt to Fund Content Spending. (24:35) New Product Alert from Four Sigmatic: Focus Shots! (30:09) #Quah question #1 – What is your opinion on fitness influencers doing 10,000+ calorie cheat days on YouTube? (34:43) #Quah question #2 – How can I alleviate my lower back pain upon waking up? (45:08) #Quah question #3 – What are benefits of barefoot shoes? (52:32) #Quah question #4 – What is your opinion on if online training is something one should do even if they have no in-person training experience? (59:09) People Mentioned: Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Jessica Rothenberg (@thetraininghour) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Felix Gray **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** Four Sigmatic **Code “mindpump” for 15% off at checkout** October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** Mind Pump Free Resources MIND PUMP FREE REPORT: 3 COMMON REASONS WHY PEOPLE HAVE CHRONIC BACK PAIN MAPS Fitness Products Simian The Haunting of Hill House | Netflix Official Site Netflix Plans to Raise $2 Billion in New Debt to Fund Content Mind Pump Ep. 785: Dr. Layne Norton on Taking Charge of Your Diet, Metabolism & Relationship with Food Three Exercises to Eliminate Back Pain! – YouTube PREVALENCE OF LOWER CROSSED SYNDROME IN YOUNG ADULTS: A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY. MAPS Prime/Prime Pro Bundle Vegan Gains - YouTube
887: The Fastest Growing Sport in the World with NRG Esport Co-Founder Andy Miller
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Andy Miller, co-founder of NRG Esports. Esports is now the fasting growing sport in the world and in this episode they go into detail about the Esport world, how it is beginning to overtake other professional sports, the digital athletes that play and how they train. Andy has a fascinating entrepreneurial background and shares his story in this episode. Andy’s origin story and the ah-ha moment that introduced him to the world of Esports. (6:14) When did Esports take-off? (13:00) How do you become a professional gamer? (17:28) How being a part of an Esports team is the same as being on a professional sports team. The path to becoming a pro gamer. (19:22) The secret sauce to the success of gaming: Live Events. (26:40) The evolution of sports and how does Esports play a part. (29:50) Are there different styles of play depending on culture/race? (32:42) A young man’s sport: The importance of correctional exercise and movement to stay optimized. (36:20) Does he see a backlash from these kids making so much money so fast? (39:50) Is there a starting 5 in gaming? (42:30) How often are players tweaking their style of play? (44:38) Are there rivalries in gaming? (45:45) What do the analytics show when it comes to gender in gaming? (47:28) Are there markets/brands that are popping up from the growth of Esports? (49:45) Who are the superstars in Esports? (53:03) As an investor, what are the biggest challenges he sees with gaming in terms of growth? Opportunities? (55:00) How to optimize these players bodies to play at their highest level. (59:00) How big will this thing get? (1:04:00) Will virtual reality play a part in gaming? (1:06:20) What was his experience like working under Steve Jobs? (1:08:55) The moment he decided to sell his company to Apple and his selling pitch to Steve Jobs. (1:11:50) Does he have his hands in multiple businesses? (1:19:02) Mind Pump: The exclusive fitness programmers for Esports? (1:22:47) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Andy Miller (@amiller) Twitter (@king_babybay) Instagram San Francisco Shock (@SFShock) Twitter Tyler Blevins (@ninja) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Felix Grey **FREE Shipping & FREE Returns** NRG ESPORTS G Fuel Energy Formula This 26-year-old makes $500,000 every month playing 'Fortnite' in his bedroom — here's how he does it San Francisco Overwatch Roster Reveal - YouTube Apple acquires mobile ad company Quattro Wireless Hometap CLICK MANAGEMENT AND NRG ESPORTS ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF "CLICK" The explosive growth of eSports
886: How to Conquer Binge Eating, Overcoming Mental Hurdles, Avoiding Weed Hangovers & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes & Facebook Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to conquer binge eating, the biggest mental hurdles they have had to overcome, what they would pursue with all the time in the world and no other life restrictions and if there is such thing as a weed hangover. Catrina “Patient Zero”: The guys are all sick at the same time, time to bust out the cold busting Organifi remedies. (4:52) Mind Pump Weekend Update: The special bond of family: Adam’s mom gets married! (11:20) Justin has family visit from out of town. (17:30) Sal watches Harry Potter movies with his kids. (18:09) Pumpsgiving: The Ultimate Feast thanks to Butcher Box. (19:14) FDA Approves Cannabis For Brain Cancer Treatment. (20:58) Cannabis use is associated with reduced prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A cross-sectional study. (24:16) The stigma of cannabis and the War on Drugs. (28:17) The Starbucks Generation: The change in climate how kids how consume caffeine. (35:19) New trend alert! Nose Warmers. (40:12) #Quah question #1 – How to conquer binge eating? Any advice? (42:17) #Quah question #2 – What are the biggest mental hurdles you have had to overcome in your life? (55:50) #Quah question #3 – If you had all the time in the world and no other life restrictions, what would you like to immerse yourself in and learn more about? (1:08:56) #Quah question #4 – Is there such thing as a weed hangover? (1:18:46) People Mentioned: Julianna Marie Photography (@photosbyjmp) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** Butcher Box **FREE Bacon, 2 Ribeye’s, $10 off + Free Shipping on Your First Order!** The Good Dad Project - When a Father Commits Suicide DEA Schedules Insys Therapeutics’ Syndros (Dronabinol Oral Solution) As Schedule II Drug Big Pharma's anti-marijuana stance aims to squash the competition, activists say Cannabis use is associated with reduced prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A cross-sectional study Marijuana Is Now Legal In Canada -- Here's Why The U.S. Will Not Be Far Behind Ned **15% off first purchase** Eaze **Use code MINDPUMP for $20 off + FREE delivery with your first order (Available only in CA)** Nose warmers are now a thing, and we totally want one The Mask of Masculinity: How Men Can Embrace Vulnerability, Create Strong Relationships and Live Their Fullest Lives – Book by Lewis Howes
885: Shawn Ray
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with the controversial 1990s bodybuilder Shawn Ray. The birth of the Mass Monsters: Shawn shares his origin story. (3:25) How the artistry of bodybuilding was lost in the 90s. (9:29) The end of the “beauty of symmetry” in bodybuilding. (11:50) The evolution of the chemistry in bodybuilding. (14:06) When did he make the decision to get into anabolic steroids? (15:48) How you don’t get better with age on steroids. (19:30) The development of the different categories in bodybuilding. (23:10) The Anti-Fitness Idea: The Global Mainstream look of Fitness. (26:20) Did the pharmacology of bodybuilding change and evolve training programs? (27:20) How has social media impacted “being a student of the game?” (30:05) The influx of the “Age of Influencers” at bodybuilding conventions. (34:56) The conspiracy effect of judging in bodybuilding. (37:09) Own Your Shit: Why he is anti-trainer. (41:03) The Puss-ification of Bodybuilding: How the training has changed. (49:07) Why getting away from the gym did wonders for his physique and psyche. (55:01) What does the future of bodybuilding look like? (59:57) Will we see bodybuilding in the Olympics? (1:05:07) What are the biggest risks facing the sport today? (1:06:40) The “Negative Nancy” mentality of Flex Wheeler. (1:10:25) During his career, did he build any lifelong friendships/relationships? Poke fun at? (1:16:28) The fragile ego mindset of bodybuilders. (1:19:10) How his passion drives his actions. (1:24:20) How the Arnold Classic has disrupted the industry and dominated. (1:27:19) Shawn Ray the businessman and storyteller. (1:31:00) Can he see a person and tell if they are on anabolic steroids? (1:40:11) The surprise daughter story explained. (1:47:35) The transition from bodybuilder to dad. Does he find himself protective over his children? (1:54:25) Idiot savant: The Kai Greene story. (1:57:36) Will we ever see another bodybuilder go mainstream? (2:07:02) The appeal/clout of The Rock and other celebrities promoting bodybuilding. (2:14:05) Why he walked away from bodybuilding. (2:17:27) Featured Guest/People Mentioned: Shawn Ray (@shawnrayifbbpro) Instagram Shawn Ray Fitness Shawn Ray TV - YouTube Ronnie Coleman (@ronniecoleman8) Instagram Dorian Yates (@thedorianyates) Instagram Phil Heath (@philheath) Instagram Flex Wheeler ® | Official (@officialflexwheeler) Instagram Dexter "The Blade" Jackson (@mrolympia08) Instagram Mr Olympia Jay Cutler (@jaycutler) Instagram Lee "Hercules" Haney (@lee_haney_official) Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) Twitter Asia Monet Ray (@asiamonetray) Instagram Kai Greene (@kaigreene) Instagram Shawn Rhoden (@flexatronrhoden) Instagram Dwayne Johnson (@therock) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ OFF!! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Episode 865: Stan Efferding: The World's Strongest Bodybuilder BREAKING: The Dallas McCarver Autopsy Has Been Released Bigger (2018) - IMDb FLEX WHEELER shares NINJA TURTLE accident before OLYMPIA 1997 SWOLE O'clock Arnold Sports Festival Bodybuilders Plead Guilty In Gruesome Slay Shawn Ray Calls Out Mike O'Hearn On Steroids - YouTube Black Panther (2018) - IMDb
884: When Cardio Prevents Muscle Gain, How to Train for Maximum Muscle Separation, Lower Back Protecting Squat & Overhead Press Strategies & MORE
Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about of it is better for muscle development to add weight and barely make the prescribed rep range or add no weight but max the rep range for weighted dips and pull-ups, if pickup games of basketball tell the body to not to build muscle, how much lumbar extension is too much when performing a barbell squat or overhead press and how to train to achieve muscle separation. Technology has us spoiled. (3:53) The transition when you became attached to the internet. (6:07) Was Sal an easy target growing up with his love for books and reading? (9:45) The misconception of being a “dumb jock.” How we create stereotypes. (13:50) Caption This! Giveaway Winners! (16:53) Fostering an environment of being purpose driven and belief in what you are doing. (18:16) Start with Why and the power of self-improvement through fitness. (23:07) Will you benefit the most pre or post workout from consuming caffeine? (26:28) The benefits of turmeric & Organifi Green Juice to optimize your immune system. (32:00) Many dietary supplements contain unapproved, dangerous ingredients, study finds. (33:50) The dark side of the supplement market. (38:53) #Quah question #1 – Is it better for muscle development to add weight and barely make the prescribed rep range or add no weight but max the rep range for weighted dips and pull-ups? (45:04) #Quah question #2 – Will playing pickup games of basketball tell the body not to build muscle? (54:20) #Quah question #3 – How much lumbar extension is too much when performing a barbell squat or overhead press? (1:00:40) #Quah question #4 – How does one train to achieve muscle separation? (1:08:32) People Mentioned: Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Branch Warren (@thebranchwarren) Instagram Dexter "The Blade" Jackson (@mrolympia08) Instagram Phil Heath (@philheath) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Organifi **Code “mindpump” for 20% off** MAPS Fitness Products October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ off!! Start with Why: : How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action - Book by Simon Sinek Post-exercise Caffeine Helps Muscles Refuel Effects of Caffeine on Muscle Glycogen Utilization and the Neuroendocrine Axis during Exercise Mind Pump Episode 875: Stephen Cabral Dietary Supplements Can Contain Viagra, Steroids, or Worse Tainted Products Marketed as Dietary Supplements List Mind Pump Episode 580: Mike Matthews Bodybuilding & Weight Loss Supplements Online - Legion Mind Pump TV - YouTube How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) – Mind Pump TV Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump How to do a PROPER Plank - YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
883: The Truth About Fat Burners, the Best Way to Conduct Group Fitness Classes, the Pros & Cons of Low Rep Isolation Movements & MORE
MAPS Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mindpumpmedia.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to not feel like a hypocrite when running boot camps, the pros and cons to going into business alone or with a partner, how to approach isolation exercises when training in a low rep range and their opinion on using CLA and L-Carnitine as an aid to burning fat. Want to get Justin to do something, make it a game and time him. (5:07) The Singularity. Sal’s son new school project: Podcaster. (6:38) The most brilliant writing ever, Big Mouth. (13:40) Adam making nervous bets. (17:10) Bradley Martyn bruising Adam’s ego and the fallout from it. (20:02) A way to give back and communicate with your audience, Instagram Q&A. (28:44) The tremendous amount of time that is wasted due to inefficiency in various markets and online platforms like Thrive Market that are disrupting them. (30:50) Letting the fox in the hen house. Amazon’s control over all brands. (39:45) Is Walmart too big to fail? The needed competition with Amazon. (41:58) Robots and AI taking over and doing amazing things. (43:40) Way too addictive: Skinny Dipped almonds. (48:35) The guys share their favorite scary movies. (49:58) #Quah question #1 - How can I not feel like a hypocrite when running boot camps? (53:25) #Quah question #2 - What would you say are the pros and cons to going into business alone or with a partner? (1:10:06) #Quah question #3 - How do you approach isolation exercises when training in a low rep range? (1:23:40) #Quah question #4 – Do you have an opinion on using CLA and L-Carnitine as an aid to burning fat? (1:30:58) People Mentioned: Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn) Instagram Dr. Michael Ruscio (@drruscio) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Ben Pakulski ® | Official (@bpakfitness) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Dr. Justin Brink (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram Links/Products Mentioned: Skinny Dipped **Enter the code “MINDPUMP” for 20% off** Thrive Market **Free 1 month membership, 25% off first order Plus free shipping on orders of $49 or more** October Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic ½ OFF! **Code “BLACK50” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Projects Big Mouth | Netflix Official Site Largest Organic Retailers in North America Pizza Hut is working on self-driving delivery trucks The Rocky Theme takes this Boston Dynamics Atlas robot parkour video to the next level of hilarity Maps Prime Pro Bundle - Mind Pump How to Win at the Sport of Business: If I Can Do It, You Can Do It – Book by Mark Cuban Mind Pump Free Resources