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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579: Isometrics & Plyos as Trigger Sessions, Addressing Eating Disorders, Working the Floor as a Trainer & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about Isometrics and plyos for trigger sessions, tactics for "working the floor" as a trainer, advice for clients with eating disorders and how being in Mind Pump compares to being in a band. Guys talk about their weekends (4:15) Sal takes his kids to the Monterey Bay Aquarium Adam goes to see Sam Hunt Adam used to "chew" Justin updates on his chickens Kids and Social Media / Hiring people in the future using it (20:00) Mind Pump having One Day Flash Sale this Thursday! (43:45) Sign up for 30 Days of Coaching to register Organifi Contest ideas? Quah question #1 – Would different styles of plyometric and isometric training be good for trigger sessions? (47:07) Trigger sessions frequency builders Use to perfect form, ranges of motion Prioritize around goal Quah question #2 – Can you guys explain some of your tactics that made you successful on the floor (big box gyms)? (57:00) Use how to use the front desk Learn how to use intercom Quah question #3 – Have you worked with clients with eating disorders? (1:10:15) Make them feel comfortable Quah question #4 – Justin, how does being in Mind Pump compare being in a band? (1:18:28) Chemistry Related Links/Products Mentioned Organifi Coupon Code "mindpump" Unplugged: Evolve from Technology to Upgrade Your Fitness, Performance, & Consciousness - Brian MacKenzie and Dr. Andy Galpin (book) Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked - Adam Alter (book) People Mentioned: Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) | Twitter Ja Rule (@Ruleyork) · Twitter Philip H. Anselmo (@philiphanselmo) | Twitter Tom Cruise (@TomCruise) | Twitter Sam Hunt (@samhuntmusic) • Instagram Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) | Twitter/Instagra Tom Bilyeu (@TomBilyeu) · Twitter Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) · Twitter Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) · Twitter Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
578: The Path to Achieving Optimal Health
This episode covers a variety of subjects but the the overarching topic for most of the episode is achieving optimal health. Sal, Adam & Justin talk about focusing on the root cause of why disease develops in the first place, the necessity of providing the nutrition the body needs for optimal function, clearing the mind and the benefits of getting out in nature. Guys talk about “beef” (2:07) Pidgin language Cannabinoid deficiency syndrome / Adam gives update on his Vitamin D levels (5:28) Address root cause Too much of anything can be bad Guys talk the path to optimal health (17:15) Sal’s tells story of one of his clients Disconnect of communication with doctors “Wellness” manager Animal health Focus on creating optimal environment Nutrition Exercise Sleep State of mind – “flow state” Lose track of time Final thoughts on the future of the business (59:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned The Get Down | Netflix Official Site Hawaiian Pidgin & Slang – Moving To Hawaii Cannabinoid deficiency syndrome (Instagram post by @mindpumpsal) Effects of Vitamin D Deficiency – Healthline (website) Training Slate (Website) Pill-Popping Pets (article) Eerie Time-Lapse of Bug-Eating Plants | Short Film Showcase (YouTube) ‘Blue Mind’ explores the calming effect that water has on people (article) The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performance - Steven Kotler (book) Organifi People Mentioned: Dr. Justin Brink Dr. Michael Ruscio Joe Rogan Jamie Wheel Steven Kotler Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
577: Benefits of Resistance Band, Relieving Knee Pain, Transitioning to Online Coaching & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about advice they would give to trainers that are trying to transition into online coaching, thoughts about resistance bands, trainers with only a certification giving both workout and nutrition advice and correcting tight IT bands are causing knee pain. Foursigmatic Rashi drink Guys talk Game of Thrones (5:39) Justin watches “softcore” porn on Netflix! (10:23) Below Her Mouth Guys talk “cheating” (13:39) “Open” relationships Communication is key Serial monogamy Quah question #1 – What advice would you give to trainers who are trying to transition into online coaching? (45:24) Build library of content Have platform set up to scale properly Use social media a lot more Gain and attract people Build your network/community Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on resistance bands? (1:00:16) LOVE! In all their programs Don’t cause as much damage as weights Use to target sticking points in compound lifts Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on trainers, only with a certification, giving out training and nutritional advice? Does having a degree trump self-obtained knowledge in your opinion? (1:08:06) Learn through experience Apprenticeship Hunger and desire to learn is key Quah question #4 – Tight IT bands are causing knee pain, what can you do to relive it? Foam rolling is not working. (1:19:06) Weakness/imbalance in the hips Need to address root cause of pain Foam roll into MAPS PRIME PRO Related Links/Products Mentioned Get that Reishi Elixir that Sal loves Coupon code – “mindpump” Below Her Mouth | Netflix Is Serial Monogamy Worth Pursuing? (article) SEX AT DAWN : HOW WE MATE WHY WE STRAY & WHAT IT MEANS - Christopher Ryan; Cacilda Jetha (book) RUBBERBANDITZ RESISTANCE BAND SET MAPS PRIME PRO MAPS Prime Pro (MPTv YouTube Series) Organifi Coupon Code "mindpump" Foursigmatic Coupon Code "mindpump" Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
576: Bringing Symmetry to Different-Sized Muscles, Deloading, Overcoming Fear of Change & MORE
Kimera-Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why humans fear change even if life sucks, transitioning from bodybuilding to functional training, deloading and how to correct two arms that are different-sized. Sal/Adam talk about a recent trip to LA / Adam loses train of thought (3:04) Tom Bilyeu Luke Storey Jay Ferruggia LA Style Christina Rice Justin talks about updating the website / His big meeting (19:55) Sal/Adam talk about Uber driver that nearly killed them (21:24) Talk about Tom Bilyeu’s mansion (24:15) Sal talks about the probiotic from Organifi / Adam using Brain.fm (31:00) Quah question #1 – Why we do we as humans fear change? (34:18) Comfort Security Need to “re-frame” your mindset Quah question #2 – Any suggestions for 6’2”, 250 lb. bodybuilder trying to transition into functional fitness? (47:46) Mental Don’t attach yourself to the way you look MAPS Prime S.A.I.D principle - Specific Adaptation to Imposed Demands Quah question #3 – What do you think about deload weeks and do you implement them into your own routines? (59:03) Should be scheduled when you hit a peak Quah question #4 – Both arms are the same strength, but left-arm significantly smaller than right. Have you seen this before? What can he do? (1:07:09) Unilateral movements Modify exercises Trigger sessions on the smaller arm Build up frequency Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
575: Modius for Fat Loss with Tom Bilyeu & Dr. Jason McKeown
Tom Bilyeu & Dr. Jason McKeown came to the Mind Pump Media Studio to discuss Modius, a device that uses a non-invasive, drug-free method of stimulation to activate the vestibular nerve, indicating to your body that it is physically active & moving its set point for body fat down. There is a lot of science behind it but that doesn't keep Sal, Adam & Justin from having a healthy degree of skepticism and ask probing questions about the safety and long-term effectiveness of the device. You can learn more about Modius at www.modiushealth.com. They discuss the acquisition of Whole Foods by Amazon (6:02) Culture clashes How did the event go for Modius? (15:37) Long-run Medical device – futuristic set of headphones How this was invented and how it works? (21:50) Minimal risk Non-invasive surgery How does their implant work? (28:05) Activates vestibular nerve Like a glass of red wine Different settings What studies have they done with it? (34:23) Provisional studies Short/long-term Metabolic rate What concerns come to their mind? (37:15) Metabolism adapt What have we done to change our set point? (43:00) What other things are the hypothalamus used for? (47:30) Could we expect growth of the hypothalamus because it’s being over-stimulated? (49:15) Do we see any change in muscle mass? (50:23) How long has Tom been using it? (55:45) What are the numbers telling us? What can people expect? (56:24) Could this device make people less active? Health benefits? (58:13) Quick fix? Step into the healthy lifestyle Are we going to see any increases in side effects? (1:04:00) World’s worst infomercial (1:05:38) Negative feedback loop Alter set point Epigenetics Final thoughts (1:12:50) Guys going to test it out Full money back guarantee Discounts when sharing information Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
574: Learning to Enjoy Vegetables, Sand Bag Training for Muscle Development & Fat Loss, Cycling Protein & Other Supplements & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about cycling and cycling other supplements such as creatine, getting vegetables into the diet, priming & sauna use and sandbag training for muscular development and fat burning. Guys talk about “lack” of motivation in millennials (5:15) Sink or crush Avoid tough situations Guys talk Organifi green juice supplementation (18:50) Justin talks about “taking care” of one of his chickens (21:03) Quah question #1 – How often should you cycle supplements? (34:20) Protein cycling Creatine Feel like over consuming/no added benefits – get off Quah question #2 – Can’t eat vegetables and has to blend to consume. Is this a bad way to consume vegetables? (45:37) Be mindful Appreciate flavor Bad memories/relationship with them Chewing food very important Quah question #3 – On the days he uses the sauna after training, should he post-Prime after training or after the sauna? (56:33) Do directly after training Heat depresses the central nervous system Quah question #4 – Thoughts of sandbag training for both muscular development and fat burning? (59:20) Functionally driven Rounded back lifting Related Links/Products Mentioned Millennials show lack of motivation (article) Organifi (website) Coupon code – “mindpump” for 20% off Fasting for Longevity: 9 Questions for Dr. Valter D. Longo - Blue Zones (article) Horny Goat Weed: An Herb for Low Libido, Erectile Dysfunction, ED (article) MAPS Prime People Mentioned: Dennis Rodman Michael Jordan Scottie Pippen Mark Mastrov Dr. Valter Longo Ben Pakulski Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
573: Using Light Therapy to Increase Testosterone, Fade Scars & Stretch Marks, Improve Skin Tone & Texture & Improve Athletic Performance with Joovv Co-Founders Scott Nelson & Justin Strahan
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Joovv co-founders Scott Nelson & Justin Strahan. Joovv specializes in red light/infrared technology that seems to have a multitude of health benefits. Studies have shown that light therapy can increase testosterone levels, fade scars & stretch marks, improve skin tone & texture, aid in weight loss, reduce joint pain & inflammation and improve athletic performance. Everyone at Mind Pump is putting it to the test with one of their full body units and the results will be discussed in an upcoming episode. Want to join us in this test? Joovv makes it easy with a 60-day money back guarantee. Go to www.joovv.com/mindpump for $25 off your purchase. How did they start their company? (5:30) Justin’s wife got him into red light therapy Wavelength, the intensity of light They talk about what red light was used for? (9:20) Health conditions In the studies you do see, do you see an individual variance between the people that use it? (12:00) What is red light? (13:25) Enhances cellular function How much red light do we get from sunlight? (16:22) Near-infrared Any damaging effects from near infrared therapy? (17:35) No tanning effect How are people using it now? (18:25) Aid with recovery Increase testosterone Skin Issues Different protocols? Hacks you have played with? Their opinion of infrared saunas? (24:10) How deep does this light penetrate? (28:20) What are the exciting studies they have seen? (32:25) What does a typical treatment look like? (36:40) How long have the guy's been in business? (37:15) Started in the beauty realm Bio-hackers took it to a new level Professional athletes 60 day no hassle return policy What can people expect in the short/long term with the benefits from red light therapy? (40:18) What different devices do they have? / How do they use them in their own lives? (41:31) What are the bio-hackers using this therapy for? (50:35) Would you like to be coached by Sal, Adam & Justin? You can get 30 days of virtual coaching from them for FREE at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Go to foursigmatic.com/mindpump and use the discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Also includes 20% if you purchase! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
572: The Vegan Advantage, Sensitive Topics & Becoming a Better Trainer
Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about going vegan, their most sensitive topic to discuss and the moment they got on the path to becoming the trainers they are today. Sal talks cordyceps (3:10) Four Sigmatic Pre-workout gains Endurance workouts Stamin Sucralose and FDA daily intake / Pre-workouts (12:20) FDA Guidelines Gut impact Adam talks Atomic Blonde, other films (21:17) Kingsman: The Secret Service Pacific Rim Adam listens to books at 3x speed! (25:33) Forces him to get into flow state Retains the information better Quah question #1 – What do you say to someone who says going vegan made them feel better? Moderation and balance the better way to go? (31:40) Listen to your body Tracking Be aware of what you are eating Most vegans have to supplement Quah question #2 – What are the hardest/most sensitive topics to discuss on the podcast? (47:10) Sal His children and divorce Puts blame on himself/doing wrong thing Justin Gets defensive when placed in a corner Doesn’t like getting help Adam Seeks out things that make him uncomfortable Open book His work ethic Quah question #3 – Can you pinpoint the moment that made you the trainer you are today? (1:08:21) Sal The purpose behind what he does Being open-minded to training himself Justin Always wanted to improve his performance and others Shadow himself with someone who knows more/master of what they do Adam Got an offer for promotion below his self-worth No one can influence his self-growth/improvement Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
571: The Truth About Test Boosters, Staying Healthy & Injury Free, Pros & Cons of Dairy & MORE
Kimera-Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the efficacy of test boosters,friends that don't listen to advice and what to do, the good, bad and ugly about dairy and body maintenance protocols to stay healthy & injury free. Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
570: Ben Pakulski & Alvin Brown on Phasing Training & Diet, Cardio & Muscle Gain, Intra-Set Stretching for Muscle Growth, Sleep Hacks & MORE
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Ben Pakulski and Alvin Brown about cortisol resistance, phasing workouts, eating according to workout phase, cardio and muscle gain, breathing, intra-set stretching, sleep, gratitude, being present and much more. Check out Ben's Muscle Expert Podcast and his website at www.benpakulski.com. Ben puts Adam through workout (4:48) Ben talks about working with Hany Rambod (7:30) Consistently over trained Body always inflamed Did Ben ever experience adrenal fatigue? (10:12) Cortisol resistance, what does he think about it? (13:00) Beast Mode Blood sugar dip Reduce exposure to what you are resistant to Sleep quality Guys talk mindset How does Ben train now? (22:50) What is his opinion on hypertrophy stimulus? (25:00) Eating protocol Ben explains AMPK and mTOR (29:00) Regulating energy balance Based on your goal How does he manage his stress? (31:25) Breathing patterns intra-workout Ben talks about a study he conducted for loaded intra-workout stretching (34:20) Muscle fiber hypertrophy Muscle fiber hyperplasia How is the weight (muscle) loss going for him? (40:30) Loves training again Eating a lot less Is there anything he is monitoring while losing this muscle? (42:10) Testosterone levels Guys discuss biohacking sleep (45:15) Blackout blinds Keeping room cool No devices about an hour before bed Lights out when the sun goes down Mattress quality Turn Wifi off Ben working with someone to create own mattress Float tanks The guys talk about stress management (59:40) Start/Finish day with gratitude Anxiety How to be more mindful? (1:02:50) Noting state changes Energy beings Extreme sports and athletes Flow state Power of present moment Step out of comfort zone Perception of time Does he have any hacks that he does to stay more present? (1:20:20) How could he have used being present/mindful in his bodybuilding days? Gives advice to bodybuilders. (1:23:00) Take ownership/control of your life Meditation Perception controls your life Have to enjoy the process Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company’s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at www.bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!
569: CrossFit Games Analysis, How to Build Confidence, 3 Ideal Supplements & MORE
Organifi Quah! iTunes review winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the CrossFit games and if CrossFit athletes are the fittest in the world, if they could only take 3 or fewer supplements what they would be, how they built confidence and the dumbest piece of fitness equipment. Guys about fitness freaks of nature (3:50) Genetics Human geniuses CRISPR Guys talk weekend sporting events (12:10) Hall of Fame speeches Usain Bolt’s final race Guys talk Justin’s BIG meeting / Having confidence (16:30) Go do you Adam talks his Green Mint Chocolate Chip Pancakes (22:00) Sal and his family make homemade tomato sauce (24:20) Quah question #1 – Did you guys watch the CrossFit games? Do you think they are truly the fittest in the world? (28:55) What is your definition of fittest? Specialized skill Not a great way to stay/get in shape Approach mentality of it’s a sport Quah question #2 – If you can only take 3 or fewer different supplements, what would they be? (48:00) Adam focusing on vitamin D intake Sal always takes probiotic for gut health Justin drinking green juice lately Ashwagandha Quah question #3 – How did you guys build confidence? (58:30) Adam bullied as a kid Realized people reflecting their own insecurities Justin felt most comfortable/confident through sports Put himself in uncomfortable situations to build himself up Sal was very assertive Oldest of 4 siblings Confidence is self-belief Quah question #4 – What is the dumbest piece of fitness equipment you have purchased? (1:19:15) Body Blade Perform better website Vibrating foam roller Battle Ropes Olympic greens Vertical jump test Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
568: Social Media, Podcasting, Sales & the Business of Fitness
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin dive into social media, podcast trends, fitness sales and the business of fitness. Why is Gary Vee better than us? (2:00) Speaks to the younger generation Genuine Choice of music in YouTube videos Monetization of podcasts (9:05) Segment podcast Take a poll of the forum what podcasts they listen to What makes someone want to share something Influences Growth of YouTube Podcasts Awards / Guys talk awards from their days at 24 Hour Fitness (27:25) Adam won trips to Hawaii 7 times Sal won best seller for the day at a grand opening Guys talk people who made them better trainers The business of Fitness (1:01:00) Start up’s vs. huge tech companies Growth Know your WHY At-home workouts Challenges for prizes Related Links/Products Mentioned Gary Vaynerchuk – YouTube 1. Technology use among seniors (article) Machine intelligence is the future of monetization for Facebook (article) If Podcasts Are the New Blogs, Enjoy the Golden Age While It Lasts (article) The Podcast Consumer 2017 (article) HOW JEFF BEZOS IS HURTLING TOWARD WORLD DOMINATION (article) Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction - Derek Thompson (book) Wash Your Balls!! Axe commercial (YouTube) Number of Americans Who Read Print Newspapers Continues Decline (article) VOTE FOR MIND PUMP!! People’s Choice Best Fitness Podcast Find Your Why: A Practical Guide for Discovering Purpose for You and Your Team - Simon Sinek (book) Peloton (website) Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Get Organifi, certified organic greens, protein, probiotics, etc at www.organifi.com Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off. Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company’s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at www.bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!
567: Squatting TOO Low, Eating & Training According to Cycle, Playing Sports vs Treadmills & Ellipticals & MORE
Organifi Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about squatting too low, how basketball, tennis and vollyball's compares to treadmills & ellipticals, if it be better for women to eat and train according to their cycle and the lowdown about Breatharians, those people who eat and drink nothing but air. Justin the storyteller (3:25) Sal and Adam the Ramblers (7:10) The chemistry between all the guys Transparency Quah question #1 – Is there such a thing as squatting too low? (14:10) Don’t go beyond your body’s end range of motion Test from MAPS Prime Lose contact with PVC pipe What you train, you strengthen Quah question #2 – Do you think it would be better for women to eat and train differently around their cycle? (22:09) Eat more on the days you feel hungry Supplement with evening primrose oil Take multivitamin right around the time they were having their period General nutrient loss Focus on form and range of motion with training Slow things down Listen to your body overall Quah question #3 – Hates the treadmill, but loves doing activities outside with his wife. Does one have more carry over? (35:40) Do what you like Change modalities every couple weeks Body adapts Quah question #4 – Please talk about breatharians. People who only live off the energy of the earth and breathing. When bad things go viral Guys talk with Jordan Harbinger, from the Art of Charm Podcast, about recent episode with Tim Grover (46:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned 110 NFL Brains: A neuropathologist has examined the brains of 111 N.F.L. players — and 110 were found to have C.T.E., the degenerative disease linked to repeated blows to the head. (article) Organifi (website) Discount Code mindpump To get MAPS Prime (website) Evening primrose oil great to help cramps (study) Comparative Effectiveness of a Mindful Eating Intervention to a Diabetes Self-Management Intervention among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study Mindful eating can help weight loss, study shows (article) A couple claimed they learned to live without food, and news outlets ate it up (article) Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable – Tim Grover (book) Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
566: Antiglycolytic Training, Steel Mace & Club Training Adaptations, How Your Sleeping Position Affects Your Posture & MORE
Kimera-Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about antiglycolytic training, T-Nations article on building workouts based on your neurological profile, steel mace and club adaptations and how much sleep affects on posture. Guys talk about taking mind enhancing substances before they record (3:21) Socius plug (7:00) Sal talks about his latest Instagram story regarding post workout time eating window (9:03) The myth you have to replenish glycogen post workout Learn how to listen to your body Adam talks about his “lack” of protein intake (26:38) Targets whole foods first Has been taking a shake every day Organifi Quah question #1 – What do you guys think of anti-glycolytic training? (28:52) Similar to Crossfit Olympic lifting Should not be training to failure Intensity is a tool Quah question #2 – What is your opinion of T-Nation’s article about training right for your profile type? (41:33) Do not have “real time” results yet Stool testing is a snapshot of your gut Listen to your body Quah question #3 – What physical body adaption will you get from steel mace/club training? (49:58) Maintain health and function between foundation workouts Rotational strength Core activation with the steel mace Quah question #4 – How much does your sleep posture affect your imbalances and mobility? (1:03:45) Imbalances causing you to sleep the way you do Sleep is #1 over nutrition and exercise Quality over quantity Meditative walking Related Links/Products Mentioned Socius (website) Sal’s Instagram post (Post workout window) How To Fix Your Gut: 9 Bad Things That Happen When Your Digestion Goes Wrong, How To Hit The Reboot Button & The Best Way To Detox Your Body. (article) Organifi (website) Discount Code - mindpump In China’s Medal Factory, Winners Cannot Quit (article) Train Right for Your Profile Type (T-Nation article) Tools of War: History of Weapons in Medieval Times (book) THE PSYCHOSIS OF SLEEP DEPRIVATION (study) Brain.fm Discount Code - mindpump Artificial Light From Digital Devices Lessens Sleep Quality (study) Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with our newest program, MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts! Have questions for Mind Pump? Each Monday on Instagram (@mindpumpradio) look for the QUAH post and input your question there. (Sal, Adam & Justin will answer as many questions as they can)
565: Chris Algieri- Former WBO World Boxing Champion with Frankie Kimera
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Kimera ambassador, Chris Algieri along with Frankie from Kimera Koffee (www.kimerakoffee.com, "mindpump" at checkout for 10% off). Chris is a former WBO World Boxing Champion and ISKA+WKA World Kickboxing Champion. He fought Manny Pacquiao in Macau, China. This is an entertaining and informative episode that takes you behind the scenes of a world-class fighter. Guys into conversation with Frankie from Kimera Koffee and Chris Algieri (0:00) Chris talks about his time in jail / What made him go into boxing rather than MMA? (4:45) Did he have moments of big learning lessons? (10:00) Best fighters adjust on the fly How does his body feel after a fight? Can he feel when he breaks a fighter? (12:56) In your face all night/pressure fighter What was the most difficult fight for him? (14:53) Many Pac Can you train yourself to take a punch? Is power the last thing to leave a fighter? (17:05) Do you do your own research on a fighter? Or have their team do it? (18:35) Rhythm fighter Frankie Kimera vs. Chris Algieri (20:05) What kind of fitness does one need to be a boxer? (20:58) Compare to soccer midfielder Constant movement and explosive movements What does he see the most wrong with training/nutrition in fighting? (22:51) Cutting water too early Amateur chef Trains other fighters What rules does he follow when working with a fighter on their nutrition? (28:11) Need carbs Water intake Does he work with fighters on the mental side of the fight? (32:00) What does he practice to get into his flow state? (36:00) Avoids his phone Aromatherapy What are his favorite boxers? Did he emulate any one’s style? (39:23) Do promoters make fights to protect their guys? (44:51) What does the future look like for him? (46:41) Career planned out since he was a teenager Kickboxing fight Guys talk about one of their favorite podcast to check out (51:35) The Art of Charm Get our newest program, MAPS Prime Pro, which shows you how to self assess and correct muscle recruitment patterns that cause pain and impede performance and gains. Get it at www.mindpumpmedia.com! Get MAPS Prime, MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Anabolic, MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, the Butt Builder Blueprint, the Sexy Athlete Mod AND KB4A (The MAPS Super Bundle) packaged together at a substantial DISCOUNT at www.mindpumpmedia.com. Make EVERY workout better with MAPS Prime, the only pre-workout you need… it is now available at mindpumpmedia.com Have Sal, Adam & Justin personally train you via video instruction on our YouTube channel, Mind Pump TV. Be sure to Subscribe for updates. Get your Kimera Koffee at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off! Got a beard? Condition your beard with Big Top Beard Company’s natural oils and organic essential oil blends to make it not only feel great but smell amazing! Get Big Top Beard Company products at www.bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off. Add to the incredible brain enhancing effect of Kimera Koffee with www.brain.fm/mindpump 10 Free sessions! Music for the brain for incredible focus, sleep and naps! Please subscribe, rate and review this show! Each week our favorite reviewers are announced on the show and sent Mind Pump T-shirts!