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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491: Future of VR & AI in Fitness, Training with Adrenal Fatigue, Correcting Asymmetrical Recruitment Patterns & MORE
In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Big Top Beard Company (bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about asymmetrical soreness and asymmetrical recruitment patterns, the impact of VR and AI on fitness and Mind Pump, training with adrenal fatigue and how the name Mind Pump was born. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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) Adam's TSA experience (5:06) --United Airlines Debacle --Police Officer body cams --Transparency is key Quah Question #1 - Does asymmetrical soreness indicate asymmetrical imbalances? (25:54) --Use dumbbells to find imbalances --Unilateral training Quah Question #2 – How do you see VR (Virtual Reality) tech and AI (Artificial Intelligence) impacting the fitness industry and Mind Pump? (35:13) --Online coaching exploding --Group training exploding --Devices that can measure how your body reacts to food, etc. instantly --Anything that can be free, will be free Quah Question #3 – What are your thoughts on training with adrenal fatigue? (47:28) --Leaky gut syndrome --Eliminating gluten --Traditional strength training, NEAT, probiotics, no cardio --Eat cooked vegetables Quah Question #4 – How did they come up with the name Mind Pump? (55:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned United Airlines Viral Video (YouTube) MPTv “How to build your butt” series (YouTube) People Mentioned: Robb Wolf Tom Bilyeu
490: How to Win at Sex, Fitness & Life
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss a variety of topics... sex, drugs, fitness, fat loss, etc. and how up your chances at satisfaction in all areas. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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! Guys talk shop about the growth of Mind Pump (2:21) --Realism --Consulting on social media accounts --Being self-aware Real talk about parenting / Childhood memories (18:10) --Sex talk --Drugs --Believe in the magic (ie: Santa Claus, Easter Bunny) --Elf on the shelf --D.A.R.E. What drives the guys / Checking themselves / Real talk (1:06:01) --Helping the less fortunate --Loving yourself --Evaluate your emotions Related Links/Products Mentioned Madonna Complex People Mentioned: Tom Bilyeu Steve Jobs Elon Musk Tony Robbins
489: Identifying & Avoiding Overtraining, Fat Grips for Grip Strength, Horrible Fitness Trends & MORE
Kimera-Quah! iTunes Review Winners! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about avoiding overtraining, using fat grips to improve grip strength, training people who lose motivation and how to get them back on track and current favorite fitness trends and some of the worst fitness trends they have ever seen. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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) Calling a woman a “girl” discussion (1:59) o Identity politics o Sensitivity / being offended o Being manipulated Quah Question #1 – You guys are preaching not running your body into the ground and not over-training, so why the insanity in MAPS Aesthetic: Phase 3 (MAPS Black)? (16:49) o More experienced o Higher volume o Listening to your body and modifying o Run down vs Challenging Quah Question #2 – What is your take on FAT grips for strengthening grip? (28:00) o Isolating strength in that range of motion o Different hand positions / adaptation Quah Question #3 – Have you ever trained someone who has lost motivation for training? How to do counter this and get them back into fitness? (39:00) o Coaching method o Give people options o Laying out expectations Quah Question #4 - What are your worst/favorite fitness trends? (47:43) o Stability equipment as replacement for big lifts o Introduction of circuit training o Vanity o Men’s/Women's Bodybuilding/Physique competitions o Functional patterns o Mobility trends o Functional / Holistic practices Related Links/Products Mentioned “Sick of people calling women girls” (Article) The silent epidemic of male suicide (Medical Journal article) Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (study) Wim Hof Method Certification (Mind Pump Media) Sal Di Stefano (Instagram) – “A Healthy Brain is Essential for a Healthy Mind” (post from April 10, 2017)
488: Jamie Wheal- Stealing Fire Co-Author on Optimizing Human Performance
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin interview Jamie Wheal, Executive Director of Flow Genome Project (flowgenomeproject.com) and Co-Author of Stealing Fire (stealingfirebook.com) and dive into fascinating and controversial subjects including using psychedelics to induce flow states. Jamie is a leading expert on the neuro-physiology of human performance. His work ranges from Fortune 500 companies like Cisco, Google, and Nike, to the U.S. Naval War College and Red Bull. He combines a background in expeditionary leadership, wilderness medicine and surf rescue, with over a decade advising high-growth companies on strategy, execution and leadership. He speaks to diverse and high-performing communities such as Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO), Summit Series, and MaiTai Global on the intersection of science and high performance. At the Flow Genome Project, he leads a team of the world’s top scientists, athletes and artists dedicated to mapping the genome of the peak-performance state known as Flow. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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 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! Does Jaime think we are just scratching the surface regarding micro dosing with top athletes/performers? / Explain difference between micro dose and regular dose of psychedelics? (1:18) What does science say on micro dosing, museum dosing and massive dosing? Are there studies showing the differences? (2:40) Mob mentality discussion (13:56) What are the things that have stuck with him from his experiences at Burning Man? (17:50) What is the hedonic calendar? How did he come up with it? (20:31) o How important that we have checks and balances? What is the newest science out regarding psychedelics? (28:48) o What experiences has he heard from people doing for first time? Did any ideas change since writing the book? o Any push back from community? Altered states of economy discussion (39:00) o Antidepressants o Porn Advanced learning discussion (47:56) o Navy Seals / Float tanks o A.I. o What does he see in the next 25 years that people will trip off on? What is the difference between psychedelics? (1:00:15) o LSD vs. Psilocybin mushrooms o Nootropics tribe How did get connected with Steven Kotler? (1:11:30) o How was it working with him? o What was their drive to write about this topic? What are his hopes regarding psychedelics and their legal usage? o Athletes using them to increase performance? How does Jaime communicate this topic to kids? (1:23:02) What is next for Steven? (1:27:07) o Pop-up locations o Recapture the Rapture (next book)
487: Best Deadlift Grip, Postnatal Recovery, Biggest Mistake New Trainers Make & MORE
Big Top Beard Company Quah! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Big Top Beard Company (bigtopbeardcompany.com, code "mindpump" for 33% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about postnatal recovery, the best deadlift grip, the biggest mistake they see new trainers make and the keys to being happy. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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) Signs the guys are getting older / Staying up on new trends (1:03) Quah Question #1: Postnatal recovery tips once clear for exercise? (15:39) o Focusing on core stability / Reactivation of muscles o Isometric work / Focus on tension and reconnection o Listen to your body o Pre-phase MAPS Anabolic / MAPS Anywhere without AMP sessions Quah Question #2 – Best deadlift grips? (29:32) o Hook grip – Pro/Cons o Wrist wraps – Pro/Cons o Over/Under – Pro/Cons o Over/Over – Pro/Cons Quah Question #3 – Biggest mistake they see new trainers making? / Their biggest mistakes? (39:23) o Intensity driven o High turnover rate o Don’t believe in their own value Quah Question #4 – What is the key to being happy? (51:27) o Do things that are easy o Emotional / Mental component o Meaning / Purpose o Perspective / Silver lining / Battling ego Related Links/Products Mentioned Deactivation of hip flexors / Stomach vacuums videos (MPTv on YouTube) What is a doula? Odd’s you need a C-section (article) Risk of children born through C-section (study) Using wrist wraps causes recruitment patterns (article) Wim Hof Method Certification Signup (Mind Pump Media Center) Men who are married live longer than men who are single (Harvard study) Blue zone’s: Friends Nourish the Mind and Body (article) People Mentioned: Layne Norton - @biolayne (Instagram) Build a stronger grip for the better deadlift and stronger hands (article) Wim Hoff - @iceman_hof (Instagram) Wim Hof Method (website) Justin Wren – @TheBigPygmy (Instagram) Redemption Shot: Justin Wren’s path from drug addict to the Congo (article)
486: Achieving Maximum Gains with Minimum Effort
In a world where slick marketing and dramatic promises capture people's attention and dollars, are people really directing their time money and effort into those things that matter most and produce the most benefit in their lives? In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin explore how to get the most out of your time and dollars, whether it be to build muscle or just to enjoy life. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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, Mind Pump's first official sponsor, at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% 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!
486: Achieving Maximum Gains with the Minimum Effort
In a world where slick marketing and dramatic promises capture people's attention and dollars, are people really directing their time money and effort into those things that matter most and produce the most benefit in their lives? In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin explore how to get the most out of your time and dollars, whether it be to build muscle or just to enjoy life. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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, Mind Pump's first official sponsor, at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% 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!
485: Fruit Sugar vs Other Sugar, Protein Fasting, Building Functional Muscle & MORE
Kimera-Quah! iTunes Review Winners In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Kimera Koffee (kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how an athlete can gain functional muscle mass unlike a bodybuilder, tips to stay on heels throughout entire standard barbell squat, the difference between sugar from fruit and other sugar and how many grams of protein you should aim for when protein "fasting." Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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) Guys talk about psychedelics / Good or bad? / Masturbation on the rise? (4:39) Quah Question #1 - How can an athlete gain functional muscle mass unlike a bodybuilder? (23:19) Quah Question #2 - Any tips how to stay on heels the entire duration of barbell squat? (38:05) Quah Question #3 - Is sugar from fruit different from any other sugar? (48:58) Quah Question #4 - How many grams of protein should you aim for protein fasting? (58:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Article regarding masturbation among US adolescents Sexy athlete bundle (MAPS GREEN/BLACK) MPTv Mind Pump 30 days of coaching 57 Names of Sugar Your brain on sugar (article) Robb Wolf video post on chocolate (Instagram) - Posted April 4th, 2017 Robb Wolf interview with Mind Pump - Ep. 482 Fasting mimicking diet (study) People Mentioned: Robb Wolf (Instagram) @dasrobbwolf
484: Optimizing Performance & Health in Times of Stress
The fitness industry is great at pumping people up, pushing for more intensity and equating success and moving forward with how hard you push. However, is this the best way to optimize performance, health and even your gains in the gym, especially if you are pushing yourself in multiple areas? Probably not. In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin talk about how to optimize your performance and health and maintain balance in times of stress. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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, Mind Pump's first official sponsor, at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% 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!
483: Maintaining Muscle While Losing Fat, Go-To Travel Foods, Working Out Fasted & 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 advantages or disadvantages of working out fasted, whether it is harder to give up coffee, sugar or alcohol, best tips for losing fat while maintaining (or gaining) muscle mass and go to travel foods. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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) The guys talk about being interviewed by other podcasts / Taking a backseat to the interviewee / Their place in the cube and on trips (1:35) Quah Question #1 - Is there an advantage to eat before working out? (15:33) Quah Question #2 - What's harder for the guys to give up...coffee, sugar or alcohol? (24:05) Quah Question #3 - Best tips to lose fat while maintaining muscle mass? (33:40) Quah Question #4 - What is the guys go to food(s) while traveling? (41:16) Related Links/Products Mentioned (Study mentioned by Sal from his Instagram) @mindpumpsal posted March 28th, 2017 (Study for Dr. Rhonda Patrick's website) Mind Pump 30 Days of Coaching Mind Pump TV (YouTube) People Mentioned: How to do Your 20's - The Travel, Life Hacking, Entrepreneurial and Freedom Loving Podcast by Travis Marziani Dr. Rhonda Patrick @foundmyfitness (Instagram) Dominic D'Agostino @DominicDAgosti2 (Instagram) Dr. Layne Norton @biolayne (Instagram)
482: Robb Wolf on Ancestral Health, Evolutionary Biology & MORE
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin travel to Robb Wolf and discuss a variety of topics... autoimmune disease, protein/water fasting, Ancestral Health, epigenetics, evolutionary biology, Artificial Sweeteners, eating disorders, keto and more. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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, Mind Pump's first official sponsor, at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% 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! Robb talks about his background (Paleo) /Autoimmune explosion (5:59) Why does Robb feel the Paleo diet seems to work with autoimmune disorders? (14:05) Robb talks about gluten and the communities behind it (21:03) What is protein fasting and why is it a good idea? (44:33) Do we need to hyper hydrate? (50:38) How does Robb get someone going in the right direction (health wise)? (54:24) Obesity/diabetes epidemic – Addiction to food discussion (58:40) High endurance athletes and their inability to tone it down / Beat themselves up What are Robb’s thoughts on artificial sweeteners? (1:22:45) Robb talks about how he lives his life / What we can do to make small changes in our lives (1:30:14) Why is Robb so motivated in the field of Paleo? (1:36:33) Mind Pump goes to PaleoF(x) – Robb gives them his rundown of the event and what to expect (1:37:05) Mind Pump asks, what has Robb done? / Final thoughts (1:41:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Moral Minds – Marc Hauser (book) Dr. Terry Wahl’s interview with Mind Pump Ep. 385 Water Logged – Tim Noakes (book) Charlie Foundation Adam Richman (Man vs. Food) – Kitchen Sink Challenge Zach Bitter interview with Mind Pump Ep. 367 Dunning/Kruger Effect Wired to Eat – Robb Wolf (book) Robb Wolf’s website Paleo F(x) People Mentioned: Max Planck Dr. Terry Wahls Valter Lungo Chris Kresser Adam Richman (Man vs. Food) Paul Chek Zach Bitter David Perlmutter Mark Sisson Chris Masterjohn
481: Adding Barbell Snatches to Workout, Disengaging Lats During Military Press & Explaining Fasting & Food Tracking to Children
Kimera-Quah! iTunes Review Winners! 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 there are no barbell snatches in MAPS programs, how to prevent over-engagement of lats when doing military press and explaining fasting and food tracking to children and teens in an image conscious world. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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)
480: Paul Chek- Controversial Fitness Pioneer on Fitness, Health & the Meaning of Life
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin interview Paul Chek of the C.H.E.K. Institute. Paul is an internationally-renowned expert in the fields of corrective and high-performance exercise kinesiology. For over twenty-five years, Paul’s unique, holistic approach to treatment and education has changed the lives of countless people worldwide. By treating the body as a whole system and finding the root cause of a problem, Paul has been successful where traditional approaches have consistently failed. Paul is a sought-after presenter and has consulted for organizations such as the Chicago Bulls, Australia’s Canberra Raiders, New Zealand’s Auckland Blues, the US Air Force Academy and other elite organizations. Get access to a free lesson at www.chekinstitute.com/mindpumphlc Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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, Mind Pump's first official sponsor, at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% 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! Get Holistic Lifestyles Coach Level 1 Online- FIRST LESSON FREE HERE! Introduction to discussion with Paul Chek (8:24) Ego is the enemy (9:49) What does Paul think of people’s perception of him? (16:34) Paul talks about all the things he originated and got no credit for – ie: gut health, bulletproof coffee and the swiss ball (26:00) How did Paul get into the wellness/fitness industry? How his childhood/military/boxing days changed his life? (29:34) What advice does Paul give a team/athlete he takes on? (52:52) Paul talks about flow state (1:03:21) Chek Institute: Coach programs, Training programs and courses offered / Becoming a Chek Practitioner (1:13:28) Not selling out and sticking to his principles (1:17:00) What is Paul doing with social media to keep up with Generation Z? (1:31:20) What are some key things someone can take away from Paul’s knowledge? / 4 day rotation diet / Program design (1:39:36) What frustrates Paul the most about the state of the fitness industry? (1:51:21) Does Paul communicate differently depending on who he is talking to? (2:03:32) Discussion into dogmas / Final thoughts (2:05:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Chek Institute Special for Mind Pump listeners! Get Holistic Lifestyles Coach Level 1 Online (First course for FREE!) Old school Swiss ball training video (Paul Chek) Nutrition: A Holistic Approach – Rudolf Hauschka (book) How to Eat, Move and be Healthy! – Paul Chek (book) Movement that Matters – Paul Chek (book) Huston Smith – The Roots of Fundamentalism (Documentary) Paul Chek vs. David Driscoll Debate People Mentioned: Dr. Clifford Oliver Ben Greenfield Mike Salemi Daniel Siegel Laird Hamilton David Driscoll
479: Fasting Mistakes, Static Hold Training, Dealing with Panic Attacks, Anxiety & Depression & 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 greatest strength being greatest weakness, dealing with panic attacks, incorrect ways to fast and static hold training. Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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)
478: Justin Wren- The Big Pygmy- From the MMA to the Congo
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin interview Justin Wren, MMA fighter and humanitarian. Justin has a fascinating story of being bullied, becoming a professional fighter and then finding his mission to help the Pygmies in the Congo. Justin is inviting you to help solve the world's water crisis. Many people around the world lack the most basic of human needs, clean drinking water. Make a donation at www.water4.org/watermark. ALSO check out Justin's video on Mind Pump TV (YouTube). Get our newest program, Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics (KB4A), which provides full expert workout programming to sculpt and shape your body using kettlebells. Only $7 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, Mind Pump's first official sponsor, at www.kimerakoffee.com, code "mindpump" for 10% 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! Justin’s super hero origin story (9:53) When did he start his MMA journey / Start to gain confidence in himself (18:37) What was his motivation early on? Brought on by anger/being bullied as a child? (23:23) Justin talks about his addiction to opiates / Hitting rock bottom (27:20) Justin talks about his foundation - Fight for the Forgotten / His vision story (39:10) World Water Crisis / Epidemic in the Congo / Working hand in hand with the slave masters (1:02:41) Progress the foundation has made / Future / World Water Day (1:18:55) What is it like working with the local governments? / Difficulties? (1:21:28) What dangerous situations has he been involved in? / Sicknesses he has had? (1:25:41) How has being to the Congo changed his relationships? Become more mindful? Grown from this experience? (1:37:31) His return back to MMA and his final thoughts (1:48:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Justin Wren – Twitter @TheBigPygmy UFC Fight for the Forgotten (website-MAKE A DONATION) Fight for the Forgotten (audiobook) When Helping Hurts – Steve Corbett (book) Poverty Inc. (Amazon Video) Kids seeing Justin for first time (white guy!) Minimalism (Amazon Video) Eco Survivor - http://amzn.to/2mSuraV People Mentioned: Jordan Harbinger - IG @TheArtofCharm Brendan Schaub –IG @BrendanSchaub Bryan Callen –IG @BryanCallen Joe Rogan –IG @joerogan Dan Henderson Randy Couture Royce Gracie Bruce Lee Trevor Whittman – Twitter @TrevorWhittman Caleb Bislow