2219: What to Do When Body Fat Doesn’t Drop Even When Cutting Calories, How to Break a Squat Plateau, Ways to Fix an Anterior Pelvic Tilt & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why Big Food wants you to eat less protein. (1:53) Why is Sal cutting ALL artificial sweeteners? (13:42) Justin’s Christmas tree fiasco. (16:36) The Di Stefano’s chaotic family gathering. (28:48) Changing traditions. (41:22) Inflation is still here. (46:05) Justin’s hamstring snafu. (53:42) Shout out to Mind Pump’s Cyber Monday Special! (59:02) #ListenerLive question #1 - For someone who works out early in the morning, is it better to feed your body the day before with the higher calories, or better to feed after your workout? (1:00:08) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice on how to fix my anterior pelvic tilt? (1:09:01) #ListenerLive question #3 - Suggestions for ways to bust through a plateau on a specific lift? (1:17:38) #ListenerLive question #4 – An update with a former live caller, Rachel Laber (Ep. 2106), and her online coach, Christina Hathaway. (1:25:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code CYBERMONDAY at checkout** (Code expires Friday, Dec. 1st) Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** LAST DAY for Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals! Up to 35% OFF + FREE GIFT! ** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Calgon Bath Powder Commercial--"Calgon, Take Me Away!" (1978) Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP23 at checkout for 15% off your first order! ** McDonald’s Prices Mind Pump #2125: Heal Like Wolverine: BPC 157 With Dr. William Seeds Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class Mind Pump #1952: How To Bulk The Right Way FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) The Active Plank- An 6-Pack Building Powerhouse - YouTube Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau How to Break Through a Squat Plateau – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2106: How Gaining Weight Can Help You Get Leaner, What To Do If Your Gym Gains Have Stalled, Ways To Overcome An Unhealthy Relationship With Exercise & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Christina Hathaway (@mindsetofmattercoaching) Instagram  

2218: How To Add Healthy Fat Without Adding Too Many Calories, What Weight Should You Pick For Your Sets, & More

Mind Pump Fit Tip: DON’T be afraid of salt! (2:13) If you can’t beat them, join them! (12:13) The imminent reverse market crash. (17:32) The car market bubble and valet tales. (20:04) Naming cars and guitars. (28:40) Elon Musk is a ‘billionaire bro’. (31:29) The war between Open AI and Google. (35:10) An urban legend that turned out to be true. (45:25) Searching and categorizing supplements based on your goal. (46:54) The benefits of Halo Therapy. (51:17) Gargling with salt water may help prevent COVID-19 hospitalization. (53:18) Shout out to Elon Musk biography by Walter Isaacson and the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (55:14) #Quah question #1 - Are your programs designed to have the same weight throughout all sets, or do you adjust it so it’s as heavy as possible for each set in that rep range? (57:09) #Quah question #2 - What do you think about doing only concentric exercises for a month or two? What kind of results (negative or positive) would come from only doing this for a phase? (1:00:33) #Quah question #3 - How can I increase healthy fat intake without adding too many calories to my diet? (1:03:13) #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on sauna vs walking? Sauna gets my heart rate higher in 20 minutes than a 20-minute walk. (1:06:37) Related Links/Products Mentioned CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code CYBERMONDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday, Dec. 3rd) For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Effect of Dietary Sodium on Blood Pressure Nestlé Is Developing Products To Accompany Drugs Like Ozempic— Amid Fears They’ll Eat Into Food Sales Reverse Market Crash? What It Means for Investors After Musk sold PayPal, he bought a McLaren F1 — which he later totaled. Microsoft and Google are about to Open an AI battle - The Verge Foreign TV crew robbed while covering APEC summit in San Francisco We Regret To Inform You The Pool Drain/Intestines Thing Is Not An Urban Legend Halotherapy: What It Is and How It Can Help - WebMD New Study: Gargling with Salt Water May Help Prevent Covid Hospitalization Elon Musk – Book by Walter Isaacson Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) - YouTube How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) – Mind Pump TV Strengthen Lateral Movement with a Lateral Sled Pull – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram  

2217: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

The goal and reason why he created the ARC (Alliance for Responsible Citizenship) conference. (1:41) The hierarchy of values. (14:12) Why narratives/stories are important to humans. (19:47) How biblical stories are at the core of the shared story we all see the world. (32:20) The basic flaw in diversity and multicultural theory. (39:25) The frightening trend of childlessness among women. (47:28) What drives his natural curiosity? (54:15) Which reality are we going to choose? (1:01:40) The importance of ‘play’ with our children. (1:04:20) The differences between the genders when it comes to poking and pranks. (1:17:14) Producing a virtual world that’s overlayed on the actual world. (1:20:57) Why Twitter is a snake pit. (1:25:30) Dealing with the pressure and stress of saying what he thinks. (1:29:29) The value of having a partner who has your back. (1:36:24) The difference between being a father and a grandfather. (1:39:05) The impact of the birth control pill. (1:44:30) The small/difficult window for women to find a partner. (1:52:19) Don’t let your children do anything that makes you dislike them. (2:00:28) Why he appreciates comedy. (2:06:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code CYBERMONDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday Dec. 3rd) Limited time offer exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners ONLY: 50% off the Stress, Mood & Metabolism At-Home Lab Test + Health Coaching Call – Reserve yours today here 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos Earth Now Has 8 Billion Humans. This Man Wishes There Were None. Jonathan Pageau encourages World Leaders to pursue the supreme Good The Genius Neuroscientist Who Might Hold the Key to True AI Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief – Book by Jordan B. Peterson Frans de Waal: Moral behavior in animals | TED Talk The Wilder Shores of Marx: Journeys in a Vanishing World - Theodore Dalrymple Core Beliefs and Mindsets for Success with Dr. Jordan Peterson Mind Pump #872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis What is a Woman? | The Daily Wire Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) Twitter Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram Jon Haidt (@jonhaidt) Twitter Dave Ramsey (@daveramsey) Instagram Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell) Twitter Theo Von (@theovon) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram 

2216: The Real Value of Training to Failure, Strategies to Get Shredded Before an Event, Workout Tips for Those With Thyroid Issues & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a protein hack. Drink a small protein shake with every meal. (2:35) Will A.I. be able to assess and figure out someone’s gut microbiome? (10:40) How is it possible to make something so small? (16:25) Is AI evolving as fast as we think? (19:07) 100% human made. (21:53) Things aren’t always what they seem. (30:25) Dennis Rodman is the ultimate trendsetter. (35:25) The story behind beta and why it failed. (41:23) Chimps are killing gorillas unprovoked for the first time. (46:58) Daycare fights? (51:30) Shout out to Kendrick BBQ and Traeger Grills. (55:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the difference between training to failure and progressive overload? (1:00:28) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any advice for someone who wants to get as jacked as possible in a year? (1:14:54) #ListenerLive question #3 - Are there imbalances when it comes to push versus pull? (1:26:45) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice that you guys can give to a young female with hormone issues who wants to be healthy and strong and live a long healthy life with my kids? (1:36:18) Related Links/Products Mentioned CYBER MONDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code CYBERMONDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday Dec. 3rd) Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Researchers shrink camera to the size of a salt grain Which face is real? 'Streaming farms' are Spotify's newest credibility problem Bad as I Wanna Be – Book by Dennis Rodman The Real Reason Betamax Failed Spectacularly Chimpanzees have been spotted attacking and killing gorillas in the wild for the first time Video shows "fight club" at St. Louis daycare Mind Pump #2047: How To Become One Of The Highest Paid Trainers In The Fitness Industry With Don Saladino Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key To Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts For Bulking & Cutting Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #2040: Balancing Female Hormones With Dr. Becky Campbell And Dr. Krystal Hohn Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram DENNIS RODMAN (@dennisrodman) Instagram Benjamin Kendrick (@kendrick_bbq) Instagram Traeger Grills (@traegergrills) Instagram DON SALADINO (@donsaladino) Instagram Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell) Instagram  

2215: Simple Hacks to Improve Any Marriage With Adam Lane Smith

Installment #4: How to make marriage work in this complicated world. (1:30) Topics covered in this segment. (2:01) Staggering statistics on divorce. (5:02) Is there a reason to get married? (8:25) How people view marriage today. (11:36) Why do people cheat? (16:47) How attachment issues poison marriages over time. (21:36) The kid complication factor. (25:12) Any marriage can be fixed, as long as both partners are willing to do the work to fix it. (30:12) Treating marriage like a business. (35:57) The State of the Union meeting to check in on your marriage. (42:15) The four-step method to share with your wife to boost her emotional sex drive. (47:04) How women can get men to vasopressin bond with them. (58:38) Creating the oxytocin/vasopressin bond for a healthy marriage and sex life. (1:02:17) Previewing installment #5: Parenting with good attachment. (1:10:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday Nov. 26th) Visit The Attachment Bootcamp for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MIND at checkout for 50% off** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Exhausted Wives, Bewildered Husbands: Why your marriage is hurting, and how to blossom as a couple – Book by Adam Lane Smith Mind Pump #2185: Reclaiming Self-Love & Respect With Adam Lane Smith Mind Pump #2195: How To Make & Nurture Amazing Friendships With Adam Lane Smith Mind Pump #2205: Why Dating Sucks & How To Fix It With Adam Lane Smith Marriage & Divorce - Research and data from Pew Research Center Infidelity Rates by Country 2023 - World Population Review Breastfeeding and Mental Health: What's The Link? Adam Lane Smith - YouTube Steve Harvey's Wife CHEATS ON HIM , And Now Wants $200 MILL !? The Science of Love and Attachment | Psychology Today Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Host Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Website

2214: What to Do if You Are Young & Have Low Testosterone, the Dangers of Eating Too Much Protein, How to Continue to Progress After Years of Consistent Training & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: FIX your gut health and chronic inflammation may be solved. (1:49) Spilling ALL the tea on Gary Brecka. (10:36) A pill that affects your decision-making. (21:28) The tallest slide in the world! (27:00) When training with David Goggins does NOT make sense. (30:43) Houses today are NOT the same size they used to be. (33:49) The best South Park episode ever! (43:11) A technique to dramatically improve your creative thinking space. (44:19) People like gummies. (47:46) The origins of occlusion training. (49:53) Shout out to the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (52:57) #ListenerLive question #1 - In your opinion, does bulking on low testosterone make sense or since my body will find it harder to build muscle most of the excess calories will be stored as fat? (55:17) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is the number of calories I’m taking in to gain weight but still lose weight normal? (1:06:32) #ListenerLive question #3 - Regarding your programming, I have noticed a trend I can't make sense of while running through the MAPS programs. During the heavy weight/low rep phases, I seem to peak during week 2 of the phase (for example Phase 1 Week 2 of MAPS Anabolic). I will go into week 3 of the Phase expecting to be able to add weight but I can't even hit the previous week's weight. Is this to be expected? (1:15:45) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on what program I should run next? Currently, my goals are to look the best I can on my 39th birthday and for our family’s spring break trip to the Dominican Republic. (1:33:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday Nov. 26th) Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Sports are changing at the youth level Gary Brecka #2060 - Gary Brecka - The Joe Rogan Experience A pain reliever that alters perceptions of risk | ScienceDaily ARCELORMITTAL ORBIT Walmart is Selling Tiny Homes for $10,000 and You Can Be an Owner With a One Time Payment South Park: Joining the Panderverse (TV Movie 2023) - IMDb Upcoming South Park episode mocks Disney and Snow White actor Rachel Zegler in the most brutal of ways Edison and Dali's "creative nap" trick seems to actually work Blood flow restriction training - Wikipedia Occlusion Training Guide | MAPS Fitness Products   Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 Visit biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Mind Pump #1925: How To Build A Great Physique In 15 Minutes A Day Mind Pump #2080: Get Jacked With Bands! Mind Pump #952: Chad Wesley Smith Of Juggernaut Training Systems Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Gary Brecka (@garybrecka) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram  Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram Tony Ferguson (@tonyfergusonxt) Instagram David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram Rich Roll (@richroll) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Chad Wesley Smith (@chadwesleysmith) Instagram  

2213: The Best Way to Quit Sugar, Effective Squat & Romanian Deadlift Substitutes, the Dangers of Locking Out Arms During Pressing Exercises & More

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Quality of life is also a facet of health, so don’t be so perfect that you ignore it. (2:25) The most enjoyable phases with your kids. (16:27) In the real world, there are checks and balances to what you say. (25:46) Creating deliberate boundaries with social media. (33:34) How Caldera’s face serum encourages a balanced microbiome. (42:52) The more you know: Strange uses of toothpaste. (45:12) Styles that come and go. (49:43) Shout out to Mind Pump’s Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (51:16) #Quah question #1 - What's the best way to quit sugar? I feel like it has such a hold on me. Please help! (53:01) #Quah question #2 - What is the best replacement exercise for the squat and RDL? (1:01:31) #Quah question #3 - Is it bad to fully lock your arms out when extending in a bench press or overhead press? Are you supposed to leave your elbows soft during the lockout? (1:05:13) #Quah question #4 - You guys always insist that trainers have your programs? How do you recommend that we use them with clients? Are we using them as examples for effective training or using them with clients? (1:08:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday Nov. 26th) Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP23 at checkout for 15% off your first order!** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Mind Pump #1167: Seven Ways To Not Get Fat During The Holidays Watch The Social Dilemma | Netflix Official Site Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Save $150 on the Pod Cover.** Mind Pump #1435: How To Kick Your Sugar Addiction In 5 Simple Steps How to do a Bulgarian Split Squat Split Stance Squat (Lunge) Tips & Tricks to Maximize Your Quad, Hamstring & Glute Development How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) Use The Sled For Incredible Gains In Your Lower Body - YouTube Mind Pump #2012: Building The Perfect Workout Program To Hit Your Goals Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X

2212: The Value of a “Dirty Bulk”

What is a “dirty” bulk? (2:23) The bad things that get associated with a “dirty” bulk and who it is NOT for. (4:12) Who would benefit from a “dirty” bulk? (19:32) The gains from doing this. (27:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save.** BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday Nov. 26th) Mind Pump #1797: The 5 Step Strategy To Defeat Cravings Calorie labels are often wildly inaccurate. Here’s how to prevent extra calories from derailing your diet. Mind Pump #1952: How To Bulk The Right Way Nutrition Advice for Skinny Guys Who Want to Gain Muscle – Mind Pump Blog MP Holistic Health Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

2211: Losing Fat With A Limited Amount of Time, Increasing Your Strength While Maintaining Endurance, & MORE

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best results are often NOT visible. (2:31) Gluten and sleep apnea. (9:33) Hospitality vs. entertainment. (14:08) The value for kids hanging out with kids 3-4 years older. (16:40) Vuori has hoodies! (20:37) Sumo & sushi. (22:44) The San Francisco farce. (28:00) There is no honor in destroying people’s property. (30:46) Why are girls starting their periods so early? (32:58) The sneaky issues affecting kids in school these days. (38:24) Alarming Adderall statistics. (42:57) Black Friday deals are live! (46:55) Shout out to the Mind Pump Personal Trainer 3-Day Training. (47:40) #ListenerLive question #1 - What training/diet advice would you recommend for someone trying to lose body fat, but keep their gains with limited time? (49:26) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best route I should take to make serious progress in my strength gains, while also being a decent endurance athlete? (1:03:10) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to balance my strength training and jiu-jitsu? (1:10:14) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on how to transition from competition prep to everyday life? (1:22:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL: ALL MAPS Fitness Products & Bundles 60% off!  **Promo code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout** (Code expires Sunday Nov. 26th) Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off EVERYTHING (From 11/17-12/1)** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction – Book by Justin Whitmel Earley Sumo + Sushi San Francisco 'Cleaned Up' Streets Ahead of APEC. How? Why Are Girls Getting Their Periods So Young? - Scientific American Annual prevalence of use of Adderall for grades 8, 10, and 12 from 2009 to 2022 Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Mind Pump #2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time For An Effective Workout? Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? | MIND PUMP Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism Mind Pump #1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting

2209: How Cutting Can Contribute to Muscle Growth, the Value of Yoga for Muscle, Strength & Performance, What to Do if Deadlifting Keeps Tweaking Your Back & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Discipline and structure, applied properly, gives you MORE freedom. (2:05) The Carnival King, Sal Di Stefano. (16:12) The struggle to sell apparel. (21:23) How certain types of light can affect your ability to perform, learn, and retain information. (25:04) Adding structure to the placebo effect. (28:23) Mind Pump Recommends Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix. (30:44) In many ways, we feel the pain we expect to feel. (32:15) How many steps does the average hunter-gatherer take daily? (37:19) Introducing Mind Pump’s Personal Trainer 3-Day Training seminar. (40:11) Legion has stacks! (41:19) Strengthening the argument that we are NOT suffering from an obesity epidemic, but rather a lack of muscle. (45:27) A conversation on porn’s effect on men and social media’s effect on women. (51:24) Are we conditioning our kids/this generation to be so okay with something always watching them? (1:05:20) Shout out to Konstantin Kisin. (1:07:27) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a way to drop from 18% body fat to 15% body fat and add size for someone over the age of 50? (1:08:45) #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I get buy-in on the value of Yoga with the other male PE teachers who are also coaches on campus? (1:20:38) #ListenerLive question #3 - What advice would you have to get more calories in? (1:35:15) #ListenerLive question #4 - Is there an optimal amount of sets/reps/frequency I should be doing QL-type rehab movements to ensure I won’t keep tweaking my back when deadlifting? (1:51:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS Prime Pro 50% off! **Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** What is the True Nature of Freedom? | Bishop Robert Barron The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy Mind Pump Store Illuminating the Effects of Dynamic Lighting on Student Learning Common Knee Surgery May Help No More Than A Fake Operation Watch Escaping Twin Flames | Netflix Official Site Expecting pain? That could really make it hurt worse Energy expenditure and activity among Hadza hunter-gatherers Personal Trainer 3-Day Training – Starting Jan. 15, 2024 Muscle loss can cause a range of health problems as we age – but it can be prevented Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon The Social Dilemma WATCH: Konstantin Kisin’s speech to world leaders at ARC Conference 2023 Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save.** MAPS Strong MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Eric Cressey - YouTube MAPS Powerlift   Mind Pump#1952: How To Bulk The Right Way Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy MAPS Oldtime Strength Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Konstantin Kisin (@konstantinkisin) Instagram Chris Williamson (@chriswillx) Instagram Eric Cressey (@EricCressey) X Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Mike Boyle (@mbsc_online) Instagram

2208: The Truth About the Leg Press, the Pros & Cons of Cold Plunging After a Workout, Mind Pump’s London Diet & Training Break Down & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.  Mind Pump Fit Tip: The next time you hear a diet/fitness influencer say reverse dieting doesn’t work, turn them off, they are morons. (2:00) Highlighting how much we strive for the recognition of our peers. (12:20) The power of genetics. (23:38) The ultimate performance stack from Organifi. (32:25) Loving your kid more than yourself. (33:34) Love is an action. (39:20) Sal’s new TRT strategy. (47:14) Butcher Box’s CRAZY Black Friday deal. (52:55) Is the human extinction movement a real thing? (56:39) Shout out to Edgar Goulas. (58:39) #Quah question #1 - What do the different foot and leg positions work on a leg press machine? (1:00:48) #Quah question #2 - Is it possible to increase BMR beyond what traditional calculators say simply with reverse dieting and strength training? (1:07:04) #Quah question #3 - Is cold plunging post-workout worth the tradeoff of blunting the muscle-building signal if it leads to better recovery, and therefore, more frequency and volume? (1:09:50) #Quah question #4 - Did you all train while in London? What did your nutrition look like? What new foods did you guys try? (1:16:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS Prime Pro 50% off! **Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** Mammalian metabolism photo Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism Planet Fitness Unexpectedly Fires its CEO, and Shares Plunge Doppelgängers Don't Just Look Alike—They Also Share DNA Three Identical Strangers The Weird Mental Frameworks Of The Super Rich - Codie Sanchez | Modern Wisdom 695 TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. Earth Now Has 8 Billion Humans. This Man Wishes There Were None. Jonathan Pageau encourages World Leaders to pursue the supreme Good Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How to do a Bulgarian Split Squat - YouTube Front Squats- How to Place & Hold the Bar - YouTube THIS Is The BEST Side Butt Exercise! - YouTube MAPS Macro Calculator Visit The Cold Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order** Mind Pump #1822: Wim Hof On How To Control Your Immune System With Breathwork Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Elon Musk (@elonmusk) X Drew Canole (@drewcanole) Instagram Chris Williamson (@chriswillx) Instagram Codie Sanchez (@codiesanchez) Instagram Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson, PhD (@drdnjackson) Instagram Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram Edgar Goulas (@eddy_teddy21) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram

2207: Upgrade Your Brain With Jim Kwik

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with best selling author and memory performance expert Jim Kwik. Understanding your brain type allows you to operate throughout the world. (2:21) Why does Jim consider himself an ambivert? (10:50) If knowledge is power, then learning is a superpower. (14:09) The problems with our conventional education system. (18:34) “The same level of thinking that has created your problem, won’t solve your problem.” (22:34) Your ancestor's sacrifices are our blessings. (35:09) The role music plays in our ability to retain information and to learn. (37:07) Different strategies of learning for each brain animal type. (41:23) How genius is not innate but cultivated. (52:02) Nootropics that have an effect. (56:47) The latest additions to the expanded edition of Limitless. (59:16) You are the pilot of your brain, not the passenger. (1:07:56) How has fatherhood changed him? (1:11:45) What’s most important to you in life? (1:13:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS Prime Pro 50% off! **Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** The Kwik Brain C.O.D.E Quiz By Jim Kwik Limitless - Expanded Edition Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Book by Susan Cain Mind Pump #1300: Upgrade Your Brain With Jim Kwik Free Kwik Brain Nutrition Guide Kwik Brain Podcast Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram Susan Cain (@susancainauthor) Instagram Simon Sinek (@simonsinek) Instagram Mark Hyman, M.D. (@drmarkhyman) Instagram Lisa Mosconi (@dr_mosconi) Instagram Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) Instagram

2206: The Best Way to Build Muscle When Doing Jiu Jitsu, How to Strength Train for Rock Climbing, Tips for Eating & Exercising With Symptoms of PCOS & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Athletes train differently IN-SEASON than they do OFF-SEASON. (2:34) Mind Pump Recommends Sly on Netflix. (15:16) Have you experienced frisson? (22:52) You got to know your kid. (32:28) When your pre-workout hits wrong. (36:44) Paleo Valley’s beef sticks are in a different class. (38:16) Yet another reason to keep your old cars. (40:27) Stop it with the fake exhaust! (42:34) The Mind Pump ‘Dynasty’ boost. (51:59) Shout out to Justin Sneddon. (57:07) #ListenerLive question #1 - Should I take this chiropractor's advice if I have lower back problems? Am I doing a disservice to my future self if I continue to incorporate these movements into my daily life? (58:42) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best way to eat and train when you have had symptoms of PCOS? (1:10:20) #ListenerLive question #3 - What training program should I run concurrently with a rock climb training program? (1:22:07) #ListenerLive question #4 - What’s the healthiest way to build muscle when doing jiu-jitsu? (1:37:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS Prime Pro 50% off! **Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** Watch Sly | Netflix Official Site Frisson - Wikipedia Mind Pump #2182: From Adversity To Model Health With Shawn Stevenson Law Mandates 'Kill Switch' in All Cars Starting in 2026 Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1882: How To Safely Train After Having A Baby FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP - YouTube Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! MAPS Starter | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media Luna Physical Therapy Mind Pump #367: Zach Bitter- Ketogenic 100 Mile Record Holder Mind Pump #1815: Improving Fat Loss, Muscle Gain And Fitness With Continuous Glucose Monitors MAPS O.C.R. | Muscle Adaptation Programming System - Mind Pump Mind Pump #1115: The Amazing Adventures Of Tommy Caldwell, Star Of Netflix’s The Dawn Wall MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System MAPS Symmetry | Muscular Adaptation Programming System Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Eric Cressey (@EricCressey) X Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Shawn Stevenson (@shawnmodel) Instagram   Brendan Schaub (@brendanschaub) Instagram Justin Sneddon (@stormcab) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Hunter McIntyre  (@huntthesheriff) Instagram Zach Bitter (@zachbitter) Instagram  Tommy Caldwell (@tommycaldwell) Instagram  

2205: Why Dating Sucks & How to Fix It With Adam Lane Smith

Installment #3: Why dating is so complicated in the modern world and how your attachment style is impacting your dating life. (1:51) Topics covered in this segment. (2:22) Why does modern dating suck so bad? (3:37) Why dating apps are bad. (13:11) Build your social life because it does 15 things for your dating life. (21:27) The art of matchmaking. (26:50) How to find people on apps and filter more carefully. (29:21) Four steps to a better dating app experience. (32:28) The 3-date method for filtering your potential partner. (39:07) Courting vs. dating. (48:38) The purpose of the first year of being in a committed relationship. (50:30) Previewing installment #4: How to build an incredible marriage that can last all through your lifetime. (57:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit The Attachment Bootcamp for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MIND at checkout for 50% off** http://mpadamsmith.com/   For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump   November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS Prime Pro 50% off! **Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout** http://mapsfitnessproducts.com/   Mind Pump #2185: Reclaiming Self-Love & Respect With Adam Lane Smith https://mindpumppodcast.com/2185-reclaiming-self-love-respect-with-adam-lane-smith/   Mind Pump #2195: How To Make & Nurture Amazing Friendships With Adam Lane Smith https://mindpumppodcast.com/2195-how-to-make-nurture-amazing-friendships-with-adam-lane-smith/   Dating Apps Statistics: User Demographics, Trends, Success Rates https://techreport.com/statistics/dating-apps-statistics/   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA   Mind Pump Free Resources http://www.mindpumpfree.com/ Featured Host Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram   Website https://adamlanesmith.com/