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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1303: The Best Way to Accelerate Growth in an Unresponsive Muscle, the Difference Between Stretching & Priming, the Best Minimal Equipment Hamstring Exercises & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to build a lagging body part, the best hamstring hypertrophy exercises that uses minimal equipment, what differentiates priming movements from stretches, and whether it more beneficial to break workouts into splits or if full-body is just as effective. Mind Pump “researches” the top porn searches for men and women. (6:38) Is Justin being wooed by a Whiskey company? (10:57) Justin’s sons have started their own business! (14:30) The Di Stefano Family Truckee Weekend. (18:24) Weird Science with Sal. (20:25) Businesses that are thriving amid the pandemic. (26:40) At what point does the song become more annoying than the crying? (29:22) Justin vs the clogged toilet, holding on to old articles of clothing & MORE (32:33) Mind Pump Recommends, Sunset Selling on Netflix. (37:32) Where does creativity come from? (40:05) #Quah question #1 – When trying to build a lagging body part do you incorporate it into your routine or do you have to change your workout to the lagging body part? (42:31) #Quah question #2 – What is the best hamstring hypertrophy exercise that uses minimal equipment? (46:22) #Quah question #3 – You've all talked about how stretching, as a form of working out, can be effective or even detrimental. But exercises, like the pigeon pose, seem kind of like a stretch. What differentiates priming movements, like these, from stretches? (49:50) #Quah question #4 – Is it more beneficial to break your workouts into splits or can a full-body be just as effective? (54:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** The 2019 Year in Review - Pornhub Insights Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Meat and mental health: a systematic review of meat abstention and depression, anxiety, and related phenomena Tourism is tanking. So RV and camper companies found business fighting COVID-19 NICS Background Checks for April, 2020, Breaks Record for Gun Sales Selling Sunset | Netflix Official Site Nobody Knows How to Make a Pizza – Book by Julie Borowski Dual-process contributions to creativity in jazz improvisations: An SPM-EEG study MAPS Aesthetic - Mind Pump Media MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Webinar Single Leg Toe Touch- Do These BEFORE You Deadlift to Build Your Glutes & Hamstrings – MInd Pump TV GROW Your GLUTES with a SINGLE LEG DEADLIFT! - Mind Pump TV MAPS Fitness Prime - Mind Pump Media MAPS Split - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram Paul Saladino, MD (@carnivoremd) Instagram
1302: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss ins and outs of maintaining muscle while losing body fat. Mind Pump Shout Outs. (3:17) Understanding the difference between weight loss and fat loss. (6:03) Why do we lose muscle when we lose weight? (13:40) How to lose weight and NOT lose muscle. (19:08) How to send the RIGHT signals to maintain muscle while losing body fat. (22:50) Through proper Resistance Training. (23:00) Become more efficient with your Calories. (31:45) How to send the WRONG signals with macronutrients. (38:40) How your lifestyle can affect your metabolism. (43:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! We Burn as Many Calories as Hunter-Gatherers, So What Makes Us Fat? FitnessWave - Leader in Hydrostatic Body Fat Testing Resistance Training in the Treatment of the Metabolic Syndrome The Best Form of Exercise How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1072: What You Need To Know About Protein For Muscle Building & Fat Loss Study: Stress may cause excess abdominal fat in otherwise slender women Three Things You Can Add Into Your Daily Routine To Help With Weight Loss Mind Pump Free Resources
1301: Ways to Mimic Sled Pushes at Home, Correcting Pain Associated With Wearing High Heels, Tips for Dealing With Relationship Stress While Quarantined & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to mimic the action of sled pushes at home, why heels aggravate knees and what to do about it, ways to deal with relationship stress while quarantined, and the topics they can't agree on. How you can still gain followers and not TRY to gain followers. (5:45) New product alert from Magic Spoon, Mind Pump’s staple foods as a kid & MORE. (9:47) Coffee and leanness. (14:48) Let the podcast wars begin! Mind Pump speculates on the future of the medium. (18:17) The benefits of full-spectrum hemp oil for feelings of anxiety. (28:39) The first version of Apple and Google's contact tracing app has arrived. (31:54) What state will woo Tesla over? (33:17) The pros/cons of working from home and its impact on large tech companies. (35:08) (38:35) How diets really don’t matter. (40:02) Clever new delivery service from the pizza makers over at Chuck E Cheese. (41:00) Mind Pump on the future of A.I., how creative artists make money & MORE. (43:39) #Quah question #1 – Is there any way to mimic the action of sled pushes at home? (47:44) #Quah question #2 – I wear heels sometimes, but they aggravate my knees. Is there is certain muscle issue or a problem I have right now that would cause such problems? (51:51) #Quah question #3 – What are some ways to deal with relationship stress while quarantined with your partner? (55:00) #Quah question #4 – Are there any discussions or topics you guys had that you each completely disagree on or come to a conclusion on? (1:01:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Regular Coffee Consumption Is Associated with Lower Regional Adiposity Measured by DXA among US Women THE PODCASTING WORLD IS NOW SPOTIFY VERSUS EVERYBODY ELSE Spotify Soars After Signing Rogan to Exclusive Podcast Deal Joe Rogan Takes $100 Million To Move Podcast To Spotify, Drops Apple, YouTube Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How Apple and Google plan to check the coronavirus spread with contact tracing Remote working takes off for Twitter, Facebook, tech companies Comparison of Weight-Loss Diets with Different Compositions of Fat, Protein, and Carbohydrates Chuck E. Cheese Launched A Delivery-Only Restaurant Under The Name 'Pasqually's Pizza & Wings' The Age of A.I. – YouTube Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction – Book by Derek Thompson How to Use an Ab Wheel- Bear Crawl Core Exercise (Ab Roller Video 3 of 3) Mind Pump Webinar The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts – Book by Gary Chapman MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram
1300: Upgrade Your Brain With Jim Kwik
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak once again with renowned brain coach, Jim Kwik. Jim provides actionable advice on how to develop the right mindset to excel in these uncertain times. How loneliness is an epidemic. (3:50) Life is the seed between B and D. (6:17) The ‘Limitless’ model for parents. (15:19) The methodology surrounding the book. (19:53) The four stages of the “hero's journey.” (23:26) Small simple steps to WIN during these tough times. (25:33) How to upgrade your capability and skills. (31:21) Shifting your mindset from fear to opportunity. (40:20) Practices to build your focus. (47:08) Knowledge is what is and imagination is what could be. (54:20) The ‘Limitless’ framework to build the ultimate human being. (59:26) Jim Kwik Challenge. (1:16:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1002: Jim Kwik’s 10 Keys To Getting More Out Of Your Brain Kwik Brain Episode 101: 4 Keys to Changing Your Behavior & Habits Kwik Learning Dealing With The Effects Of Digital Dementia Kwik Brain 138: Discovering Your Dominant Question Mind Pump #1020: Dandapani On The Power Of Focus Kwik Brain 158: How to Sustain Your Motivation The One Thing Only 1% of People Do | TRY IT FOR 21 DAYS and Success Will Come! Mindset: The New Psychology of Success – Book by Carol S. Dweck Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jim Kwik (@jimkwik) Instagram Website Limitless Mark Hyman, M.D. (@drmarkhyman) Instagram Dandapani (@dandapanillc) on Instagram/Twitter
1299: Compound Sets Vs. Supersets, the Benefits of Daily Pushups & Pullups, the Meaning of Soreness When Doing Mobility Work & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the effectiveness of supersets working the same muscle group vs. opposing muscle groups, the value of daily pushups and pull-ups, the meaning of soreness after doing mobility work, and recommendations for runners in terms of adding strength training to their routines. Mind Pump Recommends, 1917. (4:19) Mind Pump Debates, the mindset surrounding human privilege. (8:30) The success and value of the MAPS Prime Webinar. (17:29) An easy test to find out if you may have leaky gut syndrome. (19:52) Fun Facts with Justin. (23:40) Sex and the microbiome. (25:17) How eating mushrooms can lower the risk of prostate cancer. (27:14) Weird Science with Sal. (30:00) New technology surrounding CTE. (31:33) Are you a “researcher?” (32:40) How you grow up can have a pretty profound impact on a man’s testosterone levels. (35:50) #Quah question #1 - Which supersets are more effective, same muscle group or opposing muscle groups? (42:38) #Quah question #2 – What are your opinions on daily pushups and pull-ups? (48:15) #Quah question #3 – Recently I did Adam’s mobility webinar. It was great; however, I experienced a lot of soreness in the following two days. Specifically, in my hips. Is that normal or did I do too much? (52:27) #Quah question #4 – Any recommendations for runners in terms of adding strength training? (55:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** 1917 (2019) - Rotten Tomatoes Amazon.com: Watch They Shall Not Grow Old | Prime Video Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Prime Webinar Why Do I Feel Tired After Eating? Before Mating, the Female Giraffe Will First Urinate in the Male’s Mouth Sexual behavior may influence gut microbiome Large, long-term study suggests link between eating mushrooms and a lower risk of prostate cancer Repeated semen exposure promotes host resistance to infection in preclinical HIV model Flexible NFL helmet aims to reduce head injuries Men's testosterone levels largely determined by where they grow up How To Use Supersets For Maximum Muscle Gain – Mind Pump Blog The 20-Minute Full Body Superset Workout That Hits Everything (TRY THIS) - Mind Pump TV Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
1298: The Ideal Caloric Surplus to Put on Muscle & Weight, Joint Pain Remedies, Must Have At-home Exercise Equipment & More
The Mind Pump Truckee garage workout. (6:25) The latest updates on gyms reopening. (12:48) Joe Rogan x Spotify. What this means for the podcast medium. (14:07) The big news over at TikTok. (20:23) Fun Facts with Justin. (23:35) Weird Science with Sal. (24:55) The mental component of self-isolation and sudden changes. (26:34) How change can drive innovation, the drawbacks of working from home & MORE. (29:33) Cannabis and the coronavirus. (34:57) Mind Pump Shout Out’s. (36:21) #Quah question #1 - What is the best supplement or remedy for joint pain? I have been running a lot more on the street and have been experiencing some knee pain. (42:11) #Quah question #2 – With all the uncertainty around gyms reopening, everyone is investing in at-home gyms to progress their fitness during these challenging times. What, in your opinion, are the must-have pieces of equipment for an at-home gym? What should someone expect to spend? (47:37) #Quah question #3 – In your experience, what’s the most effective weekly caloric surplus when trying to put on weight and muscle? (53:57) #Quah question #4 – What's your take on doing a weekly 24-hour fast? I like to do a monthly 48-hour fast as it is, but I’d like to consider doing a 24-hour weekly fast to reset and get things flowing better for the rest of the week. (57:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1280: COVID-19 – The Death of the Gym Industry? Spotify’s Deal With Joe Rogan Accelerates A New Era For Podcasting TikTok surpasses 2 billion downloads and sets a record for app installs in a single quarter Meet TikTok's new CEO Kevin Mayer, the former Disney executive who's behind the explosive growth of Disney Plus and has the nickname 'Buzz Lightyear' Siberian Princess reveals her 2,500 year old tattoos Antibody found in SARS patients can also block the novel coronavirus Unemployment, isolation: COVID-19's mental health impact 60% Of America’s CFOs Don’t Expect A Return To Normal Until At Least 2021 Canadian scientists are testing whether compounds in marijuana can prevent coronavirus from 'hijacking' human cells Mind Pump TV – YouTube The #1 Movement Pre-Requisite To Building Six-Pack Abs – Mind Pump TV MAPS Prime Webinar Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Serene Wilken (@mindful_axis) Instagram
1297: 3 Ways to Know If Your Workout Is Not Right for You
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss three different ways to identify if your workout is no longer serving you and what to do about it. How to figure out if the workout you are doing is RIGHT for you. (3:30) The 3 gauges to identify if your workout is no longer serving you and what to do about it. (6:00) #1 - Are you getting results? (6:51) How body composition works. (9:55) The yo-yo dieting trap. (13:28) Are you getting stronger in the gym? (15:37) What to do if you are NOT seeing results. (19:36) #2 - How do you feel? (21:26) The breakdown recovery trap. (25:42) The differences between good and bad pain. (28:38) The importance of getting good sleep. (30:24) Are you enjoying your workouts? (34:38) #3 – Is your program sustainable? (36:28) Finding the right sweet spot for yourself. (44:54) How to assess what works best for YOU. (46:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Are You Spending Hours in the Gym and Still Not Putting on Muscle? - Mind Pump Blog Are You Strong? | T Nation Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Blog The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing – Mind Pump Blog Great Sex…How optimized exercise and good health contribute to an awesome sex life – Mind Pump Blog 3 Other Benefits to Resistance Training – Mind Pump Blog How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Exercise For More Than Just Aesthetics – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Free Resources
1296: How to Maintain Performance While Cutting, the Non-training Benefits of Creatine, Key Things to Look for When Assessing a New Client & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about maintaining performance while cutting, the primary items to look at for new client assessments, whether there is any point in taking creatine when not training, and how to incorporate No BS 6-Pack into current programming. Mind Pump Mentions. (7:00) Mind Pump are BIG ‘Rad’ guys. (9:07) How sometimes you can lose weight and go up in body fat percentage. (11:23) Mind Pump speculates on the future of A.I. and cars. (19:54) The ‘411’ on coffee consumption with Sal. (26:03) LA and their “interesting” practices with various businesses, how things will look post-coronavirus & MORE. (31:56) Weird science with Sal. (40:28) Trump vs Biden, things are heating up! (42:44) Are you wearing your mask the right way? (45:46) #Quah question #1 – What do you recommend for maintaining performance while cutting? (47:44) #Quah question #2 – What are the primary items you look at for new client assessments? (52:27) #Quah question #3 – Is there any point in taking creatine when not training? (56:56) #Quah question #4 – I'm interested in the ‘No BS 6-Pack' MAPS program. How would you recommend I add it to my current programming? (1:00:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** 15 of the Best Health Podcasts for Brain, Body, and Spirit Rad (1986) - IMDb What We Do in the Shadows | FX on Hulu The Age of A.I. – YouTube Robo Racing - Free Online Game - Play Robo Racing | Kizi Excess coffee consumption a culprit for poor health Mayor Garcetti announces water and power will be shut off for nonessential L.A. businesses that don’t close Mind Pump #1290: The Homeless Crisis With Dr. Drew One-Quarter of American Restaurants Won’t Reopen, OpenTable Says What the solar minimum really means for life on Earth Senate rejects limits on warrantless access to web browsing history MAPS Prime Webinar Special Promotion: NO BS 6-Pack Abs ½ off! **Promo code “NOBS50” at checkout Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Drew Pinsky (@drdrewpinsky) Instagram
1295: Four Ways to Get a Stubborn Body Part to Improve
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the frustration of stubborn body parts that just won't improve and techniques that can be employed to create visible change. What a stubborn body part is and why they are so frustrating. (4:08) The concept of the ‘money phrase’ and the main reason why your muscles are NOT responding. (7:00) Busting the myth that muscle fiber ratios in the body determine if muscles respond better than others. (13:02) The Four Techniques to Get a Stubborn Body Part to Improve and Develop. (15:15) Address the poor connection. (16:10) The REAL value of proper priming. (24:10) Gain connection to full ranges of motion. (25:34) The myth of tension and value of isometrics. (27:24) Proper prioritization of your workout. (32:23) Improve your programming. (38:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** MAPS Prime Webinar Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** How to Improve Weak and Stubborn Body Parts - Mind Pump Media Get BIG Biceps By Doing Chin-Ups! (SECRET WEAPON) - Mind Pump TV How to Trigger Hyperplasia for Maximum Muscle Growth Grow Your Shoulders With The Rear Delt Cable Fly – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram
1294: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle, the Difference Between Flexibility & Mobility, the Truth About Casein Protein Supplements & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to lose fat without losing muscle, credible online nutrition programs, the differences between flexibility and mobility drills, and whether casein really provides more benefits than whey due to its slower digestion rate. How Sal has been utilizing occlusion training during the lockdown. (4:50) How you SHOULD go back to the gym when your gym reopens. (6:45) The rise of black markets during the current lockdown, loans/bailouts & MORE. (11:02) American’s top searched fetishes by state. (19:17) Mind Pump Recommends, What We Do in the Shadows. (26:56) The curse of knowledge. (29:00) Mind Pump goes down the psychedelics rabbit hole. (33:13) #Quah question #1 – How do you lose fat without losing muscle? (39:05) #Quah question #2 – I have been looking into a second source of income and nutrition has been a heavy interest of mine for the last couple of years. Are there any online nutrition programs you recommend that are credible? (46:40) #Quah question #3 – I know the difference between flexibility and mobility, but what is the difference between flexibility and mobility drills? (50:28) #Quah question #4 – When taking a protein shake before bed, do you think casein provides more benefits due to its slower digestion rate than whey? (56:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Occlusion Training Guide – Mind Pump Media Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1275: The Best At-home Workout That No One is Sharing The Most Common Fetishes in the U.S. | Future Method Joe Rogan Experience #1464 - Duncan Trussell What We Do in the Shadows | FX on Hulu Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics | Netflix Mind Pump #1210: How to Eat to Lose Fat & Build Muscle With Jason Phillips Join the Revolution in Nutrition Coaching – NCI Certifications x Mind Pump MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram
1293: The Risks of Locking Out Your Joints When Lifting, The Pros & Cons of Straps & Grips, How to Eliminate Shin Splints & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether you should lockout on exercises like a bench press, how to make shin splints go away, the benefits and detriments with using straps and grips, and ways to handle fear and anxiety around topics you can’t control that affect your children and their future. The most misused metrics to gauge a workout. (4:58) The effectiveness of ‘Stop, pause sets’ in your strength routine. (12:17) Mind Pump enjoys Magic Spoon. (13:38) Elon Musk vs California. (20:02) Mind Pump on the future of the gym industry as clubs slowly begin to reopen. (23:20) The struggles of distance learning from home, the importance of protecting your eyes, the value of community & MORE. (29:28) Mind Pump’s fatherly learning lessons. (36:23) The camera loves Justin. (45:53) #Quah question #1 – Should you lockout on exercises like a bench press? Pavel said you should lockout to build joint strength. I always thought you come just shy of lockout to keep tension on the muscle and off the joint. (49:24) #Quah question #2 - How do you make shin splints go away? What corrective training do you recommend to prevent future flare-ups? (52:38) #Quah question #3 - What do you think of straps and grips? I’ve used them for years, but wonder if I should just build my forearm strength and just lift what I can without them. (56:01) #Quah question #4 – How do you and your partners handle fear and anxiety around topics you can’t control that affect your children and their future? (1:03:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Overtraining Is KILLING Your Gains! (How Much Is Too Much?) | Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You are Overtraining Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Elon Musk on reopening Tesla factory: 'If anyone is arrested, I ask that it only be me' Tesla, California County Reach Deal to Reopen U.S. Plant Next Week Gyms to Add Strict Operating Procedures After Reopening Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Prime Webinar How To Improve Your Squat Depth - FREE Squat Like A Pro Guide – MInd Pump TV MAPS Fitness Prime Pro - Mind Pump Media 5 Exercises For HUGE Forearms & A STRONGER Grip (FREE Big Arms Guide) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1265: How to Develop a Winning Mindset Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Pavel Tsatsouline (@strongfirst) Instagram
1292: The 7 Minute Warm-up That Accelerates Muscle Growth & Fat Loss
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of "warming-up" properly and the impact it can have on the success of your workout. The under-valued aspect of the warm-up. (4:56) The warm-up has to send the RIGHT signal to make your workout effective. (8:00) How to stretch with PURPOSE. (13:10) What should your warm-up (proper priming session) do for you? (14:40) The steps to Prime your body properly. Step 1 - Learn how to self-assess. (32:46) Step 2 – Pick movements that activate the areas that are disconnected. (37:38) Step 3 – Perform the 3-5 movements for 7-10 minutes before your workout. (44:21) The Ultimate ‘Post-Priming’ Routine. (45:18) The importance of correctional exercise to combat your poor recruitment patterns. (50:48) Sign up for the MAPS Prime Webinar TODAY! (54:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** MAPS Prime Webinar Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1180: Joe DeFranco on What Makes a Good Trainer, the Importance of a Structured Warm-Up, the Role of Genetics and MORE Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
1291: The Ideal Way to Reach Your Daily Step Count, the Truth About BCAAs and EAAs, Lessons from Mom & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether getting 10,000 steps in one shot is better or worse than getting those 10,000 steps throughout the day, the value of EAAs vs BCAAs for the average gym-goer, what their wives’ training programs look like right now, and one thing that their mother instilled in them when they were young that they’re grateful for today. A very special Mind Pump Mother’s Day. (6:11) Low vitamin D levels strongly correlated to severe symptoms of COVID-19. (17:40) Elon Musk is an odd fellow. (21:01) Mind Pump Recommends, The Age of A.I. on YouTube. (23:45) Elon Musk selling his physical possessions, Tesla potentially leaving California & MORE. (31:06) Unhealthy relationships with food from the perspective of pro athletes. (33:45) The ‘humping’ hound. (40:38) How low/high reps require different allocations in your workouts, the value of priming & MORE. (42:35) #Quah question #1 – Is getting 10,000 steps in one shot any better or worse than getting those 10,000 steps throughout the day? (46:10) #Quah question #2 - EAAs vs BCAAs, are they both useless for the average gym-goer? (50:24) #Quah question #3 – What do your wives’ training programs look like right now? I’m sure they are swamped with kids at home and I’d love to hear how each of them train now vs as they normally do? (56:18) #Quah question #4 – In honor of Mother’s Day, what’s one thing that your mother instilled in you when you were young that you’re grateful for today. (1:02:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Visit Everly Well for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Association between vitamin D levels and mortality from COVID-19 Mind Pump #1290: The Homeless Crisis With Dr. Drew Joe Rogan Experience #1470 - Elon Musk The Age of A.I. - YouTube Amazon.com: Watch Upload | Prime Video Elon Musk just declared that he's selling almost all his physical belongings and 'will own no house' and that he thinks Tesla's stock price is 'too high' Elon Musk says Tesla HQ will leave California, sues county over production restart “It’s Totally an Unhealthy Relationship With Food” Mind Pump #1235: The 5 Most Overrated Supplements Bodybuilding Supplements vs Creatine & Protein?? DON'T TAKE THESE (QUAH #4)| MIND PUMP Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Drew Pinsky (@drdrewpinsky) Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Michael Phelps (@m_phelps00) Instagram
1290: The Homeless Crisis With Dr. Drew
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Drew Pinskey about the homelessness crisis and the coronavirus. How bad is the homeless issue in California? (3:31) What are the harms that we are seeing from this epidemic? (7:33) The call for psychiatric care for people on the streets with mental illnesses. (11:10) Busting the myth of the housing issue in California. (13:21) Has he seen any change in public policy when it comes to this issue? (16:25) Tackling the puzzle of the effect of the coronavirus on the homeless population. (18:46) How being sheltered in place may be causing more harm than good. (21:10) How can we, as citizens, help with the homeless situation today? (27:55) The Mind Pump crew expressing their frustration on the homeless crisis. (30:37) Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dr. Drew Pinsky (@drdrewpinsky) Instagram Dr. Drew Pinsky Website Dr. Ben & Candy Carson (@realbencarson) Instagram Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Special Promotion (Ends 11:59pm PST 5/11/20): NO BS 6-Pack Abs ½ off! **Promo code “NOBS50” at checkout How Prop. 47 Fueled the Homeless Epidemic California’s dangerous trifecta: AB109, Prop. 57 and Prop. 47 Anosognosia | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness Community Mental Health Act The Problems with the IMD Exclusion - AAF San Francisco gives free drugs, alcohol to homeless quarantining in hotels Why Homelessness and Mental Illness Affects Everyone The New York Times: Obesity Associated with Severe Coronavirus Disease, Especially in Young Adults Mind Pump Free Resources
1289: The Amazing Benefits of the Farmer’s Walk, Getting Results With One or Two Workouts a Week, Learning Strategies & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to train someone that only wants to commit to 1-2 workouts a week, whether the Farmer’s Walk is valuable even though most people don't do them, whether increasing cardio is more of a detriment than a help when everything is already dialed in, and good strategies when trying to study a topic. Miir is doing good for the environment. (3:52) Don’t get caught cheating. (5:35) Mind Pump on health clubs and their reopening plans. (8:20) Mind Pump Investments. (14:45) Tom Cruise and Elon Musk are partnering up! (19:37) The scams on gym equipment have exploded! (22:40) Bleach kills everything. (24:32) The Adele controversy, body shaming, virtue signaling, society becoming too soft & MORE. (26:27) Fun Facts with Justin. (33:51) Weird Science with Sal. (38:28) #Quah question #1 – How do you train someone that only wants to commit to 1-2 workouts a week? (39:53) #Quah question #2 – Can you tell us your thoughts on the Farmer’s Walk? They are so simple, yet I don’t see a lot of people incorporating them into their routine. (46:49) #Quah question #3 – When you find the balance you guys talk about regarding diet, activity, and lean gains, would increasing cardio be more of a detriment than a help? (51:32) #Quah question #4 – What are some good strategies you guys have used or do when trying to study a certain topic? (54:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Promotion: MAPS Starter ½ off! **Promo code “STARTER50” at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anywhere ½ off!! **Code “WHITE50” at checkout** Special Promotion (Ends 11:59pm PST 5/10/20): NO BS 6-Pack Abs ½ off! **Promo code “NOBS50” at checkout Visit MIIR for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Wife of Ravens star Earl Thomas arrested after police say she pointed loaded gun at husband's head 'Reimagined experience': Bay Area fitness clubs, gyms prepare for reopening after COVID-19 restrictions ease Peloton’s Red-Hot Earnings Show At-Home Benefit Here to Stay Tom Cruise Planning Movie Filmed in Space with Elon Musk Elon Musk and Grimes named their baby in honor of the 'coolest plane ever' Joe Rogan Experience #1470 - Elon Musk This Beach In Spain Was Sprayed With Bleach To Kill COVID-19 Adele's Former Trainer Defends Her Against "Fatphobic Accusations" After Weight Loss Tiny Frogs and Giant Spiders: Best of Friends COVID-19 treatment: Antibodies from llamas could help tackle coronavirus, scientists say MAPS Strong | MAPS Fitness Products COUNTRY STRONG?? Increase YOUR Work Capacity (2 EXERCISES) | MIND PUMP TV How To Improve YOUR Work Capacity (6 MOVEMENTS) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Syatt - SyattFitness (@syattfitness) Instagram Historic Pictures (@historic) Instagram