In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with MMA Superstar B.J. Penn.  What made him choose fighting as a career? (1:33) Is there a fighting culture in Hawaii? (3:58) How before desire and dedication there is love. (5:26) Did he become a different person when he stepped into the cage? (6:29) How the antidote for anxiety is confidence. (8:30) His stand-out fighting moments. (10:55) Why every workout is working your confidence. (12:50) Enemies to friends. (14:11) Who hit him the hardest in a fight? (15:33) The master of training and overtraining. (16:20) Working out for your mental health. (17:50) The importance of knowing when to hang it up. (21:25) Who were the best jujutsu practitioners he rolled with? (22:15) How would 25-year-old BJ Penn do in the UFC today? (23:40) Losing your identity after your fighting career is over. (25:00) The history of RVCA. (26:48) BJ Penn x UFC Gyms. (28:29) BJ Penn, the King of Hawaii. (29:33) In hihttp://jonnybones/s own words, how the infamous bar fight came about. (30:25) Who are his favorite fighters to watch? (32:45) Building the ultimate fighter. (35:16)  Featured Guest/People Mentioned  BJ Penn (@bjpenn)  Instagram BJ Penn Website José Aldo Junior (@josealdojunioroficial)  Instagram Matt Hughes (@matthughes9x)  Instagram Jens Pulver (@jens_pulver)  Instagram Chuck Liddell (@chuckliddell)  Instagram Tito Ortiz (@titoortiz1999)  Instagram Mike Bisping (@mikebisping)  Instagram Jason Parillo (@parilloboxing)  Instagram Khabib Nurmagomedov (@khabib_nurmagomedov)  Instagram Stipe Miocic (@stipemiocic)  Instagram BONY (@jonnybones)  Instagram  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Available for Pre-Order TODAY! – The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano March Specials: Get in Shape for Summer! MAPS HIIT, MAPS Spilt, and the Bikini Bundle all half off! – Promo code “SPRINGBREAK” at checkout  Free Fight: BJ Penn vs Matt Hughes | UFC 46, 2004 | UFC RVCA - Wikipedia BJ Penn Knocked Out In Hawaii Street Fight, New Video Shows | TMZ Sports Gym & Fitness | MMA Training | UFC GYM  Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources 

1520: B.J. Penn

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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  Why they started the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:26)   How did they meet? (3:22)   Getting close through the shared suffering of training Gary Vaynerchuk. (5:39)   The inspiration behind how their podcast was born. (22:03)   The needs they wanted to fill in the fitness space. (26:02)   Do you want to be a coach or a CEO? (33:14)   Online vs. in-person coach. (34:38)   The characteristics of coaches who have built a good/sustainable career. (39:07)   How social media can feed your insecurities and narcissism. (46:35)   Are we getting better or worse as a society due to access to information? (48:39)   Be great at one. (52:45)   Realistic expectations for new coaches or trainers starting their business. (54:50)   Explaining the process of the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:00:30)   How GLP-1 agonist peptides, like Semaglutide and Tirzepetide, will impact the fitness & health space. (1:07:39)   The value of having a mentor who has been there and done it. (1:30:05)   Creating impact. (1:31:44)   What would they do differently if starting over? (1:34:35)   The keys to building a tight community? (1:42:50)   The advantage of time. (1:48:14)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic**   April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout **   Fitness Business Mentorship   Podcast: How To Become A Personal Trainer - With Jordan Syatt and Mike Vacanti   Eat It!: The Most Sustainable Diet and Workout Ever Made: Burn Fat, Get Strong, and Enjoy Your Favorite Foods Guilt Free – Book by Jordan Syatt and Mike Vacanti    Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers    Mind Pump #2275: The 8 People Most Likely To Overtrain   Alan Aragon's Research Review   Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course   Ask Mind Pump   Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter   Periodization Training for Sports – Book by Tudor O. Bompa   Mind Pump #1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks   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.    Will Weight-Loss Drugs Kill the Snack Food Industry?   MAPS Prime Pro Webinar    Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science Of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras    Mind Pump #2047: How To Become One Of The Highest Paid Trainers In The Fitness Industry With Don Saladino   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   Featured Guest(s)/People Mentioned   Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram   Mike Vacanti (@mikevacanti) Instagram   Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram   Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X   Kinobody (@gregogallagher) Instagram   Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram   Christina Hathaway (@mindsetofmattercoaching) Instagram   Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram   DON SALADINO (@donsaladino) Instagram  

2317: Success Tips from World Class Trainers

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: The value of the workout is NOT about the calorie burn. It’s about the adaptation. (2:22)   Mind Pump Live is BACK! (11:05)   Doug is a funny bear. (13:16)   Having self-awareness and focusing on what you’re good at. (18:45)   Caldera works for ALL skin types. (23:40)   Acquired savant syndrome. (26:55)   How people get misled by articles about economics. (33:31)   The misconception that money equals happiness. (35:38)   Conspiracies, another way to divide us? (42:00)   When the party vibes get weird. (49:25)   Joy Mode is the BEST pre-workout for pumps. (54:42)   Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (57:31)   #ListenerLive question #1 - At what point do personal athletic pursuits become complicated and demanding enough that it becomes worth it to hire a trainer? (59:03)   #ListenerLive question #2 - I'm keen on leaning out even more, aiming to lose another 15-25 lbs., but I'm stuck on how to do it without risking setbacks or losing my progress. Any tips or guidance? (1:14:53)   #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I approach people on the gym floor and start talking to them to try and sell them personal training packages? Are there any strategies or tips you guys have used that you found successful? (1:24:16)   #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best workout program during the rest of pregnancy? (1:35:54)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com   Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order of their best products **   Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order**     April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout **    Mind Pump #1517: The No Cardio Way To Train Your Body To Burn Fat   Come see and hang out with Mind Pump, LIVE! Saturday, June 15 · 1pm PDT Bellagio Las Vegas. Click the link here for more details.     Is house dust mostly dead skin? | Live Science    The Mystery of Sudden Genius | Psychology Today    Post by Sal Di Stefano on X - Middle class Americans own less wealth than the top 1%    Dan Bilzerian Says Monogamy is Better Than Sleeping with Thousands of Women    Secret Tunnels Were Built Under The Playboy Mansion In The 1970s    American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders – Netflix   Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout**   Mind Pump Newsletter   Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty    Mind Pump #1927: Performance Training Secrets From A Top NBA Trainer With Cory Schlesinger    Mind Pump #2275: The 8 People Most Likely To Overtrain   3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar   Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course   Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, NASM is offering their CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) Premium for the Price of Self-Study ($899) usually $1,249. Get All Inclusive for the Price of Premium ($1179) $1899 $151/mo.    Mind Pump #1375: How To Train Before, During & After Pregnancy   MAPS Starter     Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   Jason Phillips (@nci_ceo_jason) Instagram   Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian) Instagram   Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram  

2316: How to Spot a Horrible Online Trainer, the Best Workout to Do When Pregnant. How to Lift Weights for an Iron Man & More (Listener Live Coaching)

  Even ‘good’ workouts can be bad if used by the wrong person. (1:22)   Defining a ‘good’ workout. (3:00)   Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout.   #1 - You aren’t getting stronger or progressing in PERFORMANCE. (7:45)   #2 - You feel worse after the workout and/or generally. (11:35)   #3 - Joint pain. (17:01)   #4 - Overemphasis on intensity. (23:38)   #5 - Poor sleep. (28:21)   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. **   April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout **    Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways To Know If Your Workout Is Not Right For You   Mind Pump #1095: How To Break Through A Plateau    Mind Pump #2255: The Smart Way To Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula    Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps To Bounce Back From Overtraining   Peptide Therapy – Guide to Unlocking Your Body’s Potential   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   Brian Kula (@kulasportsperformance) Instagram  Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram 

2315: Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout

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: If you want to move in a direction where your life changes, having a mentor or a guide is your best bet. (1:45)   Kids say the darndest things. (13:04)   Sal’s devastating night of sleep. (14:22)   BPC-157's healing ability. (21:38)   GLP1’s use for impulsive behavior and another Adam Tirzepetide update. (24:12)   Beware of studies. (37:12)   Preventable measures to ward off a cold. (40:49)   For every one idiot, there is a sea of good stories. (45:08)   Celebrity gossip and conspiracies. (49:45)   #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on natural testosterone enhancers and when to seek out medical intervention? (1:03:17)   #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best approach to becoming a true hybrid athlete? (1:15:39)   #ListenerLive question #3 - Would having an outside source (in this case, the EMS suit) make muscles contract illicit hypertrophy? (1:24:06)   #ListenerLive question #4 - When trying to lose fat, is it better to reduce weight training and do more cardio? (1:32:30)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com   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**     April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout **   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.   3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar   Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course    Mind Pump #2125: Heal Like Wolverine: BPC 157 With Dr. William Seeds    Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon    Doctor explains new study on salt substitutes, plus swaps to decrease sodium    New Study: Mediterranean Diet, Daily Glass of Wine May Lower Depression Risk    Beyoncé Accused of 'Extreme Witchcraft' by Former Drummer Kimberly Thompson    The Fanatic (2019 movie)    Mock human sacrifice at Cern    Dark Parody and Villainous Clowns | Matt Walsh | The Daily Wire   Guantonio's    Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps To Bounce Back From Overtraining   MAPS Fitness Anabolic   MAPS Fitness Performance      Mind Pump #1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck    Mind Pump #1987: How To Burn Fat & Build Muscle At The Same Time   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram   Christina Hathaway (@mindsetofmattercoaching) Instagram   Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram   Michael Churnow (@michaelchernow) Instagram  

2314: The Best Way to Train to Lose Fat, How to Choose Between Enclomiphene & TRT, Staying Jacked as a Runner & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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: If you're going to talk good to anybody, talk good to yourself. (1:40)   Reacting to the latest TikTok trend, Trad Wives. (16:00)   Trauma lust. (25:04)   The evolutionary theory behind strongmen dating tiny women. (33:17)   Growth spurts. (35:22)   The growth mindset is attached to being a successful personal trainer. (38:54)   When people go viral due to hate. (40:52)   Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE Peptide Guide. (51:33)   #Quah question #1 - How much volume is considered “too much?” How many sets per muscle group should we aim for? 6? 8? 12? (52:41)   #Quah question #2 - Do you build cheat days into your nutrition plan? Especially around Birthdays and holidays? (58:51)   #Quah question #3 - Can you discuss the differences between processed “unhealthy” foods vs non-processed “unhealthy” foods? I notice there is a massive difference in how I feel having a homemade dessert vs prepackaged and processed. (1:02:55)   #Quah question #4 - Is it better to move more and eat more or to move less and eat less? (1:06:24)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, NCI has put together the ultimate starter kit full of resources that will help you do everything from creating an irresistible offer to properly intake and onboarding a new client.     Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users will get $20 off your first order **    Tiktok's 'Trad Wife' Influencers Think The Kitchen Is Pretty Neat   3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar    Hippie rapper Shanin Blake   Mind Pump #2217: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson   Peptide Therapy - Guide to Unlocking Your Body's Potential   Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic**   Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV    Should I Do a Cheat Day While I'm Training? - Mind Pump Blog    Mind Pump #1037: How Ultra-Processed Foods Are Making You Fat, Sick, & Weak   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   shanin blake (@shaninblake) Instagram     Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X    

1520: B.J. Penn

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