Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

By Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

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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. 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.

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1098: Lifting with Chains, ...

08.16.2019

In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to use chains in the gym, whether strength training can be the solution to many of the ailments that ...

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08.17.2019 1099: How to Transition from Macro Counting to Intuitive Eating, The Truth About the Impossible Burger & Engineered Plant-Based Meats, Training People with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best approach to transitioning from macro counting to unconscious competence with respect to eating, competitors & ...
08.16.2019 1098: Lifting with Chains, How Strength Training Slows Aging, the Pros & Cons of Minimalist Shoes & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to use chains in the gym, whether strength training can be the solution to many of the ailments that ...
08.15.2019 1097: Which Diet is Best for You? With so many popular diets, how do you choose the best one for you? In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin review four of the most popular and who should do which. The many ways to approach nutrition + how ...
08.14.2019 1096: Weight Watchers Review, Training for Multiple Adaptations in a Single Workout, the Best Training Program for Children & Teens & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about training certain body parts for strength while training other body parts with higher reps and lower weight in the same ...
08.12.2019 1095: How to Break Through a Plateau Hitting a training or diet plateau is frustrating. In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go into detail how to break through plateaus and how to avoid them altogether. The frustration of hitting a plateau. (3:03) Don’t be so hard ...
08.10.2019 1094: How to Lose Stubborn Body Fat, What an Ideal Rest Day Looks Like, Non-Negotiables in Relationships & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how lose fat from areas that don't seem to respond, what exactly defines an ideal rest day, ...
08.09.2019 1093: How Building Strength Improves Aesthetics, Lifting Cues that Work, the Meaning of Stay Authentic & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best lifting cues to help clients (or self) use proper form, how to convince someone to build strength rather ...
08.08.2019 1092: The 3 Things You Must Do if You are a Hardgainer In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin reveal the three things you must do if you are a "hardgainer" and are having difficulty putting on muscle. How the fitness industry shows NO LOVE for the hardgainer. (3:19) #1 – EAT ...
08.07.2019 1091: Pros & Cons of Training Like a Powerlifter vs Bodybuilder, How & When to Deload, the Pros & Cons of Ab Machines & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the pros and cons of a powerlifting type approach to training vs a bodybuilder type approach to ...
08.05.2019 1090: Laurie King In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with Laurie King, blogger, nutrition coach and soon to be podcaster. The MASSIVE responsibility of being a parent, how your words become a child's inner voice, the coddling of the human mind ...
08.03.2019 1089: Late Night Eating & Weight Gain, Favorite Lateral & Rotational Exercises, Obesity as a Disability & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about eating late at night and weight gain, favorite lateral and rotational exercises, the importance of back extensions ...
08.02.2019 1088: How to Determine the Best Weight for Each Set, Steps for Recovery After Working Out Too Hard, Ways to Develop Good Food Habits in Children & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about specializing in a specific type of training, the benefits and detriments of dropping weight each set, adding weight each set ...
08.01.2019 1087: Is Mobility Overrated? In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the debate among fitness experts regarding the importance of mobility and go over seven foundational movements that every human should be able to perform. Mind Pump here to blur the lines and ...
07.31.2019 1086: The Impact of Food Quality on Muscle Growth, How Aging Affects Fitness, Leg Press vs. Barbell Squats & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why people can leg press a much higher weight than they can barbell squat, whether poor food ...
07.29.2019 1085: Build an Amazing Body with No Gym In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss how you can build an impressive body even if you don't have access to a gym, barbells or dumbbells. Busting the common myth that you can’t build a great physique without access ...
07.27.2019 1084: How to Get Underactive Muscles to Fire & Build, the Best Substitutes for Squats & Deadlifts, How to Lift When Experiencing Shoulder Issues & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best substitutes for deadlifts and squats for someone with severe lower back problems, using a landmine ...
07.26.2019 1083: The Impact of Stress on Muscle Building, Tips for Becoming an Online Trainer, Ways to Overcome a Mental Crash & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the importance of being in a parasympathetic state for maximal muscle building, whether the online training market is saturated, what ...
07.25.2019 1082: The Truth About Beachbody® In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin address the controversy they stirred up on a recent Quah about Beachbody and go into greater depth about what they feel is the good, bad and ugly with respect to their programs. Mind ...
07.24.2019 1081: The Pros & Cons of Foam Rolling, Training & Nutrition for Combat Sports, the First Steps to Becoming a Leader & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether foam rolling actually helps or is a short-term solution, training and nutrition for combat sports such ...
07.22.2019 1080: 21 Commandments of Gym Etiquette In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the 21 Commandments of gym etiquette, what thou shall and shall not do to be a good gym citizen. Teaching proper gym etiquette: The 21 Gym Commandments everyone NEEDS to follow. (1:42) ...
07.20.2019 1079: How to Activate Muscles by Flexing, the Pros & Cons of Open Chain vs. Closed Chain Exercises, the Future of Peloton & Other Streaming At-Home Workouts & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about activating muscles by flexing them before compound lifts, the difference in stimuli, physically and cognitively, between open ...
07.19.2019 1078: 3 Things a Hardgainer Must Do to Put on Muscle Size, How to Design an Effective Full-Body Landmine Workout, the Pros & Cons of Maintaining Single Digit Bodyfat Year-Round & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to maintain single-digit body fat year-round without tanking metabolism and throwing hormones out of whack, exercises to include in ...
07.18.2019 1077: The 7 Deadly Fitness Lies Sold to Women In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin expose seven lies the fitness industry continues to tell women. How there are certain things that should DIE in the fitness industry: The 7 deadly fitness lies that are sold to women. (2:27) ...
07.17.2019 1076: The Best Way to Preserve Muscle in a Caloric Deficit, How to Enjoy Food without Guilt, the Value of Essential Amino Acid Supplements & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether to add activity or decrease calories to preserve the most muscle when in a deficit, the ...
07.15.2019 1075: Dr. Stefanie Cohen - From Venezuelan National Soccer Team to 4X Bodyweight Deadlift & 22 World Records Dr. Stefanie Cohen Her humble beginnings and how she came to the US. (3:33) How in some degree we are forced to rise to the occasion: Her journey to what she is currently doing. (6:27) When did the switch from ...
07.13.2019 1074: The Truth About Testosterone Boosters, How to Maximize Load on Muscles While Minimizing Stress on Joints, the Next Big Health Fad & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how put maximum load on the muscles and minimum load on the joints when exercising, the difference ...
07.12.2019 1073: How to Manipulate Intensity to Break Through Plateaus, the Advantages & Disadvantages of Different Macro Ratios, How to Spot a Good Trainer & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to measure intensity in order to increase it, how to spot a good trainer, the advantages and disadvantages of ...
07.11.2019 1072: What You Need to Know About Protein for Muscle Building & Fat Loss In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go into depth about protein, what it is, what it does, how to use it and the potential negatives of eating too much. The ‘magical’ macronutrient that is protein: What it is, what ...
07.10.2019 1071: Substitute Exercises When You Don't have a Barbell or Rack, Ways to Prevent a Slower Metabolism While Maintaining Endurance, Tips for Merging the Fitness & Wellness Industries & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to prevent metabolic adaptations while keeping endurance and stamina levels up, alternative exercises for someone who ...
07.08.2019 1070: Underground Muscle Building Secrets with Dr. Scott Stevenson In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Scott Stevenson, competitive bodybuilder, PhD in applied exercise physiologist, college professor and author of Be Your Own Bodybuilding Coach. Scott provides an interesting and insightful perspective on blending eastern and ...
07.06.2019 1069: Avoiding Muscle Loss, When to Use Resistance Bands, Foward Shoulder Fixes & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether resistance bands are useful as a workout tool or just an Instagram sales gimmick, progressing without ...
07.05.2019 1068: Vacation Workout Tips, How to Train with Herniated Discs, Pros & Cons of an Exercise Pill & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about working out on vacation, posture correcting devices, considerations and exercises for training those with herniated discs, and whether an exercise ...
07.04.2019 1067: The 5 Biggest Lies in Fitness In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin pull back the curtain on the fitness industry and reveal five of the biggest lies in fitness promoted by social media influencers, bodybuilders and supplement companies. The cultural phenomena of old media. (2:13) ...
07.03.2019 1066: The Pros & Cons of Training with a Weight Vest, How to Prep for a Night of Drinking Alcohol (& How to Recover), What it Means to Have a Broken Metabolism & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the workouts or exercises that are appropriate for weight vests, how to prep for a night of ...
07.01.2019 1065: Jordan Syatt on Becoming Gary Vee's Trainer, the Biggest Lessons He Learned from Gary Vee, Keys to Building an Online Business (& Mistakes to Avoid) & MORE! In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Jordan Syatt. Jordan has a very solid fitness background, training at the renowned Westside Barbell and then spending several years traveling the world with advertising and marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk, aka ...
06.29.2019 1064: Tracking Food Intake vs. Intuitive Eating When Cutting & Bulking, the Pros & Cons of Lifting Wraps & Sleeves, How to Overcome Mental Blocks to Lifting Heavy & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tracking food intake vs. intuitively eating to cut or bulk, the pros & cons of protective gear ...
06.28.2019 1063: The Best Routines for Squats & Deadlifts, Advice for Sagging Tummy Skin, How to Identify Inflammation & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to know if you are experiencing inflammation, the best routines for squats and deadlifts, advice for moms worried about ...
06.27.2019 1062: Get Strong... Look Better Naked Ep. 1062: Get Strong... Look Better Naked How strongman training can benefit YOU. (1:58) The differences between strength that is usable in the real world vs. the kind of strength that is not applicable. (3:41) The ‘novel’ strongman exercises that ...
06.26.2019 1061: The Ideal Weight Lifting Tempo for Muscle Growth, How Proper Training Affects Appetite, the Benefits of Training with a Weighted Backpack & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about using wall-sits to rehab an injury or fix an imbalance, why hunger goes up after a MAPS ...
06.24.2019 1060: Stephanie Greunke of the Whole Mamas Podcast In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin speak with Stephanie Greunke of the Whole Mamas Podcast about health and nutrition pre, mid and post pregnancy. Why she created the Whole Mamas Club? (2:40) The misinformation surrounding pregnancy in our current ...
06.22.2019 1059: How to Eat Healthy at Restaurants, Using Fitness to Become a Better Parent, Living Up to Other's Perceptions & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips for eating healthy at restaurants, balancing training and being a great dad, living up to the ...
06.21.2019 1058: Ideal Rest Time Between Sets, How to Spot a Bogus Study, Morning Neck Pain Solutions & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best rest time in between sets for building muscle, what to do if you wake up with a kink ...
06.20.2019 1057: How to Get Stronger for Fat Loss & Muscle Building In this episode of Mind Pump, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss strength... what it is, why it's important and how to build it. Why is strength an important thing? (1:20) The different types of strength. (4:22) What does it mean ...
06.19.2019 1056: How to Maximize Muscle Growth by Lifting with a Full Range of Motion, the Role the Mind-Muscle Connection Plays in Hypertrophy, the Importance of Frequency for Muscle Development & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about which builds more strength and muscle... locking out reps or keeping some flex to keep tension on ...
06.17.2019 1055: Almost 30 with Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin talk with Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik of the Almost 30 podcast. The story of Almost 30: Live on tour. (2:26) What have they learned in the space since coming in? (7:39) Growing ...
06.15.2019 1054: The Truth About BCAAs, the Pros & Cons of Lifting Belts, the Kid's Snack Bamboozle & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about BCAAs and whether they are necessary when eating a high protein diet, the impact a weight belt ...
06.14.2019 1053: How to Stop Bingeing, Whole Body Workouts vs Body Part Splits, the Impact of Alcohol on Workouts & MORE! In this episode of Quah, sponsored by MAPS Fitness Products (www.mapsfitnessproducts.com), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about influencers and bodybuilders who use body part splits instead of whole body workouts, the best way to stop bingeing, how ...
06.13.2019 1052: Why Fasting May Be Making You Fat In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk about fasting, what it is, how it has become mainstream, the benefits of fasting, the downsides of fasting and in particular how fasting may, in fact, be contributing to accumulating excess body ...
06.12.2019 1051: The Pros & Cons of the One Rep Max, Meal Frequency Myths, How to Find Your Purpose in Life & MORE In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com/mindpump, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of one rep maxes, frequent small meals vs infrequent large meals, what it means to ...
06.10.2019 1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with New York Times bestselling author or The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fck and Everything is F*cked. The receding threshold of pain and discomfort. (3:34) You say you value something, ...

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