Part Trainer Bonus Series – EP 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies (THAT WORK) and That Clients Love!

• The MOST valuable piece for coaches and trainers. (0:28)

• Will they do it? (2:36)

• Does it have a large payoff? (4:17)

• Is this realistically sustainable forever? (5:15)

• General Diet Strategies That Have the Biggest Payoff That Clients Love!

• Level 1 – Avoid heavily processed foods. (7:55)

• Level 2 – Hit your target body weight in grams of protein and eat it FIRST. (15:10)

• Level 3 – Aim for ½ to a gallon of water a day. (20:02)

• Level 4 – Track. (22:46)

• General Exercise Strategies That Have the Biggest Payoff That Clients Love!

• Level 1 – Walk after meals. (26:21)

• Level 2 – Strength training. (29:38)

• Level 3 – Daily mobility. (32:30)

• Level 4 – Structured cardio. (33:35)

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• Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

• Mind Pump # 2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle

• Mind Pump # 2160: Macro Counting Master Class

• Mind Pump # 2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly)

• Mind Pump # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health

• Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. **

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People Mentioned

• Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram

Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset

• What makes a successful trainer mindset? (1:31)

• Defining what a successful trainer is. (2:10)

• 5 Steps to Develop a Successful Trainer Mindset

• #1 – Love people as much or more as you love fitness. (5:00)

• #2 – Have to be growth minded. (10:03)

• #3 – Be purpose driven. (17:24)

• #4 – Health is a priority. (21:40)

• #5 – Loves to share what works with other trainers. (23:39)

• Mind Pump Trainer Oath

• #1 – YOU are responsible for your clients’ successes and failures. (27:59)

• #2 – NEVER make false promises. (29:20)

• #3 – PRIORITIZE your client's health over their aesthetics. (30:28)

• #4 – ALWAYS meet your clients where they are. (31:05)

• #5 – ALWAYS aim for sustainability over speed. (32:27)

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• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

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Mike O’Hearn

• Why he was bred for bodybuilding. (2:06)

• Growing up in a big family. (3:44)

• The guy who likes the journey will do better than the man who wants the destination. (5:28)

• Why he decided to go natural. (8:15)

• Tips for continuing to perform long-term. (14:33)

• How much has having a child changed his life? (17:53)

• Why he appreciates being an older father. (22:14)

• The drastic changes in gym culture. (24:42)

• Favorite workout partners. (28:37)

• His unique friendship with Stan Efferding. (32:31)

• Nutrition advice for longevity. (35:07)

• His transition from stage to screen. (39:24)

• His experience on American Gladiators. (41:02)

• “It’s not the shows that win it, it’s what you do with yourself, your personality/image.” His mindset behind building his wealth outside of fitness. (46:21)

• The impact of his partner. (51:13)

• Does working out get better as you get older? (54:10)

• Put yourself around high-performing people. (59:29)

• Being the ‘meme’ guy. (1:05:47)

• “The finance shouldn’t outride the energy.” (1:07:19)

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Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Mike O’Hearn (@mikeohearn) Instagram

• Website

• YouTube

• Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram

• Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) Instagram

• Josh Barnett (@joshlbarnett) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 weird signs that you should avoid gluten. (1:45)

• Why is fitness so EFFECTIVE for depression and anxiety? (22:07)

• Don’t forget to bring Zbiotics to your next party or gathering. (29:00)

• The Schafer’s Lego Land experience. (32:19)

• Saffron is a natural compound for depression and anxiety. (45:43)

• Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press. (46:55)

• 3-part bonus series for trainers dropping on May 19th! (1:00:35)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice for jumping and getting into personal training? (1:01:51)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – Where do I go after I finish Symmetry to make sure I can keep this momentum going to live pretty much pain-free and moving freely? (1:13:03)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – When would you guys recommend someone get liposuction? (1:22:42)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – Do I need to educate myself a little more before hiring a coach? And if so, how exactly? (1:32:53)

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• Mind Pump #1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks

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People Mentioned

• Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram

• Jordan Jiunta (@redwiteandjordan) Instagram

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• Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram

• Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram

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 5 best diets for ANY goal. (1:38)

• The MOST common mistake people make with fitness & diet. (19:53)

• The BEST recovery tool to manage stress. (31:03)

• Terrible/harming tactics by mainstream media. (35:27)

• Creatine and depression. (41:27)

• The history of ginseng. (44:12)

• The conspiracy theory behind art. (48:36)

• Kids say the darndest things. (53:12)

• Mind Pump Recommends You Can’t Ask That on Netflix. (56:21)

• Train the Trainer 3-Part Bonus Series dropping May 19th! (1:00:47)

• #Quah question #1 – What do you guys do to keep up strength when resting an injury? (1:01:37)

• #Quah question #2 – What should you do if you are reverse dieting but see weight gain? (1:04:17)

• #Quah question #3 – Will taking NSAID’s to treat an acute injury completely negate gains from strength training? (1:06:04)

• #Quah question #4 – How do you see AI affecting the fitness industry? What are the pros and cons that can come of its involvement for trainers, nutrition coaches and their clients? (1:09:26)

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• Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation

• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

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People Mentioned

• Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram

• Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

• Benjamin Bikman (@benbikmanphd) Instagram

Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This!

• The challenges for people taking GLP-1s. (1:10)

• GLP-1s do NOT cause muscle loss. (3:10)

• The under-muscled epidemic. (5:48)

• The way GLP-1s work and what they do. (7:45)

• Obesity vs. under muscled. (11:12)

• Losing muscle is bad. How do you stop that from happening when on a GLP-1?

• #1 - Titrate the dose if too strong. Why you should go through a compound pharmacy. (13:30)

• #2 - Eat high protein. (16:49)

• #3 - Lift daily. (20:32)

• #4 - Drink ½ to 1 gallon of water daily. (24:18)

• #5 - Use essential amino acids, creatine, electrolytes, HMB. (25:42)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Special Promotion: MAPS GLP-1 50% off!! ** Code 50OFFGLP1 at checkout **

• 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**

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• Mind Pump #2360: What You Need to Know About GLP-1 With Dr. Tyna Moore

• Mind Pump #2110: Ozempic the Miracle Fat Loss Peptide: The Truth With Dr. William Seeds

• Mind Pump #2410: How to Maximize Fat Loss & Preserve Muscle on GLP-1s (Introducing MAPS GLP-1)

• Mind Pump #2432: The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways to progressively overload the body without adding weight to the bar. (2:00)

• Can sodium curb your carb cravings? (24:55)

• Arrival fallacy. (27:08)

• Salt water vs chlorine. (31:54)

• ADHD medications and the impact of the modeling of the brain. (37:02)

• Mind Pump Group Coaching is back! (52:49)

• The euphoric feeling from Ned. (54:25)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to eat to get a bigger chest and shoulders and more of an upper body for function and fashion? (56:13)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there something that you would suggest for someone who has limited weights to progressively overload? (1:13:59)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – What are your recommended best practices when training youth athletes? (1:20:54)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – Should I continue to strength train 4-5 days a week if my sleep is poor? (1:29:59)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected]

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• Mind Pump #1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

• Mind Pump #912: How to Change Your Mental State with Music

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• Ask Mind Pump

• What is EMDR? – Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing

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People Mentioned

• Benjamin Bikman (@benbikmanphd) Instagram

• Mark Manson (@IAmMarkManson) X/Twitter

• Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X/Twitter

Mike Israetel

• How powerful is muscle memory? (1:35)

• The amount of strength training required for the average person to build muscle. (10:01)

• Why in some cases doing less is best. (14:57)

• His demons and sharing his own personal journey. (19:00)

• Balancing relationships, family, and business. (23:20)

• GLP-1s are here to stay! (29:21)

• Any downsides to myostatin-inhibiting drugs? (35:05)

• Hot takes on reverse dieting. (38:45)

• Science-based vs. being a practitioner. (52:48)

• Calling out the cortisol junkies. (58:52)

• Why going down the difficult route is how you are going to get in shape. (1:05:30)

• What advice has he changed his mind on? (1:12:14)

• Highlighting the indirect results of taking a GLP-1. (1:16:48)

• The downstream negative effects of “exercise in a pill.” (1:21:26)

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Featured Guest/People Mentioned

• Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram

• Website

• Eric Helms (@helms3dmj) Instagram

• Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram

• Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

• Melissa Davis, PhD (@regressive_underload) Instagram

In This Episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin Coach Four Pump Heads via Zoom.

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 EASY steps to good health. (1:43)

• Seek out being bored. (26:25)

• Adam and Doug’s driving experience. (36:32)

• The Paleovalley protein diet. (42:27)

• Negative motivation. (45:11)

• When your wife doesn’t get it. (47:57)

• Porsche experience. (49:50)

• Probiotics and muscle strength. (54:36)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – What’s the best weight training approach to getting my speed back? (57:52)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice on boosting my appetite? I find food repulsive. (1:11:11)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – How long can you stay in a cut without losing the progress I made on a reverse diet (1:19:55)

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People Mentioned

• James Smith (@jamessmithpt) Instagram

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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: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF!(1:39)

• The importance of a good night’s sleep. (18:31)

• Creatine to improve brain function. (24:59)

• A check-in with Mark who was a former winner of the Rock Recovery Center scholarship. (26:21)

• Calling out poor trainers in the space and the importance of building your business the RIGHT way. (39:03)

• Social media does NOT reflect reality. (44:33)

• Adam’s ribs are the best. (47:02)

• What makes a trainer or coach effective. (49:51)

• Crazy stats with Adam. (55:09)

• We are heading towards an existential crisis. (57:01)

• Like father, like son. (58:55)

• #Quah question #1 – How can I work on getting deeper into the squat position? (1:00:45)

• #Quah question #2 – As a trainer, are you still learning something new every day? If so, what? (1:03:40)

• #Quah question #3 – How do you transition to a healthy relationship with food, after counting macros and being regimented a long time? (1:07:08)

• #Quah question #4 – Tips on coming back from being sick. I've been out with double sinus and ear infections since 4/17. No lifting, no anything for 12 days. Lost 5lbs and feeling weak. What do I do, same workout, lower weights? Lower weights, lower reps? (1:10:36)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users that sign up will receive 2 grassfed and finished filet mignons in every box for a year + $20 off! **

• Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Ben and Tom know firsthand the struggles of addiction and alcoholism. With years of experience helping thousands of individuals, they offer a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you’re personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they’re here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don’t wait—take the first step today. **

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People Mentioned

• Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram

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• Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X/Twitter

• Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram

• Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram

• Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram

• Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram

• Jordan Jiunta (@redwiteandjordan) Instagram