In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether macros really count, the hierarchy for adjusting variables in your training, dealing with people in the industry who preach their diet or workout is the best one, and tactics for keeping your wife on your side.  Mind Pump gets weird after the supplement stack Sal creates. (5:11) Four Sigmatic coffee is en Fuego! (6:09) The Andrews household loses another chicken. (9:12) The guys talk scary movies and what used to keep them up at night. (12:44) A haunted house offers $20,000 to anyone who can finish it. (19:01) Nutritional Coaching Institute is offering a FREE gut health course for Mind Pump listeners! (21:20) Why you should look DEEPER into studies and view them from different angles. (23:32) What is the optimal age to have kids? (26:17) Is there too much access to information? (34:12) Why you should NOT live on social media. (37:04) Twitter is making BIG moves! (39:11) #Quah question #1 – Do macros really matter? (41:49) #Quah question #2 – Is there a hierarchy when adjusting variables in your training? Should you start changing reps before changing tempo or weight? Would this apply to beginners and advanced lifters? (52:25) #Quah question #3 – How do you deal with all the people in the industry when they preach to you their diet or workout is the best one? (58:33) #Quah question #4 – What are your tactics for keeping your wife on your side? Such as keeping communication smooth and avoiding arguments. Having my wife angry is the main stressor for me. (1:05:32)  People Mentioned  Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga)  Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition)  Instagram Enzo Coglitore (@enzocog)  Instagram Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian)  Instagram Nir Eyal (@neyal99)  Instagram    Related Links/Products Mentioned  LAUNCH SPECIAL! MAPS Powerlift available NOW!! **Code “POWER40” at checkout** Visit Four Sigmatic for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Are you a mind Pump Listener? Get Our Top Selling GUT HEALTH MASTERCLASS...for free! Two Sentence Horror Stories | Netflix Schitt's Creek | Netflix  Haunted house offers $20,000 to anyone who can finish it  New study finds young moms are more likely to have a child with ADHD 

1154: The Truth About Macros, the Most Important Variables to Adjust in Your Training, Dealing with Workout & Diet Zealots & MORE

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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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: Work on sleep. It will make everything else better. (2:17)   Signs we are having sex tonight. (15:16)   Sal’s a terrible patient. (18:38)   Getting your first pimple. (20:42)   Bad food diets and the worst fast food. (23:19)   At what point will the GLP-1s be used to save money? (29:33)   When are they going to stop comparing us to apes? (33:27)   The value of sports. (35:23)   A test of patience. (41:35)   The biggest advocate for Ned. (44:01)   The appeal of Dubai. (45:25)   NBA players are a different breed. (49:04)   Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (54:17)   #ListenerLive question #1 - How should I go about reversing out of the prep phase after the show? (59:37)   #ListenerLive question #2 - What should I do to build my glutes? (1:14:46)   #ListenerLive question #3 - How much does MAPS Oldtime Strength correlate with the strongman sport? (1:28:57)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com   Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Get $200 off plus free shipping on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep. Stay cool this summer with Eight Sleep, now shipping within the USA, Canada, the UK, select countries in the EU, and Australia! **   Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off **   April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout **   Sleep Deprivation: Effects on Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance – PMC    Sleep loss limits fat loss, study finds – University of Chicago News    Sleeping less than 6 hours may raise risk of cancer, even death    Walmart says users of weight loss drugs are buying less food - NBC    Costco adds Ozempic prescriptions for members through virtual weight loss program   Sex at Dawn: How We Mate, Why We Stray, and What It Means for Modern Relationships    Deadly violence a natural tendency in chimps, study finds   The joy of sports: How watching sports can boost well-being    Dubai Before and After – All Roads lead to Dubai   Neom - The Line - The Rise and Fall of Saudi Arabia's Linear City.    adidas' The Box Shoes Releases April 2024    Take a Look at Victor Wembanyama's AI Designed Nike Sneaker   Come see and hang out with Mind Pump, LIVE! Saturday, June 15 · 1pm PDT Bellagio Las Vegas. Click the link here for more details.    For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump    Mind Pump #1370: The 4 Reasons Your Butt Is Not Building    Mind Pump #1667: The Best Exercises You Can Do To Develop The Perfect Butt   Build Your Butt Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products   Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course    Mind Pump #2145: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram   Christopher Maznaritz (Sca.astartesndinavian) Instagram    

2316: How to Build a Round Butt, the Ideal Way to Train for a Strongman Competition, How to Eat & Train After a Bodybuilding Show & More (Listener Live Coaching)

  The power of the scale. (1:25)   Why it’s irrelevant. (6:02)   Four reasons why you should THROW AWAY your scale!   #1 - It doesn’t measure body composition. (11:49)   #2 - It takes our focus off other metrics. (14:31)   #3 - It can mess with our heads. (21:46)   #4 - Weight can fluctuate from day to day. (26:48)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   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.   April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout **    Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog    Mind Pump #1917: Ten Common Traits Of Fit & Healthy People   Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources    

2320: Throw Away the Scale!

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 have a body part that seems to be lagging, don’t go heavier, go LIGHTER. (1:35)   Connecting and disconnecting. (11:07)   Understanding what is developmentally appropriate. (17:49)   Owning up as a parent. (25:04)   The favorite host results are in! (29:49)   The best immune-boosting supplements for kids. (30:23)   Eggs are NOT bad for you. (33:13)   GLP-1 agonists’ impact on society and Adam. (35:56)   Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE 3-Day Trainer Seminar. (50:39)   #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I increase my muscle mass and gain strength in that short time frame? (51:51)   #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I or should I not do the trigger sessions if I’m doing MAPS Anabolic Advanced? (1:00:45)   #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I choose which parts of a demanding program like Performance I include with my client? (1:04:04)   #ListenerLive question #4 - My curiosity is training clients with implants and post-explant surgery. Are there certain exercises and sets and reps you would encourage, and any to avoid?  Also, I am having breast explant surgery. Any suggestions on the best approach to ease back into training chest post-surgery? (1:16:01)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com   Mind Pump’s Spring Apparel and Equipment Sale going on 4/19-4/22 - Visit here for more details.   Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout**   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 **   April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout **    What To Do About Lagging Body Parts - Mind Pump Media   Eggs may be secret to high IQ in babies • Earth.com   Eggs may not be bad for your heart after all | ScienceDaily   3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar   Visit biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off your order**   Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk   Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course    Mind Pump #2280: Why Everyone Should Train Like An Athlete   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.   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources  

2319: How to Strength Train With Breast Implants, the Value of Trigger Sessions for Building Muscle, How to Get in Shape for a Wedding & More (Listener Live Coaching)

  Mind Pump Fit Tip: MANAGE your algorithms. (1:41)   Shout out to Dr. John Delony. (14:29)   Sal’s vasectomy experience. (16:49)   Why Sal is dropping the ‘wife beater’ when working out. (24:00)   Adam’s latest Tirzepetide challenge. (26:12)   The homelessness epidemic in California. (39:51)   The state of the economy. (43:54)   Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (49:42)   #Quah question #1 - As a 48-year-old male I’m having a tough time with increasing the overhead press. What would you recommend as a “Z” press progression? (58:43)   #Quah question #2 - Is 30G of protein powder the same as 30G of animal-sourced protein? What are the differences in terms of how much we absorb? (1:02:50)   #Quah question #3 - How does the body actually lose or burn fat? Do you sweat it out, breathe it out or is it something else? (1:07:29)   #Quah question #4 - I made tremendous strength gains through Anabolic. I put 50 lbs. on my squat and 130 lbs. on my deadlift. I’ve done this w/o straps or a belt. At what point should someone start using wrist straps or weight belts? (1:11:52)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Listen to the Dr. John Delony Show wherever you get your podcasts or click the link here   Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users will get $20 off your first order **   April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout **   Mind Pump # 1140: Nir Eyal   The Girls Are Not Alright: Responses to Three Claims that the Youth Mental Health Crisis Is Exaggerated    The Dumbphone Boom Is Real | The New Yorker   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.    Nearly one-third of nation's homeless population lives in California, new research shows    Audit finds California spent $24B on homelessness in 5 years, didn't consistently track outcomes    Inflation runs hot for third straight month, driven by gas prices and rent    Dollar stores are shutting down across America. They did this to themselves    San Francisco Bill Would Let People Sue Grocery Stores for Closing Too Quickly    @Travis_in_Flint post on X    Mock human sacrifice at Cern   Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off **   One Arm Arnold Press- Improve Shoulder Mobility & Development   Build An Iron Grip with the Bottoms-Up Kettlebell Press   Mind Pump # 1950: Shoulder Building Masterclass   Exhaled Pounds: How Fat Leaves the Body   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   Nir Eyal (@neyal99)  Instagram   Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram   Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram  

2318: Where Your Fat Goes When You Lose Weight, How to Increase Your Overhead Press, the Difference Between Protein Quality & More

  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  

1154: The Truth About Macros, the Most Important Variables to Adjust in Your Training, Dealing with Workout & Diet Zealots & MORE

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