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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 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

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

    • Gesundheit und Fitness
    • 4.9 • 16 Ratings

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

    2345: The Muscle Mommy Revolution

    2345: The Muscle Mommy Revolution

    The glowing reception of the new program. (1:44)
    Reflecting on the change in attitude towards fitness for women. (2:52)
    How CrossFit opened the door for strength training for women. (6:22)
    The Muscle Mommy Revolution is here! (8:29)
    Understanding health as more than just your looks. (11:57)
    Working with your metabolism and not against it. (13:54)
    The MASSIVE misconception around how irrelevant scale weight is. (19:34)
    Doing what’s right is ALWAYS easier. (25:45)
    How the hormone balancing effects of strength training also influence how you store body fat. (29:18)
    Let’s keep this revolution going! Post on all social media #MAPSMuscleMommy (32:04)
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    • 34 min
    2344: How to Lift Weights to Improve Your Golf Game, Tips to Avoid Injury When Getting Back Into a Sport, Ways to Overcome Nerve Pain & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2344: How to Lift Weights to Improve Your Golf Game, Tips to Avoid Injury When Getting Back Into a Sport, Ways to Overcome Nerve Pain & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    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: When it comes to strength training, you actually need a lot less than you think. (2:05)
    We look scruffy. (11:00)
    Tirzepetide updates. (12:19)
    As good as a protein cookie can be. (18:24)
    A kiddie pool debacle. (20:25)
    Highlighting people’s abuse of power. (23:41)
    Speculating on a potential black swan event. (28:07)
    Twilight Zone favorites. (34:12)
    First-time parent fears. (42:50)
    Return on investment for degrees. (49:54)
    Shout out to the 38 Letters from J.D. Rockefeller to his son: Perspectives, Ideology, and Wisdom book. (56:44)
    #ListenerLive question #1 – What is an appropriate training program for me to be able to play as much golf as I’d like? (1:00:43)
    #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice for reintroducing a sport after many years away from it? (1:09:19)
    #ListenerLive question #3 – Are there specific stretches or mobility exercises I can do to alleviate the pain in my hamstrings, so I can go heavier when targeting that muscle growth? (1:21:32)
    #ListenerLive question #4 – Is my fat intake hindering my aesthetic goals? (1:30:48)
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    Not Only The Hottest On Record, Summer 2023 Was Hottest For 2,000 Years
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    Many master's degrees aren't worth the investment, research shows
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    Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram

    • 1 hr 42 min
    2343: Sprinting for Fat Loss, the Benefits of Creatine for Women, Undereating & Joint Health & More

    2343: Sprinting for Fat Loss, the Benefits of Creatine for Women, Undereating & Joint Health & More

    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: Don’t have weak ass feet! (2:18)
    Our dependence on electronics and the guys’ love of old cars. (17:29)
    Not so much fun. (25:24)
    The one-time Sal got mistaken for an actor. (33:04)
    Justin’s marathon dental appointment. (34:07)
    Walkie-talkies for the apocalypse. (37:40)
    Interesting statistics on margarine. (39:08)
    The fascinating science of CRISPR technology. (41:56)
    Pro/con life support? (44:07)
    The best salesperson for Entera Skincare. (50:30)
    What’s happening in Canada?! (52:46)
    Shout out to MAPS Muscle Mommy! (55:22)
    #Quah question #1 - Is interval sprinting good for fat loss? If so, how much time sprinting vs walking and for how long? (56:36)
    #Quah question #2 - Any benefit to using the power plate machine for mobility work vs regular stretches? (1:01:31)
    #Quah question #3 - Do you recommend creatine for women? I heard that creatine is hard on the digestive system. (1:07:40)
    #Quah question #4 - Does undereating affect joint health or is that more of a vitamin thing? (1:10:59)
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    Study reveals patients with brain injuries who died after withdrawal of life support may have recovered
    ‘Polio Paul,’ who spent most of the past 70 years in an iron lung, dies at 78
    Canada's new Online Harms Act (C-63): what you need to know
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    People Mentioned
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    • 1 hr 15 min
    2342: The Porn Addiction Solution With Sathiya Sam

    2342: The Porn Addiction Solution With Sathiya Sam

    His background and how he got into the field of pornography. (1:57)
    The silent epidemic of pornography. (3:49)
    Tapping into something that is so biologically wired into us. (8:43)
    The deeper the hooks go, the harder it is to get out of it. (10:29)
    How this can mold a child’s brain. (13:58)
    At what moment did he notice a problem and how did he stop? (17:02)
    Is there an archetype that tends to be addicted? (20:06)
    What’s on the other side of this? (21:17)
    Porn vs. video game addiction. (23:38)
    What drives someone to stop? (27:40)
    Why porn is an intimacy disorder. (30:39)
    The 3 Pillars of Recovery.
    #1 - Emotional fitness. (32:19)
    #2 – Transformation of the heart. (33:03)
    #3 – Identity shifting. (33:30)
    How the things that we watch bring clues to our trauma. (34:36)
    The need for more protection for minors. (40:48)
    The four major effects on the brain. (44:47)
    Porn and ADHD. (48:50)
    Common triggers connected to pornography addiction. (49:49)
    The pressure on women with body image issues. (53:38)
    Fast food intimacy. (56:59)
    Sobriety vs. freedom. (1:00:35)
    Getting in touch with your future self. (1:05:52)
    Casting a new vision to stay motivated. (1:08:26)
    Porn, the modern-day cigarette. (1:11:29)
    Is there a cultural shift? (1:12:53)
    Some examples of the craziest situations he has helped people through. (1:13:45)
    The benefits of quitting porn. (1:17:13)
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    Website
    Podcast
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    • 1 hr 26 min
    2341: What to Do When Fat Loss Stalls, What Your Grip Strength Says About You, What a Proper Cut Feels Like & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2341: What to Do When Fat Loss Stalls, What Your Grip Strength Says About You, What a Proper Cut Feels Like & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    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: Create a world you can THRIVE in! (2:45)
    Fascinating statistics on married men. (11:46)
    Sleep’s effect on your chance of getting injured. (19:16)
    Happy Mother’s Day. (25:37)
    Medical malpractice. (35:57)
    New partnership alert! Welcoming Xero Shoes. (38:50)
    MAPS Muscle Mommy is here! (42:22)
    Scary statistics on declining birth rates. (44:17)
    GLP-1s have fully gone mainstream. (49:14)
    Peptide updates. (54:22)
    Shout out to MAPS Muscle Mommy! (56:57)
    #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a difference between doing the slow and controlled carries, and the faster strongman style carry? (58:20)
    #ListenerLive question #2 – What can a big, bulky guy do to slim down and get smaller? (1:05:15)
    #ListenerLive question #3 - If you have a client, male or female, and they are not losing weight, what blood tests should I send them to look for that could be affecting their weight loss? (1:17:34)
    #ListenerLive question #4 - How should someone feel during a cut? (1:34:10)
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    People Mentioned
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    • 1 hr 47 min
    2340

    2340

    Introducing MAPS Muscle Mommy. (1:12)
    How the industry has lied to women the most and has shifted. (3:53)
    The importance of the sustainability piece. (7:50)
    The INCREDIBLE side effects of proper strength training. (11:02)
    Muscle vs. body fat. (14:25)
    What is this program geared towards? (19:19)
    Understanding metabolic flexibility. (20:39)
    Feeling empowered. (26:05)
    Breaking down the programming and what it includes. (28:30)
    How to get the program today! (39:39)
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    People Mentioned
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    • 38 min

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