Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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

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

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    2494: Three Reasons Why Staying In Shape Is Easier Than Getting Into Shape (Listener Live Coaching)

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Three reasons why staying in shape is easier than getting into shape. (2:09) The first lesson in understanding women. (21:27) The cost of temptation and fame. (23:20) Challenging carbon dating. (35:13) One of the BIGGEST investments in improving your sleep. (40:21) Free advertising. (41:37) The dangerous sides of conservatism. (45:00) Give the gift of health this holiday season. (50:24) Shout out to Neckzilla! (51:57) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it normal that I found when I dropped my steps 10k per day, lowered my training to 4 Upper/Lower days from 7 days, and increased food my hunger increased? (54:41) #ListenerLive question #2 – When do you have hard conversations with people about their goals and that they have to take it into their own hands? (1:07:51) #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there something that you had other than MAPS 15 that you would suggest running in the meantime because part of the reason I need the lifts is for my sanity? (1:22:05) #ListenerLive question #4 – I sit all day at a desk job, but I will walk 1-2 miles before I lift in the morning and an additional 2-3 miles, sometimes walking/running in the evening. I average 12-17k steps a day, weekends sometimes more. Is this too much? Am I affecting my gains? (1:30:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order. ** Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ** Limited Launch Promotion: MAPS 15 Performance public launch price: $87! ** Code 15PLAUNCH for $20 OFF. Free Bonuses: 30-Day Landmine Workout + 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide. ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Lily Phillips who slept with 100 men in a day reveals real reason she did it Flintstone facts? 41 percent of Americans say people and dinosaurs co-existed Proposed California law would require warning labels on social media Rubiel Mosquera: What You Need to Know about Neckzilla Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers Train the Trainer Webinar Series Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) Instagram Rubiel Mosquera (@neckzilla.official) Instagram Christina Hathaway (@mindsetofmattercoaching) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram

    1h 51m
  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    2493: Add 30 Minutes of THIS for Better Gains (Listener 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: Add 30 minutes of THIS for better gains! (2:10) An update on Sal’s CPAP machine. (9:28) Playing for each other and not for themselves. (15:36) The growing trend of restricting teenage access to fitness videos. (22:51) A classic bodybuilder steroid cycle. (29:01) Life expectancy is projected to stall out by 2050. (31:36) Previewing the interview with Erica Komisar on parenthood. (37:18) Red-light as a pre-workout. (42:13) Universe expansion theory. (44:34) Anglerfish mating. (51:52) Shout out to Santa Cruz Athletic Club! (54:20) #Quah question #1 – Are there any real benefits from waist trainers? Why do they exist? (57:16) #Quah question #2 – Is it a good idea to increase your NEAT before starting a workout? (1:04:46) #Quah question #3 – I’m currently on a GLP-1 and am not losing any more weight. I don't want to increase the dose anymore because I already have a hard time eating enough and I don't want to lose too much muscle. Should I lower my dose and start a reverse diet? (1:10:12) #Quah question #4 – How much would someone have to pay you all to train? (1:14:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** Limited Launch Promotion: MAPS 15 Performance public launch price: $87! ** Code 15PLAUNCH for $20 OFF. Free Bonuses: 30-Day Landmine Workout + 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide. ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** YouTube will begin limiting access to fitness videos for European teens. Here's why Breon Ansley Breaks Down Gear Used To Compete At 2024 Olympia US life expectancy forecasted to stall by 2050 Erica Komisar, LCSW Universe expansion study confirms challenge to cosmic theory First-Ever Footage of Deep-Sea Anglerfish Mating Pair - YouTube Santa Cruz Athletic Club Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter to win a 4-month, $60K scholarship!  All you have to do is complete the application to register for the scholarship.  Tom and Ben know what it takes to live a life of sobriety that is fruitful and everlasting.  You don’t want to miss this opportunity, so act fast! ** The TVA and Your Hip Flexors: Smaller Waist and More Core Definition Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP - YouTube Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Breon Ansley "The Black Swan" (@breonma_ ) Instagram Erica Komisar, LCSW (@ericakomisar) Instagram

    1h 25m
  3. 3 DAYS AGO

    2492: How Probiotics Affect Fat Loss, Muscle Building & Cognition with Dr. Zain Kassam

    How Probiotics Affect Fat Loss, Muscle Building & Cognition with Dr. Zain Kassam Dr. Kassam’s background in the space. (1:42) How important is our relationship with our microbiome? (7:01) The connection between our microbiome and the explosion of autoimmune disorders. (8:47) Are these problems inherited? (11:56) Two pathways to consider why obese mice get skinny when getting the right microbes. (13:02) How are they using AI? (16:31) Why does the gut influence our brain? (18:40) Can our microbiome influence our cravings? (22:11) Our microbiome’s connection to our muscle mass. (23:22) How can we use this science in the future? (26:25) The 4 D’s of picking a probiotic. (32:05) The transient effect of taking a daily probiotic. (34:41) How can we restore a ‘leaky gut’? (36:30) Not all probiotics are created equal. (38:42) Science is not complete until it’s communicated. (40:00) How do you know you’re getting live bacteria? (43:26) How does he maintain good microbiome health? (45:13) Understanding antibiotics. (48:49) Are probiotics beneficial to take while on antibiotics? (50:11) Probiotics effect on performance. (54:48) Galaxy class solution. (56:31) His take on GLP-1s. (58:54) 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** Limited Launch Promotion: MAPS 15 Performance public launch price: $87! ** Code 15PLAUNCH for $20 OFF. Free Bonuses: 30-Day Landmine Workout + 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide. ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Antibiotic exposure and ‘response failure’ for subsequent respiratory tract infections: an observational cohort study of UK preschool children in primary care Altering mix of gut microbes prevents obesity, but diet remains key factor Microbial-based treatment reverses autism spectrum social deficits in mouse models Muscle strength is increased in mice that are colonized with microbiota from high-functioning older adults Impact of probiotics on muscle mass, muscle strength and lean mass: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials VCU receives $11.5 Million NIH grant to study the vaginal microbiome and its relevance to disease, genetics and the environment Post-Antibiotic Gut Mucosal Microbiome Reconstitution Is Impaired by Probiotics and Improved by Autologous FMT Seed-Science Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

    1h 3m
  4. 4 DAYS AGO

    2491: Work Out Once a Week and Get Results BUT Only if You Focus On This (Listener Live Coaching)

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Work out once a week and get results, but ONLY if you focus on this. (2:57) Ragging on Sal. (15:06) Xtreme Xperiences. (16:08) Viagra increases muscle protein synthesis. (21:32) How NIL is reshaping collegiate sports. (24:20) The difference between Christmas, X-Mas, and Happy Holidays. (30:13) Kids say the darndest things. (32:11) How do you know if a CBD product is worth it? (33:45) Justin’s first parade. (35:47) Sal is tough to break. (37:40) Teasing an interview with Erica Komisar. (39:42) The food dye argument is REALLY heating up. (42:16) The controversy surrounding Jay-Z. (43:43) It’s about the journey, not the destination. (46:29) Luminose by ENTERA. (55:08) Shout out to Ian Simpkins! (56:28) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice on how I can progress in my bench press? (57:37) #ListenerLive question #2 – So I know your programs can be run in either a bulk or cut, but is there any time where it’s good to be running maintenance? (1:10:04) #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you suggest the average person go about reintroducing sprinting into their training routine? (1:19:50) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on continuing to workout through the rest of pregnancy and postpartum? (1:31:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** 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. ** Visit Xtreme Xperience to find a track near you! With their 30% off holiday deal, this is the best time to make it happen. Limited Launch Promotion: MAPS 15 Performance public launch price: $87! ** Code 15PLAUNCH for $20 OFF. Free Bonuses: 30 Day Landmine Workout + 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide. ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 2490: Improve Your Muscle, Strength & Athleticism in Only 15 Minutes a Day Erica Komisar, LCSW The Hawk Tuah Meme Coin Debacle Explained And Why It Looks Bad For Hailey Welch Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP24 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** Mind Pump # 2127: Bench Press Masterclass Mind Pump # 2180: Is Powerlifting Beneficial for Women? Mind Pump # 2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut Mind Pump # 1375: How to Train Before, During & After Pregnancy Train the Trainer Webinar Series Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 50% off CES (self-study). Code MPMCESSS at checkout. ** Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) Instagram Erica Komisar, LCSW (@ericakomisar) Instagram Ian Simkins (@iansimkins) Instagram

    1h 42m
  5. 14 DEC

    2489: Try This Walking Protocol to Get Healthy & Lean (Listener Live Coaching)

    Mind Pump Fit Tip: Walking protocol to get healthy and lean. (1:40) Someone living amongst you. (13:58) Manufacturing adversity. (18:58) High-quality athleisure wear. (24:07) Visceral fat’s connection to Alzheimer’s. (25:40) The CPAP black market. (33:00) Hidden food intolerances and the value of tracking. (37:48) The home gym market is exploding! (45:41) Pursuing what you love and going all in! (48:39) Shout out to Dry Creek Wrangler. (1:00:43) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I make mobility exercises enjoyable and competitive? (1:02:09) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are the top resources that you think every trainer should tap into to stay relevant and as educated as possible in this ever-growing field? (1:14:02) #ListenerLive question #3 – Is 300+ grams of protein ok if my calories, carbs, and fat are all in line? (1:27:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No Code for 5% Discount gets automatically applied in checkout!!! ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Homeless Hidden Camera Visceral fat found to contribute to Alzheimer's disease development Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Exclusively for Mind Pump listeners, head over to Eterna Health to discover the benefits of PLGAns. Whether you’re looking to restore your skin or revitalize your hair, PLGAns has the solution. ** For a limited time use the code MINDPUMP10 for 10%. ** MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** New Patients-Get 15% off your first order (cannot be stacked with other offers)! ** Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Dry Creek Wrangler | Dewayne Noel (@drycreekdewayne) Instagram Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram

    1h 34m
  6. 13 DEC

    2488: If You’re Not Building Muscle, This is Why (Listener 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 not building muscle, this is why. (1:39) Kids say the sweetest things. (10:11) The more you give, the more you get. (10:54) The direct correlation between your wife’s happiness and bedtime schedule with your partner. (22:29) Is having a child easier than having a dog? (25:19) The benefits of grass-fed meat for athletes. (38:23) The longest recorded fast. (40:54) Why you should consider changing your cookware. (43:27) The Billy Corgan/Bill Burr connection. (47:10) Can women smell if a man is single? (49:39) Shout out to @socialcapofficial. (52:28) #Quah question #1 – How do you know if a lagging body part isn’t growing because you’re doing too much or because of other factors? (55:46) #Quah question #2 – Is there any real science behind compression shirts, leggings, etc.? (58:47) #Quah question #3 – If you’ve seen the same trainer multiple times at the gym giving poor advice or allowing poor form, would you eventually say something? (1:01:05) #Quah question #4 – I’m 21 years old. What would you tell your 21-year-old self financially, spiritually, physically, and mentally? (1:03:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users will receive 2 lbs. of grass-fed and finished ground beef in every box for the LIFETIME of their subscription + $20 off. ** Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place is having its holiday sale right now! Save over 35% on your order now through January 12. ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1762: Tony Robbins – Life Transforming Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Couples sleep in sync when wife is satisfied with their marriage The True Story of a Man Who Survived Without Any Food For 382 Days It seems that Billy Corgan's possible half brother Bill Burr had no time for The Smashing Pumpkins Is Justin Trudeau Fidel Castro's Son? - Snopes.com Single people smell different, according to science - Newsweek 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** Mind Pump #1745: How to Pack on Muscle to Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins)  Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron)  Instagram Tyler | Finance & Wealth (@socialcapofficial) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram

    1h 15m
  7. 12 DEC

    2487: Overcoming Addiction With Brad Jensen

    Brad Jensen The origin of @thesoberbodybuilder. (1:39) Making amends to those he had harmed. (40:33) At what point did he start believing in himself? (43:34) The importance of his spiritual connection. (45:33) Filling a strong pull to share his story. (49:34) The missing link for most people is to overcome addiction. (53:00) Most people underestimate how much their spiritual health can affect their physical health. (56:15) How becoming sober has made him a better coach. (1:01:55) How his son has changed his life. (1:09:53) Speaking confidence into your kids. (1:14:26) Why sometimes the worst addictions are the ones that are not as destructive. (1:17:50) How you choose to respond is most important. (1:25:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter to win a 4-month, $60K scholarship!  All you have to do is complete the application to register for the scholarship.  Tom and Ben know what it takes to live a life of sobriety that is fruitful and everlasting.  You don’t want to miss this opportunity, so act fast! ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Brad Jensen (@thesoberbodybuilder) Instagram Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram

    1h 29m

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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

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