1,999 episodes
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
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5.0 • 7 Ratings
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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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2320: Throw Away the Scale!
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
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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
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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)
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.
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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
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Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course
Mind Pump #2280: Why Everyone Should Train Like An Athlete
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2318: Where Your Fat Goes When You Lose Weight, How to Increase Your Overhead Press, the Difference Between Protein Quality & More
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
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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 -
2317: Success Tips from World Class Trainers
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**
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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 -
2316: How to Spot a Horrible Online Trainer, the Best Workout to Do When Pregnant. How to Lift Weights for an Iron Man & 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: The value of the workout is NOT about the calorie burn. It’s about the adaptation. (2:22)
Mind Pump Live is BACK! (11:05)
Doug is a funny bear. (13:16)
Having self-awareness and focusing on what you’re good at. (18:45)
Caldera works for ALL skin types. (23:40)
Acquired savant syndrome. (26:55)
How people get misled by articles about economics. (33:31)
The misconception that money equals happiness. (35:38)
Conspiracies, another way to divide us? (42:00)
When the party vibes get weird. (49:25)
Joy Mode is the BEST pre-workout for pumps. (54:42)
Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (57:31)
#ListenerLive question #1 - At what point do personal athletic pursuits become complicated and demanding enough that it becomes worth it to hire a trainer? (59:03)
#ListenerLive question #2 - I'm keen on leaning out even more, aiming to lose another 15-25 lbs., but I'm stuck on how to do it without risking setbacks or losing my progress. Any tips or guidance? (1:14:53)
#ListenerLive question #3 - How can I approach people on the gym floor and start talking to them to try and sell them personal training packages? Are there any strategies or tips you guys have used that you found successful? (1:24:16)
#ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best workout program during the rest of pregnancy? (1:35:54)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com
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 **
Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order**
April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout **
Mind Pump #1517: The No Cardio Way To Train Your Body To Burn Fat
Come see and hang out with Mind Pump, LIVE! Saturday, June 15 · 1pm PDT Bellagio Las Vegas. Click the link here for more details.
Is house dust mostly dead skin? | Live Science
The Mystery of Sudden Genius | Psychology Today
Post by Sal Di Stefano on X - Middle class Americans own less wealth than the top 1%
Dan Bilzerian Says Monogamy is Better Than Sleeping with Thousands of Women
Secret Tunnels Were Built Under The Playboy Mansion In The 1970s
American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders – Netflix
Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout**
Mind Pump Newsletter
Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty
Mind Pump #1927: Performance Training Secrets From A Top NBA Trainer With Cory Schlesinger
Mind Pump #2275: The 8 People Most Likely To Overtrain
3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course
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.
Mind Pump #1375: How To Train Before, During & After Pregnancy
MAPS Starter
Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
Jason Phillips (@nci_ceo_jason) Instagram
Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian) Instagram
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2315: Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout
Even ‘good’ workouts can be bad if used by the wrong person. (1:22)
Defining a ‘good’ workout. (3:00)
Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout.
#1 - You aren’t getting stronger or progressing in PERFORMANCE. (7:45)
#2 - You feel worse after the workout and/or generally. (11:35)
#3 - Joint pain. (17:01)
#4 - Overemphasis on intensity. (23:38)
#5 - Poor sleep. (28:21)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
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Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways To Know If Your Workout Is Not Right For You
Mind Pump #1095: How To Break Through A Plateau
Mind Pump #2255: The Smart Way To Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula
Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps To Bounce Back From Overtraining
Peptide Therapy – Guide to Unlocking Your Body’s Potential
Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
Brian Kula (@kulasportsperformance) Instagram
Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
Customer Reviews
This podcast will keep you wanting more
Discovered this podcast about 2/3 months ago. Since then, I listed to it daily. Some of the episodes have good nutrition info, most of them are about how to train better and there are the ones where they talk about life and share personal stories. It’s a complex podcast, looking into life’s each perspective. Sometimes I re-relisten to some episodes to understand better what they say and make notes.
The last episode really struck a sensible coard with me (going through a tough period of my life) and saved this gem:
The most difficult times of your life, if you can make it through them, it’s when you’re coming out with the most growth”.
Really a lot of thanks to these guys that do a brilliant job. Thank you so much and please be here always.
Mindpump has changed my life
It’s true, it took about 200 episodes but it did and I still feel like there is so much left to learn. I have been working out for almost 3 years lifting weights and was completely stuck doing splits and going to failure. Finally, maps actually got me to start progressing again. True, not as fast as I hoped, but I almost lost no size în my arms while cutting, actually they look visibly bigger while before they got tiny whenever I cut. This is also true for my calves.
However, the most important thing I learned was the approach to eat based on how things make you feel instead of just calories/macros. Finally getting that în my head has helped me be able to say no to sweets and other foods. I have a tone of issues with IBS and food intolerances and this approach, while incredibly obvious, has changed my life. Also I lowered my daily intake of protein from about 190 grams to 140 and I’ve made gains which was also a paradigm shift for me.
I could go on but the review is already pretty long. The one thing I didn’t like is that they shamelessly plug their products while, especially Adam, tries to act all naive about it and they ask Doug for permission for things they can clearly decide on, în the early episodes anyway (I’m done with the first 250 and still going). However, I found by listening to other podcasts that they are far less salesy than their counterparts and they don’t promote 400 different worthless supplements like Ben greenfield or others. They promote their own workouts, which if you never tried I do recommend, and they are pretty honest about their approach, so I stopped having a problem with it after a while. În the end, I learned so much by listening to the podcast that even a donation of 50$ wouldn’t be so much. Anyway, this is getting way too long. So much good info, so many paradigm shifts for me, just when I thought i knew so much I once again realize I known so little.
Peace and keep up the good work - ps love the talks about making your digestion better
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