Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
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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

  1. 4H AGO

    2779 : Is Hormone Therapy Healthy?

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Is hormone therapy actually healthy? (2:20) There is not a lot from an appearance standpoint that being healthy & fit won't fix. (18:27) Are women harder on each other? (23:00) How social media is changing culture and social dynamics. (27:04) A meal replacement shake that is high on quality and tastes good! (37:02) Should you do a 'parasite cleanse'? (39:59) Sex and cults. (44:57) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Looking for career advice regarding getting a personal training job without sales experience. (54:17) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Is it possible to recover from stress-related symptoms after intense training and low-body fat levels? (1:08:14) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How do I know when I've tipped the scales on stress, and I need to pull back? (1:18:55) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Advice on starting a podcast about physician wellness. (1:31:12) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Use code MINDPUMP for a Mind Pump exclusive offer of 15% OFF! New customers only. "If you're trying to feel a little more put together, or you just want some easy wins in your day, this combo is such a good place to start." Visit: https://huel.com/MINDPUMP  Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. **  January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2752: The Menopause Solution with Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald 2025 College Free Speech Rankings  Mind Pump #2740: The 4 Chemicals That Decide Who We Marry with Adam Layne Smith Modern Wisdom Podcast: Why Bonnie Blue Took Her Family To Watch Her in Action Mind Pump #2217: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Orgasm Inc: The Story of OneTaste  Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users will receive their choice between Organic Ground Beef, Chicken Breast, or Ground Turkey FREE in every box for a year. ** Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2680: The Fitness Obstacles Women Face and How to Solve Them Muscle Mommy Movement Higher Up Podcast Mind Pump #2000: What 2000 Episodes Has Taught Us About Podcasting Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Chris Williamson (@chriswillx) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) Twitter Michael Smoak (@higherupwellness) Instagram

    1h 46m

  2. 1D AGO

    2778: Why Your Body Is Resisting Fat Loss (And What To Do)

    Mind Pump Fit Tip: When Pushing Fat Loss is the Wrong Move for Your Body. (2:11) The benefits of NAD and the difference in liposomal technology. (22:00) Stubbornness as a superpower. (26:08) Building leg stamina, and why what you're avoiding is probably best for you. (29:45) Is this generation too isolated? (34:19) Making the case for regulation. (46:33) Buyer beware: Red-light therapy devices. (50:35) Autism Barbie. (56:26) Feeling good about the current state of writing on television. (57:16) Rage bait and algorithm hacks. (59:25) #Quah question #1 – My quads are always sore after squats, lunges, etc. and then stay sore for days later. I warm up and stretch after. I try to progress but not go too heavy when my muscles ache. What else can I do to alleviate that pain? (1:04:19) #Quah question #2 – Any tips for perpetually tight hips? I have a desk job, but I do lots of walking and foam rolling several times a week. (1:05:48) #Quah question #3 – What's the best way to preserve as much strength as possible while pregnant? (1:09:01) #Quah question #4 – I'd love to hear about smart ways to program heavy circuits. Not talking about Orangetheory style circuits, but taking 3-4 lifts, using different muscle groups, and resting maybe 30 seconds between lifts, which would give several minutes before repeating any one lift. Can this be done in a way to gain strength and build muscle? (1:11:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned Experience the difference of Liposomal Technology. Use code MINDPUMP for 20% OFF everything. Visit: https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/MINDPUMP Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. 0% financing available! ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store What Makes Men Attractive? Science Reveals the Ideal Body Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Drug use, drinking, smoking, sex on decline among Gen Z Inside The Opium Dens Of The Victorian Era Barbie launches first autistic doll. See its unique features 'Political violence': MAGA supporter charged over wild brawl with anti-ICE protesters Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #1697: HIIT Training Doesn't Work (Unless You Follow These Steps) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

    1h 15m

  3. 2D AGO

    2777: Why Your Butt Is Flat

    Why Your Butt Is Flat The anatomy of the glute and the role of origin and insertion in genetic differences. (2:03) Don't make these mistakes! (7:20) 5 Reasons Why Your Butt Is Flat #1 - You aren't eating enough. (8:41) #2 - You aren't trying to get strong. (12:06) #3 - You have a sleepy butt. (13:33) #4 - Your intensity is too high. (19:18) #5 - Your intensity is too low. (21:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Build Your Butt Masterclass Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy Mind Pump #2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle Mind Pump #1667: The Best Exercises You Can Do to Develop the Perfect Butt Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras Mind Pump #2517: Hip Thrusts vs Squats… Which Builds a Rounder Butt? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned  Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram

    25 min

  4. 3D AGO

    2776: Good Nutrition Without Tracking Macros (What It REALLY Looks Like)

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Not Tracking Macros? Here's What 'Good Nutrition' Actually Looks Like. (2:47) Relationship with satiety over the years. (22:27) Destroying the old sodium propaganda with LMNT. (26:54) The detrimental effects of pornography on the brain. (32:16) Speculating on the future of personal training. (41:40) Smart, tiny robots. (46:11) Mind Pump Recommends Eternity on Prime Video. (47:27) Cardio bunny or Muscle mommy? (49:36) The beauty of chasing strength for young girls. (51:18) Wrestling with the inherited traits you see in your children. (55:44) An effective supplement for mental performance. (1:02:14) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I'm struggling to get past the ex-athlete mentality. (1:06:33) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can I use your plans and simply swap out the exercises with the gym ring equivalent? (1:20:06) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Why am I not gaining muscle despite being consistent with workouts and diet? (1:31:16) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Realistic expectations, tracking progress, and mindset during muscle building bulks and cuts. (1:39:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit: https://www.mplivecaller.com  Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share with a friend. As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. Visit: DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump 30% OFF your subscription order PLUS receive a free gift with your second shipment—fun surprises like a free 6-pack, Ketone-IQ merch, and more! Or find Ketone-IQ at Target stores nationwide. Visit: https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Man v. Food: Kitchen Sink Challenge – (YouTube) The impact of internet pornography addiction on brain function: a functional near-infrared spectroscopy study How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain―How We Create Emotions Through Brain, Body, and Culture Scientists create robots smaller than a grain of salt that can think Eternity (2025) - IMDb Muscle Mommy Movement Parental Behavior & Modeling Healthy Relationships Fig and Eagle The Science of Ketones - Ketone-IQ® Visit Dose for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 25% off your first month of subscription. ** Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Apigenin benefits, dosage, and side effects - Examine Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting (@drbeckyatgoodinside) Instagram Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram Corinne Schmiedhauser (@mindpumpcorinne) Instagram Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram

    2 hr

  5. 5D AGO

    2775: How To Make Progress While Traveling

    How Do You Make Progress While Traveling An important note for young trainers, and the importance of having a strategy to be successful when you travel. (1:51) Two things to focus on if travel is a regular part of your life, and trying to get fit or maintain a level of fitness. (4:25) 6 Ways You Make Progress While Traveling #1 - Short workout every morning. (5:52) #2 - Walk after meals and during breaks. (11:18) #3 - Bring protein shakes. (13:11) #4 - Eat your bodyweight in grams of protein and eat it first. (15:00) #5 - Fast if no good options. (17:16) #6 - Focus on what's important to avoid rebound. (21:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned The DoorDash Diet Guide – Mind Pump Get 20% off Kion at getkion.com/mindpump ** No code needed automatically applied at check out! ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1555: How to Stay on Track With Your Fitness While You Travel Mind Pump #2080: Get Jacked With Bands! Mind Pump #2137: The Best Suspension Training Workout Plan for Beginners Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

    23 min

  6. JAN 17

    2774: Midlife Cholesterol Problems EXPLAINED (Do These Lifestyle Fixes)

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why Cholesterol Often Goes Up in Midlife (And the Lifestyle Fixes That Work). (2:03) The BIG differences with the updated food pyramid dietary recommendations. (22:09) The problems with Fitness Pharisees. (26:27) Your trainer sucks! (32:43) The crazy/scary technology we don't know about. (36:03) Get your squatter removed today! (39:49) AI wars. (42:03) The amazing health benefits of probiotics. (45:26) The value of a parasite cleanse. (47:16) Get the Build Your Butt Masterclass today, and learn about the problem with competition coaches. (51:45) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Does the amount of weight I am lifting truly matter if the current level feels good to me? (1:01:39) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can testosterone be fixed in women the same way it is in men? (1:10:02) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How best to raise two boys who are built differently and maximize puberty? (1:22:14) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Following up on why more volume isn't always better and where to go from here. (1:37:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users receive their choice of NY Strip, Ribeye, or Filet Mignon in every box for a year. ** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store 123810: NMR LipoProfile® With Lipids (With Graph) | Labcorp Mind Pump # 2761: 5 Ways to Predict Mortality (NO BLOOD TEST REQUIRED) Clinical application of bergamot (Citrus bergamia) for reducing high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease markers Red Yeast Rice for the Improvement of Lipid Profiles in Mild-to-Moderate Hypercholesterolemia: A Narrative Review Red Yeast Rice benefits, dosage, and side effects - Examine RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid emphasizes protein, healthy fats Mind Pump Media IG – Ranking Best Exercises for Women US used sonic weapon on Venezuelan troops, report shared by Leavitt claims ASAP Squatter Removal Build Your Butt Masterclass Visit Manukora for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Use code MINDPUMP and save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! ** Mind Pump # 2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking Mind Pump Concierge Coaching Mind Pump # 2547: Stop Trying to Get Your Kids in Shape! Do This Instead! Mind Pump # 2572: Only 15 Minutes a Day to Build Muscle & Burn Fat Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram v

    1h 44m

  7. JAN 16

    2773: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)!

    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: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)! (1:53) Mind Pump's Vuori favorites. (27:58) The Babe Ruth diet. (29:12) The guys take on the updated food pyramid and its influence on society. (36:53) The biggest jerks in the sea. (41:24) LEGO latest innovation. (47:32) Kids say the cutest things. (49:13) Getting too big for your shirt! (50:58) Promoting cellular repair, strengthening the skin barrier, and reducing inflammation with exosomes. (53:06) #Quah question #1 – How should a female train who has osteoporosis? (1:02:15) #Quah question #2 – How do women know if they need testosterone? Can they even get TRT? What levels are normal for an athletic female age 21? (1:04:01) #Quah question #3 – I've been able to improve all my big lifts and have steadily made progress with strength, but I still find pushups aggravate my back and have more or less always been a struggle for me. What tips would you give to someone who wants to improve their pushups? (1:06:37) #Quah question #4 – How do I know if I should continue to train when I have an injury? I have had 2 knee revisions on the same knee and think it's going out again. (1:08:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Mind Pump #2506: Measuring Your Progress With the Mirror or Scale Is a FAILING Strategy (Listener Live Coaching) The Shocking Babe Ruth Diet: What He Actually Ate Daily RFK Jr.'s new dietary guidelines go all in on meat and dairy Lego announces Smart Brick, the 'most significant evolution' in 50 years | The Verge Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump How To Get Good At Push Ups (REGRESSIONS) - YouTube Mind Pump # 2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

    1h 13m

  8. JAN 15

    2772: Go from 30% to 10% Body Fat (Follow These 4 Steps!)

    Go from 30% to 10% Body Fat (Follow These 4 Steps!) Follow these 4 steps CONSISTENTLY for the next 30-60 days and you WILL see long-term results! (1:53) Ideal body fat percentage for men & women. (8:23) Step 1. Strength training 3 days a week/full-body workouts. (12:10) Step 2. Walk 8-10k steps a day. (17:01) Step 3. Avoid all processed food. (20:18) Step 4. Hit your target weight in grams of protein. (24:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Transform 50% off! ** Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout. ** Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Superbowl Code '"MINDPUMP26"" for 15% for first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack). ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health 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 # 2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump # 2763: Eat as Much as You Want, but Don't Get Fat (JUST follow these 2 rules) Mind Pump # 2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

    28 min
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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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  • Creator
    Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2017+
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    Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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