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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

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.8 • 10.4K 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

    2324: The Best Way to Come Off of a GLP-1, the Downside of Calculating Calorie Burn From Exercise, How to Stop Recurring Injuries & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2324: The Best Way to Come Off of a GLP-1, the Downside of Calculating Calorie Burn From Exercise, How to Stop Recurring Injuries & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.
    Mind Pump Fit Tip: ADD, don’t subtract, to your diet to lose weight. (1:45)
    Once a child of God, always a child of God. (11:07)
    Cautioning the audience on the impact of GLP-1s. (17:00)
    If you want to sleep hard, take Lunar. (40:35)
    Daddy’s little girl. (42:20)
    Boys and digging holes. (45:05)
    When your card collection pays off. (47:36)
    Mind Pump Recommends, Joe Montana: Cool Under Pressure on Peacock. (52:39)
    Stay consistent with Entera for continued results. (54:24)
    Odd proposal locations and chasing virality. (56:31)
    Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:02:24)
    #ListenerLive question #1 - How should I approach diet and exercise when coming off GLP-1 agonists? (1:04:02)
    #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I be adding back the calories that I burn through exercise into my base calories? (1:24:40)
    #ListenerLive question #3 – How do you know if you have a healthy body type? (1:32:52)
    #ListenerLive question #4 - Being someone who has had years of imbalance on my right side compared to my left, is it a good plan to incorporate Symmetry between each new program? (1:43:25)
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    Mind Pump #2315: Five Signs You’re Doing The Wrong Workout
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    • 2 hr 1 min
    2323: The Cardiovascular Benefits of Weightlifting, Tips for Losing Stubborn Body Fat, the Muscle Building Benefits of Lunges & More

    2323: The Cardiovascular Benefits of Weightlifting, Tips for Losing Stubborn Body Fat, the Muscle Building Benefits of Lunges & More

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post.
    Mind Pump Fit Tip: Both the present you and the future you benefit from when you sacrifice the RIGHT why. (1:52)
    Why Mind Pump’s steers from before & after’s. (19:30)
    Proud leader moments. (23:33)
    Kids say the darndest things. (34:03)
    Organifi products FLY off the shelves! (35:50)
    Gummies vs. pills. (37:06)
    Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (43:17)
    Try Brain.fm, MIND BLOWN! (45:22)
    The difference between nerve and muscle pain. (48:32)
    See Mind Pump, LIVE in Las Vegas! (52:54)
    #Quah question #1 - Is just weightlifting 3x a week good enough for overall health and longevity? Also, does weightlifting affect your cardiovascular health in any way? (57:59)
    #Quah question #2 - Where do you classify lunges? They aren't in the big 5 but I'd love some insight into the value of them and their variations. (1:02:07)
    #Quah question #3 - Why is the body so stubborn to respond to a calorie deficit after a long reverse diet? (1:06:21)
    #Quah question #4 - What direction or challenges is Mind Pump going or facing as a company? (1:10:16)
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    Mind Pump #2307: How To Optimize Your Brainwaves For Improved Focus, Relaxation & Sleep
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    • 1 hr 20 min
    2322: Why Your Butt Won’t Grow

    2322: Why Your Butt Won’t Grow

    How the hips are the center of ALL your power. (2:42)
    Five reasons WHY your butt won’t grow and HOW to make it grow.
    #1 - Not Training Frequently: Train your butt three days a week. (7:58)
    #2 - Doing the Wrong Exercises: Do squats, hip thrusts, and deadlifts. (15:15)
    #3 - Sleep 9 hours. (19:12)
    #4 - Change the reps. (21:51)
    #5 - Eat more (Eat high protein). (25:40)
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    Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science Of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras
    Mind Pump #1667: The Best Exercises You Can Do To Develop The Perfect Butt
    Sleep Deprivation: Effects on Weight Loss and Weight Loss Maintenance
    Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How To Bulk And Cut
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    • 29 min
    2321: 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)

    2321: 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)

    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)
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    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.
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    Mind Pump #2145: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets
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    • 1 hr 40 min
    2320: Throw Away the Scale!

    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)
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    • 33 min
    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)

    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)
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    • 1 hr 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
10.4K Ratings

10.4K Ratings

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A fan for six years and counting

I’ve listened to every episode since 2018 and can’t get enough. Came here for the fitness knowledge and grew to look forward to the introductory fun times just as much. I learn something new every episode, have several good laughs every episode, and have discovered so many great products via their sponsors. I owe 100% of my fitness gains to these guys and the programs I’ve purchased throughout the years. Couldn’t have done it without you, thank you so much for the continual added value.

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Best fitness podcast out there

I love hearing the guys talk about family life and their tips and training advice. I enjoy listening to them while I workout and so really do take their advice to heart. Thanks guys for all you do!!!
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Fitness life balance

Incredible podcast that continues to help people in fitness understand and acknowledge the importance of fitness life balance. This podcast is great for seasoned fitness enthusiasts and new to fitness enthusiasts. I listen daily and continue to learn and gain knowledge that supports a healthy balance between my fitness goals and everyday life. Thanks MindPump!!

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