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. 10 HR. AGO

    2464: The Top 5 Unpopular, Yet Amazing, Muscle-Building Exercises (Listener Live Coaching)

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 unpopular, yet amazing, muscle-building exercises. (2:10) Sal’s ULTIMATE muscle-building meal. (18:43) Creating energy from your poop. (22:02) Hydrogen cars are coming back into favor. (23:09) Things you should never say to your angry wife. (28:23) Politics is funny. (30:40) Black Friday deals are here! (43:19) Treating your son on his birthday. (48:48) Shout out to Mind Pump’s ‘Train the Trainer’ Webinar series! (51:55) #ListenerLive question #1 – What else can I do to support a higher HRV? (53:20) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a maximum amount of protein powder you can/should consume per day? (1:02:19) #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there still any novelty to running MAPS Powerlift back-to-back? (1:08:20) #ListenerLive question #4 – What do we do, as trainers, when the client says they do not feel the difference? (1:17:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users can select their choice between a whole turkey, turkey breast or ham in their first box + $20 off ** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Early Black Friday Deals: All Racks and our Profile® Folding Benches on Sale! Sale runs 11/1 through Cyber Monday 12/02. No code necessary…the products will be marked on sale. ** November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5 day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. BEST Front Squat Regression & Mobility Tips (START HERE) Front Squats- How to Place & Hold the Bar – YouTube How To Improve YOUR Work Capacity (6 MOVEMENTS) | MIND PUMP TV How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) – Mind Pump TV How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump # 1605: How to Get Jacked on a Budget South Korean professor develops toilet that turns poop into power and cryptocurrency Mind Pump's First Ever Luxury Destination Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Mind Pump #2447: The Keys to Visceral Fat Loss & Muscle Gain With Dr. Tyna Moore Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk The Best Way to Breathe For Maximum Power & Strength (Ben Pollack) | MIND PUM Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram Dave Smith (@theproblemdavesmith) Instagram LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram   Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift)  Instagram

    1h 31m
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    2463: Sometimes to Get Leaner You've Got to Eat More (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: Sometimes to get leaner you’ve got to eat more. (2:06) Navigating the seasons of all relationships. (12:52) Shilajit is sweeping the nation! (22:52) The online fitness coaching space is full of charlatans. (26:19) Early access to Mind Pump’s Black Friday sale is here! (36:26) Who would win an ultramarathon, humans or animals? (41:22) Kids say and do the darndest things. (46:54) What age range do women report the best sex and orgasms? (51:36) Shout out: ‘Watch the guys build a program on IG LIVE 11/13 Livestream 6 PM (PST)’ @mindpumpmedia  (1:01:22) #Quah question #1 – Whenever I go into a bulk it only goes to my belly. Any tips or tricks to make it go to my muscles? (1:02:30) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on calisthenics and combo resistance training? (1:05:59) #Quah question #3 – What do you think about the new trend of emphasizing long-lengthened partials? (1:09:06) #Quah question #4 – Should you do underhand or overhand barbell rows? What is the difference? (1:16:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Bone Broth Protein - BOGO - Buy one get one free! Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. ** Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Mind Pump Fitness Coaching - YouTube Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season Mind Pump's First Ever Luxury Destination Human vs Animals Ultramarathon (100km) Tuttle Twins Book Series Yes, you can have better sex in midlife and in the years beyond Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV The #1 Setup Cue For The Barbell And Dumbbell Row Exercise Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Lewis Howes (@lewishowes) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

    1h 22m
  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    2462: How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season

    How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season Why the average American gains 1-8 lbs. during the holiday season. (1:33) Strategies to Lose Weight This Holiday Season: (14:40) #1 - Exercise at home to build muscle. (16:20) #2 - Walk after meals. (22:42) #3 - Eat high-protein foods first. (28:19) #4 - Undulate calories. (31:48) #5 - Utilize HIIT for short periods for calorie burn. (34:04) Listener Questions: What are the best holiday foods and what are the worst? (36:27) Which alcohol does the least damage? (38:53) I get stressed for holiday parties in fear of fat gain. Should I skip them? (40:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Ultimate At-Home Workout Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension & MAPS HIIT) for ONLY 99.99!  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. ** Holiday weight gain: Americans expect to add 8 pounds over the next month Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No Code for a 5% discount that gets automatically applied at checkout!!! ** Mind Pump #2137: The Best Suspension Training Workout Plan For Beginners Mind Pump #2080: Get Jacked With Bands! The Case For Taking a Walk After You Eat How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1307: How To Make Your HIIT Workout More Effective The health benefits of strong relationships Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

    44 min
  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    2461: Heavy Weight Vs. Light Weight (Listener Live Coaching)

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Training with heavyweight vs. lightweight. (2:24) Adam addresses challenges in his current muscle-building transformation. (11:02) Making gains with low testosterone. (19:39) Examples of extreme body manipulation. (21:11) The belief is that to be a successful coach or trainer you MUST be ripped. (26:21) Carnival Sal. (34:15) The Schafer’s Disney World Halloween experience. (35:28) Ethan’s homecoming extravaganza. (41:48) “My time has expired.” (43:13) The out-of-body experience as a parent when something happens to your kid. (45:34) Addressing the controversy over an ingredient in LMNT. (51:56) Shout out to Dr. Staci! (58:25) #ListenerLive question #1 – What adjustments or changes would you recommend to help boost my energy levels? (1:01:13) #ListenerLive question #2 – What should training look like to continue to lift like a bodybuilder, but get ready to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim in one day? (1:14:36) #ListenerLive question #3 – How to make the most of group fitness classes if that's currently my only option? (1:24:20) #ListenerLive question #4 –  If the calorie counter app is saying I can consume just over 3000 calories, does this mean that it’s still a deficit if I eat 2500 calories because my exercise offset it? (1:41:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Fitness and Nutrition Bundle - Buy CPT get CNC Free! ** Code MPMFNB at checkout ** Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1932: Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges to Build Muscle & Burn Fat Colorado Experiment - Wikipedia 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 # 1587: Getting to Root Cause of Low Energy, Skin Issues and a Poor Libido With Dr. Stephen Cabral Mind Pump # 2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? Mind Pump # 1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? | MIND PUMP Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Brian Kula (@kulasportsperformance) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Dr. Anastacia ("Staci") Whitman (@doctor_staci) Instagram Dr. Stephanie Estima (@dr.stephanie.estima) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram

    1h 56m
  5. 5 DAYS AGO

    2460: The Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part

    Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part Why every exercise that exists, given the RIGHT context, is a great exercise. (1:06) Best and Worst Exercises for Each Body Part:  LEGS (8:18) Best: Squats Worst: Adductor/abductor machine GLUTES (13:23) Best: Hip thrust Worst: Cable kickback CHEST (17:38) Best: Incline press Worst: Svend press BACK (22:41) Best: Pull-ups/Barbell row Worst: Single-arm cable rows SHOULDERS (25:50) Best: Overhead press Worst: Front raises BICEPS (29:13) Best: Dumbbell curls Worst: Standing front double bicep curl TRICEPS (30:51) Best: Close grip bench Worst: Reverse grip press down/Dumbbell kickbacks Listener Questions: When should we include the worst exercises? (34:00) Is the ability to create a pump valuable? (35:31) What are the best rep ranges? (36:18) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout ** Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump TV - YouTube (Search most exercises mentioned) Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges to Build Muscle & Burn Fat Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram

    39 min
  6. NOV 2

    2459: Slow Metabolism? Do This! (Listener Live Coaching)

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Slow metabolism? Do this! (1:43) Seed is in a class of their own. (18:12) A couple that prays together, stays together. (21:56) Grace-based fitness. (31:54) Is there more of an insecure space than Fitness? (33:23) Why should men have a skincare routine? (42:19) More proof that our government sucks at doing things. (45:30) What will they add to the Olympics next? (50:17) What’s the cutoff age for your kids to live at home? (51:43) Shout out to Danny Matranga. (56:40) #ListenerLive question #1 – How often do you need to switch up your workout routine? (58:07) #ListenerLive question #2 – How would you guys recommend a combat arms soldier to train to meet the demands of combat? (1:08:45) #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the proper way to reverse diet? (1:19:25) #ListenerLive question #4 – Are Rhodiola, ashwagandha, cordyceps, and theanine safe while breastfeeding, and what is the best approach to fitness post-baby? (1:25:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com 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** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism The Couple that Prays Together Star Bodybuilder Jeff Nippard Attacked By Mike Van Wyck, Charged W/ Assault Portable bridge unlocks road construction without traffic diversions Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life – Book by Bill Perkins Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways to Know If Your Workout Is Not Right for You Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #1375: How to Train Before, During & After Pregnancy Step-By-Step Guide For Postpartum Fitness - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #2272: The Dangers of Heavy Metals & How to Flush From Your Body With Dr. Stephen Cabral Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Jeff Nippard (@jeffnippard) Instagram Mike Van Wyck (@bigmikevanwyck) Instagram Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram Danny Matranga | CSCS | BSc. (@danny.matranga) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

    1h 38m
  7. NOV 1

    2458: The 3 Best Foods for Muscle & Strength (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: The 3 BEST foods for muscle and strength, ranked in order. (2:05) The impact of heavily processed foods. (16:45) The power of the law of thermodynamics. (22:45) Buying toys for your kids because you like them. (25:56) How PRx has completely revolutionized home gyms. (29:40) Challenging masculinity. (33:35) The rise of fitness trainers. (39:34) Adam updates our audience on his muscle-building transformation. (41:52) Using Brain.fm on longer flights. (53:57) Shout out: ‘Watch the guys build a program on IG LIVE 11/13 Livestream 6 PM (PST)’ @mindpumpmedia  (59:17) #Quah question #1 – I travel a lot for work, what kind of isometric exercises can I do while sitting in the car? (1:00:14) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on posing after a workout? I am hoping to gain a better connection and control over different muscles. Is it something I should incorporate into my training or is it something just for competitors? (1:05:05) #Quah question #3 – I get dizzy after performing every set of deadlifts. I warm up to my PR of 195 lbs. I fuel up before my workouts and I drink LMNT with 5mg of creatine during my workouts. Am I not getting enough o2? Is this due to ineffective breathing? (1:10:04) #Quah question #4 – Before meeting your wives, what quality traits were most important to you when looking for a partner, especially for someone aspiring to be a future husband and father? (1:13:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No Code for a 5% discount that gets automatically applied at checkout!!! ** Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** October Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy 50% off! ** Code OCTOBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Harvard Med Student Eats 720 Eggs in 30 Days, Highlighting a New Trend: N=1 Science Manliness concerns impede forgiveness of coworkers Watch Love Is Blind | Netflix Official Site Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season Watch Mr. McMahon | Netflix Official Site Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Choose which high-quality, lean protein you’ll get for free in every order for a year—wild-caught salmon, organic chicken breasts, or grass-fed ground beef. Plus, get $20 off your first order with our code. That’s up to $404 in savings for the year! ** Do You Have Back Or Shoulder Pain? YOU NEED TO TRY THIS! | Mind Pump Mind Pump #1670: When Lifting Light Builds More Muscle 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 Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram

    1h 23m
  8. OCT 31

    2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism

    4 Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Previewing what you will learn in this episode. (1:07) What is your metabolism? (3:14) Fat loss vs. body composition. (4:04) 4 Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism #1 - Eat less and do lots of cardio. (7:01) #2 - Endurance training. (18:03) #3 - Take fat burners. (19:09) #4 - Skip meals. (22:29) Do this instead: (25:06) #1 - Eat more (protein) #2 - Lift weights (build muscle) #3 - Avoid too many stimulants #4 - Eat throughout the day Listener Questions: How many calories does a lb. of muscle burn? (34:30) What is the best type of strength training for fat loss? (38:23) Is creatine good for fat loss? (40:11) What are the best strength training exercises? (41:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. ** October Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy 50% off! ** Code OCTOBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2372: Five Steps to a Faster Metabolism Why CARDIO SUCKS for FAT LOSS?? (QUAH #14) | MIND PUMP Fat Burners are a Waste of Money - Mind Pump Media Is Fasting a Good Tool For Weight Loss? - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #009: Is Eating Small Meals A Myth? Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights Energy expenditure and activity among Hadza hunter-gatherers Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

    44 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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