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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 • 10.7K 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

    2389: Natural Ways to Increase Testosterone, Pre-Game Movements, Avoiding Overtraining, & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2389: Natural Ways to Increase Testosterone, Pre-Game Movements, Avoiding Overtraining, & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the WORST ways to get fit, lean & healthy is to work out in groups. (1:54)
    Running clubs are the new dating apps. (12:25)
    How to sniff out bots. (20:09)
    Using psilocybin to reset your brain. (23:45)
    General characteristics of siblings. (29:45)
    The unhappiest group of people are young adults. (43:19)
    Developing character as a young man. (52:57)
    New product alert from Legion! (57:49)
    Don’t want this movie! (59:33)
    Shout out to the FREE group for trainer’s Personal Trainer Growth Secrets on Facebook. (1:02:28)
    #ListenerLive question #1 - I lost my period 10 years ago due to all kinds of eating disorders. I have been a normal weight for 5 years now but struggled for most of them with binge eating. Should I start hormone therapy or stay the course? (1:03:50)
    #ListenerLive question #2 – What are natural ways to increase testosterone? (1:18:21)
    #ListenerLive question #3 – I coach a 14u girls softball team. If you were me or my assistant, what would you have my girls doing for the first 5-15 minutes before practice or a game? (1:29:04)
    #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I continue to go to the gym daily, but not feel overtrained? (1:39:15)
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    • 1 hr 52 min
    2388: Best Time To Take Creatine, Adding More Lower Body Exercises To Your Routine, Using Belts & Straps & MORE (Listener Live Coaching)

    2388: Best Time To Take Creatine, Adding More Lower Body Exercises To Your Routine, Using Belts & Straps & MORE (Listener Live Coaching)

    Mind Pump Fit Tip: The WORST shoes to lift weights in. (1:40)
    Doug’s undercover bougie. (7:02)
    Dressing up with Vuori. (11:02)
    Date night with the Di Stefano’s. (13:39)
    Horseback riding with Mind Pump. (15:25)
    California wants to own your kids. (20:00)
    The misconceptions around homeschooling. (22:45)
    Beware of your feminine hygiene products. (25:56)
    What are things we will look back on in 50 years and say, “That was crazy we did that?” (29:43)
    The origin of the treadmill. (35:56)
    Elon is enemy #1. (39:15)
    Should the person running the country be a good businessman or a woman? (42:23)
    Men who kiss their wives goodbye live longer. (47:13)
    Beards bring ‘wizardly’ wisdom. (49:36)
    Gym pet peeves. (52:33)
    Shout out to The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man book by John Perkins. (57:01)
    #Quah question #1 - When is the best or right time to take Creatine? (58:06)
    #Quah question #2 - When following your programs is it ok to replace some upper body movements with lower? I noticed there are too many upper body exercises and as a female, I have a well-developed upper body and only want to maintain it. (1:01:07)
    #Quah question #3 - If I have a specific goal of reaching the 1000lb club (deadlift, bench, and squat), is there any point you would suggest using tools such as a belt or straps? (1:06:23)
    #Quah question #4 - Can you share who your "ideal" GLP-1 client is for the coaching you are offering? Lately, you have had conversations with listeners who you think are and are not ideal users for GLP1s. Would love to hear you talk more about this. (1:10:46)
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    • 1 hr 16 min
    2387: How Much Should You Really Workout?

    2387: How Much Should You Really Workout?

    How Much Should You Really Workout?
    The misconception around how much exercise you need to do to optimize your body’s progress. (2:07)
    Why does exercise, if done properly, build muscle? (5:05)
    “The goal is to do as little as possible, to elicit the most amount of change.” (11:38)
    How Much Should You Really Workout and Things to Consider?
    #1 - How often do you currently work out? (17:54)
    #2 – How good is your sleep? (20:31)
    #3 – How is your stress? (23:21)
    #3 - How is your diet? (26:19)
    What Does a Good Exercise Routine Look Like for the Average Person?
    #1 – General activity: Walk more. (32:32)
    #2 – Structured workout: Strength training (15-20 min. 5 days a week or 2 workouts a week to build. Half of that to maintain.) (36:02)
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    Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fat Loss And Overall Health
    Mind Pump #2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time For An Effective Workout?
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    • 44 min
    2386: Testosterone Lowering Workouts to Avoid, Getting Off TRT, Supersetting Bilateral & Unilateral Movements & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2386: Testosterone Lowering Workouts to Avoid, Getting Off TRT, Supersetting Bilateral & Unilateral Movements & 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 best way to use a cold plunge! (2:28)
    A discussion on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. (12:02)
    Birthdays at the Schafer household. (25:34)
    When your wife gets ‘closed.’ (31:52)
    Mind Pump’s current Butcher Box favorites. (32:50)
    What grosses you out when it comes to babies? (34:23)
    Lab-grown brains. (37:47)
    Aurelius is FULL of boy energy. (40:22)
    How fitness is such an impactful thing for a kid to pick up. (46:35)
    Shout out to the book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, by Tom O’Neill. (56:39)
    #ListenerLive question #1 – Would coming off testosterone be appropriate for me, or staying on it? I am trying to find the root cause of my low sex drive and nutrient deficiencies. (58:27)
    #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you superset bilateral and then move to unilateral exercises? (1:14:16)
    #ListenerLive question #3 – I've recently become addicted to doing CrossFit, but my concerns are with doing these multi-body part movements and mobility. Should I also be doing isometrics, and if so, how often and which muscle parts are most important? (1:20:46)
    #ListenerLive question #4 – What can I take from your guy's advice and change it to fit someone in their early 20s? (1:39:52)
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    • 1 hr 57 min
    2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer

    2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer

     5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer
    Drastically improve your odds of success by hiring a trainer. (1:38)
    The misconception of the challenge and difficulty of getting fit and STAYING fit. (6:22)
    You don’t know what you DON’T know. (8:40)
    The resurgence of being a personal trainer. (11:08)
    Why don’t most people invest in a personal trainer when they get a gym membership? (12:59)
    How do I get a good trainer? (16:22)
    5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer
    #1 - They understand proper exercise. (17:23)
    #2 - They can guide you through pitfalls. (22:27)
    #3 – Accountability. (27:32)
    #4 – Objectivity. (32:02)
    #5 - It’s more enjoyable. (36:44)
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    • 43 min
    2384: The Benefit of Short Rest Periods, What to Do When You are Bored With Your Workout, How to Strength Train After Giving Birth & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2384: The Benefit of Short Rest Periods, What to Do When You are Bored With Your Workout, How to Strength Train After Giving Birth & 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: A subpar workout done CONSISTENTLY will outperform a perfect workout done inconsistently. (2:02) The unwritten rules of the mosh pit and channeling your anger.  (9:59)
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    Mind Pump Recommends Worst Roommate Ever on Netflix. (39:03)
    The guy's worst roommates. (43:47)
    An investment in your sleep. (52:49)
    Weird News with Sal: “Gay” bomb. (55:30)
    Shout out to Scott Donnell! (58:39)
    #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice on hitting a 500 lb. deadlift before I turn 50? (1:00:23)
    #ListenerLive question #2 - Can you explain the reasoning behind the rest times in Phase 3 of MAPS Anabolic? (1:09:04)
    #ListenerLive question #3 - Any insights on how to get better at getting up from an Asian squat without using hands? (1:17:48)
    #ListenerLive question #4 - How does someone who has been consistently working out since age 12 or 13 keep variety in their training without sacrificing consistency? (1:26:03)
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    • 1 hr 40 min

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10.7K Ratings

10.7K Ratings

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