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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 • 10.5K 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

    2331: Troubleshooting High Protein & Digestive Issues, What to Do When Minimal Training Wipes You Out, the Best Way to Eat When Trying to Get Pregnant & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2331: Troubleshooting High Protein & Digestive Issues, What to Do When Minimal Training Wipes You Out, the Best Way to Eat When Trying to Get Pregnant & 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: When you're working with weights, go with full range of motion. (2:12)
    That’s your private time. (16:38)
    Nostradamus Sal on GLP-1s. (19:40)
    The delicate dance of being in a caloric deficit and NOT losing muscle with the body fat. (25:20)
    At what age can you beat Dad? (32:01)
    Wild caught vs. farm salmon. (34:03)
    Lessons learned from the most recent conversation with John Delony. (38:20)
    Why you should get a living trust. (41:12)
    Seeing old friends and being recognized. (46:45)
    The move towards Christianity. (50:08)
    Shout out to the FREE How to Squat Like a Pro guide! (55:43)
    #ListenerLive question #1 - What advice would you give to an “introverted/extrovert” who prefers lifting alone but wants to try and break out of their shell and socialize with others at the gym due to the benefits of having spotters, accountability buddies, access to trainers, and other perspectives in health and fitness in general? (56:35)
    #ListenerLive question #2 - I am training minimally, but still feeling overtrained. What am I doing wrong? (1:10:12)
    #ListenerLive question #3 - Does eating high protein cause digestive issues? (1:23:05)
    #ListenerLive question #4 - How would you implement a GLP-1 with a time sensitive weight loss? (1:32:52)
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    Mind Pump #2325: Why Marriages Fail & What To Do About It With Dr. John Delony
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    Batelle | So Much More Than Sleep Training
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    • 1 hr 46 min
    2330: Nine Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Exercise

    2330: Nine Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Exercise

    Properly applied exercise will change your life in PROFOUND ways, and vice versa with improperly applied exercise. (2:46)
    Speculating on why this is more common with people who have chosen fitness as a profession. (3:39)
    Nine Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship with Exercise
    #1 - Your friends or family tell you you’re too obsessed. (6:17)
    #2 - When sick, injured, or run down you don’t take time off. (9:02)
    #3 - Doing less in the gym with equal results is less appealing to you. (11:22)
    #4 - Missing a day in the gym causes stress in your life. (13:55)
    #5 - You feel stronger when returning from forced time off. (16:32)
    #6 - You aren’t healthy. (22:18)
    #7 - You allow the mirror or scale to drive your gym routine or choice of exercise. (25:05)
    #8 - You take grey market substances to try and accelerate results. (28:00)
    #9 - You leave your workout feeling sick or having a headache. (33:05)
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    Mind Pump #2275: The 8 People Most Likely To Overtrain
    Mind Pump #1707: The Top 5 Reasons You Are Not Recovering
    Mind Pump #2315: Five Signs You’re Doing The Wrong Workout
    Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away The Scale!
    Mind Pump #1235: The 5 Most Overrated Supplements
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    • 36 min
    2329: Why the Bench Press is Overrated, How to Eat High Protein on a Budget, the Best Workout for New Dads & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2329: Why the Bench Press is Overrated, How to Eat High Protein on a Budget, the Best Workout for New Dads & 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 want your clients to succeed, you MUST focus on their mind/their psychology. (1:52)
    The better strategy when it comes to nutrition and dieting. (7:07)
    The INCREDIBLE benefits of walking after eating. (13:11)
    Kids say the darndest things. (14:54)
    The balancing act of influencing your kids to play sports. (17:17)
    Storytelling with Mind Pump. (22:58)
    Need more Caldera? (25:27)
    We are about to see the world of performance-enhancing drugs explode! (28:50)
    Crazy survival story! (42:00)
    Reimagining the jail industrial complex. (45:30)
    Come see Mind Pump Live and learn more about the cutting science of peptides! (55:17)
    #ListenerLive question #1 - Can an imbalance in my back be causing more pain when flat bench pressing? (57:15)
    #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I eat high protein on a budget? (1:05:21)
    #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the best exercise programs that I can do at nighttime, where I can still see gains or at least maintain muscle while also mitigating/disrupting sleep? (1:15:01)
    #ListenerLive question #4 - As I approach my 40th birthday in August, I wonder what should be next for my fitness journey? (1:22:06)
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    Mind Pump #2127: Bench Press Masterclass
    MAPS Symmetry
    Mind Pump #1605: How To Get Jacked On A Budget
    Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class
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    Mind Pump #2230: How To Optimize Your Training, Diet & Lifestyle After Age 40
    Mind Pump #2235: Ten Tips For A Leaner, Fitter Body After Age 40
    Mind Pump #1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck
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    • 1 hr 34 min
    2328: The Best Way to Get Good at Pull-Ups, How to Resume Training After a Vacation, Beginning Strength Training After Age 60 & More

    2328: The Best Way to Get Good at Pull-Ups, How to Resume Training After a Vacation, Beginning Strength Training After Age 60 & More

    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: There is NO secret time to eat to lose body fat and build muscle. Listen to your body! (1:58)
    Boost your mood with Happy Drops from Organifi! (11:00)
    Slimy or fair game? The trend of hijacking your name, image and/or likeness to sell other brands' products’. (18:37)
    Posture straps, beneficial or a waste of money? (24:27)
    Natural signs of beauty that display good health vs. societal imposed ideals of beauty. (29:18)
    Should the death penalty exist? (34:43)
    The top things in science that are the murkiest, and the importance of admitting when you are wrong. (43:05)
    Why the delivery method matters when it comes to taking probiotics for the gut. (48:04)
    Mind Pump’s excitement for their car track day in Vegas. (50:32)
    Integrating new tech into old-school methods. (54:20)
    Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:01:06)
    #Quah question #1 - What can I do instead of chin-ups and dips in MAPS Anabolic? I'm in phase two and still can’t do more than one. (1:02:02)
    #Quah question #2 - Which is better for perfecting a pull-up? Bands or an assisted pull-up machine? (1:05:17)
    #Quah question #3 - How would you train a client who is coming back from vacation? Would you start slowly and get back to where you ended up before they took off? (1:08:49)
    #Quah question #4 - What workout routine would you recommend for my mom who is in her mid-60s? She has very little gym experience. (1:11:07)
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    • 1 hr 17 min
    2327: How Prioritizing Your Fitness Makes You a Better Mom

    2327: How Prioritizing Your Fitness Makes You a Better Mom

    The importance of making time for yourself. (1:30)
    The MASSIVE misconception that you must sacrifice something. (6:38)
    Four Ways Prioritizing Your Fitness Makes You a Better Mom
    #1 - Fitness improves your ability to deal with stress. (8:02)
    #2 - Exercise is a proven anxiolytic/antidepressant. (13:35)
    #3 - Take some time away for sanity. (19:06)
    #4 - It’s pro-self-care. (22:09)
    The key is to train PROPERLY. Consider these metrics. (24:02)
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    Mind Pump # 2072: The Best Workout For Busy Moms
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    • 32 min
    2326: How Swimming Affects Muscle Growth, Ways to Avoid Injuries, the Best Way to Strength Train for Soccer & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2326: How Swimming Affects Muscle Growth, Ways to Avoid Injuries, the Best Way to Strength Train for Soccer & 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: When it’s important to START with an isolation lift before a compound lift. (1:57)
    Mind Pump Recommends, The John Delony Show – She Wants More Sex Than I Do. (12:41)
    Why the guys LOVE live events. (20:13)
    Do anti-inflammatories stunt growth? (25:04)
    The internet is undefeated. (30:57)
    Reimagining the education system. (32:21)
    Recreational cannabis use connected to cognitive decline. (34:53)
    How the media likes to demonize exercise. (41:01)
    Mind Pump Recommends, PBD Podcast with Suge Knight. (43:30)
    Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (53:01)
    #ListenerLive question #1 – As I get closer to my upcoming season this fall, how can I continue to gain muscle while also balancing/focusing on playing soccer? What program do you recommend for these two stages? (53:33)
    #ListenerLive question #2 – I am currently running  MAPS Aesthetic and I was wondering if I can swim 10 lengths/3 times instead of doing the focus sessions? Would it have the same effect? (1:04:04)
    #ListenerLive question #3 – Can you control where specifically you want an area to grow or is it inevitable that there will be overall growth and is it genetics that determines a person’s shape? (1:13:40)
    #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I prevent reoccurring injuries with my rhomboids and traps? (1:27:15)
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    • 1 hr 39 min

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I’ve never been a fan of podcast. Early last year I found this one and have been hooked since! I love all the content from studies, to advice, to just listening to the b.s, clowning and family life. I have been able to learn so much from each episode and all the guest speakers they bring on. Thanks to MindPump my dog never misses a walk! If your a fitness fanatic (or conspiracist) give it a listen. You won’t be sorry! 😊

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