Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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 in

Mind Pump Fit Tip: MANAGE your algorithms. (1:41) Shout out to Dr. John Delony. (14:29) Sal’s vasectomy experience. (16:49) Why Sal is dropping the ‘wife beater’ when working out. (24:00) Adam’s latest Tirzepetide challenge. (26:12) The homelessness epidemic in California. (39:51) The state of the economy. (43:54) Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (49:42) #Quah question #1 - As a 48-year-old male I’m having a tough time with increasing the overhead press. What would you recommend as a “Z” press progression? (58:43) #Quah question #2 - Is 30G of protein powder the same as 30G of animal-sourced protein? What are the differences in terms of how much we absorb? (1:02:50) #Quah question #3 - How does the body actually lose or burn fat? Do you sweat it out, breathe it out or is it something else? (1:07:29) #Quah question #4 - I made tremendous strength gains through Anabolic. I put 50 lbs. on my squat and 130 lbs. on my deadlift. I’ve done this w/o straps or a belt. At what point shou

Why they started the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:26) How did they meet? (3:22) Getting close through the shared suffering of training Gary Vaynerchuk. (5:39) The inspiration behind how their podcast was born. (22:03) The needs they wanted to fill in the fitness space. (26:02) Do you want to be a coach or a CEO? (33:14) Online vs. in-person coach. (34:38) The characteristics of coaches who have built a good/sustainable career. (39:07) How social media can feed your insecurities and narcissism. (46:35) Are we getting better or worse as a society due to access to information? (48:39) Be great at one. (52:45) Realistic expectations for new coaches or trainers starting their business. (54:50) Explaining the process of the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:00:30) How GLP-1 agonist peptides, like Semaglutide and Tirzepetide, will impact the fitness & health space. (1:07:39) The value of having a mentor who has been there and done it. (1:30:05) Creating impact. (1:31:44) What w

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 value of the workout is NOT about the calorie burn. It’s about the adaptation. (2:22) Mind Pump Live is BACK! (11:05) Doug is a funny bear. (13:16) Having self-awareness and focusing on what you’re good at. (18:45) Caldera works for ALL skin types. (23:40) Acquired savant syndrome. (26:55) How people get misled by articles about economics. (33:31) The misconception that money equals happiness. (35:38) Conspiracies, another way to divide us? (42:00) When the party vibes get weird. (49:25) Joy Mode is the BEST pre-workout for pumps. (54:42) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (57:31) #ListenerLive question #1 - At what point do personal athletic pursuits become complicated and demanding enough that it becomes worth it to hire a trainer? (59:03) #ListenerLive question #2 - I'm k

Even ‘good’ workouts can be bad if used by the wrong person. (1:22) Defining a ‘good’ workout. (3:00) Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout. #1 - You aren’t getting stronger or progressing in PERFORMANCE. (7:45) #2 - You feel worse after the workout and/or generally. (11:35) #3 - Joint pain. (17:01) #4 - Overemphasis on intensity. (23:38) #5 - Poor sleep. (28:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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. ** April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways To Know If Your Workout Is Not Right For You Mind Pump #1095: How To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump #2255: The Smart Way To Improve Speed, Power, & Performance With Brian Kula Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps To Bounce Back From Overtraining Peptide Therapy – Guide to Unlocking Your Body’s Poten

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 to move in a direction where your life changes, having a mentor or a guide is your best bet. (1:45) Kids say the darndest things. (13:04) Sal’s devastating night of sleep. (14:22) BPC-157's healing ability. (21:38) GLP1’s use for impulsive behavior and another Adam Tirzepetide update. (24:12) Beware of studies. (37:12) Preventable measures to ward off a cold. (40:49) For every one idiot, there is a sea of good stories. (45:08) Celebrity gossip and conspiracies. (49:45) #ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on natural testosterone enhancers and when to seek out medical intervention? (1:03:17) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best approach to becoming a true hybrid athlete? (1:15:39) #ListenerLive question #3 - Would having an outside source (in this case, the EMS suit

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: If you're going to talk good to anybody, talk good to yourself. (1:40) Reacting to the latest TikTok trend, Trad Wives. (16:00) Trauma lust. (25:04) The evolutionary theory behind strongmen dating tiny women. (33:17) Growth spurts. (35:22) The growth mindset is attached to being a successful personal trainer. (38:54) When people go viral due to hate. (40:52) Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE Peptide Guide. (51:33) #Quah question #1 - How much volume is considered “too much?” How many sets per muscle group should we aim for? 6? 8? 12? (52:41) #Quah question #2 - Do you build cheat days into your nutrition plan? Especially around Birthdays and holidays? (58:51) #Quah question #3 - Can you discuss the differences between processed “unhealthy” foods vs non-processed “unhealthy” foods? I notice there is a massive d

Understanding the difference between what’s optimal, what’s tolerable, and what’s beyond that. (1:51) How healing/recovery is different than adapting. (4:15) The importance of consistency over intensity. (7:12) Signs of overtraining. (9:32) Five Steps to Bounce Back from Overtraining #1 - Take a week off. (16:10) #2 - Get good sleep. (19:54) #3 - Bump calories (protein). (22:55) #4 - Come back with half volume. (24:20) #5 - SLOWLY increase volume (setsXrepsXweight). (26:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Get $200 off plus free shipping on the Pod Cover by Eight Sleep. Stay cool this summer with Eight Sleep, now shipping within the USA, Canada, the UK, select countries in the EU, and Australia! ** April Promotion: MAPS Anywhere | MAPS HIIT 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** The Breakdown Recovery Trap, Why You Aren’t Progressing Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Why Training to Failure

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: Fitness can be the solution or the problem. It’s all about HOW you do it. (2:24) Sal’s recent gross discovery. (15:05) Doug Wick. (19:31) When you know something is taking the Western world by storm! (24:17) Adam’s main goal with his Tirzepetide experiment. (25:49) Dad wins. (32:54) Justin’s ‘Yacht Rock’ experience. (34:16) Investing in a personal brand. (36:41) Sal’s proud dad moment. (39:22) Joovv is the REAL deal. (42:48) Social media’s impact on children’s state. (43:36) Shaggy’s voice is a fraud! (51:49) Speculating on the P Diddy conspiracies. (53:15) Adam’s first real dad talk. (59:37) Paleovalley, teenager approved! (1:03:55) Shout out to the FREE Peptide Guide. (1:05:34) #ListenerLive question #1 - What can I do to increase mobility in my shoulders and upper body to r

How your body NEVER loses the ability to adapt. (1:25) Six factors to consider as you age. #1 - Lift weights appropriately (modify). (7:36) #2 - Get good sleep. (15:05) #3 – Hit your protein targets from whole foods. (19:45) #4 - Track energy, libido, sleep quality, mood. (22:46) #5 - Do cardio for health, not calorie burn. (27:29) #6 - Easy lifestyle hacks. (29:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned SPECIAL PROMOTION: MAPS 40+ Half off! ** Code AGE50 at checkout ** For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Muscle Mass and Strength Gains Following Resistance Exercise Training in Older Adults 65-75 Years and Older Adults Above 85 Years Mind Pump #1802: Seven Surprising Benefits Of Exercise Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fat Loss And Overall Health Jet lag disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscl

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three 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: Don’t listen to the world if you want to be healthy. (1:43) Highlighting the incredible and rewarding benefits of being a personal trainer. (11:03) Mind Pump has officially partnered with NASM. (15:01) Adam’s mindset taking on this Tirzepatide experiment. (23:27) Sal’s fitness crisis. (30:11) Nothing will test you more as a parent than poor sleep. (33:07) The art of gentle parenting. (39:12) Building confidence in your kids. (46:42) The Caldera authenticity. (55:55) Shout out to the FREE 3-Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar. (1:00:51) #ListenerLive question #1 - Why do I look so small even if I train and eat the right way? (1:01:43) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do you develop custom trigger sessions? (1:09:56) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are some realistic expectations fo

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: Good health = freedom. (1:24) The guy’s current personal health journey. (8:57) Taking Viagra to improve your health. (21:20) Two of the most annoying pains of all time. (24:35) The importance of companies like Get Dynasty. (26:59) Why you should avoid young day trader influencers. (30:32) Predicting the fallout from Flordia’s social media ban for children under 14. (36:13) The dangers of pornography. (41:45) Being able to express yourself without being afraid of judgment. (42:56) Organifi for kids! (49:24) Where your money is truly going. (50:51) Shout out to Destini Davis. (52:25) #Quah question #1 - Can you talk about how blood type affects nutrition? And does blood type affect training? (53:59) #Quah question #2 - If you don’t have access to heavier weights to have constant progression of overload to build muscle, would increa

Try it, experience it, and feel the effects. (1:40) Nailing the first experience. (4:05) Profound personal experiences with the product. (5:16) The encapsulation of Brain.fm. (8:06) How you listen to different music based on what you are doing. (12:58) A more bioavailable thing than binaural beats. (15:18) Priming your brain. (18:10) How does Brain.fm affect an ADHD brain? (20:13) Focusing on what matters most. (23:41) Tales of intimacy. (27:13) Getting more restful sleep. (30:58) Tackling Alzheimer's and dementia. (35:25) What does the typical user look like? (38:12) The different ways of stimulating the brain. (40:54) The optimal way to use the product. (42:41) Human-made vs. AI. (47:26) Making music that people enjoy. (50:39) Your morning routine is making you less productive. (54:50) Future projects on the horizon. (59:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Promo code MINDPUMP to get 30 days of free a

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: Probiotics aren’t just for gut health. They help with your athletic performance and muscle gains! (2:35) Parasites aren’t as uncommon as you would think. (12:45) Nubby Justin. (14:47) Touching on the Kate Middleton conspiracy. (21:19) Missed opportunities with investments. (25:47) The origin story of Bank of America. (34:11) #DadLife updates with the guys. (35:42) Fun Facts with Justin: Sonoluminescence. (41:41) Be the example. (45:19) The immunomodulating effects of cannabinoids. (51:12) Would you rather? Poison oak or Tiger Balm. (52:24) Shout out to The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast Ep. 433 with @destiny. (56:45) #ListenerLive question #1 - I am having trouble connecting to one side of my body when working out due to CNS damage. Looking for advice. (58:41) #ListenerLive question #2

Long-lasting changes take TIME. (1:08) Laying out the blueprint on how to do this right and get in shape for summer over the next 90 days! Month one: Fix your why. (7:45) Start lifting. (12:11) Prioritize sleep. (15:27) Eat without distractions. (17:23) Avoid processed foods. (17:55) Hit water targets. (19:40) Don’t weigh yourself. (21:18) Month two: Aim for protein targets. (22:40) Track all your food. (24:45) Track your steps. (25:19) Track weight and body fat. (27:11) Month three: Cut or bulk depending on goals. (28:54) Add steps. (29:24) Increase training volume. (32:04) Ways to know you’re doing things right. (33:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN! Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you. March Promotion:

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three 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: One of the BIGGEST wastes of money is thermogenic fat burners. (2:25) Restless sleep is the worst! (13:18) Recognize the warning signs when something may be off with your child. (15:53) Rock thief. (19:17) When you realize money isn’t an issue. (21:09) “They” want us to be fat, sick, and unhealthy. (27:21) Mark Wahlberg’s bold move. (33:38) What famous actor would play the guys in a movie? (34:38) When ‘going woke’ went bad. (36:01) The ULTIMATE trainer app, NASM One. (38:03) Get the FREE 3-Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar today! (44:34) Proud to be an American. (45:49) Adam updates the audience on the impacts of taking Tirzepatide so far. (49:46) Shout out to Jim Arrington. (59:12) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do fat burners affect your muscle-burning potential? (1:01:04)

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: Don’t use shame to get results. (2:00) When your kids have bigger calves than you. (17:22) Organifi has products for kids! (18:31) Interesting times we live in. (23:32) Speculating on the fallout from Oprah’s weight-loss drug special. (29:27) Did the CDC release a redacted study on myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination? (33:30) Dan Bilzerian admits monogamy is the answer. (35:11) If people skip meals, typically there are unhealthy habits around that. (40:48) Adam has started taking Tirzepatide, updates to come! (45:27) Influencer farms vs. the power of word of mouth. (49:27) Brain.fm works like a charm. (56:31) Shout out to Matteo Mancuso. (58:20) #Quah question #1 - What can I do to get bigger, if I’m only noticing strength gains? (1:00:56) #Quah question #2 - Can you please provide some tips for a

How the fitness industry is RAPIDLY evolving. (2:22) How your business should be a DESIRE, not a necessity. (4:12) Why the scale model is broken. (6:42) Why is the quality of coaching going down? (11:55) Understanding your growth trajectory. (18:20) Acquisition vs. retention. (23:21) The difference between a rich vs. poor mindset. (25:25) Understanding a revolving pricing model. (26:27) Exclusive vs. inclusive marketing. (35:00) How the FTC is cracking down on online marketers and how to be compliant. (42:19) How to compete and win in 2024. (51:36) Respecting the journey. (58:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NCI Coaching Con for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** The event is April 3-6 in Orlando, FL. Secure your spot now – the future of fitness coaching is in your hands! Also, don’t miss our LIVE Q&A while we’re there! ** Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% of

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three 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: One of the most impactful things you can do for your health, positively, is to BE WITH PEOPLE! (2:37) Gymnastics Dad stories with Justin. (17:27) The latest scary trend with high school dances. (23:55) AI-generated content is getting weirder and weirder. (29:27) Amazon hot air balloons and drones. (32:40) Glow-in-the-dark roads? (35:06) Why free weights are superior to machines. (36:30) Will universal basic income become necessary? (38:45) Zbiotics are SCARY effective. (44:15) Vuori is worldwide! (46:08) Acupuncture for stress relief? (47:52) Fun Facts with Justin: Ice football. (50:35) Mind Pump Recommends, Full Swing on Netflix. (55:28) Going down the Mike Tyson rabbit hole. (58:23) Conor McGregor continues to break records. (1:00:42) Shout out to Mind Pump Park City Rental.

Health does NOT encompass just looking good. (1:48) Seven Habits of Truly Healthy People. (5:08) #1 - Disconnect from all media. (8:34) #2 - Eat dinner with your family. (16:15) #3 - Seek coaching or therapy. (19:56) #4 - Spend lots of time outdoors. (23:29) #5 - Volunteer your time. (26:55) #6 - Live well below your means. (30:12) #7 - Follow a spiritual practice. (36:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** March Promotion: MAPS Anabolic | MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! ** Code MARCH50 at checkout ** Loneliness: A disease? Teens Spend Average of 4.8 Hours on Social Media Per Day The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources