2446: Stop Doing “3 Sets of 12” to Build Muscle & DO This Instead! (Listener Live Coaching)

3 Part Trainer Bonus Series – EP 3: How to Do an Assessment the Right Way (SELL TRAINING) Why trainers MUST use assessments. (0:42) The main value and goal of this first free session. (3:25) Mistakes trainers make. (8:40) How to Do an Assessment the Right Way (SELL TRAINING) #1 – Use easy-to-understand terminology and explain what it means to them. (15:51) #2 – Explain the benefit of what you will do for that problem. (17:11) #3 – Tie down or agree, this is valuable. (18:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Trainer the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump # 1262: Why Fitness Assessments are Important Mind Pump # 1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks MAPS Prime Webinar Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

20 Touko 27min

Part Trainer Bonus Series – EP 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies (THAT WORK) and That Clients Love! The MOST valuable piece for coaches and trainers. (0:28) Will they do it? (2:36) Does it have a large payoff? (4:17) Is this realistically sustainable forever? (5:15) General Diet Strategies That Have the Biggest Payoff That Clients Love! Level 1 – Avoid heavily processed foods. (7:55) Level 2 – Hit your target body weight in grams of protein and eat it FIRST. (15:10) Level 3 – Aim for ½ to a gallon of water a day. (20:02) Level 4 – Track. (22:46) General Exercise Strategies That Have the Biggest Payoff That Clients Love! Level 1 – Walk after meals. (26:21) Level 2 – Strength training. (29:38) Level 3 – Daily mobility. (32:30) Level 4 – Structured cardio. (33:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned Trainer the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump # 2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake Mind Pump # 2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump # 2160: Macro Counting Master Class Mind Pump # 2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Mind Pump # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chris Kresser M.S., L.Ac. (@chriskresser) Instagram

20 Touko 37min

Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset What makes a successful trainer mindset? (1:31) Defining what a successful trainer is. (2:10) 5 Steps to Develop a Successful Trainer Mindset #1 – Love people as much or more as you love fitness. (5:00) #2 – Have to be growth minded. (10:03) #3 – Be purpose driven. (17:24) #4 – Health is a priority. (21:40) #5 – Loves to share what works with other trainers. (23:39) Mind Pump Trainer Oath #1 – YOU are responsible for your clients’ successes and failures. (27:59) #2 – NEVER make false promises. (29:20) #3 – PRIORITIZE your client's health over their aesthetics. (30:28) #4 – ALWAYS meet your clients where they are. (31:05) #5 – ALWAYS aim for sustainability over speed. (32:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned Trainer the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

20 Touko 34min

Mike O’Hearn Why he was bred for bodybuilding. (2:06) Growing up in a big family. (3:44) The guy who likes the journey will do better than the man who wants the destination. (5:28) Why he decided to go natural. (8:15) Tips for continuing to perform long-term. (14:33) How much has having a child changed his life? (17:53) Why he appreciates being an older father. (22:14) The drastic changes in gym culture. (24:42) Favorite workout partners. (28:37) His unique friendship with Stan Efferding. (32:31) Nutrition advice for longevity. (35:07) His transition from stage to screen. (39:24) His experience on American Gladiators. (41:02) “It’s not the shows that win it, it’s what you do with yourself, your personality/image.” His mindset behind building his wealth outside of fitness. (46:21) The impact of his partner. (51:13) Does working out get better as you get older? (54:10) Put yourself around high-performing people. (59:29) Being the ‘meme’ guy. (1:05:47) “The finance shouldn’t outride the energy.” (1:07:19) 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. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Tom Platz - Wikipedia Magazine Dreams (2023) - IMDb The American Gladiators Documentary Battle Dome - Wikipedia Watch Con Man | Prime Video - amazon.com Divinity - Rotten Tomatoes Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mike O’Hearn (@mikeohearn) Instagram Website YouTube Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) Instagram Josh Barnett (@joshlbarnett) Instagram

19 Touko 1h 12min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 8 weird signs that you should avoid gluten. (1:45) Why is fitness so EFFECTIVE for depression and anxiety? (22:07) Don’t forget to bring Zbiotics to your next party or gathering. (29:00) The Schafer’s Lego Land experience. (32:19) Saffron is a natural compound for depression and anxiety. (45:43) Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press. (46:55) 3-part bonus series for trainers dropping on May 19th! (1:00:35) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice for jumping and getting into personal training? (1:01:51) #ListenerLive question #2 – Where do I go after I finish Symmetry to make sure I can keep this momentum going to live pretty much pain-free and moving freely? (1:13:03) #ListenerLive question #3 – When would you guys recommend someone get liposuction? (1:22:42) #ListenerLive question #4 – Do I need to educate myself a little more before hiring a coach? And if so, how exactly? (1:32:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mood Disorders and Gluten: It’s Not All in Your Mind! A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis Transmission of Faith in Families: The Influence of Religious Ideology Effects of Saffron Extract Supplementation on Mood, Well-Being, and Response to a Psychosocial Stressor in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Clinical Trial Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump Group Coaching Mind Pump #2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump #2242: The Non-Surgical Way to Look Younger With Dr. Anthony Youn Mind Pump #1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Jordan Jiunta (@redwiteandjordan) Instagram Marcelo (@mindpumpmarcelo) Instagram Anthony Youn, MD, FACS (@tonyyounmd) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram

17 Touko 1h 49min

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 5 best diets for ANY goal. (1:38) The MOST common mistake people make with fitness & diet. (19:53) The BEST recovery tool to manage stress. (31:03) Terrible/harming tactics by mainstream media. (35:27) Creatine and depression. (41:27) The history of ginseng. (44:12) The conspiracy theory behind art. (48:36) Kids say the darndest things. (53:12) Mind Pump Recommends You Can’t Ask That on Netflix. (56:21) Train the Trainer 3-Part Bonus Series dropping May 19th! (1:00:47) #Quah question #1 – What do you guys do to keep up strength when resting an injury? (1:01:37) #Quah question #2 – What should you do if you are reverse dieting but see weight gain? (1:04:17) #Quah question #3 – Will taking NSAID’s to treat an acute injury completely negate gains from strength training? (1:06:04) #Quah question #4 – How do you see AI affecting the fitness industry? What are the pros and cons that can come of its involvement for trainers, nutrition coaches and their clients? (1:09:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use the code MINDPUMP to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra. The best part is that you still get 30 days to try it at home and return it if you don’t like it - - Shipping to many countries worldwide. ** Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Labs - Stephen Cabral Why Are Americans So Obsessed With Protein? Blame MAGA Creatine Supplementation in Depression: A Review of Mechanisms, Efficacy, Clinical Outcomes, and Future Directions Mind Pump #2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine The history of ginseng in the management of erectile dysfunction in ancient China (3500-2600 BCE) Watch You Can't Ask That - Netflix Train the Trainer Webinar Series – 3 Part Bonus Series  Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Benjamin Bikman (@benbikmanphd) Instagram

16 Touko 1h 14min

Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! The challenges for people taking GLP-1s. (1:10) GLP-1s do NOT cause muscle loss. (3:10) The under-muscled epidemic. (5:48) The way GLP-1s work and what they do. (7:45) Obesity vs. under muscled. (11:12) Losing muscle is bad. How do you stop that from happening when on a GLP-1? #1 - Titrate the dose if too strong. Why you should go through a compound pharmacy. (13:30) #2 - Eat high protein. (16:49) #3 - Lift daily. (20:32) #4 - Drink ½ to 1 gallon of water daily. (24:18) #5 - Use essential amino acids, creatine, electrolytes, HMB. (25:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS GLP-1 50% off!! ** Code 50OFFGLP1 at checkout ** 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** Changes in lean body mass with glucagon-like peptide-1-based therapies and mitigation strategies Muscle Mass and Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists: Adaptive or Maladaptive Response to Weight Loss? Visit Transcend  Mind Pump #2360: What You Need to Know About GLP-1 With Dr. Tyna Moore Mind Pump #2110: Ozempic the Miracle Fat Loss Peptide: The Truth With Dr. William Seeds Mind Pump #2410: How to Maximize Fat Loss & Preserve Muscle on GLP-1s (Introducing MAPS GLP-1) Mind Pump #2432: The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely HMB benefits, dosage, and side effects - Examine Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

15 Touko 31min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways to progressively overload the body without adding weight to the bar. (2:00) Can sodium curb your carb cravings? (24:55) Arrival fallacy. (27:08) Salt water vs chlorine. (31:54) ADHD medications and the impact of the modeling of the brain. (37:02) Mind Pump Group Coaching is back! (52:49) The euphoric feeling from Ned. (54:25) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to eat to get a bigger chest and shoulders and more of an upper body for function and fashion? (56:13) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there something that you would suggest for someone who has limited weights to progressively overload? (1:13:59) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are your recommended best practices when training youth athletes? (1:20:54) #ListenerLive question #4 – Should I continue to strength train 4-5 days a week if my sleep is poor? (1:29:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Mind Pump Group Coaching Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1535: Should You Squat Below Parallel? Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Mind Pump #1050: Mark Manson- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck Mind Pump #912: How to Change Your Mental State with Music Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** 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 Ask Mind Pump What is EMDR? – Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Benjamin Bikman (@benbikmanphd) Instagram Mark Manson (@IAmMarkManson) X/Twitter Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X/Twitter

14 Touko 1h 41min