2629: Seven Natural Ways to Crush Chronic Inflammation & Pain (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How do you know you are doing fitness the right way? You can tell by the fruits it produces. (2:03) This is a reminder of how terribly abused caffeine is in modern society. (19:01) When the joke goes too far. (22:54) A HUGE milestone for Mind Pump Fitness Coaching. (28:12) Husbands want peace, wives want safety. (32:31) How your blood sugar affects your mood. (42:02) Cannabinoids have a positive effect on insulin sensitivity. (43:06) The censorship pendulum is swinging back. (49:51) #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice would you guys have for me to be able to hit a 315 bench before I'm over the hill of age? (58:47) #ListenerLive question #2 – How much strength loss should I expect during a cut? (1:10:22) #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you guide someone with a binge eating disorder to a life of intuitive eating and eating until they are satisfied? (1:19:52) #ListenerLive question #4 – Could you all talk about how physical and mental trauma impacts weight and progress? (1:30:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways to Know If Your Workout Is Not Right for You Mind Pump #2412:  The 5 Worst Fitness Mistakes Damaging Your Overall Health & Longevity Mind Pump #2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Lunchtime Leniency: Judges' Rulings Are Harsher When They Are Hungrier The impact of marijuana use on glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance among US adults Meta says it will end fact checking as Silicon Valley prepares for Trump Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef, or salmon in every box for a year + use code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box. ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2507: Six Steps to a 315 Pound Bench Press Mind Pump Store Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker, for Gelato, Mix-ins, Milkshakes, Sorbet, Smoothie Bowls & More, 7 One-Touch Programs, with (2) Pint Containers & Lids, Compact Size, Perfect for Kids, Silver Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off Tesofensine and Semaglutide: These discounts apply to individual medications only (no bundling required) | 25% off the Transcend GLP-1 Probiotic. Patients can redeem this discount by ordering through a wellness specialist OR by purchasing online. ** What is "Parts" Therapy? Internal Family Systems Explained Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram

15 Tammi 1h 44min

Building Fitness Habits that Actually Stick in 2025 Shaming is a TERRIBLE way to get anybody to stay consistent. (1:21) The data around why people fail to reach their fitness goals. (3:30) Big reasons people fail: Too much too soon. (8:15) Not strength training. (17:06) Using exhaustion, soreness, and intensity as gauges of a good workout. (25:21) Focusing on the scale (instead of performance). (33:18) Not having a plan. (36:23) Questions:  How should I start with strength training? (39:23) What about cardio? (40:57) What supplements should I take? (42:25) 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. ** Special Promotion: MAPS Starter HALF off! ** Code START2025 at checkout! ** Why your New Year's resolution to go to the gym will fail Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! 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 #2162: The Best Supplements You Can Take for Building Muscle, Performance & Health Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

13 Tammi 45min

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 nutrition mistakes of 2025. (2:12) Probiotics and skin health. (27:10) Growing pains. (30:35) The spark of life. (34:03) The body keeps the score. (36:50) Exercise and its effect on your mortality rate. (42:39) Remaining positive on the GLP-1 craze. (46:48) The newest Ozempic trend. (48:36) Rotten Tomatoes gauge for a good movie. (49:55) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is my lifting workout enough activity for the day or do I need to add cardio? (59:40) #ListenerLive question #2 – I'd like to decrease the muscularity of my arms and shoulders without significantly losing strength because I still need to be strong for my day job. Is that possible? (1:09:01) #ListenerLive question #3 – How should you train if you keep hurting your knees? (1:23:04) 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 Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter to win a $60K scholarship!  By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. You don’t want to miss this opportunity, so act fast! ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class How to Get the Best Benefit From Probiotics for Skin Health The effect of probiotics on immune regulation, acne, and photoaging Scientists Just Captured The Flash of Light That Sparks When a Sperm Meets an Egg Mind Pump #2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno UPDATE: Fitness Still Matters to Reduce all-Cause and Heart Disease Deaths, Despite Advances in Modern Medicine and Lifestyle Changes Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Jupiter Ascending (2015) - IMDb The Later Daters Season 1 Docuseries Cast & Release Date – Netflix Train the Trainer Webinar Series 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 Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking Mind Pump #2490: Improve Your Muscle, Strength & Athleticism in Only 15 Minutes a Day Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Christina Hathaway (@mindsetofmattercoaching) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram

11 Tammi 1h 40min

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Which eggs are best? (1:38) Fat but powerful paradox. (12:45) DON’T follow the world, be weird. (32:42) So good, it’s hard to believe there is NO sugar! (37:44) Justin’s next BIG thing. (39:25) When you are at THAT age. (43:19) Amazing Christmas gifts. (46:57) What all the cool kids are wearing. (51:04) Shout out to Stiff Lip Supplements™. (53:51) #Quah question #1 – What is the best exercise to REALLY target my rear delts without the upper back taking over? (55:29) #Quah question #2 – What do I do if reverse dieting never works, and I just continuously gain fat above 1800 calories? (58:50) #Quah question #3 – If you had to pick a way to build a hybrid trainer business from the ground up with multiple revenue streams how would you do it? (1:01:00) #Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on weight vests for walking? (1:06:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Eggs now qualify as 'healthy' food, FDA says: Here's why 'Fat but powerful' paradox: association of muscle power and adiposity markers with all-cause mortality in older adults from the EXERNET multicentre study Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Jazzminton-Sport GIBBON GiBoard Balance Board for Adults & Kids Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off Tesofensine and Semaglutide: These discounts apply to individual medications only (no bundling required) | 25% off the Transcend GLP-1 Probiotic. Patients can redeem this discount by ordering through a wellness specialist OR by purchasing online. ** Build your Rear Delts with this Cable Fly – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways to Know If Your Workout Is Not Right for You Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump #2495: The Truth About Beachbody With Chalene Johnson Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Twitter/X Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Stiff Lip Supplements™ (@stifflipsupps) Instagram Chalene Johnson (@chalenejohnson) Instagram

10 Tammi 1h 17min

Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench It’s a pretty awesome goal to go after, but MOST will not hit it. (2:12) The value and history of the bench press. (3:13) Six Steps to a 315-Pound Bench #1 - Master the technique (strong arch, activate lats, squeeze bar, elbows slightly tucked, use leg drive). (5:23) #2 - Bench 2 days a week (heavy and speed days). (14:20) #3 - Do shoulder mobility daily. (17:34) #4 - Eat in a surplus. (23:06) #5 - Don’t neglect back work. (24:05) #6 - Use isometric pauses. (26:03) Questions: How important is including an incline press? (28:37) How can bands and chains be used to improve my bench press? (30:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #2127: Bench Press Masterclass Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Innovation - David Weck - The Ready State Podcast The Official Indian Clubs Checklist (AVOID MISTAKES) | MIND PUMP Shoulder Health Series- Build More Shoulder Mass!- High Face Pull (Video 3 of 5) Suspension Training Series - 3 Favorite Shoulder Exercises Grow Your Chest with the INCINE DUMBBELL PRESS | Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Kelly Starrett (@thereadystate) Instagram David Weck (@thedavidweck) Instagram

9 Tammi 34min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you measuring your progress with the mirror and scale? You WILL fail! DO THIS instead. (2:26) The strength benefits of dietary cholesterol. (18:15) Addressing the egg shortage. (22:17) The GLP-1 phenomenon continues to explode. (28:55) The illusion of freedom. (32:14) Being proactive vs reactive when it comes to a cold. (36:45) Terrible health trends of the past. (40:22) Prenatal nutrition and your face shape. (45:56) Red-light therapy and improvement in eyesight. (49:53) If you could live forever, would you? (50:57) Washing away at sea. (52:57) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any help or guidance on a 69-year-old wanting to get on stage? (58:23) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I roll out a strength-based workout for our Star Wars Fanclub? (1:20:41) #ListenerLive question #3 – When do you breathe during the exercises? (1:31:23) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any suggestions on how to be a strong, fit 56-year-old, and rock the Mother Of the Bride look? (1:39:37) 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 NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Effect of Dietary Cholesterol on Muscle Hypertrophy with Resistance Training Nestlé's GLP-1 push takes in protein shots - Yahoo Finance Skincare trends of the past: toxic and sometimes fatal How Mom's Pregnancy Diet Affects Your Facial Features Does Red Light Therapy Help Your Eyes for Macular Degeneration? Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever - Netflix Santa Cruz Wharf collapse: 3 rescued after pier falls into ocean Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2480: Your Blueprint for Single-Digit Body Fat MAPS Prime Pro Webinar How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) – YouTube The Best Way to Breathe For Maximum Power & Strength (Ben Pollack) | MIND PUM Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bryan Johnson (@bryanjohnson_) Instagram

8 Tammi 1h 49min

10 Year Anniversary Did you think we’d get here? (2:06) How it all started, and first impressions of each other. (6:27) The ‘Splinter’, Doug Egge. (24:12) Do they believe they’d make it today? (27:30) When did they decide MAPS Anabolic would be the ‘baby’? (31:48) Punching up. (33:18) New listeners vs. old listeners. (39:40) Deciding to start the YouTube channel. (41:12) Early financial highlights. (42:38) The creation of MAPS programs. (44:55) First notable interviews. (47:26) Sal’s greatest strength and greatest weakness. (1:00:45) A time business-wise when they got really excited. (1:01:41) Leveling up. (1:09:39) Shifting the direction of the fitness industry. (1:12:02) Guests who have impacted them the most. (1:13:32) Mind Pump’s first BIG investments. (1:22:50) The COVID scare. (1:26:07) Mind Pump Partners. (1:29:15) Resistance Training Revolution. (1:41:03) What’s in my bag? (1:42:56) Fire hose of knowledge. (1:44:28) Mind Pump Live. (1:45:49) The next 10 years. (1:48:10) Time flies. (1:49:52) A timeline for their kids to listen to. (1:55:13) Buy in with family & friends. (1:57:20) AskMindPump.com (2:00:07) Fun, challenging, and rewarding. (2:01:11) Mutual respect and trust. (2:02:27) Built to win. (2:05:15) 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 is having its holiday sale right now! Save over 35% on your order now through January 12. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #767: Ben Greenfield Bares All- His Rules for Life, Hacking His Penis, His Family Life, Religion & MORE Mind Pump #480: Paul Chek- Controversial Fitness Pioneer on Fitness, Health & the Meaning of Life Mind Pump #470: Dr. Layne Norton on Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, IIFYM, Sugar & the Supplement Industry Mind Pump #762: Barbell Shrugged- Unusual CrossFit History & MORE Mind Pump #1762: Tony Robbins – Life Transforming Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Mind Pump #827: Bishop Barron- Using YouTube & Social Media to Demystify Christianity & God Mind Pump #2325: Why Marriages Fail & What to Do About It With Dr. John Delony Mind Pump #872: Dr. Warren Farrell- The Boy Crisis Mind Pump’s First Ever Luxury Destination Mind Pump Partners The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body―in Only 60 Minutes a Week Mind Pump #1035: Joe DeFranco Mind Pump #2185: Reclaiming Self-Love & Respect With Adam Lane Smith Mind Pump #2217: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Train the Trainer Webinar Series Ask Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Craig Capurso (@craigcapurso) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Ben Zorn (@benzornlife) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron)  Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Warren Farrell, PhD (@drwarrenfarrell) X Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus) Instagram Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Elijah Helfman (@elijahhelfman) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Kirk Parsley (@kirkparsley) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Christina Rice Spiritual Mentor (@christinathechannel) Instagram

6 Tammi 2h 9min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: For the best pumps of your life, DO THIS! (1:31) Caldera Lab is making its way on the small screen. (22:41) What do you consider to be old? (25:27) When does the age gap become weird? (30:27) Research your pre-natal supplements. (36:08) Processed foods impact on muscle quality. (38:52) When your science fiction brain goes crazy. (44:06) NIL is changing the dynamics of college sports. (50:11) QVC is selling on IG. (53:11) #ListenerLive question #1 – What advice do you have for scaling a personal training business while maintaining that passion, avoiding burnout, and finding that endgame when you want to retire? (55:19) #ListenerLive question #2 – Should I focus on losing more weight first and then build muscle, or should I maintain a weight around 205-215, and recomposition by losing fat and gaining muscle? (1:06:37) #ListenerLive question #3 – Did my years of overtraining affect my ability to lean out? (1:16:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com 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. ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0  ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine Lioness - Watch on Paramount Plus Less than 50% of many prenatal supplements have the adequate amount of choline and iodine Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds Mind Pump #2232: Age-Proof Your Muscles, Bones & Brain With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Declassified CIA Documents Claim Ancient Mars Had Giant Inhabitants and Pyramids Fanstake Unveils Fan-Driven NIL Platform, Enabling Fans to Recruit and Retain Their Favorite College Athletes Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Dave Annable (@dave_annable) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram

4 Tammi 1h 33min