2289: How to Properly Train to Failure, Tips for Keeping Weight Off Permanently, Ways to Simultaneously Optimize Performance & Aesthetics & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Simple Ways to Accelerate Fat Loss FAST! (2:16) AI is a TERRIBLE coach or trainer and the value of human connection. (25:26) Shout out to Caldera! (46:30) Shout out to Gabrielle Lyon and the Forever Strong Experience. (48:47) How long should the average person spend in the gym? (51:48) Success is NOT just about making money. (57:50) Higher doses of creatine can erase the measurable effects of sleep deprivation. (1:03:44) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Why is my HRV low despite tracking macros, adjusting training, and managing stress while aiming to lose weight and body fat? (1:06:44) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How to determine what weight to lift when not using percentages based on your 1-rep max. (1:18:20) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How can I balance giving God the glory for training others while also having the desire to be financially successful with it? (1:26:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP Buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! ** MAPS 15 Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism Carb Cycling: A Good Way To Lose Fat? – Mind Pump Blog The Benefits Of Carb Cycling – Mind Pump Show Attend the Forever Strong Experience, a free virtual event created and hosted by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on January 10! Sign up here: https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong-exeperience/  Mind Pump #2757: When Life Gets Busy, Your Fitness Should Shrink…Not Disappear! Watch Elway | Netflix Official Site Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** Mind Pump #2250: How Eating More Can Make You Leaner (& How Eating Less Can Make You Fatter) How to Choose the Correct Weight for a Lift - YouTube Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned IFBB PRO Johnny Sebastian (@_johnnysebastian) Instagram Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Jay Campbell (@jaycampbell333) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift)  Instagram

3 Tammi 1h 46min

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: Eat as Much as You Want, but Don't Get Fat (JUST follow these 2 rules). (2:28) The disturbing "Doll mom" trend. (25:03) Has masculinity always been more fragile than femininity? (31:10) The practice of writing down failures and revisiting later what you learned from them. (32:25) Fun Facts with Justin: Toad mutation. (39:06) Mystery Our Place unboxing. (40:55) The value of getting a full-body scan. (45:20) The impact of higher doses of creatine. (51:51) Glycerol for better pumps. (54:26) #Quah question #1 – I want to build muscle but also start BJJ this year as a 41-year-old. Is it possible? If so, how should I program? (57:24) #Quah question #2 – What are some recommended movements and/or routines for joint instability? (1:00:22) #Quah question #3 – At what age did you realize you no longer needed to hit PRs? (1:02:27) #Quah question #4 – What are some helpful tips to stay focused and motivated? (1:08:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** MAPS 15 Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Doll mom earns $200K a year playing with fake babies The Happiness Professor: THIS Will ACTUALLY Make You Happier Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV Justin's Road to 315 Push Press Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram

2 Tammi 1h 12min

Endlessly beginning and living to express yourself at the highest level. (2:31) "Those who live truly, shall see truly." Her introduction and special connection to Mind Pump. (5:40) Creating the trend, not following the trend. (12:47) Factors that keep the vitality of a relationship intact. (18:36) The difference between teammates and friends. (32:14) The conflicting feelings growing in the public eye. (36:46) Stay authentic. (46:04) The lives lived during Mind Pump's tenure. (49:44) Pivoting the business, stretching your capacity, and the value of a GOOD personal trainer. (59:04) "Would you have it any other way." (1:04:50) The myth of having certainty. (1:07:36) Making peace with the worst outcome. (1:09:49) Breaking through limiting beliefs. (1:11:53) Being the example. (1:18:04) How to develop good masculinity. (1:20:22) Highlighting not so seen honorable traits. (1:24:18) Where do you hope to be 10 years from now? (1:47:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ** MAPS 15 Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump # 474: Arya Saffaie Lifetime Natural Men's Physique 2X Olympia Athlete Mind Pump # 2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) The Start of Mind Pump | Mini Documentary Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Roxanne Saffaie (@roxylook) Instagram Website Podcast Arya Saffaie IFBB Pro (@arya_saffaie) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Simon Sinek (@simonsinek) Instagram

1 Tammi 1h 52min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Ways to Predict Mortality (NO BLOOD TEST REQUIRED). (2:27) Good and bad news for young men. (22:20) Reducing your calories without eating less by going grass-fed. (35:26) Runit is invading America. (40:16) Speaking identity into your children. (45:12) Sal has an athlete on his hands. (49:58) LMNT has single-handedly created this new electrolyte market. (52:49) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I train hard and feel great, but I don't feel like it's translating to everyday life. What am I missing? (55:29) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Needing some advice on my current aggressive fat loss and body recomposition journey. (1:07:55) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – What's your typical recommended rest between sets? (1:17:50) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Needing guidance on my fitness path and seeking advice on training, macros, and whether you offer personal training. (1:25:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com  Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users receive their choice of NY Strip, Ribeye, or Filet Mignon in every box for a year. ** Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump MAPS 15 Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Can a 10-second balance test predict longevity? - Harvard Health Sit-to-stand: The simple test that reveals how you're ageing A brief fitness test may predict how long you'll live Push-Ups and Heart Health: What Your Fitness Level Says About Your Risk HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER Association of Grip Strength With Risk of All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Cancer in Community-Dwelling Populations: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies 45 Percent of Guys 18-25 Have Never Asked a Girl Out in Person Australian collision sport Runit makes U.S. debut with stops in SoCal Rosenthal Effect: How Expectations Shape Reality Fig and Eagle Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** Mind Pump #2411: How to Know You are Overtrained & Underfed, Why You May Not Feel Low Testosterone, How to Properly Cut & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need to Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods Mind Pump #2759: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat. Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumppersonaltraining) Instagram

31 Joulu 20251h 36min

MAPS 15 Symmetry The value of running blocks of unilateral training. (1:07) Balancing the body from right to left. (4:42) Breaking down the components of MAPS 15 Symmetry. (8:40) Using unilateral training as a form of corrective exercise. (13:47) 15 minutes to get back on track after the holidays! (15:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS 15 Symmetry 50% off from Dec. 28-Jan. 3rd 2026. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1790: The Secret to an Attractive & Functional Body Mind Pump #2555: The Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

29 Joulu 202517min

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat. (1:56) Buyer beware: Organic Planet Protein Powders. (26:27) The benefits of creatine for women and a PSA for buyers. (30:35) Getting away from the scale. (38:09) Dark tourism. (43:47) The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt. (48:22) AI ads. (52:17) Rock Recovery Scholarship. (58:01) Black Friday Winners! (59:08) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – My 16-year-old daughter challenged me to a pull-up and chin-up competition. What training tips or techniques do you recommend? (1:00:07) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Ideas, suggestions, tips, on how to begin to make a difference in the health of this community of senior citizens. (1:06:00) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Cardio for heart health and genetics & higher cholesterol. (1:16:32) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Struggling to build muscle without falling back into old mental blocks. (1:33:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 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. Don't wait—take the first step today. ** MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% off from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead Protein Study 2.0 - Clean Label Project Mind Pump #2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine Creatine as a Novel Treatment for Depression in Females Using Methamphetamine: A Pilot Study Association between dietary intake of creatine and female reproductive health: Evidence from NHANES 2017–2020 Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Massive rock layer beneath Bermuda may explain island's unusual elevation The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt: Mystery of a Forgotten Wonder Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. ** The RIGHT WAY To Do More Pull-Ups (Make Them EASY!) Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump #2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Black Friday Winners! Prize 1: In-Studio Day at Mind Pump HQ Kekoa Mathews Danielle Kepics Derek Jones Zachariah English Christine Sunga Kristin Scully Bethany Zuccaro Rich Stevens Kara Gootee Gena Manley Prize 2: One-Week Stay at the Park City Mind Pump House ($3,000 Value) Christian Wilson Mason Walker Prize 3: Three Months of One-on-One Personal Coaching ($1,890 Value) Jodie Dutra Jason Slater David Houchins Danielle Baker Jason Chacko Prize 4: Three Months of Concierge Coaching ($441 Value) Strati Oktay Lisa Campeau Vanessa West Elena Stan Andrea Powell Amy Venner Cassandra Tidwell Courtney Hessler James McNulty Sandy Habib

27 Joulu 20251h 55min

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 MOST Important Factor to Focus on that Changes Everything Else. (1:54) Boosting your creativity and focus with science-backed music. (20:25) Doing a better job of reconnecting with family. (21:32) Pro or anti-sleepover's. (28:32) Kids say and do the darndest things. (37:37) Let's talk about farts. (38:18) What's up with the fog in California?! (46:59) Immoral marketing behavior. (51:32) The Shawn Ryan/Dan Crenshaw beef. (57:33) #Quah question #1 – I know that walking after eating has a lot of upsides. Does pace matter or is it just about the movement & being active? (1:00:02) #Quah question #2 – Is CrossFit doing more harm than good for those folks who are looking for quick weight loss results? (1:02:00) #Quah question #3 – What rules do you usually abide by during the Christmas holidays? 80/20? Do you recommend staying strict to a nutrition plan all the time? How many days can you eat cheat meals over the holidays without taking multiple steps back in your fitness journey? (1:03:58) #Quah question #4 – What is your best advice for creating better discipline and consistency? (1:07:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for up to $400 off the 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 Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Associations between daily physical activity timing and sleep efficiency revealed by explainable machine learning Mind Pump #2518: Five Tips for Amazing Sleep (Listener Coaching) Mind Pump #2742: Can Music Make You Smarter? The Science Behind Brain-Boosting Sound Sniffing your own farts boosts brain power: study | New York Post Operation Sea-Spray - Wikipedia Dan Crenshaw vs Shawn Ryan Intensifies as Congressman 'Threatens Legal Action' 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 # 2737: The ULTIMATE GAINZGIVING (Stay on Track Through The Holidays) | Mind Pump 2737 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Shawn Ryan Show (@shawnryanshow) Instagram Dan Crenshaw (@dancrenshawtx) Instagram

26 Joulu 20251h 12min

When Life Gets Busy, Your Fitness Should Shrink…Not Disappear! The fallacy of the "all or nothing" mentality. (1:36) Ah-ha moments when it comes to the mentality around doing shorter workouts. (6:22) Three general categories of how you use exercise. (10:18) What the data says about this style of exercise programming. (14:11) Consistency is KEY! (20:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Walking 8,000 steps just 1-2 days a week linked to significant health benefits Maintaining Physical Performance: The Minimal Dose of Exercise Needed to Preserve Endurance and Strength Over Time Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

25 Joulu 202525min