2583: The 5 Best Ways to Do Cardio & More (Listener Coaching)

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: Here are three health habits I regret not starting in my 20s. (1:44) Ninja cream. (14:57) The education system must be disrupted! (19:02) How the fitness industry has overcomplicated the process of building muscle and losing body fat. (22:30) Should MMA go away? (30:12) How we crave discipline and structure as a kid. (36:53) Dad life moments. (40:38) Parent hack: Organifi popsicles! (53:08) A peptide that boosts immune function. (54:50) Shout out to Brandon Carter! (58:09) #Quah question #1 – If my workouts are good and I’m still progressively overloading and getting stronger, does that mean I’m not truly in a caloric deficit? (1:00:25) #Quah question #2 – What is a good whole-food snack to eat before an early morning workout? I typically eat breakfast after but have been getting nauseous working out fasted. (1:03:14) #Quah question #3 – If you’re not hitting your protein goal will creatine still help you build muscle? (1:05:15) #Quah question #4 – Getting into powerlifting to eventually compete in the raw/classic division, should I already start lifting with knee sleeves, a belt and wrist straps or should I wait until I have some arbitrary weight before starting to use them? (1:07:17) 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. ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** For Mind Pump listeners only, join IHP and Equi.Life for 2 full days of live exhibitions, inspiring keynote discussions, and engaging expert panels at The Reimagining Health Summit October 23 - October 25th in Orlando, FL. Visit here and use the code “LIVE100” which will give $100 off any level ticket (excluding virtual). September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1605: How to Get Jacked on a Budget Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Massive study uncovers how much exercise is needed to live longer Thymosin Alpha 1 Reduces the Mortality of Severe Coronavirus Disease 2019 by Restoration of Lymphocytopenia and Reversion of Exhausted T Cells What is Thymosin Alpha 1 and How Does it Work? - Jay Campbell 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 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting (@drbeckyatgoodinside) Instagram Brandon Carter (@kingketo) Instagram

27 Sep 20241h 12min

The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely Coming back to his roots. Angelo’s background, personal story, and how he got involved with Kion. (1:37) Breaking down the role and importance of essential amino acids (EAAs). (9:39) The fundamental importance of building and maintaining lean muscle as we age. (13:05) The nuance in daily protein intake. (16:53) What leads to protein muscle synthesis? (20:37) What is the most anabolic whole source of protein? (27:56) Is a high protein diet less important in a bulk than it is in a cut? (28:30) How much does the intensity of your training dictate this? (30:56) Why supplement with essential amino acids over taking protein powder? (34:57) Questioning the validity of these studies. (44:20) The value of protein for someone who is injured or hurt. (51:19) The best time to take EAAs. (58:24) The difference between BCAAs and EAAs. (1:04:04) Sharing in a fair context. (1:10:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get 20% off Kion at getkion.com/mindpump Visit NASM for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! 50% off PES (Performance Enhancement Specialization) ** Code MPMPES at checkout ** September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Increased Protein Intake in Military Special Operations International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: Effects of essential amino acid supplementation on exercise and performance Resistance training and timed essential amino acids protect against the loss of muscle mass and strength during 28 days of bed rest and energy deficit Daily Consumption of a Specially Formulated Essential Amino Acid-Based Dietary Supplement Improves Physical Performance in Older Adults With Low Physical Functioning Nutritional interventions during bed rest and spaceflight: prevention of muscle mass and strength loss, bone resorption, glucose intolerance, and cardiovascular problems Branched-chain amino acids and muscle protein synthesis in humans: myth or reality? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Kion (@kion) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

26 Sep 20241h 17min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to use caffeine the RIGHT way to maximize its health benefits and minimize its negatives. (3:22) Updating the audience on Adam’s transformation journey. (26:48) Highlighting the Viking press and other unconventional machines. (37:17) All show, no go. (40:38) Dark sense of humor. (42:19) Glamour shots with Mind Pump. (44:06) Having sympathy for people with addiction issues. (47:35) When your comments backfire with your kids. (54:21) Shout out to Sky Londa Motor Club! (57:17) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is losing 1lb (and .375" off of my waist) per week a good/steady amount of fat loss? Or do I need to be in a more aggressive cut? (1:00:16) #ListenerLive question #2 – How do you get over the idea of a bulk? (1:12:23) #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I lean out while eating my maintenance calories? (1:29:45) #ListenerLive question #4 – Can cutting calories for extended periods affect your hormones and sleep (1:43:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently ship to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia ** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Update on Emergency Department Visits Involving Energy Drinks: A Continuing Public Health Concern Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump # 2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno 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** Mind Pump # 1565: Why Women Should Bulk Mind Pump # 2345: The Muscle Mommy Revolution Mind Pump # 2320: Throw Away the Scale! Mind Pump # 2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump Mind Pump # 1345: 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Chris Duffin (@mad_scientist_duffin) Instagram Sky Londa Motor Club (@sky_londa_mc) Instagram

25 Sep 20241h 53min

Dr. Stephanie Estima Her story and background. (2:31) Why has women’s health been left behind? (5:49) Why has she changed her opinion on fasting? (8:37) Using your menstrual cycle as a vital sign of good health. (14:50) Getting women to lift weights more. (19:49) Why women should bulk. (22:55) Strength training is the preferred form of exercise to balance hormones. (24:35) Nutritional interventions. (34:15) Explaining hyperthyroidism and its prevalence in women. (37:13) Leaky brain = leaky gut. (41:44) Can premenopausal women get lean through strength training? (43:43) A trainer checklist for premenopausal clients. (49:10) Her thoughts on GLP-1s. (55:06) It’s a privilege to age. (58:26) Practices or exercises to find what makes you happy. (1:02:37) The currency of attention. (1:05:03) Physique competitors and disordered eating. (1:09:56) Exploring the concept of ‘junk volume’. (1:18:19) Her current strength training routine. (1:20:17) Skinny to strong. (1:21:35) The investment in building muscle. (1:23:45) 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. ** September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Cardio Bunny to Muscle Mommy: Strength Training for Women with Sal Di Stefano A COMPLETE GUIDE TO FAT LOSS & METABOLISM with Sal Di Stefano Mind Pump #2345: The Muscle Mommy Revolution Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk In Gerald Shulman’s Lab, Work Focuses on Reversing Insulin Resistance in Diabetes Mind Pump #2410: How to Maximize Fat Loss & Preserve Muscle on GLP-1s (Introducing MAPS GLP-1) The Betty Body: A Geeky Goddess' Guide to Intuitive Eating, Balanced Hormones, and Transformative Sex – Book by Dr. Stephanie Estima Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dr. Stephanie Estima (@dr.stephanie.estima) Instagram Podcast  Website David Perlmutter (@davidperlmutter) Instagram Peter Attia (@peterattiamd) Instagram

23 Sep 20241h 26min

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fix your lower back pain in under 30 days by doing these four basic exercises every day! (2:34) The importance of the shoes you wear when you work out. (16:41) Why overreaching is a bad idea. (19:24) Sal’s change in workout music. (22:52) #Dadlife updates. (27:02) Seeing things differently as an adult. (40:50) Experience is something that you can’t skip. (43:27) Having joy by serving others. (51:52) Reach out to an older family or friend to tell them you love them. (54:34) #ListenerLive question #1 – How should someone properly brace when lifting heavy? (55:58) #ListenerLive question #2 – How do I find my "max" for my lifts? (1:06:16) #ListenerLive question #3 – do you have any different recommendations on approaching things differently due to my lack of testosterone and using a GLP–1? (1:18:23) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how to boost my strength and win that pull-up competition? (1:31:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Xero Shoes for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** 10% coupon code applied automatically ** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Choose which high-quality, lean protein you’ll get for free in every order for a year—wild-caught salmon, organic chicken breasts, or grass-fed ground beef. Plus, get $20 off your first order with our code. That’s up to $404 in savings for the year! ** 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 For Mind Pump listeners only, join IHP and Equi.Life for 2 full days of live exhibitions, inspiring keynote discussions, and engaging expert panels at The Reimagining Health Summit October 23 - October 25th in Orlando, FL. Visit here and use the code “LIVE100” which will give $100 off any level ticket (excluding virtual). September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength Stick Tension Hip Bridges to Wake Up Your Sleepy Butt Activate Your Glutes & Accelerate Butt Development with Butterfly Floor Bridges How to Fix "Low Back" Pain (INSTANTLY!) | Mind Pump | YouTube FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump Building Muscle with Adam Schafer - Mind Pump TV How to use the Gx Sweat Patch | Gatorade Official Site Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP24 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** How To Hip Hinge Properly (Fix THIS!) The Best One-Rep Max Calculator for Any Exercise - Legion Athletics MP Holistic Health Mind Pump # 2410: How to Maximize Fat Loss & Preserve Muscle on GLP-1s (Introducing MAPS GLP-1) Mind Pump # 2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dylan Wahl (@mindpumpdylan) Instagram Josh Nickerson (@mindpumpjosh) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram

21 Sep 20241h 44min

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: Build muscle now, lose it, build muscle again much faster the second time around. (2:08) The motivation behind Adam’s transformation Docuseries: “I Lost 50 lbs. of Muscle; Watch Me Build it Back.” (11:27) Couple workouts. (25:34) Going off to college and the possibility of leaving California. (30:06) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Masters of the Air’ on Apple+. (34:05) “Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And weak men create hard times.” (38:53) The Resistance Training Revolution. (43:46) Gummies are the trend. (47:29) The best bar soap lather out there! (48:17) The three-bolt rule. (50:46) Shout out to Masters of Air! (58:27) #Quah question #1 – I’m using a GLP-1 and doing the MAPS GLP-1 program, but I feel like it’s not enough. I’ve done Anabolic and Aesthetic before and love those. I already walk as well but feel like I need more strength training exercises. What should I do? (59:22) #Quah question #2 – You speak about the 3-2-1 sleep protocol (describe the protocol), but what do you do or suggest people do in the last hour without screens? And for people who have made watching TV to fall asleep their routine, what suggestions do you have to fill this space until you’re ready to fall asleep? (1:04:16) #Quah question #3 – If I don’t have access to places that have water tanks and DEXA scans, what is the next best-recommended way to test my body fat? (1:10:01) #Quah question #4 – I just opened a training studio. Do you have any advice? (1:13:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order of their best products ** September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Human Skeletal Muscle Possesses an Epigenetic Memory of Hypertrophy Mind Pump #1322: What’s Your Real Muscle Building Potential? (And how to get there…) Mind Pump TV - YouTube Watch Masters of the Air - Show - Apple TV+ 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 Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Mind Pump #2410: How to Maximize Fat Loss & Preserve Muscle on GLP-1s (Introducing MAPS GLP-1) Use the 3-2-1 Formula for Best Sleep Results | Cabral Concept 2526 Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram

20 Sep 20241h 22min

The Proven Way to Lose Fat & Keep It Off Without Ever Restricting Your Diet Behavior psychology is the BIGGEST factor in your success. (1:06) Why you have to expend more energy than you take in to lose body fat. (5:54) The Proven Ways to Lose Fat & Keep It Off Without Ever Restricting Your Diet #1 - Avoid foods that make you overeat. (11:30) #2 - Don’t eat while distracted. (18:45) #3 - Don’t drink while you eat. (23:06) #4 - Eat high protein. (27:32) #5 - Eat high fiber. (30:56) #6 - Food order. (32:00) Can I really get good results without ever having to track? (33:25) I hate tracking, it makes feel obsessive and I get anxious. What do you suggest? (36:29) I want to lose weight but every time I eat less my cravings become overwhelming. Any tips? (39:06) What is the ideal macro ratio? (41:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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** September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 1527: The 3 Step Solution to the Obesity Epidemic Chewing Your Food: Is 32 Really the Magic Number? Mind Pump # 1207: Five Ways to Lose Weight Without Counting Calories Mind Pump # 1830: Five Steps to Determine Your ideal Caloric Intake Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram

19 Sep 202445min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The surprising reason cardio is NOT the best form of exercise for fat loss. (2:33) The annual Di Stefano sauce making. (16:44) Big little feelings. (19:23) How long do you keep a camera on your kid? (23:21) Perspective is everything. (29:10) The strong pull for older cars. (35:06) Energize your mitochondria with red-light therapy. (39:46) Old wrestling fun facts. (44:08) Drone delivery coming to a house near you! (47:32) Shout out to David Weck! (52:08) #ListenerLive question #1 – How would you address a client’s feelings about feeling “fluffy” coming off a bikini show? (55:28) #ListenerLive question #2 – How would you guys go about explaining the importance of hydration to a teenager? (1:08:10) #ListenerLive question #3 – What are your thoughts on weighing food and counting calories in front of kids? (1:15:39) #ListenerLive question #4 – I am looking for a small shortcut here as I age. I am still putting in the work, I just need more help than I used to. Is there any advice you can offer in this area? What do you think I can try to help my body change again? (1:29:35) 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 Xero Shoes for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** 10% coupon code applied automatically ** For Mind Pump listeners only, join IHP and Equi.Life for 2 full days of live exhibitions, inspiring keynote discussions, and engaging expert panels at The Reimagining Health Summit October 23 - October 25th in Orlando, FL. Visit here and use the code LIVE100 which will give $100 off any level ticket (excluding virtual). September Promotion: MAPS Starter | Starter Bundle 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2157: Using Cardio as a Weight Loss Tool Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? | MIND PUMP MAPS Prime Pro Webinar 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 Mind Pump #900: NBA Superstar Sports Performance Coach Paul Fabritz Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! 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. Mind Pump #2315: Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned David Weck (@thedavidweck) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram

18 Sep 20241h 43min