2664: Why Gaining Body Fat May be the Key to Getting the Results You Want & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Darin Olien, best selling author, and co-host of Down to Earth With Zac Efron. How Darin & Zac Effron revamped and launched a Netflix series  (2:46) Finding integrity while only scratching the surface on such deep topics (8:45) How they chose their filming locations (12:08) The unique balance in Iceland (13:42) The location that he was most excited to take Zack (16:38) Darin loses his home to the fires (19:49) The sageing ceremony 23:42 Where his passion to teach others comes from (28:51) What has the new success brought him (32:09) Why is it alluring to be a victim (35:00)  It’s the struggle that shapes you (39:40) Your intimate language,  listening to yourself and his latest aha moment (43:42) Most common superfood  and the ones not so known (49:17) The invisible killers (57:20) Eating real whole foods vs engineered foods (1:08:57) Healing waters of France and water frequency (1:14:17) Practical decisions about water (1:29:27)   Related Links/Products Mentioned Down To Earth Netflix Documentary Darin Olien Show  SuperLife: The 5 Simple Fixes That Will Make You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome Seed Probiotic 20% off Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code “SYM50” at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99!   Featured Guest/People Mentioned Darin Olien (@darinolien) Instagram Zac Efron (@zacefron) Instagram

18 Apr 20221h 36min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you have a slow metabolism, and you want to speed it up, one of the KEY things you need to do is eat in a calorie SURPLUS. (3:43) The many benefits of red-light therapy on your mitochondria. (14:06) Why drinking ANY alcohol is bad for you. (21:06) Fun Facts with Justin: The secret Nazi bunkers of Antarctica. (25:57) Why Adam is bitter about Sal’s sleeping superpower. (30:30) Cool Science with Sal: Virtual reality treatment of claustrophobia. (35:00) The scary scenes in Shanghai and the case against lockdowns. (40:55) The benefits of plant protein powders and, in particular, the quality over at Organifi. (49:20) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it better to squat low or heavy? (53:40) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice on getting stronger or leaner in preparation for an upcoming powerlifting meet? (1:04:34) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any signs to look for if my diet isn’t working? (1:15:00) #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I progress my pulling movements? (1:26:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code “SYM50” at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Red Light Therapy: Effectiveness, Treatment, and Risks - WebMD The Nazi Bunkers of Antarctica Breakthrough success in provision of automated psychological therapy using virtual reality Shanghai’s lockdown resembles a horror movie as residents scream out from high rise apartments Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Use The Sled For Incredible Gains In Your Lower Body Improve Your Shoulder Workouts with the Kettlebell Halo – Mind Pump TV MAPS Suspension Training SUSPENSION TRAINER – MIND PUMP STORE Mind Pump #1377: From Couch To Deep Squat In 90 Days Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products Intuitive Eating: What is it and is it Right For You? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne)  Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram

16 Apr 20221h 36min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about controlling cravings, how to keep gains while going on vacation, the benefits of doing decline bench presses, and how to spot dumbbell chest presses. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Isometrics, believe it or not, this type of training builds muscle and burns body fat the fastest. It is the type of contraction that will activate the MOST muscle fibers. (4:01) Adam and Sal recap the NCI Coaching Con event. (16:03) Mind Pump Recommends, State and Liberty clothing. (26:45) The guys speculate on why Elon Musk dropped his Twitter board seat. (29:57) Will Tesla mine for lithium? (34:08) The secret to brilliant kids. (35:10) Why Mind Pump loves Blinkist. (42:10) California’s first lab-grown mosquitoes may take flight stirring controversy. (46:21) #Quah question #1 – How can someone control cravings? (52:05) #Quah question #2 – How can I keep my gains while going on vacation for three weeks? (1:01:57) #Quah question #3 -  What, if any, are the benefits of doing decline bench presses? (1:06:35) #Quah question #4 – When I’m spotting someone doing a dumbbell chest press, should I be spotting at the elbow or wrist? (1:09:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code “SYM50” at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! NCI Certifications x Mind Pump State and Liberty Athletic Fit Dress Shirts All-In Podcast E75: Fast shuts down, board culpability, Elon buys 9% of Twitter, deplatforming's evolution & more Elon Musk Suggests Tesla Might Start Mining Lithium The Secret to Raising Smart Kids   Visit Blinkist for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The plan to release genetically engineered mosquitoes in California Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** Mind Pump # 1682: Bacteria for Muscle Gain, Fat Loss & Health  Resistance Training While Traveling How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dave Asprey (@dave.asprey)  Instagram Ed Mylett (@edmylett)  Instagram Ryan Stewman (@hardcorecloser)  Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi)  Instagram

15 Apr 20221h 13min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with New York Times best selling author, Harvard professor and happiness expert, Arthur Brooks on what happiness is and how to achieve it. What is a social scientist? (3:33) Why does academia lack humility? (4:38) The massive human experiment that is the coronavirus pandemic. (7:58) Is fear or control the biggest deterrent to your pursuit of happiness? (10:23) Why there is fear-based polarity in the US. (16:32) The comparison trap, that is social media. (19:05) Why do parents tend to overprotect their children? (21:40) What motivated him to write his new book? (25:50) The commonalities of the happy as they age. (30:42) Why wisdom is knowing how to use what you know. (33:20) How life is not that interesting when you don’t have diversity. (36:50) The importance of having a spiritual practice. (41:05) The big problems created by the coronavirus and how to combat them. (45:14) When you hate, someone is profiting. (50:12) Arthur’s hopeful mindset for the future. (53:37) The Opposite Signal Strategy (OSS) to combat loneliness. (55:42) The thought experiment of understanding your intrinsic vs. extrinsic reward system. (57:39) Do not let success ruin your happiness! (1:03:13) How critical is the partner we choose to do this life with? (1:07:02) Beware of success addiction. (1:09:26) The practices of a healthy relationship. (1:16:50) Being the child of a social scientist. (1:21:33) Mind Pump, the happiness podcast. (1:26:40) What is the secret to communicating with people with opposing views? (1:27:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code “SYM50” at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life - Book by Arthur C. Brooks Good genes are nice, but joy is better Fluid Intelligence vs. Crystallized Intelligence Obesity One of the Biggest Risk Factors in COVID-19 Hospitalizations, Study Suggests Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail – Book by Ray Dalio The Problem With ‘No Regrets’ The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward – Book by Daniel Pink Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram Arthur Brooks Website Ray Dalio (@raydalio)  Instagram

14 Apr 20221h 33min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Be science-based, but NOT science bound! (5:32) New Program Alert! Introducing MAPS Symmetry. (22:37) Are more women lifting heavy in the gym than men? (26:16) Downfalls of being a billionaire. (31:21) Sal is out there creating hype for Caldera. (41:19) Save your money, the aliens are coming! (43:36) Drug releasing contact lenses are near! (46:51) DNA-Based personalized medicine may change healthcare forever. (48:17) LivON Labs: Tastes like it works! (50:25) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the minimum amount of work needed to keep muscle? (56:25) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best macronutrient profile to build muscle and burn fat? (1:07:16) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is alcohol that big of a detriment to fat loss or can I still enjoy a few drinks a week and see results? (1:16:10) #ListenerLive question #4 - Is losing muscle a good strategy in my sport of barrel racing? (1:32:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code SYM50 at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Eugene Teo “Posture” Post Common Knee Surgery May Help No More Than A Fake Operation Mind Pump #1490: How To Improve Your Posture MAPS Prime Pro Webinar MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #1790: The Secret To An Attractive & Functional Body The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Undercover Billionaire | Discovery Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** UFOs left 'radiation burns' and 'unaccounted for pregnancies,' new Pentagon report claims Novel anti-biofouling and drug releasing materials for contact lenses Matching drugs to DNA is 'new era of medicine' - BBC News Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Androgenic responses to resistance exercise: effects of feeding and L-carnitine - PubMed Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MP Hormones Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Anabolic Exercise dosing to retain resistance training adaptations in young and older adults Gym Crafter - Helping you build the perfect home gym! Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Macro Calculator MAPS O.C.R. Mind Pump #1502: How To Drink & Stay Fit MAPS Aesthetic MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere)  Instagram Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo)  Instagram Functional Patterns (@functionalpatterns)  Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk)  Twitter Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks)  Instagram Peter Linneman | Linneman Associates

13 Apr 20221h 44min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the steps to build a balanced and symmetrical body that not only looks good but also performs well. The universal attraction to symmetry. (3:13) Different examples in sports where symmetry is very telling. (6:25) The first moment the guys visibly experienced an imbalance in their bodies. (11:56) What you train, you make stronger. (16:23) The biggest lagging parts in the competitive and general population. (19:05) The Steps to an Attractive & Functional Body.  #1 – Eat to build. (20:41) #2 – Utilize isometrics. (24:00) #3 – Incorporate unilateral training. (32:14) #4 – Go back to bilateral training. (43:33) #5 – Repeat the cycle. (46:25) Introducing MAPS Symmetry! (46:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned NEW PROGRAM LAUNCH SPECIAL PROMOTION: Get MAPS Symmetry + 2 free eBooks for $97!! **Promo code “SYM50” at checkout** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout** Mind Pump #1745: How To Pack On Muscle To Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine Mind Pump #1027: 3 Steps To Speed Up Your Metabolism Build Your Core Strength with the Hollow Body Tension Movement – Mind Pump TV Improve Your Pull-Up Strength & Muscle Connection with Tension Pull-Ups – Mind Pump TV Tension Push-Up: No Equipment Needed Muscle Activator – Mind Pump TV The Dunphy Squat | At Home Squat Variation – Mind Pump TV The BEST Single Leg Exercise You Are Not Doing! (TWO VARIATIONS) - Mind Pump TV Improve Your Overhead Press & Build Your Shoulders with Unilateral Kettlebell Carries – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

11 Apr 202252min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The most successful people set the stage for what is important. (3:18) Having kid’s over for a slumber party is fun, right? (13:53) The guys predict how Elon Musk will shake up Twitter. (29:39) Dr. Becky Campbell’s massive transformation! (35:57) Comparing intramuscular vs. subcutaneous testosterone injections. (36:50) Exercise and its effects on depression. (41:00) We never do nothing! (43:56) Mind Pump Investments: Is a recession or correction on the horizon? (46:42) Who wears the Vuori ‘meta pants’ better? (56:08) #ListenerLive question #1 - How do I wean myself off HIIT training to get to a more balanced way of working out and heal my metabolism? (59:00) #ListenerLive question #2 - What program would you recommend for someone coming off a training layoff and someone with severe gut issues? (1:15:01) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are some ways to determine if a body part split is right for me? (1:22:20) #ListenerLive question #4 - What would be the best time to train during Ramadan? (1:30:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Preschool, Child Care & Daycare | Montessori Unlimited Watch Inside Out | Full movie | Disney+ Elon Musk to join Twitter’s board of directors, teases ‘significant improvements’ Exclusive: YouTube's plans for podcasting Comparison of Outcomes for Hypogonadal Men Treated with Intramuscular Testosterone Cypionate versus Subcutaneous Testosterone Enanthate - PubMed MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Exercise may reduce depression symptoms, boost effects of therapy Energy expenditure and activity among Hadza hunter-gatherers All-In Podcast - YouTube Great Resignation continues, as 44% of workers seek a new job Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** The Key to Fitness Success is Self-Love – Mind Pump Blog Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS Starter MAPS Strong Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products MAPS Aesthetic MAPS Split MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson)  Instagram Paul Chek (@paul.chek)  Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk)  Twitter Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell)  Instagram Robert Oberst (@robertoberst)  Instagram

9 Apr 20221h 43min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises that build a thicker neck, the advantages to sometimes going to failure, the best way to keep the butt from shooting up on the deadlift, and building muscles on a keto diet. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST important factor when it comes to your exercises is form and technique. Without it, your workouts are FAR less effective and WAY MORE dangerous. (2:38) Orangetheory’s new clever marketing experiment. (9:01) Where does Mind Pump stand on plastic surgery? (13:20) Justin’s “cursed” art piece. (19:56) Elon Musk is a gangster! (24:10) Adam recommends Undercover Billionaire on Discovery+. (31:05) A bold idea to stall the climate crisis by building better trees. (42:07) New flavor alert from Magic Spoon! (48:40) The guys on Logan Paul’s debut at WWE’s WrestleMania. (50:43) How Sal has been using Organifi’s red and green juice while cutting calories. (57:00) #Quah question #1 - What are some exercises that can build a thicker neck? (1:00:46) #Quah question #2 - Are there advantages to sometimes going to failure? (1:07:44) #Quah question #3 - What’s the best way to keep your butt from shooting up on deadlifts? (1:12:38) #Quah question #4 - Thoughts on bodybuilding and building muscle on a keto diet? (1:16:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Orangetheory Brings Steve Aoki on as Chief Music Officer Madonna raises eyebrows with "unsettling" TikTok video Elon Musk Buys 9.2% Twitter Shares in Passive Stake; TWTR Stock Rises - Bloomberg Undercover Billionaire | Discovery House passes bill to decriminalize marijuana HumanProgress A Bold Idea to Stall the Climate Crisis—by Building Better Trees Could 7 billion people live in a Texas-sized city? - ZDNet Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Logan Paul Breaks Down WWE In-Ring Debut at WrestleMania, Knows He's Good at This Logan Paul walked to ring at WWE WrestleMania with $5M Pokémon card Six Major Automakers Agree to End Gas Car Sales Globally by 2040 Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! 3 Tips for Better Muscle Growth – Mind Pump Blog 4 Cues To Improve Your Deadlift With Eugene Teo – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Steve Aoki (@steveaoki)  Instagram Grant Cardone (@grantcardone)  Instagram Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins)  Instagram Logan Paul (@loganpaul)  Instagram

8 Apr 20221h 21min