2387: How Much Should You Really Workout?
How Much Should You Really Workout? The misconception around how much exercise you need to do to optimize your body's progress. (2:07) Why does exercise, if done properly, build muscle? (5:05) "The goal is to do as little as possible, to elicit the most amount of change." (11:38) How Much Should You Really Workout and Things to Consider? #1 - How often do you currently work out? (17:54) #2 – How good is your sleep? (20:31) #3 – How is your stress? (23:21) #3 - How is your diet? (26:19) What Does a Good Exercise Routine Look Like for the Average Person? #1 – General activity: Walk more. (32:32) #2 – Structured workout: Strength training (15-20 min. 5 days a week or 2 workouts a week to build. Half of that to maintain.) (36:02) 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. ** Special Promotion: MAPS 15 50% off! ** Code MAPS15 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How To Properly Switch It Up MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? - Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #1712: How To Get A Friend Or Family Member Started With Resistance Training Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fat Loss And Overall Health Mind Pump #2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time For An Effective Workout? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
25 Jul 202444min
2386: Testosterone Lowering Workouts to Avoid, Getting Off TRT, Supersetting Bilateral & Unilateral Movements & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best way to use a cold plunge! (2:28) A discussion on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump. (12:02) Birthdays at the Schafer household. (25:34) When your wife gets 'closed.' (31:52) Mind Pump's current Butcher Box favorites. (32:50) What grosses you out when it comes to babies? (34:23) Lab-grown brains. (37:47) Aurelius is FULL of boy energy. (40:22) How fitness is such an impactful thing for a kid to pick up. (46:35) Shout out to the book Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties, by Tom O'Neill. (56:39) #ListenerLive question #1 – Would coming off testosterone be appropriate for me, or staying on it? I am trying to find the root cause of my low sex drive and nutrient deficiencies. (58:27) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you superset bilateral and then move to unilateral exercises? (1:14:16) #ListenerLive question #3 – I've recently become addicted to doing CrossFit, but my concerns are with doing these multi-body part movements and mobility. Should I also be doing isometrics, and if so, how often and which muscle parts are most important? (1:20:46) #ListenerLive question #4 – What can I take from your guy's advice and change it to fit someone in their early 20s? (1:39:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order ** Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** Your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus get $20 off! ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Cold Plunges for Anxiety & Depression - neurolaunch.com The Trump assassination attempt rattled the nation. Here's what we know about the investigation. Home - FinalSpark 16 lab-grown brains run world's first 'living computer' in Switzerland How To Hip Hinge Properly (Fix THIS!) Mind Pump #2277: The Five Best Sports For Kids Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** MP Holistic Health The Most Important Daily Habits For Health & Longevity - Dr Rhonda Patrick (4K) Mind Pump #2280: Why Everyone Should Train Like An Athlete 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 #1605: How To Get Jacked On A Budget Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Mind Pump #2132: Six Reasons Men Today Are Weak MAPS Prime Pro Webinar 3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
24 Jul 20241h 57min
2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer
5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Drastically improve your odds of success by hiring a trainer. (1:38) The misconception of the challenge and difficulty of getting fit and STAYING fit. (6:22) You don't know what you DON'T know. (8:40) The resurgence of being a personal trainer. (11:08) Why don't most people invest in a personal trainer when they get a gym membership? (12:59) How do I get a good trainer? (16:22) 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer #1 - They understand proper exercise. (17:23) #2 - They can guide you through pitfalls. (22:27) #3 – Accountability. (27:32) #4 – Objectivity. (32:02) #5 - It's more enjoyable. (36:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NASM for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Buy CPT Self Study and Get CNC for Free (A savings of $899!) ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2172: Five Commandments For Successful Personal Trainers Mind Pump #1492: Five Things To Look For In An Online Coach With Jason Phillips Mind Pump #2262: Six Reasons Trainers Fail Mind Pump #2317: Success Tips From World Class Trainers Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
22 Jul 202443min
2384: The Benefit of Short Rest Periods, What to Do When You are Bored With Your Workout, How to Strength Train After Giving Birth & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: A subpar workout done CONSISTENTLY will outperform a perfect workout done inconsistently. (2:02) The unwritten rules of the mosh pit and channeling your anger. (9:59) Introducing Mind Pump's newest partner, Our Place. (30:35) Mind Pump Recommends Worst Roommate Ever on Netflix. (39:03) The guy's worst roommates. (43:47) An investment in your sleep. (52:49) Weird News with Sal: "Gay" bomb. (55:30) Shout out to Scott Donnell! (58:39) #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice on hitting a 500 lb. deadlift before I turn 50? (1:00:23) #ListenerLive question #2 - Can you explain the reasoning behind the rest times in Phase 3 of MAPS Anabolic? (1:09:04) #ListenerLive question #3 - Any insights on how to get better at getting up from an Asian squat without using hands? (1:17:48) #ListenerLive question #4 - How does someone who has been consistently working out since age 12 or 13 keep variety in their training without sacrificing consistency? (1:26:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. ** 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 ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2220: How To Stay Consistent With Your Workouts Mind Pump #1230: Surviving & Thriving In A Toxic World With Max Lugavere Watch Worst Roommate Ever | Netflix Official Site In 1994 The U.S. Military Actually Considered Building A "Gay Bomb" 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 #2122: Deadlift Masterclass Mind Pump #945: The Best Rest Periods For Muscle Gain & Fat Loss How Rest Periods Help Your Body Adapt For PROGRESS | Mind Pump Mind Pump #1375: How To Train Before, During & After Pregnancy Luna Physical Therapy Mind Pump #2340: The Ultimate Muscle Mommy Workout Program Mind Pump #1577: What To Do When You Are Getting Bored With Your Workouts Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds) Instagram Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram
20 Jul 20241h 40min
2383: Increase Your Lifts By Strengthening Your Core, Ways to Teach Children About Health & Fitness, How to Adjust Calories Based on Activity Level & More
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: Does the 'pump' build muscle and should you chase it? (1:42) Oxytocin with Mom's and Dad's. (8:49) Things the guys do better than their partners. (10:38) Culture is VERY important when it comes to obesity. (15:58) Good gut health is good brain health. (25:35) The mental challenges with cutting and bulking. (27:11) Mind Pump's favorite types of people in the gym. (36:51) Off the rack with State & Liberty. (39:13) What is in the water there?! (43:23) Why does war breed more boys? (47:07) The bio-hacking space is interesting. (51:22) Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (56:57) #Quah question #1 - Should you eat fewer calories on rest days? If so, how many fewer? (58:03) #Quah question #2 - How important is having a strong core for the main lifts? Is there a certain percentage more you can expect to lift by strengthening the core? (1:01:55) #Quah question #3 - How can I stop trap engagement while doing back exercises? (1:08:44) #Quah question #4 - How do you teach your kids about health and fitness? I want my kids to be healthy, but I don't want them to develop an unhealthy relationship with exercise, diet, or their bodies. (1:13:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** This is your brain on fatherhood: Dads experience hormonal changes too, research shows Expanding options for tackling obesity in Japan - Nature Mind Pump #2360: What You Need To Know About GLP-1 With Dr. Tyna Moore Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking Mind Pump #2345: The Muscle Mommy Revolution Why Does War Breed More Boys? - Popular Science The Returning Soldier Effect I: Why Are More Boys Born During and After Wars? Does Performing Resistance Exercise with a Partial Range of Motion at Long Muscle Lengths Maximize Muscle Hypertrophic Adaptations to Training? NCI x Mind Pump 2 Day Truckee Experience 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 Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism Mind Pump #2085: Abs & Core Masterclass How to Fix Rounded Shoulders (GONE IN 4 STEPS!) | MIND PUMP What Are The Best Mobility Exercises For Shoulders? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram Olivier Rioux (@olivier.rioux) Instagram Holly Tiarne Baxter (@hollytbaxter) Instagram Jeff Nippard (@jeffnippard) Instagram Gary Brecka (@garybrecka) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram
19 Jul 20241h 22min
2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking
5 Biggest Challenges with Cutting & Bulking Defining cutting and bulking. (1:28) Why would someone want to do either one? (4:49) The 5 Biggest Challenges with Cutting & Bulking. #1 - "Feeling" fat or "feeling" small. (7:07) #2 – The hunger or feeling full. (15:03) #3 - The scale lies. (18:02) #4 – How you work out. (25:05) #5 - Overcorrecting (lack of patience). (28:34) 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** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How To Bulk And Cut Mind Pump #2372: Five Steps To A Faster Metabolism Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away The Scale! Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts For Bulking & Cutting Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
18 Jul 202433min
2381: The Truth About Eating Protein After Working Out, How to Cut Back on Training Without Sacrificing Results, Ways to Build Muscle as a Long Distance Runner & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Is 'cozy cardio' valuable? (2:40) Max's first experience at Universal Studios. (13:06) Embracing the moment and being patient as a parent. (19:06) An unregulated and wild weekend with the Andrews. (25:26) The Simpsons has always been edgy. (28:12) Fireworks and crowds. (29:48) Erroring with caution being a fitness fanatic around your kids. (31:47) Phases of life with your children. (36:27) Navigating challenging your ideas with your kids. (40:04) What you do is WAY more impactful than what you say. (47:01) Brilliant capitalism. (49:28) Cannabis is NOT so taboo anymore. (50:33) The chemistry and serendipity of Mind Pump Media. (55:57) Shout out to the NCI x Mind Pump Tahoe Event! (59:27) #ListenerLive question #1 - I have important questions about the MAPS Muscle Mommy program. Please help! (1:03:01) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is there something I can do to grow the inside of my legs and get more definition? (1:18:02) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are your thoughts on the importance of having protein right after a workout? (1:31:32) #ListenerLive question #4 - If I were to return to rowing, what would you advise for suggested time off? (1:35:58) 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 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 ** July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** What Is Cozy Cardio? Learn About the Fitness Trend and Try It Yourself Mind Pump #2220: How To Stay Consistent With Your Workouts The NCAA looks to weed out marijuana from its banned drug list Mind Pump #1507: Everything You Need To Know About Steroids With John Romano What to know about cannabis consumption at California State Fair NCI x Mind Pump 2 Day Truckee Experience Visit Xero Shoes for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter to win one of FIVE FREE pairs of Xero Shoes! ** MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #1080: 21 Commandments Of Gym Etiquette Lateral Lunge with Hop Mobility Session - YouTube COSSACK SQUAT - Increase Mobility & Leg Strength (TRY THIS SQUAT) Mind Pump #1757: The Truth About The Anabolic Window & Protein Timing Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting (@drbeckyatgoodinside) Instagram Jason Phillips (@realjasonphillips) Instagram
17 Jul 20241h 48min
2380: Six Huge TRT Mistakes
The scary/disturbing decline of males' testosterone levels. (1:09) 6 Huge TRT Mistakes #1 - No change in lifestyle. (6:02) #2 - Adding training volume. (10:40) #3 - No focus on mobility training. (13:55) #4 - Masking poor health signals. (18:42) #5 - Inconsistent dosing. (22:17) #6 - More is not better. (25:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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 July Promotion: MAPS Split | Sexy Athlete Bundle 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1230: Surviving & Thriving In A Toxic World With Max Lugavere Mind Pump #2245: Fix Your Sleep & Balance Your Hormones With Dr. Kirk Parsley Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits Of Lifting Weights The Importance of Incorporating Mobility Training to Avoid Injury 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 Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
15 Jul 202431min
