2428: The Best Ways to Test Body Fat Percentage, the Benefits of Avoiding TV Prior to Sleep, Adjusting Your Training When Using a GLP-1 & More

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why your progress may have stalled in the gym. 7 Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working. (1:01) #1 - You're working out too much. (1:40) #2 - You're not doing enough. (7:35) #3 - Your workout is stale. (13:53) #4 - You're not consistent. (16:37) #5 - Your diet isn't productive. (19:57) #6 - Your sleep isn't productive. (23:38) #7 - Hormones are not balanced. (26:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How To Properly Switch It Up Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways To Break Through A Plateau Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss How Sleep Deprivation Impacts Mental Health MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

13 Feb 202330min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to common belief women do NOT prefer a dad bod. (2:04) Fascinating results from a 4-year astronaut experiment. (16:55) The Chinese super cows. (25:30) Predicting future technologies. (28:13) The satanic resurgence. (32:41) Kreatures of Habit is easily digestible. (39:40) Conor McGregor is coming back! (40:54) Jake Paul's future win or lose. (42:28) Mind Pump Recommends, Break Point on Netflix. (47:10) Door-to-door sales are still alive. (49:51) How sleeping in cool temperatures can help with fat loss. (56:23) Shout out to Kevin Bass. (1:00:09) #ListenerLive question #1 - Can you offer me suggestions and programs to break through a fat loss plateau? (1:02:07) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I determine how much fat to have in my diet? (1:14:54) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the things from a fitness, nutrition, and stress-related perspective that I should be thinking about today to live a long and healthy life down the road? (1:26:14) #ListenerLive question #4 - What do you do when the numbers are not making sense? (1:41:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** Visit SleepMe for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** This Is The Physique Women Prefer Men To Have Mind Pump #1422: How To Build A Sexy Dad Bod NASA Twins Study reveals health effects of space flight Why China Is Cloning Super Cows Beyond 2000 (TV Series 1985-1999) - IMDb Popular Mechanics makes 110 predictions for the next 110 years World's "Blackest Black" Paint is Even Darker and Available for Anyone Inside the world's quietest room - CNN Sam Smith's Grammy performance is slammed as 'evil' and 'satanic' on Twitter Watch Break Point | Netflix Official Site Sleeping In A Cold Room May Be The Secret To Losing Weight And Living Longer Time for Scientists to Admit We Handled COVID Wrong Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1847: Five Reasons Your Fat Loss Has Stalled MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum #1735 - Peter Attia - The Joe Rogan Experience Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat Reverse Dieting 101 | MAPS Fitness Products Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? | MIND PUMP Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism Mind Pump Free Resources Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube People Mentioned Conor McGregor (@thenotoriousmma) Instagram Jake Paul (@jakepaul) Instagram Tommy Fury (@tommyfury) Instagram Kevin Bass (@kevinnbass) Instagram Kevin Bass (@kevinnbass) Twitter Peter Attia (@peterattiamd) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram

11 Feb 20231h 59min

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: If an exercise hurts you, it's NOT the exercise's fault. It's your body! (1:58) Has ChatGPT gone woke? (9:58) Is a conscious A.I. feasible? (20:19) Moonwalkers will be the next big trend. (21:23) Sal's strategies behind the annual Father/Daughter dance. (25:55) Dad life updates with the guys: Max is in the 'why' phase, raising kids to do the right things, and an important teaching moment for Justin's kids. (31:14) Plants have hormetic effects too. (39:50) Justin is a closer. (42:16) Peptides are not Jesus. (47:09) The unintended consequences of the drug war. (48:25) Jack Lalanne facts. (54:20) At what age is it embarrassing that you are on TikTok? (56:09) Shout out to Nate Bargatze. (59:14) #Quah question #1 - Why can't the different "diet camps" admit that there is no perfect diet, and get along with their day? It's infuriating listening to these zealots. I'd love to hear you discuss this. (1:00:55) #Quah question #2 - What are the top muscle groups that people have a problem "connecting to," and what strategies to overcome it? (1:08:29) #Quah question #3 - I've recently noticed a HUGE imbalance in my right and left side. It's causing a lot of strain on my training. How do I fix this? (1:13:55) #Quah question #4 - What's the best way to reduce overall inflammation during very stressful times? (1:19:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog @mindpumpsal Twitter post – Chat GPT Robot Consciousness: Next Step for Artificial Intelligence Moonwalkers 'World's Fastest Shoes' Lets You Walk as Fast as Running The Genius Life Podcast E98: Fighting MS With Food, How to Know if Your Poops are Healthy, and Detox Essentials | Terry Wahls, MD Mind Pump #385: Dr. Terry Wahls On New Dietary Research Canada trials decriminalising cocaine, MDMA and other drugs Meet Carl Hart: parent, Columbia professor - and heroin user Stealing Fire: How Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and Maverick Scientists Are Revolutionizing the Way We Live and Work – Book by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal Jack Lalanne Tribute: Facts About Fitness Icon Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! Mind Pump #1985: The 6 Types Of Fitness Influencers You Should Unfollow Mind Pump #1720: The 8 Worst People To Take Diet Advice From Mind Pump #1940: Chest Building Master Class Mind Pump #1972: Back Building Master Class How To Hip Hinge Properly (Fix THIS!) - YouTube MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Steven Kotler (@kotler.steven) Instagram Nate Bargatze (@natebargatze) Instagram

10 Feb 20231h 27min

Have we evolved to reproduce and have a family? (1:59) The existential risks of population collapse. (5:00) From professional party boy to building introspection into what he was meant to do in life. (15:30) Why it's very difficult to compete with someone having fun. (20:57) The 'tall girl' crisis. (25:04) Young male syndrome. (32:27) The male sedation hypothesis. (36:48) The epidemic of loneliness. (40:59) The Region Beta Paradox of comfort. (44:10) A.I. is terrifying! (47:46) Costly societal overcorrections. (54:55) A conversation on religion and its meaning in his life. (58:38) The difference between wisdom and knowledge. (1:07:02) How he used the pandemic to better himself. (1:11:01) The problem with being your opinions. (1:13:41) The role fitness has played in his life. (1:22:31) The cultural differences between America and the UK. (1:30:10) The theory of why men insult each other. (1:33:06) What he has learned about intersexual competition. (1:35:09) A discussion on trans athletes in professional sports. (1:43:03) Robot lives matter. (1:48:43) The business behind Modern Wisdom. (1:52:31) His relationship and journey with money coming from a small town. (1:57:30) No one can beat you but you. (2:08:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump listeners only Equi.life is offering a FREE BOTTLE of their best-selling liquid Vitamin D3 going on right now. February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** Birthgap ‎Modern Wisdom: #583 - Stephen J. Shaw - Is Population Collapse 'The desire to have a child never goes away': how the involuntarily childless are forming a new movement Modern Wisdom Podcast #577 – David Goggins – This Is How To Master Your Life 'Sex Crisis': Incels, Men's Rights Activists Worry About Lack of Sex Of Boys and Men: Why the modern male is struggling, why it matters, and what to do about it – Book by Richard Reeves ‎Modern Wisdom: #496 - Dr Andrew Huberman There's No Such Thing As Porn Addiction, Says New Research The health benefits of strong relationships Region-beta paradox - Wikipedia TikTok is a New Kind of Superweapon Sam Harris - Death and the Present Moment The Psychology of Mob Mentality | Psychology Today Mind Pump #1165: Bishop Robert Barron On Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More Dorian Yates Blood and Guts full video What Use Are Female Friendships? - Dr Tania Reynolds | Modern Wisdom Podcast 580 How Do Women Compete For Partners? - Joyce Benenson | Modern Wisdom Podcast 571 Accuracy and oversexualization in cross-sex mind-reading The man who married an anime hologram | CNN Why Saudi Arabia Giving a Robot Citizenship Is Firing People Up Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Chris Williamson (@chriswillx) Instagram Website Modern Wisdom Podcast Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram David Goggins (@davidgoggins) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) Instagram David J. Ley PhD (@DrDavidLey) Twitter Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Douglas Murray (@DouglasKMurray) Twitter Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Tania Reynolds (@taniaarline) Twitter Tucker Max (@TuckerMax) Twitter Conor McGregor (@thenotoriousmma) Instagram

9 Feb 20232h 18min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Strength training is the ONLY form of exercise that will make your body LOOK the best. (2:12) Do males gain muscle strength & size with resistance training faster than females? (21:25) The future is here! (33:24) Cannabinoids and fat loss. (39:22) Being trapped in the Region Beta Paradox. (41:37) The Whole Foods 365 conundrum. (50:00) Trying to break down the weird Paul Pelosi video. (53:25) Organifi's products taste good and make you feel good! (1:00:18) How political parties use the media for their benefit. (1:03:06) What can people do to prevent themselves from cheating? (1:06:06) Shout out to Songs for Littles on YouTube! (1:07:43) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you have any answers regarding perimenopausal women getting estrogen replacement therapy? How it affects them regarding weight, muscle mass, and body fat? (1:10:14) #ListenerLive question #2 - During the post-newbie gains maintenance phase, was my body simply screaming for more calories to feed the muscle-building signal I was sending in the gym? (1:26:06) #ListenerLive question #3 - What can I do to feel my hamstrings when doing 'good morning' exercises? (1:43:13) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice for someone who doesn't want to restrict themselves for the rest of her life to be lean? (1:51:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fat Loss And Overall Health Mind Pump #1597: The Science Of Extraordinary Athletic Performance With David Epstein Sex Differences in Resistance Training: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk Mooless vegan whey protein Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Watch Pamela, a love story | Netflix Official Site CBD for weight loss: Does it work? - Medical News Today Whole Foods 365 Organic: Made in China. An ABC Exposé. Calorie labels are often wildly inaccurate. Here's how to prevent extra calories from derailing your diet. Wild body camera footage shows Paul Pelosi hammer attack Put Me in Your Shoes: Does Perspective-Taking Inoculate Against the Appeal of Alternative Partners? Songs for Littles - Toddler Learning Videos - YouTube Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano MAPS Powerlift MP Holistic Health What Should I Do If I've Hit a Plateau With Fat Loss? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Symmetry MAPS 15 Minutes Build Your Hamstrings- How to Properly do Good Mornings Groove in a Proper Hip Hinge- Good Mornings with Stick Mobility Session Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram Dave Epstein (@DavidEpstein) Twitter Andy Galpin, PhD (@DrAndyGalpin) Twitter Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Chris Williamson (@chriswillx) Instagram

8 Feb 20232h 6min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover one of the most effective but underutilized training techniques- isometrics. Why isometrics is probably the most underutilized, undervalued, yet MOST effective training tool. (1:38) The unknown benefits and why it's one of the safest training modalities. (8:06) Types of Isometrics. #1 - Against immovable objects. (12:54) #2 - Holding a position with resistance. (15:51) #3 - Internal and intrinsic. (19:06) Ways to use Isometrics. #1 - Before your workout. (23:30) #2 – After your workout. (26:56) #3 – In between sets. (29:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Symmetry 50% off! **Code SYM50 at checkout** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Isometric training and long-term adaptations: Effects of muscle length, intensity, and intent: A systematic review Bruce Lee's Routine for Speed, Power, and Explosiveness Isometrics for Mass! - T NATION MAPS Prime Pro Webinar How To Correct An Imbalance Between The Right & Left Side Of The Body – Mind Pump Podcast MAPS Prime Webinar Priming Exercises You Should do Before Lifting Weights – Mind Pump Blog Use Intra-Set Stretching for the BEST Hamstring Workout | Ben Pakulski How to Use Intra-Set Stretching for the BEST Shoulder Workout | Ben Pakulski How to Use Intra-Set Stretching for the BEST Bicep Workout | Ben Pakulski Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram

6 Feb 202335min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: MOST accepted fitness programs give you results, but none last forever. (1:53) A new MAPS Program is COMING! (14:28) Strength training has a profound impact on our health. (15:18) Shout out to Vuori and their new partner. (19:39) ChatGPT can now give stock predictions?! (22:55) Why is Bill Gates now criticizing the vaccine? (24:10) COVID-19 is a great study in human behavior. (27:27) Is Logan Paul's 'Prime' the Gatorade of this generation? (33:10) Mind Pump Recommends 'Pez Outlaw' on Netflix. (44:03) The '0' calorie hustle. (48:22) Defining raw milk. (51:23) Shout out to Mackenzie Smith! (56:38) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it typical for someone with a heavy endurance background for their body to "remember" to be lean or conservative on any mass/gain? (57:54) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are the best practices to incorporate weighing food to get an idea of what I eat and how that breaks down in macros and calories? (1:13:23) #ListenerLive question #3 - Where do you recommend I start if I'm looking into getting testing done to check for hormonal imbalances, and nutrient deficiencies and to get an idea of my overall gut health? (1:28:05) #ListenerLive question #4 - As an athlete, is it beneficial to sleep in after a hard practice the evening before? (1:38:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** Tip: Turn Up the Volume - T NATION Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How To Properly Switch It Up Resistance Training and Mortality Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Vuori Teams Up With Exos As Exclusive Apparel Partner Ponto Performance Pant - Vuori ChatGPT explains Warren Buffett's investment strategy Bill Gates says COVID-19 vaccines are 'missing two key things' Logan Paul announces deal with UFC - Sports Illustrated Watch The Pez Outlaw | Netflix 12 'Zero Calorie' Foods That Totally Have Calories Chocolate milk vs. protein shake: Which is better after a workout Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump #1305: Five Steps To Intuitive Eating Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Stephen Cabral's Big 5 Tests MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Stephen Cabral x Mind Pump MP Holistic Health Oura Ring: Accurate Health Information Accessible to Everyone Mind Pump #1770: How Sleep Helps Your Muscles Recover And Grow 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 Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D. (@bradschoenfeldphd) Instagram Logan Paul (@loganpaul) Instagram Mackenzie Smith (@smithhmackenzie) Twitter Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Kerri Walsh Jennings (@kerrileewalsh) - Instagram

4 Feb 20231h 48min

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: When you are trying to bulk, the MOST important factor to consider is the digestibility of your food. (2:20) Why Big Tech is so annoying. (12:07) You're a fool if you think there is a left and right side. (18:54) Peter Linneman is pretty spot on. (24:25) How ChatGPT will force us to restructure how we educate kids. (27:15) The brilliant research on red-light therapy's effectiveness on wrinkles. (34:16) Strange News with Mind Pump: Bigfoot study, the mysterious mokele-mbembe, and finding new species. (36:52) How 1/3 of millionaires never made six figures. (45:11) The sad moment you realize your kids don't want Dad around anymore. (48:06) Mind Pump Recommends 'Physical: 100' on Netflix. (53:36) Come see Mind Pump at NCI's Coaching Con this April! (59:48) A gorilla of prisoners. (1:02:38) Shout out to Jeff Dye. (1:03:38) #Quah question #1 - Are there benefits to taking a pre-workout supplement over something simple such as black coffee or an espresso shot? (1:05:25) #Quah question #2 - What exercise, if any, would the smith machine triumph over a barbell for an advanced lifter given they have access to both? (1:12:09) #Quah question #3 - What's the best way for women to get sculpted arms? (1:17:45) #Quah question #4 - When doing unilateral movements, should you switch the limb you start with? IE, the 1st set starts with the right side, set 2 starts with the left, and so on? (1:20:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump x NCI Coaching Con February Promotion: MAPS Performance, MAPS Aesthetic, and MAPS HIIT are all 50% off! **Code FEB50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1952: How To Bulk The Right Way This MAN Broke the Female Deadlifting Record, Woke Culture & The Internet! | Zuby on Mind Pump Mind Pump #1997: Zuby Goes Off On Woke Culture, Freedom, Abortion & Other Third Rail Topics The Daily Wire Steven Crowder Feuds With The Daily Wire Over $50 Million Offer Why did Nicole Arbour walk off Candace Owens' Daily Wire show? #1933 - Jordan Peterson - The Joe Rogan Experience The Linneman Letter | Linneman Associates 89 Percent of College Students Admit to Using ChatGPT for Homework Red Light Therapy for Skin Health | Joovv Data scientist suggests many Bigfoot sightings may be bear sightings Mokele-mbembe: a living dinosaur? The National Study of Millionaires Physical: 100 – everything you need to know about hit Squid Game-style reality series Watch Physical: 100 | Netflix Official Site Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and the Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 – Marcus Luttrell The Strongman who Bent the Bars of his Cell to Escape the Nazis Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Mind Pump #1755: Insider Secrets Of The Supplement Industry With Mike Matthews Theanine — Health benefits, dosage, safety, side ... - Examine.com Visit Organifi Peak Power for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1417: How To Get Stubborn Arms To Grow MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned ZUBY (@zubymusic) Instagram Steven Crowder (@scrowder) Twitter Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Jason Phillips (@nci_ceo_jason) Instagram Jeff Dye (@jeffdye) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram

3 Feb 20231h 25min