1756: The Effectiveness of Full Body vs. Split Workouts for Building Muscle, Adjusting Your Calories for Training & Non-training Days, Frequency vs. Intensity for Gains & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cortisol can be your friend and foe. (4:39) Does Justin’s house want to destroy itself? (22:40) When your wardrobe causes a scene. (26:06) Adam is a little injury-prone. (27:45) Gymnastics is NOT a spectator sport. (28:25) There is weird stuff that happens in the world. (32:02) Adam on his first NBA VR experience and speculates on the future of the technology. (34:57) Feeling cerebral with Organifi’s Pure. (45:45) New flavor alert from Ned. (46:48) Dad life updates: Baby farts, new milestones, and being comfortable under surveillance. (52:15) #ListenerLive question #1 - Should my calories be higher on the days I train or the days I don’t train? (1:01:59) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is more effective for building muscle, body part splits, or full-body workouts? (1:14:24) #LIstenerLive question #3 - How can I add cardio to a strength training program? (1:27:47) #ListenerLive question #4 - What is better for gains, training harder but less often or easier and more often? (1:46:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Managing Stress is a Priority Over Exercise – Mind Pump Blog Why Most HIIT Programs Only Work for Short Periods of Time – Mind Pump Blog A predator could have sent hundreds of blackbirds crashing to their death in Mexico A CryptoPunk NFT Was Recently Sold for $23.7 Million Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Stockpile – Your Favorite Stocks By The Dollar Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Split MAPS P.E.D. The Ultimate Mind Pump Programming MAPS Fitness HIIT MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
23 Feb 20221h 57min
1755: Insider Secrets of the Supplement Industry With Mike Matthews
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Mike Matthews about the realities of the supplement industry and his new book Muscle For Life. How did the supply-chain shortage affect Legion? (2:42) Why Facebook ads are NOT what they used to be. (5:42) The value of the brand factor. (10:38) The importance of timing. (12:46) The dirty tricks behind how the supplement industries sell products. (16:27) Is the market getting better or worse with weeding out the bad actors? (24:54) The common marketing ploy of taking research and using it to build profits. (34:50) The standards that Legion holds to. (37:38) His predictions on creatine. (45:35) How does Mike structure and scale his Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)? (57:27) The details behind Mike’s latest book and who it is for. (1:05:42) How a good coach will meet someone where they are at. (1:11:45) Mike’s process of analyzing data and distributing it to the masses. (1:13:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Visit Blinkist for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Books by Michael Matthews - Legion Muscle for Life | Book by Michael Matthews Watch The Social Dilemma | Netflix Official Site Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements Redcon1 Founder Aaron Singerman Sentenced to 4.5 Years In Federal Jail in The Blackstone Labs Case 'Craze' Sports Supplement Contains Meth-Like Substance: Report REDCON1 Completes Strategic Investment From Trivest Partners Pros and Cons of Creatine – Mind Pump Blog Creatine — Health Benefits, Dosage, Side Effects | Examine.com Effect of different frequencies of creatine supplementation on muscle size and strength in young adults Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Darren Candow | KHS, University of Regina
21 Feb 20221h 25min
1754: Gaining Muscle & Size Without Gaining Body Fat, Preventing Muscle Loss During a Training Break, the Aesthetic Benefits of Training in Different Planes of Motion & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When you’re trying to find a good trainer or coach, the most important thing to look at is their EXPERIENCE. Nothing else will tell you more about a trainer than that. (4:22) Religion and diet, what do they have in common? (19:29) Justin’s Valentine’s Day cock block. (24:49) Sal’s new stage of fatherhood. (27:22) Mind Pump’s first cars they drove as kids. (30:19) Sal’s latest addition to his sleep routine. (45:22) How Seed can help improve your gut health. (52:07) Why post-partum should always include physical therapy. (54:13) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I properly cut for an upcoming bikini show? (59:17) #ListenerLive question #2 - Should I phase or sprinkle in training in different planes of motion to my future client’s programming? (1:18:46) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I gain muscle and size without gaining body fat? (1:29:49) #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I prevent losing gains when taking a break from working out due to a move? (1:42:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Mind Pump #1492: Five Things To Look For In An Online Coach With Jason Phillips NCI Certifications x Mind Pump PEOPLE: Influencer Brittany Dawn Sued by State of Texas for Allegedly Misleading Clients with Eating Disorders The Way Down | HBO Max Originals Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MP Hormones Ibutamoren (MK677): Benefits & Side Effects Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout for 15% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01 Daily Synbiotic** Luna Physical Therapy Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** Bigger Leaner Stronger: The Simple Science of Building the Ultimate Male Body MAPS Fitness Anabolic How Can I Make Gains While Traveling? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Anywhere Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
19 Feb 20221h 50min
1753: What to Do on Active Rest Days, Exercises That Grow Big Traps, the Healthiest Choice of Alcohol & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best things to do when taking an active rest day, ways to grow the shoulders and back without the traps getting too big, the best way to attract someone into fitness when they seemingly don’t care, and the “healthiest” choice for alcohol. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you want a more youthful hormone profile? Tell your body to build muscle. (3:45) Mind Pump reaches a milestone with their recent trip to Florida. (12:51) The story behind Adam's dirty banana drink. (26:20) Sal shares the latest “father/daughter” adventure day. (30:54) Is Sal off Instagram for good?! (34:45) Mind Pump’s favorite Super Bowl commercials. (37:35) The latest on Sal’s product creation with Organifi. (42:58) Creatine, the next BIG health & wellness longevity supplement. (45:00) Was this the most expensive Super Bowl ever?! (46:39) Defining the laws of physics with the latest advancements in nuclear fusion. (52:59) How Caldera Lab’s face serum can help reduce inflammation. (57:29) Liquid Death makes an appearance during the Super Bowl. (59:51) #Quah question #1 - What are the best things to do when taking an active rest day? (1:01:52) #Quah question #2 - Is there a way to grow the shoulders and back without the traps getting too big? (1:11:46) #Quah question #3 - What’s the best way to attract someone into fitness when they seemingly don’t care? (1:16:40) #Quah question #4 - What’s the “healthiest” choice for alcohol? (1:19:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum How will we feed the next billion? - Tony Robbins Life Force by Tony Robbins Super Bowl Commercials 2022 Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** 2022 Super Bowl sets new record as average fan spend hits US$167.37 Scientists create sun on Earth with nuclear fusion – then holds it for 5 seconds E67: Revisiting Rogan, Canadian truckers' protest, fusion breakthrough, $MSFT's savvy move & more Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount** Judas Priest’s “Breaking the Law” Soundtracks Liquid Death Super Bowl Commercial: Watch Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1752: How To Stretch For Gains Why Can’t I Feel the Right Muscles Working? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1712: How To Get A Friend Or Family Member Started With Resistance Training Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Nick Bare (@nickbarefitness) Instagram Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram David Friedberg (@friedberg) Twitter
18 Feb 20221h 27min
1752: How to Stretch for Gains
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail how to stretch to improve muscle development, injury prevention, and recovery. If used properly, stretching can amplify your ability to build muscle and sculpt your body. (2:11) How stretching can assist with injury prevention. (3:10) The importance of stretching with purpose. (8:04) How stretching can help improve your range of motion. (9:30) How proper application of stretching will help you bring up lagging body parts. (17:50) How to stretch to maximize the pump. (22:55) How active stretching can speed up recovery. (27:54) Stretching is the ultimate pain reliever. (31:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Which is Best - Mobility or Stretching? - Mind Pump Blog Will Implementing Mobility Exercises Help Increase My Muscle Mass? - Mind Pump Blog Is Warming Up Before A Workout Necessary? - Mind Pump Blog Priming Your Body Before and After Workouts – Mind Pump Blog How to Improve Weak and Stubborn Body Parts – Mind Pump Blog What To Do About Lagging Body Parts – Mind Pump Blog How To Behind The Neck Press Properly! (ADVANCED LIFTERS ONLY!) - Mind Pump TV Use Intra-Set Stretching for the BEST Hamstring Workout | Ben Pakulski How to Use Intra-Set Stretching for the BEST Chest Workout | Ben Pakulski How to Use Intra-Set Stretching for the BEST Bicep Workout | Ben Pakulski The “No Pain, No Gain” Fallacy – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Prime Pro Webinar MAPS Prime Webinar Prime Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram
17 Feb 202236min
1751: How To Boost A Slow Metabolism After Weight Loss, The Truth About Myostatin Inhibitors, What To Do If You Are Having Trouble Bulking & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Sometimes you can lose weight on the scale and STILL get fatter! (4:25) A study linking more sleep to increased fat loss. (20:54) Adam’s supplement stack to stay healthy. (26:36) Mind Pump Recommends, The Tinder Swindler on Netflix. (34:00) Is this the end of Mind Pump on social media? (42:43) The results when Sal takes too many supplements. (46:43) What to expect with your Butcher Box subscription. (50:32) What’s the deal with the big toe shoe Reebok?! (52:51) Adam finally doesn’t care. (57:13) Sal, welcome to having a nice car. (58:47) #ListenerLive question #1 - Can you share any insight on the myostatin inhibitor, YK11? (1:01:38) #ListenerLive question #2 - Any tips for increasing my appetite if I’m having trouble bulking due to my faster metabolism? (1:12:00) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I boost my slower metabolism after a massive weight loss? (1:23:10) #ListenerLive question #4 - How can I maintain muscle while training for performance for an upcoming fitness test? (1:33:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog How Resistance Training Works – Mind Pump Blog Effect of Sleep Extension on Objectively Assessed Energy Intake Among Adults With Overweight in Real-life Settings Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Watch The Tinder Swindler | Netflix Official Site Feds arrest a New York couple and seize $3.6 billion in stolen cryptocurrency Yohimbine Supplement - Examine.com Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! The Kith for Birkenstock Collab is a Warm Wave of Shearling and Suede Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** YK11 SARM: How It Works, What To Expect & Results Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MAPS Fitness Anabolic MAPS Strong Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram
16 Feb 20221h 42min
1750: How To Train For Size Vs. Strength
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to train for size and how to train for strength. The common misconception between training for size versus strength. (2:21) Why it is most likely you need to train a different way to see different results. (4:44) The importance of the central nervous system in this conversation. (6:37) How there is a way to get stronger without gaining a lot of size. (9:30) General rules or principles speaking to these two individuals. (11:01) Change your exercise selection or programming to seek novelty. (11:07) Manipulate rep ranges to maximize your desired outcome. (16:11) Focus on your rest periods. (21:57) Have an open mind. (24:35) Concentrate on the intent of the movement. (27:21) Eat in a surplus for size and strength. (30:35) The value in going through cycles of both. (33:53) The MAPS programs recommended for each individual over a course of a year. (34:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Fire up your Central Nervous System to maximize Muscular Adaptation – Mind Pump Blog Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods Mind Pump #865: Stan Efferding- The World’s Strongest Bodybuilder MAPS Powerlift MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Chris Bumstead (@cbum) Instagram IFBB Pro Dr. Ben Pollack (@phdeadlift) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram
14 Feb 202240min
1749: Hacks to Stay Consistent With Workouts, Tips for Eliminating Brain Fog, Ways to Alleviate Knee Pain & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Your knee pain often has NOTHING to do with the knees. (3:43) Justin’s massive parenting mistake. (11:47) Aging, identity crisis, and the dangers of fame. (14:29) How 30% of gyms have been closed permanently since the beginning of the pandemic. (27:25) NCI, the king of online coaching. (32:47) Understanding the risk management of your daily decisions. (35:57) The guy’s underwhelming chef dinner experience. (39:05) Mind Pump addresses the Joe Rogan controversy. (43:57) How GoFundMe did the Canadian truckers dirty. (53:18) What is an NFT rug pull? (54:55) Is North Korea funding its missile projects with crypto? (57:39) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are your thoughts on nootropics, like choline and piracetam, to eliminate brain fog? (1:00:37) #ListenerLive question #2 - What are some hacks to stay consistent with my workouts? (1:13:24) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are some ways to alleviate knee pain? (1:26:47) #ListenerLive question #4 - What are the best ways to improve my fitness and health after recovering from COVID? (1:36:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout** MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS Prime Pro Webinar The Importance of Mobility Training in Regards to Chronic Pain – Mind Pump Blog Jackass Forever (2022) - IMDb How Many Health Clubs, Gyms, and Studios Closed in 2021 Mind Pump #1525: The Death Of The Gym Industry?: A Reality Check With UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlack Get 50% Off Your Nutritional Coaching Institute Enrollment! Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Spotify and the Joe Rogan podcast: Everything you need to know Joe Rogan Responds to $100 Million Podcast Offer From Right-Wing Platform GoFundMe investigated for blocking donations to truckers GoFundMe backtracks on redistributing money for Canadian truckers, under threat of fraud investigation What Is A Rug Pull In NFTs & Crypto NFT scammers made off with $1.3 million in solana after a 'rug pull' despite the project creators being vetted Jake Tran - YouTube North Korea stole a record $400 million in cryptocurrency last year, researchers say Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order** Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** Piracetam Supplement - Examine.com Choline Supplement - Examine.com Mind Pump #1522: How To Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout MAPS Fitness Prime MAPS Prime Webinar The SOLUTION to Knee Pain & Hip Pain (MIND PUMP) Mind Pump #1372: How To Fix Knee Pain The Role of Glutathione in Protecting against the Severe Inflammatory Response Triggered by COVID-19 Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Starter MAPS Fitness Anabolic Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Adam Sedlack (@ufcgymperez) Instagram Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram
12 Feb 20221h 47min
