
1804: Explosive Exercises for Muscle Growth & Fat Loss, the Impact of Short-Term Caloric Restriction on the Metabolism, the Pros & Cons of Eating Carbs & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Whether your goal is to cut or bulk, you should train to BUILD MUSCLE. (3:23) The value of having levity in a situation. (14:52) What is the best temperature for sleep? (22:05) The oldest person in the world passed away at 119! (26:07) Framing the average workweek. (34:54) Mind Pump Recommends, White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercombie & Fitch on Netflix. (40:19) Why the guys think a ‘disinformation governance board’ is a terrible idea, inconsistency from the left and the right, and why voting should be hard. (48:51) Why Justin is a BIG whey protein guy now. (59:01) #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you feel anabolic cardio or explosive exercises produce a muscle-building signal similar to or less than weight training? (1:04:54) #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it detrimental to make a drastic drop in calories below maintenance in order to maintain long-term weight loss? (1:18:53) #ListenerLive question #3 - Is it better to add weight to the bar or make it feel heavy by slowing down the reps and focusing on the squeeze of the muscle? (1:33:56) #ListenerLive question #4 - Where do carbs fit into your diet? (1:41:45) 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 Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Kane Tanaka, world’s oldest person, dies at 119 Just Getting Started (2017) - IMDb Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Return-to-Office Is Driving Gen Z to Quit, Per ADP Research Institute White Hot: The Rise & Fall of Abercrombie ... - netflix.com Biden admin creates 'disinformation governance board' Twitter Addresses Concerns That Some Accounts Lost Followers After Musk Buy All-In Podcast E77: Tech work culture, crypto regulation, stablecoins, $NFLX & more w/ Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off your first order** MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump #1180: Joe DeFranco On What Makes A Good Trainer, The Importance Of A Structured Warm-Up, The Role Of Genetics And MORE RGB Bundle | MAPS Fitness Products MAPS Aesthetic Why Can’t I Feel the Right Muscles Working? - Mind Pump Blog Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram Eugene Teo (@coacheugeneteo) Instagram Gary Taubes (@garytaubes) Instagram
30 Apr 20222h

1803: The Truth About Chiropractors, How Training Should Change After Age 45, the Detrimental Effect of Pain Killers on Muscle Growth & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often one should see a chiropractor, the benefits of using calorie cycling, what their workouts will look like at age 45, and if taking painkillers before or after lifting inhibits muscle growth. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the easiest and best ways to know that you are doing the right kind of training, eating the best diet, and living the best lifestyle is if you are getting STRONGER. (3:43) How conversations with friends have changed since becoming fathers. (8:28) Awkward moments with your children. (11:57) Sal recaps his recent business trip to LA. (17:22) The guys discuss how our media covers high-profile trials. (26:13) Elon wins! (30:00) The guys provide a follow-up on their minerals & metals test from equi.life. (44:51) Why being deficient in vitamin D is not good. (49:25) The issue Mind Pump has with people taking things out of context on social media. (51:55) Organifi crushes in the flavor department! (58:35) #Quah question #1 - How often should you see a chiropractor? (1:00:20) #Quah question #2 - Other than reducing the risks of metabolic adaptation, what are the positives of using calorie cycling over the same caloric intake? (1:09:57) #Quah question #3 - What would your routine go-to workouts look like at age 45? (1:16:29) #Quah question #4 - Can taking painkillers before or after lifting inhibit muscle growth? (1:26:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! MP Hormones Mind Pump #1762: Tony Robbins – Life Transforming Breakthroughs In Precision Medicine Mind Pump #1290: The Homeless Crisis With Dr. Drew Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial: Summary and timeline Elon Musk reaches deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis vs. Disney: What happens now? Netflix stock plunges on shocking subscriber loss Mind Pump #1780: Why Blood Tests Are Overrated With Dr. Stephen Cabral Equi.life is offering all Mind Pump listeners an at home Minerals & Metals At-Home Lab Test for 50% off! Combined Vitamin D, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and a Simple Home Exercise Program May Reduce Cancer Risk Among Active Adults Aged 70 and Older: A Randomized Clinical Trial True Transformation Podcast w/Josiah Novak - The Growth of Mind Pump with Adam Schafer Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Serenity Kids for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MP20 at checkout** Calorie Cycling For Bulking and Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1137: The #1 Form Of Exercise For Health & Longevity Why you should almost NEVER take Advil, Aleve, or Aspirin (NSAIDS) before or after exercise – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Josiah Novak (@josiahfitness) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
29 Apr 20221h 34min

1802: Seven Surprising Benefits of Exercise
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss seven benefits of exercise that are often overlooked. Seven Surprising Benefits of Exercise. (1:46) #1 – Decreases cognitive decline. (2:12) #2 – Improves your relationship with pain. (12:40) #3 – Makes you happier. (21:22) #4 – Slows down your biological clock. (28:53) #5 – Helps you recover from major illnesses. (33:37) #6 – Improves your sex life. (36:43) #7 – Teaches you acceptance. (44:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano Strength training can help protect the brain from degeneration Exercise promotes the expression of brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) through the action of the ketone body β-hydroxybutyrate Physical Exercise Increased Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Elderly Population with Depression Common Knee Surgery May Help No More Than A Fake Operation The “No Pain, No Gain” Fallacy – Mind Pump Blog Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Blog Physical activity and exercise for chronic pain in adults: an overview of Cochrane Reviews In Long Run, Antidepressants Don't Improve Quality of Life: Study Mind Pump #1792: The Secrets Of Happy People With Arthur C. Brooks Elon Musk: A future worth getting excited about | TED Talk Regular exercise changes the brain to improve memory, thinking skills Does Exercise Affect Telomere Length? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Proper exercise can reverse damage from heart aging How Exercise Can Improve Your Sex Life – Sex Does Working Out Increase Your Sex Drive? Mind Pump #1540: How To Boost Your Sex Drive Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram
28 Apr 202250min

1801: The Best Way to Work Out With No Equipment, How to Transition From Endurance to Strength Training, Adjusting Workouts When Starting TRT & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you can lose weight, and your body fat percentage can go up! (4:02) Cannabis and working out. (17:32) Fun updates and the latest growth phases of the Mind Pump kids. (25:40) Congratulations to the Di Stefano family! (33:51) The effects of inflation on the global food supply. (39:17) The staggering amount of equity people are pulling out of their homes. (44:03) Scientists demonstrate a new mechanism by which amino acids curb appetite. (45:24) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best way to optimize my workouts and diet when starting TRT? (49:31) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is the best routine to recondition my body for a military test? (1:07:16) #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to workout with no equipment? (1:16:38) #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on transitioning my mindset from endurance to strength training? (1:22:32) 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! Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine The new ‘runner’s high’? 80% of cannabis users mix weed, workouts Working out with weed Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Police obtain arrest warrants for women accused in $2K meat theft at H-E-B Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! Tappable Equity Surges In Q3 To All-Time High Of $9.4T Ingested non-essential amino acids recruit brain orexin cells to suppress eating in mice Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout** MP Hormones Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MAPS Strong MAPS Aesthetic MAPS Fitness Performance MAPS Suspension Training Mind Pump #1327: Five Mindset Techniques For Fitness Success Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned David Friedberg (@friedberg) Twitter
27 Apr 20221h 38min

1800: How to Set Your Day Up for Success
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of routines to provide structure and a higher probability of success to each day. Why your morning routine may be working against you. (1:43) Is there a hierarchy of morning routines? (3:30) The BIG myths surrounding routines. (6:07) The Mind Pump hacks that make their morning routines quick and effortless. (7:24) The magic of building a sleep routine. (21:41) The value of having a food routine. (40:34) The importance of setting the intention for your workout plan. (50:26) Why you don’t want to marry your routine. (58:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Visit Blinkist for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout* Philips SmartSleep HF3500/60 Wake-Up Light Therapy Alarm Clock with Sunrise Simulation, White Joe Rogan Experience #1208 - Jordan Peterson Conversation starters – Icebreaker Games | TableTopics Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1305: Five Steps To Intuitive Eating Mind Pump #1605: How To Get Jacked On A Budget MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram
25 Apr 20221h 1min

1799: How to Get Visible Abs Even With Higher Body Fat, Ways to Increase Protein Consumption, Why Weight Loss Can Result In Increased Body Fat & 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 it comes to fitness and all the commonly accepted methods of training your body, they actually all work. But nothing works forever. (3:57) The guys recap their Easter Sunday with their families. (11:49) Muscle activations studies and their flaws. (25:46) A good lesson in checking your ego. (32:22) How Justin is showing what’s possible to his student-athletes. (34:46) Mind Pump’s first take on Organifi’s new ‘Green Juice’ flavor. (38:25) The guys discuss Bill Maher letting his hair down on his recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. (41:20) Mind Pump Recommends, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty on HBO Max. (44:20) The effectiveness of binaural beats and music on the brain. (50:08) Police officer’s clever way to avoid people uploading videos on them. (55:00) Disney is not reading the crowd well. (56:04) #ListenerLive question #1 - How would you match a diet for each type of training season? (58:48) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do you have any tips on how to improve protein intake? (1:11:23) #ListenerLive question #3 - How can I get more visible abs at a higher body fat percentage? (1:26:46) #ListenerLive question #4 - Why am I not seeing weight loss results when I am in a calorie deficit, running 10K a day, and working out 5-6 days a week? (1:34:08) 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! MAPS Fitness Products How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Add Size to Your Traps with Farmer Walks – Mind Pump TV Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout** JRE#1804 – Bill Maher – The Joe Rogan Experience Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty - HBO Mind Pump #1595: Your Ideas Suck… How To Be An Entrepreneur With Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph Charlie Sheen’s Playboy interview: Actor candidly talks about public meltdown Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. Acoustic highs: People are using 'binaural beats' to simulate the psychoactive effects of drugs on the brain, study finds Police play copyrighted Disney tunes so patrol videos can’t be uploaded online, California lawmaker says Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! NCI Certifications x Mind Pump MAPS Prime Webinar The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1757: The Truth About The Anabolic Window & Protein Timing How to Build Ripped 6-Pack Abs (No BS Exercise Series: Video 1 of 6) - Mind Pump TV Hip Flexor Deactivators- Do these first to maximize your Ab development – Mind Pump TV No BS 6-Pack Abs | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Zach Bush, MD (@zachbushmd) Instagram Bill Maher (@billmaher) Instagram Marc Randolph (@thatwillneverwork) Instagram
23 Apr 20221h 44min

1798: Weighted Dips vs. Bench Press for Chest Development, the Dangers of Diet Soda, Training & Diet Best Practices for Maximizing TRT Benefits & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how weighted dips compared to the bench press, whether drinking diet soda is really so unhealthy, the best diet, sleep and workout practices when starting TRT to maximize response, and how social media has changed the health and fitness space for better or worse. Mind Pump Fit Tip: All exercises have value! The key is in how you apply them. (3:40) The value of isometrics for building muscle and strength. (9:45) A high school football training update with Justin Andrews: How the kids are beginning to see transformations, building the foundation, and leader boards. (12:17) The health benefits of whey protein. (17:03) The psychology behind the value of sports. (19:45) How your grip strength is a HUGE indicator of good health. (24:54) What is it about Elon Musk that people don’t like? (28:43) Melatonin’s strong effect on growth hormone. (35:01) When a self-driving car gets pulled over by the police. (38:59) How Justin has been using weed-whacking as a meditative practice. (42:01) #Quah question #1 - How do weighted dips compare to the bench press? (46:58) #Quah question #2 - Is drinking diet soda really so bad for you? (51:55) #Quah question #3 - When starting TRT, what are the best practices to maximize response? Diet, sleep, workout, etc.? (59:02) #Quah question #4 - How has social media changed the health and fitness space? For the better or for worse? (1:04:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! How to Perform a 90/90 Hip Stretch (HIP FLEXOR STRETCH) The Muscle Building Secrets of Isometrics – MAPS Fitness Products Effects of plyometric and isometric training on muscle and tendon stiffness in vivo Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! What Sports Fans Know About Friendship - The Atlantic Grip Strength Is Important for More Than Just Squeezing Your Handlebars and Brakes JRE#1804 - Bill Maher - The Joe Rogan Experience Melatonin stimulates growth hormone secretion through pathways other than the growth hormone-releasing hormone - PubMed Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Driverless car got pulled over by the police, then bolted. The company said it was by design. Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off your first order** How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! - Mind Pump TV Prevalence of Artificial Food Colors in Grocery Store Products Marketed to Children Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum MP Hormones Mind Pump #1477: Is Social Media Killing Your Gains? Mind Pump #1792: The Secrets Of Happy People With Arthur C. Brooks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram James Smith (@smittydiesel) Instagram Elon Musk (@elonmusk) Twitter Bill Maher (@billmaher) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram
22 Apr 20221h 12min

1797: The 5 Step Strategy to Defeat Cravings
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps that help eliminate food cravings. Why there is so much more to food than being robotic about it. (2:22) How language shapes the way you feel about certain things. (4:14) Label the feeling and master the action. (6:02) Change the relationship you have with the craving. (13:58) The 5 Step Strategy to Defeat Cravings. #1 – Become aware. (16:25) #2 – Create space between the feeling and the impulse. (25:13) #3 – Eat in ways that lower cravings. (31:25) #4 – Drink a lot of water. (38:06) #5 – Practice fasting. (41:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Special Promotion: Intermittent Fasting Guide 50% off! **Code IF50 at checkout** April Promotion: Get MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Prime and Prime Pro all for $99.99! Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart | HBO Max Originals Mind Pump #1792: The Secrets Of Happy People With Arthur C. Brooks Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Is Fasting Effective? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Brené Brown (@brenebrown) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram
21 Apr 202247min






















