2358: The Importance of Rest Periods for Building Muscle, Functional Fitness Vs. Traditional Lifting, the Best Way to Start Strength Training as a Teen & 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: Hurry is the enemy of peace, joy, and growth. (1:46) What's going on in Mexico? (14:41) The stress before election years. (16:31) COVID vaccines could be partly to blame for the rise in excess deaths since the pandemic. (19:44) Fauci is getting grilled! (24:13) Joy Mode for women? (25:53) When you know you're getting too big. (28:47) The importance of correctional exercise knowledge for trainers and coaches. (37:10) The beauty of Sicily, old-man strength, and winning the genetic lottery. (40:33) Shout out to The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World book. (53:26) #Quah question #1 - Any suggestions to help build muscle more efficiently if I don't have time to rest at least 2-3 minutes between sets and can't go more than 3 days a week to the gym? Can I still build muscle by resting 1 minute to a minute and a half between sets? (54:31) #Quah question #2 - Is it possible to do too much walking & it could cause metabolic harm? (58:08) #Quah question #3 - What is your recommendation for a 13-year-old boy who would like to start strength training? I have been lifting for years and have several of your programs, but I want to make sure what he does is age-appropriate and that he begins this journey the right way. (1:00:05) #Quah question #4 - I've just come across the term "functional fitness." Have you all heard of this? What are the differences and benefits between traditional lifting and functional fitness? (1:04:07) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** Visit NASM for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** For the month of June, get 50% off Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES) self-study. ** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1165: Bishop Robert Barron On Physical Fitness, Satan, Evolution, Psychedelics & Much More The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World Why Are So Many Mexican Election Candidates Getting Killed? COVID vaccines may have helped fuel rise in excess deaths since pandemic: study The Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off ** Mind Pump #2277: The Five Best Sports For Kids Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram
14 Juni 20241h 11min
2357: The 7 Overhead Presses Everyone Should Be Doing
The 7 Overhead Presses Everyone Should Be Doing A foundational human movement for shoulder and scapular health, mobility, strength, and development. (1:28) The overhead press has more athletic carryover than a bench press. (5:20) Why the shoulder joint is one of the most commonly injured. (6:29) The 7 Overhead Presses Everyone Should be Doing. (8:13) #1 - Standing strict press. (9:01) #2 - Push press. (13:41) #3 - One arm kettlebell press. (17:37) #4 - Behind neck press. (20:04) #5 - Seated dumbbell press. (23:49) #6 - Z Press. (24:46) #7 - Viking press. (26:38) 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 June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1652: How To Overhead Press Your Bodyweight How to Perform the Overhead Press (the CORRECT way) - YouTube How To Overhead Press with Kettlebells | Mind Pump - YouTube How To Behind The Neck Press Properly! (ADVANCED LIFTERS ONLY!) The Wall Test | Mind Pump TV MP - PROPER DUMBBELL SETUP: SHOULDER PRESS Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level The Viking Press: How to Perform and Include Them In Your Workouts Complete Guide To Growing Big Shoulders | Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram
13 Juni 202430min
2356: Why Cardio for Fat Loss Sucks, How to Prevent Muscle Loss When Reducing Training, the Truth About Dietary Cholesterol & 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: One of the MOST effective steps you can take to improve your health is to AVOID heavily processed foods. (2:35) Is lab-grown meat keeping us obese? (16:20) Hair loss by ethnicity. (21:53) Aspirin is shown to reduce cancer risk. (30:24) Fauci on the hot seat. (34:11) Pitching Caldera to your tough guy friends. (40:53) Dad hacks. (43:30) Lions, cats, bobcats, oh my! (47:16) Emerging science tech with Mind Pump: The third thumb and Hypershell AI exosuit. (50:50) Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (54:45) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (57:52) #ListenerLive question #1 - Being that I was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm, what kind of programming and exercises would you recommend doing? (58:55) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I balance increased training demand with a job that requires me to be extremely active? (1:11:56) #ListenerLive question #3 - Should I be concerned about having high cholesterol? (1:23:41) #ListenerLive question #4 - Can you explain why when I had the cardio/strength combo work before, I was lean and strong? (1:38:16) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com 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. ** 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 ** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** EXCLUSIVE Ultra-processed foods do NOT cause obesity, says US government's top diet advisors in bombshell review of current evidence: 'Studies have been biased' Mind Pump #1527: The 3 Step Solution To The Obesity Epidemic Lab-Grown Meat Has a Big Problem Very Few People Know About Can a daily aspirin lower your cancer risk? Young People's Gut Bacteria May Be Driving Colorectal Cancer Risk REVEALED: Dr. Anthony Fauci confesses he 'made up' covid rules including 6 feet social distancing and masking kids The Third Thumb Hypershell AI exosuit See and hang out with Mind Pump, LIVE! Saturday, June 15 · 1pm PDT Bellagio Las Vegas. Click the link here for more details. 3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps To Bounce Back From Overtraining 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 Fitness Coaching Course Why Cardio Is TERRIBLE For Long-Term Fat Loss – YouTube EquiLife 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! ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Gary Brecka (@garybrecka) Instagram Joe Rogan (@joerogan) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram
12 Juni 20241h 53min
2355: How to Safely Increase Your Summer Workouts Intensity
Understanding what programming entails. (1:38) Intensity is the easiest metric to accelerate results, but also the quickest way to overtrain. (2:24) The misconception that people know what they are capable of doing. (5:06) The magic in how you manipulate intensity. (5:48) Six Factors to Focus on to Safely Increase Your Summer Workouts Intensity. #1 - Increasing intensity judiciously. (8:26) #2 - Applying increases for short periods of time (2-4 weeks). (11:18) #3 - Sleep and diet must be on point. (13:52) #4 - Free weights vs machine/compound vs isolation. (16:46) #5 - Intensity up/volume down. (19:16) #6 - Priming properly before intense workouts. (22:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS HIIT or Prime Pro Bundle half off **Code SAFETY50 at checkout ** Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
10 Juni 202428min
2354: How to Overcome an Unhealthy Relationship With Diet & Body Image, Signs Your Body Fat is Too Low, Ways to Eat High Protein as a Vegetarian & 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: Fasting is a TERRIBLE way to lose body fat! (1:56) Is perineum sunning a thing? (10:48) Are cults on the rise or decline? (12:00) Using red-light as a pre-workout. (15:15) The incredible tales of Dick Proenneke. (20:23) The profound manifesto of Ted Kazynski. (24:47) The inefficiency of traditional schooling. (28:10) Mind Pump Recommends 'Take Care of Maya' on Netflix. (32:16) The unlikely benefits of taking probiotics. (39:42) Fun Facts with Justin: Chinese police are re-parking cars. (45:33) Strange news with Sal: Prison energy drinks. (47:40) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter. (49:33) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the healthiest way for a vegetarian to hit their protein marks? (50:43) #ListenerLive question #2 – I would like to lose some fat and boost my metabolism but I'm not sure how to proceed in a way that doesn't do more damage to my body. Any advice? (1:04:46) #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the best way to ramp up your workouts after having an egg retrieval procedure? (1:17:25) #ListenerLive question #4 – As someone who is muscular and has great numbers at her annual physical, should I worry about being underweight? (1:25:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com See and hang out with Mind Pump, LIVE! Saturday, June 15 · 1pm PDT Bellagio Las Vegas. Click the link here for more details. Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** 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** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1602: Why Intermittent Fasting Is Bad Mind Pump #2190: Fasting Masterclass Light-induced nitric oxide release in the skin beyond UVA and blue light: Red & near-infrared wavelengths One Man's Alaska (2024) - Dick Proenneke In His Own Voice Living Alone In a Wilderness Log Cabin Industrial Society and Its Future - Wikipedia Watch Take Care of Maya | Netflix Official Site Using Discrete Choice Methodology to Explore the Impact of Patient Room Window Design on Hospital Choice Impact of probiotics on muscle mass, muscle strength and lean mass: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials Systematic review: probiotics in the management of lower gastrointestinal symptoms – an updated evidence‐based international consensus Chinese police are now Re-Parking illegally parked cars instead of towing them. How to make 'prison hooch' (AKA pruno) | How to Home Brew Beer Mind Pump Newsletter 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 Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** MAPS Starter How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? 3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram
8 Juni 20241h 44min
2353: The Pros & Cons of Fractional Weights, Ways to Deal With Social Anxiety, Personal Trainer Red Flags & 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: The LEAST amount is also the BEST amount. (2:16) Kids say the darndest things. (13:33) Father and son time. (16:48) How Butcher Box has ruined all other chicken nuggets. (20:51) The effect of whole foods vs. heavily processed foods on the brain. (22:25) Strength training is the most anti-cancer form of exercise. (27:16) When Justin goes 'fight motor' mode. (28:22) Hear about the cutting edge in the peptide space and see Sal speak at the Peptide World Congress event in Las Vegas June 14-15th. (32:47) The guys provide more updates on their Tirzepatide experiments and the importance of working with a coach throughout the process. (33:45) We are in the Fentanyl economy. (40:07) Adam's appreciation for talent. (42:17) Matching your kids' energy. (45:04) What's the deal with the G-wagon? (47:48) AirPod cameras? (51:04) Imagine how much healthier we would be if we shut down social media. (53:17) When your family sees you in partner commercials. (55:38) Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (58:33) #Quah question #1- What are your thoughts on fractional plates for more incremental progressive overload? (59:26) #Quah question #2 - Why did you create a program specifically targeted towards women when you have neglected to create such programs in the past? (1:02:53) #Quah question #3 - What are your tips on dealing with social anxiety? Not just in the gym, but in everyday life as well. (1:08:35) #Quah question #4 - What are some red flags we should watch out for when hiring a personal trainer? (1:11:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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! ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** June Promotion: MAPS Strong | MAPS Powerlift 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Morgan Spurlock, 'Super Size Me' director and documentarian, dead at 53: Reports Peptide World Congress - Seeds Scientific Research & Performance 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 #2352: Is Ozempic A Threat To The Fitness Industry? Maestros de la guitarra 2025 Mercedes G-Class Electric G-Turn Apple's latest wild idea could be putting cameras in your AirPods Habits & Hustle Podcast: Censorship, Anti-Semitism, + Social Media's Influence on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict See and hang out with Mind Pump, LIVE! Saturday, June 15 · 1pm PDT Bellagio Las Vegas. Click the link here for more details. Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Mind Pump #2345: The Muscle Mommy Revolution Mind Pump #1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram Scott Galloway (@profgalloway) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) Twitter
7 Juni 20241h 15min
2352: Is Ozempic a Threat to the Fitness Industry?
How will GLP-1s impact the diet industry and nutrition coaches, in particular? (1:42) What makes an effective coach? (8:09) Anything that has that level of power is not going to hit the mass market. (10:01) Is the role of "coach" becoming more all-encompassing? (11:54) Will GLP-1s make a coach more or less effective? (15:46) GLP-1s, an amplifier of the current state of the industry? (20:53) Why tools by themselves are largely a waste of money. (28:39) Don't have a scarcity mindset. (34:24) Intervention needs to lead to the fundamentals. (37:00) The BEST business model for coaches and trainers. (42:43) As a new trainer or coach, how would you look at these tools? (46:45) Whenever something comes on the horizon you need to learn it and know how to apply it or argue against it. (51:07) Related Links/Products Mentioned Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, our friends at NCI are really hooking you up! This month they are giving you one of their 4 masterclasses…FOR FREE! All you have to do is text MASTERCLASS to 615-813-6320 and they will share the 4 options with you. Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2110: Ozempic The Miracle Fat Loss Peptide: The Truth With Dr. William Seeds Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Mind Pump #1942: Lose Fat, Perform Better & Live Forever With Jason Phillips Mind Pump #2060: Maximize Fat Loss With Continuous Glucose Monitors: Kara Collier 3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar Mind Pump #2302: How To Be A Successful Trainer In 2024 With Jason Phillips Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@nci_ceo_jason) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Bill Campbell PhD Jay Ferruggia (@jayferruggia) Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram
6 Juni 202456min
2351: Short Workouts Vs. Long Workouts for Gains, When Losing Weight Can be a Bad Idea, What to Do When Squatting Hurts Your Knees & 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 order in which you eat your food can have PROFOUND effects on your fat loss goals. (2:40) Making yourself a better communicator through listening. (10:48) Highlighting the inflation impact. (16:21) How creatine may be the greatest longevity supplement. (26:32) The top five countries in the world for citizen gun ownership. (32:30) The importance and value of community and knowing your neighbor. (34:28) Using collagen or bone broth protein powder to improve your skin. (41:44) The systemic effect of strength training. (44:04) Highlighting the Sleep Blend from Ned. (45:56) What makes theft, theft? (49:05) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (59:06) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are some good exercise alternatives since I have knee pain when I squat? (1:00:07) #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I begin to reintroduce carbs back into my diet after years of eating a "Ketovore" type diet? (1:11:30) #ListenerLive question #3 - How long can you run MAPS 15 before it starts to be too little volume? (1:22:47) #ListenerLive question #4 - Is aiming to stay the same weight when starting strength training a relevant strategy for someone who is significantly overweight or considered obese? (1:30:11) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Listen to the Dr. John Delony Show wherever you get your podcasts or click the link here Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off ** June Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes | Bikini Bundle | Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake - Mind Pump Media 3 Day Mind Pump Personal Trainer Webinar Check out these charts showing how much fast-food prices have jumped since 2019 Single dose creatine improves cognitive performance and induces changes in cerebral high energy phosphates during sleep deprivation Mind Pump Newsletter 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) ** Mind Pump #2117: Fix Your Knee Pain These 3 Exercises Will Grow Your Butt! | MIND PUMP MP Holistic Health Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Mind Pump #1815: Improving Fat Loss, Muscle Gain And Fitness With Continuous Glucose Monitors Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2315: Five Signs You're Doing The Wrong Workout Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away The Scale! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Andy Frisella (@andyfrisella) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
5 Juni 20241h 43min
