2531: The Top 5 Fat Burning & Muscle Building Super Foods

If Someone Wants to Go from Dad Bod to Fit at 40, What Are the First 7 Steps They Should Take? If someone wants to go from dad bod to fit at 40, what are the first 7 steps they should take? #1 - Lift weights. (1:08) #2 - Eat ONLY real food. (6:11) #3 - Eat protein first. (8:20) #4 - Eat veggies second for every meal. (13:18) #5 - Get consistent sleep. (16:37) #6 - Check hormones. (19:38) #7 - Ignore scale and mirror, focus on health and performance. (23:25) Questions (Diet, Training, & Lifestyle): How do I build a simple meal plan that helps me lose fat without feeling like I'm starving all the time? (26:06) Do I need to completely cut out beer and junk food, or is there a way to enjoy them in moderation? (29:32) What's the best workout plan for someone in their 40s who hasn't exercised regularly in years? (32:50) How often should I train each week to lose fat and build muscle without overdoing it? (34:31) Should I be lifting heavy weights at 40, or is it safer to stick with bodyweight exercises? (36:06) I feel stiff and sore after workouts. How can I improve my recovery and flexibility at this age? (38:28) How do I stay consistent with my fitness goals when work and family responsibilities take up most of my time? (40:29) What's the best way to involve my family in this fitness journey so I don't feel like I'm doing it alone? (43:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Transcend for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Use the 3-2-1 Formula for Best Sleep Results | Cabral Concept 2526 Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Mind Pump #2235: Ten Tips for a Leaner, Fitter Body After Age 40 Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Sore muscles…what does it mean? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump #2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time for an Effective Workout? Mind Pump #2152: How to Convince Friends & Family to Work Out Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram

17 Feb 47min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 plateau busters! (1:48) Cheat vs. strict curls. Which are better for progress? (20:11) Omega-3s can slow the aging process. (27:39) Real vs lab-created shilajit. (30:29) Creatine and head trauma. (34:54) Cannabis legalization/rehab increase. (36:56) Scary smartphone statistics. (48:56) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it bad to lift a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 8 or 9 every time I workout? (52:53) #ListenerLive question #2 – I've hit my protein target easily at 1600-1700 calories. However, I am not reaching the 2633 caloric target. Am I okay to continue or should I try to hit the 2633 target too? (1:06:04) #ListenerLive question #3 – As an "athlete," would I be good to just run Performance/Performance 15 forever? (1:12:20) #ListenerLive question #4 – Do you think autoimmunity, Hashimoto's in particular, makes it difficult to build muscle? (1:20:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** They're offering a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you're personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they're here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you'll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Muscle memory: A long break from exercise has little impact on strength 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide | Free by Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #1932: Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light Are Cheat Reps Actually Cheating? - BarBend Omega-3s can slow down aging process | ScienceDaily How & Why to Take Creatine for Brain Injury & Recovery Cannabis/Marijuana Use Disorder > Fact Sheets - Yale Medicine How Much Time Does the Average Person Spend on Their Phone in 2025 ? Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump #2490: Improve Your Muscle, Strength & Athleticism in Only 15 Minutes a Day Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jeff Nippard (@jeffnippard) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram

15 Feb 1h 32min

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST style of workout if you only have 3 days a week to try to burn fat, build muscle, and get lean. (2:05) More ALARMING news on microplastics. (17:57) Probiotics to improve the body's immune system. (29:01) Justin's training philosophy going into his upcoming YouTube series. (32:15) The startling progression of Sal's bag and what's currently in it. (42:30) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (45:20) Magnus Carlsen is a SPECIAL mind. (48:10) Justin's "Uncle Rico" moment. (53:21) #Quah question #1 – What are the best mobility movements for someone sitting at a desk for 8+ hours a day? (58:45) #Quah question #2 – I am training for a Hyrox, what MAPS program would be best for training? (1:03:10) #Quah question #3 – My neck and upper traps are tight. Every time I try to do your mobility stuff like wall slides and handcuffs with rotation, it makes it worse. What should I do? (1:07:02) #Quah question #4 – What's the difference between prebiotics and probiotics? Should you be taking both? Thoughts on prebiotic sodas? Are they worth it? (1:11:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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 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** Train the Trainer Webinar Series February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Mind Pump # 2477: Our 10 Favorite MAPS Programs Your brain may have a plastic spoon's worth of microplastics, study finds New study suggests link between autoimmune diseases and dementia Mind Pump Personal Training – Apply today! They blindfolded Chess legend Magnus Carlsen and made him face 10 players at once. He still won. Visit JOYMODE for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order ** The Wall Test | Mind Pump TV Special Promotion: MAPS Performance | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code HALFOFF at checkout. ** MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Hunter McIntyre (@huntthesheriff) Instagram

14 Feb 1h 14min

STOP Trying to Go From 30% to 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead! The BIGGEST mistake people make when trying to do this. (1:08) Changing your approach. (3:09) STOP Trying to Go From 30% Body Fat To 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead! #1 - Get stronger. (5:47) #2 - Get healthier. (9:50) #3 - Change your relationship with food. (16:50) Questions: How many calories should I be eating to lose fat without starving myself? (26:59) How do I figure out how much protein, carbs, and fat I should be eating? (29:29) Do I need to completely cut out carbs to get lean, or is there a smarter way? (31:45) What are the best foods to keep me full while I'm trying to lose weight? (34:04) How do I deal with cravings? I keep wanting snacks even though I'm trying to stay on track! (36:07) Does intermittent fasting really work, or is it just another fad? (38:50) Is it okay to have a cheat meal every week, or will that totally mess up my progress? (40:59) How do I stick to my diet when I eat out with friends or family? (44:44) Should I be taking any supplements to help burn fat or build muscle while I'm dieting? (46:25) 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 February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2442: How Strong Should You Be? The Fastest Way to Get Bigger & Stronger at the Same Time The Power of Mindful Eating - Transform Your Relationship with Food Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps to Determine Your ideal Caloric Intake The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique Mind Pump #1797: The 5 Step Strategy to Defeat Cravings Mind Pump #2405: The 5 Intermittent Fasting Mistakes Causing Weight Gain Mind Pump #2162: The Best Supplements You Can Take for Building Muscle, Performance & Health Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

13 Feb 49min

Why All Women Should Take Creatine The four myths surrounding creatine and why all women should take it. (1:21) #1 - Creatine makes you bulky. (3:38) #2 - Creatine makes you bloated. (9:58) #3 - Creatine makes you gain weight. (17:48) #4 - Creatine is unsafe. (21:08) Questions: Is there a best time to take creatine? (28:26) Who should not take creatine? (28:59) Does creatine cause hair loss? (30:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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. ** February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

10 Feb 32min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Trying to lose weight? Avoid these 3 common "healthy" breakfast choices. (1:41) What is the RIGHT way to perform a bicep curl? (16:40) The more extreme a diet is, the louder its supporters are going to be. (27:15) Ruining microwave popcorn for everyone. (32:58) Justin's bad morning. (37:58) GLP-1s: A net positive or negative for society? (42:04) Sal's paradigm-shifting fitness tool. (47:25) Saffron for depression and anxiety. (50:40) #ListenerLive question #1 – I want to get to the next level but have hit a plateau. Any advice on how I should proceed? (55:46) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can my body think that it's not getting the proper rest and in turn feeling like a hostage state and survival mode? Could this be affecting my muscle and strength gains? (1:05:10) #ListenerLive question #3 – I'm wondering about powerlifting specifically since it is overall strength that's hitting each muscle group twice is it the best option? (1:18:24) #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you speak to the spiritual benefits of exercise, specifically weight/resistance training? (1:24:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Mind Pump #2405: The 5 Intermittent Fasting Mistakes Causing Weight Gain Ben Yanes vs Mike Israetel Incline Curl Debate The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! Mind Pump #725: Mikhaila Peterson's Personal Account of Treating Debilitating Disease Through Diet 'Carnivore diet' caused yellow lumps to grow on man's hands and feet How to use your HSA/FSA at F45 Training - Dr. B DeskCycle Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser - Stationary Bikes for Home & Office - Standard and Adjustable Height Versions Effects of Saffron Extract Supplementation on Mood, Well-Being, and Response to a Psychosocial Stressor in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Clinical Trial Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways to Break Through a Plateau Mind Pump #2452: The Hidden Hormone That is Disrupting Your Sleep With Dr. Stephen Cabral SS-31 Peptide: Benefits, Dosage & Side Effects - Jay Campbell Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off Tesofensine and Semaglutide: These discounts apply to individual medications only (no bundling required) | 25% off the Transcend GLP-1 Probiotic. Patients can redeem this discount by ordering through a wellness specialist OR by purchasing online. ** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Yanes (@ben_yanes) Instagram Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram FrSteveGrunow (@FrSteveGrunow) Twitter/X

8 Feb 1h 38min

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST underrated hacks to enhance the fat loss effects of walking. (2:00) Electrify your workout. (16:32) Enter now to win a scholarship through Rock Recovery Center. (28:40) The effects of reading. (29:27) Kids say the darndest things. (33:06) The dream of your kids following in your footsteps. (33:46) The myth of not being able to live on a single income. (41:19) Where do you spend the most time in your house? (49:54) Homemade beef jerky hack! (54:04) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on colostrum? Seems like it's getting popular and would love to know what you guys think and when/if you would find it useful. (58:10) #Quah question #2 – How did the overhead squat assessment become the go-to for movement patterns and posture? What other assessments do you find to be valuable? (1:01:48) #Quah question #3 – I'm a 48-year-old powerlifter. How can I keep my joints healthy so that I can continue lifting as long as possible? (1:04:31) #Quah question #4 – How many years would you guys have stuck with this had you not been successful within a few years? (1:08:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** They're offering a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you're personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they're here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you'll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida ** Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef, or top sirloin in every box for a year + use code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box. ** February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Mind Pump #2522: Athletic Training Secrets With Alex Whitehair Electrifying your workout can boost muscles mass, strength The Effects of Reading the Bible Four Days a Week The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy Study finds that the average family use only 40% of their home's floorpan regularly. Smoked Bourbon Jerky Recipe - Traeger Grills Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Alex Whitehair (@realgame.athletics) Instagram

7 Feb 1h 18min