2702: 5 Obstacles to Being a Strong Dad

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. 1894: Ways to Improve the Mind-Muscle Connection, How to Know if You Are Overtraining, What to Do When Cutting Calories Doesn't Result in Weight Loss & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP forcing your body to change! If it feels like you're forcing your body, your methods or mindset is wrong. (2:45) Why does alcohol effect some people more than others? (21:42) When you feel tremendous empathy towards your parents. (26:36) Communicating and instilling good information on finances with your children. (36:07) The sad regression in today's climate. (50:27) Adam's first 72-hour fast. (54:20) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a way to keep the current shape I have physically with less time in the gym? Or do I need to adjust my mindset and expectation of how lean and muscular I want my body to be? (1:02:03) #ListenerLive question #2 - What is some advice you guys have for building that mind-muscle connection on both sides of the body? (1:15:26) #ListenerLive question #3 - How important is it to be exact on your macros when tracking? Do you have to be precise with your protein, carbs, and fats and avoid not going over? (1:27:08) #ListenerLive question #4 - What would be some qualities I need to develop, or some disciplines that I need to hone in on, to be successful in pumping out quality trainers? (1:43:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! September Promotion: Skinny Guy Bundle (MAPS ANABOLIC // MAPS AESTHETIC // NO B.S. 6-PACK FORMULA // INTUITIVE NUTRITION GUIDE // OCCLUSION TRAINING GUIDE.) HALF OFF!! Also, the Fit Mom Bundle (MAPS ANYWHERE // MAPS ANABOLIC // MAPS HIIT // and INTUITIVE NUTRITION GUIDE.) HALF OFF!! **Code SEPT50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1327: Five Mindset Techniques For Fitness Success Mind Pump #1265: How To Develop A Winning Mindset What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health - Huberman Lab WHY SOME PEOPLE ARE LESS (OR MORE) PRONE TO ALCOHOLISM – IG Reel Clip This 60 minute coaching call with Grant Cardone could make me a billionaire... All-In Podcast E93: Twitter whistleblower, cloud security vulnerabilities, student debt forgiveness & more Missouri school district brings back paddling 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining The #1 Setup Cue For The Barbell And Dumbbell Row Exercise – Mind Pump TV What are the Best Mobility Exercises for Shoulders? - Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog The Complete Reverse Dieting Guide (E-Book) - BioLayne Store The Complete Contest Prep Guide | Biolayne MAPS Symmetry Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Developing the Leaders Around You The One Minute Manager Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't The 5 Day Nutrition Coaching Business Challenge – NCI x Mind Pump Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

3 Sep 20221h 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. 1893: The Best Way to Get Better at Push-Ups, the Truth About the Accuracy of Fitness Trackers, the Importance of Training the Core Through a Full Range of Motion & More Mind Pump Fit Tip: If your kids are fat, it's your fault. (3:20) Italians go HARD! (21:16) NFL athletes are NOT normal. (23:17) You wouldn't put it past Donald Trump. (32:25) Taking a problem and adding more to the problem. (33:52) How Public Goods is meeting the demands of their customers. (42:57) Felix Gray taking over the Mind Pump households. (46:28) An interview with Harry Soza of CAREMINDr. (48:53) #Quah question #1 - What's the best way to get better at push-ups when you can barely do them? (1:11:44) #Quah question #2 - How important are core-specific exercises if you always brace your core while lifting? (1:14:58) #Quah question #3 - How accurate are trackers, such as a Fitbit, at measuring NEAT and calories burned? (1:19:23) #Quah question #4 - Do you target a postural problem or a weight problem first with a client? (1:26:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Public Goods for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Receive $15 off your first Public Goods order with NO MINIMUM purchase** Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! CAREMINDr x Mind Pump September Promotion: Skinny Guy Bundle (MAPS ANABOLIC // MAPS AESTHETIC // NO B.S. 6-PACK FORMULA // INTUITIVE NUTRITION GUIDE // OCCLUSION TRAINING GUIDE.) HALF OFF!! Also, the Fit Mom Bundle (MAPS ANYWHERE // MAPS ANABOLIC // MAPS HIIT // and INTUITIVE NUTRITION GUIDE.) HALF OFF!! **Code SEPT50 at checkout** US life expectancy continues historic decline with another drop Kids today run slower than their parents did, study finds Italian man tests positive for COVID, monkeypox and HIV Trump accused of burying ex-wife Ivana at his golf club for tax break Biden announces $10,000 student loan forgiveness plan: who qualifies Monthly car payments hit record high of $712 in May - ABC News Health Center Program Uniform Data System (UDS) Data CAREMINDr Overview 2022 – 3 min. video Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How To Get Good At Push Ups (REGRESSIONS) - Mind Pump TV The RIGHT Way To Do Push-Ups (PERFECT FORM) - Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Robert Oberst (@robertoberst) Instagram Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram

2 Sep 20221h 33min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak boxing and fitness with Tony Jeffries and Glenn Holmes. 1892: The Fitness Benefits of Boxing With Tony Jeffries & Glenn Holmes How they survived the pandemic. (2:45) The snowball effect of being consistent and trying new things. (23:00) The power of YouTube. (26:20) Why everyone should learn HOW to throw a punch? (27:37) Footwork is the BEST defense. (32:24) "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." (37:21) Their current passion projects. (41:45) Boxing is a SKILL. (46:17) Why teaching someone to box for a fight versus for fitness are two different worlds. (50:41) The value of having a system to teach. (54:11) If you can't do something slow and correct, don't do it fast! (57:29) Their critique of the Oculus boxing games. (59:10) A turnkey solution to boxing in ANY gym! (1:02:35) Related Links/Products Mentioned The Boxing Fitness Academy - **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 15% off all online & live courses** Connect by Tony Jeffries - **Mention Mind Pump when you submit your application for 2 months free** August Special: MAPS STARTER value $97 or PRIME PRO BUNDLE value $197 you get it for HALF OFF!!! **Promo Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Global Data Show COVID-19 Transmission in Gyms is Rare Tony Jeffries - YouTube The Thrill of the Fight on Oculus Quest | Oculus Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guests/People Mentioned Tony Jeffries (@tony_jeffries) Instagram Glenn Holmes (@glennholmesla) Instagram Mike Tyson (@miketyson) Instagram Kevan Watson (@kevan_watson) Instagram Kerrie Christie (@kez_boxnburn) Instagram

1 Sep 20221h 5min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. 1891: Ways to Troubleshoot an Unusual Body Fat Increase, the Best Foot Position for Squats & Deadlifts, Maximizing Strength & Muscle Using a Suspension Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here's a long-term consistency-building hack. A little bit done every day is MORE EFFECTIVE than a lot done infrequently. (3:18) Organifi protein powder passes the baby taste test. (26:33) Adam's Concours weekend. (31:50) Seed is in a class of their own. (47:08) Revisiting the study about artificial sweeteners on human glucose tolerance. (50:04) Something out of a dark comedy. (51:43) #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it normal to suddenly gain body fat during a specific phase of MAPS Aesthetic? (59:06) #ListenerLive question #2 - If you were to follow someone as they completed program by program, what metrics would you track and why? (1:13:16) #ListenerLive question #3 - Can you shed some light on the best foot positioning for squats or deadlifts? (1:24:02) #ListenerLive question #4 - What benefits can I expect from a suspension trainer, and how should I incorporate it into my training long term? Should I just do just this or should I add in some bands and/or weights? (1:31:11) 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! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic** August Special: MAPS STARTER value $97 or PRIME PRO BUNDLE value $197 you get it for HALF OFF!!! **Promo Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1890: How To Get Jacked In 20 Minutes A Day Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Speed meets style in Monterey at Concours d'Elegance Dodge unveils Charger EV concept that is faster and louder than a Hellcat McLaren Artura TRANS AM WORLDWIDE UNVEILS MODERN CHEVROLET CHEVELLE WITH 1,500 HP 20 Best Probiotics for Constipation in 2022 Seed Health Launches Gut-Brain Development Program with Axial Therapeutics To Translate Caltech Research into Probiotic Innovations for Neuropsychiatric Health Mind Pump #1022: Raja Dhir- The Truth About Probiotics Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) – Mind Pump TV Cole Chase-Cochrane - Mind Pump Private Forum Post MAPS Suspension Training MP Holistic Health Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Raja (@wildraja) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

31 Aug 20221h 43min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why short frequent workouts may be superior to long less frequent workouts. Believe it or not, the workout that could build the MOST muscle might ACTUALLY only be 20 minutes! (2:11) Recovery and adaptation are NOT the same things. (6:01) What we can learn from Olympic lifters. (12:06) Six Reasons Why Short Frequent Workouts May be Superior to Long Less Frequent Workouts. #1 - Better technique (fatigue doesn't get in the way). (16:15) #2 - EASY to stay consistent (way more convenient). (17:57) #3 - Practice the best lifts. (21:30) #4 - Daily invigoration (leave better than you started). (24:01) #5 - Easy modification (every day you feel differently). (27:14) #6 - Encourages adaptation vs healing. (30:21) How to Get Jacked in 20 Minutes a Day. (33:18) 6 - 20-minute workouts 5 sets a day/6 days a week. 3 sets of compound lifts 2 isolation Compound Lifts Squats Lunges/Bulgarian Split Stance Deadlifts Bench press/Incline press Rows Overhead press Dips Chin-ups Isolation Anything! Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Drink LMNT for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! August Special: MAPS STARTER value $97 or PRIME PRO BUNDLE value $197 you get it for HALF OFF!!! **Promo Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Experts say it's about how often you exercise, not how much The Most Overlooked Muscle Building Principle – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump TV - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Schmarzo (ATC/CSCS/MS) (@strong_by_science) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram

29 Aug 202239min

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Rhonda Patrick, we love you, but cardio before strength training is WRONG! (3:42) Artificial sweeteners do cause behavioral impacts. (14:20) Why do kids follow trends? (18:50) Would the guys hire their younger selves? (28:38) Improve your growth hormone production by wearing blue-blocking glasses before bed. (48:21) What has made the biggest impact on the guy's sleep? (54:13) #ListenerLive question #1 - For those coming from the traditional Anabolic routine with just walking in between days, how does someone work to adjust to Performance? What is a generally good benchmark to gauge workout stamina? (58:18) #ListenerLive question #2 - Do meal timing, and overall food profile contributes to a loose midsection, and could it prevent a tightened core aesthetic? (1:12:51) #ListenerLive question #3 - How do I maintain aesthetics/performance and have a life when I can handle so much volume/frequency/intensity as a retired Green Beret? (1:28:19) #ListenerLive question #4 - What are your thoughts on going from a 6-day split routine to a 3-day full-body routine? (1:44:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Felix Gray for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! August Special: MAPS STARTER value $97 or PRIME PRO BUNDLE value $197 you get it for HALF OFF!!! **Promo Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Dr. Rhonda Patrick Post on Cardio before Exercise Short-term aerobic conditioning prior to resistance training augments muscle hypertrophy and satellite cell content in healthy young men and women Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance Most Dietary Guideline Advisors Have Ties to Food and Pharma Industries, Study Finds Hitmakers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction – Book by Derek Thompson The 360 Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization – Book by John C. Maxwell Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optimize Sleep For Faster Muscle Gain And Fat Loss Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! How Do I Choose The Right Weight? (LIFT RESPONSIBLY) – Mind Pump TV How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog MAPS Fitness Performance Shrink Your Waist with Stomach Vacuums | MIND PUMP TV MAPS Symmetry Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products MAPS P.E.D. From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Book by Arthur C. Brooks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Ben Greenfield Fitness (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram

27 Aug 20221h 52min

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: One of the MOST effective ways to lower depression, improve happiness, reduce blood pressure, and have better relationships, is to have a spiritual practice. (2:51) Testosterone is NOT always the toxic hormone. (23:55) Aurelius is a little turd. (27:45) The beef sticks from Paleo Valley are a hit with children. (29:05) Dad life updates: Pop rocks, being comfortable trying new things around your peers, and capturing special moments. (30:23) Mind Pump are BIG Predator fans. (38:21) Mind Pump Recommends the conversation with Seth Dillon on The Joe Rogan Experience. (42:10) The performance and physical benefits of Rhodiola. (45:37) The problems and concerns over the recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act. (48:48) #Quah question #1 - Hanging leg raises have been difficult for me. What kind of regression plan would you suggest to be able to do them with ease? (1:01:40) #Quah question #2 - What should you do if you sleep wrong? Is this your body telling you something? (1:07:36) #Quah question #3 - Does blending foods make the nutrients more bio-available? (1:12:13) #Quah question #4 - Do performing squats, deadlifts and overhead presses make you shorter? (1:16:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** August Special: MAPS STARTER value $97 or PRIME PRO BUNDLE value $197 you get it for HALF OFF!!! **Promo Code AUGUST50 at checkout** People with Religious Affiliations Live Longer, Study Shows Religious people more likely to give to charity, study shows Testosterone promotes 'cuddling,' not just aggression, animal study finds Prey (2022) - IMDb #1857 - Seth Dillon - The Joe Rogan Experience Rhodiola Rosea | The Evidence-based Adaptogen Rising Costs Wipe Out Benefit of 'Inflation Reduction' Act's $7,500 Electric Vehicle Credit Inflation Reduction Act will cost middle class $20B: CBO Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! No BS 6-Pack Abs | MAPS Fitness Products FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump TV Reverse Crunch Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Fitness Prime Pro Pluto Pillow | The Ultimate Personalized Pillow, Built for You Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Seth Dillon (@SethDillon) Twitter The Babylon Bee (@thebabylonbee) Instagram

26 Aug 20221h 20min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five reasons why you doctor is likely not the ideal person to ask for diet and exercise advice. Some of the WORST advice that clients would bring about diet & exercise would come from their DOCTORS! (2:39) The importance of consulting and asking for clearance from your doctor. (5:33) In the defense of 'good' doctors. (7:13) Five Reasons Why You Shouldn't Ask Your Doctor About Diet and Exercise. #1 - Their education is largely specialized (almost none on training or diet). (9:38) #2 - They have no experience coaching people through the process. (18:52) #3 - Their tool kit is great for acute issues or symptom relief (not chronic issues). (25:11) #4 - They have a drug for that. (32:36) #5 - They don't have time to walk you through it. (37:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! August Special: MAPS STARTER value $97 or PRIME PRO BUNDLE value $197 you get it for HALF OFF!!! **Promo Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is The Best Form Of Exercise For Fat Loss And Overall Health Vitamin D and its role in psoriasis: An overview of the … – PubMed MP Holistic Health Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Becky Campbell (@drbeckycampbell) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

25 Aug 202244min