2109: What to Do When You've Plateaued, Why Bulking Can Help You Look Better, Splitting up Maps Programs Into Shorter Workouts & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fitness fanatics! If you want to boost your gains and progress, cut the volume of your training down by a third! (2:03) Sal reviews the peptide tesofensine. (18:31) How red-light therapy works and affects sunburns. (27:13) Why the market repurposes drugs. (30:08) Preparing for Max's 4th birthday party. (34:45) How fast reps can also build muscle. (44:57) Have cravings? Try increasing your sodium intake. (47:48) Shout out to the Founders Podcast. (51:07) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I start to gain weight again? I'm currently eight months into a three-year bulk and have plateaued. (52:49) #ListenerLive question #2 – I need help and do not know where to go from here. I have lost a substantial amount of weight and now have a flat look. I do not know what to do now to look more muscular and better. (1:15:54) #ListenerLive question #3 – How much should I adjust my caloric intake on days when I lift versus swim (if I am prioritizing building muscle and strength)? (1:29:04) #ListenerLive question #4 – I'd love to do something different, and I am wondering if I can take MAPS Anabolic and make it a 25-minute workout/5-6 days a week? (1:39:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump June Promotion: MAPS Cardio | Summer Shredded Bundle | Bikini Bundle 50% off! **Code JUNE50 at checkout** MAPS 15 Minutes Mind Pump #2010: Seven Reasons Your Workout Isn't Working How to Become a Successful Personal Trainer TRANSCEND your health 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 #2097: Peptides That Improve Your Memory & Mental Sharpness With Jay Campbell Founders on Apple Podcasts Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! Mind Pump #1485: Ten Life Lessons From Lifting Weights MAPS Symmetry Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned David Senra (@FoundersPodcast) Twitter Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram
1 Juli 20231h 47min
2108: The Relationship Between Strength and Bone Density, Body Pump Review, Ways to Release Tight Muscles & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 3 lower body exercises for people over 40. (1:48) Rediscovering the value of old exercises. (18:47) The twisted media propaganda machine. (22:28) State & Liberty is tailored for athletes. (39:41) Remembering the Iron Sheik. (42:16) Is taxation theft? (48:43) Organifi's Pure feels good. (55:46) Shout out to Jason Khalipa. (57:52) #Quah question #1 - Does strength training really improve bone density? Hearing that may not be true. (59:58) #Quah question #2 - What are your thoughts on programs like "body pump" for getting lean? (1:02:39) #Quah question #3 - Can you take mobility too far? Ex: (@kneesovertoesguy) and (@vanja.moves). (1:05:45) #Quah question #4 - Are there other ways alongside foam rolling and stretching to help release tight muscles? (1:09:42) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code PUMP10 at checkout for 10% off** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** June Promotion: MAPS Cardio | Summer Shredded Bundle | Bikini Bundle 50% off! **Code JUNE50 at checkout** How to Box Squat to Improve Your Squat Form - YouTube How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) How To Do A Barbell Hip Thrust The RIGHT Way! (FIX THIS!!!) How to Trap Bar Deadlift - YouTube The Only Way You Should Be Doing Bulgarian Split Squats! (BUTT GROWTH) The McGill Hip Airplane - YouTube U.S. Podcast Advertising Revenue Study Inside Operation Northwoods, The U.S. Military Plot To Incite A War With Cuba NEGU - Jessie Rees Foundation Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits Of Lifting Weights Mind Pump #1237: Why Most Group Exercise Classes Suck MAPS Fitness Prime Pro Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Stan "Rhino" Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram RO KNOWS (@ro_knows_wrestling) Instagram Drew Canole (@drewcanole) Instagram Jason Khalipa (@jasonkhalipa) Instagram Ben Patrick (@kneesovertoesguy) Instagram Mobility, Strength & Flexibility (@vanja.moves) Instagram
30 Juni 20231h 14min
2107: The Science of Becoming a Better & Happier Parent
Why do men fall into the trap of being a provider first? (2:22) The power and value of adoption. (6:42) The different kinds of fatherhood. (11:54) How dopamine lies behind all addiction. (17:32) The dangers of pornography for young men. (22:24) The three macronutrients to happiness. (28:12) The cult of youth. (31:07) The secrets of a successful marriage. (36:06) Tactical methods to improve your happiness. (39:40) Why men become men when they become fathers. (47:25) Loving people is different than using them. (49:22) Educators rather than influencers. (53:03) The importance of having a transcendental practice. (55:23) Electing the hard thing because you chose the divine path. (58:25) The problem with being an activist rather than a volunteer. (1:00:51) The love vs. fear polarity. (1:05:44) Managing the pain so it's no longer managing you. (1:09:00) Experience and reps matter. (1:17:26) Gambling is an interesting dopamine phenomenon. (1:20:07) Entrepreneurial orientation spectrum. (1:22:30) The five dimensions of human personality. (1:29:25) The "I" self vs. the "me" self. (1:33:36) Life is a pilgrimage. (1:40:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Exclusively for Mind Pump listeners join IHP and Equi.life for 2 full days of live exhibitions, inspiring keynote discussions, and engaging expert panels The Reimagining Health Summit on October 12-13 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. **Code MINDPUMP for $100 off at checkout** June Promotion: MAPS Cardio | Summer Shredded Bundle | Bikini Bundle 50% off! **Code JUNE50 at checkout** The two faces of oxytocin - American Psychological Association (APA) From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Book by Arthur C. Brooks Marriage Is a Team Sport, Not a Competition - The Atlantic How Wanting Less Leads to Satisfaction - The Atlantic Choose the Activism That Won't Make You Miserable Oprah teams with Arthur C. Brooks on book about happiness Research: Why Immigrants Are More Likely to Become Entrepreneurs How to Be Less Self-Centered - The Atlantic What Is Metacognition? How Does It Help Us Think? How to Stop Freaking Out - The Atlantic How to Hike the Camino de Santiago - Uncommon Path Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Oprah (@oprah) Instagram
29 Juni 20231h 47min
2106: How Gaining Weight Can Help You Get Leaner, What to Do if Your Gym Gains Have Stalled, Ways to Overcome an Unhealthy Relationship With Exercise & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST way to get flexible is to lift weights. (2:11) Adding more value to the audience for FREE! (13:47) Turning ADD into a superpower. (19:41) Updates on homeschooling. (30:50) The merkin mission. (33:55) Imagine being buried alive. (38:21) The most messed up prank of all time. (40:24) Is 'blue balls' a real thing? (41:31) Netflix's interesting strategy. (43:43) Who is leading in the streaming wars? (47:39) Why you FEEL the effects of CBD products from Ned. (50:13) Kreatures of Habit, bulking hack? (54:42) Shout out to Cressey Sports Performance. (56:58) #ListenerLive question #1 – Can you help me figure out what I can do in terms of my calorie count for my activity level? I was diagnosed with fibromuscular dysplasia last August and am also premenopausal. I am limited to 30 lbs. for weights, and I am not supposed to get my heart rate past 165. (58:52) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I reverse the damage and trauma I have put my body through physically over the past 10-12 years? I cannot seem to find a place where I feel rested and ready. (1:17:51) #ListenerLive question #3 – I am stuck in a plateau. I am considering a MAPS program, but I am not sure where to start. I am 40 and have been lifting for over 2 years. (1:45:05) #ListenerLive question #4 – I am not happy with my physique, but when I have a pump, I like the way I look. What should I take away from this? Does it mean I am close to my aesthetic goal? (1:51:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** June Promotion: MAPS Cardio or Summer Shredded Bundle or the Bikini Bundle 50% off! **Code JUNE50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1787: Lifting Weights Is Best For Flexibility MAPS Fitness Performance Mind Pump Newsletter Ask Mind Pump AI ADHD: The Facts - Attention Deficit Disorder Association ADHD: The Entrepreneur's Superpower - Forbes Mind Pump #2052: Chalene Johnson: Female Fitness Mogul THE CURIOUS CASE OF MERKINS Woman declared 'dead' found alive in coffin during her own wake Man fakes his own death and arrives at funeral in helicopter Netflix password crackdown boosts new subscribers to highest level since Covid began Visit NutriSense for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake MAPS Fitness Anabolic MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #2095: How To Smash Through A Strength Plateau Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chalene Johnson (@chalenejohnson) Instagram Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram Cressey Sports Performance (@cresseysportsperformance) Instagram Christina Hathaway (@mindsetofmattercoaching) Instagram
28 Juni 20231h 58min
2105: How to Become a Muscle Mommy
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps to becoming a "muscle mommy." The origins of this term and beginnings of this trend. (1:34) The two components of what makes this movement so empowering. (9:20) Defining Muscle Mommy. (11:24) Five Steps to Becoming a Muscle Mommy. #1 - Lift heavy weights. (12:19) #2- Go on a bulk (Put Why Women Should Bulk). (23:39) #3 - Throw away the scale. (27:26) #4 - Avoid "workouts for girls." (33:44) #5 - Prioritize strength (0.5 bench, 1 squat, 1.25 dead). (36:15) The ultimate Muscle Mommy programming package. (38:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Sleep Breakthrough by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Special Promotion: MAPS Anabolic / MAPS Strong / MAPS Powerlift 50% Off **Code MM50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1647: Ten Female Fitness Lies Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk How Much Protein You REALLY Need to Build Muscle & Maximize Health – Mind Pump TV Why The Scale Is Not Always The Best Way To Measure Progress – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #1057: How To Get Stronger For Fat Loss & Muscle Building Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
26 Juni 202342min
2104: The Right Way to Lose 50+ Pounds, How to Fix Chronic Shoulder Pain, the Minimum You Need to Work Out to Maintain 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: If you want to live longer, EAT more protein! (1:47) Doug, the espresso connoisseur. (10:31) Going down the Jonathan Pageau rabbit hole. (14:11) The strange divide in America. (17:01) Navigating the life of a child genius as a parent. (30:00) Kids are sensitive creatures. (34:43) Tell your partner you love them. (36:45) Plugged in vs. unplugged. (39:01) San Francisco is disintegrating quickly. (44:50) Organifi is glyphosate residue free and third-party tested. (50:15) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I train around a busy schedule while maintaining strength gains and compound lifts? (53:54) #ListenerLive question #2 - I am interested in your programs but, I'm not sure where to start and what program would be best for me. I can't currently touch my toes and have always struggled with flexibility largely due to my weight. I've been overweight most of my adult life. (1:03:54) #ListenerLive question #3 - I have been working to decompress my spine by doing dead hangs and walking, but I would like to keep lifting weights. What are some exercises that are safe to do if I have Cerebral Palsy? (1:13:08) #ListenerLive question #4 - I want to build muscle, especially shoulders, and upper back to further develop the posterior chain after my latest shoulder surgery. How would you structure training next to full-time physical work? Additionally, what would you recommend for shoulder stability and growth? (1:21:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout** June Promotion: MAPS Cardio or Summer Shredded Bundle or the Bikini Bundle 50% off! **Code JUNE50 at checkout** Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging - PubMed Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MP25 at checkout** The Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler Brings This $6K Espresso Machine Everywhere He Goes White House bans three guests after topless video at Pride party Who is Kairan Quazi, the 14-year-old engineer hired by SpaceX's Starlink? The Wonder Weeks App BabySparks – A development expert in your pocket AI-powered church service in Germany draws a large crowd Surrogates (2009) - IMDb Westfield gives up San Francisco Centre, latest business to pull back Blackstone Raises More Than $30 Billion for Giant Real Estate Fund Mind Pump #1975: How Organifi Scaled To Be A $100 Million Company With Mae Steigler Visit The Cold Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order** MAPS 15 Minutes MAPS Starter MAPS Bands MAPS Fitness Prime Pro MAPS Symmetry What are the Best Mobil+ity Exercises for Shoulders? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Steve Kopshaw (@mindpumpsteve) Instagram
24 Juni 20231h 41min
2103: The Optimal Dose of Creatine, the Ideal Time to Change Your Workout, the Value of Adding Rotation to Exercises & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Eat more protein to mitigate fat gain during a bulk. (1:36) Mind Pump Training Updates: Adding in unconventional lifts, hitting a 700 lbs. deadlift, and maintaining a healthy physique by doing less. (7:15) Arnold Schwarzenegger, the epitome of the American/immigrant dream. (19:29) The idea of exercise-induced 'hyperplasia' (growing new muscle fibers) is taught as a myth. (33:27) Weird compliments. (36:02) Seed, the BEST probiotic in the business. (45:34) Shout out to Patrick Bet-David. (46:30) #Quah question #1 - On your most recent podcast you talked about how cardio isn't good for weight loss but if you are living a sedentary lifestyle and your job requires you to sit for most of the day, is it ok to walk on the treadmill at a steady speed for about 30 minutes? (47:21) #Quah question #2 - When do you know it is time to change up your workout routine? (50:53) #Quah question #3 - What is the optimal dose of creatine? (55:18) #Quah question #4 - Do you see value in adding rotation to horizontal pushing or rowing movements just like you do in an Arnold press? (58:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount** Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month's supply of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** June Promotion: MAPS Cardio or Summer Shredded Bundle or the Bikini Bundle 50% off! **Code JUNE50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1952: How To Bulk The Right Way The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake - Mind Pump Media Visit Daily Dose Meals for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order, excluding subscriptions.** How Much Training Is Necessary To Maintain Strength And Muscle? Mind Pump #2090: Five Tips To Work Out Less And Keep Your Gains Watch Arnold | Netflix Official Site Fusion of myofibre branches is a physiological feature of healthy human skeletal muscle regeneration Mind Pump #2017: The Best Peptides For Fat Loss With Dr. William Seeds Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy – Book by Patrick Bet-David Visit Sleep Breakthrough by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Why Cardio Is TERRIBLE For Long-Term Fat Loss – YouTube Mind Pump # 1172: Four Ways To Change Your Workout For Maximum Results Mind Pump # 1577: What To Do When You Are Getting Bored With Your Workouts How Phasing Your Workouts Leads To Consistent Plateau Free Workouts Mind Pump # 1612: Everything You Need To Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods Pros and Cons of Creatine – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned DON SALADINO (@donsaladino) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid) Instagram VALUETAINMENT (@valuetainment) Instagram
23 Juni 20231h 3min
2102: Maximizing Athletic & Cognitive Performance With Dr. Stephen Cabral
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Stephen Cabral about how to achieve high performance health. What is High-Performance Health? (2:20) The main parameters that most longevity scientists look at to measure biological age. (5:47) The correlation between internal biological and external age. (11:28) Can hormone therapy reverse biological age alone? (17:45) The impact that sleep has on your biological age. (21:08) Should we sleep more in the winter and less in the summer? (25:36) How to track the stages of sleep. (26:35) Ways to improve REM and deep sleep. (27:39) The benefits of mouth taping and breathwork. (29:27) Eliminate snoring by lowering your inflammation load. (33:37) The 3-2-1 Formula for better sleep results. (35:02) The effect of cannabis on sleep. (39:31) What does the High-Performance Health Course look at and cover? (41:51) One of the most important parameters that people know NOTHING about. (43:37) What tools are taught during the course? (46:25) The impact of cold therapy on the immune system. (49:46) What separates this certification course from the rest? (52:20) The High-Performance Protocol that maximizes biological age improvement and overall rejuvenation of the body. (55:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: Be a part of the High-Performance Health (HPH) Community and save on the Certification here. The Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) is celebrating its birthday in a big way this year! They are giving away a full-ride scholarship to one lucky individual who will get all the certifications and education needed to create an impact for their clients and the dream career for themselves. To learn more and apply for the scholarship visit here Biological Age Test | Horvath's Clock | myDNAge Steve Horvath: Epigenetic Clocks Help to Find Anti-Aging Treatments Mind Pump #2060: Maximize Fat Loss With Continuous Glucose Monitors: Kara Collier Resources - Stephen Cabral The effectiveness of melatonin for promoting healthy sleep Mind Pump #1780: Why Blood Tests Are Overrated With Dr. Stephen Cabral Biostrap - The Evolution Of Digital Health Oura Ring: Accurate Health Information Accessible to Everyone Humming Your Way to Relaxation | Mayo Clinic Connect Mind Pump #2020: The Truth About Inflammation With Dr. Stephen Cabral Breathing to Manage Your Stress | Psychology Today Cabral Concept 2526: Use the 3-2-1 Formula for Best Sleep Results (TT) Home - Hanu Health, Inc. EWOT - Everything you need to know Resources - High Performance Health Visit The Cold Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Paul Sklar (@paulsklarxfit) Instagram David Sinclair (@davidsinclairphd) Instagram Dr. Jay T. Wiles (@drjaywiles) Instagram
22 Juni 20231h 11min
