In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five things that can indicate your weight loss may not be the kind you want.   The challenge of losing weight and thinking you’re doing things the right way. (1:26)   We don’t just want to lose weight but change body composition. (3:58)   How muscle is EXTREMELY protective. (7:31)   Five Things that can Indicate your Weight Loss May Not be the Kind you Want.   #1 - You lose muscle. (8:12)   #2 - You develop a nutrient deficiency. (18:32)   #3 - You do it unsustainably. (24:32)   #4 - You do it through dysfunctional behaviors. (31:11)   #5 - You feel worse. (39:48)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   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**   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**   Association of Grip Strength With Risk of All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Cancer in Community-Dwelling Populations: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies    HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER    Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into A Fat-Burning Machine    Mind Pump #2035: Why Diets Always Fail With Dr. Will Cole    Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism    Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources    

2167: How Losing Weight Can Make You Fatter and Unhealthy

In this episode of Quah (Q &amp; A), Sal, Adam &amp; 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: Strength training is one of the most EFFECTIVE ways to help yourself alleviate or prevent depression. (2:05)   OnlyFans stars comparison to fitness influencers. (15:44)   Fame and attention, and your kids thinking your dad is cool. (20:44)   Like father, like son. (23:02)   When you can tell a study is bullshit. (28:06)   The science of virality. (29:50)   When things get too personal. (33:25)   Gavin Newsom is changing his tune. (36:27)   The best nuggets in the world! (40:02)   The amazing and positive benefits of BPC-157. (41:23)   Is it better to do less exercises for more sets or more exercises for less sets? (48:50)   Outdoor workouts are the BEST! (51:31)   Shout out to Ben Greenfield. (58:29)   #ListenerLive question #1 - What exercises can I do to strengthen my hip flexors when doing ultra marathons? (1:00:20)   #ListenerLive question #2 - Do naps count towards your 7-8 hours of required sleep for your best health and recovery? (1:10:47)   #ListenerLive question #3 - I am working harder and harder in the gym and nothing is happening? Any advice? (1:22:29)   #ListenerLive question #4 - Is there a way to significantly increase the thickness of my hands and fingers? (1:36:26)   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 Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**    Mind Pump #1655: The Best Natural Treatment For Anxiety &amp; Depression    Mind Pump #1802: Seven Surprising Benefits Of Exercise    OnlyFans owner pays himself $1.3M a day from adult site     Indoor Water Park &amp; Resort | San Francisco Resort | Great Wolf Lodge   Beer Goggles Don&#39;t Exist, Scientists Find - Futurism   Hitmakers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction – Book by Derek Thompson    Logan Paul: Dillon Danis has ‘has gone too far’ bringing Nina Agdal into fight promotion    Gavin Newsom Reflects On California’s Covid Approach: “We Would’ve Done Everything Differently”    Mind Pump #2125: Heal Like Wolverine: BPC 157 With Dr. William Seeds   TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep &amp; Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you.   TANK™ M1 Push Sled - Torque Fitness   Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!   MAPS Prime Pro Webinar   Kettlebell Kings Presents: Kettlebell Suitcase Carries – Kettlebells 4 Aesthetics    Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways To Optim

2166: The Pros & Cons of Naps, What to Do When Hard Work in the Gym isn’t Paying Off, How to Build Strong Hands & More (Listener Live Coaching)

What is a food sensitivity and how is it different than an allergy? (3:30)   The different types of immune responses, how they can affect the body, and the importance of choosing the right test. (4:50)   Why you must solve the root issue of WHY you are developing these issues and now just remove the food. (16:17)   Are gut issues more prevalent today than at any other time? (21:32)   Revealing the guy’s food sensitivity test results and how to read them. (24:08)   Doug. (25:12)   Adam. (27:31)   Justin. (30:36)   Sal. (35:49)   The impact of chronic stress on your gut wall. (42:58)   How to eliminate certain foods and how to ease them back into the diet through food challenges. (44:33)   How to get this test. (47:38)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Special Promotion: For Mind Pump listeners only, Equi.Life is offering $120 off their Food Sensitivity Test. Click here for the special deal.   For Mind Pump listeners only, join IHP and Equi.Life for 2 full days of live exhibitions, inspiring keynote discussions, and engaging expert panels at The Reimagining Health Summit on October 12-13 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Visit here and use code MINDPUMP to get $100 off!   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**    The Rain Barrel Effect: How a 6,000 Year Old Answer Holds the Secret to Finally Getting Well, Losing Weight & Feeling Alive Again! – Book by Stephen Cabral    Mind Pump #1230: Surviving & Thriving In A Toxic World With Max Lugavere    Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test   Complete Gut Bacteria and Parasite Test     Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   Featured Guest   Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram   Website    

2165: How To Address Your Food Sensitivities With Dr. Stephen Cabral

In this episode of Quah (Q &amp; A), Sal, Adam &amp; 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: Do you suffer from fatigue, brain fog, reduced athletic performance, flat muscles, chronic headaches, and/or lightheadedness? You might need to increase salt. (1:38)   Previewing ‘A Day in the Life’ featuring the Mind Pump employees. (13:03)   Two things that can help you survive if you have a wound. (21:09)   John Wick is a Mind Pump favorite. (26:55)   A popular medication that has been shown to DRAMATICALLY improve recovery. (30:24)   A conversation on the current state of the markets and the impact of creating 15-minute cities. (37:05)   Fun Facts with Justin: The Great Wall of China. (49:34)   Entera works! (52:42)   Shout out to An0maly. (56:14)   #ListenerLive question #1 - Would you recommend using creatine if I’m trying to cut weight for an upcoming jiu-jitsu tournament? (58:16)   #ListenerLive question #2 - How can I train for power and endurance and avoid the training that would give me big bulky muscles? (1:10:44)   #ListenerLive question #3 - Which exercises from MAPS Prime and Prime Pro would you recommend for front shoulder pain that occurs when reaching behind your back? (1:19:25)   #ListenerLive question #4 - Is there a certain level of strength where you could be lifting too heavy for it to be safe or good for you to go barefoot? (1:29:21)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com   For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump   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.**   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**    You Can Actually Use Ants to Stitch a Wound In the Wild - VICE   How Maggots Heal Wounds | Science | AAAS   DNP Steroid for Fat Burning, Weight Loss: What to Know - Healthline    Warren Buffett just dumped $8 billion of stocks (here&#39;s why ... - MSN    A 105-mile-long city will snake through the Saudi desert. Is that a good idea?    The Downsides of a 15-Minute City - Bloomberg    Two people detained for digging shortcut through Great Wall of China   Vivek Ramaswamy &amp; An0maly Discuss Controversies, Big Pharma &amp; Soros Scholarship    Dream Rare Podcast - An0maly Live Episodes! - YouTube   Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout**    Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges To Build Muscle &amp; Burn Fat   How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss &amp; an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV    Mind Pump #2125: Heal Like Wolverine: BPC 157 With Dr. William Seeds   MAPS Prime Pro Webinar   How to F

2164: The Truth About Becoming Muscle Bound, Ways to Fix Front Shoulder Pain, the Pros & Cons of Training Barefoot & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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: You may be struggling with weight loss because of bacteria! (1:39)   Another update from Sal on his latest Ketamine therapy session. (18:27)   Eight Sleep is on a whole other level! (42:45)   How the greatest hypertrophy gains within a rep come from the stretch portion. (49:44)   Shout out to Harmoine Stone. (53:42)   #Quah question #1 - What do you guys think about the Arnold Press? Many people say it's a waste of time. (55:10)   #Quah question #2 - How much of a calorie surplus should I be in for minimal fat gain but maximum muscle gain? (1:00:54)   #Quah question #3 - Barbell squats: Is there a best way? Toes pointed straight forward or out? (1:05:09)   #Quah question #4 - How would you say your relationship with your wives changed through their pregnancy and after having kids? I’m super excited for my husband and I to be moving towards that phase, but also nervous about how things may change. (1:09:30)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   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**   Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Save $150 on the Pod Cover.**   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**   Prolonged transfer of feces from the lean mice modulates gut microbiota in obese mice   Ketamine and Treatment-Resistant Depression    Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science Of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras   How To Do Chest Dips For A BIG Chest! - YouTube    Mind Pump #1122: How To Build An Impressive Chest   Harmonie Stone, LMFT   Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!   One Arm Arnold Press- Improve Shoulder Mobility & Development   Mind Pump #1950: Shoulder Building Masterclass   Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class   Mind Pump #2105: How To Become A Muscle Mommy   Mind Pump #2135: Barbell Squat Masterclass   Squat Secret! - How to Find Your Natural Squat Stance    Mind Pump #2092: How To Cultivate Amazing Relationships With Adam Lane Smith   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram   Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram

2163: The Pros & Cons of the Arnold Press, the Ideal Calorie Surplus to Maximize Muscle Growth While Minimizing Fat Gain, the Best Foot Position for the Barbell Squat & More

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eleven of the best supplements.   Why supplements are a COMPLETE waste of time if you are not looking at your exercise, diet, and sleep first. (1:04)   Fighting against the industry formula. (4:35)   Best for nutrient deficiencies. (13:00)   #1 - Multivitamin   #2 - Vitamin D3   #3 - Magnesium   #4 - Sodium   #5 – B12   Best for fitness, performance, and muscle building. (28:52)   #1 – Creatine   #2 – Protein powder   Best “weird” supplements for fitness. (35:45)   #1 - Ashwagandha   #2 - Turkesterone/ecdysterone   #3 - Cordyceps   #4 - Rhodiola   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**    Mind Pump #1717: Why Before & After Pictures Are Bullsh*T   Visit NED 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    New Study Finds Dietary Creatine Associated with Reduced Cancer Risk   Pros and Cons of Creatine – Mind Pump Blog    Mind Pump #1755: Insider Secrets Of The Supplement Industry With Mike Matthews    Are Any Supplements Worth The Cost? - Mind Pump Blog   Ashwagandha health benefits, dosage, safety, side effects ... - Examine   Ecdysteroids health benefits, dosage, safety, side effects ... - Examine   Ecdysteroids as non-conventional anabolic agent: performance enhancement by ecdysterone supplementation in humans   Cordyceps health benefits, dosage, safety, side effects, and ... - Examine   Rhodiola rosea for exercise performance and recovery - Examine   Rhodiola pre-conditioning reduces exhaustive exercise-induced myocardial injury of insulin resistant mice   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources    

2162: The Best Supplements You Can Take for Building Muscle, Performance & Health

In this episode of Quah (Q &amp; A), Sal, Adam &amp; 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 WORST strategies for long-term fat loss is to MOVE MORE and EAT LESS. (2:38)   One embarrassing moment. (25:22)   What has happened to the service industry these days? (29:45)   Parent hacks for flying with children, and the latest fun phase Adam and Sal’s sons are in. (33:34)   The reviews are in for the Mind Pump Performance Stack from Organifi. (42:30)   Walkie-talkies are still a thing! (46:15)   Connecting screen time usage with childhood development delays. (48:36)   Updating the audience on Dynasty and why EVERYONE should do it. (1:00:11)   Shout out to Nick Veasey X-Ray. (1:04:36)   #ListenerLive question #1 - Any suggestions on how I can improve the impact overtraining has had on my libido? (1:05:56)   #ListenerLive question #2 - Is it sustainable to continue to increase calories if I have a super high metabolism? I’ve started counting calories, trying to bulk, but for the life of me I can’t figure out my maintenance. (1:23:47)   #ListenerLive question #3 - Any advice on how to improve my squat strength? (1:36:20)   #ListenerLive question #4 - Any advice on how I can get my body in better shape for longevity purposes? (1:48:29)   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**   Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**    Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism    Mind Pump #1517: The No Cardio Way To Train Your Body To Burn Fat    Mind Pump #2110: Ozempic The Miracle Fat Loss Peptide: The Truth With Dr. William Seeds    Passengers onboard diarrhea plane share ordeal: ‘It was dribbled down the aisle, smelled horrible’    Lengthy screen time associated with childhood development delays   Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked   Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!    Mind Pump #1142: Nine Signs You Are Overtraining   TRANSCEND your goals! Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep &amp; Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE. Their online process and medical experts make it simple to find out what’s right for you.   Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum    Mind Pump #715: Mind Pump Goes Deep With Ben Pakulski    Mind Pump #2027: How To Improve Your Squat, Bench, And Deadlift Strength   Mind Pump #2135: Barbell Squat Masterclass    Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen Of The Best Foods For An Amazing Physique   Mind Pump #1605: How To Get Jacked On A Budget   Mind Pum

2161: Ways to Overcome Overeating as a Coping Mechanism, What to Do if Your Squat Is Not Progressing, How to Recover From Overtraining & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss six things to consider when tracking macros.   The three different types of macronutrients and their value. (3:38)   The value of tracking and who should NOT track. (7:21)   6 Ways to Count Your Macros the Right Way.   #1 - How to figure out your macros (mapsmacro.com, My Fitness Pal). (12:34)   #2 – Track protein only. (16:09)   #3 – Track fiber and protein only. (20:30)   Bonus: Prioritize whole foods first. (23:31)   #4 - Full macro tracking. (26:43)   #5 - Small meals vs. larger meals. (32:36)   #6 – Whole foods rule. (36:21)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   NCI’s Nutrition Coaching Summit is BACK this October 17th through the 21st. Exclusively for Mind Pump listeners, they are giving an exclusive 20% off! **Code MP20 at checkout**   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**    Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake   MAPS Macro Calculator   Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein    Calorie labels are often wildly inaccurate. Here’s how to prevent extra calories from derailing your diet.    Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen Of The Best Foods For An Amazing Physique   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources    

2160: Macro Counting Master Class

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: Your skin is often a reflection of your health. (1:50)   Why you're better off not knowing. (13:18)   The true origin of the obesity epidemic. (17:46)   The behavioral components behind viral trends. (22:49)   Adam and Justin update the audience on their recent food sensitivity test and the difficulty of avoiding intolerant foods. (29:39)   Where did you hide the gun? (44:29)   Weekend update with Mind Pump: Sal’s Truckee family trip, Justin and family on the sun, and Adam’s family trip to Park City. (46:49)   Shout out to P.D. Mangan. (57:25)   #ListenerLive question #1 - Am I missing out on anything by just using a hex bar and never learning to lift with a barbell? (58:39)   #ListenerLive question #2 - How do you program when you only have time to workout on specific days? (1:10:05)   #ListenerLive question #3 - How should you warm up if you're hypermobile? (1:26:38)   #ListenerLive question #4 - I am not sure how to get stronger in the gym after completing a MAPS program and not seeing strength gains. Any advice? (1:43:24)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com   Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout**   Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**   Over-the-counter mouthwash use and risk of pre-diabetes/diabetes   #2029 - Bill Maher - The Joe Rogan Experience | Podcast on Spotify    Mind Pump #1527: The 3 Step Solution To The Obesity Epidemic    Massachusetts teen dies after eating spicy tortilla chip   Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout**   Glyphosate Toxicity Test - equi.life   The Food Allergy Epidemic – Facts and Statistics    Shooting at White Sox game happened after woman hid gun in belly, per report    Burning Man begins massive cleanup after heavy rain muddied campgrounds   Mind Pump #1430: Why Everyone Should Deadlift    Mind Pump #2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time For An Effective Workout?   MAPS Prime Pro Webinar   The Dunphy Squat - YouTube   MAPS Symmetry     NCI x Mind Pump   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram   Bill Maher (@billmaher) Instagram   Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram   Mangan150 (@mangan150) Twitter   Adrian Bispham (@thefitlifelawyer) Instagram    

2159: How to Balance Strength Training With Cardio, the Dangers of Too Much Flexibility, What to Do When Your Workout Isn’t Working & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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: Scientific studies are NOT everything! (2:16)   PSA for all inspiring coaches and trainers. (21:49)   There is a HUGE difference between processed and whole meat. (23:26)   Kids say the darndest things. (25:45)   The sad state of Mitch McConnell. (34:55)   How to improve your mood with simple steps. (37:34)   Antidepressants and weight gain. (40:17)   Changing your behaviors to match your lifestyle. (45:37)   A conversation with Alex, the founder of Dynasty, on creating a living trust 100% free. (51:11)   Shout out to Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones on Netflix. (1:10:07)   #Quah question #1 - How do you find and maintain a neutral spine while doing conventional deadlifts? When (if ever) is it normal to see some lower or upper back rounding? (1:10:53)   #Quah question #2 - My right arm is weaker than my left & it affects my barbell curls in that my left doesn't feel fatigued at 8 reps while my right is struggling for form. Should I stay at a lower weight until my right arm catches up or switch to dumbbells? (1:18:02)   #Quah question #3 - Should you not increase the weight when performing a barbell back squat until you can go below 90 degrees? (1:22:10)   #Quah question #4 - If all of you had to do a different podcast, but it couldn’t be fitness-related, what would you talk about? (1:26:05)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   NCI’s Nutrition Coaching Summit is BACK this October 17th through the 21st. Exclusively for Mind Pump listeners, they are giving an exclusive 20% off! **Code MP20 at checkout**   Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**    Mind Pump #1825: Man Cheats Death & Builds Cold Plunge Business   Seven Countries Study - Wikipedia    Mitch McConnell rejects speculation about future amid concerns over health   Morning sunlight reduces length of hospitalization in bipolar depression   Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones - Netflix   Visit Daily Dose Meals for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order, excluding subscriptions.**   Create a Living Trust for free – in minutes! Dynasty Trusts | GetDynasty   Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order**   How To Hip Hinge Properly (Fix THIS!)    Mind Pump #1790: The Secret To An Attractive & Functional Body    Mind Pump #1535: Should You Squat Below Parallel?   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   Mike Boyle (@mbsc_online) Instagram   Jolene Brighten (@drjolenebrighten) Instagram   Father Steve Grunow (@fatherstevegrunow) Instagram    

2158: The Dangers of Back Rounding When Deadlifting, What to Do When One Arm Is Weaker Than the Other, the Importance of Getting Below 90 Degrees When Squatting & More

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven things to consider when using cardio to lose weight.   How to use cardio the RIGHT way for fat and weight loss. (2:20)   Why cardio is a terrible method to lose body fat as your primary method of training. (4:23)   Seven Effective Ways of Using Cardio as a Weight Loss Tool   #1 - Use cardio for stamina. (14:46)   #2 - Strength training to support metabolism. (19:49)   #3 - HIIT is strength training cardio. (22:44)   #4 - Use cardio for health. (26:51)   #5 - Do what you enjoy. (30:28)   #6 - Diet tips. (35:44)   #7 - PRACTICE THE SKILL OF CARDIO. (40:35)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   For Mind Pump listeners only, join IHP and Equi.Life for 2 full days of live exhibitions, inspiring keynote discussions, and engaging expert panels at The Reimagining Health Summit on October 12-13 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Visit here and use code MINDPUMP to get $100 off!   Special Promotion: MAPS Cardio 50% off! **Code DOCARDIO at checkout**    Mind Pump # 1845: How To Do Cardio & Not Lose Muscle   Mind Pump # 1697: HIIT Training Doesn’t Work (Unless You Follow These Steps)    For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump    Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog    What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? – Mind Pump Blog   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned  Grace Barga (@gracebarga) Instagram

2157: Using Cardio as a Weight Loss Tool

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: TAKE IT SLOW when it comes to starting your fitness & health journey. (2:38)   Creating a language around pager codes, texting with your wife, and overreaching parents. (14:14)   Being in denial with food intolerances. (28:33)   Mind Pump’s take on Vivek Ramaswamy. (35:53)   Fantasy Football, Dungeons and Dragons for jocks. (41:35)   The terpene effect from Ned. (45:56)   Sal’s favorite peptide stacks. (52:29)   Shout out to Illuminatibot. (57:54)   #ListenerLive question #1 - With the idea that cardio sends an endurance signal to the body that could conflict with the strength-building signal, at what point would the intensity level of walking shift from recovery and healthy movement to cardio? (1:00:51)   #ListenerLive question #2 - Would you recommend peptides for amenorrhea and osteoporosis to avoid HRT (hormone replacement therapy)? (1:13:43)   #ListenerLive question #3 – Can you pinpoint the source of my eating drive and path to go next? (1:28:49)   #ListenerLive question #4 - What advice would you guys give me to help me grow as a person (work-life balance, finding purpose, developing relationships), financially, and aesthetically? (1:41:10)   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 NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!   September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**    Mind Pump #1385: How To Start Your Fitness & Fat Loss Journey   Watch Untold: Hall of Shame | Netflix Official Site   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.   Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP15 at checkout for 15% discount**    MP Holistic Health    Mind Pump #2010: Seven Reasons Your Workout Isn’t Working    Mind Pump #1915: How To Re-Ignite Your Metabolism   The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram   illuminatibot (@iluminatibot) Twitter    

2156: Ways to Avoid Muscle Loss From Cardio, the Best Way to Reverse Osteoporosis, Tips to Get a Ravenous Appetite Under Control & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with the Glute Guy, Bret Contreras.  His strategy for not charging his clients. (2:30) The creation of the ‘glute guy’. (10:04) The fabrication of a study. (16:15) Breaking down the recent study on hip thrusts and barbell squats eliciting similar muscle hypertrophy. (33:27) The benefits of the sumo deadlift for building the butt. (50:28) Respecting integrity over clicks in the fitness industry. (58:13) Your knowledge is a pie chart. (1:04:57) The wisdom from the older generations. (1:09:00) Hitting PRs and getting stronger in the process. (1:15:43) Using the incline bench to build the chest. (1:19:06) His take on isometric training for building muscle. (1:20:45) You’re missing out if you’re myopic. (1:29:08) The lost wisdom of old-timey athletes. (1:47:25) How much training is necessary to maintain muscle and strength? (1:51:24) His annoyance with the current state of social media. (2:00:30)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  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** "Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Promo code MINDPUMP23 at checkout for 15% off your first order!"   September Promotion:  MAPS Symmetry  |  RGB Bundle  50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout** BC Strength - The world's best glute training products by Bret 'Glute Guy’ Contreras Hip thrust and back squat training elicit similar gluteus muscle hypertrophy and transfer similarly to the deadlift THIS Is The BEST Side Butt Exercise! Effect of 8 weeks of free-weight and machine-based strength training on strength and power performance Will Flexing make you Bigger? Posing for Muscle Growth  Positions of Flexion and the Rep-Range-Overlap Technique MAPS Old Time Strength  Muscle Fiber Splitting Is a Physiological Response to Extreme Loading in Animals  How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle?  Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube  Mind Pump Free Resources  Featured Guest/People Mentioned  Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Brad Schoenfeld, PhD (@bradschoenfeldphd) Instagram Paul Carter | Hypertrophy | Education (@liftrunbang1) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Chris Beardsley (@chrisabeardsley) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram

2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras

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.  Danica Patrick is a fan of Mind Pump! (18:36) Finding purpose and scaling out. (23:02) Going down the Lego rabbit hole. (28:38) The guy’s new favorite item from Vuori. (34:33) The summer COVID surge. (35:30) A big red flag in Mind Pump’s backyard. (39:02) The importance of sodium for a person consuming an unprocessed diet. (41:48) Fun Facts with Justin: Robert the Doll. (45:24) Shout out to Danica Patrick. (48:45) #ListenerLive question #1 - What is the best approach and way to train post-partum? (50:00) #ListenerLive question #2 - What’s a realistic rate of progression to hit specific numbers I’m aiming for? (1:04:01) #ListenerLive question #3 - What are the best exercises to build your butt? (1:18:11) #ListenerLive question #4 - What’s the best way to approach a deload week? (1:30:44)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Vuori Clothing 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 September Promotion: MAPS Symmetry | RGB Bundle 50% off! **Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout**  Mind Pump #1922: Fatphobia & Other Lies That Are Keeping You Fat, Unhealthy & Sick Paper drinking straws may be harmful and may not be better for the environment than plastic versions Danica Patrick Pretty Intense Podcast with Sal Watch At Home With The Furys | Netflix Official Site Die With Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life – Book by Bill Perkins From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Book by Arthur C. Brooks  Complete guide to Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood  House Republicans raise alarm over illegal China lab that researched COVID in California Robert The Doll, The Toy That's Haunted Key West For 100 Years Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! **Save $150 on the Pod Cover.**  Mind Pump #1882: How To Safely Train After Having A Baby MAPS Old Time Strength  Is it Harder to Put on Muscle as You Age? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2065: Glute Masterclass  Mind Pump #1785: Why Most Women Fail At Developing Their Butt Comparison of muscle hypertrophy following 6-month of continuous and periodic strength training  Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube  Mind Pump Free Resources  People Mentioned  Danica Patrick (@danicapatrick) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Mark Wahlberg (@markwahlberg) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram   

2154: Ways to Jump-Start Gains After Hitting a Plateau, Using Deload Weeks to Build More Muscle, What to Do to Build an Amazing Butt After Age 40 & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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: STOP talking about your genetics and ACCEPT the things you CAN control. (2:01) Why things that come easy for you isn’t a better life. (11:45) Challenging moments as a father. (15:09) How our parents were working with what they had. (24:06) The Mind Pump X State & Liberty giveaway! (33:40) The untold brilliance of Victor Conte. (39:54) Can Disney potentially lose the copyright to Mickey Mouse?! (45:04) The euphoric feeling from the Peak Performance stack from Organifi. (50:32) The search for the Loch Ness Monster. (56:33) Shout out to the Scranton Stranglers. (59:40) #Quah question #1 - Favorite exercise and drills to activate your glutes? (1:01:37) #Quah question #2 - What tips and advice do you have for the behind-the-head barbell shoulder press? (1:05:25) #Quah question #3 - Which of your programs is suited to perform during pregnancy? (1:12:24) #Quah question #4 - How do you train yourself on the skill of running again? (1:15:59)  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**  August Promotion:  MAPS Anabolic Advanced  50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout** Mind Pump #1877: Obesity, It’s Not Your Genetics  Do Genetics Play A Role In How Much Muscle You Can Build? - Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump Rentals – Utah Property Watch Untold: Hall of Shame | Netflix Official Site State & Liberty X Mind Pump Giveaway!  Disney could soon lose exclusive rights to Mickey Mouse For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump  Largest Search for Loch Ness Monster is Using Volunteers for Scientific Study of Britain's Largest Lake This Week Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Mind Pump #2065: Glute Masterclass  Mind Pump #1745: How To Pack On Muscle To Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts How To Behind The Neck Press Properly! (ADVANCED LIFTERS ONLY!) Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level  Mind Pump #1375: How To Train Before, During & After Pregnancy The Running Revolution: How to Run Faster, Farther, and Injury-Free--for Life  Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube  Mind Pump Free Resources  People Mentioned  Scranton Stranglers (@thescrantonstranglersmusic) Instagram Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

2153: The Best Ways to Kick-Start Glute Growth, Tips for the Behind the Head Shoulder Press, How to Train During Pregnancy & More

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five ways to encourage friends and family to start working out.  Why this is the most challenging thing to do. (1:52) How can I be effective? (6:37) The two challenges that could come up if you don’t do this right. (9:22) Five Strategies to Convince Friends & Family to Work Out. #1 - Be the example. (10:19) #2 - Invite them to hang out/work out. (17:16) #3 - Validate them. (24:46) #4 - Invite them over for a cooked meal. (33:06) #5 - Talk about your challenges around fitness. (38:01)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!  August Promotion:  MAPS Anabolic Advanced  50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout**  Mind Pump #1712: How To Get A Friend Or Family Member Started With Resistance Training  Mind Pump #1385: How To Start Your Fitness & Fat Loss Journey  Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube  Mind Pump Free Resources  People Mentioned  Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram

2152: How to Convince Friends & Family to Work Out

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.

2151: What to Do if the Gym Makes You Feel Anxious, the Best Way to Train to Become a Muscle Mommy, How to Overcome Stress Eating & More (Listener Live Coaching)

Why PRs are awesome to aim for, why you should chase them, but how to do it the RIGHT way! (1:33) The dark side of PR culture. (3:21) What a healthy relationship with PRs looks like. (5:31) The benefits of chasing performance-based goals over aesthetic goals. (6:27) Why PRs are great. (9:19) When PRs go bad. (20:54) Best PR types. (31:45) Challenge yourself today with MAPS Old Time Strength. (44:33)  Related Links/Products Mentioned  Mind Pump Listeners can take advantage of this 50% OFF offer from Equi.Life and get their own at-home glyphosate toxicity test kit here today!  Special Launch Promotion:  MAPS Old Time Strength  for $80 Off (Retail $177, Includes 2 eBooks: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets, PLUS Jay Campbell’s Living a Fully Optimized Life.  30 Day money back guarantee // Ends Sunday, August 27th. **Code OLD80 at checkout**  August Promotion:  MAPS Anabolic Advanced  50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout**  Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog  Exercise For More Than Just Aesthetics – Mind Pump Blog  How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog  Mind Pump #2142: Maximum Strength, Stamina & Grit: The 3 Components Of Strength  Mind Pump #2145: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets  Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube  Mind Pump Free Resources

2150: Why You Should Aim For PR’s for Maximum Results

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: Creatine is probably the healthiest supplement you can take. (2:02)  A.I. is now creating the playbook to make free valuable products. (14:41)  At what point will the guys have to sell or patent their likeness? (22:32)  Speculating on the potential return of masks and lockdowns. (28:30)  Sal latest ketamine therapy experience. (41:48)  Sal’s will start needing to hide his Caldera. (45:07)  Shout out to Grace Barga. (46:11)  #ListenerLive question #1 - Could creatine damage your kidneys? (48:05)  #ListenerLive question #2 - Any advice or feedback on hormones, nutrition, and a fitness program? I’m a fit female who has lost her period and is unhappy with my weight. (1:06:43)  #ListenerLive question #3 - How do you know how many calories you are supposed to be taking in when you take into consideration your activity level? Do you consume that number of calories on training days as well as rest days? (1:25:08)  #ListenerLive question #4 – I wanted to provide some constructive feedback on implementing MAPS Symmetry for high school students and say thank you for the amazing programming. (1:51:25)  Related Links/Products Mentioned   Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email:  live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout**  Special Launch Promotion:  MAPS Old Time Strength  for $80 Off (Retail $177, Includes 2 eBooks: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets, PLUS Jay Campbell’s Living a Fully Optimized Life.  30 Day money back guarantee // Ends Sunday, August 27th. **Code OLD80 at checkout**  August Promotion:  MAPS Anabolic Advanced  50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout**  New Study Finds Dietary Creatine Associated with Reduced Cancer Risk  The IRS Is Warning Small Business Owners to Watch Out for This Scam  Mind Pump #2050: Post Pandemic Trauma: The Medicine Was Worse Than The Disease With Kevin Bass  The Mask Mandates Did Nothing. Will Any Lessons Be Learned? Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout**  MP Holistic Health  Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps To Determine Your Ideal Caloric Intake Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! MAPS Symmetry  Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube  Mind Pump Free Resources  People Mentioned  Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Tai Lopez (@tailopez) Instagram Kevin Bass (@kevinnbass) Twitter Grace Barga (@gracebarga) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

2149: The Risk of Kidney Damage From Creatine, Ways to Overcome a Lost Menstrual Cycle, Getting to the Bottom of Unexplained Weight Gain & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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: Sodium is your friend! (2:10)   Sal shares his experience sending his son off to college. (10:54)   The growing wealth gap in this country. (22:18)   Big business loves regulations. (34:07)   The challenge numbers are already coming in for the latest MAPS Program, Old Time Strength. (40:50)   The Monterey Zoo, the Bay Area’s hidden gem. (44:44)   Mind Pump’s Butcher Box staples. (53:46)   Shout out to the Monterey Zoo. (55:51)   #Quah question #1 - If I don't care how long it takes for me to reach my weight loss goals (-15lbs of fat), how long should my cut/reverse diet cycles be? (57:00)   #Quah question #2 - I know you mention eating whole foods which is something I strive for and tell my clients to aim for. However, it feels like this then causes categories of food to be eliminated. (Ex. - gluten, bread, pasta flour - Not wholefoods. Same with Dairy.) What falls under the umbrella of “whole” natural foods according to you guys? (1:00:42)   #Quah question #3 - Can you mix creatine in with things ahead of time, such as in your overnight oats? (1:07:07)   #Quah question #4 - Adam once said in a very old episode that he thinks marriage should be a lease, where each partner agrees to renew their contract every few years. I was wondering if his thoughts have changed now that he is married? (1:09:45)   Related Links/Products Mentioned   For a limited time only, Mind Pump listeners get a free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump   Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!   Special Launch Promotion: MAPS Old Time Strength for $80 Off (Retail $177, Includes 2 eBooks: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets, PLUS Jay Campbell’s Living a Fully Optimized Life.  30 Day money back guarantee // Ends Sunday, August 27th. **Code OLD80 at checkout**   August Promotion: MAPS Anabolic Advanced 50% off! **Code AUGUST50 at checkout**   The Surprising Benefits of Salt for Strength Athletes | BarBend   Watch At Home With The Furys | Netflix Official Site   All-In Podcast - E142: "Rich Men North of Richmond" hits #1, upward mobility, real estate capital crunch, Trump RICO   Vivek Ramaswamy | Club Random with Bill Maher - YouTube   Painkiller - Netflix   Telemarketers | Official Website for the HBO Original    Mind Pump #2145: Forgotten Muscle & Strength Building Secrets   Monterey Zoo | Monterey's Newest Adventure   Watch Tiger 24 | Netflix   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**    New Study Finds Dietary Creatine Associated with Reduced Cancer Risk   Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube   Mind Pump Free Resources   People Mentioned   Monterey Zoo (@montereyzoo) Instagram    

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