Episodes

  • 2474: You Won't Build Muscle or Burn Fat Unless You Do This First (Listener Live Coaching

    2474: You Won't Build Muscle or Burn Fat Unless You Do This First (Listener Live Coaching
    Nov 23 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: You will not burn fat or build muscle unless you do this one thing first. (1:45) The importance and value of trainers. (17:12) Strategies for trainers to retain clients during the holiday season. (21:35) More disturbing data on the loneliness epidemic. (25:06) When your kids ask you questions about having a girlfriend. (32:44) The best surgeons play video games. (38:20) Expanding your mind with Brain.fm. (42:39) Don’t mess with people’s kids! (45:41) Don’t trust everything you read. (47:52) Checking people with power and hope for America. (49:18) Shout out to Mind Pump Kyle! (56:45) #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I use the same philosophy training with bands, as I would with free weights? (57:42) #ListenerLive question #2 – When I finish Split should I run another high-volume program since I've responded so well to it? Or should I change things up and give my body a break and do a MAPS 15 advance, or just challenge myself differently with Anabolic Advanced? (1:09:01) #ListenerLive question #3 – I am wondering how much my steps should play a factor in my workout? (1:19:42) #ListenerLive question #4 – Knowing that I am coming from this place of having a slow metabolism from overdoing cardio, do I stay the course with my own strength training programming or is there something else I can do to speed up my metabolism? (1:32:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Kreatures of Habit: Meal One for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Black Friday Deals: 30% off site wide for first orders, including subscription orders. Sale is live from November 22nd - November 27th. ** Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** EARLY ACCESS to Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire Sunday December 1st. ** Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5 day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. Mind Pump #2060: Maximize Fat Loss With Continuous Glucose Monitors: Kara Collier Train the Trainer Webinar Series What is Causing Our Epidemic of Loneliness and How Can We Fix It? The impact of video games on training surgeons in the 21st century Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Bone Broth Protein – BOGO – Buy one get one free! The discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2080: Get Jacked With Bands! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users can select their choice between a whole turkey, turkey breast, or ham in their first box + $20 off ** Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Adeel Khan, MD (@dr.akhan) Instagram Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram
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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • 2473: Being Sedentary is Deadly (Listener Coaching)

    2473: Being Sedentary is Deadly (Listener Coaching)
    Nov 22 2024

    • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Being sedentary is deadly. (2:33)

    • Why we lose function as we age. (15:03)

    • What Adam is doing to address his most recent injuries. (18:44)

    • Creatine as a sleep supplement. (25:28)

    • Adam’s new protein shake hack. (30:35)

    • The grossest meal the guys have made. (34:14)

    • The gummy trend is real! (38:14)

    • Patience wins. (42:20)

    • Shout out to Premiere Spine & Sport. (54:08)

    • #Quah question #1 – How do you know if you're doing enough cardio to kill muscle gains? (55:57)

    • #Quah question #2 – I’ve always wondered why if to maintain muscle you need to do a lot less, like 1/7-1/9 of the volume, but then why do bodybuilding competitors always do so much volume in prep to maintain their muscle? (59:01)

    • #Quah question #3 – How can you stay consistent in a calorie deficit when you struggle with binging at night? (1:02:55)

    • #Quah question #4 – How do I jumpstart my appetite? It seems like I'm never hungry and most days I go without eating much. How do I fix that? (1:06:43)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Save up to $1,000 on a new Joovv system. Plus, 0% financing is available with payments starting as little as $34 a month! **

    • Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Free harmony & ceramic container w/ any 2 pouches. **

    • Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Up to 35% off Select Peptide Bundles now through Nov. 30th! **

    • EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. **

    • Sitting is the new smoking: 'Truly a silent killer'

    • Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV

    • Common questions and misconceptions about creatine supplementation: what does the scientific evidence really show?

    • Visit JOYMODE for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order**

    • How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle?

    • How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    People Mentioned

    • Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram

    • Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram

    • Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram

    • Premiere Spine & Sport (@premiere_spine_sport) Instagram
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 2472: Four Fat Loss Supplements That ACTUALLY Work

    2472: Four Fat Loss Supplements That ACTUALLY Work
    Nov 21 2024

    Four Fat Loss Supplements That ACTUALLY Work

    • The top-selling category of supplements is fat-burning supplements. (1:10)

    • Explaining the fat loss process. (3:30)

    • Supplements for fat burning are broken down into three categories. (7:44)

    • The two most effective ways fat burners work. (12:21)

    • Four Fat Loss Supplements That ACTUALLY Work:

    • #1 - Protein powder (build more muscle to speed up metabolism). (15:09)

    • #2 - Caffeine (to help with increased movement). (17:52)

    • #3 - Ashwagandha (to help the adaptation process). (20:12)

    • #4 - Creatine (muscle building to speed up metabolism). (22:33)

    • Questions:

    • Can supplements really make a big difference in fat loss? (25:01)

    • Can a multivitamin help with fat loss? (26:57)

    • How low should I bring my calories for fat loss? (28:54)

    • Is it true that my sleep plays a role in fat loss? (31:58)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • 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**

    • EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. **

    • Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism

    • Mind Pump #1387: Turning Your Body Into a Fat-Burning Machine

    • Mind Pump #1830: Five Steps to Determine Your ideal Caloric Intake

    • Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV

    • Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources
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    35 mins
  • 2471: Three Reasons Why You Won't Lose Fat if You Eat Out (Listener Live Coaching)

    2471: Three Reasons Why You Won't Lose Fat if You Eat Out (Listener Live Coaching)
    Nov 20 2024

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

    • Mind Pump Fit Tip: if you want to get lean DON’T eat out. (2:23)

    • Turkeyflation! (12:28)

    • How Mind Pump does Thanksgiving. (16:00)

    • Not a shout-out. (20:19)

    • Adam updates the audience on his workout challenges and most recent body fat test. (22:54)

    • When your training behaviors manifest in your children’s actions. (40:48)

    • Don’t mess around with wild animals. (45:21)

    • Low-calorie AMAZING hot chocolate. (49:14)

    • Justin’s staple Christmas cocktail. (51:20)

    • Shout out to Jade’s Café! (52:33)

    • #ListenerLive question #1 – What is your experience with TRT and are there any good alternatives to TRT that might have fewer side effects? (54:32)

    • #ListenerLive question #2 – Do I need to be concerned about the number if my body composition is healthy and I have no negative side effects? (1:08:44)

    • #ListenerLive question #3 – What can I be doing to help increase the power, speed, and height of my kicks? (1:30:01)

    • #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on getting leads at my new personal training business? (1:41:41)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

    • Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users can select their choice between a whole turkey, turkey breast, or ham in their first box + $20 off **

    • 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

    • EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase – 10 entries, Program purchase – 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) – 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. **

    • Calorie labels are often wildly inaccurate. Here’s how to prevent extra calories from derailing your diet.

    • Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV

    • Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout**

    • Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale!

    • Mind Pump Fitness Coaching

    • Mind Pump #2465: How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    People Mentioned

    • Benjamin Kendrick (@kendrick_bbq) Instagram

    • Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram

    • Jade's Cafe (@jadescafe) Instagram

    • Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • 2470: Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona

    2470: Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona
    Nov 18 2024

    Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona

    • Don’s first impression of Sal, and how their relationship was built. (2:01)

    • Building and inspiring other people. (5:47)

    • Gym culture then and now. (10:38)

    • Challenging moments early on. (13:50)

    • The differences in the club industry. (20:14)

    • Empowering the fitness professional through culture. (30:22)

    • How do we keep the RIGHT people? (32:58)

    • Attracting the best talent and bringing mixed martial arts to the masses. (42:59)

    • Merging Social and Brick & Mortar. (47:12)

    • The goal moving forward. (55:37)

    • Nailing the 4 F’s: Faith, family, fitness, and finances. (57:51)

    • Aging like fine wine. (1:00:39)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Fitness and Nutrition Bundle – Buy CPT get CNC Free! ** Code MPMFNB at checkout **

    • EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. **

    • Mind Pump #2465: How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer

    • Mind Pump #1390: The State of the Gym Industry with UFC Gym President Adam Sedlack

    • Mind Pump #1525: The Death of the Gym Industry?: A Reality Check With UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlack

    • UFC Gym and Alta Global Launch Gym Programs in Costa Mesa & Huntington Beach, California: Part of a Global Rollout to 150+ UFC Gyms

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned

    • Don Cardona (@dc.fit1) Instagram

    • Adam Sedlack (@ceoufcgym) Instagram

    • Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 2469: Compound Before Isolation Lifts are the Best, Except When They're Not (Listener Live Coaching)

    2469: Compound Before Isolation Lifts are the Best, Except When They're Not (Listener Live Coaching)
    Nov 16 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Compound before isolation lifts are the best, except when they're not. (2:04) The buzz around the Park City house giveaway. (13:47) The movies that represent the four founders. (15:25) Kids say and do the darndest things. (22:52) Leaning into your kid's passions. (27:55) Exercise and mental health for children. (31:04) Maximizing opportunities through innovation. (34:34) Forever chemicals and what they are most strongly connected to. (38:28) Organifi’s top sellers. (40:19) Toddlers and ultra-processed foods. (42:30) Highlighting gym owners doing things the right way. (45:22) Shout out to Chris Ellis! (52:11) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I approach my training and nutrition going forward, as I’m looking to transition from competitive sports to powerlifting/bodybuilding? (52:55) #ListenerLive question #2 – I am trying to bulk but feel like I’m just getting fat. What am I doing wrong? (1:09:42) #ListenerLive question #3 – Which of your programs would you recommend to someone who wants to be consistent, but is terrified of injuring themselves? (1:21:43) #ListenerLive question #4 – Why am I still hungry? Do I need to bump my calories even more? (1:31:39) 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 for 20% off. ** 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. ** EARLY ACCESS to Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday December 1st. ** Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5 day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. Mind Pump’s First Ever Luxury Destination Childhood Physical Fitness as a Predictor of Cognition and Mental Health in Adolescence: The PANIC Study Mind Pump #2277: The Five Best Sports for Kids In Japan, walking and driving now generate electricity Toddlers Get Half Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Food, Says Study Santa Cruz Power Fitness, A Fit Community 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 Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #091: Adam’s Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 1 Update Mind Pump #095: Adam’s Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 2 Update Mind Pump #099: Adam’s Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 3 Update Mind Pump #103: Adam’s Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 4 Update Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump 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. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chris Ellis (@chris_ellis_ifbb_pro) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • 2468: Training for Looks Vs. Training for Health & Fitness (Listener Coaching)

    2468: Training for Looks Vs. Training for Health & Fitness (Listener Coaching)
    Nov 15 2024
    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: Training for looks vs training for health & fitness. (2:23) Doug’s skincare routine. (25:03) That one time Justin s*** the bed. (26:23) Spiritual physics. (33:42) Future race car drivers. (40:45) The future of energy. (47:00) Mind Pump’s Black Friday sale is on! (52:25) Using the cold plunge as a pre-workout. (54:10) Shout out to Venture Church. (57:58) #Quah question #1 – Is there an alternative to Turkish get-ups that work the same muscles/movement patterns in less time? (58:43) #Quah question #2 – For a freshly postpartum mama who has been cleared to workout again, which 3 programs would you recommend (in order) to start and progress through? Assuming little to no workouts happened during pregnancy. (1:01:03) #Quah question #3 – How important is getting 10k steps if you also worked out the same day? (1:03:26) #Quah question #4 – Are chiropractors legit? What are the benefits and cons? (1:05:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order. All November long, you can get 15% off every Plunge on the site. ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. ** Mind Pump #2412: The 5 Worst Fitness Mistakes Damaging Your Overall Health & Longevity Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1995: Seven Reasons Your Favorite Fitness Influencer is Unhealthy Google and Kairos sign nuclear reactor deal with aim to power AI Mind Pump’s First Ever Luxury Destination Home - Venture Christian Church - Los Gatos, CA 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** How To Do A Turkish Get-Up – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1375: How to Train Before, During & After Pregnancy Ask Health: What Are the Benefits of Walking 8,000 Steps a Day? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 2467: Get Jacked & Ripped in 5 Steps (Must do in this order!)

    2467: Get Jacked & Ripped in 5 Steps (Must do in this order!)
    Nov 14 2024

    Get Jacked & Ripped in 5 Steps (Must do in this order!)

    • Get Jacked & Ripped in 5 Steps. (1:35)

    • #1 - Lift weights to get strong. (4:18)

    • #2 - Reverse diet. (12:58)

    • #3 - Walk daily after meals. (21:21)

    • #4 - Cut calories. (25:27)

    • #5 - Add cardio. (28:37)

    • Questions:

    • Does cardio hurt muscle building? (30:45)

    • What is the best food for reverse dieting? (33:42)

    • Will I gain body fat on a reverse diet? (35:01)

    • Can I get leaner while building muscle? (36:18)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Black Friday promotion. Use the code MINDPUMP which will provide up to $600 off the Pod 4 Ultra when bundled. Currently ship to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia **

    • EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. **

    • Mind Pump #2462: How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season

    • Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism

    • Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up

    • Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? | MIND PUMP

    • Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking

    • Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources
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    40 mins