Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Should Women Train and Diet Differently from Men? What makes women physically different than men? (1:19) What are some of the considerations you take when training a female? (4:26) Should Women Train and Diet Differently from Men? Diet. (6:59) Training. (12:58) Aesthetics. (16:22) Supplements. (20:45) Special considerations. (22:45) Individual variance trumps everything. (25:16) Questions: Should I train differently based on my cycle? (29:22) Should I take more calcium for osteoporosis risk? (31:53) Best way to exercise while pregnant? (34:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Muscle Mommy | MAPS Starter 50% off! ** Code FEMALE50 at checkout ** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No Code for 5% Discount gets automatically applied at checkout. ** Mind Pump #2040: Balancing Female Hormones With Dr. Becky Campbell and Dr. Krystal Hohn Mind Pump #2340: The Ultimate Muscle Mommy Workout Program Mind Pump #2345: The

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 5 superfoods trainers LOVE for their clients. (2:09) What actually causes muscle growth? (21:23) Sal’s weekly training update. (25:53) Justin’s Road to 315. (29:23) Signs of overreaching. (32:58) Attracting high-end health clients. (35:41) Red light to reduce sunburns. (38:20) Super mom! (41:18) Conceptional vs. reality. (44:46) E-bikes are the move. (48:04) One of the BEST supplements for blue-collar workers. (51:45) Vitamin D and hormones. (54:27) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I change my workouts accordingly without overtraining during this cut, all while trying to help with my hip mobility issues and SI joint pain? (1:00:42)  #ListenerLive question #2 – I successfully implemented a reverse diet alongside MAPS Split, starting from a low of 1700 calories. Now that I've completed phase 3, should I repeat MAPS Split in a caloric deficit, or transition to MAPS Ana

The Secret to Raising Mentally Strong Kids in a Fragile World with Jen Cohen The reasoning behind her latest Ted talk. (2:02) Characteristics of a “gentle” parent. (4:52) Why aren’t parents letting their kids struggle? (7:51) The two things that have CRUSHED mental resilience in kids. (11:37) The barrier to entry to date a person is so low. (18:11) How kids mimic what they see. (20:22) Building life skills through challenge. (22:08) If you have too many options, you end up with nothing. (25:20) Sports and kids: The good, the bad, and the ugly. (27:33) Creating a ‘Lord of the Flies’ scenario with our kids. (34:47) The root of ‘woke’ culture. (38:59) How to avoid your kids feeling isolated as a parent. (47:58) Alarming statistics in our current culture. (50:41) There is a light at the end of the tunnel. (54:55) Allowing your children to overcome challenges in an age-appropriate way. (1:01:51) Have traditional values around gender roles played a part in these issues? (1:06:25) T

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Build a big round butt in 30 days by following these 6 steps. (1:48) Creatine and depression. (24:19) Sal’s weekly training update. (27:13) Justin’s Road to 315. (30:31) The meaningful lessons sports provide. (37:30) Music’s effect on athletic performance. (42:57) Mind Pump’s current music playlist. (48:39) An update on Callum Ferris. (53:45) #ListenerLive question #1 – My typical meal consists of just protein and vegetables—usually steak or chicken with broccoli and grilled onions. In this case, how crucial is it to prioritize eating protein before vegetables? (55:15) #ListenerLive question #2 – What is the significance of 3 sets vs 2? Would it be better to cut the weight down vs cutting a set? (1:06:44) #ListenerLive question #3 – How often should I be changing my programming?  When do I know I should be changing my programming? (1:12:13) #ListenerLive question #4 – Do you g

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: Lose 12 lbs. of fat in 2 easy steps! (1:49) An alcoholism protective gene. (26:59) The history of hysteria. (30:32) Is there any truth to ‘period’ training? (35:32) Increase collagen production in your skin with GHK-CU. (38:07) DNA and God. (40:05) Community is undervalued. (43:18) #Quah question #1 – Some of my favorite influencer athletes seem to maintain a shredded look all of the time. Is this realistic? (57:03) #Quah question #2 – I just had knee replacement surgery, and now I’m having trouble with my quads not firing. Are there any priming exercises I can do to help me with this? (1:01:37) #Quah question #3 – If you're starting as a personal trainer but want to work online, should you work at a gym at least part-time to get hands-on experience with people? (1:03:35) #Quah question #4 – Is it normal f

 15 Minutes for Gains and Fat Loss How little it takes to reap most of the benefits of strength training. (1:16) Adaptation vs. recovery. (5:21) 15 Minutes to Build Muscle & Incredible Results with Strength Training. #1 - 90 minutes a week takes you very far. (7:46) #2 - Small daily workouts are easier to manage with time. (9:33) #3 - Less “damage” done from missed workouts. (13:25) #4 - Strength builds best without fatigue. (16:06) #5 - Easier for habit building/consistency. (20:41) #6 - Covers major movement patterns. (23:01) #7 - Use a suspension trainer or free weights. (26:03) Questions: Don’t I need to sweat and get sore for the best results? (27:39) Is 15 minutes a day all I need for activity? (29:41) Does diet matter as well? (30:19) Would this work for advanced trainees? (31:37) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS 15 Minutes 50% off! ** Code 15HALFOFF at checkout ** Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also, try the new

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 7 attributes of a great leader. (2:09) Ginseng, the master adaptogen. (43:27) The guy’s frustration with the current state of the trainer space. (45:57) The differences between farmed vs wild-caught salmon. (52:25) #ListenerLive question #1 – Why does NASM recommend static stretching before resistance training if it turns on your parasympathetic nervous system? You guys say not to do any static stretching before your workout. (56:19) #ListenerLive question #2 – I’ve recently hit a plateau despite staying consistent with workouts and diet. I understand from your podcasts that sometimes increasing calories for 2-3 weeks can help break through a plateau. The problem is that I am on a GLP-1, my appetite is still low, and I can’t comfortably increase my intake much. Do you have any other suggestions or strategies to help break this plateau, considering my situation? (1:08:46) #ListenerLive

Dr. Stephen Cabral How your hormones are connected to your circadian rhythm and sleep. (2:15) The differences between a cortisol and blood test. (3:24) The function of cortisol. (5:32) The most common lab results from this test. (8:12) Can someone develop cortisol resistance? (15:03) His recommended methods to apply for night shift workers. (20:45) Signs your catabolic hormones are taking over. (23:15) Can inappropriate levels of hormones promote visceral body fat? (23:57) Why it’s important to monitor your blood sugar. (25:47) PSA for the guys on TRT. (29:31) Revealing the guy’s Sex Hormones & Adrenals test results. Sal. (34:05) Justin. (38:47) Adam. (42:56) Doug. (48:25) How often should you test your hormones after the recommended protocols? (51:00) How they are using AI and what it means for the future. (54:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned For a limited time, Mind Pump listeners can test their sex hormones & adrenals at home! Visit here for HALF OFF! ** In

Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to build the perfect fitness routine. (1:45) ‘Panning’ for gold. (20:02) What a way to sell a book! (21:42) Are cold plunges sabotaging your muscle gains? (25:38) Caldera has hair products now! (28:45) The effectiveness of minimal strength training in building strength. (32:17) An update on Sal’s exercise with submitting. (37:07) Are men stronger than women? (41:30) The value of taking higher doses of creatine. (45:45) ‘Meal One’ oatmeal protein cookies. (46:51) There is a time and place to bribe your children to do something you want. (48:55) Fun Facts with Justin: Pam non-stick spray. (53:16) #ListenerLive question #1 – What should my next programming look like to get back to 205? Should I just cut and ride the bike more? (57:35) #ListenerLive question #2 – I am under the BMI requirements for a GLP-1, but is there another option for an appetite suppressant? Is it just going to take more time to be consistent, and that hunger will go away? (1:12:26) #Liste

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 most OVERRATED health hacks. (2:02) Shout out to Callum Ferris! (31:22) Does carb-timing make a difference? (33:20) Is your child addicted to drugs? (41:12) Isometrics for pain. (48:51) Permitting yourself to fail. (52:46) Eating your greens to reduce inflammation. (59:00) Improving mobility and flexibility. (1:01:34) #Quah question #1 – What’s the recommended tempo for the 8-10 rep range? Would you change it for raw power or muscle endurance? (1:05:45) #Quah question #2 – I have done a round of MAPS15 Advanced and loved it, and then got excited to switch to Anabolic for the change in my weekly schedule. However, after two weeks, I felt my recovery was tanking hard after long days. I’m in Perimenopause and I’m resigned to the fact that I have to go back to shorter daily sessions instead of 2-3 longer sessions per week. What do you recommend I do? MAPS15 again? (1:09:52) #Quah question #3 – How important is it to line up your feet perfectly when squatting and

Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle The new norm. (1:07) Why has this trend shifted? (4:36) Selling strength training for women, the real benefits, and what makes it unique. (7:08) #1 – Promotes better hormone profiles. (7:51) #2 - Have better skin. (17:55) #3 - Can eat more and stay leaner. (21:31) #4 - Have better curves. (24:14) #5 - Feel empowered. (27:23) #6 - Sleep better. (30:55) #7 - Are in less pain. (33:07) #8- Look better (body composition vs weight). (37:51) Questions: How many days a week should a woman lift weights? (39:40) I have a lot of weight to lose. Should I lift weights or lose weight first? (41:57) I don’t want to get bulky. I want to look lean. Should I skip lifting? (43:10) I heard that high reps are better for a feminine look. Is this true? (46:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards poi

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 ways PERFORMANCE is the best way to measure progress. (2:09) The problem with poor methylation. (19:20) What does colostrum do for humans? (24:13) Terpenes' health benefits. (28:09) Why buy the cow when you can get the milk? (33:27) Human nature at its finest. (45:39) The moment your kid feels smarter than you. (50:45) It’s the only non-stick pan you will use again! (54:27) #ListenerLive question #1 – Can I expect more from my physique or should I lower my expectations given my circumstances and age? (56:29) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can one build an unbreakable lower back? (1:06:45) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any recommendations to relieve chronic hip pain? (1:14:54) #ListenerLive question #4 – Do you have any tips to protect the progress I'm making? (1:30:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visi

Add 1/2 inch to your arms in 30 days Why do young lifters struggle to do this? (1:01) 6 Ways to Add 1/2 inch to your arms in 30 days #1 - Trade volume and frequency for arm training from other areas. (2:16) #2 - Do compound bicep and tricep exercises. (9:29) #3 - Do stretch exercises. (13:40) #4 - Trigger sessions on off days. (16:53) #5 - EAT and SLEEP a lot. (19:42) #6 - Add BFR once a week. (21:18) Questions: What is considered a “big” arm? (22:52) What is the best rep range for arm training? (24:14) Do cheat reps have any value? (25:30) Is the pump important? (26:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also, try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump March Promotion: MAPS Performance or MAPS Performance Advanced 50% off! ** Code MARCH50 at checkout ** Prevent muscle loss with minimal training? Mind Pump #1417: How to Get Stubborn Arms to Grow Min

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 10 all-cause mortality risk factors. (1:49) Trigger sessions to boost cognitive function. (22:32) Pyramids or ancient power grids? (25:47) Shilajit can preserve bone density. (35:29) The controversy surrounding food stamps. (39:17) Frightening fentanyl statistics. (45:07) PSA: Cautioning the audience when using a massage gun around your neck. (48:56) Justin’s Road to a 315 Push Press. (53:13) #ListenerLive question #1 – How to set a good standard for strength? Best PRs for testing strength? (1:03:10) #ListenerLive question #2 – Would it be wiser to focus solely on unilateral training so that my whole body is balanced before I jump into bilateral heavy training again? (1:14:39) #ListenerLive question #3 – What exercise techniques, meant for tall people, might also apply to me as a short person? (1:26:47) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any suggestions on increasing my squat weight without causing low-back pain? (1:39:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a ques

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: The MOST effective ways to get those around you to start working out. (1:45) Creatine does EVERYTHING! (25:12) Red-light therapy to help with your sinuses. (34:53) Are artificial muscles in our future? (38:05) At what point do the childish things you collect get weird? (47:14) The nuggets are a HIT! (56:17) #Quah question #1 – How does one maintain protein targets in a caloric deficit? (59:40) #Quah question #2 – How do you know what weight to choose while warming up to a working set? (1:02:21) #Quah question #3 – I bought MAPS Transform: What’s the best way to determine your baseline calories for the later phases? I’m not sure where to start with my calorie calculations. (1:05:39) #Quah question #4 – What are the benefits of the newly popular lymphatic drainage vibration plates? Is it a scam? (1:09:45) Re

 Seven-Time Mr. Olympia Winner Phil Heath Dropping the scale and living life. (1:10) Uncle Phil. (7:35) Breaking down his attachment to basketball. (10:01) His path into bodybuilding. (19:15) When did he get into strict bodybuilding? (25:21) His mentality on taking gear to enhance his physique. (30:50) Bringing pleasure to his soul. (36:50) Did he make bodybuilding an idol? (40:33) His experience with intestinal strangulation. (45:15) His relationship with Jay Cutler. (49:29) Is the rivalry with Kai Greene still there? (53:56) Ahead of the curve when it comes to recovery modalities. (59:03) The biggest missing piece when it comes to longevity. (1:04:10) The challenge with body dysmorphia in bodybuilding. (1:09:58) Making a change with his name and voice. (1:18:29) Does he have a favorite era of bodybuilding? (1:27:44) Is he a fan of the classic? (1:33:02) The golden era of strength training. (1:36:00) The ultimate gym social experiment. (1:39:07) Practicing mindfulness

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 crazy things that destroy your health. (2:17) How much does your mental state affect your physical state? (28:42) Polarizing personalities and knowing your teammates. (32:17) Why with some studies you must be careful how you interpret the data. (43:51) The difference between sleeping with and without Eight Sleep. (46:16) The staggering shift in culture. (49:40) Reducing the ‘puffy eye’ look. (55:59) #ListenerLive question #1 – What can I do to balance my lower back out? (58:07) #ListenerLive question #2 – The total volume (weight x reps) decreases until I can get up to (or close to) the original rep range. Will this still produce gains, and is this the right way to achieve progressive overload? (1:05:31) #ListenerLive question #3 – Are there other obvious and effective ways I can lean into my extra range of motion on traditional exercises to unlock additional gains? (1:19:21)

How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues The HIGH prevalence of body-image issues in the fitness space. (1:11) The extreme versions that are easy to spot. (4:30) The characteristics of this avatar. (9:11) How to Break Free from Abusive Body Image Issues #1 - Take time off (from workouts, measuring, and weighing). (12:11) #2 - Make it real by telling others. (18:41) #3 - Stop weighing yourself and studying yourself in the mirror. (21:36) #4 - Turn off social media or change the algorithm. (25:45) #5 - Start back up with a VERY different goal. (31:46) Questions: How common are body image issues? (33:56) Does competition contribute to body image issues? (35:44) How can I help someone who is struggling with body image issues? (37:22) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** March Promotion: MAP

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 4 weird ways to build muscle. (2:03) GHK-CU and its effect on skin looseness. (22:35) Sal’s confessional. (28:32) Is this the beginning of the end for CrossFit? (49:53) Drinking with or without Zbiotics. (55:52) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do body proportions or body type play a significant role in the way someone is able to change their body through resisting training? (57:25) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it possible that consuming a lot of eggs can have a negative effect on sleep? (1:09:25) #ListenerLive question #3 – What is your take on myostatin blockers? Is this another fitness fad? (1:20:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Luminose by Entera 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. **

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 best & worst people you will run into in the gym. (2:00) For those CEOs that lift, do their companies outperform those who don’t? (17:54) Comparing bicep growth between preacher and incline curls. (23:48) The disturbing rise in youth gambling. (29:49) If Mind Pump were an alcoholic drink, what would it be? (44:02) The ‘Drop’ stack. (45:59) What doesn’t creatine do? (49:26) Make any outfit dresser and sharper. (51:12) Iconic vehicles from our childhood. (53:16) #Quah question #1 – When reverse dieting to boost metabolism for fat loss, can I eat less and skip walking 10,000 steps a day? Why is there so much advice to walk? (58:41) #Quah question #2 – How can I prevent my upper back from taking over everything, and I mean everything, from chest press to overhead press to rear delts? Is it just a matter of focus? (1:00:32) #Quah question #3 – What is the best way to help my deadlift? The most difficult part is lifting off the ground. (1:03:54) #Quah question