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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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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 BEST metric that will tell you if you are on the right track with your training or diet is STRENGTH! (2:36)
  • Another study that highlights how POWERFUL and EFFECTIVE resistance training is. (13:35)
  • Justin throws a party, Sal’s strong grip, an update on Maximus, and Adam’s visit to the sperm bank. (26:29)
  • Shout out to Dr. Becky Campbell! (47:59)
  • When your child rebels against you. (50:42)
  • Butcher Box has pre-marinated meats! (54:17)
  • Loading up on protein, without the bloat, with Paleo Valley’s bone broth protein powder. (55:14)
  • #Quah question #1 - What are some of your favorite ways to increase recovery capacity? (57:46)
  • #Quah question #2 - How much protein is necessary for a fat loss phase for women? (1:03:05)
  • #Quah question #3 - Egg whites vs. whole eggs? (1:06:17)
  • #Quah question #4 - What are the pros & cons of double overhand vs. mixed grip for deadlifting? (1:10:12)

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

1894: Ways to Improve the Mind-Muscle Connection, How to Know if You Are Overtraining, What to Do When Cutting Calories Doesn’t Result in Weight Loss & More (Listener Live Coaching)

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP forcing your body to change! If it feels like you're forcing your body, your methods or mindset is wrong. (2:45)
  • Why does alcohol effect some people more than others? (21:42)
  • When you feel tremendous empathy towards your parents. (26:36)
  • Communicating and instilling good information on finances with your children. (36:07)
  • The sad regression in today’s climate. (50:27)
  • Adam’s first 72-hour fast. (54:20)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is there a way to keep the current shape I have physically with less time in the gym? Or do I need to adjust my mindset and expectation of how lean and muscular I want my body to be? (1:02:03)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What is some advice you guys have for building that mind-muscle connection on both sides of the body? (1:15:26)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How important is it to be exact on your macros when tracking? Do you have to be precise with your protein, carbs, and fats and avoid not going over? (1:27:08)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What would be some qualities I need to develop, or some disciplines that I need to hone in on, to be successful in pumping out quality trainers? (1:43:04)

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth - 1757: The Truth About the Anabolic Window & Protein Timing
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02/24/22 • 40 min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to choose a protein powder and when to eat protein for best results.

  • Protein, the magical macronutrient. (2:17)
  • Mind Pump’s pivotal moments with protein in their early lifting careers. (4:11)
  • Why the optimal protein intake for your goals is different than the essential amount you need to survive. (9:28)
  • The history of protein. (10:43)
  • The factors you should consider when buying a protein powder. (11:54)
  • #1 – How well do you digest it. (12:51)
  • #2 – The quality of the protein. (19:57)
  • #3 – The flavor. (26:35)
  • #4 – The amino acid profile. (30:57)
  • When is the most optimal time to synthesize protein? (35:17)

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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: Extreme fitness and extreme performance are NOT healthy! (2:59)
  • Throwing shade on serotonin being the leading indicator of depression. (20:41)
  • The humor in watching your kids develop. (31:07)
  • The disconnect between young athletes and their body awareness. (33:45)
  • The ultimate muscle preservation tool. (43:19)
  • Imagining the war of the future. (45:12)
  • A sign of the times for future car purchases. (51:47)
  • Sal’s dream PRx garage gym. (58:45)
  • #Quah question #1 - How long does it take to build muscle mass? (1:03:05)
  • #Quah question #2 - Can you explain carb cycling and its benefits? Can you fat cycle as well? (1:14:49)
  • #Quah question #3 - Is there a set point for our weight? (1:24:23)
  • #Quah question #4 - What are some training tips with a newborn? (1:30:01)

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is an advanced technique that can almost help every person, progressive resistance with chains and bands. (2:44)
  • When a hero comes along. (15:32)
  • The things you notice about yourself once you have children. (17:59)
  • Enjoying the phases of development. (24:47)
  • This woman is a CHAMPION! (28:47)
  • Busting the myth of overpopulation being a bad thing. (30:53)
  • The shell game that is being played when it comes to our economy. (32:53)
  • Planet of the Apes is happening! (36:11)
  • Hershey’s brilliant strategy. (38:43)
  • How Public Goods targets the environmentally conscious consumer. (42:38)
  • Like wine, drink your Zbioitics first! (44:11)
  • The history of the super-soaker. (48:37)
  • BB guns have come a LONG way! (54:07)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is eating too much red meat bad for you, and why does it get so much hate? (56:30)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How much should I start to cut to be effective without destroying my metabolism? (1:05:24)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Should I be lifting more moderately heavy and keep relatively the same weight throughout the phases of MAPS Anabolic? What do you recommend, being over 50, would be most effective to continue to see more muscle gains? (1:13:59)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What is the best strength-based training program to follow for rowers? (1:30:45)

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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten reasons why resistance training is a superior form of exercise.

  • When it comes to fat loss and health, NOTHING beats resistance training! (2:22)
  • 10 Ways Resistance Training is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss & Health.
  • #1 – Speeds up metabolism. (9:25)
  • #2 – This allows you to target, sculpt and strengthen specific body parts. (16:24)
  • #3 - Hormone effects. (20:21)
  • #4 – You don’t need to do it often. (26:39)
  • #5 - Results stick around longer. (32:15)
  • #6 - Results come back faster. (35:09)
  • #7 - Builds bones. (39:53)
  • #8 - Extremely moldable. (42:37)
  • #9 - Best for the brain. (45:23)
  • #10 - Best anti-cancer effects. (49:19)

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

1899: The Difference Between Total & Free Testosterone, What Creatine Does to the Body, How to Get Client Results as a Personal Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching)

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you don’t ENJOY your workouts something is wrong! (2:18)
  • A funeral director weighs in on Justin’s dark humor story. (13:23)
  • Gym bullies or gym etiquette. (15:51)
  • Are Twitter bots driving culture, and are these social media platforms doing our leaders dirty work? (20:19)
  • Monkeys are crafty. (39:26)
  • How supplementing with Acetyl-L-Carnitine can reduce mild depression symptoms. (40:35)
  • Magic Spoon is EVERYWHERE! (41:53)
  • Real-life Mario Kart! (47:38)
  • Parenting hacks with Mind Pump. (48:56)
  • Another reminder to stay present. (49:51)
  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is it normal to have clients drop off even when you’re trying everything to help them? (56:12)
  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What are your thoughts on adding strength training during the offseason as a triathlon athlete? (1:14:09)
  • #ListenerLive question #3 - How malleable is your metabolism? How high can I go without putting on much body fat? (1:24:39)
  • #ListenerLive question #4 - How do I know creatine is working, and did I get ripped off? (1:41:03)

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth - 1755: Insider Secrets of the Supplement Industry With Mike Matthews
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02/21/22 • 85 min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Mike Matthews about the realities of the supplement industry and his new book Muscle For Life.

  • How did the supply-chain shortage affect Legion? (2:42)
  • Why Facebook ads are NOT what they used to be. (5:42)
  • The value of the brand factor. (10:38)
  • The importance of timing. (12:46)
  • The dirty tricks behind how the supplement industries sell products. (16:27)
  • Is the market getting better or worse with weeding out the bad actors? (24:54)
  • The common marketing ploy of taking research and using it to build profits. (34:50)
  • The standards that Legion holds to. (37:38)
  • His predictions on creatine. (45:35)
  • How does Mike structure and scale his Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)? (57:27)
  • The details behind Mike’s latest book and who it is for. (1:05:42)
  • How a good coach will meet someone where they are at. (1:11:45)
  • Mike’s process of analyzing data and distributing it to the masses. (1:13:28)

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth - 1737: The Top 7 Reasons Your Diet Is Failing With Jason Phillips
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01/27/22 • 60 min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with nutrition expert Jason Phillips as to why diets fail.

  • The Top 7 Reasons Your Diet Is Failing. (2:53)
  • #1 – Scheduling your off days on the weekend. (3:25)
  • #2 – Underestimating your total caloric intake. (12:12)
  • #3 – Diet culture is leading you to failure. (19:01)
  • #4 – Not eating adequate protein. (26:31)
  • #5 – Relying on nutrition labels. (30:36)
  • #6 – Ignoring the behavior piece. (32:10)
  • #7 – Not counting the calories you drink. (41:29)
  • Why some is good, but more is NOT better. (44:38)
  • We were not put on this earth to be 6% body fat all year long. (50:56)
  • The value of working with a coach or trainer, and how NCI coaches stand out above the rest. (53:42)
  • Find an NCI coach near you! (58:33)

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth - 1915: How to Re-Ignite Your Metabolism

1915: How to Re-Ignite Your Metabolism

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10/03/22 • 47 min

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight ways to kick-start your metabolism.

  • One of the MOST effective things you can do for sustainable fat loss and health in the modern world is to SPEED UP your metabolism! (1:40)
  • The complexity of the metabolism. (3:59)
  • Eight Ways to Re-Ignite Your Metabolism.
  • #1 - Train to build muscle. (11:00)
  • #2 - Best exercises are big compound lifts. (14:46)
  • #3 - Use strength as the metric. (19:05)
  • #4 - Feed your body to fuel muscle and strength. (21:13)
  • #5 - Slowly increase calories as the body adapts. (23:17)
  • #6 - Prioritize protein. (32:40)
  • #7 - Use cardio for health, not for calorie burn. (36:31)
  • #8 - Prioritize good sleep. (40:29)

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth currently has 2525 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Exercise, Fitness, Podcasts and Health.

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The episode title '1833: How to Improve Recovery Capacity, the Ideal Protein Intake for Fat Loss, Double Overhand Vs. Mixed Grip Deadlifts & More' is the most popular.

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The average episode length on Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth is 73 minutes.

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