
1757: The Truth About the Anabolic Window & Protein Timing
02/24/22 • 40 min
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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)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout**
- Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog
- The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog
- Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout**
- Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein
- Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements
- Examine
- Not All Protein Is Created Equal (PROTEIN POWDER GUIDE) - Mind Pump TV
- Do I Need a Protein Shake Every Time I Workout? - Mind Pump Blog
- Importance Of The Anabolic Window
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
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)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout**
- Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- Why do we Need Protein? - Mind Pump Blog
- The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog
- Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout**
- Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein
- Arsenic, Lead Found in Popular Protein Supplements
- Examine
- Not All Protein Is Created Equal (PROTEIN POWDER GUIDE) - Mind Pump TV
- Do I Need a Protein Shake Every Time I Workout? - Mind Pump Blog
- Importance Of The Anabolic Window
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
Previous Episode

1756: The Effectiveness of Full Body vs. Split Workouts for Building Muscle, Adjusting Your Calories for Training & Non-training Days, Frequency vs. Intensity for Gains & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.
- Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cortisol can be your friend and foe. (4:39)
- Does Justin’s house want to destroy itself? (22:40)
- When your wardrobe causes a scene. (26:06)
- Adam is a little injury-prone. (27:45)
- Gymnastics is NOT a spectator sport. (28:25)
- There is weird stuff that happens in the world. (32:02)
- Adam on his first NBA VR experience and speculates on the future of the technology. (34:57)
- Feeling cerebral with Organifi’s Pure. (45:45)
- New flavor alert from Ned. (46:48)
- Dad life updates: Baby farts, new milestones, and being comfortable under surveillance. (52:15)
- #ListenerLive question #1 - Should my calories be higher on the days I train or the days I don’t train? (1:01:59)
- #ListenerLive question #2 - What is more effective for building muscle, body part splits, or full-body workouts? (1:14:24)
- #LIstenerLive question #3 - How can I add cardio to a strength training program? (1:27:47)
- #ListenerLive question #4 - What is better for gains, training harder but less often or easier and more often? (1:46:03)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected]
- February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout**
- Managing Stress is a Priority Over Exercise – Mind Pump Blog
- Why Most HIIT Programs Only Work for Short Periods of Time – Mind Pump Blog
- A predator could have sent hundreds of blackbirds crashing to their death in Mexico
- A CryptoPunk NFT Was Recently Sold for $23.7 Million
- 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!
- Stockpile – Your Favorite Stocks By The Dollar
- Visit LivON Labs for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism – Mind Pump TV
- How Phasing Your Workouts Leads to Consistent Plateau Free Workouts – Mind Pump Blog
- MAPS Split
- MAPS P.E.D.
- The Ultimate Mind Pump Programming
- MAPS Fitness HIIT
- MAPS Fitness Anabolic
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
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1758: How to do Drop Sets, the Benefits of Straight Arm Vs. Bent Arm Side Lateral Raises, the Pros & Cons of Taking Time Off From the Gym & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to do drop sets properly, the difference and/or benefits between doing side raises with straight arms vs. bent elbows, the pros and cons of taking a couple weeks off from the gym entirely, and how long one should supplement with Ashwagandha.
- Mind Pump Fit Tip: Eating a lot of protein can be KILLING your bulk. (3:40)
- Sal, give the fans what they want. (17:34)
- Men are pigs. (21:33)
- When to and not to take a stand as a parent with your children. (28:07)
- Vuori is CRUSHING the athleisure wear market! (42:27)
- More Americans today own crypto than savings accounts! (44:58)
- #Quah question #1 - How do you drop sets properly? (49:21)
- #Quah question #2 – What's the difference and/or benefits between doing side raises with straight arms vs. bent elbows? (56:16)
- #Quah question #3 - What are the pros and cons of taking a couple of weeks off from the gym entirely? (1:02:23)
- #Quah question #4 - How long should I supplement with Ashwagandha for? (1:06:36)
Related Links/Products Mentioned
- February Promotion: MAPS Performance and MAPS Aesthetic 50% off!! **Promo code “FEB50” at checkout**
- NCI Certifications x Mind Pump
- Mind Pump x NCI Mentorship Coaching
- The Myth of Optimal Protein Intake – Mind Pump Blog
- Mind Pump #1220: The 4 Best Sources Of Protein
- Visit Magic Spoon for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- Visit Paleo Valley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “Mindpump15” at checkout for 15% discount**
- Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- More Americans owned crypto than savings accounts: Study
- Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP10” at checkout**
- MAPS P.E.D.
- How To Dumbbell Lateral Raise - The Right Way! (BIG SHOULDERS!) - Mind Pump TV
- Summary of Ashwagandha
- Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout**
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Kyle And Natasha Kingsbury (@livingwiththekingsburys) Instagram
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