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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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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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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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2531: The Top 5 Fat Burning & Muscle Building Super Foods

2/11/2025
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 fat-burning muscle-building superfoods. (2:22) Aging spikes. (15:12) A supplement with PROFOUND benefits as you age. (24:42) Cannabinoids and their effect on sleep. (29:28) Who are kids most likely to misbehave in front of? (36:13) The product family members love the most. (50:48) #ListenerLive question #1 – What are some ways I can get my legs to grow more muscle with the two months left I have in my bulk? (56:04) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any training and diet tips for a larger athletic guy trying to maintain strength while optimally losing weight for better overall health? (1:08:57) #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I balance the mental health benefits of exercise with the potential physical strain of overtraining? (1:19:51) #ListenerLive question #4 – What should a year of training look like for someone who had never done less than 6 reps in the gym, until doing some MAPS programs, but wants to transition into powerlifting? (1:32:38) 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! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique Human aging accelerates dramatically at age 44 and 60 DHEA benefits, dosage, and side effects - Examine Largest Study Ever Done on Cannabis and Brain Function Finds Impact on Working Memory Here's Why Kids Behave So Much Worse Around Their Parents 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 #1927: Performance Training Secrets from a Top NBA Trainer With Cory Schlesinger Mind Pump #2160: Macro Counting Master Class Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram

Duration:01:43:23

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2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine

2/9/2025
Why All Women Should Take Creatine The four myths surrounding creatine and why all women should take it. (1:21) #1 - Creatine makes you bulky. (3:38) #2 - Creatine makes you bloated. (9:58) #3 - Creatine makes you gain weight. (17:48) #4 - Creatine is unsafe. (21:08) Questions: Is there a best time to take creatine? (28:26) Who should not take creatine? (28:59) Does creatine cause hair loss? (30:01) 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. ** February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

Duration:00:32:05

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2529: Trying to Lose Weight? Avoid These 3 Common “Healthy” Breakfast Choices (Listener Live Coaching)

2/7/2025
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Trying to lose weight? Avoid these 3 common “healthy” breakfast choices. (1:41) What is the RIGHT way to perform a bicep curl? (16:40) The more extreme a diet is, the louder its supporters are going to be. (27:15) Ruining microwave popcorn for everyone. (32:58) Justin’s bad morning. (37:58) GLP-1s: A net positive or negative for society? (42:04) Sal’s paradigm-shifting fitness tool. (47:25) Saffron for depression and anxiety. (50:40) #ListenerLive question #1 – I want to get to the next level but have hit a plateau. Any advice on how I should proceed? (55:46) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can my body think that it’s not getting the proper rest and in turn feeling like a hostage state and survival mode? Could this be affecting my muscle and strength gains? (1:05:10) #ListenerLive question #3 – I’m wondering about powerlifting specifically since it is overall strength that’s hitting each muscle group twice is it the best option? (1:18:24) #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you speak to the spiritual benefits of exercise, specifically weight/resistance training? (1:24:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Mind Pump #2405: The 5 Intermittent Fasting Mistakes Causing Weight Gain Ben Yanes vs Mike Israetel Incline Curl Debate The ONLY Way You Should Be Doing Dumbbell Bicep Curls! Mind Pump #725: Mikhaila Peterson’s Personal Account of Treating Debilitating Disease Through Diet 'Carnivore diet' caused yellow lumps to grow on man's hands and feet How to use your HSA/FSA at F45 Training - Dr. B DeskCycle Under Desk Bike Pedal Exerciser - Stationary Bikes for Home & Office - Standard and Adjustable Height Versions Effects of Saffron Extract Supplementation on Mood, Well-Being, and Response to a Psychosocial Stressor in Healthy Adults: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Parallel Group, Clinical Trial Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #1630: Ten Ways to Break Through a Plateau Mind Pump #2452: The Hidden Hormone That is Disrupting Your Sleep With Dr. Stephen Cabral SS-31 Peptide: Benefits, Dosage & Side Effects - Jay Campbell Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off Tesofensine and Semaglutide: These discounts apply to individual medications only (no bundling required) | 25% off the Transcend GLP-1 Probiotic. Patients can redeem this discount by ordering through a wellness specialist OR by purchasing online. ** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Yanes (@ben_yanes) Instagram Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram FrSteveGrunow (@FrSteveGrunow) Twitter/X

Duration:01:38:03

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2528: The Most Underrated Hacks to Enhance the Fat Loss Effects of Walking (Listener Coaching)

2/6/2025
Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST underrated hacks to enhance the fat loss effects of walking. (2:00) Electrify your workout. (16:32) Enter now to win a scholarship through Rock Recovery Center. (28:40) The effects of reading. (29:27) Kids say the darndest things. (33:06) The dream of your kids following in your footsteps. (33:46) The myth of not being able to live on a single income. (41:19) Where do you spend the most time in your house? (49:54) Homemade beef jerky hack! (54:04) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on colostrum? Seems like it’s getting popular and would love to know what you guys think and when/if you would find it useful. (58:10) #Quah question #2 – How did the overhead squat assessment become the go-to for movement patterns and posture? What other assessments do you find to be valuable? (1:01:48) #Quah question #3 – I'm a 48-year-old powerlifter. How can I keep my joints healthy so that I can continue lifting as long as possible? (1:04:31) #Quah question #4 – How many years would you guys have stuck with this had you not been successful within a few years? (1:08:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** They’re offering a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you’re personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they’re here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida ** Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef, or top sirloin in every box for a year + use code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box. ** February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Mind Pump #2522: Athletic Training Secrets With Alex Whitehair Electrifying your workout can boost muscles mass, strength The Effects of Reading the Bible Four Days a Week The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America's Wealthy Study finds that the average family use only 40% of their home's floorpan regularly. Smoked Bourbon Jerky Recipe - Traeger Grills Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** MAPS Prime Webinar Mind Pump #2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Alex Whitehair (@realgame.athletics) Instagram

Duration:01:18:44

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2527: Breaking the February Fitness Funk... Staying Motivated After January

2/5/2025
Breaking the February Fitness Funk | Staying Motivated After January Common reasons people drop off going to the gym in February. (1:13) Five methods to solve the problem of staying motivated after January. (5:12) #1 - Have an easy to commit to option. (6:36) #2 - Change the style of workout. (15:18) #3 - Make a more realistic commitment for time. (19:12) #4 - Read/watch something fitness-related every day. (22:44) #5 - Hire a coach. (27:08) Questions: If I reduce my training frequency, how much are my results going to slow down? (29:17) Is doing a little really better than nothing? (31:07) How do I know if a coach is good or bad? (32:31) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ** Special Promotion: MAPS Suspension or MAPS Bands HALF off! ** Code SB50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2080: Get Jacked With Bands! Mind Pump #2137: The Best Suspension Training Workout Plan for Beginners Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1172: Four Ways to Change Your Workout for Maximum Results Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? Mind Pump #2112: Is 15 Minutes Enough Time for an Effective Workout? Mind Pump #1622: Nine Signs Your Trainer Sucks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

Duration:00:35:46

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2526: Four Steps to RADICALLY Better Skin in 30 Days (Listener Live Coaching)

2/4/2025
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Four steps to RADICALLY better skin in 30 days! (2:01) Exercise vs. sleep. (18:16) Will this new gym concept catch on? (20:43) Youth and side hustles. (28:20) The biggest mistake serial entrepreneurs make. (34:34) Yet another great example of the body’s ability to adapt. (38:58) How we as a county tend to let regulations get in the way. (40:42) The future of AI. (46:21) #ListenerLive question #1 – Will reducing my training limit my goals of building muscle and building my metabolism? (58:00) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it wrong that I sometimes perform exercises with my clients? (1:10:00) #ListenerLive question #3 – Should I eat 130 grams of protein because that’s the weight the world thinks I should be? (1:26:23) #ListenerLive question #4 – Would I be an appropriate client for your live webinars or coaching? (1:35:04) 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 MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** The Effect of Physical Activity on Sleep Quality and Sleep Disorder: A Systematic Review PT Pods | Personal training How Normal People Experience G Force VS A WW2 Veneration Chamath Palihapitiya: Zuckerberg, Rogan, Musk, and the Incoming “Golden Age” Under Trump Cell Phone Plans | Mobile Network Provider | PureTalk 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 Train the Trainer Webinar Series 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide | Free by Mind Pump Media Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Mind Pump #2525: Five Steps to Build a $10,000/Month Fitness & Coaching Business in 2025 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Twitter/X Jake Heyen (@jakeheyen) Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Chamath Palihapitiya (@chamath) Twitter/X Chalene Johnson (@chalenejohnson) Instagram

Duration:01:45:33

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2525: Five Steps to Build a $10,000/Month Fitness & Coaching Business in 2025

2/2/2025
5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025 Fitness coaching is rewarding if you love fitness and people. (1:05) Why is the turnover rate so high? (4:23) 5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025 #1 - Talk to people every day. (7:52) #2 - Practice your presentation. (18:19) #3 - Block 30 minutes a day for learning. (23:56) #4 - Use social media properly (to support your clients). (29:45) #5 - Use a mix of in-person and virtual is best. (35:11) Questions: How much does the average trainer make? (37:36) What kinds of clients are the best to get? (40:11) What hours do trainers work? (42:08) 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** February Promotion: MAPS Anabolic & No B.S. 6-Pack ** We are offering them both for the low price of $59.99, which is a savings of $114! ** Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump #2390: Should You Become a Personal Trainer? Mind Pump #2465: How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer Mind Pump #2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 Mind Pump #2482: Success Secrets from Badass 8-Figure Entrepreneur Jasmine Star Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jasmine Star (@jasminestar) Instagram

Duration:00:46:48

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2524: Top 3 Signs You’re Losing Fat & NOT Muscle (Listener Live Coaching)

1/31/2025
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 3 signs you’re losing fat and NOT muscle. (1:53) Are squeem’s becoming a trend again? (14:51) Zoolander in real life. (22:01) Fashion isn’t about what looks good, but WHO is wearing it. (24:34) Who won the worst photo contest? (31:04) A more appropriate route for fat loss for MOST people than GLP-1s. (32:57) Will we see a change in pharmaceutical advertising? (36:43) Vaccinations and neurodevelopmental disorders. (38:08) Scary Apple wristband lawsuit. (44:59) Fighting the urge when your kid shows an interest in something you love. (47:47) The use of social media to build a fitness business has been misunderstood. (50:58) #ListenerLive question #1 – I’ve recently switched over from CrossFit/competitive weightlifting to traditional strength training. Any advice on where I should go from here to keep up my peak fitness levels? (54:20) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is my current programming too intense or unsustainable? (1:10:45) #ListenerLive question #3 – Could my hypermobility be the reason I’ve been so slow to gain after being consistent for so many years, or is that just from my lack of food and overtraining? (1:28:03) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I look like a trainer and not like I need to hire one? (1:42:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off Tesofensine and Semaglutide: These discounts apply to individual medications only (no bundling required) | 25% off the Transcend GLP-1 Probiotic. Patients can redeem this discount by ordering through a wellness specialist OR by purchasing online. ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Slaviks fashion Vaccination and Neurodevelopmental Disorders: A Study of Nine-Year-Old Children Enrolled in Medicaid Real Anthony Fauci: Bill Gates, Big Pharma, and the Global War on Democracy and Public Health Apple Watch Lawsuit Claims Some Bands Contain Harmful 'Forever Chemicals' Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** MP Holistic Health Mind Pump # 2337: Is Hidden Household Mold Making You Sick? Mind Pump # 2360: What You Need to Know About GLP-1 With Dr. Tyna Moore Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jeff Nippard (@jeffnippard) Instagram Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram

Duration:02:00:34

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2523: Instead of Trying to Lose Weight, Do THIS (Listener Coaching)

1/30/2025
Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP trying to lose 20lbs in 30 days! Do THIS instead. (1:55) Why it’s not just about body fat percentage, but the QUALITY of that muscle. (16:13) Mind Pump’s core message to their audience. (23:05) The hallmark of mental health issues. (28:52) Personal takeaways from the Erica Komisar episode. (32:12) A milestone win with your teenage kid. (41:06) LMNT gives back to firefighters and people affected by the LA fires. (43:39) Elon is an odd bird. (45:36) Mind Pump goes down the third rail. (47:12) Breaking down the announced Stargate AI Project. (49:34) Need to improve your sleep? Try THIS! (54:01) Netflix’s next BIG move. (55:20) #Quah question #1 – Do you have any dietary tips for a couple with opposite goals? For example, one wants to bulk, the other wants to lean out. What are some of the best strategies to help both individuals meet their goals? (59:20) #Quah question #2 – How do I get my husband to be more adamant about taking care of his body (i.e. being more active and eating more protein/veggies) without him rebelling? We want a baby and I’m trying to make him realize his health is important too. (1:01:35) #Quah question #3 – How do you deal with a client whom you genuinely can’t stand to be around, but you can’t cut them because you’re trying to build a schedule? (1:07:20) #Quah question #4 – Why doesn't Mind Pump recommend MAPS Anabolic Advanced? I’ve only ever heard you recommend Anabolic. Is it an inferior program in the grand scheme of MAPS programs to follow? (1:15:05) 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 Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. Starting tomorrow, 01/31/25 - 02/03/25 - Free Organifi sleep & Fun sized Happy Drops w/ orders over $40. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump # 2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Fatty muscles raise the risk of serious heart disease regardless of overall body weight Mind Pump #2512: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Fire at battery plant in Moss Landing, California, forces evacuation What Is Stargate? Trump's $500 Billion AI Project Explained WWE 'Raw' moving to Netflix in shocking deal worth over $5 billion 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** Mind Pump # 2152: How to Convince Friends & Family to Work Out Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2015: How to Apply Advanced Training Techniques to Build More Muscle Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Erica Komisar, LCSW (@ericakomisar) Instagram

Duration:01:19:14

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2522: Athletic Training Secrets With Alex Whitehair

1/29/2025
Athletic Training Secrets with Alex Whitehair His background in the fitness and training space. (1:57) Where did he get his inspiration? (6:32) Translating application to action. (7:41) How he assesses an athlete. (12:48) The challenge of working with an athlete and not disrupting their timing or technique. (15:21) How athletes are SO different from sport to sport. (18:16) The difficulty in communicating recovery to his athletes. (20:23) The various training modalities and how he would use them. (21:25) Why if you’re going to add in one area, you need to dial back in another area. (24:10) Risk vs reward. (27:03) Why training cycles are important. (29:17) The tools he uses and why. (33:05) Exercises with the most value. (35:08) A sports connoisseur. (42:43) The most difficult athlete to train. (43:54) Proud athlete comeback story. (48:29) Lessons learned from Bruce Lee’s training. (52:31) How he uses isometrics with his athletes. (58:09) The differences between training men and women. (59:48) Plyometrics AREN’T meant for conditioning. (1:03:37) What does his business model look like? (1:10:00) Downsides of building a business on social media. (1:11:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Fundamentals of Biomechanics Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Padres' Tommy Pham settles strip club lawsuit, working to get strength back from stabbing Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Alex Whitehair (@realgame.athletics) Instagram Website Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram

Duration:01:14:45

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2521: Doing THIS Can Reduce Your Risk of Depression & Early Death (Listener Live Coaching)

1/28/2025
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach 3 Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Would you like to live longer, have fewer strokes and heart attacks, have a lower chance of becoming depressed, be less likely to have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and more likely to survive cancer for a longer period, survive a major operation more often…DO THIS! (2:50) It’s wedding season! Get decked out in State & Liberty. (15:43) Thoughts on getting married at a younger age. (21:30) Grip strength standards for men & women. (26:58) The compounded effects of being without your phone. (32:29) Homemade jerky. (40:22) Presidents net worth before and after taking office. (42:45) The history of Presidential pardons. (45:50) AI training in sports. (51:08) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I fix the hip pain I feel when lying on a flat bench? (58:34) #ListenerLive question #2 – Have you ever met a real-life intuitive eater? (1:04:06) #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I gain strength and increase in weights and reps without gaining muscle mass? (1:14:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Mention Mind Pump when you do a consultation to get the free $100 gift card + free outfit if you go with us! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef, or salmon in every box for a year + use code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Wedded bliss: Married people are less likely to be depressed, 7-country analysis suggests Marriage Reduces the Risk of Developing an Alcohol Use Disorder HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER Mind Pump #1895: Eight Hacks for an Insanely Strong Grip Colchester students give up smartphones for 21 days in experiment Chart Shows Net Worth of US Presidents Before and After Office How virtual reality is training one of the NFL's newest stars Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump How To PROPERLY Do The Bird Dog Exercise – YouTube Mind Pump #2516: Flat Bench Vs. Incline Bench… Which Builds a Better Chest? Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #1305: Five Steps to Intuitive Eating Mind Pump #2442: How Strong Should You Be? The Fastest Way to Get Bigger & Stronger at the Same Time Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Jayden Daniels (@thatkidjayden) Instagram

Duration:01:32:52

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2520: The Best Diet for 2025

1/26/2025
The Best Diet for 2025 Taking the five most popular diets and ranking them based on the following criteria: Fat loss, muscle gain, longevity, and sustainability. (1:36) Mediterranean diet. (5:06) Keto diet. (12:13) Plant-based diet. (19:21) Paleo diet. (24:59) Intermittent fasting. (28:44) Why Mind Pump doesn’t believe in diets. (33:02) Questions: What is the worst diet you have ever heard of? (34:23) Do I even need to be on a diet to lose weight? (36:11) What’s just one thing I can do with my diet that will have a really big impact? (37:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** January Promotion: New Year’s Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #987: The Ketogenic Diet is Making You Fat Mind Pump # 2405: The 5 Intermittent Fasting Mistakes Causing Weight Gain Mind Pump # 2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources

Duration:00:40:39

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2519: Dumbbell Flys vs. Cable Flys... The Better Chest Builder Revealed (Listener Live Coaching)

1/24/2025
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Dumbbell vs cable flies for chest: Which is better? (1:45) Not only does elderberry help with not getting sick, but it helps with insulin sensitivity. (16:01) Why most people should take a probiotic. (18:14) Be careful how you talk around your kids. (23:00) Feeling sassy. (25:55) Addressing the controversy surrounding the Erica Komisar podcast. (28:00) UFO retrieval program. (37:58) Trump knows how to play the game of politics. (40:04) Crypto is crushing! (43:52) Shout out to the Biggest Heist Ever on Netflix! (46:15) National Green Juice Day! (49:43) Has Adam lost his shoe credibility? (52:29) #ListenerLive question #1 – How you guys might approach this kind of process to optimize patient progress while being a little more “hands off?” (57:57) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are your thoughts on protein timing? Does it make a difference to consume the protein surrounding times of activity? (1:10:40) #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I know if I am eating too low of calories while on the GLP-1? (1:18:49) #ListenerLive question #4 – I have a pelvic torsion and I'm unsure how to correct it or if it's safe to continue lifting. Any advice? (1:29:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com 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** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. National Green Juice Weekend - Free Green Juice w/ any 2 Pouch purchase! ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #1950: Shoulder Building Masterclass Elderberry Juice Shows Benefits for Weight Management, Metabolic Health Mind Pump # 2512: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar UFO retrieval program is real: New UAP whistleblower Trump signs executive order to pause TikTok ban Watch Biggest Heist Ever | Netflix Official Site The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Ask Mind Pump Mind Pump #2410: How to Maximize Fat Loss & Preserve Muscle on GLP-1s (Introducing MAPS GLP-1) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Erica Komisar, LCSW (@ericakomisar) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram

Duration:01:42:24

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2518: Five Tips for Amazing Sleep (Listener Coaching)

1/23/2025
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.

Duration:01:08:58

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2517: Hip Thrusts vs Squats… Which Builds a Rounder Butt?

1/22/2025

Duration:00:35:33

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2516: Flat Bench Vs. Incline Bench… Which Builds a Better Chest?

1/21/2025
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

Duration:01:42:43

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2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025

1/19/2025
Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 Statistics to illustrate the potential of becoming a trainer. (1:13) Built in purpose. (8:55) Personal growth. (11:03) Learn to maximize your opportunities and efforts. (12:05) 5 Steps to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025. #1 - Know your numbers. (13:09) #2 - Learn SALES. (21:41) #3 - Educate yourself. (27:22) #4 - Find a mentor. (32:11) #5 - Build a network. (37:57) Questions: What are the best certifications? (41:52) Is a degree necessary or valuable? (43:28) Which is better, a big box gym or private studio? (45:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** January Promotion: New Year’s Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Personal Trainer Job Outlook: Looking past 2025 - Trainer Academy Average salary in the US by state, age & gender - Sage Advice US Mind Pump #2465: How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer Mind Pump #2482: Success Secrets from Badass 8-Figure Entrepreneur Jasmine Star Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram Jasmine Star (@jasminestar) Instagram

Duration:00:50:29

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2514: Focus on Behaviors Instead of Feelings to Get Lean & Jacked (Listener Live Coaching)

1/17/2025
Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s not the feelings, it’s the BEHAVIOR. Don’t deny, bury, or avoid feelings. Embrace them. (2:14) The number one challenge with breakfast. (22:41) Boy energy. (26:03) The history of Nerf. (29:18) The best peptides to raise growth hormone. (33:23) Justin recaps Everett’s first basketball game. (36:56) Mind Pump Recommends Wesley Huff on The Joe Rogan Experience. (43:10) Is peak Oprah viewership smaller than Joe Rogan’s? (48:32) Doug updates the audience on his Joymode experience. (56:15) Shout out to Dr. Becky Kennedy! (58:21) #ListenerLive question #1 – What program of yours should I get to help me and any additional advice for a chronic over-exerciser, who knows what to do and can tell clients and everyone else and believe it, but say to myself "That is what works for them" but not for me? (59:43) #ListenerLive question #2 – I'd love to learn more about correctional exercises, so do you guys have a recommended place to go for that? Also, should I jump head-first into that or just go back to college to get my PT degree or something similar? (1:22:15) #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I too old to start my own personal training business? Also, to start from scratch, what are my first steps? (1:33:39) #ListenerLive question #4 – Have you guys heard any research about the effects of CBD on glucose levels? (1:45:49) 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! ** Code MPM25 at check out for 25% off site wide. ** Visit JOYMODE for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Rich Dad CASHFLOW Board Game, Educational Business & Finance Literacy Game, Ages 14 & Up Joe Rogan Experience #2252 - Wesley Huff Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action - Netflix Visit Transcend for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off Tesofensine and Semaglutide: These discounts apply to individual medications only (no bundling required) | 25% off the Transcend GLP-1 Probiotic. Patients can redeem this discount by ordering through a wellness specialist OR by purchasing online. ** Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Train the Trainer Webinar Series What is ELDOA | ELDOAUSA Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Cannabis and Autoimmunity: Possible Mechanisms of Action The Effects of Medical Cannabis on Healing Autoimmune Diseases The impact of marijuana use on glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance among US adults Role of Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 in Insulin Resistance MP Holistic Health Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Wesley Huff (@wesley_huff) Instagram Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting (@drbeckyatgoodinside) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

Duration:02:00:48

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2513: Our Top 5 Favorite Fitness Snacks (Listener Coaching)

1/16/2025
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Our top 5 favorite fitness snacks. (1:58) The health risks of loneliness. (15:05) Take a walk with Brain.fm. (22:38) Mind Pump Book Club: The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government. (26:43) How effective isometrics are for strengthening tendons. (30:53) This is a sad new makeup trend. (32:03) A painting touch-up gone wrong. (34:48) When it’s fun to be a cop. (36:39) If it’s predictable it’s preventable. (40:15) Firefighting drones. (41:25) Worst school photos. (43:33) The guy’s Caldera favorites. (49:09) We created formal education! (49:54) #Quah question #1 – What is the biggest difference you guys see with someone who eats a high protein diet containing protein powders/bars/shakes vs someone who eats high protein 100% through whole natural foods? (56:46) #Quah question #2 – Which variation of shrugs do you all prefer? Hands in front, to the sides, or behind the back? (1:02:53) #Quah question #3 – Is it true if you train abs with weights, it makes you grow a thick waist? (1:05:49) #Quah question #4 – When is the best time to ask a client to get their hormones checked? (1:08:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Loneliness linked to higher risk of heart disease and stroke and susceptibility to infection The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith Introducing the Cute Butthole Lips Makeup Trend | TikTok Grotesque Irreverence: The Transformation of ‘Ecce Homo’ Operation Flagship China's New Generation Firefighting Drones SHOCKED the World Mind Pump #2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Mind Pump #2085: Abs & Core Masterclass Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Mind Pump | Ann Svogun (@mindpumpann) Instagram

Duration:01:12:15

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2512: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar

1/15/2025
How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar What inspired her to write her book ‘Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters’. (1:54) The first 3 years are the first CRITICAL period of brain development. (4:52) Various attachment disorders. (10:33) Defining ‘learned helplessness’. (13:35) The myths that children need daycare. (15:15) Sleep with your children. (18:18) Why little boys are more sensitive. (21:07) Social-emotional development has to proceed with cognitive development. (24:59) Regulating toughness and aggression. (28:24) Mothers are the love objects of attachment, and fathers are the love objects of separation. (32:13) Advocating for the importance of paid leave. (34:37) The lost instinct. (37:53) The causes of postpartum. (43:53) Breastfeeding is best. (47:55) The birthing effects on attachment. (51:49) What can fathers do in the first three years to support? (54:46) Young children benefit from being talked to. (57:14) The greatest gift you can give your children. (59:15) Can you repair attachment issues from the first three years? (1:00:07) In adolescence, you have a second chance. (1:01:45) The importance of the friends your kids choose. (1:04:12) The impact of technology. (1:07:19) Are children’s tantrums a reflection of the parents? (1:14:16) Gentle separation process. (1:16:47) Building the foundation of resilience. (1:18:45) 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** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters How ‘alloparenting’ can be a less isolating way to raise kids Learned Helplessness: Seligman's Theory of Depression Lamarck, Evolution, and the Inheritance of Acquired Characters How Do Genes Sway the Sensitivity or Resilience of a Child? Oxytocin produces more engaged fathers and more responsive infants CDC: One in Five Kids Lives with a Mental Health Issue - NAMI Primary Maternal Preoccupation - Oxford Academic Brain templates for Chinese babies from newborn to three months of age Homepage - Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Australia bans social media for children under 16 | AP News Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest Erica Komisar, LCSW (@ericakomisar) Instagram Website

Duration:01:21:19