In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin compare exercise and diet and score which is the most important. Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you've got a kingdom. (1:45) Exercise vs. Diet #1 – Aesthetics. (4:09) #2 – Mobility. (9:12) #3 – Performance. (12:28) #4 – Longevity. (16:45) #5 – Brain health. (21:18) #6 – Hormones. (30:12) #7 – Sleep. (40:21) #8 – Quality of life. (44:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned June Promotion: MAPS Prime, Prime Pro, and the Prime Bundle...
Jun 14, 2021•49 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Mind Pump Training Updates: The paradox of fat loss and is Adam a workout at-home guy now? (3:57) Should we fear sex robots?! (13:25] Mayweather vs. Paul recap: Is boxing dead? (16:45) The guys speculate on the future of CGI and how it will impact Hollywood. (30:30) Adam’s adventure at the DMV. (37:21) When was the last time you saw Sylvester Stallone? (44:13) Special product promotion from Orga...
Jun 12, 2021•1 hr 33 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the golden rules of training for performance, training through pain versus taking time off, dealing with a clicking or popping in the shoulders when doing an overhead press, and whether eating the same healthy foods on a regular basis stops being beneficial. When super talented people can be annoying. (3:10) Mind Pump Kitchen: The guys are enjoying getting down in the kitchen using Butcher Box cuts. (7:1...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Aly Orady, the CEO & founder of Tonal. How is Tonal worth as much as a technology company?! (1:50) A look behind the metrics of the average Tonal customer. (4:36) What is Tonal and why do people use it? (7:22) Why Sal is skeptical of the consistency model. (10:48) How they use the data to personalize the workout. (13:21) What are they doing to customize the Tonal experience for the individual? (16:16) Where does he see the business most vulne...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the realistic number of calories that most active females should be able to consume, what to keep in the diet when first starting an elimination diet, the next big shift in fitness, and how to combat paralysis by analysis in a world of information overload. Who doesn’t want Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster to exist?! (3:52) What does Adam subscribe to? (8:07) A man who sold invisible art for $18K. (22:...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 11 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eleven factors that are key to building muscle faster. Why building muscle is NOT an easy process. (1:49) Eleven Ways to Build Muscle Faster . #1 – Focus on strength. (3:49) #2 – Manipulate training frequency. (7:35) #3 – Incorporate priming and mobility work. (14:51) #4 – Concentrate on compound exercises. (19:55) #5 – Build your amplifier. (24:33) #6 – Eat your carbs. (29:08) #7 – Weigh-in daily. (30:51) #8 – Keep a food journal. (34:06) #9 – Add li...
Jun 07, 2021•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Mind Pump can’t fix a clock to save their lives. (3:24) America, the land of opportunity. (6:57) Big athletes and the genetic spectrum. (8:38) The incredible benefits of red-light therapy. (14:09) Adam Schafer, the Wolf of Mind Pump. (16:44) Will computers be able to read our minds?! (20:35) When technology takes over. (25:02) Justin is REALLY into cults. (26:15) Zodiac Killer code finally crack...
Jun 05, 2021•1 hr 44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about definitive ways to know if you are gaining muscle and not fat, the effectiveness of strength training to improve bone density, ways to maintain a tight core for a whole set when doing bent-over movements, and how to build confidence in the gym and not be intimidated by people lifting heavy weights. Parents just don’t understand. (5:02) Mind Pump Movie Reviews: Cruella on Disney+ and Army of the Dead on N...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with cardiologist and trainer Dr. Mohammed Alo. Why there is a lot you can get away with when you are lean and fit. (1:57) Why you may be consuming less saturated fat than you think. (5:49) The top 10 things you can do to improve your heart health. (8:17) Are we genetically inclined to be overweight? (10:27) How does plaque form in the arteries? (14:19) The truth and value of statins. (16:44) Why being in a calorie surplus leads to obesity. (23:25) Th...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 28 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how long it takes for a metabolism to recover, what to do when the scale doesn’t move when cutting, the value of diet breaks, and the pros and cons of the suicide grip for bench pressing. The best Disney songs to make love to. (4:04) Why Adam is taking a break from cannabis. (8:52) Justin doesn’t do ANYTHING easy. (15:30) Dad life updates with Mind Pump. (23:42) Mind Pump Workouts: The importance of trai...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the benefits of increasing calories for women who want to add shape to their body and speed up their metabolism. The benefits of eating in a calorie surplus to gain strength and muscle. (3:50) The first ways women were marketed to get “curves.” (5:27) The consequences of eating in a severe calorie deficit. (7:33) Busting the “rat-race mindset” of eating a higher caloric diet to build muscle and promote a healthier metabolism. (9:48) Why Women Should...
May 31, 2021•51 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Grappa, the chicken nuggets of alcohol. (4:21) Zbiotics, it's so effective it’s dangerous. (8:18) The Mind Pump criteria for partnerships. (10:14) When a shark vomiting a human arm solves a crime mystery. (19:42) Mind Pump Debates: Faith versus science. (24:55) Mind Pump Recommends, Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults on HBO Max. (30:44) The creatine benefits surrounding depression and muscle prese...
May 29, 2021•1 hr 35 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best nootropics according to price and effectiveness, how to quit a sugar addiction once and for all, the exercises one should and shouldn’t do when doing low reps, and things that they preach but struggle to practice. Parenting differences between the guys and their spouses. (4:30) Mind Pump Debates: Miyagi-Do Dojo versus Cobra Kai, who is the true bad guy? (12:38) Attractiveness as a social constru...
May 28, 2021•1 hr 20 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Wahl Street & McMillions (HBO Max) producer Archie Gips. Archie is the president of Unrealistic Ideas in which he is partnered with well-known film star Mark Wahlberg and Stephen Levinson. Municipal is CRUSHING! (1:58) The hard work it takes to own a business. (4:04) A peek behind the scenes of scripting a reality show. (5:22) What is a ‘soft script’? (7:30) How to structure an effective story. (9:07) The value of focus groups. (12:21) Why no...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best exercises to build back width & thickness, how to drink creatine in order to use it to its maximum potential, the effect of building more muscle on appetite, and advice for refocusing goals after moving away from team sports. Mind Pump Shout Outs. (4:47) Mind Pump’s favorite movies from the 80s. (5:12) The origins of the Lululemon name. (14:46) What’s the deal with gold leaf steaks?! (16:52)...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 22 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how “woke” messaging with respect to fitness and obesity is not only disempowering, but is destroying health. The scary direction our culture is heading when it comes to diet and exercise. (1:53) The challenge with obesity. (9:20) Is the mainstream fitness industry to blame for this woke movement in the space? (11:46) Why Woke Fitness is Making You Fat & Unhealthy. (15:45) #1 – Your health is YOUR responsibility. (17:16) #2 – Obesity is NOT a di...
May 24, 2021•56 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Mind Pump reps Vuori. (3:50) Mind Pump shout-outs to our first responders. (7:00) The guys ‘weigh in’ on the airline's potential new plans for passengers. (7:47) Mind Pump Recommends, Generation Hustle on HBO Max. (15:18) Mind Pump Debates: HBO versus Netflix, which is the superior streaming model? (21:23) Is it only a matter of time until AI takes over? (31:13) Words that sound good with Mind P...
May 22, 2021•1 hr 38 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about Bruce Lee's chain & bar contraption for isometric training, whether a 10-15 minute trigger session every day is beneficial for muscle gain and fat loss, tips to prevent and overcome heartburn or acid reflux, and the most effective psychological tactics to help clients overcome their attempts to quit on themselves. Bill Gates, the philandering philanthropist. (3:47) Baby Aurelius is an eating machine!...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 20 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with bestselling author, Michael Moss about how the processed food industry engineers food to make it addictive. What led him down the path of the addictive properties of food? (2:23) Why it’s not so much that we are addicted to food, but how these companies have changed the definition of food in a way that our biology and genetics haven’t had a chance to catch up. (4:46) The science behind how heavily processed foods hijack our brain. (7:16) The allu...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to do when the rear delts won’t grow, how to incorporate neck training into a routine, insulin resistance, and whether pain tolerance improves along with strength training. Mind Pump speculates on Bill Gates divorce conspiracy theories. (4:51) Why OnlyFans, why?! (11:25) Have you ever ‘dry scooped’ bro?! (14:13) The history of Tang, the importance of chemistry, and Ovaltine. (15:20) Russia’s nukes a...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover four steps you can take to stay on track with your fitness and health goals when you are on the road. The difficulty staying healthy and fit while traveling. (2:08) The importance of movement. (4:20) The challenge of consistency away from home. (6:22) How to Stay on Track with Your Fitness While You Travel. (9:32) #1 – Utilize high frequency and volume training. (12:07) #2 – Employ tension with bodyweight exercises and bands. (14:34) #3 - Apply primi...
May 17, 2021•42 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom. Public Goods, top-notch customer service. (5:02) Have the guys synched their bowel movements? (8:03) Fun Facts with Justin: What is the term for the ‘lady boner’? (10:23) Why Sal has been experimenting with nicotine lozenges. (13:07) Robot candy machines do exist. (17:11) When you drunk text your friend’s girl. (21:12) Is having small calves connected to a shorter life expectancy? (24:50) How Or...
May 15, 2021•1 hr 52 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the most effective abdominal exercises, the benefit of doing an exercise sitting vs standing, whether front squats train the body differently than back squats, and the benefits of static stretching. Is Justin’s tan killing the environment? (3:40) The Di Stefano’s Vegas adventure. (8:48) Is Justin now blacklisted at Disneyland?! (13:11) Swimply, another BRILLIANT business concept. (20:06) Is inflation com...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 12 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six different ways to add substantial weight to the amount you can bench. The gold standard of strength, the bench press. (1:58) Mind Pump’s biggest bench press mistakes. (5:45) The misinformation surrounding the bench press. (8:18) The powerlifter leverage versus the bodybuilder mentality. (10:13) How to Have the Strongest Bench in the Gym. #1 – Strengthen the muscles that give you better posture . (13:00) #2 – Frequency is king. (18:25) #3 – Practic...
May 13, 2021•52 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about super slow training, the effectiveness of upright rows in developing the shoulders, whether the reverse grip bench press is useful, and the proper amount of volume per body part per week. Check out “A Day in the Life” Wednesdays on the Mind Pump Media Instagram page. (3:47) Vladimir Putin, the ultimate alpha and the dark world of black markets. (7:02) The money you can find in junk. (12:15) The game-chan...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss ways to make money as a personal trainer. The misconceptions around the money in fitness. (1:44) How few people get into fitness intending to make money. (3:26) The guys look back at the time they fell in love with fitness. (6:46) How to Get Rich as a Personal Trainer. (14:45) Breaking down the prototype of a successful personal trainer. (15:52) The pros/cons of working for a “big box” gym. (22:40) The pros/cons of working as an in-home trainer. (28...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Sal’s weird injury. (4:04) The Mind Pump wives are NOT average. (6:21) Why is Sal so tired? (14:25) The guys speculate on the reasoning behind the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce announcement. (17:28) Mind Pump Investments: The rise and fall of large corporations and the stock market. (20:35) Adam corrects himself on his recent comments on F45. (28:05) New product alert from Caldera Lab! (31:51) ...
May 08, 2021•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the Mind Pump stance on two-a-days, mitigating digestive system issues when bulking, the best way to approach training obese clients, and building a healthy metabolism with only bodyweight exercises and no access to gym equipment. YouTube comments can be harsh. (3:47) Follow along with full workouts on Mind Pump TV. (4:55) Shout out to Serene Wilken! (6:03) Updates on Sal’s book launch so far. (8:18) Whe...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 2 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the lesser known benefits of resistance training. The top attributes we connect with lifting weight too. (1:47) It’s about the journey, not the destination. (2:58) The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights. (4:32) #1 – Increases Androgen Receptor Density. (7:24) #2 – Balances out your hormones. (10:42) #3 – Boosts your libido. (17:40) #4 – Improves your mood. (19:25) #5 – Enhances your cognitive function/neuro-pathways. (23:40) #6 – Expands your mobility...
May 06, 2021•43 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about building muscle strength and muscle endurance at the same time, exercises to increase rotational power, whether lack of scapular retraction can prevent you from squatting deep, and how to get clients to express how the workout is affecting them. Mind Pump addresses the controversy between Layne Norton and Erica “Fit Love” Lugo over the ideology of The Biggest Loser. (3:58) How building muscle is protecti...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 18 min
