In this episode Sal & Justin speak with Kara Collier and Dan Zavorotny of Nutrisense about how continuous glucose monitors work and how they function as a tool to improve health & fitness through personalized real-time data and individualized nutritional coaching. What are continuous glucose monitors (CGM) and what are their values? (1:47) Driving meaningful behavior changes through CGMs. (5:16) How the numbers are a reflection of your current health. (6:41) Why it’s more important to ca...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the BEST exercises for full, round delts is the Z-Press! (2:29) Mind Pump’s breakfast staples. (11:24) Caffeine is a gnarly drug! (17:32) Mind Pump Investments: The tumbling Stock Market and Coinbase plummeting. (21:00) The tragedy surrounding the baby formula shortage. (23:04) If you lead a healthy life, it’s less expensive. (26:24) AirPods are a hell of a product! (27:58) A ne...
May 14, 2022•1 hr 26 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best tricep exercises, adding heavy dumbbell farmer carries to pack on muscle, the best way to get your quads engaged if you’re having a hard time feeling them when back squatting, and the truth about studies showing you need way less volume to maintain muscle and strength than to build it. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s an easy way to increase the effectiveness of your workout. PUT YOUR PHONE DOWN! Stay ...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 19 min
1812: Fatherhood With Ben Greenfield Has he noticed any parallels in his sons’ personalities or interests to his own? (2:21) Having those interesting, yet important, discussions with your teenage children. (6:17) The challenges of unschooling. (8:54) Building non-privileged children through the Greenfield Family Playbook. (27:29) Going through the rite of passage from boyhood to manhood. (35:45) Why Ben and his wife preach conscious-based parenting. (39:42) How has he addressed pornography with ...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The THREE most important components of getting a GOOD PUMP: WATER, SALT, and CARBS. (2:51) Body by cheese! (6:24) The guy's favorite and least favorite classes in high school. (9:15) Making the case that the student loan system should be market-based. (16:16) Rambo couldn’t save her. (20:40) Dad life updates with the guys: Going out to dinner with children, manifesting good traits into ...
May 11, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Why is there a HUGE demand and a LOW supply of quality trainers? (2:52) Seven reasons why most trainers are broke. #1 – They suck! (8:24) #2 – Leads vs. sales. (20:37) Not willing to work for FREE! (28:22) #3 - Retention vs. acquisition. (34:23) #4 - Lifetime customer value. (38:18) #5 - Solopreneur vs. entrepreneur. (44:15) #6 - Transactions vs. system. (50:50) #7 - Lack of patience. (56:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned NCI Certifications x Mind Pump Visit Chili Sleep for an exclusive offer...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the best ways to get your body to start progressing again is to change your workouts. Change the TEMPO, and you change the workout. (2:16) Don’t bring a knife to a gunfight. (14:07) Sal’s wife is a champion! (22:32) Have you heard of ‘hole in one’ insurance?! (26:33) How kids keep raising the bar of dumb challenges. (31:31) The benefits of red-light therapy and hair loss. (39:21)...
May 07, 2022•1 hr 35 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about growing stubborn biceps, whether changing phases is effective because of “muscle confusion,” if it is ok to train to failure if only focusing on a muscle group once a week, and whether bodybuilding is healthy. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a simple tip that will get you leaner and healthier. EAT PROTEIN FIRST! (2:29) Crypto ads are EVERYWHERE! (9:18) People are the currency. (13:21) Why the Supreme Court lea...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 27 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the value of mothers and the need for them to prioritize taking time to care of themselves. What drives moms to hire personal trainers more than any other demographic? (2:14) You can’t pour from an empty cup. (5:50) The value of working out to increase productivity. (8:16) Learning from example. (12:17) The importance of taking time for yourself. (17:03) The #1 hurdle for this type of client. (19:37) How you can workout in a way that actually energi...
May 05, 2022•51 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to resistance training, it is a SKILL. The MOST important factors with resistance training are FORM, TECHNIQUE, and CONTROL. (2:43) Becoming aware and dealing with your impulses. (13:02) The good, the bad, and the ugly in Salt Lake City. (21:00) Have women been shaming men since the beginning of time? (30:02) Stunning statistics of Americans’ view on cremation. (37:08) Bus...
May 04, 2022•1 hr 45 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Rabbi David Wolpe about the importance of spiritual health in these challenging times. A little background on Rabbi David Wolpe. (2:11) Is religion still important in modern times? (3:25) Why all good impulses need good institutions and organizations to keep them going. (4:58) Is a spiritual practice essential for health? (7:30) When has his faith been tested the most? (9:59) The two key reasons why people suffer. (11:30) Why evolution is a mixed...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Whether your goal is to cut or bulk, you should train to BUILD MUSCLE. (3:23) The value of having levity in a situation. (14:52) What is the best temperature for sleep? (22:05) The oldest person in the world passed away at 119! (26:07) Framing the average workweek. (34:54) Mind Pump Recommends, White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercombie & Fitch on Netflix. (40:19) Why the guys think...
Apr 30, 2022•2 hr
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often one should see a chiropractor, the benefits of using calorie cycling, what their workouts will look like at age 45, and if taking painkillers before or after lifting inhibits muscle growth. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the easiest and best ways to know that you are doing the right kind of training, eating the best diet, and living the best lifestyle is if you are getting STRONGER. (3:43) How conve...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 34 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss seven benefits of exercise that are often overlooked. Seven Surprising Benefits of Exercise. (1:46) #1 – Decreases cognitive decline. (2:12) #2 – Improves your relationship with pain. (12:40) #3 – Makes you happier. (21:22) #4 – Slows down your biological clock. (28:53) #5 – Helps you recover from major illnesses. (33:37) #6 – Improves your sex life. (36:43) #7 – Teaches you acceptance. (44:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned April Promotion: Get M...
Apr 28, 2022•50 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How you can lose weight, and your body fat percentage can go up! (4:02) Cannabis and working out. (17:32) Fun updates and the latest growth phases of the Mind Pump kids. (25:40) Congratulations to the Di Stefano family! (33:51) The effects of inflation on the global food supply. (39:17) The staggering amount of equity people are pulling out of their homes. (44:03) Scientists demonstrate...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 39 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of routines to provide structure and a higher probability of success to each day. Why your morning routine may be working against you. (1:43) Is there a hierarchy of morning routines? (3:30) The BIG myths surrounding routines. (6:07) The Mind Pump hacks that make their morning routines quick and effortless. (7:24) The magic of building a sleep routine. (21:41) The value of having a food routine. (40:34) The importance of setting the i...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to fitness and all the commonly accepted methods of training your body, they actually all work. But nothing works forever. (3:57) The guys recap their Easter Sunday with their families. (11:49) Muscle activations studies and their flaws. (25:46) A good lesson in checking your ego. (32:22) How Justin is showing what’s possible to his student-athletes. (34:46) Mind Pump’s fi...
Apr 23, 2022•1 hr 44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how weighted dips compared to the bench press, whether drinking diet soda is really so unhealthy, the best diet, sleep and workout practices when starting TRT to maximize response, and how social media has changed the health and fitness space for better or worse. Mind Pump Fit Tip: All exercises have value! The key is in how you apply them. (3:40) The value of isometrics for building muscle and strength....
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps that help eliminate food cravings. Why there is so much more to food than being robotic about it. (2:22) How language shapes the way you feel about certain things. (4:14) Label the feeling and master the action. (6:02) Change the relationship you have with the craving. (13:58) The 5 Step Strategy to Defeat Cravings. #1 – Become aware. (16:25) #2 – Create space between the feeling and the impulse. (25:13) #3 – Eat in ways that lower cravings...
Apr 21, 2022•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Ladies, don’t be afraid to go on a bulk. Most of the time, it’s exactly what you need to do to get the body you want. (4:05) New product alert from Paleo Valley! (9:30) Justin rids his house of the ‘demon’ relic and inflation woes. (12:18) Another case for the benefits of donating blood. (16:25) Cool Science News with Sal: California start-up sends tiny robots on a voyage into brains. (...
Apr 20, 2022•1 hr 38 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Darin Olien, best selling author, and co-host of Down to Earth With Zac Efron . How Darin & Zac Effron revamped and launched a Netflix series (2:46) Finding integrity while only scratching the surface on such deep topics (8:45) How they chose their filming locations (12:08) The unique balance in Iceland (13:42) The location that he was most excited to take Zack (16:38) Darin loses his home to the fires (19:49) The sageing ceremony 23:42 Where...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 36 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you have a slow metabolism, and you want to speed it up, one of the KEY things you need to do is eat in a calorie SURPLUS. (3:43) The many benefits of red-light therapy on your mitochondria. (14:06) Why drinking ANY alcohol is bad for you. (21:06) Fun Facts with Justin: The secret Nazi bunkers of Antarctica. (25:57) Why Adam is bitter about Sal’s sleeping superpower. (30:30) Cool Sci...
Apr 16, 2022•1 hr 36 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about controlling cravings, how to keep gains while going on vacation, the benefits of doing decline bench presses, and how to spot dumbbell chest presses. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Isometrics, believe it or not, this type of training builds muscle and burns body fat the fastest. It is the type of contraction that will activate the MOST muscle fibers. (4:01) Adam and Sal recap the NCI Coaching Con event. (16:03) Mind...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with New York Times best selling author, Harvard professor and happiness expert, Arthur Brooks on what happiness is and how to achieve it. What is a social scientist? (3:33) Why does academia lack humility? (4:38) The massive human experiment that is the coronavirus pandemic. (7:58) Is fear or control the biggest deterrent to your pursuit of happiness? (10:23) Why there is fear-based polarity in the US. (16:32) The comparison trap, that is social medi...
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 33 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Be science-based, but NOT science bound! (5:32) New Program Alert! Introducing MAPS Symmetry. (22:37) Are more women lifting heavy in the gym than men? (26:16) Downfalls of being a billionaire. (31:21) Sal is out there creating hype for Caldera. (41:19) Save your money, the aliens are coming! (43:36) Drug releasing contact lenses are near! (46:51) DNA-Based personalized medicine may cha...
Apr 13, 2022•1 hr 44 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the steps to build a balanced and symmetrical body that not only looks good but also performs well. The universal attraction to symmetry. (3:13) Different examples in sports where symmetry is very telling. (6:25) The first moment the guys visibly experienced an imbalance in their bodies. (11:56) What you train, you make stronger. (16:23) The biggest lagging parts in the competitive and general population. (19:05) The Steps to an Attractive & Funct...
Apr 11, 2022•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The most successful people set the stage for what is important. (3:18) Having kid’s over for a slumber party is fun, right? (13:53) The guys predict how Elon Musk will shake up Twitter. (29:39) Dr. Becky Campbell’s massive transformation! (35:57) Comparing intramuscular vs. subcutaneous testosterone injections. (36:50) Exercise and its effects on depression. (41:00) We never do nothing!...
Apr 09, 2022•1 hr 43 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about exercises that build a thicker neck, the advantages to sometimes going to failure, the best way to keep the butt from shooting up on the deadlift, and building muscles on a keto diet. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST important factor when it comes to your exercises is form and technique. Without it, your workouts are FAR less effective and WAY MORE dangerous. (2:38) Orangetheory’s new clever marketing experim...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin detail why lifting weights is a superior way to gain functional flexibility when applied properly. What is functional flexibility? (3:09) The importance of your central nervous system (CNS) in being the governor of your body and assessing risk. (6:29) Ways to lift weights to improve functional flexibility. (15:43) #1 – Train with CONTROL. (16:03) #2 – Train in YOUR fullest range of motion. (20:25) #3 – Strengthen and train your body in ALL different planes....
Apr 07, 2022•46 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Food quality matters most in this order: Fats, proteins, and then carbohydrates. (4:17) How the guys are switching up their Butcher Boxes. (15:09) Getting intense with Justin Andrews. (18:35) The NFL is aiming to disrupt the streaming wars. (22:00) Mind Pump’s special talents. (26:19) How Ned’s Mello has dramatically helped Adam’s magnesium deficiency. (30:52) Mind Pump Debates: Is sexu...
Apr 06, 2022•1 hr 45 min
