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: When it comes to long-term success in fitness, progress is NOT linear. (2:18) Cardio is TERRIBLE for fat loss. (6:47) The biggest downfall of highly educated trainers. (11:10) Social media breeds narcissism. (19:50) Doing hard work and knowing your value. (27:10) Fun Facts with Justin: Christopher Lee. (37:53) An important...
Nov 10, 2023•1 hr 31 min
The value of the holidays. (1:39) Five Ways to Use Exercise to Make the Holidays More Enjoyable. #1 - Consistency trumps everything. (3:57) #2 - Short hard workouts for insulin. (12:22) #3 - Closed chain movements for putting you “in” your body. (17:54) #4 - Workout with your family and friends. (23:58) #5 - Mobility movements after meals. (28:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned Limited Time Promotion: At-Home Holiday Bundle (MAPS Anywhere, MAPS Suspension, MAPS Prime, and the No BS 6-Pack all ...
Nov 09, 2023•33 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want bones that don’t break, keep lifting weights! (2:48) There is a hierarchy of Sudafed. (16:21) Tombstone is a classic. (22:15) Growing up Gotti. (25:28) Retracing your family tree and heritage. (29:39) Fun Facts with Justin: Anti-Pope. (32:35) Mind Pump’s jet lag protocol. (36:22) Seated vs. S...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 47 min
From a rapper to a news analyst, the background story of An0maly. (1:33) If it doesn’t make sense, it doesn’t make sense. (6:12) How his hustler mentality propelled his early success. (8:27) What platform did he get his start? (13:31) Being mentally prepared to take the hard road. (15:18) When did the political commentary come into play? (18:39) Why he parted ways from supporting Donald Trump. (26:22) Are we wired to want to follow? (32:25) The importance of building self-awareness and self-acco...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 45 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cardio training is a TERRIBLE way to lose body fat. (2:18) A different take on grounding. (33:27) The human body is so fascinating. (41:11) Weird wisdom with Sal: Urotherapy. (45:41) The differences between the beard oil and the serum from Caldera Lab. (53:07) The profound benefits of vitamin D. (54:35) Are you surprised by the UFC’s latest partnership?...
Nov 04, 2023•2 hr 6 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Your body is WAY more mysterious than people lead you to believe. (2:03) Setting the record straight for the recovery window for athletes. (14:49) Kids can do the sweetest and funniest things. (24:24) The daily battle over the thermostat. (30:20) The effect of caffeine on your sleep. (34:29) Botflies are creepy. (36:48) It’s free turkey season with Butcher Box! (44:01) Another update from Sal on his latest Ketamine therapy sessions. (48:21) Shout out to Chamath Palihapitiya. (...
Nov 03, 2023•1 hr 30 min
Why real fitness & health is rooted in behaviors and consumer demand. (2:00) Five Positive Changes in the Fitness Industry #1 - Strength training is popular (especially for women). (6:18) #2 - More people squatting and deadlifting. (13:16) #3 - New media takes out the old guard. (19:37) #4 - Wearable fitness & health tech. (26:02) #5 - Functional training awareness. (33:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP23 at...
Nov 02, 2023•43 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Physical health is mental health. (2:25) How education might need to make a U-turn. (15:55) How it’s been for Sal having a kid in college. (18:54) The division of labor/team approach to healthy relationships. (21:16) Discipline = freedom. (34:36) Kids say the darndest things. (37:14) Adam’s brilliant side hustle idea. (40:40) A telltale sign that you or a business are crushing. (44:43) Want to ...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 50 min
This is the second installment with attachment specialist, Adam Lane Smith. Installment #2 – Attachments in your friendships and why friendships are so ABSOLUTELY vital to your well-being. (1:21) What you will learn in this segment. (1:54) Friendlessness is the problem. (3:00) Assess what you got. (6:29) Questions to assess the people in your life to determine if they are worth your time and trust. (11:02) Why friends are the best starting place for fixing your attachment. (17:03) The “I am an a...
Oct 30, 2023•57 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the ways you can make yourself healthier is by training your body's ability to adapt to temperature changes. (1:58) The fascination with the Amish. (22:37) The root of consumerism and advertising. (28:08) Using Entera to thicken your hair. (36:31) The most attractive people in the world. (41:17) D...
Oct 28, 2023•1 hr 35 min
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: Look to the past! Often, if you live more like the ways we evolved to live, you will solve a lot of your health problems. (2:03) An update on Justin’s Sibo protocol. (16:40) Adam’s design thread group chat. (19:32) The benefits of air purifiers. (20:55) Kids are hilarious. (23:22) Fostering the things your kids are into. (...
Oct 27, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Catching up with the Muscle Doc. (2:40) Introducing Dr. Adeel Khan to the audience. (9:00) How big of an impact does combining their forces make for an athlete? (13:27) At the end of the day, the right compound needs to get to the right place. (15:31) How to regenerate tissue using stem cells and the myths surrounding them. (18:39) Explaining the world’s first reversible plasma gene therapy. (27:04) Intersecting professional sports with medicine. (36:35) The cutting-edge science around intranasa...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The guys with the BIGGEST calves are the ones who don’t even work them out. (2:57) How parents who are too strict raise sneaky kids. (15:34) The controversy surrounding USADA’s split with the UFC. (20:21) Should the consumer stock up on peptides? (23:01) Making the case for using red-light therapy for of...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 59 min
Defining what is fasting. (2:04) The history of fasting. (5:05) The guy’s personal experiences with fasting. (6:23) Why fasting became popular. (13:55) Don’t do it for fat or weight loss. (16:26) Do it for detachment reasons. (23:43) Short fasts vs. long fasts. (25:48) How to prepare for a fast. (30:05) How to get out of a fast. (35:06) Should I work out during a fast? (38:15) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Sleep Breakthrough by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners...
Oct 23, 2023•42 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MAGIC you are looking for is in the work you are AVOIDING. (2:02) The raw strength of Aleksandr Karelin aka The Russian Bear. (17:12) Mind Pump is heading back to Olympia! (19:41) Sasquatch is back! (23:25) Why Seed works differently than other probiotics. (27:03) A case study concerning Dynasty. (29...
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 51 min
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: Take care of yourself to better take care of others. (2:01) How the cooling pad from Eight Sleep has impacted Adam’s life. (21:17) Don’t poke the momma bear in the morning. (28:24) Parent hack: Books for toys. (36:03) Sal’s latest peptide review: TB-500 and Thymosin Alpha. (38:20) The next propaganda war will be Big Pharma...
Oct 20, 2023•1 hr 32 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the role muscle plays in overall health and longevity. We are not overfat but under-muscled. (1:57) What makes muscle so protective as an organ? (4:51) Why are doctors so slow to change their paradigm of thinking around building muscle? (7:49) How insulin resistance affects the body. (11:47) The disconnect with measuring strength vs. muscle mass. (17:33) If you want to have a healthy brain, MOVE! (22:47) How do we move the need...
Oct 19, 2023•1 hr 43 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Lifting to failure can have MASSIVE benefits. However, you have to do it the RIGHT way. These are three tips for failure training. (2:54) The guy’s spending habits and behaviors around money. (22:58) The science behind Seed. (36:03) How Zbiotics stands above all competitors. (40:01) The evolutionary feel...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 58 min
In this episode, licensed psychotherapist and highly sought-after Attachment Specialist, Adam Lane Smith, provides actionable insight on how to reclaim respect and care for yourself to improve your life and your relationships. Installment #1: The process to fix your integrated self. To build the BEST attachment with YOU. (2:56) Defining attachment. (3:45) How can this attachment break? (4:34) What you will learn throughout this series. (10:19) Recapping what has been discussed so far. (13:37) Bu...
Oct 16, 2023•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The ONE factor that would determine if something was strength training or not would be REST PERIODS. Without rest periods, you are doing cardio with weights. (1:55) The MOST important thing you need to focus on when you cut calories is to find a way NOT to lose muscle. (15:43) A TERRIBLE message to prese...
Oct 14, 2023•1 hr 59 min
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: Here’s a good rule of thumb when it comes to your health. NATURAL is better! The second best option is to use products that encourage natural processes. (1:56) The theory behind why guys pull pranks on one another. (31:25) Has Justin’s cheese withdrawal caused some deeper anger issues? (33:25) Another update from Sal on hi...
Oct 13, 2023•1 hr 36 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Shawn Stevenson, author of Sleep Smarter , Eat Smarter , and the new Eat Smarter Family Cookbook . Learning along the way as a parent. (2:29) “Life doesn’t call the qualified. Life qualifies the called.” (5:50) We are a product of our environment but also CREATORS of it. (11:17) Fighting his way through life. (19:39) “What can I do to feel better?” His transformation moment with his health. (28:11) The three things he did to change his health. (36:31...
Oct 12, 2023•1 hr 58 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When all things are equal, a high-protein diet is SUPERIOR. (2:09) How to repair ANY relationship. (27:33) Sal’s NOT a grill guy. (35:28) Who is teaching kids how to be tough anymore? (37:20) Resurrecting childhood videos and reframing things. (48:29) Things you can take with creatine to enhance absorption and make it more effective. (56:13) Shout out to Dr. Becky Kennedy. (59:26) #ListenerLiv...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 49 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven reasons why women benefit from powerlifting. Powerlifting should NOT be avoided! It’s a phenomenal way to train. (1:55) Seven Ways Powerlifting is Beneficial for Women. #1 - Powerlifting focuses on the big 3 lifts. (8:42) #2 - The goal is objective. (14:38) #3 - Encourages eating in a surplus. (19:05) #4 - Speeds up metabolism. (25:39) #5 - Discourages overtraining. (31:52) #6 - Is empowering. (34:59) #7 - Is a fun and supportive community. (38:26) ...
Oct 09, 2023•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Use red-light therapy to TURBO-CHARGE your mitochondria! (2:31) How NCI continues to level up its live events for all coaches and trainers. (13:03) Sal’s embarrassing moment at the gym. (21:13) How to not be an idiot at the gym. (26:08) Sal’s gym nemesis. (28:53) Adam’s ‘gym membership’ karma. (33:01) Sh...
Oct 07, 2023•2 hr 3 min
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: If you fix your sleep before diet and activity, you’ll get the biggest impact in the shortest period. (1:37) The impact and commonality of mold damage. (25:16) Poetic justice. (33:25) Science Corner with Sal: Genetically Modified Silkworms. (36:51) The ideal female body through the decades. (38:04) “Oh, you got Vuori on.” ...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with national best-selling author, mental health expert and host of The Dr. John Delony Show, Dr. John Delony. Anxiety is NOT your problem. Anxiety is just trying to get your ATTENTION. (2:15) What makes anxiety so addictive? (4:19) How anxiety is a smoke detector in your kitchen. (6:54) How to identify bad behaviors. (11:04) Your body would be FAILING you if you didn’t recognize you were lonely. (14:22) The quiet life of desperation. (17:09) Practice by ...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 34 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Compound lifts are generally superior to isolation exercises. (2:10) Why is Justin attracted to unisex shoes? (12:14) The viral story behind the Jordan 1’s. (15:25) Chancla Rangers. (17:59) The value in raising independent kids. (21:46) The division of labor in successful relationships/partnerships. (29:...
Oct 04, 2023•1 hr 52 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jason Phillips about the importance of the fitness industry and what can be done to improve it. Why Jason believes the “expert space” will become regulated. (2:27) One of the BIGGEST mistakes you can make as a trainer. (8:58) How the ‘guarantee’ model is outdated. (10:35) Why you need leverage to grow. (17:23) How the COVID boom of digital fitness is causing a lot of lack of trust today. (19:55) The dissonance between being extremely good at what you...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 25 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Obesity is the smoke. The fire is a LACK of muscle. (1:56) The LMNT difference. (10:30) Disturbing news for Ukrainian parents. (12:55) Blue zone fraud? (18:58) Some fascinating facts about Hong Kong. (22:20) The future implications of the United Auto Workers (UAW) strike. (27:38) An art major failure. (3...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 48 min
