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: Both the present you and the future you benefit from when you sacrifice the RIGHT why. (1:52) Why Mind Pump’s steers from before & after’s. (19:30) Proud leader moments. (23:33) Kids say the darndest things. (34:03) Organifi products FLY off the shelves! (35:50) Gummies vs. pills. (37:06) Shout out to the Mind Pump Newsletter! (43:17) Try Brain.fm, MIND...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 20 min
How the hips are the center of ALL your power. (2:42) Five reasons WHY your butt won’t grow and HOW to make it grow. #1 - Not Training Frequently: Train your butt three days a week. (7:58) #2 - Doing the Wrong Exercises: Do squats, hip thrusts, and deadlifts. (15:15) #3 - Sleep 9 hours. (19:12) #4 - Change the reps. (21:51) #5 - Eat more (Eat high protein). (25:40) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! April Promotion: MAPS Anywher...
Apr 25, 2024•30 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: Work on sleep. It will make everything else better. (2:17) Signs we are having sex tonight. (15:16) Sal’s a terrible patient. (18:38) Getting your first pimple. (20:42) Bad food diets and the worst fast food. (23:19) At what point will the GLP-1s be used to save money? (29:33) When are they going to stop...
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 40 min
The power of the scale. (1:25) Why it’s irrelevant. (6:02) Four reasons why you should THROW AWAY your scale! #1 - It doesn’t measure body composition. (11:49) #2 - It takes our focus off other metrics. (14:31) #3 - It can mess with our heads. (21:46) #4 - Weight can fluctuate from day to day. (26:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Exclusively for Mind Pump Listeners, NASM is offering their CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) Premium for the Price of Self-Study ($899) usually $1,249. Get All Incl...
Apr 22, 2024•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 have a body part that seems to be lagging, don’t go heavier, go LIGHTER. (1:35) Connecting and disconnecting. (11:07) Understanding what is developmentally appropriate. (17:49) Owning up as a parent. (25:04) The favorite host results are in! (29:49) The best immune-boosting supplements for kids. (...
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: MANAGE your algorithms. (1:41) Shout out to Dr. John Delony. (14:29) Sal’s vasectomy experience. (16:49) Why Sal is dropping the ‘wife beater’ when working out. (24:00) Adam’s latest Tirzepetide challenge. (26:12) The homelessness epidemic in California. (39:51) The state of the economy. (43:54) Conspiracy theory corner with Mind Pump. (49:42) #Quah question #1 - As a 48-year-old male I’m having a tough time with increasing the overhead press. What would you recommend as a “Z”...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 18 min
Why they started the Fitness Business Mentorship. (1:26) How did they meet? (3:22) Getting close through the shared suffering of training Gary Vaynerchuk. (5:39) The inspiration behind how their podcast was born. (22:03) The needs they wanted to fill in the fitness space. (26:02) Do you want to be a coach or a CEO? (33:14) Online vs. in-person coach. (34:38) The characteristics of coaches who have built a good/sustainable career. (39:07) How social media can feed your insecurities and narcissism...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 55 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 value of the workout is NOT about the calorie burn. It’s about the adaptation. (2:22) Mind Pump Live is BACK! (11:05) Doug is a funny bear. (13:16) Having self-awareness and focusing on what you’re good at. (18:45) Caldera works for ALL skin types. (23:40) Acquired savant syndrome. (26:55) How people...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Even ‘good’ workouts can be bad if used by the wrong person. (1:22) Defining a ‘good’ workout. (3:00) Five Signs You’re Doing the Wrong Workout. #1 - You aren’t getting stronger or progressing in PERFORMANCE. (7:45) #2 - You feel worse after the workout and/or generally. (11:35) #3 - Joint pain. (17:01) #4 - Overemphasis on intensity. (23:38) #5 - Poor sleep. (28:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checko...
Apr 15, 2024•32 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 to move in a direction where your life changes, having a mentor or a guide is your best bet. (1:45) Kids say the darndest things. (13:04) Sal’s devastating night of sleep. (14:22) BPC-157's healing ability. (21:38) GLP1’s use for impulsive behavior and another Adam Tirzepetide update. (24:12)...
Apr 13, 2024•1 hr 43 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're going to talk good to anybody, talk good to yourself. (1:40) Reacting to the latest TikTok trend, Trad Wives. (16:00) Trauma lust. (25:04) The evolutionary theory behind strongmen dating tiny women. (33:17) Growth spurts. (35:22) The growth mindset is attached to being a successful personal trainer. (38:54) When ...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Understanding the difference between what’s optimal, what’s tolerable, and what’s beyond that. (1:51) How healing/recovery is different than adapting. (4:15) The importance of consistency over intensity. (7:12) Signs of overtraining. (9:32) Five Steps to Bounce Back from Overtraining #1 - Take a week off. (16:10) #2 - Get good sleep. (19:54) #3 - Bump calories (protein). (22:55) #4 - Come back with half volume. (24:20) #5 - SLOWLY increase volume (setsXrepsXweight). (26:43) Related Links/Product...
Apr 11, 2024•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: Fitness can be the solution or the problem. It’s all about HOW you do it. (2:24) Sal’s recent gross discovery. (15:05) Doug Wick. (19:31) When you know something is taking the Western world by storm! (24:17) Adam’s main goal with his Tirzepetide experiment. (25:49) Dad wins. (32:54) Justin’s ‘Yacht Rock’...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 55 min
How your body NEVER loses the ability to adapt. (1:25) Six factors to consider as you age. #1 - Lift weights appropriately (modify). (7:36) #2 - Get good sleep. (15:05) #3 – Hit your protein targets from whole foods. (19:45) #4 - Track energy, libido, sleep quality, mood. (22:46) #5 - Do cardio for health, not calorie burn. (27:29) #6 - Easy lifestyle hacks. (29:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned SPECIAL PROMOTION: MAPS 40+ Half off! ** Code AGE50 at checkout ** For a limited time only, Mind P...
Apr 08, 2024•36 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t listen to the world if you want to be healthy. (1:43) Highlighting the incredible and rewarding benefits of being a personal trainer. (11:03) Mind Pump has officially partnered with NASM. (15:01) Adam’s mindset taking on this Tirzepatide experiment. (23:27) Sal’s fitness crisis. (30:11) Nothing wi...
Apr 06, 2024•1 hr 40 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: Good health = freedom. (1:24) The guy’s current personal health journey. (8:57) Taking Viagra to improve your health. (21:20) Two of the most annoying pains of all time. (24:35) The importance of companies like Get Dynasty. (26:59) Why you should avoid young day trader influencers. (30:32) Predicting the fallout from Flordia’s social media ban for child...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Try it, experience it, and feel the effects. (1:40) Nailing the first experience. (4:05) Profound personal experiences with the product. (5:16) The encapsulation of Brain.fm. (8:06) How you listen to different music based on what you are doing. (12:58) A more bioavailable thing than binaural beats. (15:18) Priming your brain. (18:10) How does Brain.fm affect an ADHD brain? (20:13) Focusing on what matters most. (23:41) Tales of intimacy. (27:13) Getting more restful sleep. (30:58) Tackling Alzhe...
Apr 04, 2024•1 hr 5 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: Probiotics aren’t just for gut health. They help with your athletic performance and muscle gains! (2:35) Parasites aren’t as uncommon as you would think. (12:45) Nubby Justin. (14:47) Touching on the Kate Middleton conspiracy. (21:19) Missed opportunities with investments. (25:47) The origin story of Ban...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Long-lasting changes take TIME. (1:08) Laying out the blueprint on how to do this right and get in shape for summer over the next 90 days! Month one: Fix your why. (7:45) Start lifting. (12:11) Prioritize sleep. (15:27) Eat without distractions. (17:23) Avoid processed foods. (17:55) Hit water targets. (19:40) Don’t weigh yourself. (21:18) Month two: Aim for protein targets. (22:40) Track all your food. (24:45) Track your steps. (25:19) Track weight and body fat. (27:11) Month three: Cut or bulk...
Apr 01, 2024•37 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three 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 BIGGEST wastes of money is thermogenic fat burners. (2:25) Restless sleep is the worst! (13:18) Recognize the warning signs when something may be off with your child. (15:53) Rock thief. (19:17) When you realize money isn’t an issue. (21:09) “They” want us to be fat, sick, and unhealthy. (27:...
Mar 30, 2024•1 hr 41 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: Don’t use shame to get results. (2:00) When your kids have bigger calves than you. (17:22) Organifi has products for kids! (18:31) Interesting times we live in. (23:32) Speculating on the fallout from Oprah’s weight-loss drug special. (29:27) Did the CDC release a redacted study on myocarditis after COVID-19 vaccination? (...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 17 min
How the fitness industry is RAPIDLY evolving. (2:22) How your business should be a DESIRE, not a necessity. (4:12) Why the scale model is broken. (6:42) Why is the quality of coaching going down? (11:55) Understanding your growth trajectory. (18:20) Acquisition vs. retention. (23:21) The difference between a rich vs. poor mindset. (25:25) Understanding a revolving pricing model. (26:27) Exclusive vs. inclusive marketing. (35:00) How the FTC is cracking down on online marketers and how to be comp...
Mar 28, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three 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 most impactful things you can do for your health, positively, is to BE WITH PEOPLE! (2:37) Gymnastics Dad stories with Justin. (17:27) The latest scary trend with high school dances. (23:55) AI-generated content is getting weirder and weirder. (29:27) Amazon hot air balloons and drones. (32:4...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Health does NOT encompass just looking good. (1:48) Seven Habits of Truly Healthy People. (5:08) #1 - Disconnect from all media. (8:34) #2 - Eat dinner with your family. (16:15) #3 - Seek coaching or therapy. (19:56) #4 - Spend lots of time outdoors. (23:29) #5 - Volunteer your time. (26:55) #6 - Live well below your means. (30:12) #7 - Follow a spiritual practice. (36:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first or...
Mar 25, 2024•41 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 highest source of creatine you can find in the world is RED MEAT. (1:59) The inventor of the silencer. (12:34) The safety and protection of owning guns. (13:57) When you think it’s funny and cute until it's not. (22:32) Is the public finally waking up to the Government’s distrust? (25:16) Prime bever...
Mar 23, 2024•1 hr 44 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: Do NOT watch your progress in the mirror or the scale! When you get that full picture, you can then create a relationship with exercise that lasts the REST of your life. (1:47) Sal opens up on his spiritual journey. (22:05) A review of the peptide Tirzepitide. (24:49) Approaching healthy eating habits with kids. (29:58) Wh...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Tricking the client to change their behaviors outside of counting/burning calories in a way that doesn’t feel restrictive. (2:18) Six Weird Ways to Lose Weight. #1 - Eating without distractions. (5:10) #2 - Prioritize sleep. (9:37) #3 - Walk after meals. (13:44) #4 - Eat without drinking fluids. (18:54) #5 - Food order (protein, fiber, carbs). (24:45) #6 – Journal. (28:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at check...
Mar 21, 2024•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: Attention personal trainers: STOP training and START teaching. (2:44) Raising your kids your way. (13:40) Justin stepping out of his comfort zone. (20:44) Sal’s supplement blunder. (31:30) These phones are something else. (32:39) Hot takes on Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson. (39:09) John Cena’s “humiliation rit...
Mar 20, 2024•2 hr 1 min
There is a time and place for machines. (2:00) The value of working out with machines only. (3:47) There is an order of operations. (10:22) A Machine-Only Workout Utilizing the Machines We Deem to be Most Effective. #1 - Hack squat (greater range than leg press). (11:33) #2 - Seated or lying Hamstring curl. (15:35) #3 - Cable row. (17:52) #4 - Plate loaded chest press. (21:35) #5 - Smith machine seated press. (23:52) #6 - Dip machine. (27:33) #7 - Preacher curl machine. (29:46) Sets and rep rang...
Mar 18, 2024•35 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 success, the WHY is more important than how or the what. (1:45) The best compliment a man can get? (15:29) Knowing what you like and don’t like. (16:42) Laughter is such a powerful thing. (21:57) One of the BEST exercises/machines to improve squat mobility. (27:40) The dangers of social media for kids. (30:42) Should the US be able to advertise pharmaceutical drugs? (33...
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 42 min
