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: Does the ‘pump’ build muscle and should you chase it? (1:42) Oxytocin with Mom’s and Dad’s. (8:49) Things the guys do better than their partners. (10:38) Culture is VERY important when it comes to obesity. (15:58) Good gut health is good brain health. (25:35) The mental challenges with cutting and bulking. (27:11) Mind Pum...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min
5 Biggest Challenges with Cutting & Bulking Defining cutting and bulking. (1:28) Why would someone want to do either one? (4:49) The 5 Biggest Challenges with Cutting & Bulking. #1 - “Feeling” fat or “feeling” small. (7:07) #2 – The hunger or feeling full. (15:03) #3 - The scale lies. (18:02) #4 – How you work out. (25:05) #5 - Overcorrecting (lack of patience). (28:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout...
Jul 18, 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: Is ‘cozy cardio’ valuable? (2:40) Max’s first experience at Universal Studios. (13:06) Embracing the moment and being patient as a parent. (19:06) An unregulated and wild weekend with the Andrews. (25:26) The Simpsons has always been edgy. (28:12) Fireworks and crowds. (29:48) Erroring with caution being...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 49 min
The scary/disturbing decline of males’ testosterone levels. (1:09) 6 Huge TRT Mistakes #1 - No change in lifestyle. (6:02) #2 - Adding training volume. (10:40) #3 - No focus on mobility training. (13:55) #4 - Masking poor health signals. (18:42) #5 - Inconsistent dosing. (22:17) #6 - More is not better. (25:44) 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 Dri...
Jul 15, 2024•31 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 more reason you should lift weights. (1:53) Sierra Mist vs. Cierra Mistt. (12:36) The podcast rush. (17:06) Podcasting 101. (21:51) Lessons learned from nearly a decade of podcasting. (26:16) Becoming more ‘unplugged’. (40:51) The most brilliant thing Adam has ever said! (50:35) Shout out to the NCI ...
Jul 13, 2024•1 hr 55 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: The exercise that you suck the most at is where all the gains are! (2:01) Adam’s embarrassing bowling injury. (12:23) Putting the chicken nuggets from Butcher Box through the ultimate test! (19:35) I got my friends back! (24:14) When your AI clone goes dark. (29:30) Speculating on the future of education. (30:57) The human...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 20 min
The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take Supplements DON’T come close to what proper diet, sleep, and lifestyle can do for you. (1:18) Personal stories and experiences. (3:57) The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take #1 - Multivitamin. (8:13) #2 - Protein powder. (13:27) #3 - Electrolytes (if you consume whole food/low carb diet) (16:52) #4 – Creatine. (22:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code ...
Jul 11, 2024•29 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 BIGGEST mistakes people make when trying to bring up a lagging body part. (2:30) Adam’s a BIG golf guy. (11:43) The insanity of politics. (18:50) Using the GHK-CU peptide to heal the skin. (26:56) The Brain Blend from Ned: A nice clean, euphoric feeling. (28:21) Mind Pump cashing in on GLP-1s?...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 58 min
Is Summer the Perfect Time to Implement More Cardio-Based Workouts? Cardio is terrible for fat loss. (1:28) Cardio can be used as a tool to turbocharge fat loss the right way. (2:49) The misconceptions surrounding cardio. (3:54) Cardio 101. #1 - Do appropriate cardio. (6:22) #2 - HIIT vs steady state. (13:37) #3 - Watch your performance. (17:40) #4 – Always incorporate strength training. (20:13) #5 - Diet is paramount. (22:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusiv...
Jul 08, 2024•28 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: (Workout of the Day) Instead of doing multiple exercises for a body part do ONE exercise for a lot of sets. (1:52) If you can’t sleep due to stress and anxiety, try this. (12:53) Man’s struggle to ask for help. (15:51) Moving can be stressful. (18:53) A reminder of how amazing our bodies are to adapt to ...
Jul 06, 2024•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: A great way to add novelty to your workout. (2:00) The PRx Mind Pump HQ remodel. (10:42) The ‘Kim Kardashian’ of goats. (15:06) Jumping the shark. (20:00) Bike seat for men. (21:53) Adam goes down the beatboxing rabbit hole. (25:14) People who are obsessed with celebrities are less intelligent. (29:30) The guys react to Se...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Defining what metabolism means? (1:50) The complexity of our metabolism. (3:18) Survive and thrive. (6:25) Why a fast metabolism is an advantage in a modern society. (9:24) 5 Steps to a Faster Metabolism #1 - Strength train. (13:47) #2 - Eat more protein and food. (19:49) #3 - Get good sleep. (25:19) #4 - Balance hormones. (27:27) #5 - Walk after meals. (32:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use code MINDPUMP to get $350 off ...
Jul 04, 2024•38 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: The relationships around you are PROFOUNDLY impactful on your health & fitness. (2:44) Catrina the rock, and Justin steps up. (15:30) The car guy finishes last. (20:04) Justin’s embarrassing selfie. (31:12) AI hallucinations. (34:39) Never take notes again! (37:19) The gold standard of personal trainer ...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 47 min
Max Lugavere Max’s new film and the story behind it. (2:38) The troubling rise of dementia/Alzheimer’s. (5:39) What he learned about our medical system regarding this disease. (9:25) How these genes act with their environment. (15:49) Eastern vs. Western medicine. (17:55) Looking back, would he have done anything differently? (22:09) What prompted him to document everything? (25:16) The skills learned from being a journalist. (28:22) Giving a raw portrait of what it’s like to have dementia. (33:...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 14 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 things you can do to build muscle and strength is TAKE TIME OFF. (2:02) Saffron for recovery. (14:01) When you hit the genetic lottery. (16:09) The next generation of GLP-1s is on the horizon. (20:56) Getting ahead of the inevitable wave with an exclusive/small GLP-1 coaching group. (32:11) The art of speaking live. (39:00) When the joke doesn’t land. (43:57) Scary news on micr...
Jun 29, 2024•1 hr 51 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: The one component of health most of us miss. (1:45) Same-sex compliments are the most powerful. (22:09) A posterboard for Adam’s nighttime routine. (25:30) Viagra for brain health. (28:40) Missing nukes. (33:10) Crazy corruption. (37:42) The human behavior aspect of social media ‘gossip’. (41:11) The guy’s latest Vuori staples. (47:45) Celebrity/politic...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 14 min
5 Factors All Online Coaches Need to Consider The explosion of online coaching. (1:39) The misconception is that this is an easy way to build a business. (3:47) What makes a “good” trainer. (5:38) 5 Factors All Online Coaches Need to Consider #1 - Must have a strong online presence (think retention and value add). (7:25) #2 - Use good workout programming (ie: MAPS). (14:04) #3 - Coach people for free at first, gradually raise prices. (17:32) #4 - Build an online group (ie: Facebook). (21:54) #5 ...
Jun 27, 2024•34 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: Stretch with purpose! (2:31) What’s going on with Stefi Cohen? (21:23) The sport of politics. (25:41) It’s getting weird with AI. (32:36) Would you ride a VR water slide? (36:36) Sal’s favorite conspiracy theory. (38:34) Dad of the Year moment. (41:52) The brilliance of Forrest Gump. (45:42) Why Ned stands out above their competitors. (46:53) Sal’s next...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 55 min
The 4 Maps Fitness Programs Everyone Should Own Defining MAPS. (2:00) How POWERFUL good programming is. (3:38) The 4 Maps Fitness Programs Everyone Should Own #1 - MAPS Prime. (6:30) #2 – MAPS Anabolic. (14:49) #3 - MAPS Performance. (21:23) #4 – MAPS Symmetry. (28:23) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: The Top 4 Programs mentioned all 50% off for 72 hours ONLY! ** Code TOP4 at checkout ** Visit NASM for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** For the month of June, get 5...
Jun 24, 2024•38 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What is more important to look at? Calories and macros or food quality? (2:17) Have we been rocked to sleep when it comes to social media? (20:17) Bluey mania! (25:51) Aurelius, the garbage man. (27:06) A special call to the Mind Pump audience. (28:20) A discussion on potential depressing news coming out of 24 Hour Fitness and its downstream effects. (33:16) When Mind Pump gets lit, Zbiotics is...
Jun 22, 2024•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: The #1 recovery hack. (2:15) Is glow-in-the-dark baseball a thing? (14:24) Why are we attracted to freak shows? (16:22) Divorce by combat. (18:04) Mind Pump Recommends ‘Hit Man’ on Netflix. (20:02) Highlighting the Tucker Carlson interview with the President of El Salvador. (23:45) Black market GLP-1s have arrived. (26:23)...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Busting the myths surrounding the fears of deadlifting. (1:22) If you don’t use it, you lose it. (3:28) The muscles involved when performing a deadlift. (5:39) The aesthetic carryover. (10:59) The 4 Best Deadlifts Everyone Should be Doing #1 – Conventional. (13:08) #2 – Sumo. (18:52) #3 - Single leg. (23:11) #4 – Romanian. (28:01) 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 o...
Jun 20, 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: When it comes to fitness, there are three categories that you should aim for. Balance is best. (2:51) Adams shares and opens up on the scariest week of his life. (13:52) Shout out to John Delony! (51:37) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can you speed up the time to complete the "adaptation cycle?” (52:33)...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 38 min
How she got into practice and how she got into the GLP-1 space. (2:25) Peptide vs a drug. (10:45) The dose matters. (11:18) The GLP-1 deficiency factors. (15:50) Running into the resistance wall. (20:11) The downstream effects of GLP-1s on our metabolism. (22:15) The musculoskeletal impacts of GLP-1s. (25:38) Breaking down the GLP-1 peptides. (28:45) The thickening. (32:10) A wonderful tool/opportunity for people to get their lives back. (34:50) Wiring the brain through the use of these neurogen...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 38 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The more advanced you become with strength training the better results you can get with light weight. (1:59) Explaining ‘overcoming isometrics’. (10:21) The pros/cons of the ‘gummy’ supplement revolution. (12:58) Cannabis and alcohol blunders. (16:02) The social media dilemma. (22:00) Learning to release and embrace the cold. (32:01) Can you trust your elected leaders? (37:15) Crazy facts with ...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 55 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: Hurry is the enemy of peace, joy, and growth. (1:46) What’s going on in Mexico? (14:41) The stress before election years. (16:31) COVID vaccines could be partly to blame for the rise in excess deaths since the pandemic. (19:44) Fauci is getting grilled! (24:13) Joy Mode for women? (25:53) When you know you’re getting too b...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 11 min
The 7 Overhead Presses Everyone Should Be Doing A foundational human movement for shoulder and scapular health, mobility, strength, and development. (1:28) The overhead press has more athletic carryover than a bench press. (5:20) Why the shoulder joint is one of the most commonly injured. (6:29) The 7 Overhead Presses Everyone Should be Doing. (8:13) #1 - Standing strict press. (9:01) #2 - Push press. (13:41) #3 - One arm kettlebell press. (17:37) #4 - Behind neck press. (20:04) #5 - Seated dumb...
Jun 13, 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: One of the MOST effective steps you can take to improve your health is to AVOID heavily processed foods. (2:35) Is lab-grown meat keeping us obese? (16:20) Hair loss by ethnicity. (21:53) Aspirin is shown to reduce cancer risk. (30:24) Fauci on the hot seat. (34:11) Pitching Caldera to your tough guy frie...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 53 min
Understanding what programming entails. (1:38) Intensity is the easiest metric to accelerate results, but also the quickest way to overtrain. (2:24) The misconception that people know what they are capable of doing. (5:06) The magic in how you manipulate intensity. (5:48) Six Factors to Focus on to Safely Increase Your Summer Workouts Intensity. #1 - Increasing intensity judiciously. (8:26) #2 - Applying increases for short periods of time (2-4 weeks). (11:18) #3 - Sleep and diet must be on poin...
Jun 10, 2024•29 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: Fasting is a TERRIBLE way to lose body fat! (1:56) Is perineum sunning a thing? (10:48) Are cults on the rise or decline? (12:00) Using red-light as a pre-workout. (15:15) The incredible tales of Dick Proenneke. (20:23) The profound manifesto of Ted Kazynski. (24:47) The inefficiency of traditional schoo...
Jun 08, 2024•1 hr 45 min
