In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Lisa Sugarman & Debra Fox Gansenberg, the authors of How to Raise Perfectly Imperfect Kids and Be Ok With It: Real Tips & Strategies for Parents of Today's Gen Z Kids. How who they are and what they do are very similar. (1:44) What inspired the book? (4:34) Providing an opportunity for families, kids and teachers a place to come to not feel judged. (5:45) What does the term ‘humanistic’ mean to them? (8:12) The problematic future of ‘lawnm...
Dec 16, 2019•1 hr 39 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about good compound exercises for adductors and abductors, lifting with no belts or straps, what kids nutrition should look like, and the common problems they would change first in most gyms. Can size outweigh skill? A Senegalese wrestling champion to make his MMA debut, the evolution of MMA & MORE. (4:20) The benefits and value of infrared saunas to reset your circadian rhythm. (14:02) Getting ahead of fl...
Dec 14, 2019•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the differences between a front and behind the head overhead press, arching the back during a bench press, the pros and cons of super-setting, and gamification of fitness to build long-term habits. Want younger-looking skin? The benefits of retinoids that you find in the face serum from Caldera Lab. (4:40) Mind Pump aging in dog years. (7:25) Why do we balance better on our non-dominant side? (8:10) PRx ...
Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss the importance of having a purpose and five ways that have helped them identify their own. How do you figure out what your purpose is? Why is it important? (1:49) When timing and opportunity align with talent in what you were shaped to do is when you find purpose. (7:30) Why motivation is bullshit if you don’t have a sense of purpose. (11:15) The 5 B’s to Finding Your Purpose. (12:40) #1 - Be brave. (12:55) #2 – Be willing to give. (22:25) #3 – Be mi...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to get a better mind-muscle connection, whether diet breaks are helpful for someone who has cut calories multiple times in life, set point theory, and the "health at any size" movement. Sal and Adam recap their weekend speaking at Jason Phillips coaching event. (5:14) If you study exercise or nutritional science and have NO experience training people then you have NO right to communicate information ...
Dec 11, 2019•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with good friend Joe DeFranco. Why Joe refers to bad trainers as “slap dicks” and how he takes criticism. (3:08) The differences between his certification and all others. (5:00) The origins of building a certification course and how he was introduced to James Smith. (10:09) What are the real reasons why someone should focus on having a structured warm-up? (13:50) The breakdown between application and academia. (17:35) How do I know if a trainer is good ...
Dec 09, 2019•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of very low rep ranges on major lifts like the bench, squat, and deadlift, how sleep affects fat loss, their favorite body part to develop, and how they vote with their dollars. Who is most likely to be in celebrity rehab out of the Mind Pump crew? (4:20) The difficulty of seeing your child sick. (8:05) The different segments of the fitness industry and the good/bad information that has come...
Dec 07, 2019•1 hr 23 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it takes longer to build muscle or burn fat, if almond and soy milk are more or less processed than regular dairy, tips or advice to someone who suffers from body dysmorphic disorder, and dating apps. Mind Pump’s take on psychedelic psilocybin deemed “breakthrough treatment” for severe depression. (4:24) Is higher fish consumption linked to a stronger effect on IQ? (19:14) The value and benefits ...
Dec 06, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin go over five reasons why everyone would benefit of utilizing bodybuilding training principles in their training. The history of bodybuilding. (1:35) What is aesthetics? Why do we associate it with a visual representation of health? (9:45) Five Reasons Why Everyone Should Train Like a Bodybuilder. (12:10) #1 – The mind to muscle connection. (12:33) #2 – The value and benefits of isolation exercises to address weaknesses and imbalances in your body. (29:33) #3...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether trap bar deadlifts as good as straight bar deadlifts, exercises someone can do to repair poor thoracic mobility, the benefits of strength training when battling depression and anxiety, and the benefits of caffeine cycling. MIIR delivering high-quality products and giving back in the process. (4:47) How do you know your charitable money is going to the RIGHT place? (8:09) Recapping the guy’s Thank...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 24 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Arthur C. Brooks a Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School and Arthur C. Patterson Faculty Fellow at the Harvard Business School and columnist for The Washington Post. Dr. Brooks has two New York Times bestsellers, a documentary on Netflix (The Pursuit) and a new book, Love Your Enemies . What can we do with the people we disagree with? (3:28) How shutting down competition leads to mediocracy. (5:37) Blurr...
Dec 02, 2019•1 hr 25 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how long is acceptable to rest mid-set to try and pump out a few more reps, whether drop sets are useful for the beginning or intermediate lifter, what makes an overall healthy individual, and their opinion on yoga and how to implement it into training. Mind Pump Debates: Will the cybertruck disrupt the truck industry? Are self-driving cars the future? (5:42) 82-year-old female bodybuilder beats down a h...
Nov 30, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about stretches to increase squat mobility, exercises to relieve hip and butt pain, the most effective way to bulk, and how food affects your brain and mood. How exactly does Adam apply the serum from Caldera Lab? (4:52) Is Sal more cake than beef now? He breakdowns his current macros. (9:49) Which source of protein powder is ideal for muscle building? (12:58) The bathrooms at Mind Pump HQ are FINALLY being re...
Nov 29, 2019•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss four ways to change up your workout to build more muscle, become stronger, improve performance and prevent injury. The things that are preventing you from reaching your goals. (2:46) Four ways to change your goal to achieve the maximum benefits of your routine. (4:43) #1 – Focusing on addressing correctional exercises to expand your potential. (9:42) #2 – Adding a strength training phase to your routine to place the focus on how strong you are rather...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether squats and deadlifts “thicken” the waistline, the difference between priming and warming up, the benefits to stability training or using tools like a Bosu ball, and why many skinny yoga-girls likely self-selected yoga as their sport because of their body type. Sal accidentally wears shoes the guys co-sign on. (5:21) Recapping their experience seeing Arthur C. Brooks talk. (9:44) The importance of...
Nov 27, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Matthew Januszek, entrepreneur and founder of Escape Fitness. His take on the new 49ers Fit gym? (3:25) From roller-skates to bodybuilding: His introduction into fitness. (4:24) Where did the idea for the gym equipment company come from? (6:50) What did the process of scaling look like? (11:57) How his passion for fitness fueled the company's early mishaps. (13:35) When where they able to service outside the UK? (17:22) The moment he knew it was t...
Nov 26, 2019•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin talk with good friend, Mike Matthews about his how he built his company, Legion, and then answer questions asked by the live audience. Protein bar companies are making out! (2:15) What has been the worst product idea he has had? (3:37) What products surprised him that sold well? (4:51) How the pre-workout market has really taken off and the shenanigans that have come with it. (8:05) Why a part of him is ashamed to be in the supplement industry. (16:40) How a...
Nov 25, 2019•1 hr 42 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how long to stay in a specific rep range, whether you can cut calories and still gain muscle, the best way to strengthen wrists and the ideal physical activity or exercise to be done 2-3Xs a week by the average person. How Italian’s don’t have a volume button. (4:04) Why it’s not just about the information, but rather HOW you communicate it. (5:57) Mind Pump heading to LA to meet Arthur C Brooks. (15:00)...
Nov 23, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to incorporate a deload week into programming, how to develop side glutes, how to strengthen and stabilize hypermobile joints and the most memorable client that they have ever had. Mind Pump Recommends Jojo Rabbit in theaters now. (4:34) Mind Pump Recommends The Morning Show on Apple+. (6:17) Does Sal need an intervention? (9:10) What looks good in real life is often different than in pictures. (10:5...
Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin cover seven ways to prevent packing on the pounds (or kilos) this holiday season. What is Mind Pump’s favorite holiday? (2:52) How much weight does the average American gain during the holidays? (4:20) The seven steps you can take to NOT get fat around the holidays. #1 – Cutting the STRESS! (6:39) #2 – Prioritizing the order of how you eat your food. (13:15) #3 – The importance of drinking plenty of water. (17:35) #4 – Bringing a healthy dish to your family ...
Nov 21, 2019•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the significance of bodyweight training when strength training, whether a beginner should focus on bulking or cutting first, why people have such a hard time losing fat, and knowing when to become a personal trainer. How the modern domesticated dog wouldn’t survive a second in the wild. (5:23) Adam shares his most recent set back in his training. (6:17) That one-time Sal couldn’t get off the floor after ...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 19 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak for the second time with Bishop Robert Barron. Focusing on the wider culture and moving forward on all fronts. (2:46) What was the conversation like with Jordan Peterson? (4:04) Why everyone is hungry for God. (5:18) What are the symptoms of poor spiritual health? (7:40) The problems of creating an idol out of the ego. (9:57) The surrender of control and asking God what does he want you to do today. (11:01) Why has religion fallen out of favor? (13:00)...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 18 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to feel activation in chest when benching, how much information you should know as a new personal trainer, if there is anything they would go back and change in their first 3 programs (Anabolic, Performance & Aesthetic), and how to address insecurities. Adam has an addiction to subscriptions. (5:06) Sal using scare tactics on his son. (9:42) Is seasonal affective disorder a real thing? (11:16) Ho...
Nov 16, 2019•1 hr 19 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether cardio is a waste of time if you’re lifting heavy, the benefits and disadvantages of doing a barbell complex vs. doing straight sets, whether it is necessary to eat multiple times a day to see gains, and if it is awkward when someone asks just one of them to be on their podcast. The foods the guy’s used to eat during their bachelor days. (3:30) Want to lower your blood pressure? Drink your beet j...
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin give you five ways to naturally relieve pain. How over 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain DAILY! (2:07) What are the differences between chronic and acute pain? (2:58) HOW you are moving can determine WHY you are in pain. (5:02) The Five Most Important Ways to Relieve Pain. (7:22) #1 – Improve overall mobility to solve the root problem. (9:42) #2 – How your diet can be causing your joint pain. (24:59) #3 – Optimizing your sleep to reduce pain. (3...
Nov 14, 2019•55 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether upright rows are safe, touch-and-go vs. dead-stop for exercises such as deadlifts, the benefits and detriments of rucking, and whether it is possible that humans could evolve to safely consume McDonald’s-type food daily and require less exercise. The power and influence of YouTube celebrities. (5:25) Are people more interested in seeing people fight who they KNOW, rather than see fighters that AC...
Nov 13, 2019•1 hr 8 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin speak with Bret Contreras, inventor of the hip thrust and renowned butt building expert. From a math teacher to glute guru: How did Bret get to where he is today? (2:41) Where did his obsession with glut training come from? (10:17) How he made hip bridges a thing. (14:50) Why it takes a strong woman to date a trainer. (18:37) The importance of staying true to who you are. (20:17) How he considers himself a lifter first, trainer second and then a scientist. (...
Nov 11, 2019•1 hr 41 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about adding an exercise to the "Big 4," the leg press compared with the hack squat, the value of self-talk for motivation, and the future of contact sports. Mobility is NOT flexibility! Why Mind Pump is here to educate the masses. (4:17) The ONLY proper way to fast. (15:25) How Sal used Brain.fm to help his son study for his test. (17:38) Adam gets personal. (20:30) Why Adam doesn’t vote. (22:33) Is there a g...
Nov 09, 2019•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to define a set when multiple muscles are working at once, downsides of repeating the same workout plan for an extended period of time, what to do if you are not seeing results from your diet and workout, and times they struggled with confidence during their personal training career. Kai Greene jumping on that vegan train a little too quickly. (4:51) Sal drinking beet juice for better pumps. (7:02) T...
Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam and Justin discuss seven reasons why adding functional training can improve fat loss and muscle gain. 1157: Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle Why it is SO important to look deeper into a study. (2:41) How the term functional has become bastardized. (11:55) Seven Ways Functional Training Burns Fat & Builds Muscle : The carryover, benefits & MORE. (18:40) #1 – The emphasis on mobility. (19:56) #2 - Utilizes different planes of motion. (...
Nov 07, 2019•1 hr 3 min
