In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover 5 steps that a person can take to learn how to eat intuitively. How our emotions drive our eating behaviors. (1:56) What is healthy? (5:00) Why are people killing themselves over food? (6:45) Lack of movement, a recipe for disaster. (9:35) Step #1: Becoming aware. (10:44) Unconscious Incompetence. (12:07) Understanding macronutrients: Track your food. (16:45) Becoming aware of nutrition labels and serving sizes. (23:32) Step #2: No self-judgment, jus...
Jun 01, 2020•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether the ab wheel is a gimmick or essential, how to know if you’re getting results because of what you’re doing or in spite of what you’re doing, how to stay in shape, cut, or bulk without counting calories, and whether the coronavirus has altered their advice for aspiring trainers. The ultimate get back. (4:54) Mind Pump on the bullies they had as kids, the most likely bully out of the group & MO...
May 30, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to build a lagging body part, the best hamstring hypertrophy exercises that uses minimal equipment, what differentiates priming movements from stretches, and whether it more beneficial to break workouts into splits or if full-body is just as effective. Mind Pump “researches” the top porn searches for men and women. (6:38) Is Justin being wooed by a Whiskey company? (10:57) Justin’s sons have...
May 29, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss ins and outs of maintaining muscle while losing body fat. Mind Pump Shout Outs. (3:17) Understanding the difference between weight loss and fat loss. (6:03) Why do we lose muscle when we lose weight? (13:40) How to lose weight and NOT lose muscle. (19:08) How to send the RIGHT signals to maintain muscle while losing body fat. (22:50) Through proper Resistance Training. (23:00) Become more efficient with your Calories. (31:45) How to send the WRONG ...
May 28, 2020•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to mimic the action of sled pushes at home, why heels aggravate knees and what to do about it, ways to deal with relationship stress while quarantined, and the topics they can't agree on. How you can still gain followers and not TRY to gain followers. (5:45) New product alert from Magic Spoon, Mind Pump’s staple foods as a kid & MORE. (9:47) Coffee and leanness. (14:48) Let the podcast wars begi...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak once again with renowned brain coach, Jim Kwik. Jim provides actionable advice on how to develop the right mindset to excel in these uncertain times. How loneliness is an epidemic. (3:50) Life is the seed between B and D. (6:17) The ‘Limitless’ model for parents. (15:19) The methodology surrounding the book. (19:53) The four stages of the “hero's journey.” (23:26) Small simple steps to WIN during these tough times. (25:33) How to upgrade your capabil...
May 25, 2020•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the effectiveness of supersets working the same muscle group vs. opposing muscle groups, the value of daily pushups and pull-ups, the meaning of soreness after doing mobility work, and recommendations for runners in terms of adding strength training to their routines. Mind Pump Recommends, 1917. (4:19) Mind Pump Debates, the mindset surrounding human privilege. (8:30) The success and value of the MAPS Pr...
May 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min
The Mind Pump Truckee garage workout. (6:25) The latest updates on gyms reopening. (12:48) Joe Rogan x Spotify. What this means for the podcast medium. (14:07) The big news over at TikTok. (20:23) Fun Facts with Justin. (23:35) Weird Science with Sal. (24:55) The mental component of self-isolation and sudden changes. (26:34) How change can drive innovation, the drawbacks of working from home & MORE. (29:33) Cannabis and the coronavirus. (34:57) Mind Pump Shout Out’s. (36:21) #Quah question #...
May 22, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss three different ways to identify if your workout is no longer serving you and what to do about it. How to figure out if the workout you are doing is RIGHT for you. (3:30) The 3 gauges to identify if your workout is no longer serving you and what to do about it. (6:00) #1 - Are you getting results? (6:51) How body composition works. (9:55) The yo-yo dieting trap. (13:28) Are you getting stronger in the gym? (15:37) What to do if you are NOT seeing r...
May 21, 2020•49 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about maintaining performance while cutting, the primary items to look at for new client assessments, whether there is any point in taking creatine when not training, and how to incorporate No BS 6-Pack into current programming. Mind Pump Mentions. (7:00) Mind Pump are BIG ‘Rad’ guys. (9:07) How sometimes you can lose weight and go up in body fat percentage. (11:23) Mind Pump speculates on the future of A.I. a...
May 20, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the frustration of stubborn body parts that just won't improve and techniques that can be employed to create visible change. What a stubborn body part is and why they are so frustrating. (4:08) The concept of the ‘money phrase’ and the main reason why your muscles are NOT responding. (7:00) Busting the myth that muscle fiber ratios in the body determine if muscles respond better than others. (13:02) The Four Techniques to Get a Stubborn Body Part t...
May 18, 2020•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to lose fat without losing muscle, credible online nutrition programs, the differences between flexibility and mobility drills, and whether casein really provides more benefits than whey due to its slower digestion rate. How Sal has been utilizing occlusion training during the lockdown. (4:50) How you SHOULD go back to the gym when your gym reopens. (6:45) The rise of black markets during the current...
May 16, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether you should lockout on exercises like a bench press, how to make shin splints go away, the benefits and detriments with using straps and grips, and ways to handle fear and anxiety around topics you can’t control that affect your children and their future. The most misused metrics to gauge a workout. (4:58) The effectiveness of ‘Stop, pause sets’ in your strength routine. (12:17) Mind Pump enjoys M...
May 15, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the importance of "warming-up" properly and the impact it can have on the success of your workout. The under-valued aspect of the warm-up. (4:56) The warm-up has to send the RIGHT signal to make your workout effective. (8:00) How to stretch with PURPOSE. (13:10) What should your warm-up (proper priming session) do for you? (14:40) The steps to Prime your body properly. Step 1 - Learn how to self-assess. (32:46) Step 2 – Pick movements that activate...
May 14, 2020•58 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether getting 10,000 steps in one shot is better or worse than getting those 10,000 steps throughout the day, the value of EAAs vs BCAAs for the average gym-goer, what their wives’ training programs look like right now, and one thing that their mother instilled in them when they were young that they’re grateful for today. A very special Mind Pump Mother’s Day. (6:11) Low vitamin D levels strongly corre...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Drew Pinskey about the homelessness crisis and the coronavirus. How bad is the homeless issue in California? (3:31) What are the harms that we are seeing from this epidemic? (7:33) The call for psychiatric care for people on the streets with mental illnesses. (11:10) Busting the myth of the housing issue in California. (13:21) Has he seen any change in public policy when it comes to this issue? (16:25) Tackling the puzzle of the effect of th...
May 11, 2020•41 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to train someone that only wants to commit to 1-2 workouts a week, whether the Farmer’s Walk is valuable even though most people don't do them, whether increasing cardio is more of a detriment than a help when everything is already dialed in, and good strategies when trying to study a topic. Miir is doing good for the environment. (3:52) Don’t get caught cheating. (5:35) Mind Pump on health clubs and...
May 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about alcohol’s effect on weight training, transitioning from MAPS Anabolic to MAPS Aesthetic, how to change focus from how you look to how you feel, and what foods are typically in their fridge and pantry. How health & fitness information/marketing has evolved over the years. (4:38) New Product Alert from Organifi! (17:50) Adam bringing back the Magnum PI look, growing pains, keeping things fresh & MO...
May 08, 2020•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss history of the stability ball (AKA Swiss Ball, Physio Ball), it's rise and fall in popularity, and why it is a valuable tool that everyone can benefit from when used appropriately. Making the stability ball cool again. (2:41) The history of this tool. (7:40) The benefits of the stability ball (when used appropriately) and how Mind Pump uses it with their clients. (11:05) Encourages perfect form. (12:12) Focuses on the hip extension. (19:27) Strengt...
May 07, 2020•50 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to choose a 1-5 rep weight after completing a much higher rep phase, mobility movements that are beneficial for a bodybuilding competitor, whether it is detrimental to squat with your feet angled slightly outward, and the difference between masturbation to porn and having actual physical relations with someone that you care about. Adam’s brand-new look. (7:05) The camera loves Sal. (12:36) Gold’s Gym...
May 06, 2020•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss what it takes to build an impressive midsection. The origin story of the NO BS 6-Pack Abs Formula. (4:00) Understanding the function of the abs and the common mistakes people make. (10:07) Breaking the trend of NOT training your obliques. (16:35) Busting the myth that more reps equal more muscle. (23:42) The importance of reinforcing good recruitment patterns to build your core. (31:43) Factors that contribute to a very effective core workout. Buil...
May 04, 2020•50 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how elite gymnasts get so strong and perform so well despite such a high training frequency, whether you should train & eat differently depending on body shape, trap bar deadlifts vs. barbell deadlifts for long-term health and overall longevity for lifting, and the top 3 sports that indirectly give the best aesthetics. Mind Pump’s favorite childhood books. (5:35) The art of introducing things you lov...
May 02, 2020•1 hr 13 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best exercises for training obliques, fixing duck feet, gaining weight yet having clothes fit better, and how much NEAT is too much. What do I do for painful knees? The importance of addressing the root cause through correctional exercise. (3:40) Fun Facts with Justin, Jeff Bezos, and his eternity clock edition. (11:55) Sal’s high-protein peanut butter cookie recipe. (16:17) Using ‘Love and Logic’ wi...
May 01, 2020•1 hr 5 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin go over nine different ways to manipulate your workouts to avoid plateaus and keep building muscle and strength. Understanding all the different types of ways that you can progressively overload the body. (2:31) Can I get myself stronger? The importance of manipulating weight. (6:06) The Mind Pump philosophy of employing different rep ranges. (11:32) The Mind Pump formula for tracking your volume for the intermediate to the experienced lifter. (18:11) The ...
Apr 30, 2020•54 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefit of doing extra reps on a smaller, less developed body part, relying on compound lifts like deadlifts and squats to work the core, whether the front squat is actually more beneficial than the back squat, and the hardest obstacles they had to overcome during their fitness journey. Weird Science with Sal. (5:47) Mind Pump Weekend Update. (8:38) Obesity, the most common comorbidity in COVID-19 pa...
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the future of the gym industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Will it survive? This episode features the perspective of leaders in the gym industry, from the owner of a local personal training studio to the founder of 24 Hour Fitness. A conversation with Breann Mitchell, Director of The Bay Club Company. How are Bay Clubs handling the shut down right now both with staff and members? (2:30) The interesting strategy they have implemented and h...
Apr 27, 2020•54 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about squeezing the glutes at the top of deadlifts and squats, programming plyometrics in conjunction with resistance training, the necessity of keeping workouts under a certain length of time or number of sets, and current hobbies. Cigarettes and COVID. (4:31) Cannabis and cancer. (8:00) Mind Pump’s favorite concoctions with Organifi products & MORE. (10:20) Targeting protein to keep and build muscle. (14...
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 16 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about progressive overload vs. the mind-muscle connection, whether it is too much to do yoga, a hike and strength training in the same day, the benefit or drawback to working out barefoot vs flat shoes, and the cause of knees that cave in when squatting and how to correct it. Mind Pump Confessions. (5:34) The future of gyms and the massive opportunities out there. (15:00) Adam’s Addictions. (26:47) Jennifer Lo...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to identify the true source of chronic pain and then eliminate it. The most valuable thing you can do as a trainer. (3:58) The differences between acute pain from an injury and chronic pain. (5:35) Why you shouldn’t be in pain when you do normal things. (9:50) How sub-optimal movement patterns create more wear and tear on your joints. (14:57) What mobility aims to do and why it is important. (17:40) The importance of addressing posture to comba...
Apr 23, 2020•55 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to breathe during heavy lifts, how to balance cardio and running with the MAPS Anywhere program, whether body fat percentage can decrease without actually losing fat, and how to program the deadlift and squat as we age. The hidden meaning behind the book ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’. (6:38) Disciplining children and effective strategies to try today. (11:12) Adam recommends the Flip Side N...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 25 min
