In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the best ways to increase your pump when working out. Why everybody loves the pump. (2:46) Getting your clients to feel the pump. (7:25) Understanding the psychological components of fitness. (12:30) Six Ways to Get a Better Pump. #1 – Stay hydrated. (13:30) #2 – Eat carbohydrates. (18:23) #3 – Train with higher reps. (21:34) #4 – Play with shorter rest periods. (24:51) #5 – Perform isolation movements. (27:17) #6 – Supplements. (29:53) Related Link...
Dec 28, 2020•37 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Why does Justin’s dog continue to punk him? (3:24) Mind Pump’s first apartments. (8:37) The growing pains children go through. (17:54) Why beggars can’t be choosers in the Di Stefano’s household. (22:43) Adjusting your lifestyle to the time we are living in. (23:42) A cheap way to detect if you have the symptoms of COVID-19. (27:31) Bringing ‘healthy’ desserts for your holiday table using Organi...
Dec 26, 2020•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to manipulate a flat bench press to make it like an incline bench press, grip giving out on pull-ups but not deadlifts, why Mind Pump can seem “anti-cardio” vibes, and the sport community that underutilizes or totally overlooks weightlifting. Jake Paul, the ultimate troll. (6:30) A Justin Caldera intervention. (13:51) The great ‘in-app’ Apple debate. (17:18) How is making movies considered essential...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 6 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin provide three effective workouts that can be completed in ten minutes. The true value of sending the RIGHT signals to your body to build muscle and burn fat. (3:31) Motion creates motion. (8:37) Three 10 Minute Workouts for the Holiday Season. (13:33) #1 – HIIT Workout. (16:25) Push Up. (17:00) Prone Cobra. (17:49) Back Step Lunge. (18:52) Plank. (19:34) The protocol for this workout. (20:25) #2 – Mobility Flow Workout. (23:18) Lizard with Rotation. (24:58)...
Dec 24, 2020•37 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the ideal rest period between sets, how to train after pregnancy, recommended exercises to alleviate knee pain, and how to measure success as a trainer. Ned Sleep, sleep like your dead. (6:07) What it is like to see your parents as grandparents. (7:04) Zbiotics, coming in clutch for the holidays. (16:10) Jake Paul is brilliant at social media. (17:44) Don’t tell a pro wrestler wrestling is fake. (25:27) ...
Dec 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss five steps guys can take to improve their erection. Erectile dysfunction, a clear example of poor health in young males. (2:01) The challenging side effects of this disorder. (4:50) Five Ways to Improve Your Erection. (7:20) #1 – Lifting weights. (7:35) #2 – Follow a balanced diet. (14:10) #3 – Get good sleep and manage your stress. (22:25) #4 – Get rid of endocrine disruptors. (24:45) #5 – Do not become desensitized to pornography. (28:45) Related ...
Dec 21, 2020•36 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four listener questions via Zoom. Protein rice is back with Kettle & Fire! (4:35) How the guy’s diets are faring during the holiday season. (5:35) Adolf Hitler won an election? (12:46) The UFO talk is going full-court press! (14:06) Fun Facts with Justin. (18:49) Sal’s new favorite form of kung-fu. (20:12) Justin is flexing his handyman skills around the house. (22:42) Overprotective parenting, baby updates & MORE. (23:41...
Dec 19, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the exercises that are best to grow the glutes without building the quads, knowing when to increase or decrease workout intensity, whether intermittent fasting can be used long-term, and learning to fall in love with the journey, not the destination. Mind Pump sing-a-long brought to you by Oli Pop. (4:40) How your heart rate can affect your sleep. (11:16) The guys talk about parenting, doing things diffe...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 16 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin break down five steps to starting your fitness journey. The importance of having ideal programming for creating that ‘momentum wave’ heading into the new year. (2:55) How to Start Your Fitness Journey. (6:01) #1 – Conduct Self-Assessment. (6:10) Address Most Common Posture Deviations. (10:47) Upper Cross Syndrome. (11:39) Anterior Pelvic Tilt. (19:38) #2 - Stability First. (25:24) #3 – Build Overall Strength. (31:56) #4 – Have a Plan to Stay Consistent Lon...
Dec 17, 2020•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about ways to improve cardiovascular health and capacity without interfering with muscle growth, the negative effects of consuming too much protein in one sitting, whether the Mind Pump wives are equally interested in fitness and health, and how to do a first assessment as a trainer. Why the brain is the most important organ according to the brain. (5:01) How Mind Pump buys gifts for Christmas. (5:59) UK vacci...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight habits that maximize health and fitness. The Eight Golden Rules of Health & Fitness . (3:05) #1 – Don't overeat. (6:20) #2 – To eat MOSTLY whole foods. (16:19) #3 - Drink water. (22:49) #4 - To move every single day. (29:10) #5 - Lift heavy things every once in a while. (36:46) #6 – Sleep well. (42:27) #7 – Manage your stress. (48:06) #8 - Be a good friend. (54:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned December Special: 3 MAPS Bundles heavily di...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether there are legitimate benefits to utilizing various proteins, the best way to fix muscle imbalances, whether salt is good or bad, and falling out of love with fitness. How you can get ‘baby-like’ skin like Adam + 12 Days of Christmas with Mind Pump. (4:14) Mind Pump Conspiracy Theory Corner. (9:21) Alarming News surrounding erectile dysfunction in young males. (14:06) Mind Pump Recommends, Unsolve...
Dec 12, 2020•1 hr 8 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about quick and dirty full-body warm-ups, when to use and not use a lifting belt, the most optimal way to “rest” between sets, and the importance of a training niche. What the MIIR cups are most valuable for. (4:31) Justin breaks down aged nut cheese. (6:56) Weird News with Sal. (10:25) The Mayor of Austin is a real piece of work. (11:45) Mind Pump Recommends. (13:36) Spoiler Alert! Mind Pump on the latest epi...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin dissect the claim that weight lifting is a waste of time. Debunking the argument, in a recent Ben Greenfield podcast, that weight lifting is a waste of time. (2:53) Why practicing “the skill” of an exercise is extremely important to get good. (7:45) The complexity of intensity and its effect on the central nervous system. (11:13) The misleading nature of clickbait. (13:56) How free-weights are among the most versatile pieces of equipment around! (16:55) Th...
Dec 10, 2020•40 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about at-home workouts with only dumbbells, how to know if tearing the muscles enough to ensure growth, tips specifically for female ectomorphs, and what to do with overactive traps. Conspiracy Theory Corner with Mind Pump. (5:25) The stresses of parenting, the male ego & MORE. (11:50) Weird News with Sal. (20:30) Is this the end of the movie theater experience as we know it? (21:30) Smoking marijuana is N...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin detail the challenges of being a mom, healthy body fat percentages for women, how to speed up the metabolism, and what it takes to build a fit mom body. The reasons why women are the largest fitness consumer. (2:33) The common challenges faced for moms looking to get fit. (5:28) The importance of building your metabolism the right way. (11:28) The rhyme and reason behind constructing a workout program to fit your lifestyle. (14:32) The foundational impact ...
Dec 07, 2020•41 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the craziest fitness myths, the impact of resistance training on an aging metabolism, addressing foot pain by strengthening the feet, and whether the at-home digital fitness space is getting crowded. Mind Pump Corrections. (4:54) Mind Pump on their experiences with drug testing. (6:02) Adam’s charitable giving. (10:45) Is the sex robot revolution coming? (16:39) The new frontier of marketing to kids. (20...
Dec 05, 2020•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of sumo deadlifts over regular deadlifts, go-to recovery methods for overtraining or overreaching, long-term habits essential for lifetime health, and starting a career as a trainer during COVID. 25 nights of holiday movies with Mind Pump. (4:11) Mind Pump’s childhood obsessions. (5:51) Sal’s kerfuffle with Jessica. (12:00) Mind Pump Recommends, We are the Champions on Netflix. (16:34) The h...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with renowned fight trainer, Phil Daru. Phil’s experience hanging out with Logan Paul. (4:06) His thoughts on the recent Mike Tyson fight. (7:43) How there are levels to this game. (8:40) Why being good these days is not enough. (11:30) Could you be a really good fighter and not be picked up by the UFC? (13:53) The journeyman’s journey explained. (14:41) The attributes of a great versus successful fighter. (16:01) Why he likes to have his hands on ev...
Dec 03, 2020•1 hr 30 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about identifying metabolic damage, running a workout program over and over, how a strong pelvic floor is important and ways to increase pelvic floor strength, and recommended supplements, vitamins or products to maintain health during the winter. Mind Pump nerds out on Star Wars. (4:56) The guys break down the Mike Tyson fight card from over the weekend. (14:30) Mind Pump Conspiracy Theory Corner. (19:58) The...
Dec 02, 2020•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the addictive nature of sugar and how to kick the sugar habit. Hi, my name is Adam Schafer and I have been addicted to sugar for 25 years. (3:04) The POWERFUL effects sugar has on the body. (5:45) Admit you have a problem. (9:05) Drop the artificial sweeteners. (17:06) The “cold turkey” versus slow approach. (20:33) How to Kick Your Sugar Addiction in 5 Simple Steps. #1 – Create the barrier in your house. (25:55) #2 – Allow “healthier” substitutes ...
Nov 30, 2020•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about non-responders to resistance training, the benefits of the floor press versus the traditional bench press for those working out at home, thoughts and opinions on cluster sets, and adverse health effects when eating close to going to bed. The funny reason why Sal needs new Vuori pants. (4:45) The weird black market for breast milk. (6:04) Sal’s lie controversy explained. (7:38) Dealing with friends and fa...
Nov 28, 2020•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about food intolerances, feeling stiff and immobile in the morning, getting fat when bulking, and how vocalizing their personal opinions and details about their lives has affected their brand, business and personal lives. Milestone dad moments with Mind Pump. (3:37) Sal’s baby is brilliant. (7:38) Adam and Justin’s CRAZY drive home from Truckee. (9:05) How Sal is in the “twilight zone” with baby Aurelius and p...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with contest winner Helen Lin. How long has she listened to the show? (3:00) Her fascinating background and introduction to health and fitness. (4:00) When did she notice the benefits of fitness? (10:06) The crazy world of ice swimming. (12:37) The driving force of wanting to stand out. (14:00) When did she discover strength training? (19:06) Why she doesn’t do things for fun, but competition. (23:02) The level of strength stamina required for rock c...
Nov 26, 2020•54 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to practice bracing the core for lifting, the best order to do the big lifts if performed in a single workout, the definition of fitness, and helping a significant-other get in shape. How the guys consume Ned products. (6:53) Life after kids with Mind Pump. (8:42) Random Hour with Mind Pump. (16:45) Why some things do not require signs. (26:00) Strange Laws with Mind Pump. (27:37) Exciting news from ...
Nov 25, 2020•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss why the deadlift is one of the most effective exercises you can do. Why should you deadlift? (2:55) A fundamental movement that is still relevant today. (5:32) The myths surrounding the deadlift. (8:18) Why a deadlifters body doesn’t always have a large waist. (12:14) The importance of having confidence if you are a trainer. (15:24) How the body responds to the environment you present it in. (17:20) The crossover benefits into the real world. (21:4...
Nov 23, 2020•46 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the effectiveness of powerbuilding, the value a Zercher squat provides that a front squat doesn’t, the best program for someone who wants to maximize benefits while losing weight, and when it is advisable to go “off script” for the sake of fun when following a workout program. A wonderful practice of accepting the way things are. (5:12) Why black markets exist in the first place, the COVID impact & M...
Nov 21, 2020•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how exercise tempo affects the aesthetics of resistance training, how Smith machines compare to free barbell weights, eating in a surplus on off days when bulking, and how to navigate Mind Pump’s library of instructional videos, free resources, workout programs, and advice. Mind Pump has ‘faces’ for a podcast. (5:50) This is 40, Adam and Catrina’s birthday weekend. (7:13) Fun Facts with Justin. (22:08) T...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 9 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss how to bulk and the mistakes to avoid. Let’s talk bulking during the holidays. (3:23) The misconceptions around bulking. (5:35) Don’t Make These 6 Bulking Mistakes. #1 - Consuming junk food to meet your macros. (7:33) #2 - Not tracking and hitting protein intake. (19:24) #3 – Bulking for too long. (22:34) #4 – Paying attention only to the scale. (27:00) #5 – Not meal prepping in advance. (35:38) #6 – Improper training. (40:08) Related Links/Product...
Nov 19, 2020•48 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of power cleans, the part of sleep that is best for recovery, whether there are “good” fats and “bad” fats, and managing fitness lifestyle, business, and fatherhood. Mind Pump Debates: Sony versus Xbox. (5:44) Mind Pump going ‘hard’ on Parler. (9:28) Will there be a mandatory vaccine? (12:10) Hypocrisy at its finest. (17:30) How Jessica is bouncing back post-pregnancy. (18:55) Nerd News with...
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 8 min
