In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover 6 foundational steps to reaching your fitness & health goals in 2022. The biggest mistakes people make going into their New Year’s fitness & health goals. (2:11) Focus on These 6 Things to Crush Your 2022 Fitness & Health Goals. (5:02) #1 – Mainly eat whole-natural foods. (7:03) #2 – Focus on hitting your protein intake. (13:40) #3 – Drink a half-gallon to a gallon of water a day. (18:17) #4 – Lift weights, for your whole body, 2-3 days a ...
Jan 10, 2022•43 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How workout partners might be killing your gains. (4:01) Some new information regarding “fart girl.” (14:07) The ultimate flex with your Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT. (19:25) The guys share their experiences with the Oculus. (21:13) How tech companies have now entered the electric car market. (31:24) The guys make some clarifications on previous statements made in past episodes. (34:38) Joe...
Jan 08, 2022•1 hr 44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it is possible to build the calves with poor genetics, if creatine should be taken pre or post workout, tips for introverted personal trainers, and where they see Mind Pump in 20 years. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Sleep in a cool bed and burn more body fat. (3:27) The new fitness narrative heading into 2022. (15:16) Did you know there is plastic surgery for dogs?! (21:01) Will myostatin make anabolic ster...
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 26 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the pros & cons of the perennially popular High Intensity Interval Training. Why HIIT training is so trendy. (1:58) How HIIT training is the resistance training form of cardio. (6:24) The challenges with steady-state cardio. (12:12) The biggest selling points for HIIT training. (14:15) The biggest problems with HIIT training. (17:34) Why HIIT training may NOT be a trend. (25:23) The extreme importance of form and stability. (31:50) Taking your l...
Jan 06, 2022•43 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it is always best to do ass to grass squats or mix it up, social media tips for personal trainers wanting to demonstrate their process, ways to make your veins pop, and good metrics to know if your gaining muscle and not excessive fat. Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP trying to burn more calories to lose weight; it’s a losing strategy. (4:32) McDonald’s new weight loss idea. (8:10) What is Tesla not doing...
Jan 05, 2022•1 hr 24 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin talk about eight kinds of people you probably should NOT take diet advice from. The 8 Worst People to Take Advice From. (2:22) #1 – Doctors. (3:20) #2 – The Government. (8:07) #3 – Science zealots. (14:08) #4 – Diet pushers. (20:51) #5 – Fitness influencers. (25:54) #6 – Bodybuilders. (29:55) #7 – Friends. (34:29) #8 – The supplement companies. (38:52) The people you SHOULD be listening to. (43:45) Related Links/Products Mentioned January Promotion (#1): NE...
Jan 03, 2022•45 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How TV is making you fat. (2:17) The wild world of Crypto/NFTs! (14:36) Why Elon Musk thinks the Metaverse sucks. (23:28) The guys on having the puberty talk with their children. (28:04) How drug smugglers have gotten very creative. (33:36) Psychic tales with Mind Pump. (36:18) Car-Jitsu, the weirdest new BJJ promotion. (43:02) #LiveListener question #1 – With my tendency to overtrain, ...
Jan 01, 2022•1 hr 32 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how to get more definition in the arms, how to progress the deadlift when stuck at a weight, how quickly muscle is lost in a caloric deficit, and whether taking too many supplements or vitamins can have possible negative consequences in regards to liver and kidney health. In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the best bicep exercises, how to increase a deadlift plateau, weight loss in a caloric...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 18 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin detail why before & after photos should be eyed with suspicion. The origins of the before & after photo. (1:40) The psychology behind why the formula works. (4:00) Why Mind Pump doesn’t use before & after photos. (6:23) Five Reasons Why Before & After Pictures Are Bullsh*t. #1 – Sell the visual, rather than the full story. (8:10) #2 – Preach the outcome, rather than the journey. (13:13) #3 – Encourage people to compare themselves to others....
Dec 30, 2021•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how often to switch up exercises for max gains, if unilateral movements are more beneficial than bilateral movement, whether vitamin supplementation is necessary if you eat a balanced diet, and good qualities (or red flags) to look for in a nutritionist. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Most workout programs suck because they lack these two components. (4:22) How you can make money on ANYTHING these days. (12:43) Yet ...
Dec 29, 2021•1 hr 21 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten common mistakes that fitness trainers make. Ten Mistakes Fitness Trainers Make. (2:33) #1 – That people are lazy. (5:38) #2 – Training people too hard. (8:47) #3 – Failing to individualize workouts. (13:29) #4 – Emphasizing fun or entertaining workouts. (15:55) #5 – Depending too much on the motivation factor. (20:43) #6 – Giving meal plans. (26:17) #7 – Too much emphasis on supplements. (31:59) #8 – Failing to meet people where they are. (36:26) ...
Dec 27, 2021•57 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t do cardio until you figure out your calorie balance. (4:18) Recapping Adam’s Wine and Weed Evening with his wife. (17:22) Dad life updates with the guys: How kids love to eat dirt and parents robbing grandparents of their joy. (30:58) How you can regulate a market so much, but still have a vibrant black market. (37:29) Why most politicians are corrupt. (45:05) Vuori is on FIRE! (4...
Dec 25, 2021•1 hr 38 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why bear crawls are not commonly seen in the gym, whether it is dangerous for short or slender people to lift weights, the best habits and activities you can instill in your children throughout their development so that they grow up healthier, and how to balance drinking and going out with working on fitness goals. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you are looking to lose weight, DON’T follow the Will Smith approach...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 43 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss ways to help get a loved one started with resistance training in an enjoyable, sustainable way. The most common questions asked as the New Year approaches. (2:37) The importance of HOW you get started. (3:54) The biggest mistakes people make when they get back into training. (5:46) The biggest challenges faced getting started. (13:24) Enjoyable and Stainable Ways to Get a Friend or Family Member Started with Resistance Training. (24:35) #1 – Focus o...
Dec 23, 2021•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the difference between lifting steel plates vs. bumper plates, their favorite or most fun program to run, the difference macebells and Indian clubs make for joint stability, and whether chronic stress is a strong enough component to keep someone from achieving their fitness goals. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you looking to get lean? Well, you might have to bulk to make that happen. (3:44) Is BDE a real thing?...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 30 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin discuss the most important thing to focus on for a successful fitness journey. The one rule to rule them all. (1:42) Why the absence of illness is NOT health. (2:30) How a healthy body adapts well to the many challenges in life. (5:53) Good health means good movement. (9:25) The steps to get your health back on track. (12:08) #1 - LEARN how to listen to your body. (13:09) #2 – Consider the WHOLE PICTURE. (24:35) #3 – DON’T STAY in that extreme lane too lon...
Dec 20, 2021•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best tool, generally speaking, for resistance training is free weights. (3:15) The #1 reason Mind Pump works with NCI. (18:05) How Justin’s new garage gym has been PRx’ed out! (22:16) Why the sudden increase in millennials writing wills? (29:27) How Justin got pulled back into Tiger King. (37:54) What market industry is the top polluter in the world? (42:01) Sal breaks his silence o...
Dec 18, 2021•1 hr 57 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best ways to improve the mind-muscle connection, whether wrist wraps are helpful long-term or more detrimental, using a weight belt vs. just working on strengthening the core and proper breathing, and the proven benefits to taking ashwagandha. Mind Pump Fit Tip: You can’t get fat from protein. (2:14) Want a piece of the largest pot brownie in the world? (16:57) Mind Pump makes some predictions on the...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 18 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the main reasons why people do not properly recover. The crucial missing piece to fitness success. (1:44) Some clear signs that you may not be recovering properly. (4:10) The Top 5 Reasons You Are Not Recovering. #1 – Your workout programming is inappropriate for YOU. (9:40) #2 – Poor sleep quality and your stress bucket may be full. (18:17) #3 – You may not be meeting your nutritional needs. (26:48) #4 – Your hormones may be out of balance. (31:52) #...
Dec 16, 2021•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about tips for improving the bench press (or other lifts) without a spotter, common situations where a calorie deficit would not result in weight loss, the best bodyweight exercises to build a stronger core, and how to increase client compliance as a trainer. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why ALL exercises are NOT inherently dangerous. (2:52) The dangers of being exposed to Xenoestrogens and how Public Goods is aiming to...
Dec 15, 2021•1 hr 29 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten steps to a successful, long-term fat loss and maintenance strategy. An open secret in the big box gym industry when it comes to making changes. (1:51) Why the approach you are taking is all wrong. (6:02) Ten Steps on How to Stick to Your Diet. (8:53) #1 – Don't think of it as a diet. (9:44) #2 – Start with small, but challenging, realistic goals. (13:37) #3 – Understand and value all the benefits of food. (20:53) #4 – Focus on your behaviors first...
Dec 13, 2021•59 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you train to move better, you are probably going to look better. If you train to look better, you won’t always move better. (2:47) Does an athlete have an advantage in having an extra finger digit? (30:42) Mind Pump Recommends, The Alpinist on Netflix. (32:24) Get that glowing skin with Caldera. (40:34) The times the government experimented on its own citizens. (45:38) Quintin Tarant...
Dec 11, 2021•1 hr 52 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best and worst exercises to do cheat reps on, the most overrated supplements, the grip that is the best and safest for deadlifts, and how lack of sleep affects performance in the gym. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Sugar doesn’t make you fat, fat doesn’t make you fat. (2:38) Butcher Box is now on Instacart. (25:12) Dana White has NO filter. (27:29) Conspiracy theories surrounding Jake Paul. (29:09) Sal goes down...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 24 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the benefits and challenges of working out at home and provide tips for getting the best workout possible. Is the tide turning from at-home workouts to going back to the gym? (2:15) The biggest challenges people face working out at home. (7:17) The benefits of resistance bands. (9:43) Why tension and isometrics will be all the rage. (14:12) The lost art of suspension training. (15:54) You cannot underestimate the power of novelty when it comes to adap...
Dec 09, 2021•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the superiority of sumo vs. conventional deadlifts, how to adjust macros to fit what’s right for the body, the distinction between mobility and the traditional end range, passive and static stretches, and the difference between sugar and artificial sweeteners on our body. Mind Pump Fit Tip: For faster fat loss, rather than being in a calorie deficit, try to have an undulating approach. (4:30) Fun Facts w...
Dec 08, 2021•1 hr 23 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to get an effective workout when time is limited. It’s always TIME. (2:00) The problems with the “all or nothing” mindset. (4:26) The approach young trainers fail at. (9:20) Seven Ways to Get Great Gains in 30 Minutes or Less. (14:36) #1 – Master one movement. (15:35) #2 – HIIT training, done properly. (19:57) #3 – Mike Mentzer “Heavy Duty” style workout. (25:18) #4 – Body-part focused complex workout. (30:43) #5 – Frequent daily short workouts. (...
Dec 06, 2021•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Fasted cardio is one of the best ways to burn body fat, but not the ways you might think. (4:35) The Ghislaine Maxwell trial that NO ONE is talking about and the Clinton/Epstein connection. (12:57) How we tend to ignore human behavior. (29:01) Mind Pump Investments: The guys open up more on their recent investment in Zbiotics. (34:37) Adam’s fascination with the metaverse, NFTs, and the...
Dec 04, 2021•2 hr 4 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of supersets, signs you’re not drinking enough water, using Viagra to improve the pump in the gym, and important lifts or movements that manual laborers should focus on to prevent injury. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The importance of elbow positioning when training your arms. (3:50) The guys share their fascination with the Cool Mitt technology. (10:17) Red light therapy for eye performance. (18:06) ...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 16 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss everything HIIT HIIT training season is here! (1:26) Busting the myths surrounding HIIT. (6:00) Who is HIIT training for? (7:36) How has HIIT training been abused? (9:24) HIIT Training Doesn’t Work (Unless You Follow These Steps). (13:49) Step #1 – Programming matters! (15:30) Step #2 – Have perfect form. (18:10) Step #3 – Use rest periods as a tool to compose yourself. (23:06) Step #4 – Apply plyometrics properly. (28:04) Step #5 – Phase your progr...
Dec 02, 2021•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about partial reps vs. full range of motion for hypertrophy, the pros and cons of having a workout partner, the benefit of massage guns, cold tubs, and saunas for recovery, and the value of Glutamine as a supplement. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to fitness, more is NOT always better. (4:21) Humans’ similarities and differences to primates. (15:49) Adam’s “Griswold's” Christmas Tree. (28:33) Friendsgiving w...
Dec 01, 2021•1 hr 30 min
