In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Max Lugavere about what happens when scientists are motivated by outcomes other than finding the truth. When the science-bound model goes wrong. (2:28) Science advances one funeral at a time. (12:28) Why you shouldn’t take everything the Western blot publishes as fact. (15:11) Why is there resistance to acknowledging that we can potentially prevent Alzheimer’s Disease? (22:50) Why this documentary project engenders why Max does what he does. (29:32...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 15 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is an advanced technique that can almost help every person, progressive resistance with chains and bands. (2:44) When a hero comes along. (15:32) The things you notice about yourself once you have children. (17:59) Enjoying the phases of development. (24:47) This woman is a CHAMPION! (28:47) Busting the myth of overpopulation being a bad thing. (30:53) The shell game that is being ...
Aug 06, 2022•1 hr 42 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 BEST healthcare in the world is FREE! (2:58) Sal clarifies his statement on nicotine and why vaping is a problem. (9:23) The things we did in the past and their lingering effects as we age. (16:22) Why Mind Pump works with Caldera Lab. (20:42) Is fluoride dangerous? (25:40) Why is protein being demonized? (28:3...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight reasons why lifting light weights can accelerate your progress. One of the BEST things you can do to develop your muscles, and an amazing body, is to LIFT with lightweight! (2:15) Eight Benefits of Lifting with Light Weight. #1 – Better form. (7:30) #2 - Easier to connect to target muscles. (10:40) #3 - Lower injury risk. (15:42) #4 - The pump (higher reps). (19:03) #5 - Strength stamina. (22:41) #6 - Explosive training. (26:00) #7 - Slower rep...
Aug 04, 2022•37 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What you TRAIN, you STRENGTHEN! (3:12) Your parents' generation was just DIFFERENT. (11:06) Is Gen Z forcing social media to evolve? (17:26) Resolving your marital disputes was different in medieval times. (25:56) The origins behind the saying “Jack of all trades, master of none.” (27:20) Vuori got the guys looking ‘professional’ on camera. (31:36) The media is a propaganda machine. (33...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 23 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss ten ways to improve recovery. Do NOT fall into the trap of targeting perfection. (2:00) Ten Advanced Recovery Hacks. #1 - Cold therapy. (6:00) #2 – Static stretching. (11:49) #3 - Naps. (15:32) #4 - Trigger sessions. (20:34) #5 - Mobility work. (25:24) #6 - Deep tissue massage. (29:12) #7 – High-calorie days. (34:34) #8 – Sunlight. (36:20) #9 – Meditation. (39:25) #10 - Fish and veggies. (42:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Seed for an exc...
Aug 01, 2022•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s good to be science-based, but NOT science-bound. (3:07) Gio’s CRAZY evening in San Francisco. (18:57) How can this even happen?! (23:21) The fun of watching your child develop. (26:10) “Everyone has a plan until you get punched in the face.” (31:51) Redefining what a recession is. (35:55) How Justin has been using Organifi’s Green Juice to repair his gut. (44:50) The robot uprising...
Jul 30, 2022•1 hr 57 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: Extreme fitness and extreme performance are NOT healthy! (2:59) Throwing shade on serotonin being the leading indicator of depression. (20:41) The humor in watching your kids develop. (31:07) The disconnect between young athletes and their body awareness. (33:45) The ultimate muscle preservation tool. (43:19) Imagi...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 39 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten advanced techniques that can kick-start your results in the gym. One of the MOST challenging things in fitness is to continue progressing when you are ALREADY advanced! (2:04) Ten Advanced Next-Level Workout Techniques. #1 - Supersets (pre-exhaust, compound, antagonist). (6:44) #2 – Training to failure. (10:48) #3 - Partial reps. (18:05) #4 – Rest/pause. (21:44) #5 - Intraset stretching (24:17) #6 – Drop sets. (26:48) #7 – Super slow motion. (30:4...
Jul 28, 2022•46 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Vegan diets are some of the WORST diets for building muscle! (3:25) Why is D.B. Cooper a cultural icon? (10:37) Brown noise, and why you should care about it. (21:03) Audi’s awesome new tech to save you time. (27:30) Sal’s dad loves Ned! (32:53) Maximus is a BIG Magic Spoon guy. (36:11) What’s wrong with men?! (38:31) Be wary of getting your news from social media. (46:10) Toys R Us is ...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 39 min
Description: In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Nathaniel Nolan who recently made news "as the man who got ripped running like a dog." The CRAZY story behind how Nathaniel went viral. (2:13) His background in the fitness space and how he got into animal flow. (6:43) Has this had an impact on his business? (9:57) Why big media companies are NOT looking out for the people they are trying to exploit. (11:36) His WHY into becoming a personal trainer. (14:26) Why most of the fitness me...
Jul 25, 2022•34 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Protein is as CLOSE as you can get to a magical macronutrient. (3:09) Heritage pork from Butcher Box hits different! (17:48) So, you want to build a sex room? (22:55) Rage has become the machine. (27:05) The Stranger Things effect. (28:35) Will Sal be in a music video?! (34:08) A throwback to Adam’s old photoshoots. (36:26) Have a drink, and keep that Zbiotics on hand. (48:24) #Listener...
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr 45 min
In this Quah (Q & A) episode, Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is a simple step you can do to alleviate chronic pain, train unilaterally. (3:27) How much do Cirque du Soleil/Vegas acts get paid? (17:29) What’s a sun fever?! (31:28) Hands-on your knees is better for catching your breath than hands on your head. (37:50) Flying with children and keeping them in line. (40:39) We...
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 23 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten things one must NOT do in a gym. There are unwritten rules that are true for EVERY single gym! (1:27) Ten Ways How NOT to Be an Idiot in the Gym. #1 - Don’t be smelly. (2:16) #2 - Don’t start a conversation in the locker while you’re naked (or dry your balls). (5:59) #3 - Let people “work in.” (8:59) #4 - Put weights away. (15:18) #5 - Wipe up your sweat. (19:37) #6 - Don’t drop weights. (22:59) #7 - Don’t talk to people mid-set. (25:50) #8 - Don’...
Jul 21, 2022•37 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: For building muscle, don’t try to MOVE weights rather FOCUS on challenging the muscle. (3:37) The DRAMATIC physical changes in Justin’s high school student-athletes! (16:34) Gentleminions versus Bronies, which is worse? (33:43) Is the TikTok algorithm different in China than in the US? (36:33) Twitter’s suspending spree explained. (40:34) RIP James Caan. (44:33) Are flat Earthers still ...
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 41 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover fourteen of their favorite foods to build a healthy and muscular body. Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique. (2:02) #1 – Eggs. (5:00) #2 - Animal meat (chicken, beef, pork, fish). (6:39) #3 - Whole Milk (if tolerated). (9:34) #4 - Leafy greens. (12:02) #5 – Asparagus. (14:25) #6 – Zucchini. (16:20) #7 – Berries. (17:13) #8 – Rice. (20:27) #9 – Quinoa. (23:26) #10 - Potato / Sweet potato. (25:07) #11 – Raw nuts. (28:11) #12 - Avocado / av...
Jul 18, 2022•39 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the EASIEST ways to optimize your hormones is to simply lift weights! (3:03) The guys get geeky on old sci-fi/horror films of the 80s. (12:54) What percentage of men and women fantasize about murder? (16:51) The pros and cons of A.I. (20:33) ‘Taco floss’ is in style. (27:15) What’s the deal with the Georgia Guidestones? (34:11) NCI is giving away a full-ride scholarship! Apply no...
Jul 16, 2022•1 hr 41 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: Contrary to popular media propaganda, meat, eggs, and milk are the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet! (3:11) Sal has stamped his seal of approval on Seed. (13:35) Adam’s Organifi “Peanut” Brittle desert. (16:52) Sal recommends UnXplained with William Shatner. (21:13) Justin recommends Westworld on HBO. (33:57...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 26 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Eugene Teo. Why he takes issue with the emphasis on the barbell back squat. (2:28) How people have a hard time separating their emotions from logical reason. (5:47) Individual variance matters! (10:07) Are split stance exercises superior to bilateral lower body exercises? (13:49) Functional versus hypertrophy. What does he lead towards? (17:06) Understanding there are so many different paths people can go on when it comes to training. (19:31) The...
Jul 14, 2022•1 hr 46 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Supplements are NOT the answer until they ARE the answer. (3:56) The conspiracies surrounding the Large Hadron Collider. (18:15) A puffer fish may have inspired the Mandala. (21:14) We are so vulnerable without power. (22:49) Time dilation is a real thing! (27:14) Nuclear energy can be scary. (29:28) The Japanese are fierce. (30:44) Dad's life updates with the guys: Aurelius has a new f...
Jul 13, 2022•1 hr 37 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover 6 ways to keep a beach-ready body throughout the summer. Believe it or not, the hard part about staying in shape for summer is NOT the getting in shape part. The hard part is MAINTAINING it after summer is over. (2:03) Six Ways to Maintain a Beach-Body All Summer Long. (7:44) #1 - Train full-body 3 days a week. (It is easier to stay consistent, don’t miss your least favorite body parts, or frequency of most effective exercises). (8:57) #2 - Phase your...
Jul 11, 2022•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you have to pick between animal or plant protein, pick an animal protein. (2:52) The guys recap their Cabo family vacation, the All-In Podcast drama, and Sal in Spanish. (7:31) Would the guys consider sending their kids to an out-of-state boarding school? (27:40) Are you digging Sal’s “Nonno” mustache? (39:41) Will fasting increase the androgen receptor’s sensitivity? (42:00) Is ESPN...
Jul 09, 2022•2 hr 3 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: Shin splints, they suck! But, did you know they are easy to fix?! (2:52) Sal can FINALLY get in on the Top Gun conversation. (13:44) Sal’s a BIG sausage guy. (31:13) Mind Pump’s reverse psychology on the recent ‘Why you Should NOT Become a Personal Trainer’ episode. (32:56) The Di Stefano’s are ALL the same. (34:05...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover four popular ways to judge the effectiveness of a workout that are just plain wrong. The 4 Worst Ways to Judge Your Workout Success. (2:47) #1 – Soreness. (You should feel little to no soreness.) (8:10) #2 – Sweat. (Some of the best workouts don’t make you sweat.) (17:10) #3 - How hard it was. (Hard is easy to produce.) (22:42) #4 - How exhausted do you feel afterward. (You should feel better, not worse after.) (26:55) Five Great Ways to Judge Your Wo...
Jul 07, 2022•43 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The good news is scientists keep getting closer to designing exercise in a pill. The bad news is you’re not going to get nearly the same benefits you get from exercise! (3:33) The fascinating way people use the suicide hotline. (14:40) The power of saying NO. (16:50) How your body keeps the score. (18:29) The advantage of using tactical empathy. (21:40) The differences between basketbal...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 53 min
Ten Weird Ways to Boost Workout Performance Did you know there are PROVEN ways to boost your athletic performance but they are really WEIRD? (2:25) Ten Weird Ways to Boost Workout Performance. #1 - Have salt and water. (3:07) #2 - Pick an awesome playlist. (6:50) #3 - Train in the afternoon. (9:34) #4 - Workout in a new place. (12:03) #5 - Take twice as long to train. (14:19) #6 - Explosive first. (16:03) #7 – Isometrics. (19:16) #8 - Get cold before your workout. (24:13) #9 - Bring a friend. (2...
Jul 04, 2022•35 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is an easy way to lose weight, drink a gallon of water every single day! (2:47) Being socially aware and saying less. (9:17) Sal recommends the Golden Era of Bodybuilding on YouTube. (16:46) Why Justin is a little disappointed with the Star Wars franchise as of late. (21:45) How the crypto/NFT craze resembles the dot-com bubble. (22:51) The guy’s favorite Vuori summer styles. (27:1...
Jul 02, 2022•1 hr 26 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: For more stamina, the best time to do cardio is at the BEGINNING of your workout. If you want more strength, lift weights FIRST. (3:27) Letting things go in pursuit of your true passion. (6:23) The pros and cons of technological advancements. (20:06) It’s about the little things in life. (23:31) Justin’s visit to cheese haven! (25:37) Cockroache...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss 5 Reasons Your Fat Loss Has Stalled and What You Can Do About It Weight/fat loss plateaus are somewhat normal, but they DO NOT have to stick around forever! Often times there are a few things you have to do to get the fat/weight loss moving in the right direction again. (2:31) Understanding the mental gymnastics your clients go through. (6:35) 5 Reasons Your Fat Loss Has Stalled and What You Can Do About It. #1 - Calories are too high (track, build ...
Jun 30, 2022•42 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cardio can ACTUALLY help you build muscle. (4:20) Kids do silly things when they are young. (11:47) Justin had a great Father’s Day. (22:04) Euphoria is too much for Sal. (24:52) The HUGE difference between targeted vs. broad supplementation and what Equi.Life brings to the table. (27:54) An update on the live listener call in with a swollen arm. (30:56) Ned’s full-spectrum hemp oil is ...
Jun 29, 2022•1 hr 25 min
