In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Eric Trexler about supplements that actually work. Eric’s background in the fitness space. (1:09) How it is better to contextualize supplements through research. (2:57) How research can be used to cross-reference studies. (4:39) The challenging balance to strike between trying to integrate academic and non-academic sources of information. (8:01) Why he stopped looking for ah-ha moments. (9:26) A deep dive into his research on energy expenditure. ...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 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 BEST muscle-building hacks for fitness fanatics is to take time OFF! (2:20) Pesticides and glyphosates are everything these days! (12:23) In the belly of the best with the current state of the economy. (19:43) Money and power. (24:40) Why do we glorify serial killers? (29:37) When you get a weird compliment from a guy. (39:05) Busting the myth that it is more expensive for yo...
Oct 29, 2022•1 hr 48 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: STOP trying to find workouts that you love. Instead, try to figure out how to LOVE workouts. (1:40) Can someone please give Dave Asprey some Felix Gray’s?! (18:40) When your kids don’t want to hang out with you anymore. (24:35) Do women have to bring up stressful conversations RIGHT before bed?! (26:52) If God made...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 31 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the pros and cons of lifting heavy vs. lifting light. There are two main ways to strength train. The first one is to make heavy weights feel light. The second is to make light weights feel heavy. (1:40) Which avatar benefits more from switching lifting methods, the bodybuilder or the powerlifter? (4:12) The mentality MATTERS most! (10:04) The Focus, Pros, and Cons of Lifting Heavy Vs. Lifting Light. Lifting Heavy: Maximizes efficiency, focuses on move...
Oct 27, 2022•52 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Contrary to fitness influencers on social media, you CAN speed up your metabolism. (2:36) Is Joe Rogan replaceable?! The potential challenges with A.I. (19:13) An update on the Mind Pump Rentals venture in Utah. (34:10) The benefits of topical CBD treatments, like Ned’s Relief Balm, for acute pain. (39:21) Is Kanye West being used as a political pawn? (45:30) Mind Pump Live events are B...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 37 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover nine different ways to choose the best foods to support your individual fitness and health needs. The BEST diet for you, is the BEST diet for YOU! (1:59) Nine Ways to Pick the Best Foods for Fitness/Health. #1 – Digestibility. (12:35) #2 - Energy (immediate and long term). (18:54) #3 – Palatability. (23:09) #4 - Emotional connection (good and bad). (28:15) #5 - Skin and hair. (34:39) #6 - Athletic performance. (37:46) #7 – Sleep. (40:38) #8 - Satiety ...
Oct 24, 2022•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST thing you can do to have a healthy brain is to have healthy muscles. (2:37) Addressing MAPS 15 Minutes controversy. (15:58) Hard muscles, soft faces. (20:32) Feedback from Adam’s call with Chris Naghibi. (23:25) Tom Vu, the OG of Masterminds? (27:45) Is the Beyond Meat hype over? (34:26) Michael Burry’s alarming warning for the markets. (35:37) Justin’s haunted house strikes ag...
Oct 22, 2022•1 hr 45 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here’s a trick to get FAST/QUICK muscle gains. Pick an exercise you suck at, practice it, and get good at it! (3:09) Sal is reaping the benefits from short/frequent workouts. (11:44) CONTEXT MATTERS! (13:11) How much can the top trainers charge per session? (20:12) Who is winning the bet between Adam and Sal? (21:39) Sal details his recent trip to LA. Meeting Mike O’Hearn and his experi...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 19 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with a top NBA head strength and conditioning coach about training for performance for the pro athlete and the average person. If you stick out like a nail, you’re going to get hammered. (2:55) How to reverse engineer ‘special’ athletes. (8:10) Why you got to give athletes what they DON’T get. (15:05) Why is the sneaker trend now low tops in the NBA? (19:33) The evolutions of strength training in basketball. (21:20) Personal highlights watching the ga...
Oct 20, 2022•1 hr 36 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Try this for big strong/muscular legs. Push the sled EVERY single day! (4:01) Adam has bad luck at Starbucks. (19:54) When old wisdom gets proven by science. (24:02) How the Joovv can help reduce stretch marks. (33:36) Dad life updates with the guys: How Jessica is doing with baby #2, kids cursing, the challenges of the potty-training phase, adult gymnastics, and the pros/cons of unifor...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 41 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover the surprising effectiveness and advantages of short daily workouts. Short/daily workouts MAY be better for you, in terms of results and consistency, than frequent/longer workouts. (2:37) Consistency is the problem! (11:22) Why fatigue is a technique killer. (20:32) The mental and mood-boosting effects of daily/short workouts. (24:39) The ease of modification to fit your lifestyle. (34:52) How people who workout consistently tend to want to eat health...
Oct 17, 2022•53 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Having fitness goals is KILLING your gains! (1:47) When Adam’s sneaker knowledge comes in clutch! (11:50) Did the pandemic create a socially awkward younger generation? (20:33) Predicting trends with the youth. (26:52) When things get so extreme, we don’t know what to believe anymore. (29:26) Mind Pump’s theory on putting fear in Halloween candy. (31:32) So, you want to be a Vlogger? (3...
Oct 15, 2022•1 hr 39 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: Parallel bar dips are BETTER than the bench press. (2:00) Old-time feats of strength giants. (12:29) The benefits of resistance training for the older population. (18:45) Massive troll or real? (22:07) Justin gets roasted over his Star Wars knowledge. (29:06) Why Doug has been glowing lately. (34:03) The downside t...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 28 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin tackle myths that keep people from taking charge of their health. There is a new enemy in the fitness space and its victimhood! (1:20) Seven myths that are keeping you fat, unhealthy, and sick. (10:26) #1 - Health at every size. (11:07) #2 – Fatphobia. (19:54) #3 - Gyms are judgmental unaccepting places. (26:49) #4 - Building muscle makes men toxic jerks. (33:45) #5 - Fitness leads to alt-right political leanings. (38:07) #6 - Gyms are only for privileged p...
Oct 13, 2022•52 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The idea that gyms are some of the most unaccepting, judgmental places on Earth is complete bullshit! (3:22) Is white rice as bad as candy for heart health?! (25:35) The reviews are in for Kreatures of Habit! (30:49) Is Elon buying Twitter back on the table? (35:37) The benefits of Acetyl-L-Carnitine, from LivON Labs, for mild depression symptoms. (43:42) The Brain Blend from Ned is leg...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 35 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Stan Efferding about the mindset and diet for long-term fat loss and health. The importance of compliance, protein, and developing good behaviors in your pursuit to build muscle and lose body fat. (1:37) How do I manage my hunger levels? (21:54) Addressing the carnivore diet and its faults. (32:54) Taking the victim mentality out of the obesity epidemic conversation. (41:56) Strength is never weakness; weakness is never strength. (48:30) His take...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 40 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Studies have shown that eating more protein tends to help people be more satisfied. But, does this mean eating a low-protein diet leads to overeating? (2:32) The day Sal has been waiting for his whole life. (9:08) The importance of being involved in the little stuff with your kids. (12:18) The ultimate dog watcher's dream! (23:35) The next evolution of the TV. (28:50) Are you watching D...
Oct 08, 2022•2 hr
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: For long-term fitness success you MUST eliminate the victim mentality! (2:26) What happens when you gaslight something and do stupid things. (23:32) How eating an ultra-processed diet can change your brain! (29:15) How Sal uses the bone-both protein powder from Paleo Valley. (32:42) Happy Meals for adults? (43:09) ...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 24 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten traits the most fit and healthy people possess. People who can maintain health & fitness for their entire lives often have commonalities and common traits. (1:32) Ten Common Traits of Fit and Healthy People. #1 - Their workouts are scheduled at the same time, same day, each week. (5:36) #2 - They respect fitness goals but don’t obsess over them. (8:28) #3 - They have learned to enjoy healthy eating. (12:29) #4 - They value the mental/emotional...
Oct 06, 2022•41 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you feeling sad, depressed, or down? Well, studies show diet can have a PROFOUND effect on depression. (2:29) Do ‘hot’ women not get cold? (22:15) Busting the myths surrounding the safety of testosterone replacement therapy. (25:06) Is ‘memetic magic’ a thing? (30:45) Prioritizing the shifting of male and female roles. (35:42) Pumpkin Spice Gold Juice is back from Organifi! (46:49)...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr 26 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight ways to kick-start your metabolism. One of the MOST effective things you can do for sustainable fat loss and health in the modern world is to SPEED UP your metabolism! (1:40) The complexity of the metabolism. (3:59) Eight Ways to Re-Ignite Your Metabolism. #1 - Train to build muscle. (11:00) #2 - Best exercises are big compound lifts. (14:46) #3 - Use strength as the metric. (19:05) #4 - Feed your body to fuel muscle and strength. (21:13) #5 - S...
Oct 03, 2022•48 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Working out harder is NOT always better. (2:20) A groundbreaking study on the soleus muscle. (18:09) Justin’s Furnace Fest adventures. (23:23) When the guys first discovered they could no longer eat fast food. (40:02) Flash frozen vs. fresh salmon and how Butcher Box promotes it. (43:28) Rough waters ahead for all markets. (48:24) #ListenerLive question #1 - What are ways to overcome s...
Oct 01, 2022•1 hr 40 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: One of the MOST valuable pieces of technology that can DRAMATICALLY improve the success of your workouts is ALSO one of the most easily underutilized that has been around forever. The STOPWATCH! (2:51) Are iPods making a comeback?! (15:09) Adam recommends The Real Bling Ring: Hollywood Heist on Netflix. (18:30) The...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 34 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Drs. John & Julie Gottman about scientifically proven ways to improve relationships. What is the Gottman Institute, and what is its purpose? (2:29) What got them so interested in studying relationships? (4:16) What are some of the biggest misconceptions about the way we look at marriages back then compared to now? (6:00) What is the Love Lab, and how did it work? (9:10) The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse. (13:39) The Sound Relationship House...
Sep 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min
n this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Powerlifters have it half right and half wrong. Bodybuilders ALSO have it half right and half wrong. You can learn from BOTH to maximize your gains. (3:25) How the PRx rack is set up PERFECTLY for band-assisted exercises. (23:23) Why would Walmart remove self-checkout machines? (28:36) Walmart is getting into banking! (40:33) Nothing will lose you more money than a car. (41:40) The value...
Sep 28, 2022•1 hr 33 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Stephen Cabral and get their hormone profiles analyzed on air. The paradigm around preventative health. (3:00) Humans are meant to do tough things and we have gotten soft. (8:57) The benefits of putting your body through temperature changes. (11:51) His thoughts on artificial sweeteners. (13:51) What role does eating too much play in poor health? (16:55) Is there an antioxidant consumption limit? (19:10) Differentiating between blood and sali...
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 38 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is an interesting way to stimulate muscle growth, loaded passive stretching! (2:25) Have insomnia? Wear those blue-blocking glasses y’all! (18:59) A parent’s battle with sleep routines. (24:16) Funny moments with the Mind Pump kids. (32:11) Nutrient deficiencies can cause A LOT of irritability. (34:25) A conversation on the decline in Christianity in America. (37:54) Revisiting the...
Sep 24, 2022•1 hr 34 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: Lifting to failure CAN produce accelerated muscle growth. However, there are some interesting caveats. (2:32) Carnival Sal. (22:33) Adam’s potty-training mistakes to avoid. (25:53) The apple doesn’t fall far from the Andrews tree. (35:05) Highlighting the weakness in human reason. (39:52) Caffeine is a powerful dru...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 29 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover nine hacks that are critical for fat loss success without needing to count calories.
Sep 22, 2022•45 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re going to go vegan, do it for the RIGHT reasons. Otherwise, it’s likely to lead to worse health. (2:54) Things that Adam finds cool. (10:22) The brain blend from Ned is FIRE!! (17:13) Mind Pump on the controversy surrounding Andrew Tate and the dangers of censorship. (18:50) A clear example of obsessive fandom. (41:13) Remembering Bill Pearl. (44:54) The sex-tape formula for su...
Sep 21, 2022•1 hr 38 min
