In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover seven less than ideal traits many fitness influences possess. The origins of body dysmorphia in the fitness space. (3:09) Hacking the game through social media. (5:44) 7 Reasons Your Favorite Fitness Influencer is Unhealthy. #1 - They have an eating disorder. (9:02) #2 – They abuse exercise. (15:51) #3 - They are narcissists. (21:01) #4 – They are body obsessed. (25:51) #5 - They have substance abuse issues. (30:31) #6 – They aren’t authentic. (33:22)...
Jan 23, 2023•45 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Start focusing on building the muscle and then switch programs to take advantage of novelty. (1:48) Mind Pump Kitchen: Sal’s schnitzel featuring Butcher Box’s heritage pork. (9:50) How quickly things can compound. (12:59) Sportsball with Mind Pump. (17:51) When the old becomes cool again with the youth. (21:42) Divorce statistics and common lies. (23:03) Why we protect the Delta smelt. ...
Jan 21, 2023•1 hr 56 min
Mind Pump Fit Tip: A poor gut means poor health. (1:52) Max is so moody. (14:17) Sometimes kids just need to express their feelings and let them out. (18:28) Kids inherited traits. (21:24) The outlandish new medical recommendations for obese children. (26:46) Introducing Mind Pump’s newest partner Hiya. (32:47) The man with three legs. (35:35) A dirty way to sell supplements. (38:42) David Goggins is a SAVAGE! (42:45) The fascinating Bajau people. (47:12) Nike’s brilliant move. (53:32) Shout out...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 16 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten different ways to transform your body in 30 days. Disclaimer for the audience. (1:25) 10 Ways to Visibly Change Your Body in 30 Days. #1 - Cut calories 500-1000 below maintenance. (7:37) #2 - Take 10k, 12k, 14k then 16k steps. (9:37) #3 – Cut carbs the most. (13:31) #4 - Only eat unprocessed food. (15:04) #5 - Eat over 1g protein per lb. of body weight. (19:11) #6 – High fiber targets. (21:20) #7 - Introduce 1 higher calorie day a week. (22:54) #8...
Jan 19, 2023•34 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cardio can ACTUALLY build muscle. (3:12) Context matters! (12:32) The anabolic effects of whole eggs. (19:50) The prevailing theory is that the human digestive system is closer to a pig than a primate. (28:08) The value of hitting protein targets. (31:29) The untapped, wild peptide market. (36:54) The two revolutions we are on the cusp of. (44:49) Mind Pump talks A.I. (46:35) Ned’s Slee...
Jan 18, 2023•1 hr 38 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover nine reasons people stop working out and how to get back on track. Nine Reasons People Stop Working Out (& What to do About it). (1:45) #1 - Lack of motivation or interest. (2:36) #2 - Lack of time. (4:51) #3 – Boredom. (8:43) #4 - Injuries or health issues. (11:00) #5 - Financial issues. (14:17) #6 - Lack of progress. (16:38) #7 - Life changes. (22:04) #8 - Lack of accountability. (25:23) #9 - Lack of proper guidance and instruction. (29:24) Rela...
Jan 16, 2023•35 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: You can get JACKED for under $10. (2:19) Introducing Mind Pump’s newest sponsor, Mobility Wall. (13:08) Why haven’t we been contacted by aliens? (16:06) Pay attention, Open A.I. is knocking on our doors. (19:53) The rarest types of employees. (35:34) Sal’s Organifi Red Juice caffeine protocol. (47:18) Shout out to Robyn Gobbel. (50:55) #ListenerLive question #1 - How can I boost strengt...
Jan 14, 2023•1 hr 51 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: If you're going to do some sets to failure, make them HIGH rep sets. (2:43) Nitrous is scary. (9:53) Fast cars with Mind Pump. (11:05) Why isn’t Justin in the studio? (14:40) What did we do before the internet? (16:22) Stress and relationships. (18:44) Why obesity hasn’t been labeled a disease. (23:49) Another bril...
Jan 13, 2023•1 hr 20 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten ways to achieve the "Goldilocks Zone" of building muscle and burning fat at the same time. Why is this so hard to master? (3:01) #1 – Lift weights. (10:02) #2 – Focus on big lifts. (11:04) #3 – Don’t do cardio. (12:54) #4 – Eat in a small deficit. (16:53) #5 - Interrupt with a caloric surplus. (19:21) #6 – Eat HIGH protein. (22:52) #7 – Carb cycle. (24:36) #8 – Prioritize sleep. (27:05) #9 - Supplements that can help (creatine, HMB, BCAA). (31:48)...
Jan 12, 2023•41 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why there may be MORE value in getting bloodwork done when you feel great. (2:53) Kids, their brains, and setting limits as parents. (16:55) The great decline in adolescent risky behaviors. (30:50) Paleo Valley’s beef sticks are an excellent source of protein. (39:29) The challenge with NASA’s new asteroid-hunting telescope. (41:28) The viral chairbender. (45:14) The recession is inevit...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 35 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six types of fitness influencers that will waste your time. Is the space getting better or worse? (3:07) The 6 Types of Fitness Influencers You Should Unfollow. #1 - Fake authentic. (9:49) #2 – Sells their body. (13:26) #3 – My way is the only way. (17:49) #4 - Hype, beast mode, motivation. (23:50) #5 – Zealots. (30:11) #6 - Algorithm chasers. (32:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned For Mind Pump Listeners, visit Integrative Health Practitioner Givea...
Jan 09, 2023•40 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want better chances at success, address the BEHAVIORS that lead to the results. (1:59) You can’t become a better parent without becoming a better person. (8:59) Teaching children to have a good relationship with food. (16:37) What’s going on with the recent egg shortage? (22:53) Sal’s cognitive protocol with MP Hormones. (28:13) Justin’s Icelandic massage. (30:45) Justin’s Scotti...
Jan 07, 2023•1 hr 47 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: Obesity is NOT a disease! It’s a result of choices and your lifestyle. (3:00) The alarming potential direction of A.I. (10:25) Twitter is cool. (22:58) Equinox’s New Year’s marketing ploy. (26:43) NCI’s coach's toolkit. (31:04) Dana White’s slap heard around the world. (33:43) Another study shows the recovery benef...
Jan 06, 2023•1 hr 20 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin why lifting weights is the number one activity to focus on in 2023. Why strength training is the superior form of exercise. (1:49) Why do people struggle with consistency? (4:45) Be realistic about how often you can consistently exercise for the rest of your life. (8:37) The problems with goal setting. (10:40) The most important factor to consider is how your workout tells your body to adapt. (16:42) The Main Adaptations of Lifting. #1- Lift weights and bur...
Jan 05, 2023•52 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you trying to get your biceps to respond? Try these two often-neglected exercises! (2:54) The potential dangers of A.I. (6:12) How cannabinoids can regulate inflammation. (28:24) What the Colorado Experiment highlights. (31:27) How both sides are playing the game. (37:13) Is Elon an alien? (41:07) Dihexa, the limitless peptide. (43:30) Obesity’s connection to hair loss. (46:20) NFTs...
Jan 04, 2023•1 hr 33 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover six health-based goals that anyone will benefit from and can achieve in 2023 6 New Year's Resolutions You Can Accomplish in 2023. (1:53) #1 - Mental health. (One day a week fast from social media.) (7:05) #2 - Spiritual health. (5 minutes a day pray, meditate, breath work, or practice gratitude.) (13:23) #3 - Relationship health. (Once a week intentionally connect with someone.) (19:55) #4 - Physical health. (Walk 5 mins after breakfast, lunch, and di...
Jan 02, 2023•40 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you drink alcohol, you can mitigate the effects by following these steps. (1:52) The guy’s plans and goals for the New Year. (7:18) You have the power to change what you consume! (16:58) If you are easily offended, you are easily manipulated. (18:58) The dangers of mob mentality via social media. (20:45) Why are people so naïve? (26:46) What is the allure of OnlyFans? (31:29) The lon...
Dec 31, 2022•1 hr 46 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: The two MOST important things to focus on when you make goals are HOW you make those goals and WHY you make those goals. (2:29) Get your Journeyman shirt today! (12:57) Gymnastics, for kids, is the best! (14:21) Kreatures of Habit’s special Mind Pump hook-up! (23:25) The Andrews’ Scotland/Iceland trip. (24:30) The most difficult languages to lea...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 11 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Jen Cohen on how to win at the game of life. Authenticity is rare. (1:54) Using the chip on her shoulder as a superpower. (9:15) The challenges of being bold. (13:58) Don’t discount yourself without trying. (20:22) Humility is very underrated. (23:12) Play the hand you are given and make it the BEST possible. (33:00) Turning her failure into a lifelong win. (38:07) The importance of being resourceful. (41:43) Fitness is a microcosm of life. (44:5...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 37 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Treat your workouts like a sport! (2:30) How to do group training with integrity. (14:34) What strength training has that NO other form of exercise has. (16:37) When your grandfather kicks your a**. (18:21) What will Chat GPT disrupt first? (28:19) Is Elon a hypocrite? (36:20) SleepMe PROFOUNDLY affects your sleep. (43:55) Another reminder of why you should never fight. (46:26) Why freq...
Dec 28, 2022•1 hr 44 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Mae Steigler, CEO of Organifi. Mae’s unforgettable Sal moment. (1:15) From employee 1 to CEO. (3:34) The 24-Hour Fitness connection. (6:05) Her shift from animal to human health. (7:45) Her unconventional rise to the CEO seat. (10:39) The importance of building the foundation first. (12:51) How did they source and create their first formulation? (16:13) The biggest challenges of scaling a supplement company. (19:09) The heartbeat of their company...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Want an easy way to reduce your appetite, improve your stable energy, and balance your insulin levels throughout the day? Eat a high-protein breakfast with some fat! (2:21) When you make a career out of making fun of people. (10:50) Why do you breathe like that? (18:44) Understanding and navigating gender roles. (21:42) Adam is a BIG Crocs guy. (33:33) Black holes are scary. (38:10) The...
Dec 24, 2022•2 hr 5 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: DON’T listen to your body! Instead, understand how to listen to your body’s signals. (2:32) The value in buying time vs. doing things yourself. (13:15) Navigating the bell curve of the negative effects of kids watching television. (19:50) How to mitigate the negatives of caffeine and maximize the positives. (32:33)...
Dec 23, 2022•1 hr 23 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover everything you know to build your back. What you will learn in this episode. (1:40) The importance and value of having a strong/healthy back. (2:49) The muscles of the back and favorite exercises for each. Lats. (11:28) Trapezius. (18:22) Rhomboids. (23:35) Erector Spinae. (26:31) Exercise types. Pulldowns or rows. (28:42) Deadlift. (30:04) Pullover or straight arm pulldowns. (36:24) Rep ranges. (38:48) Tempo and technique. (40:34) Related Links/Produ...
Dec 22, 2022•44 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: One of the most underrated factors when it comes to workout programming is rest periods! (2:59) Silly movie titles. (10:19) It works until it doesn’t work. (14:15) What the guys watch vs. their wives. (17:00) Elon Musk, love him or hate him. (21:36) The social media cesspool. (26:28) “Real” vegans. (34:25) Health is NOT about being rigid with everything. (35:55) Justin is ALWAYS the lif...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 40 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin get personal with Max Lugavere. Max’s Oprah moment. (1:57) His experience on the Tucker Carlson Show. (7:46) The Liver King is a charlatan. (14:04) The real ones are rare. (20:45) His single biggest insecurity. (23:58) Growing up being a curious kid. (30:25) Working through being introverted. (38:03) Always striving to be better. (43:50) His popularity with the opposite sex. (47:25) Working for it rather than being given. (49:50) Relationships and dealing w...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 27 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is a great workout for gains and the pump! Use half the weight/half the intensity you normally use but double the volume of your workout. (2:04) Mind Pump’s bodybuilding playlist. (6:30) The guy’s new obsession with the cold plunge. (12:33) Dad life updates: Max’s speech progress, another Di Stefano with big calves, and getting attention from the opposite sex. (20:32) The reviews a...
Dec 17, 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: Lift weights to increase your sex drive. (2:32) The importance of caffeine timing. (10:12) Making the mindset shift with it comes to diet/nutrition. (15:44) Busting the myths surrounding what high protein is. (17:57) The ultimate NCI x Mind Pump Giveaway to Coaching Con 2023! (25:40) The politicization of the Britt...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 32 min
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover five steps to getting into amazing shape in 2023. The Five-Step Action Plan to Get in the Best Shape of Your Life in 2023. (2:00) #1 – Have a plan. (Set realistic goals and then stage them in phases.) (5:11) #2 - Start with big rocks. (Avoid heavily processed food, strength train, walk, and sleep well.) (18:52) #3 - Wait till you plateau before adding anything. (31:41) #4 – Increase the intensity of workouts. (Track and prioritize protein.) (37:22) #5...
Dec 15, 2022•47 min
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There is ONE thing you can do that will significantly impact muscle growth, strength, recovery, and fat loss in a positive way. That is to improve your sleep quality! (3:10) The toughest thing about parenting. (18:25) The fine line between having fun and being made fun of. (31:24) Facetime and play. (33:41) Don’t compare your pets to kids. (35:57) Easier isn’t better. (38:27) Why cold ...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 40 min
