The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters The 5 Secret Advantages of Old Experienced Lifters. (1:34) #1 - You can get the same or better results with lighter weight. (1:54) #2 - Muscle memory. (10:32) #3 - Keeping muscle requires far less work. (18:28) #4 - The difference between you and your peers becomes massive. (24:22) #5 - You know your body. (30:15) Questions: Can new/older lifters build muscle like younger lifters? (35:54) At what age should someone stop lifting heavy? (38:51) Ar...
Feb 20, 2025•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The downfall of the fitness industry: DON’T listen to people who do these three things. (2:34) The #1 benefit of personal training. (23:19) Introducing MAPS Transformation. (27:27) Why is poor sleep so common? (32:39) The flaw in the recent Jeff Nippard strict vs. cheat curl study. (39:02) How some people value how they look more than the way they perform. (41:26) The recent cultural shift to ...
Feb 19, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Transcript available on Metacast If Someone Wants to Go from Dad Bod to Fit at 40, What Are the First 7 Steps They Should Take? If someone wants to go from dad bod to fit at 40, what are the first 7 steps they should take? #1 - Lift weights. (1:08) #2 - Eat ONLY real food. (6:11) #3 - Eat protein first. (8:20) #4 - Eat veggies second for every meal. (13:18) #5 - Get consistent sleep. (16:37) #6 - Check hormones. (19:38) #7 - Ignore scale and mirror, focus on health and performance. (23:25) Questions (Diet, Training, & Lifestyle...
Feb 17, 2025•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 plateau busters! (1:48) Cheat vs. strict curls. Which are better for progress? (20:11) Omega-3s can slow the aging process. (27:39) Real vs lab-created shilajit. (30:29) Creatine and head trauma. (34:54) Cannabis legalization/rehab increase. (36:56) Scary smartphone statistics. (48:56) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it bad to lift a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 8 or 9 every tim...
Feb 15, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST style of workout if you only have 3 days a week to try to burn fat, build muscle, and get lean. (2:05) More ALARMING news on microplastics. (17:57) Probiotics to improve the body’s immune system. (29:01) Justin’s training philosophy going into his upcoming YouTube series. (32:15) The startling progression of Sal’s bag and what’s currently in it. (42:30) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (45:20) Magnus Carlsen is a SPECIAL mind. (48:10) Justin’s “Uncle Ri...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast STOP Trying to Go From 30% to 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead! The BIGGEST mistake people make when trying to do this. (1:08) Changing your approach. (3:09) STOP Trying to Go From 30% Body Fat To 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead! #1 - Get stronger. (5:47) #2 - Get healthier. (9:50) #3 - Change your relationship with food. (16:50) Questions: How many calories should I be eating to lose fat without starving myself? (26:59) How do I figure out how much protein, carbs, and fat I sho...
Feb 13, 2025•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 fat-burning muscle-building superfoods. (2:22) Aging spikes. (15:12) A supplement with PROFOUND benefits as you age. (24:42) Cannabinoids and their effect on sleep. (29:28) Who are kids most likely to misbehave in front of? (36:13) The product family members love the most. (50:48) #ListenerLive question #1 – What are some ways I can get my legs to grow more muscle with the two months ...
Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why All Women Should Take Creatine The four myths surrounding creatine and why all women should take it. (1:21) #1 - Creatine makes you bulky. (3:38) #2 - Creatine makes you bloated. (9:58) #3 - Creatine makes you gain weight. (17:48) #4 - Creatine is unsafe. (21:08) Questions: Is there a best time to take creatine? (28:26) Who should not take creatine? (28:59) Does creatine cause hair loss? (30:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump lis...
Feb 10, 2025•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Trying to lose weight? Avoid these 3 common “healthy” breakfast choices. (1:41) What is the RIGHT way to perform a bicep curl? (16:40) The more extreme a diet is, the louder its supporters are going to be. (27:15) Ruining microwave popcorn for everyone. (32:58) Justin’s bad morning. (37:58) GLP-1s: A net positive or negative for society? (42:04) Sal’s paradigm-shifting fitness tool. (47:25) Saf...
Feb 08, 2025•2 hr 38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST underrated hacks to enhance the fat loss effects of walking. (2:00) Electrify your workout. (16:32) Enter now to win a scholarship through Rock Recovery Center. (28:40) The effects of reading. (29:27) Kids say the darndest things. (33:06) The dream of your kids following in your footsteps. (33:46) The myth of not being able to live on a single income. (41:19) Where do you spend the most time in your house? (49:54) Homemade beef jerky hack! (54:04) #Quah question #1 – ...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Breaking the February Fitness Funk | Staying Motivated After January Common reasons people drop off going to the gym in February. (1:13) Five methods to solve the problem of staying motivated after January. (5:12) #1 - Have an easy to commit to option. (6:36) #2 - Change the style of workout. (15:18) #3 - Make a more realistic commitment for time. (19:12) #4 - Read/watch something fitness-related every day. (22:44) #5 - Hire a coach. (27:08) Questions: If I reduce my training frequency, how much...
Feb 06, 2025•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mind Pump Fit Tip: Four steps to RADICALLY better skin in 30 days! (2:01) Exercise vs. sleep. (18:16) Will this new gym concept catch on? (20:43) Youth and side hustles. (28:20) The biggest mistake serial entrepreneurs make. (34:34) Yet another great example of the body’s ability to adapt. (38:58) How we as a county tend to let regulations get in the way. (40:42) The future of AI. (46:21) #ListenerLive question #1 – Will reducing my training limit my goals of building muscle and building my meta...
Feb 05, 2025•2 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast 5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025 Fitness coaching is rewarding if you love fitness and people. (1:05) Why is the turnover rate so high? (4:23) 5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025 #1 - Talk to people every day. (7:52) #2 - Practice your presentation. (18:19) #3 - Block 30 minutes a day for learning. (23:56) #4 - Use social media properly (to support your clients). (29:45) #5 - Use a mix of in-person and virtual is best. (35:...
Feb 03, 2025•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top 3 signs you’re losing fat and NOT muscle. (1:53) Are squeem’s becoming a trend again? (14:51) Zoolander in real life. (22:01) Fashion isn’t about what looks good, but WHO is wearing it. (24:34) Who won the worst photo contest? (31:04) A more appropriate route for fat loss for MOST people than GLP-1s. (32:57) Will we see a change in pharmaceutical advertising? (36:43) Vaccinations and neurod...
Feb 01, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP trying to lose 20lbs in 30 days! Do THIS instead. (1:55) Why it’s not just about body fat percentage, but the QUALITY of that muscle. (16:13) Mind Pump’s core message to their audience. (23:05) The hallmark of mental health issues. (28:52) Personal takeaways from the Erica Komisar episode. (32:12) A milestone win with your teenage kid. (41:06) LMNT gives back to firefighters and people affected by the LA fires. (43:39) Elon is an odd bird. (45:36) Mind Pump goes down the ...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Athletic Training Secrets with Alex Whitehair His background in the fitness and training space. (1:57) Where did he get his inspiration? (6:32) Translating application to action. (7:41) How he assesses an athlete. (12:48) The challenge of working with an athlete and not disrupting their timing or technique. (15:21) How athletes are SO different from sport to sport. (18:16) The difficulty in communicating recovery to his athletes. (20:23) The various training modalities and how he would use them....
Jan 30, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach 3 Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Would you like to live longer, have fewer strokes and heart attacks, have a lower chance of becoming depressed, be less likely to have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and more likely to survive cancer for a longer period, survive a major operation more often…DO THIS! (2:50) It’s wedding season! Get decked out in State & Liberty. (15:43) Thoughts on getting married at a younger age. (21:30...
Jan 29, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Best Diet for 2025 Taking the five most popular diets and ranking them based on the following criteria: Fat loss, muscle gain, longevity, and sustainability. (1:36) Mediterranean diet. (5:06) Keto diet. (12:13) Plant-based diet. (19:21) Paleo diet. (24:59) Intermittent fasting. (28:44) Why Mind Pump doesn’t believe in diets. (33:02) Questions: What is the worst diet you have ever heard of? (34:23) Do I even need to be on a diet to lose weight? (36:11) What’s just one thing I can do with my d...
Jan 27, 2025•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Dumbbell vs cable flies for chest: Which is better? (1:45) Not only does elderberry help with not getting sick, but it helps with insulin sensitivity. (16:01) Why most people should take a probiotic. (18:14) Be careful how you talk around your kids. (23:00) Feeling sassy. (25:55) Addressing the controversy surrounding the Erica Komisar podcast. (28:00) UFO retrieval program. (37:58) Trump knows...
Jan 25, 2025•2 hr 42 min•Transcript available on Metacast 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: 5 PROVEN factors for amazing sleep. (2:06) The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods. (20:17) Living off the land and doing things yourself. (27:03) Is fake meat good to eat? (33:21) Why don’t we all have parachutes? (40:40) Fun Facts with Justin: “Custom of the Sea.” (43:16) Red light therapy and fat loss. (46:46) Treating vi...
Jan 24, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hip Thrusts vs Squats…What Builds a Rounder Butt? The BIGGEST debate in fitness. (1:22) The evolution of hip thrusts. (3:56) What do the studies say? (5:57) The points that support hip thrusts vs squats. What builds a rounder butt? Squats load heavier in a stretched position. (8:05) Hip thrusts are easier to connect to. (10:51) Squats have greater functional carryover. (14:17) Hip thrusts require less skill. (17:57) Squats build better legs. (21:28) Hip thrusts can be done more frequently. (24:5...
Jan 23, 2025•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Flat vs incline bench. Which is better for chest development? (2:28) How sauna use affects all-cause mortality. (12:49) Shocking rehab statistics. (23:24) 17-year tradition. (27:10) The nostalgia factor of photo albums. (29:05) Will TikTok get banned? (32:36) Going down the third rail with Mind Pump. (34:58) Kids and understanding their relationship with technology. (37:52) Who brings out the w...
Jan 22, 2025•2 hr 43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 Statistics to illustrate the potential of becoming a trainer. (1:13) Built in purpose. (8:55) Personal growth. (11:03) Learn to maximize your opportunities and efforts. (12:05) 5 Steps to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025. #1 - Know your numbers. (13:09) #2 - Learn SALES. (21:41) #3 - Educate yourself. (27:22) #4 - Find a mentor. (32:11) #5 - Build a network. (37:57) Questions: What are the best certifications? (41:52) Is a degree necessary or valuable? (43:...
Jan 20, 2025•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mind Pump Fit Tip: It’s not the feelings, it’s the BEHAVIOR. Don’t deny, bury, or avoid feelings. Embrace them. (2:14) The number one challenge with breakfast. (22:41) Boy energy. (26:03) The history of Nerf. (29:18) The best peptides to raise growth hormone. (33:23) Justin recaps Everett’s first basketball game. (36:56) Mind Pump Recommends Wesley Huff on The Joe Rogan Experience. (43:10) Is peak Oprah viewership smaller than Joe Rogan’s? (48:32) Doug updates the audience on his Joymode experie...
Jan 18, 2025•2 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mind Pump Fit Tip: Our top 5 favorite fitness snacks. (1:58) The health risks of loneliness. (15:05) Take a walk with Brain.fm. (22:38) Mind Pump Book Club: The Devil's Chessboard: Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America's Secret Government. (26:43) How effective isometrics are for strengthening tendons. (30:53) This is a sad new makeup trend. (32:03) A painting touch-up gone wrong. (34:48) When it’s fun to be a cop. (36:39) If it’s predictable it’s preventable. (40:15) Firefighting drone...
Jan 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Transcript available on Metacast How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar What inspired her to write her book ‘Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood in the First Three Years Matters’. (1:54) The first 3 years are the first CRITICAL period of brain development. (4:52) Various attachment disorders. (10:33) Defining ‘learned helplessness’. (13:35) The myths that children need daycare. (15:15) Sleep with your children. (18:18) Why little boys are more sensitive. (21:07) Social-emotional development has to pro...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: How do you know you are doing fitness the right way? You can tell by the fruits it produces. (2:03) This is a reminder of how terribly abused caffeine is in modern society. (19:01) When the joke goes too far. (22:54) A HUGE milestone for Mind Pump Fitness Coaching. (28:12) Husbands want peace, wives want safety. (32:31) How your blood sugar affects your mood. (42:02) Cannabinoids have a positiv...
Jan 15, 2025•2 hr 44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Building Fitness Habits that Actually Stick in 2025 Shaming is a TERRIBLE way to get anybody to stay consistent. (1:21) The data around why people fail to reach their fitness goals. (3:30) Big reasons people fail: Too much too soon. (8:15) Not strength training. (17:06) Using exhaustion, soreness, and intensity as gauges of a good workout. (25:21) Focusing on the scale (instead of performance). (33:18) Not having a plan. (36:23) Questions: How should I start with strength training? (39:23) What ...
Jan 13, 2025•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 nutrition mistakes of 2025. (2:12) Probiotics and skin health. (27:10) Growing pains. (30:35) The spark of life. (34:03) The body keeps the score. (36:50) Exercise and its effect on your mortality rate. (42:39) Remaining positive on the GLP-1 craze. (46:48) The newest Ozempic trend. (48:36) Rotten Tomatoes gauge for a good movie. (49:55) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is my lifting workout enough activity for the day or do I need to add cardio? (59:40) #ListenerLive que...
Jan 11, 2025•2 hr 40 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mind Pump Fit Tip: Which eggs are best? (1:38) Fat but powerful paradox. (12:45) DON’T follow the world, be weird. (32:42) So good, it’s hard to believe there is NO sugar! (37:44) Justin’s next BIG thing. (39:25) When you are at THAT age. (43:19) Amazing Christmas gifts. (46:57) What all the cool kids are wearing. (51:04) Shout out to Stiff Lip Supplements™. (53:51) #Quah question #1 – What is the best exercise to REALLY target my rear delts without the upper back taking over? (55:29) #Quah ques...
Jan 10, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
