Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. * Mind Pump Fit Tip: The final debate! Machines vs free weights. (2:54) * The dumbest features in new cars. (23:19) * When was the last time you got pulled over? (25:55) * Optimize your C15 levels to help support your long-term health and wellness. (35:15) * Justin’s sunny and smoky day on the racetrack. (40:10) * Nobody in America knows how to make espresso. (44:09) * The gym culture evolution. (51:45) * #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I most efficiently return to my optimal weight and hormonal balance without resorting to aggressive cardio or restrictive dieting? (59:39) * #ListenerLive question #2 – Am I failing my reverse diet? (1:18:22) * #ListenerLive question #3 – If I want to have a long, healthy life with work and personal life, how can I balance cardiovascular training and endurance? (1:27:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com [live@mindpumpmedia.com] * Visit Fatty15 [http://fatty15.com/MINDPUMP] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit with code MINDPUMP ** * Visit Caldera Lab [https://calderalab.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** * August Special: MAPS 15 [https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/maps-15-minutes] 50% off! ** Code MUSCLE50 at checkout ** * Mind Pump # 1782: When Machines Are Better Than Free Weights [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1782-when-machines-are-better-than-free-weights/] * Visit Paleovalley [http://paleovalley.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout: 15% off your first order! ** * Visit Transcend [http://www.mphormones.com/] for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE! ** * Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2560-how-to-break-free-from-destructive-body-image-issues/] * Mind Pump #2502: Hormone Therapy for Aesthetics With Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2502-hormone-therapy-for-aesthetics-with-dr-lauren-fitzgerald/] * Reverse Dieting: The Best Way to Boost Your Metabolism Without Gaining Fat [https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/blog/reverse-dieting-the-best-way-to-boost-your-metabolism-without-gaining-fat] * Mind Pump #1487: The Best Way for First Responders to Stay in Shape [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1487-the-best-way-for-first-responders-to-stay-in-shape/] * Mind Pump #2655: Ten Cardio Hacks for Fat Loss, Health & Endurance [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2655-ten-cardio-hacks-for-fat-loss-health-endurance/] * Mind Pump #1927: Performance Training Secrets from a Top NBA Trainer With Cory Schlesinger [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1927-performance-training-secrets-from-a-top-nba-trainer-with-cory-schlesinger/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Mike Salemi (@mike.salemi [https://www.instagram.com/mike.salemi/]) Instagram * Bradley Martyn (@bradleymartyn [https://www.instagram.com/bradleymartyn/]) Instagram * LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz [https://www.instagram.com/drlaurenfitz/]) Instagram * Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength [https://www.instagram.com/schlesstrength/]) Instagram

Ten Cardio Hacks for Fat Loss, Health & Endurance * Make cardio more effective. (1:12) * Ten Cardio Hacks for Fat Loss, Health & Endurance. (3:28) * #1 - Split it up. (4:05) * #2 - Do it after meals. (8:13) * #3 - Walking is the best for LISS. (11:20) * #4 - HIIT for less time, more impact. (13:34) * #5 - Do it after strength training. (15:29) * #6 - Combine it with something growth-minded. (16:35) * #7 - Don’t overdo it! (17:57) * #8 – Play. (20:36) * #9 – The more technical, the more you need to treat it like PRACTICE. (23:15) * #10- Do high-rep squats and supersets. (25:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Visit Eight Sleep [http://eightsleep.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use the code MINDPUMP to get $350 off your very own Pod 5 Ultra. The best part is that you still get 30 days to try it at home and return it if you don’t like it – – Shipping to many countries worldwide. ** * August Special: MAPS 15 Minutes [https://www.mapsmusclemommy.com] 50% off! ** Code MUSCLE50 at checkout ** * Mind Pump # 2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2402-the-5-reasons-why-walking-is-king-for-fat-loss-burn-more-fat-than-running-how-to-do-it-correctly/] * Mind Pump # 1697: HIIT Training Doesn’t Work (Unless You Follow These Steps) [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1695-how-to-lose-100-pounds/] * Mind Pump # 1845: How to Do Cardio & Not Lose Muscle [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1845-how-to-do-cardio-not-lose-muscle/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd [https://www.instagram.com/williamaseedsmd/]) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. * Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 Secret Workout Program Hacks for Maximum Gains. (1:51) * Red light to improve your brain. (23:56) * Sal’s relation to a Pope! (27:47) * Andrew Tate vs. Aubrey Marcus: Why they are bad for young males. (34:03) * Fitness is an INCREDIBLE vehicle to help break substance abuse. (44:45) * Muscle worship. (46:47) * Has technology really benefited us? (54:11) * #ListenerLive question #1 – When I’m dedicating time in the gym to mobility work, should I focus only on the limited side or is it better to split the work 50/50 between both sides? Or something in between? (1:02:53) * #ListenerLive question #2 – What advice do you have for raising kids to have a healthy relationship with food? (1:15:49) * #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I break out of this fear of not looking how I want? Or break free from my bondage to the gym? (1:33:19) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com [live@mindpumpmedia.com] * Visit Joovv [http://www.joovv.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** * Visit Rock Recovery Center [http://www.rockrecoverycenter.com/mindpump] for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Ben and Tom know firsthand the struggles of addiction and alcoholism. With years of experience helping thousands of individuals, they offer a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you’re personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they’re here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don’t wait—take the first step today. ** * August Special: MAPS 15 Minutes [https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/maps-15-minutes] 50% off! ** Code MUSCLE50 at checkout ** * Elite Trainer Academy – Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P29h9yufH68&list=PLlvUWDYDoy6VgjhNb6WSnkP9-qHBWUOrC] * Weekly Training Frequency Effects on Strength Gain [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6081873/] * Investigation of core endurance, performance and functional activities in crossfit participants [https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1360859225002955] * Effectiveness of isometric exercise in the management of tendinopathy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised trials [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7406028/] * Transcranial photobiomodulation improves functional brain networks and working memory in healthy older adults: An fNIRS study [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40482941/] * Pope Gregory X - Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope_Gregory_X] * Mind Pump #2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2392-steps-to-overcoming-addiction-with-tom-conrad-ben-bueno/] * Muscle Suit [https://www.ebay.com/itm/404845260319] * Mind Pump #2600: Mike O’Hearn [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2600-mike-ohearn/] * Gen Z Women Are Booking Convents Instead of Beach Houses This Summer [https://www.vice.com/en/article/gen-z-women-are-booking-convents-instead-of-beach-houses-this-summer/] * Visit Brain.fm [https://brain.fm/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** * Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1897-why-phasing-your-workouts-is-so-important-how-to-properly-switch-it-up/] * Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2560-how-to-break-free-from-destructive-body-image-issues/] * Mind Pump#2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2385-five-reasons-why-you-should-hire-a-trainer/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus [https://www.instagram.com/aubreymarcus/]) Instagram * Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian [https://www.instagram.com/danbilzerian/]) Instagram * Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom [https://www.instagram.com/realrecoverytalktom/]) Instagram * Mike O’Hearn (@mikeohearn [https://www.instagram.com/mikeohearn/]) Instagram

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: Ten Ways to Dramatically Improve Workout Consistency. (1:31) * One of the EASIEST ways to bump protein and cut calories. (27:47) * When you have kids, it’s not about you and it’s about them. (31:01) * Make Orwell fiction again. (37:07) * Diet is religion. (39:01) * Exercise and depression. (42:01) * Green Juice makes you feel good. (52:17) * #Quah question #1 – I love your guys' programs. I do see people comment about how Arnold presses are a terrible movement. I do see you guys have them in your programming. How do you feel about the negative comments towards that exercise? (54:54) * #Quah question #2 – What is the ideal mindset to have for people starting their health and fitness journey? (58:21) * #Quah question #3 – What is something I can do during long rest periods? I want to avoid phones as much as I can, only tracking sets. (1:00:24) * #Quah question #4 – I’m becoming a personal trainer, mostly because of you guys, and just landed my first client. What steps should I take from here? (1:06:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Visit Butcher Box [http://butcherbox.com/mindpump] for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Available for a limited time, a curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork! ButcherBox members who sign up through Mind Pump will receive: $20 OFF their first box, Free chicken breast, ground beef, OR salmon in every box for a whole year! ** * Visit Organifi [http://organifi.com/mindpump] for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** * July Special: MAPS Split [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** * 6 Benefits of Walking After Meals, Backed by Health Experts [https://www.eatingwell.com/benefits-of-walking-after-meals-11777687] * Mind Pump #1522: How to Stay Consistent With Your Diet & Workout [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1522-how-to-stay-consistent-with-your-diet-workout/] * Mind Pump #2612: How One Man Lost Over 300 Pounds Without Any Cardio [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2612-how-one-man-lost-over-300-pounds-without-any-cardio/] * 7 Health Benefits of Pasture-Raised Chicken You Can't Ignore [https://www.farmstandapp.com/3615/are-pasture-raised-chickens-healthy/] * George Orwell’s estate approves retelling ‘1984’ from woman’s point of view [https://thehill.com/changing-america/enrichment/arts-culture/584722-george-orwells-estate-approves-retelling-1984-from/] * 1984: 75th Anniversary [https://a.co/d/7fb25Sl] * Mind Pump #2644: Eight Best Carbs for Bodybuilding & More (Listener Live Coaching) [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2644-eight-best-carbs-for-bodybuilding-more-listener-live-coaching/] * The Effects and Mechanisms of Exercise on the Treatment of Depression [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8602192/] * The Effects of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Supplementation on Cognitive Function in Adults With Self-Reported Mild Cognitive Complaints: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8891800/] * Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Find your favorite LMNT flavor, or share it with a friend. Try LMNT risk-free. If you don’t like it, give it away to a salty friend and we’ll give you your money back, no questions asked! Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump [http://drinklmnt.com/MindPump] * Mind Pump #1447: How to Start Your Fitness Journey [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1447-how-to-start-your-fitness-journey/] * Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset [https://mindpumppodcast.com/3-part-trainer-series-bonus-ep-episode-1-successful-trainer-mindset/] * Trainer Bonus Series Episode 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies That Work AND Clients Love [https://mindpumppodcast.com/3-part-trainer-series-bonus-ep-episode-2-diet-exercise-strategies-that-work-and-clients-love/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Jamie Selzler (@jselzler [https://www.instagram.com/jselzler/]) Instagram * Paul Chek (@paul.chek [https://www.instagram.com/paul.chek/]) Instagram

How Undereating is Making You Fat and Unhealthy * Why this is frustrating for the average person. (1:21) * 8 Ways Undereating is Making You Fat and Unhealthy * #1 - You lose weight, but half is muscle. (3:58) * #2 - You can’t recover from workouts. (8:44) * #3 - Performance sucks. (11:15) * #4 - Sleep is affected negatively. (13:11) * #5 - More likely to be depressed and anxious. (14:27) * #6 - Nutrient deficiencies. (16:53) * #7 - Hormone imbalances. (18:51) * #8 - Leads to eventual binging. (21:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Visit Manukora [http://www.manukora.com/MINDPUMP] for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP and save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit! ** * July Special: MAPS Split [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Anabolic Metabolism Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code JULY50 at checkout ** * Average Grip Strength in Men and Women [https://fitnessvolt.com/average-grip-strength/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/]