Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Only 5 Steps for a 6 Pack (Everybody Gets This Wrong) * Is there any body part more flooded with misinformation than abs? (1:21) * Only 5 Steps for a 6 Pack (Everybody Gets This Wrong) * #1 - Eat in a calorie surplus. (5:40) * #2 - You’re doing the exercises WRONG. (12:10) * #3 - You’re doing TOO many reps. (20:21) * #4 - Your workout program sucks! (24:15) * #5 - Cardio sucks! Create a calorie deficit through diet. (26:44) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Special Promotion: NO BS 6-Pack Formula [https://www.mapsfitnessproducts.com] 50% off! ** Code ABS50 at checkout ** * Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also, try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump [http://drinklmnt.com/MindPump] * June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Bikini Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** * Mind Pump # 2085: Abs & Core Masterclass [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2085-abs-core-masterclass/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/]

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. * Mind Pump Fit Tip: Muscle-building secrets from Olympic lifters, powerlifters, and bodybuilders. (2:10) * We are on the brink of the magic pill. (23:14) * The health benefits of polyphenols. (42:12) * Justin is THAT guy. (44:15) * Embracing the unknown with your kids. (50:58) * The instant, visible effects of using red-light therapy. (53:35) * Customer service hack. (56:11) * #ListenerLive question #1 – How should I go about a body recomposition to gain muscle mass and, more importantly, lose body fat without having to gain body fat FIRST? (1:03:04) * #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a natural way to get rid of my ‘mom’ pouch? (1:11:33) * #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the relationship between adaptation and overtraining? (1:24:20) * #ListenerLive question #4 – Why can't I lose body fat? (1:33:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com [live@mindpumpmedia.com] * Visit Organifi [http://organifi.com/mindpump] for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** * Visit Joovv [http://www.joovv.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** * June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Bikini Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** * Mind Pump #2180: Is Powerlifting Beneficial for Women? [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2180-is-powerlifting-beneficial-for-women/] * Mind Pump #2265: Why Powerlifting is Better Than Bodybuilding [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2265-why-powerlifting-is-better-than-bodybuilding/] * Myostatin/Activin Receptor Ligands in Muscle and the Development Status of Attenuating Drugs [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34520530/] * Dr. Mike Israetel’s Beloved MUSCLE DRUGS: A Deep Dive & A Dark Warning [https://youtu.be/ZzsSrCREADk?si=0SZdYWjvYDwDD4aI] * Mind Pump #2595: Mike Israetel Unplugged (Explicit Content) [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2595-mike-istraetel-unplugged-explicit-content/] * The Immunomodulatory and Anti-Inflammatory Role of Polyphenols [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6266803/] * What Are Polyphenols? Benefits and Foods  [https://health.clevelandclinic.org/polyphenols] * Visit Luminose by Entera [http://enteraskincare.com/mpm] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. Father's Day Special (June 15), 20% off all individual products. The big ticket item is the Folitin Starter Kit, (3 Folitn, 1 Shampoo, 1 Conditioner, and a scalp massager) at 20% off of the regular price of $750! Because we don't usually discount bundles, but we are doing that for this one bundle for Father's Day. ** * Mind Pump #2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2530-why-all-women-should-take-creatine/] * Mind Pump #2257: Why Hitting Fitness Goals is a Bad Idea [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2257-why-hitting-fitness-goals-is-a-bad-idea/] * Mind Pump Group Coaching [http://mindpumpgroupcoaching.com/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel [https://www.instagram.com/drmikeisraetel/]) Instagram

Healing the Gut-Lymphatic Connection: The Missing Link in Health with Dr. Stephen Cabral * Why take a food sensitivity test? (1:41) * Addressing the skepticism surrounding these types of tests. (6:50) * Explaining the gut-lymphatic connection. (9:10) * How can you improve or assist with the lymphatic detoxification process? (12:31) * The connection between the gut, lymphatic system, and your skin. (16:47) * How do coffee enemas aid in detoxification? (20:41) * The importance of the lymphatic system on your immune system. (24:09) * Movement matters. (26:34) * Revealing the guy’s Food Sensitivity test results. (28:56) * Sal. (29:26) * Justin. (36:14) * Adam. (42:52) * Doug. (47:48) * Be the practitioner you never had. (53:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned * For a limited time, Mind Pump listeners can save $120 on our comprehensive Food Sensitivity Test [http://www.stephencabral.com/foodtest], which looks at 190 of the most common foods that may be causing inflammation in your body. ** Includes a FREE 30-minute health coaching call with an EquiLife Certified Health Coach to answer all of your questions. ** * 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. ** * Mind Pump #2165: How To Address Your Food Sensitivities With Dr. Stephen Cabral [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2165-how-to-address-your-food-sensitivities-with-dr-stephen-cabral/] * Mind Pump #2415: The Dangers of Inflammation & What to Do About It With Dr. Stephen Cabral [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2415-the-dangers-of-inflammation-what-to-do-about-it-with-dr-stephen-cabral/] * The Protocol - Stephen Cabral [https://stephencabral.com/the-protocol/] * Integrative Health Practitioner Institute [https://www.integrativehealthpractitioner.org/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] Featured Guest/People Mentioned * Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral [https://www.instagram.com/stephencabral/]) Instagram * Website [https://stephencabral.com/] * Podcast [https://stephencabral.com/podcasts/] * Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness [https://www.instagram.com/bengreenfieldfitness/]) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. * Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Top 5 Fitness Tips from Soviet-Era Scientists. (1:50) * Thymosin Alpha is wild for the immune system. (25:31) * This is yet another example of why grass-fed meat is superior to conventional meat. (32:30) * Radical non-monogamy. (38:54) * Perception drift. (47:35) * The best way to use Brain.fm. (54:15) * #ListenerLive question #1 – How can you tell the difference between a healthy and normal hunger, and your body trying to tell you it is time to up your calories? (56:22) * #ListenerLive question #2 – How can you develop a thick skin as a trainer? (1:09:23) * #ListenerLive question #3 – Why can I gain weight relatively easily but not lose it, even with what should be a deficit? (1:28:42) * #ListenerLive question #4 – What’s your advice on how to know when to go all-in on one thing or another? (1:38:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com [live@mindpumpmedia.com] * Visit Butcher Box [http://butcherbox.com/mindpump] for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** For a limited time, new Butcher Box 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! A curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork, just great meat. ** * 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. ** * June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Bikini Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** * 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/] * Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsnfsiYNWfA&list=PLl4OfNJvCicIRvDR2BkuYAN0ROwg-YBsj] * Mind Pump Group Coaching [https://mindpumpgroupcoaching.com/] * What is Thymosin Alpha 1 and How Does it Work? - Jay Campbell [https://jaycampbell.com/peptides/thymosin-alpha-1/] * Visit Transcend [http://www.mphormones.com/] for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! * Consumer Reports’ Tests: Conventional Ground Beef Twice As Likely To Contain Superbugs as Sustainable Beef [https://www.consumerreports.org/media-room/press-releases/2015/08/my-entry/] * Aubrey Marcus, "Radical Monogamy" and Spiritual Narcissism [https://joellebecksmith.substack.com/p/aubrey-marcus-radical-monogamy-and] * Excuse Me, What's This "Trap Botox" Trend on TikTok? [https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/trapezius-botox-49169570] * Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers [http://www.masszymes.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. ** * Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2312-five-steps-to-bounce-back-from-overtraining/] * 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/] * Trainer Bonus Series Episode 3: Assessments That Sell Training [https://mindpumppodcast.com/3-part-trainer-series-bonus-ep-episode-3-assessments-that-sell-training/] * 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 * Dr. John Delony (@johndelony [https://www.instagram.com/johndelony/]) Instagram

* Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Common Fitness Lies That Are Holding You Back. (1:39) * The importance of getting the optimal amount of Vitamin D. (38:20) * Forever chemicals suck. (42:27) * Idols that rule you. (45:10) * Vuori goes above and beyond! (53:57) * #Quah question #1 – Any tips to specifically target triceps during close-grip bench presses? (56:51) * #Quah question #2 – How do I learn to rest and recover, when my greatest assets are hard work, grit, and overachieving? (1:02:21) * #Quah question #3 – What are the long-term side effects of TRT? (1:05:02) * #Quah question #4 – From what I read, programming seems deceivingly simple (picking movements that you connect to and changing them out periodically, changing rep ranges and rest times periodically, making sure to progressively overload with weight, form rep sets or rest times) What are some things to focus on when creating your own programming and to ensure its effectiveness? (1:09:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Visit Our Place [http://fromourplace.com/] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. ** * Visit Vuori Clothing [http://www.vuoriclothing.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** * June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Bikini Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** * 79 (PB-079) Poster - Effect of oral Vitamin D supplementation on response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy in patients with locally advanced breast cancer [https://www.ejcancer.com/article/S0959-8049(24)00249-1/fulltext] * Weekly Training Frequency Effects on Strength Gain: A Meta-Analysis [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6081873/] * Vitamin D3 and marine ω-3 fatty acids supplementation and leukocyte telomere length: 4-year findings from the VITamin D and OmegA-3 TriaL (VITAL) randomized controlled trial [https://ajcn.nutrition.org/article/S0002-9165(25)00255-2/abstract] * Vitamin D supplementation and incident dementia: Effects of sex, APOE, and baseline cognitive status [https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/dad2.12404] * New study sheds light on vitamin D's role in cardiovascular health [https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230920/New-study-sheds-light-on-vitamin-Ds-role-in-cardiovascular-health.aspx] * Tap water study detects PFAS 'forever chemicals' across the US [https://www.usgs.gov/news/national-news-release/tap-water-study-detects-pfas-forever-chemicals-across-us] * Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also, try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump [http://drinklmnt.com/MindPump] * Incline VS. Flat - Close Grip Bench Press - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFN7DfdYiww] * Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need to Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1612-everything-you-need-to-know-about-sets-reps-rest-periods/] * Mind Pump #2477: Our 10 Favorite MAPS Programs [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2477-our-10-favorite-maps-programs/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/]