2909: 5 Running Styles to Lose Fat (And Which One Is Actually the Best)

2909: 5 Running Styles to Lose Fat (And Which One Is Actually the Best)

In this episode the guys break down five ways to run for fitness — for distance, same distance for time, same time for more distance, sprinting, and running for fun. Sal shares that he ran his first mile this morning for the first time in years and how humbling it was. They also get into the story behind Sylvester Stallone writing Rocky in three days with $100 in his bank account after watching Chuck Wepner vs Muhammad Ali, Italian dialects and how Mussolini unified them, the cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak in US lettuce, the liver die-off effect and why people feel worse before they feel better when treating parasites, the GATE gifted program conspiracy theory and the Mall World dream phenomenon, and Joymode's Hard Plus compounds and what the studies show. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com — Kelly from Texas on anterior pelvic tilt and glute activation six months postpartum, Nicky from Ontario on a 90-day check-in showing dramatic mood, libido and energy improvements after anorexia recovery coaching, Jeremy from Indiana on physique competition prep strategy at 51, and Amanda from Indiana navigating the GLP-1 off-ramp and reverse diet while managing binge tendencies. MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Four day split, male and female versions, workout videos and live coaching with Cole. Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com 1.9 NASM CEUs SPONSORS Dose for Your Liver: https://dosedaily.co/MINDPUMP35 Code: MINDPUMP35 for 35% off first month subscription. Clinically backed liquid liver supplement, zero sugar, zero calories, tastes like fresh squeezed orange juice. Discussed on air — particularly relevant when treating parasites due to the die-off liver load. Joymode (Hard Plus): https://tryjoymode.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off first order. Natural science-backed men's sexual performance supplement. L-Citrulline, Arginine, Yohimbine and Vitamin C. Also discussed: Ignite libido booster and No Flow testosterone support. Fatty15 (C15 essential fatty acid): https://fatty15.com/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP for 15% off 90-day Starter Kit. First new essential fatty acid discovered in over 90 years. 3x more cellular benefits than omega-3. Slows biological aging at the cellular level. LINKS Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 2:29 - 5 ways to run for fitness — why running is a skill most adults have lost 8:55 - Method 1: Running for distance and why improving your mile is enough for most people 11:39 - Method 2: Same distance for time — how to improve without adding mileage 13:33 - Method 3: Same time for more distance — structured and easy to schedule 14:28 - Method 4: Sprinting — the strength training of cardio and how to program it 18:57 - Method 5: Running for fun — why this is actually the best one 20:51 - Sal ran his first mile this morning — what it felt like to forget how to run 26:22 - The Rocky origin story — $100, three days and a refusal to sell without the lead role 36:34 - Best movie sequels and whether Rocky 3 and 4 are actually better than 1 and 2 36:50 - Italian dialects and how Mussolini unified the language 39:54 - Cyclosporiasis outbreak in US lettuce — and the liver die-off effect from parasite treatment 46:27 - GATE program conspiracy — CIA filtering gifted kids and the Mall World dream phenomenon 52:02 - Joymode Hard Plus — what the compounds do and what the studies show 58:15 - Caller: Kelly (Texas) — six months postpartum, anterior pelvic tilt, glute activation and hip flexor tightness 1:12:20 - Caller: Nicky (Ontario) — 90-day anorexia recovery check-in, mood up, libido up, getting stronger 1:24:24 - Caller: Jeremy (Indiana) — 51-year-old military chaplain, physique competition prep strategy 1:38:53 - Caller: Amanda (Indiana) — GLP-1 off-ramp, reverse diet, binge tendencies and postpartum weight

2908: How to Pick the Right Workout: The Most Important Question to Ask Before You Start

In this episode the guys break down exactly how to pick the right workout for your goals — covering why enjoyment matters more than most people realize, how to honestly assess whether you actually like what you're doing, the ROI of strength training versus other modalities, and why appropriateness for your actual life is the deciding factor. They also get into the origin of clowns (spoiler: ancient India and Egypt, not the circus), the CLOW peptide stack from Vita Bella and why Sal and Katrina are both using it for recovery and skin health, Sal's revelation that he quit jiu jitsu because his ego got destroyed at a tournament in 2006 not because of scheduling, the Rafael Nadal documentary and what it teaches about identity and decline, and Carl Jung on why the back half of life is actually better than the first. Then they answer questions from Instagram on optimal body fat for women, how to increase maintenance calories without gaining fat, fixing forward rolled shoulders, and the ethical situations trainers face on the job. MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Four day split, male and female versions, workout videos and live coaching with Cole. SPONSORS Vita Bella / MP Hormones: https://mphormones.com Book a complimentary 10-minute consultation with a membership specialist to find out if Vita Bella is right for you. CLO stack discussed on air (BPC-157, TB-500, GHK, CFPB) for recovery and skin health. Consultation: https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/alever/marketing-membership-consultation Or use code MINDPUMP365 to start your annual membership and receive a free blood panel and gift. Paleo Valley (grass-fed fermented meat sticks): https://paleovalley.com/mindpump 15% off automatically applied at checkout. Four sticks a day = 24g protein at 280 calories. LMNT (electrolytes): https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase. No code needed. New Lemonade Iced Tea flavor — 50mg caffeine, L-Theanine, polyphenols, no sugar. LINKS Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro 1:59 - How to pick the right workout for your goals 7:03 - Why people lie to themselves about what they actually enjoy doing 13:12 - How to find enjoyment in exercise when you hate everything 14:14 - How effective is the method for your goal — the ROI question 18:17 - What the right workout actually looks like for most people 24:35 - The Paleo Valley meat stick protein hack — 24g protein at 280 calories 26:23 - The origin of clowns — ancient India, Egypt and why they make the most in the circus 33:55 - CLO peptide stack from Vita Bella — Sal and Katrina's recovery and skin results 37:10 - Sal's real reason for quitting jiu jitsu — ego destruction at a 2006 tournament 46:53 - Rafael Nadal documentary — identity, decline and what happens after you peak 51:02 - Carl Jung on why the back half of life is better than the first 56:01 - Q&A: Optimal body fat percentage for women — and why chasing a number is the wrong approach 58:40 - Q&A: How to increase maintenance calories without gaining fat while cutting down cardio 1:01:24 - Q&A: Best movements to fix forward rolled shoulders 1:04:22 - Q&A: Ethical situations trainers face and how to handle them

2907: How to Clean Bulk Without Getting Fat (The Exact Formula)

In this episode the guys break down exactly what a clean bulk is, how it differs from a dirty bulk, and why most people do it completely wrong. They cover why increasing training volume during a bulk actually makes sense (because you have the nutrients to recover), why 500 calories above maintenance is all you need, why staying active with daily steps dramatically improves muscle building, and why garbage food is what separates a clean bulk from a dirty one. Sal and Adam both share their own dirty bulk horror stories — competing against coworkers and friends, gaining more fat than muscle, and how they finally figured out what actually works. Mind Pump Nutrition Coaching: https://mindpumpnutrition.com Code: MP50 for 50% off a coaching call with a Mind Pump certified coach. MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Four day split with slightly higher volume — the ideal program to run during a clean bulk. SPONSORS Crisp Power (protein pretzels): https://www.crisppower.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP10 for 10% off. Up to 28g protein, 6 net carbs, baked not fried, zero added sugar, vegan. 7.1oz variety pack bundle available LINKS Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro 1:53 - What is a clean bulk vs a dirty bulk (and why reverse dieting is the same thing) 4:04 - Sal's 60-day dirty bulk competition — how he gained mostly body fat and lost anyway 6:05 - Adam's bodybuilder off-season experience — watching dirty bulkers end up where they started 9:14 - How much body fat should you actually gain in a clean bulk 12:31 - Step 1: Lift weights properly and increase volume during the bulk, not the cut 16:25 - Step 2: Eat your target body weight in protein — not your current weight 16:45 - Step 3: 500 calories above maintenance is all you need 19:26 - Step 4: Keep daily steps high — why being sedentary is a muscle killer 23:12 - Sal's BMX bike summer — how moving more actually helped him build more muscle as a kid 25:16 - Step 5: Avoid garbage food — why junk calories kill protein intake and inflate the scale

2906: Should You Bulk or Cut First | The Answer That Actually Leads to Long Term Results

In this episode the guys break down whether you should build or cut first — covering what each actually involves, why cutting first almost always fails long term, how building first boosts your metabolic rate by 700-800 calories a day, and why 95% of people who lose weight gain it all back. They also discuss Sal's prediction that probiotics will be the next major performance supplement, the ditto dating app taking over college campuses by using AI instead of swiping, the new short king shoe brand giving guys a few extra inches of height, 80s and 90s movie reviews that did not hold up, and Sal using Kion amino acids daily since going back to jiu jitsu. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Four day split, male and female versions, workout videos and live coaching with Cole. SPONSORS Kion Aminos: https://getkion.com/mindpump 20% off automatically applied at checkout. 2000mg leucine per serving Seed Daily Synbiotic: https://seed.com/mindpump Code: 25MINDPUMP for 25% off your first month. Olipop: https://drinkolipop.com/MINDPUMP Buy any two cans in store (any flavor, any retailer) and they will pay you back for one. Flavors: Classic Root Beer, Vintage Cola, Strawberry Vanilla, Orange Squeeze, Cherry Vanilla, Ginger Lemon, Classic Grape, Cream Soda. LINKS Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro 2:30 - Should you build or cut first — the full breakdown 8:17 - Why cutting first almost always fails and what your body does every single time 13:54 - Why building first boosts your metabolism by 700-800 calories a day 18:06 - Why the scale not moving during a build is the most common reason people quit too early 26:08 - Probiotics as the next performance supplement — Sal's five-year prediction 29:42 - The ditto dating app taking over college campuses using AI instead of swiping 36:27 - Why we had three TV channels and were not bored as kids 42:37 - The short king shoe brand giving guys extra height in regular-looking sneakers 45:32 - 80s and 90s movie nostalgia — Gremlins, Little Monsters and First Blood reviewed 1:01:39 - Caller: Riley (Mississippi) — exercise science degree, nursing student, wants resources for complex clients 1:14:04 - Caller: Jay (Texas) — lost 100 pounds, 6'4", 29% body fat, 3400 calories, gets MAPS Anabolic 1:35:37 - Caller: Linda (Massachusetts) — Boston marathoner, powerlifter, calf injury, gets MAPS 15 Performance 1:50:42 - Caller: Noah (Montana) — 21 years old, constant aches and pains, likely vitamin D deficiency

2905: How to Build an Aesthetic Physique | Best Exercises for Chest Back Shoulders and Legs

In this episode the guys break down the best exercises to sculpt the physique men actually train for — covering incline press for upper chest development, deadlifts and barbell rows for back thickness and width, standing overhead press with rear delt flies for that rounded shoulder cap, and barbell squats with Romanian deadlifts for complete lower body development. They explain why most guys develop flat-looking chests by neglecting the upper portion, why powerlifters often have more impressive looking backs than bodybuilders, and why rear delt development is one of the most technically misunderstood movements in training. MAPS Upper Lower: https://mapsupperlower.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Four day bodybuilding split, male and female versions, workout videos, exercise demos and live coaching with Cole. SPONSOR Troscriptions (methylene blue and medical grade supplements): https://troscriptions.com/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP for 10% off first order. Medical grade supplements with clinically validated doses. LINKS Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram: @mindpumpmedia 0:00 - Intro 2:05 - Why strength training is the only form of exercise that lets you sculpt your body 7:27 - Why you have to pack on clay before you can sculpt it — the beginner trap 9:59 - Chest: why incline press beats flat bench for aesthetic development 12:06 - Adam's story — the year he made incline press his priority and his chest changed forever 13:49 - Back: why thickness beats width for how a back actually looks in real life 15:42 - Why every heavy deadlifter has an impressive back without exception 17:17 - Why getting strong in the deadlift makes every other back exercise better 18:53 - Shoulders: standing overhead press plus rear delt flies — why rear delts change everything 20:36 - Why rear delt flies are technically harder to do correctly than people realize 21:21 - How leading with rear flies before pressing changed Adam's shoulder development 22:18 - Lower body: barbell squat and Romanian deadlift — you need legs, don't skip them 23:05 - Why getting to full range of motion on squats gave Adam unexpected calf and hamstring gains 24:04 - Why the four day upper lower split allows you to prioritize lagging body parts twice a week