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 5 diets everyone should try at least once. (2:02) * If you have non-stick cookware, throw it away! (25:21) * The benefits of blood donation for men. (28:42) * The neuroprotective benefits of the CBC cannabinoid. (34:14) * The end-of-life rally. (39:34) * Fun Facts with Justin: Drops in a bottle theory. (44:50) * Parent hacks. (50:17) * Mind Pump Recommends Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing on Netflix. (52:16) * AI bass. (58:17) * LMNT x sauna. (1:00:09) * #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I need to adjust my training so that I can maintain a lower heart rate and not get so gassed when lifting in the 15-20 rep range specifically? (1:01:51) * #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it worthwhile to supplement with peptides for a healthy lifestyle and performance, specifically CJC-1295 and Ipamorelin? Or is it not worth the money? (1:11:58) * #ListenerLive question #3 – What should a high school wrestler do in the off-season? (1:23:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com [live@mindpumpmedia.com] * Visit NED [http://www.helloned.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** * 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] * April Special: MAPS HIIT [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Extreme Fitness Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** * Mind Pump #2520: The Best Diet for 2025 [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2520-the-best-diet-for-2025/] * Mind Pump #2240: Mikhaila Peterson [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2240-mikhaila-peterson/] * Mind Pump #385: Dr. Terry Wahls on New Dietary Research [https://mindpumppodcast.com/385-dr-terry-wahls-on-new-dietary-research/] * One Small Crack on a Teflon Pan Can Release Thousands of Plastic Particles [https://www.sciencealert.com/one-small-crack-on-a-teflon-pan-can-release-thousands-of-plastic-particles] * Mind Pump #1230: Surviving & Thriving in a Toxic World With Max Lugavere [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1230-surviving-thriving-in-a-toxic-world-with-max-lugavere/] * Giving blood linked to lower risk of pre-cancer gene [https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg4k37qz4g5o] * What Is CBC and What Are the Benefits of This Cannabinoid? [https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/what-is-cannabichromene-cbc-cannabinoid] * Why Dying People Often Experience a Burst of Lucidity [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-dying-people-often-experience-a-burst-of-lucidity/] * Yoto Mini Player USA [https://us.yotoplay.com/yoto-mini] * Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing - Netflix [https://www.netflix.com/title/81728889] * This guy connected his Big Mouth Billy Bass to AI and the results are amazing [https://notthebee.com/article/this-guy-connected-his-big-mouth-billy-bass-to-ai-and-the-results-are-as-amazing-as-you-think/] * Visit Butcher Box [http://butcherbox.com/mindpump] for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users who sign up will receive ground beef in every box for the LIFETIME of their subscription + $20 off their first box when they use code MINDPUMP at checkout. ** * Visit Transcend [http://www.mphormones.com/] for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** 25% Off All GHRPs (April 7 – April 30). Tesamorelin (Troches + Injections), Hexarelin (Capsules + Injections), IGF-1 LR3, and Sermorelin. Bundle Options: 2-Month Bundle & 4-Month Bundle. ** * Visit Seed [https://seed.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson [https://www.instagram.com/mikhailapeterson/]) Instagram * Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls [https://www.instagram.com/drterrywahls/]) Instagram * Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere [https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/]) Instagram

How to Become the Ultimate Hybrid Athlete * What is a hybrid athlete, and why is it trending? (1:18) * The biggest mistakes this avatar makes. (5:04) * How to Become the Ultimate Hybrid Athlete: The Ultimate Balanced Weekly Routine (18:35) * Day 1: Focus on strength. * Day 2: Mobility. * Day 3: Off. * Day 4: Functionality. * Day 5: Endurance. * Day 6&7: Off. * Questions: * What does a hybrid athlete look like? (26:57) * I want to attain a specific look and sculpt my body. Is this the best way to train? (28:39) * How can I train like a hybrid athlete with minimal time? (30:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Special Promotion: MAPS Performance [https://www.mapsfitnessproducts.com] | Performance Advanced [https://www.mapsfitnessproducts.com] | 15 Performance [https://www.mapsfitnessproducts.com] all half-off!! ** Code HYBRID50 at checkout ** * Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching [https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com/] ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs). ** * Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog [https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/blog/stop-working-out-and-start-practicing] * The World's Greatest Stretch [https://youtu.be/N-q2uGfOflc?si=eTtfGO1aD221tine] * MAPS Prime Pro Webinar [http://www.mapsprimeprowebinar.com/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding [https://www.instagram.com/stanefferding/]) Instagram * Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf [https://www.instagram.com/dasrobbwolf/]) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. * Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to cold plunge the RIGHT way. (2:05) * The power of food. (21:05) * Doug’s experience at the World Shakuhachi Festival. (27:38) * Wearing the appropriate outfit for where you are. (33:40) * Easter with The Di Stefano’s. (40:10) * Introducing Mind Pump’s newest partner, Jolie. (47:44) * Probiotics as performance-enhancing supplements. (51:36) * #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I change anything about my training during this transition period, while I’m still between stress and not-so-ideal recovery? (54:31) * #ListenerLive question #2 – Should I open a private training studio? (1:03:27) * #ListenerLive question #3 – What is the best program for fat loss/building strength during menopause? (1:16:36) * #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on getting started in the personal training space and being successful? (1:26:33) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com [live@mindpumpmedia.com] * 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. ** * Visit Jolie [http://jolieskinco.com/MINDPUMP] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. ** * April Special: MAPS HIIT [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Extreme Fitness Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** * Study Finds Cold Plunges May Reduce Muscle Growth After Strength Training Workouts [https://www.mensjournal.com/news/study-cold-plunges-reduce-muscle-growth] * Cold plunges actually change your cells | ScienceDaily [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250328173516.htm] * Texas A&M hosts World Shakuhachi Festival, inviting more to learn about instrument’s culture [https://www.kbtx.com/2025/04/19/texas-am-hosts-world-shakuhachi-festival-inviting-others-learn-about-culture-instrument/] * Impact of probiotic supplementation on exercise endurance among non-elite athletes: study protocol for a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, clinical trial [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35897037/] * 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. ** * MP Holistic Health [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1413577822397094/?ref=share_group_link] * Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching [https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com/] ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** * Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump [https://www.facebook.com/groups/personaltrainergrowthsecrets/] * Mind Pump #2582: The Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause With Dr. Mary Claire Haver [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2582-the-strange-signs-symptoms-of-perimenopause-with-dr-mary-claire-haver/] * Mind Pump #2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025 [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2515-how-to-become-a-successful-trainer-in-2025/] * Ask Mind Pump [http://askmindpump.com/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral [https://www.instagram.com/stephencabral/]) Instagram * Jake Heyen (@jakeheyen [https://www.instagram.com/jakeheyen/]) Instagram * Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining [https://www.instagram.com/benbrunotraining/]) Instagram * Mary Claire Haver, MD (@drmaryclaire [https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/]) 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: The 5 BEST ways to do cardio. (1:40) * The more you know: Artificial dyes rebranded. (17:34) * Genius advertising. (21:31) * The great sardine debate. (25:05) * The best old school machines. (27:17) * An update on Adam’s sleep. (29:56) * DOGE. (34:53) * The guys go to meat stick flavor. (37:12) * The value of the game ‘Peekaboo’ for children. (37:52) * Aromatherapy for better sleep. (40:37) * It’s about the journey, not the destination. (47:25) * #Quah question #1 – Thoughts on the Australia study on creatine showing no more muscle gain than someone not taking creatine? (56:15) * #Quah question #2 – Why does my second working set often feel better than the first one? The same even applies to reps. (1:02:17) * #Quah question #3 – I'm falling into a peptide rabbit hole and am getting blasted with social media marketing for them. When/how do I know it's time to pull the trigger on introducing them? What boxes need to be checked first? (1:04:55) * #Quah question #4 – How do I make myself get to the gym when I know I need to go? (1:09:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Visit Eight Sleep [http://eightsleep.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ** * 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! ** * April Special: MAPS HIIT [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Extreme Fitness Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** * Mind Pump #1697: HIIT Training Doesn’t Work (Unless You Follow These Steps) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-QWNQ60sJKc] * 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/] * Food Dyes Rebranded: The Cover-Up Names You Need to Know [https://greensmoothiegirl.com/food-dyes-new-names/] * Budweiser sends special cans to goalies who Ovechkin never scored against [https://www.nhl.com/news/budweiser-special-cans-to-goalies-alex-ovechkin-never-scored-against] * Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsnfsiYNWfA&list=PLl4OfNJvCicIRvDR2BkuYAN0ROwg-YBsj] * DOGE Cuts Update Today: IRS Changes Revealed  [https://www.newsweek.com/doge-cuts-update-irs-changes-2057859] * Aromatherapy May Lead to a 226% Boost in Cognition [https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psychiatry-and-sleep/202308/cognition-boost-of-226-from-aromatherapy] * 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] * Sports supplement creatine makes no difference to muscle gains, trial finds [https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2025/03/sports-supplement-creatine-makes-no-difference-to-muscle-gains-trial-finds] * Mind Pump #2377: The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2377-the-4-most-valuable-supplements-everyone-should-take/] * Mind Pump #2022: Lost Motivation to Workout? Do this… [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2022-lost-motivation-to-workout-do-this/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Patrick Bet-David (@patrickbetdavid [https://www.instagram.com/patrickbetdavid/]) Instagram * Marcelo (@mindpumpmarcelo [https://www.instagram.com/mindpumpmarcelo/]) Instagram

Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause with Mary Claire Haver * What got her into what she does now? (1:30) * The dogma surrounding women’s health. (8:05) * What is menopause? Perimenopause? (14:56) * The average age of menopause. (21:34) * How much does birth control mask these symptoms? (22:27) * Why she believes antidepressants are overused. (24:00) * How much does genetics play a role in the symptoms that women experience versus the way they ate or dieted leading up to perimenopause? (25:31) * The not-so-common early signs and symptoms of perimenopause. (27:17) * What does hormone therapy look like? (29:29) * Zone of chaos. (32:22) * Non-hormonal interventions: Training & diet. (33:38) * Supplementation and menopause. (40:00) * Common mistakes women make when trying to self-medicate to help themselves. (41:28) * How do women equip themselves to speak with their doctor. (43:53) * Why HRT is optimal for most women. (45:19) * The typical hormone therapy options for women. (46:04) * Busting women’s fears surrounding HRT. (47:52) * Anything exciting on the horizon in this space? (48:35) * The standard HRT dose. (49:50) * Can a woman who previously survived breast cancer do hormone therapy? (51:59) * PCOS and perimenopause. (52:57) * Let’s talk about your libido. (53:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned * The New Menopause: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts [https://a.co/d/1t26FNX] * Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers [http://bioptimizers.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** * April Special: MAPS HIIT [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] or Extreme Fitness Bundle [https://mapsfitnessproducts.com/] 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** * History of Women's Participation in Clinical Research [https://orwh.od.nih.gov/toolkit/recruitment/history] * “Not feeling like myself” in perimenopause — what does it mean? Observations from the Women Living Better survey [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11465791/] * Experiences of Mothers Who Are Child Sexual Abuse Survivors: A Qualitative Exploration [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5933442/] * The musculoskeletal syndrome of menopause - PubMed [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39077777/] * The Women's Health Initiative Hormone Therapy Trials [https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3963523/] * Mind Pump #2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2567-women-who-lift-breaking-myths-and-building-muscle/] * Mind Pump #2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2530-why-all-women-should-take-creatine/] * The Menopause Society | Homepage [https://menopause.org/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] Featured Guest/People Mentioned * Mary Claire Haver, MD (@drmaryclaire [https://www.instagram.com/drmaryclaire/]) Instagram * Website-The Pause Life [https://thepauselife.com/] * Abbie Smith-Ryan, PhD (@asmithryan [https://www.instagram.com/asmithryan/]) Instagram * Dr. Stacy T. Sims (@drstacysims [https://www.instagram.com/drstacysims/]) Instagram