Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. * Mind Pump Fit Tip: 10 Awesome Unexpected Benefits of Exercise. (2:21) * Not all GHK-CU is created equal. (28:13) * The encouraging audience response to Sal’s new YouTube series. (29:49) * 1st day of school tradition. (32:50) * Game on! (38:41) * When science doesn’t have a moral compass. (42:43) * Outsourcing anniversaries. (48:37) * It’s a miracle in your gut. (52:17) * Gone fishing. (56:12) * #ListenerLive question #1 – Any thoughts on how I should change my exercise (or calories) to continue to lose body fat and gain muscle? Any thoughts on what the heck caused my visceral fat to almost triple? (1:01:01) * #ListenerLive question #2 – I have been running MAPS 15 since April, and it’s still too much. I'm absolutely exhausted daily and desperately want to get out of this overtrained state. Please help! (1:12:54) * #ListenerLive question #3 – What tips/advice do you have to help get to the gym after working a twelve-hour shift and still have time to get good sleep and meal prep consistently? (1:22:36) * #ListenerLive question #4 – Do I still have the potential for meaningful muscle growth and physical change at nearly 29 years old, after spending so many years training improperly? How can I overcome imposter syndrome as a coach? (1:29:57) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com [live@mindpumpmedia.com] * Visit Luminose by Entera [http://enteraskincare.com/mpm] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code “MPM” 10% off your order, or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** * Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics [http://zbiotics.com/MINDPUMP25] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** * August Special: MAPS 15 [https://maps15minutes.com/] 50% off! ** Code MUSCLE50 at checkout ** * Can exercise help with insomnia? Best exercises and more [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/exercise-insomnia] * How Exercise Affects the Skin [https://artofdermatology.com/how-exercise-affects-the-skin/] * Is exercise more effective than medication for depression and anxiety? [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-exercise-more-effective-than-medication-for-depression-and-anxiety] * Exercise for chronic pain: How physical activity can help you feel better [https://www.health.harvard.edu/pain/exercise-for-chronic-pain-how-physical-activity-can-help-you-feel-better] * How Exercise Improves Microbiome Health (and Vice Versa) [https://longevity.stanford.edu/lifestyle/2024/04/08/exercise-microbiome/] * Exploring the link between muscle quality and erectile dysfunction: assessing the impact of mass and strength [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40684267/] * Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Branson and Mark Cuban all agree that this one habit is key to success [https://www.cnbc.com/2017/05/28/mark-zuckerberg-and-richard-branson-exercise-is-key-to-success.html] * Sal Di Stefano’s Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl4OfNJvCicLm9rToCWtqUF-C9gNlBYVQ] * China firm plans world’s first pregnancy humanoid robot using artificial womb [https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/china-firm-plans-world-s-first-pregnancy-humanoid-robot-using-artificial-womb/ar-AA1KAFab] * Illinois’ ban on AI therapy won’t stop people from asking chatbots for help [https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/illinois-ban-ai-therapy-won-200653518.html] * 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] * Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset [https://mindpumppodcast.com/3-part-trainer-series-bonus-ep-episode-1-successful-trainer-mindset/] * Mind Pump Personal Training [https://mindpumpjobs.com/] – Apply today! * Elite Trainer Academy – Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P29h9yufH68&list=PLlvUWDYDoy6VgjhNb6WSnkP9-qHBWUOrC] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon [https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/]) Instagram * David Goggins (@davidgoggins [https://www.instagram.com/davidgoggins/]) Instagram

2670: Pilates, Yoga, Running, CrossFit, and Strength Training Face Off! * Breaking down the most popular forms of exercise, so you can figure out what is RIGHT for you. History, demographics, and the pros and cons. (1:15) * Pilates (3:23) * Yoga (11:55) * Running (19:15) * CrossFit (24:07) * Strength training (30:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Visit Legion Athletics [http://buylegion.com/mindpump] for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! ** * August Special: MAPS 15 [https://maps15minutes.com/] 50% off! ** Code MUSCLE50 at checkout ** * Pilates | Benefits, Techniques & History [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pilates] * History of Yoga: Understanding Its Rich History [https://schoolyogainstitute.com/blog/lifestyle/history-of-yoga/] * Yoga - statistics & facts | Statista [https://www.statista.com/topics/3229/yoga/] * An Introduction to Running [https://pressbooks.umn.edu/running/chapter/chapter-1/] * The Complete Book of Running [https://a.co/d/isBXuCZ] * Born to Run – Secrets of the Tarahumara – Runner’s World [https://www.runnersworld.com/runners-stories/a20954821/born-to-run-secrets-of-the-tarahumara/] * The History of CrossFit: Origins, Growth, and Cultural Impact [https://adamascrossfit.com/the-history-of-crossfit-and-cultural-impact/] * How the Ancient World Lifted Weights - BarBend [https://barbend.com/history-of-strength-training/] * Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1835-why-resistance-training-is-the-best-form-of-exercise-for-fat-loss-and-overall-health/] * 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/]

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. * Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 3-Step "SBC" Weight-Loss Framework That Works Every Time. (1:48) * Ways to safeguard yourself from developing dementia. (23:16) * An update on Sal’s Journey in Faith & Fitness. (29:50) * Methylene Blue’s cognitive benefits. (35:21) * The little-sibling effect on athleticism. (39:45) * Men’s skincare market is blowing up! (45:12) * The Caltrans “party.” (51:33) * #ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice on why my InBody scan showed my body fat went up 6% in a span of 7 months? (56:01) * #ListenerLive question #2 –  Is it reasonable to expect a 100-pound jump on my deadlift in a year? (1:07:05) * #ListenerLive question #3 – What are some neat, effective, and portable equipment options I should consider having available for my mobile training sessions? Additionally, do you have any business advice or tips for someone making this transition to a mobile personal training model? (1:16:31) * #ListenerLive question #4 – What’s the best way to support muscle growth and prevent muscle loss while using GLP-1, especially with appetite suppression? What mental shifts do you recommend when transitioning from years of dieting into a performance and strength-driven mindset? (1:25:52) Related Links/Products Mentioned * Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com [live@mindpumpmedia.com] * Visit Troscriptions [https://www.troscriptions.com/MINDPUMP] for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** * 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.maps15minutes.com] 50% off! ** Code MUSCLE50 at checkout ** * Mind Pump #2552: From Plateau to PR… How to Break Through Strength Barriers [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2552-from-plateau-to-pr-how-to-break-through-strength-barriers/] * Mind Pump #2372: Five Steps to a Faster Metabolism [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2372-five-steps-to-a-faster-metabolism/] * Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2450-the-smartest-way-to-use-protein-to-burn-fat-build-muscle/] * Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2287-bodybuilding-101-how-to-bulk-and-cut/] * Physically Fit Women Were Less Likely to Develop Dementia, Study Says [https://www.brainandlife.org/the-magazine/online-exclusives/neurology-news-physically-fit-women-were-less-likely-to-develop-dementia-study-says/] * Sal Di Stefano’s Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl4OfNJvCicLm9rToCWtqUF-C9gNlBYVQ] * Methylene Blue Shows Promise for Improving Short-Term Memory [https://press.rsna.org/timssnet/media/pressreleases/14_pr_target.cfm?ID=1888] * How To Be An Elite Athlete, According To The Data - NPR [https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2020/12/22/948844752/how-to-be-an-elite-athlete-according-to-the-data] * Caltrans investigates Monterey on-duty party with alcohol, stripper; 10 face firing [https://www.ksbw.com/article/caltrans-on-duty-party-alcohol-stripper-monterey/65531128] * 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 #2566: The Best Way to Measure Progress in the Gym & More (Listener Live Coaching) [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2566-the-best-way-to-measure-progress-in-the-gym-more-listener-live-coaching/] * Mind Pump #1962: How to Hit a Deadlift PR in 30 Days [https://mindpumppodcast.com/1962-how-to-hit-a-deadlift-pr-in-30-days/] * Mind Pump Personal Training [https://mindpumpjobs.com/] – Apply today! * 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. ** * Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2597-before-you-take-ozempic-wegovy-or-mounjaro-listen-to-this/] * Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl4OfNJvCicJx1_6hCTRLB7tYnMkkqmMe] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * IFBB PRO Johnny Sebastian (@_johnnysebastian [https://www.instagram.com/_johnnysebastian/]) Instagram * Denis Roberts (@denis_kokushi [https://www.instagram.com/denis_kokushi/]) Instagram * Dr. John Delony (@johndelony [https://www.instagram.com/johndelony/]) 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: Two-Day a Week 30-Min Dumbbell At-Home Workout Program for Muscle & Fat Loss. (1:54) * Exercise and cancer. (16:14) * Veganism can be a false religion. (20:47) * Lab meat and science worship. (23:43) * Advanced technology. (28:18) * Gym industry changes. (34:17) * Pro bodybuilders are built DIFFERENT. (35:40) * Meat sticks that are NOT dry. (43:02) * The cognitive benefits of nicotine. (44:39) * The health benefits of a filtered shower head. (48:17) * Why men should donate blood. (52:00) * Do you have a problem with a skunk? (55:33) * #Quah question #1 – Tips on how to optimize strength/ lean body mass for weight class athletes who don't have the ability to do a traditional bulk and have to be conscious of scale weight? (1:01:53) * #Quah question #2 – How do you know if you have good muscle-building genetics as a woman? (1:06:00) * #Quah question #3 – How do you still have fun with a healthy lifestyle? No junk food, can't sleep in or stay up late, no alcohol, no screens. What's there to look forward to? (1:09:08) * #Quah question #4 – Does getting a pump equate to muscle growth? (1:13:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned * 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 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. ** * August Special: MAPS 15 [https://maps15minutes.com/] 50% off! ** Code MUSCLE50 at checkout ** * Are 7,000 steps a day enough to see health benefits? [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/7000-daily-steps-reduce-chronic-disease-risk-walking-health-benefits] * MP TV [https://www.youtube.com/c/MindPumpTV/videos] – To search exercise demo videos listed in Fit Tip * The 30-minute workout that could slash cancer cell growth by 30% [https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/08/250813083603.htm] * Honeybee venom kills aggressive breast cancer cells [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/honeybee-venom-kills-aggressive-breast-cancer-cells] * Post by Sal Di Stefano on X: Lab meat/Science worship [https://x.com/mindpumpsal/status/1955321487273128005?s=43&t=cT13btm84z7pccgzTZQJmg] * UFO talk sparked by mysterious sphere in Mexico - MSN [https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ufo-talk-sparked-by-mysterious-sphere-in-mexico/ar-AA1FvA9f] * What Is the Average Cost of a Gym Membership? - GoodRx [https://www.goodrx.com/well-being/movement-exercise/average-gym-membership-cost] * Sal Di Stefano’s Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl4OfNJvCicLm9rToCWtqUF-C9gNlBYVQ] * Mind Pump #2660: Dr. Autumn Smith [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2660-dr-autumn-smith/] * Visit Joy Mode [https://www.tryjoymode.com/mindpump] for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order. ** * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] People Mentioned * Jeff Nippard (@jeffnippard [https://www.instagram.com/jeffnippard/]) Instagram * IFBB PRO Johnny Sebastian (@_johnnysebastian [https://www.instagram.com/_johnnysebastian/]) Instagram * Don Cardona (@dc.fit1 [https://www.instagram.com/dc.fit1/]) Instagram * Dr. Autumn Smith (@drautumnsmith [https://www.instagram.com/drautumnsmith/]) Instagram

Dr. Williams Seeds * Shifting culture. (1:27) * Why is the medical field ignoring this movement? (5:03) * What is happening on a cellular level that is making working out more effective than seeing a therapist? (11:46) * Why creatine is the MOST misunderstood supplement out there that is MOST valuable. (28:12) * Is there a negative feedback loop from taking peptides? (32:20) * Natural vs synthetic peptides. (33:31) * What makes the ‘Wolverine’ stack so effective? (36:14) * Debunking the ‘miracle in a bottle/pill’ study. (39:10) * The evolution of GLP-1s. (1:07:51) * What are bioregulators? Why the hype? (1:12:47) * Why are some peptides more effective for one person than another? (1:17:36) * Dumb muscle. (1:23:40) * Educate yourself. (1:26:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned * 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! ** * 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. ** * August Special: MAPS 15 [https://www.maps15minutes.com] 50% off! ** Code MUSCLE50 at checkout ** * Is exercise more effective than medication for depression and anxiety? [https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-exercise-more-effective-than-medication-for-depression-and-anxiety] * Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine [https://mindpumppodcast.com/2497-the-amazing-weird-side-effects-of-creatine/] * 207-OR: Myostatin Inhibition Synergizes with GLP-1R Agonism to Accelerate Weight Loss in Male, Obese Nonhuman Primates  [https://diabetesjournals.org/diabetes/article/72/Supplement_1/207-OR/149796/207-OR-Myostatin-Inhibition-Synergizes-with-GLP-1R] * Triple–Hormone-Receptor Agonist Retatrutide for Obesity — A Phase 2 Trial [https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2301972] * What are Khavinson Peptides? An Intro to Peptide Bioregulators [https://edgepeptides.com/what-are-khavinson-peptides-bioregulators/] * SSRP Institute - Seeds Scientific Research & Performance [https://ssrpinstitute.org/] * Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA] * Mind Pump Free Resources [http://www.mindpumpfree.com/] Featured Guest * Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd [https://www.instagram.com/williamaseedsmd/]) Instagram * Redox Medical Group [https://redoxmedicalgroup.com]