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932: John Meadows

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Release Date: 12/27/2018

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

 Why Most January Transformations Fail Success isn’t losing weight; it’s keeping it off for the rest of your life. (1:56) 5 Reasons Why Most January Transformations Fail 1. People set the wrong goal. (5:09) 2. People will start in an unsustainable way. (10:48) 3. No plan. (17:13) 4. They adopt a “diet.” (19:03) 5. They don’t focus on building strength first. (22:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS Transformation Diet Guide – Visit:   Visit  for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Cardio is Good for Fat Loss for 2-3 weeks. After that, it is a Waste of Time! (2:00) 1-minute cardio strategy. (21:58) I do not want to work out with you. (31:05) An INSANE commercial for fat-loss. (33:26) The Hydro Layer from Caldera is voted BEST for anti-aging by Men’s Health Magazine. (41:05) Makeup for men. (42:36) PSA: Close your toilet seat before flushing. (45:56) Experience the difference of liposomal technology. (50:32) Homeschooled vs public school. (52:16) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Megan from Alberta: Can an injury/imbalance on one end...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Build a Butt or Get Abs? Where Do I Start? (2:15) Society’s role in our lack of strength. (19:39) Creating artificial adversity with today’s youth. (22:49) Did our generation eat worse than this generation? (26:17) Not built for cold weather. (29:32) The difference in how boys and girls play. (33:01) Teaching your children how to save, give, and invest. (34:16) On a ketone kick, and shout out to Scared Shitless Fitness. (41:57) The cartel is scary. (47:28) Project Artichoke. (49:09) Trade freedom for safety? (51:00) Is this really protein?!...

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Glute Building Masterclass LIVE Glute Building Masterclass by Mind Pump top-trainer Corinne. Sign up today! (1:50) How we got here. (3:11) Breaking down the components of the barbell squat. (3:59) The importance of having the RIGHT coaching and training to queue properly. (7:32) Ways to improve mobility. (9:08) Learning the ability to keep your knees from collapsing in. (13:34) How to access a greater range of motion to improve the effectiveness of the hip thrust. (14:51) Covering the various rep ranges: What they are good for, why you want to do either one, and what the...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST form of Strength Training for Women is Powerlifting. Challenge Me! (3:01) Giving Drew Canole his flowers. (36:30) Greatest flex’s meeting people for the first time. (43:05) Switching out soda for OilPop. (49:26) The gym is the best environment to help you get out of your comfort zone (51:39) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Bert from FL: Building muscle based on an app’s calorie recommendations and training advice. (58:29) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Latasha from TN: Programming questions and how to move to a more intuitive eating mindset. (1:13:05)...

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How To Know When It's Time to Cut The #1 reason why people CONSISTENTLY fail. (1:46) What does it mean to go on a cut? (4:01) The definition of a successful cut. (4:22) The reasons you should NOT go on a cut. 1. When you feel you’re too fat. (7:08) 2. To get ready for an “event.” (9:39) The reasons it’s a good time to cut. 1. You are healthy. (11:49) 2. Your maintenance calories are high enough to cut from. (14:12) 3. You have a good plan, which includes how to stop. (23:58) Related Links/Products Mentioned Mind Pump Concierge Coaching (Only 50 spots open) –...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Ultimate At-Home Dumbbell ONLY Workout. (2:25) Cardio Sal. (18:46) Frustrating pet peeves. (28:08) All multivitamins are NOT created equal. (34:12) Reminiscing on Mind Pump’s first-ever meeting. (37:22) An unexpected savior. (46:25) A carby, high-protein treat that tastes good. (50:07) The difference between happiness and joy. (52:41) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – John from FL: As an inspiring personal trainer, do you need to go to college to be successful? (55:39) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Alyssa from MI: How do I naturally increase my...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: How much of an impact do these 5 things really have on your health & fitness goals? (2:15) Cardio life for Sal. (26:30) Why you need a sleep routine, not a morning routine. (30:34) The importance of daily movement. (34:33) Pre and post Vuori style. (39:08) The coolest machines ever! (40:15) Sports performance. (43:58) Admiring LMNT’s rise. (48:12) Steve Austin’s important training advice for the youth, and the value of practicing the skill. (51:09) #Quah question #1 – When it comes to deadlifts, when should I use a traditional barbell and when...

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The State of Hormone & Peptide Industry with Phil Vela Disrupting the health & wellness industry. (2:15) “It’s that hard to do IT, so it’s that easy to succeed once you’ve done IT.” (2:48) What he did before he started Vita Bella, and the origins of the company. (5:00) The most applicable skills gained from his previous career. (7:41) Calling out the ‘Grey Market’ and its competition. (9:44) The state of the peptide industry and the fallout with Transcend. (15:54) Results & service. (25:23) Breaking down the Vita Bella membership package. (30:07) ...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: 3 Ways to Build Muscle and Endurance. (How you Should Approach your Training.) (3:11) How Adam is adjusting his training to avoid his recent stint of injuries. (19:26) The mental part of changing your training. (21:55) Sal’s fear around running MAPS Great 8. (23:19) Missing the point: Leg extensions vs. Sissy Squats. (25:10) Enjoying fitness as a lifestyle. (26:19) Controversial post: Should commercial gyms have dress codes? (29:07) A meal replacement shake that tastes BOMB! (43:47) The foods you cannot stop eating! (46:29) How Mind Pump celebrated...

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In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with John Meadows who reveals all about what it takes to be a top-level bodybuilder.

  • Why John doesn’t have a colon. (4:30)
  • Was there anything he did that contributed to his digestion issues? (10:35)
  • How did he change his approach coming back? (12:10)
  • Has going through this experience forced him to become more in tune with his body? (14:55)
  • What are the BIGGEST mistakes he sees with people trying to build muscle? (16:38)
  • Has he found there is a RIGHT dose of protein for his body? (24:40)
  • What are the big missing pieces in bodybuilder’s regimens? (26:03)
  • What kind of things does he cover in his workshops? (29:42)
  • What made him start to compete at a young age? (30:50)
  • When did he start to use anabolic steroids? Was he a hyper responder? (34:20)
  • Does he believe people do not cycle out anymore? (43:19)
  • What are the differences between taking anabolics vs growth hormones? (45:17)
  • His take on training and why certain bodybuilder’s physiques look more ‘granite.’ (54:38)
  • What does he think of the new culture of thought around isolation movements being the BEST movements for most muscle activation? (1:00:45)
  • What is the ‘Mountain Dog Diet’ and does food quality matter? (1:04:10)
  • Is the trend starting to reverse with coaching in bodybuilding? (1:09:20)
  • What is site enhancement oil (SEO)? (1:10:15)
  • How bodybuilding is a different level of drugs in sport. (1:15:54)
  • What is the difference in training people that are natural vs. people on ‘gear’? (1:18:16)
  • His theory behind metabolism in competitive sports. (1:21:52)
  • What is his take on people not adapting their training routines? (1:26:30)
  • How social media killed bodybuilding. What does the future of bodybuilding look like? (1:34:04)
  • If he was to go back and whisper into 22-year-old John’s ear, what would he tell himself? (1:40:13)

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