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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

Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Weird but Effective Ways to Add Muscle. (1:52) The power of God. (23:01) The shift in culture and media. (25:27) Age difference. (28:09) Probiotics for fat loss. (35:30) Crazy patents that exist. (39:03) Androgen receptor density and old-man strength. (41:35) Fighting anti-aging with Caldera. (46:33) Better men lift each other up. (49:52) Mind Pump Recommends Breakdown: 1975 on Netflix. (57:27) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I’ve completed Anabolic Advanced and Old Time Strength, which program would you recommend next? (1:08:12) #ListenerCoaching...

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2788: How to Lean Bulk for Lean Gains (Build Muscle, Not Body Fat) show art 2788: How to Lean Bulk for Lean Gains (Build Muscle, Not Body Fat)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to Lean Bulk for Lean Gains (Build Muscle, Not Body Fat). (2:38) Easy-to-digest vegan protein shakes. (22:15) Speaking identity. (24:04) Getting too much attention? (30:37) Father first. (32:37) Laser focused on ketones. (37:06) The latest GLP-1 propaganda and the dangers. (40:28) Fun Facts with Justin: Rat Utopia Experiment. (46:57) How extreme intelligence is more correlated to mental illness. (52:30) Being stuck in the past, and pick-up spots for the middle-aged crowd. (1:00:00) #Quah question #1 – How do you know if you're getting actual...

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

The Best Way to Get a Flat Stomach 5 Steps to Get a Flat Stomach. (1:53) 1. Diet. (2:07) 2. Build the muscles of the midsection. (6:40) 3. Practice TVA exercises. (9:46) 4. Avoid foods that bloat. (12:25) 5. Manage cortisol. (17:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Flat Tummy Guide:   Visit  for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** February Promotion: Feb 1 - Feb 14th - The Couple’s Bundle (Aesthetic, HIIT, Muscle Mommy, No BS 6-Pack Abs), $498 value, only $197!  Visit:   ...

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2786: The 5 “Good” Reasons to Do Cardio (Most People Get This Wrong) show art 2786: The 5 “Good” Reasons to Do Cardio (Most People Get This Wrong)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 “Good” Reasons to Do Cardio. (2:42) Dose for your cholesterol. (23:37) Old school exercises that have fallen out of favor. (28:00) Inappropriate routines for MOST people. (32:42) The hesitancy for females to push the weight. (37:46) Red-light therapy for the ‘pump’. (42:57) Chasing the pump. (44:57) How personal training is becoming lost with these 1-minute reels. (48:36) Kids say and do the darndest things. (55:42) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Is it harder to lose body fat and maintain progress with a more petite frame? (57:39)  ...

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

The Most Effective Workout You Can Do from Home The advantages of having a GOOD workout that you can do at home. (1:44) How You Can Create the Most Effective Workout That You Do from Home 1. Make it strength-focused. (8:12) 2. Use bands, bodyweight, suspension trainer, and/or weights. (13:09) 3. Don’t sleep on isometrics. (15:38) 4. Short daily workouts work better. (17:04) 5. 80/20 rule. (19:21) 6. Break up the day with trigger sessions. (22:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: - 50% off all ‘15’ programs (Excluding Muscle Mommy and Performance)....

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2784: How Do I Pick the Right Exercises for My Body? show art 2784: How Do I Pick the Right Exercises for My Body?

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: How do I pick the right exercises for my body? (2:12) Some people are built DIFFERENT! (22:49) Competitive spirit in the Di Stefano household. (25:14) Estrogen land. (26:31) Joyriding illegally, and generational shifts with technology. (30:11) Adam’s annual riding trip. (44:25) Who has the best style? (48:00) Pranks gone wrong. (50:19) Kids say the darndest things. (52:17) Crushing nuggets. (53:23) Staying healthy with RHO Nutrition. (55:26) Improving your...

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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: Which Rep Range Is Best for Your Goals? (2:16) Research on how much acetaldehyde is released in the gut. (32:15) The rules of the bathroom. (36:02) Carnival King. (41:02) Will resources solve all our problems? (42:13) The dangers of Tylenol/acetaminophen. (51:00) Ready-to-go protein drink that can go mainstream! (54:27) Eating for abundance, and kids & food preferences. (57:10) #Quah...

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2782: How to Naturally Boost Testosterone show art 2782: How to Naturally Boost Testosterone

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 How to Naturally Boost Testosterone Data-backed ways to boost testosterone. (2:01) 1. Exercise. (3:18) 2. Sleep. (11:56) 3. Vitamin D. (16:51) 4. Zinc. (20:57) 5. Magnesium. (21:55) 6. Other supps/recommendations: (Fenugreek, Ashwagandha, Shilajit, Tonkat Ali, and red-light therapy.) (23:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned Boost Testosterone Guide:   Visit  for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 10% OFF. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: What GLP-1s have taught us. (2:47) New education platform for trainers! (27:02) Relationship dynamics when it comes to sexual desire. (30:05) Making ‘behind the neck’ exercises cool again! (40:05) Why sitting without breaks is a problem. (45:35) Kicking your soda habit with Olipop. (48:08) An update on Adam’s training and diet. (49:35) Turning household chores into a difficult workout. (51:07) Embracing one’s feminine side. (54:20) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Any suggestions or program recommendations that would allow me to continue prioritizing...

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now! The real work is in the offseason. Lay down the foundation NOW! (1:24) 5 Steps How to Start Losing Weight for Summer, Now! 1. Reverse diet and build muscle. (3:38) 2. Begin cutting calories. (9:47) 3. Adjust workouts. (11:13) 4. Add steps. (12:36) 5. Add cardio. (15:30) Related Links/Products Mentioned   Visit  for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** : Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and...

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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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