1594: Periodized Training for Special Ops Service Members, Ways to Correct Imbalances Without Creating New Ones, How to Work Out Pre, During & Post Pregnancy & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Release Date: 07/09/2021
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Prediction on flow of gym traffic for 2026. (1:32) The Ozempic weight-loss strategy. (4:51) Biggest bang for your buck style of training. (8:17) The #1 reason most people fail on their New Year’s resolutions. (9:59) How much strength training is required? (11:14) Priming vs. warm-up. (14:45) The value of the stability ball for beginners. (18:23) How do I measure progress? (21:46) The importance of daily movement. (24:24) What fat loss looks like with strength training. (28:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned : MAPS Starter 50% off! **Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout. ** ...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Simple Ways to Accelerate Fat Loss FAST! (2:16) AI is a TERRIBLE coach or trainer and the value of human connection. (25:26) Shout out to Caldera! (46:30) Shout out to Gabrielle Lyon and the Forever Strong Experience. (48:47) How long should the average person spend in the gym? (51:48) Success is NOT just about making money. (57:50) Higher doses of creatine can erase the measurable effects of sleep deprivation. (1:03:44) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Why is my HRV...
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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: Eat as Much as You Want, but Don’t Get Fat (JUST follow these 2 rules). (2:28) The disturbing “Doll mom” trend. (25:03) Has masculinity always been more fragile than femininity? (31:10) The practice of writing down failures and revisiting later what you learned from them. (32:25) Fun Facts with Justin: Toad mutation. (39:06) Mystery Our Place unboxing. (40:55) The value of getting a...
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Endlessly beginning and living to express yourself at the highest level. (2:31) “Those who live truly, shall see truly.” Her introduction and special connection to Mind Pump. (5:40) Creating the trend, not following the trend. (12:47) Factors that keep the vitality of a relationship intact. (18:36) The difference between teammates and friends. (32:14) The conflicting feelings growing in the public eye. (36:46) Stay authentic. (46:04) The lives lived during Mind Pump’s tenure. (49:44) Pivoting the business, stretching your capacity, and the value of a GOOD personal...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Ways to Predict Mortality (NO BLOOD TEST REQUIRED). (2:27) Good and bad news for young men. (22:20) Reducing your calories without eating less by going grass-fed. (35:26) Runit is invading America. (40:16) Speaking identity into your children. (45:12) Sal has an athlete on his hands. (49:58) LMNT has single-handedly created this new electrolyte market. (52:49) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I train hard and feel great, but I don't feel like it's translating to...
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MAPS 15 Symmetry The value of running blocks of unilateral training. (1:07) Balancing the body from right to left. (4:42) Breaking down the components of MAPS 15 Symmetry. (8:40) Using unilateral training as a form of corrective exercise. (13:47) 15 minutes to get back on track after the holidays! (15:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned 50% off from Dec. 28-Jan. 3rd 2026. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. **
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat. (1:56) Buyer beware: Organic Planet Protein Powders. (26:27) The benefits of creatine for women and a PSA for buyers. (30:35) Getting away from the scale. (38:09) Dark tourism. (43:47) The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt. (48:22) AI ads. (52:17) Rock Recovery Scholarship. (58:01) Black Friday Winners! (59:08) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – My 16-year-old daughter challenged me to a pull-up and chin-up competition. What training tips or techniques do you recommend? (1:00:07) #ListenerCoaching...
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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 MOST Important Factor to Focus on that Changes Everything Else. (1:54) Boosting your creativity and focus with science-backed music. (20:25) Doing a better job of reconnecting with family. (21:32) Pro or anti-sleepover’s. (28:32) Kids say and do the darndest things. (37:37) Let’s talk about farts. (38:18) What’s up with the fog in California?! (46:59) Immoral marketing behavior....
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When Life Gets Busy, Your Fitness Should Shrink…Not Disappear! The fallacy of the “all or nothing” mentality. (1:36) Ah-ha moments when it comes to the mentality around doing shorter workouts. (6:22) Three general categories of how you use exercise. (10:18) What the data says about this style of exercise programming. (14:11) Consistency is KEY! (20:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 10 Best Breakfast Foods for Lean Gains. (2:52) Elon is playing chess. (18:36) A homerun protein snack. (26:07) This new machine has Sal excited. (28:06) If you can be a collector of anything, what would that be? (30:33) When old styles become the new thing again. (37:45) Hack for parents with teenagers who are getting into strength training. (41:00) How much exercise do you need to KEEP the muscle you’ve already built? (46:38) Body contouring with...
info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom.
- The high school football update with Justin Andrews. (3:53)
- Have you hit your peak neuroplasticity? (13:54)
- A study highlighting the complexity and weirdness of the placebo effect. (22:28)
- Will we see Mind Pump on OnlyFans? (27:16)
- Mind Pump, continuing to change the conversation around fitness. (31:08)
- San Francisco residents want out. (34:42)
- Homelessness and organized crime ravaging San Francisco. (37:25)
- The world’s most successful squatter. (39:26)
- The power of quantum computing. (41:51)
- Adam gets creative with the various ways he eats Magic Spoon cereal. (47:57)
- #Quah question #1 – Can I still make physical progress while in the third trimester or should I focus on feeling good? What program would you recommend post-baby? (55:32)
- #Quah question #2 – As a trainer, how do you program and periodize training for special operations service members? (1:02:44)
- #Quah question #3 – What program would benefit my passion for shot putting? (1:20:08)
- #Quah question #4 – How do I address my imbalances without creating new issues in the process? (1:27:52)
- #Quah question #5 – What programming should I focus on if I suffer from Crohn’s disease and colitis? (1:37:07)
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