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1597: The Science of Extraordinary Athletic Performance With David Epstein

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Release Date: 07/15/2021

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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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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: 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...

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

MAPS 15 Powerlift The importance of the Big 3. (1:31) Don’t fall for the trap of looking like one of these top athletes. (4:10) Who this program is for. (7:58) Breaking down MAPS 15 Powerlift and what you will get following this style of programming. (9:00) Strengthening weak links and achieving PR’s. (14:11) The next BIG trend is short/daily workouts. (16:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit  for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP Buy one, get one 50% off for new...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stress is Making You Fat! Here’s how and how to fix it. (2:28) The most effective anti-inflammatory. (26:04) Hip thrust king! (28:19) Baby sumo. (31:27) Kids do the darndest things. (34:13) The delicate dance of getting your kids to do things they don’t want to do. (36:48) Carnival genetics. (39:24) Effects of ultra-processed foods on kids. (41:32) American culture and consumption. (43:18) The importance of having a healthy microbiome on your skin. (49:42) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How to structure the workout when hitting two or more muscle...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Lift and gain an inch around your butt in 60 days! (2:09) The scary rise of Sextortion. (18:35) Disgraced OnlyFans star. (23:38) The increased awareness around pornography. (25:59) Food engineering. (29:40) The dark side of cannabis. (37:00) Manuka honey to cure wounds and take on inflammation in the body. (42:51) Helpful tips for current and inspiring personal trainers. (44:40) The Mind Pump Butcher Box and what makes heritage pork so good? (53:07) #Quah question #1 – My 10-year-old daughter struggles with the mechanics of a barbell row. What could I...

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The Menopause Solution with Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald What was the black box warning? Why was it there? Why is it now gone? (2:09) An interesting symptom of perimenopause. (8:12) Progesterone will change your life! (9:52) The importance of monitoring your thyroid levels and the 10 most common low-thyroid symptoms. (14:20) Testosterone for women. (22:57) Her main issue with primary care doctors. (27:14) The role of peptides in her practice. (30:01) The buy-in. (30:47) Ranking the various applications of testosterone. (33:39) The BIG myths surrounding HRT. (36:03) It’s not a...

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Guaranteed ways to build muscle. (2:40) The benefits of filtering the water you wash yourself with. (20:24) Living in a toxic world. (23:41) Stern looks. (31:41) Reminiscing on 10 years of Mind Pump. (33:00) Attaching responsibility. (41:07) Speaking identity into your kids. (43:43) Beware of ripping off BIG players. (46:57) Mind Pump Recommends Sean Combs: The Reckoning on Netflix. (49:55) CEO’s hot mic blunder. (54:12) Epic Waymo fail! (56:55) AI or human made. (58:02)...

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MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS What is the least I have to do in the gym, as a 40-year-old, to reap the most benefits? (1:18) The effectiveness of the MAPS 15 protocol. (3:05) How we designed MAPS 40+. (4:48) Exercise substations in this version and what else is unique. (6:16) Reach 80% of your ultimate potential with this programming style. (10:24) Why is this program perfect for this demographic? (12:03) Related Links/Products Mentioned 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit  for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code for 5% discount gets...

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In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with investigative journalist and New York Times best selling author David Epstein about, nature, nurture, and athletic performance.

  • The Sports Gene: A story of tragedy sparked by an interest in genetics. (1:51)
  • Why are certain populations over misrepresented in sports? (3:37)
  • Why he was more backwards than getting it right researching for his new book. (6:21)
  • The generalization of skills. (9:38)
  • When is the perfect time for specialization? (14:28)
  • How would he mold his perfect athlete? (17:10)
  • Why he believes athletes now are at a drug disadvantage. (22:36)
  • How technological innovations have made a HUGE impact on the elite level in sports. (24:14)
  • The democratization of sports. (28:13)
  • How much of a role do steroids play in professional sports? (30:59)
  • Comparing the impact of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone, and erythropoietin (EPO). (36:10)
  • The story behind his breakout investigation of Alex Rodriguez testing positive for steroids. (39:40)
  • His personal beliefs on athletes using performance-enhancing drugs. (43:50)
  • Should transgender athletes be allowed to compete or not? (49:45)
  • The current research he finds interesting. (52:40)
  • Are we jumping the gun on new drugs? (55:07)
  • What will be the next big technological leap in sports? (59:47)
  • Has his attitude changed towards blood doping in sports? (1:06:07)

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