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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: 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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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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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They Flipped the Food Pyramid! (Comparing the New vs. the Old Food Pyramid) A BIG move in the right direction. (2:14) Government policies’ profound impact on people’s understanding of what was healthy & not in the market.  (4:16) The BIG issue with the old pyramid. (5:39) Breaking down the NEW pyramid and the MAJOR changes from the old. (Grains, Dairy and fats, Protein emphasis, Processed foods & sugars, and Fruits & veggies.) (8:06) Why Mind Pump agrees. (25:17) Practical application. (26:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned The Ultimate Guide to Eating...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Ultimate Modality Showdown. (2:16) Little boys are doing little boys’ things. (23:08) BIG coloring book guys. (25:31) Happy Drops: “Gets rid of the moodies.” (28:51) Building a child’s relationship with saving, spending, and investing money. (31:14) Justifying giving kids’ money for daily jobs/tooth fairy. (34:54) Reminiscing on early jobs as kids/young adults. (36:41) Manuka honey is better for colds than your standard honey. (49:04) When you look as strong as you are. (51:34) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Jesse from Alberta: Need advice on...

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Mind Pump Fit Tip: What is Good Gym Culture? (3:05) They don’t even know. (20:33) Physical feats. (21:45) Adam’s DEXA scan results, a caution if considering a GLP-1, and body fat tests are not the end-all, be-all. (24:57) How Caldera has single-handedly built a men’s skincare market. (33:48) The latest cosmetic trend. (35:35) Welcome, Vita Bella, as our new partner in healthcare and peptides. (39:52) A social network for AI agents. (49:00) Creatine gummies are a game-changer! (56:48) #Quah question #1 – Are belt squats a good alternative to barbell back squats?...

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Fastest Way to Grow Your Arms You can build ANY muscle if you approach it the RIGHT way. (2:50) One of the easiest body parts to connect to. (4:05) 6 Steps to Get Big Arms in the Fastest Way Possible 1. Eat more protein and increase calories. (5:38) 2. Get good sleep every night. (7:56) 3. 6-9 sets for biceps and triceps 3 days a week. (10:33) 4. Reduce volume everywhere else. (13:18) 5. Heavy (compound), stretch and squeeze exercises. (15:23) 6. Throw in 3 sets of BFR once a week. (19:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned How to Get BIG Arms Guide: Visit -   ...

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What’s More Important, Diet or Exercise? (3:38) Is Adam made of glass? (20:46) The cognitive power of methylene blue and what NOT to take it with. (30:04) Sal the mouse trapper. (34:09) The infamous Hammer Strength machine. (37:15) “Steroid” influencers. (39:54) Another example of using data to twist & mold outcomes to communicate crap. (45:30) The clear pill theory. (49:29) The benefits of liposomal glutathione. (1:00:59) #ListenerCoaching call #1 –...

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 MAPS Great 8 Launch The origins of MAPS Great 8. (2:02) Simplicity wins! (4:32) Who is this program for and why is it unique? (5:49) The ‘Great 8’ System: How and why we chose these exercises. (8:35) Beginners to advanced lifters: You will understand how to get better results training less than you ever have. (19:33) Built for long-term success: 5 days of free coaching with a Mind Pump certified personal trainer! (21:14) The Great 8 Nutrition Guide: Effective includes simple. (24:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned New Program Launch (Feb. 15-28th): (Retail $127,...

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to Catch Fire for Fitness! (Fall in Love With it and You’ll Always Do it.) (2:17) Adam is one of us. (23:30) Going down the Epstein emails rabbit hole and making yourself hard to manipulate. (27:55) Sal’s ‘cool dad’ moment. (42:25) Hurt people, HURT people. (43:23) Underestimating EAA’s when in a calorie deficit. (49:50) A 13-year-old hero! (55:01) Getting teased by your kids. (57:38) Butcher Box now has chorizo! (58:57) The ingredient household. (1:00:34) Sal’s birthday gift requests. (1:01:57) Collectibles, the new currency....

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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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