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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

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 Surprising Benefits of Gaining Body Fat. (2:27) How Adam is supplementing EAA’s to get the benefits of a high-protein diet. (18:17) Trainer wisdom. (24:13) Rocky Marciano's RELENTLESS training routine. (35:53) Silly things we did without tech. (41:32) Is creativity lost with the youth? (45:27) A scary lie women are fed. (49:14) High-protein snacks that taste GREAT! (56:43) #Quah question...

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

How to Stay on Track without Cooking or Meal Prepping (DoorDash Diet) It’s possible to get in shape if you know what you are doing. (1:52) Meal prepping is best, but CONVENIENCE is a real value. (3:10) General Rules on How to Stay on Track without Cooking or Meal Prepping. (6:35) #1 – Prioritize protein. (7:00) #2 – Overestimate the calories. (10:18) #3 – Avoid fried foods, sugar, and carb-centric meals. (12:09) #4 – Put sauces on the side. (16:29) #5 – Think about order AHEAD of time. (18:06) #6 – GOOD options. (19:48) #7 – Mind Pump DoorDash Diet Guide!...

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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: Become a Bodybuilder AND Run a Marathon! Here is How. (3:05) Red-light therapy for muscle gains! (26:48) Bathroom habits. (31:28) Daycare fraud. (34:12) ADHD drugs don't work the way we thought. (37:22) Video games and technology, the ultimate babysitter. (40:28) A not-so-known supplement for heart health. (45:23) Full-body MRI scan results. (46:25) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Looking for training and diet advice going into the New Year. (54:42) #ListenerCoaching...

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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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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: 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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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: 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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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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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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: 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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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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: 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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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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