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1627: Eight Stupid & Dangerous Fitness Lies

Release Date: 08/26/2021

1666: The Truth About Fasted Cardio, How the Pump Helps You Build Muscle, the Residual Muscle Building Effects of Prior Steroid Use & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether fasted cardio really makes a difference, the effect former steroid or growth hormone use has on your current muscle growth, the benefits in adding bands or chains on the big 3, and whether getting a pump does anything for hypertrophy. Startling statistics for the US Fitness Industry from 2020. (4:10) Mind Pump Investments: Mindbody acquisition, supply/demand chain issues, and the state of the market. (6:17) Proud son moment for Sal. (12:49) Mind Pump’s go-to bedtime regimen with Organifi’s...

1665: How Gyms Survived Shutdowns With Jason Khalipa

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with former CrossFit champion and gym owner Jason Khalipa about the challenges of running gyms during shutdowns and ongoing uncertainty. Unpacking the pivots made since the beginning of the pandemic? (1:50) Utilizing their likeness with their license program. (5:25) What were the biggest differences he saw from the various government mandates? (8:22) How did he handle this personally? (12:43) Has he noticed a rebound effect in his businesses? (18:13) How people don’t realize what they had until it’s gone. (21:33) The steep learning curve of...

1664: How to Reduce Cardio Without Gaining Weight, Ways to Shrink an Overdeveloped Body Part, Adjusting Workouts to Accommodate an Unusual Work Schedule & More (Listener Live Coaching)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. What new supplement is Sal taking? (4:49) The guys break down Olympia weekend 2021. (10:40) Is Tyson Fury the GOAT? (14:44) What day hasn’t been hijacked? (17:00) How the waiting room experiment is an example of ‘woke’ culture today. (21:55) Why you can sell nearly anything if you make it sound good. (25:54) Public Goods has it all! (26:57) Should one compete in bodybuilding? (28:25) Yes, there are now VR strip clubs. (32:43) What is Mind Pump watching? (37:12) The high school football...

1663: How to Even Out Unbalanced Leg Muscles, the Ideal Length of Time to Follow a Workout, HMB Supplement Review & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about why Iron Man athletes are muscular even though they do excessive cardio, the best way to even out the quads, how long to stick to a program, and whether HMB is worth it. How extreme overtraining can be terrible to your body. (3:23) Luna Physical Therapy is here to disrupt the space. (14:57) Mind Pump’s ultimate goal is to save the world! (22:04) Mind Pump Investments: What is the main goal of the guy's side investments? (24:13) Dave Chappelle is the GOAT. (28:02) What is the financial impact of...

1662: Mind Pump’s 21 Best Tips

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin go over 21 of their best tips as chosen by their private forum. Mind Pump’s 21 Best Tips. (1:47) #1 – Conduct Full Body Workouts. (2:30) #2 – Stop 2-3 Reps Short of Failure. (4:27) #3 – Speed Up Recovery by Movement. (6:50) #4 – Sort the Silverware Before you Start the Dishwasher. (9:39) #5 – Do What you are Not Doing. (11:21) #6 – Stop Working Out and Start Practicing. (15:17) #7 – Stop Doing so Much Cardio. (20:06) #8 – Understand the Concept of Reverse Dieting. (23:38) #9 – Men, Sit Down When you Pee at Night. (26:25) #10 – Prime...

1661: How to Learn to Pistol Squat, the Muscle & Performance Benefits of Spiking Insulin, Meat Based Protein Powder Review & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best way to progress to a full unassisted pistol squat, developing quads when you are glute dominant or glutes when you are quad dominant, spiking insulin before the gym or after the workout, and the quality of carnivore/meat based protein powders. Ben Greenfield, Captain Springboard and Pseudoscience. (5:17) What is semen retention, and are there any benefits? (15:34) What message are we trying to send our children? (18:55) Attack of the fruit flies! (22:25) X-men, no more? (24:16) Woman's...

1660: Wokeism, Equity & Social Justice with Gad Saad

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Dr. Gad Saad, a Lebanese-Canadian evolutionary psychologist and professor, and the author of The Parasitic Mind. His journey to the field of evolutionary psychology. (1:42) Is it hard to do what he does in this current climate? (3:28) The consequences of ignoring the biological drivers of our behaviors. (5:45) Why the equality of outcomes is cancer on the human spirit. (9:49) How much of our biology drives our culture? (12:30) Do men have a greater desire for sexual variety than women? (15:00) What are the arguments for monogamy? (20:21)...

1659: Adjusting Your Workout to Meet Your Goals, How to Work Around a Foot Injury, Elimination Diet Eating Tips & More (Listener Live Coaching)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions via Zoom. Breaking down the debate surrounding calories in versus calories out. (4:18) What is Mind Pump watching on TV? (15:20) Elon Musk is a gangster. (20:30) Fun Facts with Justin: Send your ashes into orbit for a funeral in space. (22:10) Magic Spoon is a customer favorite! (26:21) Sal is OBSESSED with Paleo Valley’s bone broth protein powder. (27:33) Joby Aviation, a company to keep your eye on. (28:40) Why are men always doing something crazy to their genitals? (35:32) Travel tales with Mind...

1658: How Cardio Limits Muscle Gain, When to Use Supersets, Following a Workout Program Vs. Training Instinctively & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether cardio kills muscle gains, the benefits of supersets, the importance of following a program rather than improvising or instinctively training, and why fitness isn’t selfish. Yes, Butcher Box has packages to celebrate National Taco Day! (4:05) A professor explains marketing to MBA students. (6:51) The guys share their most impactful teachers growing up. (9:08) Improving your quality of life by optimizing your hormones. (14:24) Bob Munden, the fastest draw in the world. (21:25) What is going...

1657: Why the Economy Won’t Crash With Peter Linneman

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode, Sal, Adam & Justin speak with economist Peter Linneman. Although it seems like inflation is getting out of hand, Peter lays out why he thinks it is not as worrisome as it may appear. Why are we seeing supply chain shortages today? (1:59) How do you explain the soaring housing market?! (7:52) What to watch out for in the current economic climate. (14:15) Where would be the best places to invest/grow your money? (19:13) What industries should we keep an eye on? (23:38) As income goes up, so does spending. (29:40) The great advantage of affordable housing. (34:21) Why the...

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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover eight fitness myths that will slow your progress and in some cases even put your health at risk.

The myths keep coming and Mind Pump is here to keep them in check! (1:49)
Eight Stupid & Dangerous Fitness Lies.
#1 – When it comes to exercise, if some is good, more is better. (3:55)
#2 – Cutting your reps short, or locking out, causes you to lose tension on the muscle. (12:51)
#3 – High reps are great for getting lean and low reps are great for building size. (17:45)
#4 – Cardio is BEST for burning fat. (24:58)
#5 – Squats and deadlifts are NOT fundamental human movements. (33:36)
#6 – Doing something is better than doing nothing. (41:26)
#7 – Meat is bad for you. (46:36)
#8 – Health at every size movement. (51:57)

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