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1662: Mind Pump’s 21 Best Tips

Release Date: 10/14/2021

1700: Seven Ways to Get Great Gains in 30 Minutes or Less

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover how to get an effective workout when time is limited. It’s always TIME. (2:00) The problems with the “all or nothing” mindset. (4:26) The approach young trainers fail at. (9:20) Seven Ways to Get Great Gains in 30 Minutes or Less. (14:36) #1 – Master one movement. (15:35) #2 – HIIT training, done properly. (19:57) #3 – Mike Mentzer “Heavy Duty” style workout. (25:18) #4 – Body-part focused complex workout. (30:43) #5 – Frequent daily short workouts. (33:59) #6 – Focus on mobility. (39:25) #7 – Do something recreational...

1699: The Best Way to Train If You Only Have 30 Minutes, How to Train Around an Injury, Bouncing Back After Pregnancy & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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: Fasted cardio is one of the best ways to burn body fat, but not the ways you might think. (4:35) The Ghislaine Maxwell trial that NO ONE is talking about and the Clinton/Epstein connection. (12:57) How we tend to ignore human behavior. (29:01) Mind Pump Investments: The guys open up more on their recent investment in Zbiotics. (34:37) Adam’s fascination with the metaverse, NFTs, and the future of virtual real estate. (39:05) Magic Spoon, satisfaction guaranteed. (47:45) Sal, sports...

1698: Signs You’re Not Drinking Enough Water, Exercises & Movements That Prevent Injury, Viagra as a Workout Supplement & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the benefits of supersets, signs you’re not drinking enough water, using Viagra to improve the pump in the gym, and important lifts or movements that manual laborers should focus on to prevent injury. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The importance of elbow positioning when training your arms. (3:50) The guys share their fascination with the Cool Mitt technology. (10:17) Red light therapy for eye performance. (18:06) Fun Facts with Justin: What makes a platypus, cheetah, and duck unique? (24:15) A Mind Pump...

1697: HIIT Training Doesn’t Work (Unless You Follow These Steps)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin discuss everything HIIT HIIT training season is here! (1:26) Busting the myths surrounding HIIT. (6:00) Who is HIIT training for? (7:36) How has HIIT training been abused? (9:24) HIIT Training Doesn’t Work (Unless You Follow These Steps). (13:49) Step #1 – Programming matters! (15:30) Step #2 – Have perfect form. (18:10) Step #3 – Use rest periods as a tool to compose yourself. (23:06) Step #4 – Apply plyometrics properly. (28:04) Step #5 – Phase your programming. (32:35) Step #6 – Focus on mobility. (38:24) Why everyone should start...

1696: Partial Reps Vs. Full Reps for Building Muscle, the Pros & Cons of Workout Partners, the Best Tools for Recovery & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about partial reps vs. full range of motion for hypertrophy, the pros and cons of having a workout partner, the benefit of massage guns, cold tubs, and saunas for recovery, and the value of Glutamine as a supplement. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When it comes to fitness, more is NOT always better. (4:21) Humans’ similarities and differences to primates. (15:49) Adam’s “Griswold's” Christmas Tree. (28:33) Friendsgiving with the Di Stefano’s. (35:16) Why companies like Butcher Box are positioned well to...

1695: How to Lose 100 Pounds

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin cover ten things a person should do to successfully lose a lot of weight. The psychological challenges of choosing to lose 100 pounds. (2:29) The Biggest Loser distortion of reality. (5:20) Ten Things a Person Should Do to Successfully Lose a lot of Weight. #1 – Hire a therapist or enlist someone you trust & who loves you. (12:34) #2 – Ditch the motivation hype and understand the importance of discipline & good habits. (17:20) #3 – Focus on strength over the scale. (22:15) #4 – Increase activity through daily habits. (25:52) #5 –...

1694: How to Combine Strength & Endurance Training, When to Add Deficit Deadlifts to Your Workout, Avoiding Weight Gain When Reducing Activity & More (Listener Live Coaching)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Understanding and navigating the complete sphere of health. (3:58) The unplugged vs the plugged in. How social media will impact our future societies. (18:55) The value of spirituality and meditation. (27:50) Adversity and fulfillment, the human condition. (32:45) Caldera is NOT just for men. (36:37) ChiliPad’s save marriages. (39:12) Mind Pump’s ‘Hall Pass’ strategy. (48:30) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can I avoid gaining weight while reducing my level of activity? (52:43)...

1693: The Amount of Muscle a Beginner Can Put on in a Year, the Value of Tricep Kickbacks, How to Get Stronger Without Increasing Calories & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how much muscle an average genetics beginner can put on in a year assuming they’re following a MAPS program, whether tricep kickbacks are effective, if it is possible to get stronger while eating at maintenance, and why PT certification companies focus significantly on the idea of V02 max as the greatest indicator of health and for program training. The guys talk all things hormones. The signs of low testosterone, why we are facing an epidemic, and a space to go to talk about it and get help. (4:00)...

1692: Rethinking Entrepreneurship With Basecamp Founder David Hansson

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with Basecamp Co-Founder David Heinemeier Hansson about what’s wrong with the popular model of entrepreneurship. The terrible myths surrounding entrepreneurship. (1:50) The differences between Danish and American cultures. (5:41) How there are people who are more efficient with their time. (9:16) How he got started and the inception of Basecamp. (13:32) The value of efficiency. (20:25) You have to learn how to build it yourself. (24:04) The misleading concept of ‘running lean’. (28:24) The false dichotomy entrepreneurs fall prey to. (34:49)...

1691: How Isometrics Build Muscle, Why Working Out More Can Actually Slow Your Gains, the Benefits of Regular Vs. Hex Bar Deadlifts & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about how much more progress can be made with four vs. three full-body workouts a week, the difference between a regular deadlift and a hex bar deadlift, whether isometrics build muscle and their utility in training, and advice for someone who wants to start online coaching but has no experience. Mind Pump Fit Tip: For fat loss, should you focus more on the calories you burn manually or choose forms of exercise that teach you how to burn more calories automatically? (5:07) The pros and cons of continuous...

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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 your Body before you Workout. (28:26)
#11 – Apply Mini Cuts and Mini Bulks. (33:02)
#12 – Chase Health, Aesthetics will Follow. (36:12)
#13 – Eat for How Foods Make you Feel. (40:14)
#14 – Focus on the Big Rocks. (44:09)
#15 – Women Should Bulk. (46:41)
#16 – It Depends... (48:49)
#17 – More is Not Always Better. (50:48)
#18 – Quit Measuring Success by the Scale. (54:49)
#19 – Don't Buy a Horse for Your Family if you Can’t Afford it. (58:38)
#20 – Fall in Love with the Process. (1:01:14)
#21 – Focus on Strength. (1:04:37)

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