2313: The Ideal Number of Sets per Muscle Group, the Truth About Cheat Days, the Downside of Moving More So You Can Eat More & More
Release Date: 04/12/2024
2824: Why Skipping Meals Is Hurting Your Metabolism
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Most people think eating less is the answer. Skip meals. Try fasting. Cut calories. But what if that’s exactly what’s holding you back? In this episode, we break down why fasting isn’t the fat loss hack people think it is—and how it may actually be slowing your metabolism, hurting your hormones, and sabotaging your muscle growth. We also dive into: • Why being “too lean” can make you look worse • The real role of protein and meal timing • How blood sugar and insulin sensitivity actually work • The truth about GLP-1 drugs and metabolic health • Why consistency beats...
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2823: The Fitness Skills You Stop Using First (And Regret Later)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Most people think getting in shape is about building muscle or losing fat… But what if you’re actually losing something MORE important? In this episode, the guys break down the 6 fundamental human movement skills that most people lose over time — not because of age, but because they stop practicing them. From overhead mobility and squatting… to running, jumping, and even throwing — these are the abilities that keep your body functioning, pain-free, and resilient for life. The problem? Even fit people lose them. This episode will change the way you think about training forever —...
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2822: The Truth About Insulin Sensitivity & Muscle Growth
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Only $99 (2 glucose biosensors, Nutrisense App to map glucose repsonse in real-time) Nutrisense.io/mindpump Exclusive offer for the Mindpump audience, including a $150 discount. Most people think building muscle and burning fat comes down to calories, workouts, and discipline. But what if the real issue is something deeper? In this episode, we sit down with a Rhett Langley, specializing in metabolic health to break down why your body might not be responding , even when you’re doing everything right. We cover: Why metabolism controls fat loss and muscle gain How blood sugar...
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2821: If You're Not Doing THIS You're Leaving Gains On The Table
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
If you’re only lifting weights to build muscle… you might be leaving serious gains on the table. In this episode, the guys break down why strength training alone isn’t always enough, and how adding the right forms of cardio, mobility work, recovery, and even modalities like Pilates can actually improve muscle growth, performance, and longevity. They explain how your “gas tank” (cardiovascular fitness) can limit your strength, why mobility unlocks more muscle potential, and how tools like sauna use and recovery strategies can enhance results without overtraining. The conversation also...
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2820: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Creatine
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Spring Bundle Sale: This episode is brought to you by Legion ! buylegion.com/mindpump Code “MINDPUMP” for buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:26 Creatine For Women 03:58 Why Supplement Anyway 06:09 Muscle Growth Mechanism 07:12 ATP Energy Breakdown 09:51 Safety And Longevity 10:18 Loading And Dosing 12:45 Mood Benefits In Women 17:23 Bloating Myth Explained 23:01 Fat Loss Evidence
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2819: You’d Look Better With MORE Body Fat
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Most people think getting leaner is always better… but that’s not true. In this episode, the guys break down why staying ultra-lean year-round can actually make you look worse, feel worse, and hurt your long-term health. From unrealistic body fat expectations to the pressure created by social media and fitness culture, they explain why the “ideal physique” is often misunderstood—and what actually looks better in real life. If you’ve been chasing lower body fat thinking it’s the answer… this might completely change your perspective. The Spring Bundle: Symmetry ($187),...
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2818: Beyond the Scale: Rethinking Metrics for Fitness Success
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Why Daily Weigh-Ins Sabotage Progress + Drop Sets, VO2 Max, and Blue Collar Training . The hosts argue that frequent scale weigh-ins often sabotage progress because most people misinterpret weight fluctuations and let the number dictate mood, sharing client stories where the scale undermined visible body-composition improvements and reinforced unhealthy behavior. They discuss better metrics like performance, strength, sleep, and energy, and note how water retention, inflammation, and creatine can skew the scale and mirror. They also touch on “therians,” rising California gas prices,...
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2817: Should You Bulk or Cut First? (Most People Get This Wrong)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Should you bulk, cut, or try to recomposition your body? In this episode of the Mind Pump Podcast, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down one of the most confusing decisions in fitness: when to bulk, when to cut, and when body recomposition actually makes sense. They explain why most people struggle with fat loss long term, why starting with a bulk or reverse diet can actually make fat loss easier, and how building muscle creates the metabolic “runway” needed for sustainable results. The guys discuss the psychological challenges of dieting, the mistakes many trainers make when cutting calories...
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2816 : Fat Burner Supplements Are a Scam (Here’s Why)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of the Mind Pump Podcast, Sal, Adam, and Justin coach live callers on fitness, training, and nutrition strategies. They open the show discussing why fat burner supplements are mostly a waste of money, the science behind probiotics and gut health, and surprising research around PDE5 inhibitors (like Viagra) and cardiovascular health. They also debate supplements, discuss parenting and teaching kids financial habits, and explore emerging tech like Tesla tunnels in Las Vegas. Later, they coach listeners on training goals after 40, fat loss struggles, bulking vs cutting, and...
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2815: Mark Mastrov Sold a $1.7B Gym Empire… Then Bought It Back
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
info_outlineIn 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.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you're going to talk good to anybody, talk good to yourself. (1:40)
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Reacting to the latest TikTok trend, Trad Wives. (16:00)
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Trauma lust. (25:04)
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The evolutionary theory behind strongmen dating tiny women. (33:17)
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Growth spurts. (35:22)
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The growth mindset is attached to being a successful personal trainer. (38:54)
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When people go viral due to hate. (40:52)
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Shout out to Mind Pump’s FREE Peptide Guide. (51:33)
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#Quah question #1 - How much volume is considered “too much?” How many sets per muscle group should we aim for? 6? 8? 12? (52:41)
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#Quah question #2 - Do you build cheat days into your nutrition plan? Especially around Birthdays and holidays? (58:51)
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#Quah question #3 - Can you discuss the differences between processed “unhealthy” foods vs non-processed “unhealthy” foods? I notice there is a massive difference in how I feel having a homemade dessert vs prepackaged and processed. (1:02:55)
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#Quah question #4 - Is it better to move more and eat more or to move less and eat less? (1:06:24)
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