2384: The Benefit of Short Rest Periods, What to Do When You are Bored With Your Workout, How to Strength Train After Giving Birth & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Release Date: 07/20/2024
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: Awesome Side Effects of Fitness. (2:20) New kind of soda that combines the classic soda taste with the benefits of a functional ingredient blend to support digestive health. (24:41) Kids love metal. (28:20) Reflecting on traits your kids have that you share (good and bad). (29:43) The mischievous and nefarious acts of AI. (46:10) Improving your liver health with Dose. (52:26) The future of crypto. (56:45) A real-life American hero. (58:08) #ListenerCoaching call #1...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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. **
info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.
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The unwritten rules of the mosh pit and channeling your anger. (9:59)
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Introducing Mind Pump’s newest partner, Our Place. (30:35)
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Mind Pump Recommends Worst Roommate Ever on Netflix. (39:03)
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The guy's worst roommates. (43:47)
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An investment in your sleep. (52:49)
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Weird News with Sal: “Gay” bomb. (55:30)
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Shout out to Scott Donnell! (58:39)
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#ListenerLive question #1 – Any advice on hitting a 500 lb. deadlift before I turn 50? (1:00:23)
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#ListenerLive question #2 - Can you explain the reasoning behind the rest times in Phase 3 of MAPS Anabolic? (1:09:04)
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#ListenerLive question #3 - Any insights on how to get better at getting up from an Asian squat without using hands? (1:17:48)
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#ListenerLive question #4 - How does someone who has been consistently working out since age 12 or 13 keep variety in their training without sacrificing consistency? (1:26:03)
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In 1994 The U.S. Military Actually Considered Building A "Gay Bomb"
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Mind Pump #1577: What To Do When You Are Getting Bored With Your Workouts
People Mentioned
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Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram
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Vicki Reynolds (@vicki__reynolds) Instagram
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Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram