2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special)
Release Date: 01/06/2025
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The downfall of the fitness industry: DON’T listen to people who do these three things. (2:34) The #1 benefit of personal training. (23:19) Introducing MAPS Transformation. (27:27) Why is poor sleep so common? (32:39) The flaw in the recent Jeff Nippard strict vs. cheat curl study. (39:02) How some people value how they look more than the way they perform. (41:26) The recent cultural shift to patriotism. (46:30) Why pure CBD sucks. (52:08) #ListenerLive question...
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If Someone Wants to Go from Dad Bod to Fit at 40, What Are the First 7 Steps They Should Take? If someone wants to go from dad bod to fit at 40, what are the first 7 steps they should take? #1 - Lift weights. (1:08) #2 - Eat ONLY real food. (6:11) #3 - Eat protein first. (8:20) #4 - Eat veggies second for every meal. (13:18) #5 - Get consistent sleep. (16:37) #6 - Check hormones. (19:38) #7 - Ignore scale and mirror, focus on health and performance. (23:25) Questions (Diet, Training, & Lifestyle): How do I build a simple meal plan that helps me lose fat without...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 plateau busters! (1:48) Cheat vs. strict curls. Which are better for progress? (20:11) Omega-3s can slow the aging process. (27:39) Real vs lab-created shilajit. (30:29) Creatine and head trauma. (34:54) Cannabis legalization/rehab increase. (36:56) Scary smartphone statistics. (48:56) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it bad to lift a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 8 or 9 every time I workout? (52:53) #ListenerLive question #2 – I’ve hit my protein...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST style of workout if you only have 3 days a week to try to burn fat, build muscle, and get lean. (2:05) More ALARMING news on microplastics. (17:57) Probiotics to improve the body’s immune system. (29:01) Justin’s training philosophy going into his upcoming YouTube series. (32:15) The startling progression of Sal’s bag and what’s currently in it. (42:30) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (45:20) Magnus Carlsen is a SPECIAL mind. (48:10) Justin’s “Uncle Rico” moment. (53:21) #Quah question #1 – What are the best mobility...
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STOP Trying to Go From 30% to 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead! The BIGGEST mistake people make when trying to do this. (1:08) Changing your approach. (3:09) STOP Trying to Go From 30% Body Fat To 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead! #1 - Get stronger. (5:47) #2 - Get healthier. (9:50) #3 - Change your relationship with food. (16:50) Questions: How many calories should I be eating to lose fat without starving myself? (26:59) How do I figure out how much protein, carbs, and fat I should be eating? (29:29) Do I need to completely cut out carbs to get...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 fat-burning muscle-building superfoods. (2:22) Aging spikes. (15:12) A supplement with PROFOUND benefits as you age. (24:42) Cannabinoids and their effect on sleep. (29:28) Who are kids most likely to misbehave in front of? (36:13) The product family members love the most. (50:48) #ListenerLive question #1 – What are some ways I can get my legs to grow more muscle with the two months left I have in my bulk? (56:04) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any training...
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Why All Women Should Take Creatine The four myths surrounding creatine and why all women should take it. (1:21) #1 - Creatine makes you bulky. (3:38) #2 - Creatine makes you bloated. (9:58) #3 - Creatine makes you gain weight. (17:48) #4 - Creatine is unsafe. (21:08) Questions: Is there a best time to take creatine? (28:26) Who should not take creatine? (28:59) Does creatine cause hair loss? (30:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Trying to lose weight? Avoid these 3 common “healthy” breakfast choices. (1:41) What is the RIGHT way to perform a bicep curl? (16:40) The more extreme a diet is, the louder its supporters are going to be. (27:15) Ruining microwave popcorn for everyone. (32:58) Justin’s bad morning. (37:58) GLP-1s: A net positive or negative for society? (42:04) Sal’s paradigm-shifting fitness tool. (47:25) Saffron for depression and anxiety. (50:40) #ListenerLive question #1...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST underrated hacks to enhance the fat loss effects of walking. (2:00) Electrify your workout. (16:32) Enter now to win a scholarship through Rock Recovery Center. (28:40) The effects of reading. (29:27) Kids say the darndest things. (33:06) The dream of your kids following in your footsteps. (33:46) The myth of not being able to live on a single income. (41:19) Where do you spend the most time in your house? (49:54) Homemade beef jerky hack! (54:04) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on colostrum? Seems like it’s getting popular and...
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Breaking the February Fitness Funk | Staying Motivated After January Common reasons people drop off going to the gym in February. (1:13) Five methods to solve the problem of staying motivated after January. (5:12) #1 - Have an easy to commit to option. (6:36) #2 - Change the style of workout. (15:18) #3 - Make a more realistic commitment for time. (19:12) #4 - Read/watch something fitness-related every day. (22:44) #5 - Hire a coach. (27:08) Questions: If I reduce my training frequency, how much are my results going to slow down? (29:17) Is doing a little really better than...
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Did you think we’d get here? (2:06)
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How it all started, and first impressions of each other. (6:27)
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The ‘Splinter’, Doug Egge. (24:12)
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Do they believe they’d make it today? (27:30)
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When did they decide MAPS Anabolic would be the ‘baby’? (31:48)
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Punching up. (33:18)
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New listeners vs. old listeners. (39:40)
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Deciding to start the YouTube channel. (41:12)
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Early financial highlights. (42:38)
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The creation of MAPS programs. (44:55)
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First notable interviews. (47:26)
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Sal’s greatest strength and greatest weakness. (1:00:45)
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A time business-wise when they got really excited. (1:01:41)
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Leveling up. (1:09:39)
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Shifting the direction of the fitness industry. (1:12:02)
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Guests who have impacted them the most. (1:13:32)
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Mind Pump’s first BIG investments. (1:22:50)
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The COVID scare. (1:26:07)
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Mind Pump Partners. (1:29:15)
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Resistance Training Revolution. (1:41:03)
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What’s in my bag? (1:42:56)
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Fire hose of knowledge. (1:44:28)
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Mind Pump Live. (1:45:49)
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The next 10 years. (1:48:10)
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Time flies. (1:49:52)
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A timeline for their kids to listen to. (1:55:13)
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Buy in with family & friends. (1:57:20)
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AskMindPump.com (2:00:07)
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Fun, challenging, and rewarding. (2:01:11)
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Mutual respect and trust. (2:02:27)
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Built to win. (2:05:15)
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Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram
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Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) Instagram
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Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram
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Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram
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