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2555: The Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Release Date: 03/17/2025

2584: How to Cold Plunge the Right Way & More (Listener Live Coaching) show art 2584: How to Cold Plunge the Right Way & 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: How to cold plunge the RIGHT way. (2:05) The power of food. (21:05) Doug’s experience at the World Shakuhachi Festival. (27:38) Wearing the appropriate outfit for where you are. (33:40) Easter with The Di Stefano’s. (40:10) Introducing Mind Pump’s newest partner, Jolie. (47:44) Probiotics as performance-enhancing supplements. (51:36) #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I change anything about my training during this transition period, while I’m still between...

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2583: The 5 Best Ways to Do Cardio & More (Listener Coaching) show art 2583: The 5 Best Ways to Do Cardio & More (Listener Coaching)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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 5 BEST ways to do cardio. (1:40) The more you know: Artificial dyes rebranded. (17:34) Genius advertising. (21:31) The great sardine debate. (25:05) The best old school machines. (27:17) An update on Adam’s sleep. (29:56) DOGE. (34:53) The guys go to meat stick flavor. (37:12) The value of the game ‘Peekaboo’ for children. (37:52) Aromatherapy for better sleep. (40:37) ...

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2582: The Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause With Dr. Mary Claire Haver show art 2582: The Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause With Dr. Mary Claire Haver

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Strange Signs & Symptoms of Perimenopause with Mary Claire Haver What got her into what she does now? (1:30) The dogma surrounding women’s health. (8:05) What is menopause? Perimenopause? (14:56) The average age of menopause. (21:34) How much does birth control mask these symptoms? (22:27) Why she believes antidepressants are overused. (24:00) How much does genetics play a role in the symptoms that women experience versus the way they ate or dieted leading up to perimenopause? (25:31) The not-so-common early signs and symptoms of perimenopause. (27:17) What does hormone...

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2581: The 4 Stupid Reasons You’re NOT Getting Results & More (Listener Live Coaching) show art 2581: The 4 Stupid Reasons You’re NOT Getting Results & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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 4 stupid reasons you’re NOT getting results. (2:23) Always be a student. (30:01) Chlorophyll is an excellent detoxifier. (35:56) Yet another come-to-Jesus moment for Sal. (39:03) Interesting snacking trends. (44:53) Mind Pump Live: Trainer Event at Mind Pump HQ. (51:02) Mind Pump Cookoff! (52:11) #ListenerLive question #1 – I feel like I’m doing the right things, but the scale is not moving. Where should I go from here? (55:21) #ListenerLive question #2...

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2580: Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Your Progress show art 2580: Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Your Progress

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Progress Why this is a bigger problem than fitness fanatics would like to admit. (1:15) What is junk volume? (3:45) Why do we like it? (7:42) Junk Volume: Doing Too Much Kills Progress, Do These 5 Things Instead. #1 - Focus on the exercises that matter. (11:12) #2 - Don’t compromise recovery unless it makes a LOT of sense. (14:40) #3 - The pump doesn’t matter. (23:17) #4 - Total volume is more important than a specific volume. (25:05) #5 - Spend extra time on mobility. (28:49) Questions: What are some of the biggest junk volume...

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2579: Raise Your Testosterone in 30 Days (This Will Work!) & More (Listener Live Coaching) show art 2579: Raise Your Testosterone in 30 Days (This Will Work!) & 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: Raise your testosterone in 30 days by following these 5 steps. (1:43) Let’s get clear on detoxification. (25:38) The safety profile of creatine. (28:32) The nefarious agenda against meat. (32:18) Bad Dad moment. (42:14) The use of probiotics to improve muscle strength. (51:02) #ListenerLive question #1 – If I were your client, how would you direct me on my fitness journey and where to go next? (53:52) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are the best alternatives for...

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2578: Get Abs That Pop: The Perfect Core Workout & More (Listener Coaching) show art 2578: Get Abs That Pop: The Perfect Core Workout & More (Listener Coaching)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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: Get abs that pop! The perfect core workout. (1:52) A STAPLE supplement for mental health. (17:35) Parenting blunders. (23:23) Shilajit for gut health! (28:48) The MOST rewarding partnership. (34:19) The protective effects of religion and the father’s impact on their child’s spiritual practice. (37:42) Navigating the ethics of bringing back the dire wolves. (46:36) #Quah question #1 –...

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2577: Should Women Train & Diet Differently From Men? show art 2577: Should Women Train & Diet Differently From Men?

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Should Women Train and Diet Differently from Men? What makes women physically different than men? (1:19) What are some of the considerations you take when training a female? (4:26) Should Women Train and Diet Differently from Men? Diet. (6:59) Training. (12:58) Aesthetics. (16:22) Supplements. (20:45) Special considerations. (22:45) Individual variance trumps everything. (25:16) Questions: Should I train differently based on my cycle? (29:22) Should I take more calcium for osteoporosis risk? (31:53) Best way to exercise while pregnant? (34:14) Related Links/Products...

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2576: Top 5 Superfoods Trainers LOVE for Their Clients & More (Listener Live Coaching) show art 2576: Top 5 Superfoods Trainers LOVE for Their Clients & More (Listener Live Coaching)

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: Top 5 superfoods trainers LOVE for their clients. (2:09) What actually causes muscle growth? (21:23) Sal’s weekly training update. (25:53) Justin’s Road to 315. (29:23) Signs of overreaching. (32:58) Attracting high-end health clients. (35:41) Red light to reduce sunburns. (38:20) Super mom! (41:18) Conceptional vs. reality. (44:46) E-bikes are the move. (48:04) One of the BEST supplements for blue-collar workers. (51:45) Vitamin D and hormones. (54:27) ...

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2575: Raising Resilient Children With Jen Cohen show art 2575: Raising Resilient Children With Jen Cohen

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The Secret to Raising Mentally Strong Kids in a Fragile World with Jen Cohen The reasoning behind her latest Ted talk. (2:02) Characteristics of a “gentle” parent. (4:52) Why aren’t parents letting their kids struggle? (7:51) The two things that have CRUSHED mental resilience in kids. (11:37) The barrier to entry to date a person is so low. (18:11) How kids mimic what they see. (20:22) Building life skills through challenge. (22:08) If you have too many options, you end up with nothing. (25:20) Sports and kids: The good, the bad, and the ugly. (27:33) Creating a...

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 Uncover the Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training

  • Defining unilateral training and the value of doing a block of it. (1:04)

  • Uncovering Four Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training

  • #1 - Uncover left-to-right development imbalances. (3:50)

  • #2 - Old exercises become new. (11:45)

  • #3 - Easy correctional exercise. (15:10)

  • #4 - Better mind-muscle connection. (20:54)

  • Questions:

  • When training unilaterally does all dumbbell work count (For example a dumbbell chest press.)? (26:36)

  • Which side do I start with? (28:10)

  • Do I rest between sides? (29:23)

  • How long should I train unilaterally? (30:35)

  • Will unilateral training help with PRs? (31:51)

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