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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Release Date: 05/01/2025

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

How One Man Lost Over 300 Pounds Without Any Cardio with Jamie Selzler Lessons learned. (2:02) What episode got him hooked? (3:23) His highest recorded weight. (4:30) Obesity is a disease. (6:21) Food became overpowering. (10:17) The moment he feared for his life. (11:58) Keeping promises to yourself. (16:01) How did the process change his relationship with himself? (19:53) Having the foot on the gas. (21:56) Consistency and discipline TRUMP motivation. (23:26) His #1 message to coaches and trainers. (27:38) The importance of having a team. (30:34) EVERYONE deserves...

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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: 5 ways to modify your program for maximum gains and why. (2:36) The AMAZING effects of saffron on depression and anxiety. (21:04) Failure training for hypertrophy. (26:46) Early predictions for the Enhanced Games. (30:19) Highlighting the difference between men and women. (41:46) The faith resurgence pendulum. (44:31) Consumer beware. (55:03) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it ok to program hop even if I don’t complete a program from start to finish? (57:14)  ...

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Summer Nutrition Hacks: Enjoy Social Events Without Sabotaging Your Progress Context matters. (1:20) How to get lean and look leaner faster for summer:  Go low carb. (2:52) Eat high protein. (8:11) Don’t eat past 5 pm. (12:25) Drink LOTS of water. (15:26) AVOID foods that cause any digestive distress. (17:32) How to workout: The newbie. (19:53) Moderate. (22:15) Advanced. (24:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit  for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time...

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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: 5 times it’s better to NOT add weight to the bar. (2:03) The cognitive benefits of taking a break from smartphones. (17:24) A promising new trend for touring bands. (32:07) Effect of polyphenols on cognitive function. (33:44) Digital Drew. (35:04) Shout out to Mind Pump Josh! (44:17) The PB&J divide. (45:19) Kids say the darndest things. (48:40) Letting your kid win. (51:23) Good vibes at Mind Pump HQ. (54:47) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the key...

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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 4 Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies, the Symptoms & What to Eat to Solve Them. (1:42) Craved food and meal balance. (22:43) Fueling your movement. (28:18) How about a heads-up next time? (37:28) Mind Pump Group Coaching: Fat Loss and Muscle-Building. (42:35) Life wisdom. (44:26) Soviet Union contributions to fitness. (48:07) Fun Facts with Justin: Hookworms. (52:15) #Quah...

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

The Ultimate Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Cheat Sheet They have a lot more in common than people think. (1:04) The Ultimate Fat Loss and Muscle Gain Cheat Sheet #1 - Caloric deficit/surplus. (2:36) #2 – Lifting Weights. (12:57) #3 – Sleep. (21:10) #4 – Water. (30:04) #5 – Supplements. (34:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned May Special: or 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout **  

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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: 5 Ways to Become More Fit Without Exercise. (2:24) The role of the microbiome of the face for skin health. (27:57) Undercover nerds. (30:08) Making the case against living next to a golf course. (34:50) The classic combination to fight against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. (37:15) Will a fit body be rarer than a Rolex in 5 years? (41:25) The prison of inauthenticity. (46:19) The future of the gym industry. (55:53) #ListenerLive question #1 – What program...

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Tom Bilyeu The trigger that spun him out to make the content he is covering now. (1:13) Understanding that we live in an economic system that was constructed. (4:06) Debt jubilee. (10:51) How forward progress does NOT care about any given generation. (12:57) The existential crisis of having no meaning or purpose. (17:40) How long will we remain human? (19:47) The fast takeoff. (22:08) Humans doing bad vs. AI doing bad. (25:31) AI and the impact on his sci-fi writer brain. (28:45) Are we in the Matrix? (32:52) How does he remain an atheist going down this rabbit hole?...

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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: The 5 MOST effective ways to achieve a calorie deficit. (2:11) The Mind Pump Butcher Box is here! (25:43) The power of the placebo effect. (28:26) I want to believe. (34:37) The most motivating thing you can see in the gym. (37:24) Are you retired? (39:38) Baby AI. (45:54) Social contagion is a REAL thing. (47:31) The positive feedback loop of Brain.fm. (49:59) #ListenerLive question #1 – Why would I need to change up my workout? (54:26) #ListenerLive question...

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Muscle-building showdown…Barbells vs. dumbbells vs. machines. Which ones are best? Worst? (1:41) The Shilajit market is EXPLODING on social media. (31:05) Hungary’s answer to depopulation. (36:37) Mind Pump Recommends: Untold: The Liver King on Netflix. (42:43) Favorite LMNT sparkling flavors. (53:44) #Quah question #1 – Is it possible to specifically target the individual heads of the triceps? I am seeing growth in the lateral heads, but very minimal in the long heads. (57:26) #Quah question #2 – How do you stay motivated in a program when there is an...

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  • Knowing your audience and how to speak. (1:44:30)

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