2595: Mike Israetel Unplugged (Explicit Content)
Release Date: 05/12/2025
2630: Fat Loss & Optimizing the Metabolism With Dr. Ben Bikman
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Fat Loss & Metabolism with Dr. Ben Bikman Challenging the dogma surrounding heart disease. (1:32) Is there a connection between dementia and heart disease? (12:05) Strength training and Alzheimer’s. (17:49) Learning something new helps put off dementia. (22:45) The connection between insulin resistance and your body’s inability to fight off infection. (25:17) We put TOO much attention on total cholesterol. (27:55) Fat cells dynamics explained. (30:13) Why your metabolism is EXTREMELY complex. (44:14) Mitochondrial uncoupling. (48:51) Ketones and athletic...
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2629: Seven Natural Ways to Crush Chronic Inflammation & Pain (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: 7 natural ways to crush chronic inflammation and pain. (1:32) The benefits of regular napping. (21:50) Overactive bladder syndrome. (28:25) Green tea consumption = higher testosterone. (35:48) If you were stranded on an island, would you rather be by yourself or with your worst enemy? (36:40) Adam’s Best Buy fiasco. (43:11) Sodium, low-carb diets, and performance. (47:42) Previewing Sal’s upcoming YouTube series. (49:54) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply...
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2628: Six Controversial Muscle-Building & Fat-Burning Tips & More (Listener Live 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: 6 controversial muscle-building & fat-burning tips. (1:24) HMB for muscle-building. (20:37) Free weights vs machines. (26:55) Fun table topic starters for deep conversations. (28:52) The Shilajit reviews are in. (48:22) Bacteria vs. virus. (51:28) #Quah question #1 – People are always talking about having trouble connecting with their glutes, but I have a bigger problem connecting with...
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2627: The 8 Most Controversial and Awesome Strength Training Exercises
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
The 8 Most Controversial and Awesome Strength Training Exercises Every exercise is good if applied properly, with good mobility and stability. (0:49) The 8 Most Controversial and Awesome Strength Training Exercises, Who They’re For, Who Should Do Them, and How to Apply Them. #1 - Behind the neck press. (3:00) #2 - Upright row. (8:14) #3 - Kipping pull-up. (11:10) #4 - Barbell good morning. (17:27) #5 - Box jumps. (19:14) #6 - Behind neck pull down. (23:53) #7 - Roman chair sit-ups. (26:29) #8 - Jefferson curl. (29:25) Honorable mention: Sissy squats. (33:25) ...
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2626: Five Weird & Cool Gym Facts
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 weird and cool gym facts. (2:05) Busting the myths surrounding upright rows. (25:17) The real art of being a smart trainer and getting back to customer obsession. (29:59) Fun Facts with Justin: The Capybara. (43:13) Caldera before and after’s. (46:01) How temperature affects your sleep. (48:49) Big guy in a small plane chair. (51:00) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (55:56) #ListenerLive question #1 – I'm...
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2625: Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson The catalyst for joining the Marine Corps. (1:51) His traumatic childhood. (4:44) As a team, you are only as strong as your weakest link. (7:43) His most humble duty. (11:00) His time working at the Pentagon. (16:13) There is no safe space from a rocket. (19:17) Fighting for his life mentally. (21:38) His Hollywood destiny. (23:57) The COVID impact on his life. (31:14) His stellate ganglion block experience. (34:40) The importance and value of getting your bloodwork done. (40:52) Being a...
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2624: Three Food Additives That Are Killing Your Health & 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: 3 food additives that are killing your health. (2:13) Plugged vs unplugged. (26:10) Sal’s talk at the Peptide World Congress. (36:07) The effects of Acetaldehyde on the gut. (38:40) How family members can hinder one’s recovery. (41:38) Two words to define each decade of life. (47:13) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (1:00:21) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there anyone here with experience, either having been injured or having helped people...
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2623: Five Weird Signs Your Heart is Unhealthy & 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: 5 weird signs your heart is unhealthy. (1:33) Probiotics for fat loss. (24:02) Fun Facts with Justin: The platypus. (25:51) Kids say the darndest things. (29:05) A pop. (34:45) Pirate hunting cruises. (42:37) Stuff that irritates the guys in the fitness space. (45:08) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (52:05) #Quah question #1 – I'm a 35-year-old father with 2 young...
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2622: Why Biohacking Sucks for Longevity
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Why Biohacking Sucks for Longevity Defining Biohacking. (0:59) The Top 3 Categories that Biohackers Like to Focus On. (4:41) #1 - Wearable devices. (5:30) #2 - Nootropics. (13:32) #3 – NAD. (17:23) What to do instead: Eat only whole foods. (19:27) Get good sleep. (26:39) Walk daily. (33:08) Lift weights. (39:04) Find a way to serve, give or teach. (43:43) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Launch: ** Code 50LONG for $50 off, now $97 (regularly $147). Bonuses: Forum access for a year ($97), Post-Launch Kickoff Zoom call ($97). Expires on 6/22 (30-day...
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2621: Top 5 Most Controversial Fitness & Diet Tips & 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: The top 5 most controversial fitness & diet tips. (2:01) Striking trends in strength training. (25:34) Mind Pump Recommends Cabrini on Prime Video. (30:38) Alex Hormozi’s building business for strangers. (35:23) You may never want to chew gum again! (36:44) Most iconic sitcom characters. (43:50) Cutting out the iPad. (47:33) Lesser-known cannabinoids and their effect on the body. (51:35) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (54:08) ...
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How powerful is muscle memory? (1:35)
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The amount of strength training required for the average person to build muscle. (10:01)
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Why in some cases doing less is best. (14:57)
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His demons and sharing his own personal journey. (19:00)
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Balancing relationships, family, and business. (23:20)
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GLP-1s are here to stay! (29:21)
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Any downsides to myostatin-inhibiting drugs? (35:05)
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Hot takes on reverse dieting. (38:45)
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Science-based vs. being a practitioner. (52:48)
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Calling out the cortisol junkies. (58:52)
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Why going down the difficult route is how you are going to get in shape. (1:05:30)
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What advice has he changed his mind on? (1:12:14)
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Highlighting the indirect results of taking a GLP-1. (1:16:48)
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The downstream negative effects of “exercise in a pill.” (1:21:26)
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned
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Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram
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Eric Helms (@helms3dmj) Instagram
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Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram
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Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
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Melissa Davis, PhD (@regressive_underload) Instagram