2613: Five Common Fitness Lies That Are Holding You Back & More (Listener Coaching)
Release Date: 06/06/2025
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 Fitness Tips from Soviet-Era Scientists. (1:50) Thymosin Alpha is wild for the immune system. (25:31) This is yet another example of why grass-fed meat is superior to conventional meat. (32:30) Radical non-monogamy. (38:54) Perception drift. (47:35) The best way to use Brain.fm. (54:15) #ListenerLive question #1 – How can you tell the difference between a healthy and normal hunger, and your body trying to tell you it is time to up your calories? (56:22) ...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Common Fitness Lies That Are Holding You Back. (1:39) The importance of getting the optimal amount of Vitamin D. (38:20) Forever chemicals suck. (42:27) Idols that rule you. (45:10) Vuori goes above and beyond! (53:57) #Quah question #1 – Any tips to specifically target triceps during close-grip bench presses? (56:51) #Quah question #2 – How do I learn to rest and recover, when my greatest assets are hard work, grit, and overachieving? (1:02:21) #Quah question #3 – What are the long-term side effects of TRT? (1:05:02) #Quah question #4 – From what...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 Fit Tip: 5 Common Fitness Lies That Are Holding You Back. (1:39)
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The importance of getting the optimal amount of Vitamin D. (38:20)
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Forever chemicals suck. (42:27)
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Idols that rule you. (45:10)
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Vuori goes above and beyond! (53:57)
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#Quah question #1 – Any tips to specifically target triceps during close-grip bench presses? (56:51)
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#Quah question #2 – How do I learn to rest and recover, when my greatest assets are hard work, grit, and overachieving? (1:02:21)
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#Quah question #3 – What are the long-term side effects of TRT? (1:05:02)
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#Quah question #4 – From what I read, programming seems deceivingly simple (picking movements that you connect to and changing them out periodically, changing rep ranges and rest times periodically, making sure to progressively overload with weight, form rep sets or rest times) What are some things to focus on when creating your own programming and to ensure its effectiveness? (1:09:00)
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