2743: The Trainer-Approved Way to Eat Carbs for the Best Results
Release Date: 12/05/2025
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: 5 Ways to Predict Mortality (NO BLOOD TEST REQUIRED). (2:27) Good and bad news for young men. (22:20) Reducing your calories without eating less by going grass-fed. (35:26) Runit is invading America. (40:16) Speaking identity into your children. (45:12) Sal has an athlete on his hands. (49:58) LMNT has single-handedly created this new electrolyte market. (52:49) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I train hard and feel great, but I don't feel like it's translating to...
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MAPS 15 Symmetry The value of running blocks of unilateral training. (1:07) Balancing the body from right to left. (4:42) Breaking down the components of MAPS 15 Symmetry. (8:40) Using unilateral training as a form of corrective exercise. (13:47) 15 minutes to get back on track after the holidays! (15:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned 50% off from Dec. 28-Jan. 3rd 2026. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. **
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat. (1:56) Buyer beware: Organic Planet Protein Powders. (26:27) The benefits of creatine for women and a PSA for buyers. (30:35) Getting away from the scale. (38:09) Dark tourism. (43:47) The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt. (48:22) AI ads. (52:17) Rock Recovery Scholarship. (58:01) Black Friday Winners! (59:08) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – My 16-year-old daughter challenged me to a pull-up and chin-up competition. What training tips or techniques do you recommend? (1:00:07) #ListenerCoaching...
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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 MOST Important Factor to Focus on that Changes Everything Else. (1:54) Boosting your creativity and focus with science-backed music. (20:25) Doing a better job of reconnecting with family. (21:32) Pro or anti-sleepover’s. (28:32) Kids say and do the darndest things. (37:37) Let’s talk about farts. (38:18) What’s up with the fog in California?! (46:59) Immoral marketing behavior....
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When Life Gets Busy, Your Fitness Should Shrink…Not Disappear! The fallacy of the “all or nothing” mentality. (1:36) Ah-ha moments when it comes to the mentality around doing shorter workouts. (6:22) Three general categories of how you use exercise. (10:18) What the data says about this style of exercise programming. (14:11) Consistency is KEY! (20:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down...
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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 10 Best Breakfast Foods for Lean Gains. (2:52) Elon is playing chess. (18:36) A homerun protein snack. (26:07) This new machine has Sal excited. (28:06) If you can be a collector of anything, what would that be? (30:33) When old styles become the new thing again. (37:45) Hack for parents with teenagers who are getting into strength training. (41:00) How much exercise do you need to KEEP the muscle you’ve already built? (46:38) Body contouring with...
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MAPS 15 Powerlift The importance of the Big 3. (1:31) Don’t fall for the trap of looking like one of these top athletes. (4:10) Who this program is for. (7:58) Breaking down MAPS 15 Powerlift and what you will get following this style of programming. (9:00) Strengthening weak links and achieving PR’s. (14:11) The next BIG trend is short/daily workouts. (16:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP Buy one, get one 50% off for new...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stress is Making You Fat! Here’s how and how to fix it. (2:28) The most effective anti-inflammatory. (26:04) Hip thrust king! (28:19) Baby sumo. (31:27) Kids do the darndest things. (34:13) The delicate dance of getting your kids to do things they don’t want to do. (36:48) Carnival genetics. (39:24) Effects of ultra-processed foods on kids. (41:32) American culture and consumption. (43:18) The importance of having a healthy microbiome on your skin. (49:42) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How to structure the workout when hitting two or more muscle...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Lift and gain an inch around your butt in 60 days! (2:09) The scary rise of Sextortion. (18:35) Disgraced OnlyFans star. (23:38) The increased awareness around pornography. (25:59) Food engineering. (29:40) The dark side of cannabis. (37:00) Manuka honey to cure wounds and take on inflammation in the body. (42:51) Helpful tips for current and inspiring personal trainers. (44:40) The Mind Pump Butcher Box and what makes heritage pork so good? (53:07) #Quah question #1 – My 10-year-old daughter struggles with the mechanics of a barbell row. What could I...
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The Menopause Solution with Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald What was the black box warning? Why was it there? Why is it now gone? (2:09) An interesting symptom of perimenopause. (8:12) Progesterone will change your life! (9:52) The importance of monitoring your thyroid levels and the 10 most common low-thyroid symptoms. (14:20) Testosterone for women. (22:57) Her main issue with primary care doctors. (27:14) The role of peptides in her practice. (30:01) The buy-in. (30:47) Ranking the various applications of testosterone. (33:39) The BIG myths surrounding HRT. (36:03) It’s not a...
info_outlineIn 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.
Through Dec. 6th, 50% off a Reverse Dieting Strategy call with a Mind Pump coach. Visit: http://www.reversedietcall.com/ ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout **
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to use carbs for the gains! (2:24)
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The importance of being aware of how much protein you can handle at one sitting. (21:46)
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The mortality of pro bodybuilders. (29:50)
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The red-light “pump.” (37:22)
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Cats vs Dogs. (41:40)
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Odds of success going into a rehab facility vs. doing it on your own. (45:59)
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Human safaris. (48:06)
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The plugged vs. the unplugged. (50:45)
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#Quah question #1 – How to scale back on cardio when you've done intense endurance for 15 years? (1:05:59)
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#Quah question #2 – How can we train our Central Nervous System to keep up a little better? Is there anything that can be done immediately after realizing we went a little too hard? (1:09:48)
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#Quah question #3 – How do I know if I'm getting stronger or if it's just my central nervous system adapting? Especially if I’ve been training for 10+ years? (1:11:44)
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#Quah question #4 – How do you feel about posture correctors? My son has bad forward shoulders, and he's been doing some exercises to correct them. He brought up this posture corrector, and I’m curious about your guys' thoughts. (1:13:30)
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- Mind Pump #2644: Eight Best Carbs for Bodybuilding & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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- The truth behind sick 'human safari' killings
- Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump
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- People Mentioned
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Zach Bitter (@zachbitter) Instagram
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