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 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: ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to use carbs for the gains! (2:24) The importance of being aware of how much protein you can handle at one sitting. (21:46) The mortality of pro bodybuilders. (29:50) The red-light “pump.” (37:22) Cats vs Dogs. (41:40) Odds of success going into a rehab facility...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Best ways to train for stamina, power, mobility, and strength. (2:44) The negative brain changes from porn use. (22:03) Eccentric vs concentric. (34:04) Negative comments. (38:58) Seeing underwater without goggles. (40:52) Imprinted memories. (43:54) Stocking up on Zbiotics for the holidays. (48:07) Accidents happen. (50:00) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I’m struggling with maintenance. Any advice on how to break out of this cycle and finally find a...
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Adam Lane Smith The two sides of having too many kids. (2:00) Building legacy. (4:05) The Business Model of Marriage. (5:27) The Equation of a Balance of Hormones and Neurotransmitters. (8:09) Why most women are not afraid to give you the final say, they are afraid they will have NO say. (16:40) The 4 Levels of Safety. (17:47) Asking for help. (23:35) The confusion around men needing to be more emotional. (26:17) Teaching attachment science. (29:24) The 4 Components of Peace. (31:45) Taking the side of the marriage, instead of taking their own side. (35:35) The 4 Levels...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: When is overtraining good? (2:35) Teenager expectations, being spoiled, and manufacturing adversity. (23:35) Sleep cool and hard. (35:23) The history of Black Friday. (37:27) Bluetooth origins. (38:27) Reminiscing on Black Friday experiences. (40:13) A place of gratitude. (43:01) Italian moms are the best. (44:51) What makes LMNT so brilliant? (47:25) Justin’s BIG win. (51:14) Kids say the darndest things. (54:10) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I am...
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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 best isolation exercises for every body part. (2:21) Getting your protein in with Butcher Box. (20:28) Reminiscing on old high school photos and yearbook sign off’s. (26:23) An exercise in breaking generational trauma. (31:29) Letting your kids be free and have more independence. (36:45) The benefits of going through a treatment center to help with withdrawal. (41:48) Faith without works is...
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Turn Thanksgiving into GAINZGIVING 7 Ways to Turn Thanksgiving into GAINZGIVING. (2:04) #1 - Lift hard in the morning (more volume). (3:54) #2 - Do a long walk. (8:17) #3 - Small shake post workout plus fruit. (9:45) #4 - Thanksgiving meal tips. (10:44) #5 - Long walk with family. (16:53) #6 - Trigger session for weak body parts. (18:04) #7 - Static stretch before bed. (19:07) Highlighting how to maximize the holiday. (21:04) Focusing on connection to avoid arguments. (24:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: DON’T listen to your body! Do this first. (2:47) ‘Tis the season for the ‘Christmas Blend.’ (21:03) The changing of the guard for “celebrity.” (24:28) Shout out to Brandon Lake! (40:18) Listening to music is so beneficial for us. (44:11) Backwards speak and going down the 3rd rail. (47:24) Making quality red-light units affordable again. (53:39) Black Friday giveaways! (54:35) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Can I do one of your programs to gain muscle and...
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Shawn Stevenson Eat smarter! (1:46) Emphasizing the impact of relationships on our psychology. (2:50) You get to choose what you focus on. Opening up on the loss of his father. (6:49) The difficulty is relying on others when you have a lone wolf mentality. (10:03) What the science says about relationships and what it does for our health. (13:35) Vulnerability on a podcast vs. in your personal life. (18:24) The plasticity of epigenetics and the value of vitamin D-3 supplementation. (24:09) The dream stream effects of xenoestrogens. (37:11) Your perception of your environment...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: What’s Better for Results, a Home Gym or Going to the Gym? (2:12) Gym ‘icks’. (20:22) Money isn’t everything. (23:00) Teaching kids to be more independent. (31:01) Family culture. (35:14) Bill Belichick’s “odd” relationship. (38:55) The value of egg vs. whey protein. (48:24) Military standards. (50:25) Social conditioning. (53:50) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I’m a runner with a CrossFit problem. I love endurance. I love muscle, but I sure miss being lean. Any guidance? (58:31) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I’m trying to increase my...
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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