2781: What GLP-1s Exposed About Dieting, Training, and Longevity
Release Date: 01/28/2026
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
They Flipped the Food Pyramid! (Comparing the New vs. the Old Food Pyramid) A BIG move in the right direction. (2:14) Government policies’ profound impact on people’s understanding of what was healthy & not in the market. (4:16) The BIG issue with the old pyramid. (5:39) Breaking down the NEW pyramid and the MAJOR changes from the old. (Grains, Dairy and fats, Protein emphasis, Processed foods & sugars, and Fruits & veggies.) (8:06) Why Mind Pump agrees. (25:17) Practical application. (26:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned The Ultimate Guide to Eating...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Ultimate Modality Showdown. (2:16) Little boys are doing little boys’ things. (23:08) BIG coloring book guys. (25:31) Happy Drops: “Gets rid of the moodies.” (28:51) Building a child’s relationship with saving, spending, and investing money. (31:14) Justifying giving kids’ money for daily jobs/tooth fairy. (34:54) Reminiscing on early jobs as kids/young adults. (36:41) Manuka honey is better for colds than your standard honey. (49:04) When you look as strong as you are. (51:34) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Jesse from Alberta: Need advice on...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: What is Good Gym Culture? (3:05) They don’t even know. (20:33) Physical feats. (21:45) Adam’s DEXA scan results, a caution if considering a GLP-1, and body fat tests are not the end-all, be-all. (24:57) How Caldera has single-handedly built a men’s skincare market. (33:48) The latest cosmetic trend. (35:35) Welcome, Vita Bella, as our new partner in healthcare and peptides. (39:52) A social network for AI agents. (49:00) Creatine gummies are a game-changer! (56:48) #Quah question #1 – Are belt squats a good alternative to barbell back squats?...
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Fastest Way to Grow Your Arms You can build ANY muscle if you approach it the RIGHT way. (2:50) One of the easiest body parts to connect to. (4:05) 6 Steps to Get Big Arms in the Fastest Way Possible 1. Eat more protein and increase calories. (5:38) 2. Get good sleep every night. (7:56) 3. 6-9 sets for biceps and triceps 3 days a week. (10:33) 4. Reduce volume everywhere else. (13:18) 5. Heavy (compound), stretch and squeeze exercises. (15:23) 6. Throw in 3 sets of BFR once a week. (19:53) Related Links/Products Mentioned How to Get BIG Arms Guide: Visit - ...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What’s More Important, Diet or Exercise? (3:38) Is Adam made of glass? (20:46) The cognitive power of methylene blue and what NOT to take it with. (30:04) Sal the mouse trapper. (34:09) The infamous Hammer Strength machine. (37:15) “Steroid” influencers. (39:54) Another example of using data to twist & mold outcomes to communicate crap. (45:30) The clear pill theory. (49:29) The benefits of liposomal glutathione. (1:00:59) #ListenerCoaching call #1 –...
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MAPS Great 8 Launch The origins of MAPS Great 8. (2:02) Simplicity wins! (4:32) Who is this program for and why is it unique? (5:49) The ‘Great 8’ System: How and why we chose these exercises. (8:35) Beginners to advanced lifters: You will understand how to get better results training less than you ever have. (19:33) Built for long-term success: 5 days of free coaching with a Mind Pump certified personal trainer! (21:14) The Great 8 Nutrition Guide: Effective includes simple. (24:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned New Program Launch (Feb. 15-28th): (Retail $127,...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to Catch Fire for Fitness! (Fall in Love With it and You’ll Always Do it.) (2:17) Adam is one of us. (23:30) Going down the Epstein emails rabbit hole and making yourself hard to manipulate. (27:55) Sal’s ‘cool dad’ moment. (42:25) Hurt people, HURT people. (43:23) Underestimating EAA’s when in a calorie deficit. (49:50) A 13-year-old hero! (55:01) Getting teased by your kids. (57:38) Butcher Box now has chorizo! (58:57) The ingredient household. (1:00:34) Sal’s birthday gift requests. (1:01:57) Collectibles, the new currency....
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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: How to Calculate Volume and Progressively Overload for MAX GAINS. (2:09) Fish roe vs fish oil. What’s the difference? (23:21) Bringing out the science dork in Adam. (25:32) Getting your head in the right place before a MASSIVE change in your training. (31:14) The benefits of the ‘water pump’. (38:07) Levers and pulleys. (41:31) Do asthma medications stunt growth in children? (45:56) An...
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Squat & Hip Thrust Butt-Building Master Class Address your technique FIRST and then build strength. (1:59) The TWO most important exercises to BUILD your glutes (How to do them RIGHT, so you can finally build that butt you want!) 1. Squat: Bar position. (7:57) Core activation. (14:05) Not being able to go low enough (heel raises). (16:31) 2. Hip thrust: How to pick a bench and use a plate if too high. (20:55) Tuck pelvis and go up. (22:27) Related Links/Products Mentioned Build Your Butt Masterclass: Visit Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stretch, Pause, and Squeeze. (Make your Reps Twice as Effective!) (2:41) Not your traditional sweats. (21:43) Let’s dance! (22:56) It’s good to move. (32:43) The staff’s to-go protein snack. (34:44) Is there a satanic cult that runs the world? (36:06) Feeling older and holding on to injury pain. (46:55) Welcoming a new partner for your peptide needs. (51:09) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Needing insight on how to break through a plateau and achieve my goals of...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: What GLP-1s have taught us. (2:47)
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New education platform for trainers! (27:02)
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Relationship dynamics when it comes to sexual desire. (30:05)
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Making ‘behind the neck’ exercises cool again! (40:05)
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Why sitting without breaks is a problem. (45:35)
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Kicking your soda habit with Olipop. (48:08)
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An update on Adam’s training and diet. (49:35)
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Turning household chores into a difficult workout. (51:07)
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Embracing one’s feminine side. (54:20)
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#ListenerCoaching call #1 – Any suggestions or program recommendations that would allow me to continue prioritizing the big lifts, build strength, and gradually reduce body fat? (58:19)
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#ListenerCoaching call #2 – I’m trying to find a balance between macros vs eating intuitively, working out hard but not overdoing it. (1:10:41)
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#ListenerCoaching call #3 – Thoughts on how to manage rapid strength gains vs joint health, whether I should pause progression or change training focus, and what programming direction you’d suggest for a female lifter rebuilding lower body mass without sacrificing longevity? (1:28:04)
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#ListenerCoaching call #4 – How to maintain these physical gains while coming off of the GLP-1, increase strength, and avoid injuries as I get older. (1:42:00)
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People Mentioned
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Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram
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Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumppersonaltraining) Instagram
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Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram