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2802: The State of the Hormone & Peptide Industry w/ Vita Bella Founder Phil Vella

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Release Date: 02/26/2026

2838: Standing vs. Seated Overhead Press : Why You're Leaving Gains on the Table show art 2838: Standing vs. Seated Overhead Press : Why You're Leaving Gains on the Table

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If you've been doing seated shoulder presses, you're leaving real gains on the table — Sal, Adam, and Justin make the case for standing overhead press as one of the two best exercises you could ever do, and explain why it's nearly disappeared from gyms. Then they go deep on BPC-157, covering the animal studies that are almost hard to believe, where peptides actually fit in the hierarchy of diet, exercise, and supplements, and why even younger doctors still have hormone therapy stigma. Plus: California's new home kitchen law, rage rooms, the work-life balance myth, and four listener Q&As....

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This is one of the BEST interviews we've ever done on supplements and cutting-edge supplement technology... We had Dr. Scott Sherr on the podcast — a board-certified internal medicine physician who practices health optimization medicine and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This guy KNOWS his stuff and we break down some of the most powerful compounds you can get your hands on to improve cognitive function, athletic performance, and longevity. Here's the reality... 94% of US adults are metabolically UNHEALTHY. That means your mitochondria — the powerhouses of your cells — are struggling to...

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1 Hour of Strength Training Per Week Adds 13 YEARS to Your Life (Plus Live Coaching Calls) What if we told you that just ONE HOUR per week could add 13 years to your life? Yeah... you read that right. In this episode, we break down the insane ROI of strength training for longevity — and why nothing else even comes close. We're talking about the data that shows a 17% increase in life expectancy from minimal resistance training, why muscle and strength are better predictors of longevity than body fat, and exactly what a perfect minimalist longevity routine looks like. But that's not all... we...

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MAPS PPL: https://mapsppl.com?htrafficsource=spotify-organic&hcategory=MPSHOW&el=2835 Joovv: https://joovv.com/mindpump   You want to hit PRs you've never hit before? This episode is your 90-day blueprint to becoming the strongest version of yourself... and we're breaking down EXACTLY how to do it. Pick a couple lifts, follow our advice, and many of you are gonna set new personal records. Here's what most people get wrong... they think variety is the answer. They think training five or six days a week is the key. They think bodybuilding-style workouts will get them strong. WRONG....

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Sal, Adam, and Justin name five fitness influencers they actually trust — and explain exactly why the rest of the space is mostly noise. Then they break down a compelling new study on creatine and anxiety/depression, share the latest on BPC-157 coming back, and go deep on the gray market peptide problem. Plus: a surprisingly heated debate on homeschooling vs. public school, family life tangents, and three live coaching calls covering lower body definition, post-brain-surgery recovery training, and vegan protein quality. Sponsors & Links 🔗 Kion — Pure creatine monohydrate, EAAs,...

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Are fitness gimmicks secretly sabotaging your progress? Sal, Adam, and Justin take a hard look at the latest wave of EMS workout suits and other trendy equipment — and explain why the basics still reign supreme. Plus, a surprising study linking a popular 'natural' sweetener to blood clots, news on a potential sleep apnea pill, and what women actually experience on testosterone therapy. Stick around for four listener Q&As on everything from deadlift shoulder pain to returning to the gym after surgery. Sponsors & Links 🔗 Vita Bella and MP Hormones — Hormone & peptide therapy...

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Stop winging it. Sal, Adam & Justin lay out the exact week-by-week blueprint they used with real clients to produce dramatic results in 90 days — covering what to eat, how to train, and how to structure your cardio so nothing is left to guesswork. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or both, this episode gives you a complete, no-fluff action plan you can start today. Hey, real quick if you've been looking for a structured program to run alongside everything we're talking about today, we just launched Maps Push Pull Legs. There's a men's version and a women's version programmed...

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Most people think burning calories is the key to fat loss… but that’s not the full story. In this episode, the guys break down why building muscle is actually one of the most effective ways to improve body composition—and why the common “calories burned” argument completely misses the bigger picture. They dive into the science of metabolism, why muscle doesn’t just burn more calories (at least not in the way you think), and what’s really happening inside your body when you strength train. Plus, live coaching calls covering weight loss recovery, balancing cardio and strength,...

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GET MAPS PPL: 40% OFF USE CODE "PPL": https://www.mapsppl.com/?htrafficsource=spotify-organic&hcategory=MPSHOW&el=2830 You asked for it. For the last 10 years, the most commonly requested body parts split program has been Push Pull Legs and it's FINALLY here. In this episode, we introduce MAPS PPL, our brand new push/pull/legs program built for hypertrophy, big pumps, and serious muscle growth.We break down: • What push (chest/shoulders/triceps), pull (back/biceps), and legs means • Why this is the most popular bodybuilding split of all time• How higher per-session volume builds...

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Why is it that the last 10–15 pounds are ALWAYS the hardest to lose? In this episode, we break down one of the most frustrating parts of fat loss: hitting a plateau when you’re doing everything “right.” We explain: • What a metabolic wall actually is • Why eating less and doing more eventually stops working • How your body adapts to calorie deficits • Why you may be losing muscle instead of fat • The power of reverse dieting and building your metabolism Most people try to cut their way out of a plateau… But the real solution? 👉 You need to build your way out. If...

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The State of Hormone & Peptide Industry with Phil Vela

  • Disrupting the health & wellness industry. (2:15)

  • “It’s that hard to do IT, so it’s that easy to succeed once you’ve done IT.” (2:48)

  • What he did before he started Vita Bella, and the origins of the company. (5:00)

  • The most applicable skills gained from his previous career. (7:41)

  • Calling out the ‘Grey Market’ and its competition. (9:44)

  • The state of the peptide industry and the fallout with Transcend. (15:54)

  • Results & service. (25:23)

  • Breaking down the Vita Bella membership package. (30:07)

  • Businessman at heart. (33:34)

  • Why he believes it should be illegal to prescribe GLP-1s by themselves. (35:13)

  • Bad actors giving bad guidance. (43:33)

  • His outlook for the future of the industry. (45:14)

  • Will Ozempic and Tirzepatide ultimately bankrupt the United States? (53:27)

  • The importance and value of having a trainer while on a GLP-1. (56:47)

  • “I didn’t build this business for money. I built it for a legacy!” (59:07)

  • “Newer” peptides that have been impressed by. (1:03:16)

  • Rapid fire: The best peptide for… (1:11:56)

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  • Get 20% off Kion at getkion.com/mindpump ** No code needed automatically applied at check out! **

  • MAPS Great 8 Launch - (Retail $127, Code: LAUNCH for 50% off!) ** Launch bonus include: MAPS GREAT 8 Nutrition Guide. ** Visit: http://mapsgreat8.com/ 

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