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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

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

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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) ...

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2801: 3 Ways to Build Muscle and Endurance (How you Should Approach your Training) show art 2801: 3 Ways to Build Muscle and Endurance (How you Should Approach your Training)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Mind Pump Fit Tip: 3 Ways to Build Muscle and Endurance. (How you Should Approach your Training.) (3:11) How Adam is adjusting his training to avoid his recent stint of injuries. (19:26) The mental part of changing your training. (21:55) Sal’s fear around running MAPS Great 8. (23:19) Missing the point: Leg extensions vs. Sissy Squats. (25:10) Enjoying fitness as a lifestyle. (26:19) Controversial post: Should commercial gyms have dress codes? (29:07) A meal replacement shake that tastes BOMB! (43:47) The foods you cannot stop eating! (46:29) How Mind Pump celebrated...

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2800: They Flipped the Food Pyramid! (Comparing the New vs. the Old Food Pyramid) show art 2800: They Flipped the Food Pyramid! (Comparing the New vs. the Old Food Pyramid)

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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2799: The Ultimate Showdown: Which Modality is BEST For Fat Loss and Muscle Gain? show art 2799: The Ultimate Showdown: Which Modality is BEST For Fat Loss and Muscle Gain?

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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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2798: What is Good Gym Culture? show art 2798: What is Good Gym Culture?

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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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2797:  Fastest Way to Grow Your Arms show art 2797: Fastest Way to Grow Your Arms

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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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2796: What Matters More for Results: Diet or Exercise? show art 2796: What Matters More for Results: Diet or Exercise?

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: 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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2795: The 8 Greatest Exercises for Fat Loss and Muscle Gain show art 2795: The 8 Greatest Exercises for Fat Loss and Muscle Gain

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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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2794: How to Catch Fire for Fitness! (Fall in Love With it and You’ll Always Do it.) show art 2794: How to Catch Fire for Fitness! (Fall in Love With it and You’ll Always Do it.)

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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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2793: How to Calculate Volume and Progressively Overload for MAX GAINS show art 2793: How to Calculate Volume and Progressively Overload for MAX GAINS

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. 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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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)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

  • Visit Vita Bella for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** The first 50 signups will get a Vita Bella welcome box. You can finally achieve a top 1% all-around health at an affordable price! ** http://mphormones.com/

  • 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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