2811: This Food Item IS NOT As Healthy as You Think
Release Date: 03/10/2026
2835: How To Get Stronger Than You've Ever Been
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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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2834: 5 Fitness Influencers Worth Following (And Why Most of Everyone Else is Lying to You)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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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2833: Why Fitness Gimmicks Keep Fooling You And What Actually Works
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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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2832: The Exact 90-Day Blueprint to Transform Your Body (Diet, Training & Cardio Broken Down Week by Week)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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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2831: This WILL Speed Up Your Metabolism AND Help You Lose Fat !
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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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2830: The Best Push Pull Legs Program For Building Muscle (MAPS PPL)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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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2829: Why That Pesky Last 10 Pounds Won’t Come Off
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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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2828: The “Goldilocks Zone” - Build Muscle WITHOUT Bulking or Cutting
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Most people think they need to bulk to build muscle… and cut to lose fat. But what if that approach is actually the reason you keep spinning your wheels? In this episode, we break down why the constant cycle of bulking and cutting is destroying your relationship with fitness—and what you should be doing instead. We dive into: • The “Goldilocks Zone” for sustainable progress • Why most diets feel stressful and eventually fail • How whole foods + protein can naturally guide your body • The psychology behind why people NEED the scale to move • When bulking and cutting...
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2827: The 90-Day Nutrition Strategy That Actually Works
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
When it comes to fitness, most people think training is the hard part… but it’s actually nutrition that holds them back. In this episode, the guys break down why diets fail, why generic meal plans don’t work, and the real reason people struggle to stay consistent. They dive into the psychology behind eating habits, how to build sustainable nutrition strategies, and why personalization is the key to long-term success. They also introduce a practical approach to building “anchor meals,” navigating real-life challenges like travel and time constraints, and how to finally create a plan...
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2826: The Least Amount You Can Train and Still See Results
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
How much do you really need to train to see results? Most people think more workouts = faster progress. But what if doing less… actually gets you better results? In this episode, we break down the minimum effective dose for building muscle, burning fat, and improving your physique, without burning out. We cover: • Why 1–2 workouts per week can be enough • The biggest mistake beginners make (doing too much too soon) • How overtraining kills progress • Why consistency beats intensity every time • The role of protein, recovery, and lifestyle • Simple strategies that...
info_outlineBlended fruit smoothies are often marketed as healthy, but the hosts explain why they can actually sabotage fat loss by spiking blood sugar, reducing satiety, and making it easy to overconsume calories. The conversation shifts into humorous cultural trends, including animal fashion, historical wigs, and strange beauty customs. The hosts also share personal updates, including struggles balancing cardio and lifting, upcoming DEXA results while increasing calories, and intense DIY yard work projects. In the coaching segment, trainers guide callers on choosing the right MAPS programs between phases of training. They also address physique competition strategy, hip replacement rehab training, and the challenge of exercise compulsion. The episode wraps with practical advice on training smarter, eating enough to support progress, and building a healthier relationship with fitness.
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00:00 Show Intro, Sponsors, and T-Shirt Winners
03:01 Why Fruit Smoothies Can Sabotage Fat Loss
07:48 Rethinking Breakfast and Food Habits
15:35 Improving Your Relationship with Food
21:02 Weird Fashion Trends and Cultural Humor
34:40 Balancing Cardio Weeks and Lifting
40:42 DEXA Results and Increasing Calories
46:48 Justin’s DIY Yard and Septic Work
01:03:13 Coaching Call: Program Selection and Training Phases
01:10:03 Coaching Call: Physique Competition Strategy
01:26:36 Coaching Call: Training After Hip Replacement
01:35:05 Coaching Call: Exercise Compulsion and Balance