2822: The Truth About Insulin Sensitivity & Muscle Growth
Release Date: 03/26/2026
2822: The Truth About Insulin Sensitivity & Muscle Growth
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Only $99 (2 glucose biosensors, Nutrisense App to map glucose repsonse in real-time) Nutrisense.io/mindpump Exclusive offer for the Mindpump audience, including a $150 discount. Most people think building muscle and burning fat comes down to calories, workouts, and discipline. But what if the real issue is something deeper? In this episode, we sit down with a Rhett Langley, specializing in metabolic health to break down why your body might not be responding , even when you’re doing everything right. We cover: Why metabolism controls fat loss and muscle gain How blood sugar...
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2821: If You're Not Doing THIS You're Leaving Gains On The Table
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
If you’re only lifting weights to build muscle… you might be leaving serious gains on the table. In this episode, the guys break down why strength training alone isn’t always enough, and how adding the right forms of cardio, mobility work, recovery, and even modalities like Pilates can actually improve muscle growth, performance, and longevity. They explain how your “gas tank” (cardiovascular fitness) can limit your strength, why mobility unlocks more muscle potential, and how tools like sauna use and recovery strategies can enhance results without overtraining. The conversation also...
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2820: What Every Woman Needs To Know About Creatine
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Spring Bundle Sale: This episode is brought to you by Legion ! buylegion.com/mindpump Code “MINDPUMP” for buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:26 Creatine For Women 03:58 Why Supplement Anyway 06:09 Muscle Growth Mechanism 07:12 ATP Energy Breakdown 09:51 Safety And Longevity 10:18 Loading And Dosing 12:45 Mood Benefits In Women 17:23 Bloating Myth Explained 23:01 Fat Loss Evidence
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2819: You’d Look Better With MORE Body Fat
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Most people think getting leaner is always better… but that’s not true. In this episode, the guys break down why staying ultra-lean year-round can actually make you look worse, feel worse, and hurt your long-term health. From unrealistic body fat expectations to the pressure created by social media and fitness culture, they explain why the “ideal physique” is often misunderstood—and what actually looks better in real life. If you’ve been chasing lower body fat thinking it’s the answer… this might completely change your perspective. The Spring Bundle: Symmetry ($187),...
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2818: Beyond the Scale: Rethinking Metrics for Fitness Success
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Why Daily Weigh-Ins Sabotage Progress + Drop Sets, VO2 Max, and Blue Collar Training . The hosts argue that frequent scale weigh-ins often sabotage progress because most people misinterpret weight fluctuations and let the number dictate mood, sharing client stories where the scale undermined visible body-composition improvements and reinforced unhealthy behavior. They discuss better metrics like performance, strength, sleep, and energy, and note how water retention, inflammation, and creatine can skew the scale and mirror. They also touch on “therians,” rising California gas prices,...
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2817: Should You Bulk or Cut First? (Most People Get This Wrong)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Should you bulk, cut, or try to recomposition your body? In this episode of the Mind Pump Podcast, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down one of the most confusing decisions in fitness: when to bulk, when to cut, and when body recomposition actually makes sense. They explain why most people struggle with fat loss long term, why starting with a bulk or reverse diet can actually make fat loss easier, and how building muscle creates the metabolic “runway” needed for sustainable results. The guys discuss the psychological challenges of dieting, the mistakes many trainers make when cutting calories...
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2816 : Fat Burner Supplements Are a Scam (Here’s Why)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of the Mind Pump Podcast, Sal, Adam, and Justin coach live callers on fitness, training, and nutrition strategies. They open the show discussing why fat burner supplements are mostly a waste of money, the science behind probiotics and gut health, and surprising research around PDE5 inhibitors (like Viagra) and cardiovascular health. They also debate supplements, discuss parenting and teaching kids financial habits, and explore emerging tech like Tesla tunnels in Las Vegas. Later, they coach listeners on training goals after 40, fat loss struggles, bulking vs cutting, and...
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2815: Mark Mastrov Sold a $1.7B Gym Empire… Then Bought It Back
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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2814: If You Want A Lower Body Fat Percentage, Watch This !
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
In this episode of Mind Pump, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down why cutting body fat isn’t always the best strategy; especially for women already around 22% body fat, and explain why building muscle often produces a leaner, healthier physique. They discuss the physiological effects of dieting too lean, including hormonal disruptions, reduced metabolism, and performance declines. The conversation also explores strength gains, muscle memory, recovery, sleep optimization, and the surprising cognitive benefits of creatine. Later, the hosts highlight the impact of good coaching and education in...
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2813: Pilates for Aesthetics? What Actually Builds a Sculpted Body
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
The hosts discuss the growing popularity of Pilates and explain why it can improve movement and stability but isn’t the best tool for building a sculpted physique compared to strength training. They also share stories from family life before diving into a conversation about the risks of people using AI chatbots for companionship and therapy. In the listener Q&A portion, the hosts explain Hyrox competitions, how to adjust training volume when cutting, considerations for training after breast augmentation, and simple strategies for improving pull-ups. The episode blends fitness education,...
info_outlineOnly $99 (2 glucose biosensors, Nutrisense App to map glucose repsonse in real-time)
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Exclusive offer for the Mindpump audience, including a $150 discount.
Most people think building muscle and burning fat comes down to calories, workouts, and discipline.
But what if the real issue is something deeper?
In this episode, we sit down with a Rhett Langley, specializing in metabolic health to break down why your body might not be responding , even when you’re doing everything right.
We cover:
- Why metabolism controls fat loss and muscle gain
- How blood sugar impacts cravings, energy, and performance
- The truth about insulin sensitivity and muscle growth
- Why strength training is one of the most powerful metabolic tools
- How sleep, stress, and lifestyle affect your results more than you think
- The real reason some people struggle to see progress
If you feel stuck, frustrated, or like your body isn’t responding… this episode will change how you look at fitness.
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(00:00) Metabolic Health & Why It Matters
(11:00) The Doctor’s Personal Wake-Up Call
(20:00) Stress, Blood Sugar & Daily Lifestyle Impact
(30:00) Why Muscle Improves Insulin Sensitivity
(40:00) Metabolic Dysfunction & Sexual Health
(50:00) How CGMs Help Change Behavior
(01:00:00) The Biggest Levers: Training & Nutrition
(01:10:00) Why Strength Training Beats Cardio for Metabolism
(01:20:00) Brain Health, Dementia & Blood Sugar
(01:30:00) GLP-1s, Medications & Fat Loss
(01:40:00) Supplements That Actually Work
(01:50:00) How to Fix Your Metabolism Long-Term