Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

By: Sal Di Stefano Adam Schafer Justin Andrews Doug Egge
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  • MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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Episodes
  • 2523: Instead of Trying to Lose Weight, Do THIS (Listener Coaching)

    2523: Instead of Trying to Lose Weight, Do THIS (Listener Coaching)
    Jan 31 2025
    Mind Pump Fit Tip: STOP trying to lose 20lbs in 30 days! Do THIS instead. (1:55) Why it’s not just about body fat percentage, but the QUALITY of that muscle. (16:13) Mind Pump’s core message to their audience. (23:05) The hallmark of mental health issues. (28:52) Personal takeaways from the Erica Komisar episode. (32:12) A milestone win with your teenage kid. (41:06) LMNT gives back to firefighters and people affected by the LA fires. (43:39) Elon is an odd bird. (45:36) Mind Pump goes down the third rail. (47:12) Breaking down the announced Stargate AI Project. (49:34) Need to improve your sleep? Try THIS! (54:01) Netflix’s next BIG move. (55:20) #Quah question #1 – Do you have any dietary tips for a couple with opposite goals? For example, one wants to bulk, the other wants to lean out. What are some of the best strategies to help both individuals meet their goals? (59:20) #Quah question #2 – How do I get my husband to be more adamant about taking care of his body (i.e. being more active and eating more protein/veggies) without him rebelling? We want a baby and I’m trying to make him realize his health is important too. (1:01:35) #Quah question #3 – How do you deal with a client whom you genuinely can’t stand to be around, but you can’t cut them because you’re trying to build a schedule? (1:07:20) #Quah question #4 – Why doesn't Mind Pump recommend MAPS Anabolic Advanced? I’ve only ever heard you recommend Anabolic. Is it an inferior program in the grand scheme of MAPS programs to follow? (1:15:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. Starting tomorrow, 01/31/25 - 02/03/25 - Free Organifi sleep & Fun sized Happy Drops w/ orders over $40. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump # 2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Fatty muscles raise the risk of serious heart disease regardless of overall body weight Mind Pump #2512: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts Fire at battery plant in Moss Landing, California, forces evacuation What Is Stargate? Trump's $500 Billion AI Project Explained WWE 'Raw' moving to Netflix in shocking deal worth over $5 billion Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Mind Pump # 2152: How to Convince Friends & Family to Work Out Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Train the Trainer Webinar Series Mind Pump #2015: How to Apply Advanced Training Techniques to Build More Muscle Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Erica Komisar, LCSW (@ericakomisar) Instagram
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • 2522: Athletic Training Secrets With Alex Whitehair

    2522: Athletic Training Secrets With Alex Whitehair
    Jan 30 2025

    Athletic Training Secrets with Alex Whitehair

    • His background in the fitness and training space. (1:57)

    • Where did he get his inspiration? (6:32)

    • Translating application to action. (7:41)

    • How he assesses an athlete. (12:48)

    • The challenge of working with an athlete and not disrupting their timing or technique. (15:21)

    • How athletes are SO different from sport to sport. (18:16)

    • The difficulty in communicating recovery to his athletes. (20:23)

    • The various training modalities and how he would use them. (21:25)

    • Why if you’re going to add in one area, you need to dial back in another area. (24:10)

    • Risk vs reward. (27:03)

    • Why training cycles are important. (29:17)

    • The tools he uses and why. (33:05)

    • Exercises with the most value. (35:08)

    • A sports connoisseur. (42:43)

    • The most difficult athlete to train. (43:54)

    • Proud athlete comeback story. (48:29)

    • Lessons learned from Bruce Lee’s training. (52:31)

    • How he uses isometrics with his athletes. (58:09)

    • The differences between training men and women. (59:48)

    • Plyometrics AREN’T meant for conditioning. (1:03:37)

    • What does his business model look like? (1:10:00)

    • Downsides of building a business on social media. (1:11:19)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout**

    • January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! **

    • Fundamentals of Biomechanics

    • Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly)

    • Padres' Tommy Pham settles strip club lawsuit, working to get strength back from stabbing

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned

    • Alex Whitehair (@realgame.athletics) Instagram

    • Website

    • Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 2521: Doing THIS Can Reduce Your Risk of Depression & Early Death (Listener Live Coaching)

    2521: Doing THIS Can Reduce Your Risk of Depression & Early Death (Listener Live Coaching)
    Jan 29 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach 3 Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Would you like to live longer, have fewer strokes and heart attacks, have a lower chance of becoming depressed, be less likely to have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and more likely to survive cancer for a longer period, survive a major operation more often…DO THIS! (2:50) It’s wedding season! Get decked out in State & Liberty. (15:43) Thoughts on getting married at a younger age. (21:30) Grip strength standards for men & women. (26:58) The compounded effects of being without your phone. (32:29) Homemade jerky. (40:22) Presidents net worth before and after taking office. (42:45) The history of Presidential pardons. (45:50) AI training in sports. (51:08) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I fix the hip pain I feel when lying on a flat bench? (58:34) #ListenerLive question #2 – Have you ever met a real-life intuitive eater? (1:04:06) #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I gain strength and increase in weights and reps without gaining muscle mass? (1:14:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Mention Mind Pump when you do a consultation to get the free $100 gift card + free outfit if you go with us! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef, or salmon in every box for a year + use code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Wedded bliss: Married people are less likely to be depressed, 7-country analysis suggests Marriage Reduces the Risk of Developing an Alcohol Use Disorder HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER Mind Pump #1895: Eight Hacks for an Insanely Strong Grip Colchester students give up smartphones for 21 days in experiment Chart Shows Net Worth of US Presidents Before and After Office How virtual reality is training one of the NFL's newest stars Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump How To PROPERLY Do The Bird Dog Exercise – YouTube Mind Pump #2516: Flat Bench Vs. Incline Bench… Which Builds a Better Chest? Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #1305: Five Steps to Intuitive Eating Mind Pump #2442: How Strong Should You Be? The Fastest Way to Get Bigger & Stronger at the Same Time Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Jayden Daniels (@thatkidjayden) Instagram
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    1 hr and 33 mins

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best fitness podcast out there

entertaining, positive, affluent, and very informative. if you don't know sal Adam Doug and Justin, and you're into fitness, being a dad, being a good human, you need to give these guys a listen. superb fitness information too!

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Always great content

I look forward to each episode. Great information and content on strength training and nutrion.

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Great Podcast!

One of my favorite pod cast. Lots of great info, fact checked, humor and guys that are willing to admit when they are wrong, brag when they are right. But most of all, an overall great listen. Always makes my mornings a little bit easier. Now if I would just follow their advise.......

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No-bullshit fitness show that's very entertaining!

I can't believe no one has written a review yet, but this is a great podcast. The 3 hosts have decades of personal training experience, and they make fitness very easy to understand. I highly recommend!!

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Favorite podcast of all time is on audible?!

I’ve been listening to Mind Pump almost every day now for 2 years on Spotify. I searched Sal’s name in audible for his new book and was surprised to see the podcast here! Figured I had to write a review here.
These guys have kept me entertained and learning something new every day. This is literally the only podcast I haven’t gotten tired of after a while. My husband and I have several of their programs. I utilize their calculators and YouTube channel and other free content weekly. You won’t regret giving them a listen

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Always great

Great information, always easy to understand. Makes me laugh out loud . Keep up the good work

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so relatable

thank you for teaching me what the processed meat industry is up to.

listening to the young lady on the call was like listening to myself. I am so thankful you all are sharing this message to pull back in cases like hers (and mine). My body changed for the better once I pulled running from my stenuous routine already. My trainer was telling me I was doing too much. I, like the caller, need movement daily for my mental health and have found body weight exercised to be a game changer. thanks for sharing.

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politics disguised as workout podcast

Tuned in after hearing one of the guys in another podcast, he sounded interesting. Unfortunately they lean hard into conspiracy theories about everything from raw milk to vaccines to Bill Gates, and that was just listening to a few. Not what I want in a workout podcast.

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not related at all to title

2133 episode I listened to had nearly nothing to do with "building abs" and "ideal body". aside from a couple product plugs this podcast was nearly worthless for anything health related. 55 minutes in gave some very basic core training tips & a Q/A from emails

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