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: The Surprising Benefits of Gaining Body Fat. (2:27) How Adam is supplementing EAA's to get the benefits of a high-protein diet. (18:17) Trainer wisdom. (24:13) Rocky Marciano's RELENTLESS training routine. (35:53) Silly things we did without tech. (41:32) Is creativity lost with the youth? (45:27) A scary lie women are fed. (49:14) High-protein snacks that taste GREAT! (56:43) #Quah question #1 – Do you guys have any thoughts on "butt-wink" when squatting? I've heard there's not a real concern. (59:40) #Quah question #2 – Should rest periods strictly be measured by time, or can heart rate be a gauge as well? (1:05:00) #Quah question #3 – Will taking creatine with or close to the consumption of caffeine make it ineffective? (1:07:15) #Quah question #4 – The front of my hips are perpetually sore lately. I foam roll and stretch (not as much as I should). Any other tips to help? (1:10:20) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get 20% off Kion at getkion.com/mindpump Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2664: Why Gaining Body Fat May be the Key to Getting the Results You Want & More (Listener Live Coaching) Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2432: The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely The STORY They're Telling You Is A Lie | Dr Jordan Peterson & Mind Pump 2217 Rocky Marciano's Training Routine (24-Hour Breakdown) Rise of the SHEconomy | Morgan Stanley Gen Z's Radical Role Reversal: Women Want Careers, Men Want Children Visit Fatty15 for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit with code MINDPUMP ** Mind Pump #2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Peterson (@jordan.b.peterson) Instagram

How to Stay on Track without Cooking or Meal Prepping (DoorDash Diet) It's possible to get in shape if you know what you are doing. (1:52) Meal prepping is best, but CONVENIENCE is a real value. (3:10) General Rules on How to Stay on Track without Cooking or Meal Prepping. (6:35) #1 – Prioritize protein. (7:00) #2 – Overestimate the calories. (10:18) #3 – Avoid fried foods, sugar, and carb-centric meals. (12:09) #4 – Put sauces on the side. (16:29) #5 – Think about order AHEAD of time. (18:06) #6 – GOOD options. (19:48) #7 – Mind Pump DoorDash Diet Guide! (21:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Unlock sharper focus and support long-term brain health with Ketone-IQ—clean brain fuel for deep work, mental clarity, and sustained energy with no crash. Get 30% off your subscription, plus a free gift with your second shipment at https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump # 2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle FREE MP DoorDash Guide Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources   

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Become a Bodybuilder AND Run a Marathon! Here is How. (3:05) Red-light therapy for muscle gains! (26:48) Bathroom habits. (31:28) Daycare fraud. (34:12) ADHD drugs don't work the way we thought. (37:22) Video games and technology, the ultimate babysitter. (40:28) A not-so-known supplement for heart health. (45:23) Full-body MRI scan results. (46:25) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Looking for training and diet advice going into the New Year. (54:42) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – What does long term "maintenance" look like? (1:03:46) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Wanting to find a balance between gaining strength, building my endurance, and losing stubborn belly fat. (1:19:32) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Needing some guidance and help on breaking an exercise addiction and overeating fear. (1:39:09) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com  Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users receive their choice of NY Strip, Ribeye, or Filet Mignon in every box for a year. ** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. 0% financing available! ** January Promotion: Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout for 50% off the following programs: MAPS Starter, Transform, Anabolic, and Performance! Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2585: How to Become the Ultimate Hybrid Athlete Effects of Light-Emitting Diode Therapy on Muscle Hypertrophy, Gene Expression, Performance, Damage, and Delayed-Onset Muscle Soreness Case-control Study with a Pair of Identical Twins What the MN Star Tribune found at day cares in viral video ADHD drugs don't work the way we thought | ScienceDaily Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter TikTok, Instagram Reels, And Shorts May Be Rewiring Your Brain, Study Warns New Study Reveals: High-Dose Supplement Shrinks Arterial Plaque by 36% Nattokinase benefits, dosage, and side effects - Examine Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code 20MINDPUMP for 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. ** Mind Pump #2763: Eat as Much as You Want, but Don't Get Fat (JUST follow these 2 rules) Mind Pump #1435: How to Kick Your Sugar Addiction in 5 Simple Steps Mind Pump #2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy 7-Day Overtraining Rescue Guide | Free by Mind Pump Media Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

Prediction on flow of gym traffic for 2026. (1:32) The Ozempic weight-loss strategy. (4:51) Biggest bang for your buck style of training. (8:17) The #1 reason most people fail on their New Year's resolutions. (9:59) How much strength training is required? (11:14) Priming vs. warm-up. (14:45) The value of the stability ball for beginners. (18:23) How do I measure progress? (21:46) The importance of daily movement. (24:24) What fat loss looks like with strength training. (28:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: MAPS Starter 50% off! **Code NEWYEAR50 at checkout. ** Get a free Sample Pack of LMNT's most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase! As always, LMNT offers no-questions-asked refunds on all orders. The 8-count LMNT Sample Pack doubles down on our most popular flavors: Citrus Salt, Raspberry Salt, Watermelon Salt, and Orange Salt (2 stick packs of each flavor): Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Mind Pump #2761: 5 Ways to Predict Mortality (NO BLOOD TEST REQUIRED) Mind Pump #1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health Maintaining Physical Performance: The Minimal Dose of Exercise Needed to Preserve Endurance and Strength Over Time Mind Pump #2757: When Life Gets Busy, Your Fitness Should Shrink…Not Disappear! Mind Pump #1530: Why Warm-Ups Are a Waste of Time The Wall Test | Mind Pump TV 90/90 to Pigeon Pose Hip Stretch Progression – YouTube Mind Pump #1287: Why the Stability Ball Belongs in Your Workout Routine Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Mind Pump # 2545: Transform Your Body in 90 Days Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Simple Ways to Accelerate Fat Loss FAST! (2:16) AI is a TERRIBLE coach or trainer and the value of human connection. (25:26) Shout out to Caldera! (46:30) Shout out to Gabrielle Lyon and the Forever Strong Experience. (48:47) How long should the average person spend in the gym? (51:48) Success is NOT just about making money. (57:50) Higher doses of creatine can erase the measurable effects of sleep deprivation. (1:03:44) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Why is my HRV low despite tracking macros, adjusting training, and managing stress while aiming to lose weight and body fat? (1:06:44) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How to determine what weight to lift when not using percentages based on your 1-rep max. (1:18:20) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How can I balance giving God the glory for training others while also having the desire to be financially successful with it? (1:26:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP Buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! ** MAPS 15 Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store How to Undulate Your Calories for Faster Weight Loss & an Improved Metabolism Carb Cycling: A Good Way To Lose Fat? – Mind Pump Blog The Benefits Of Carb Cycling – Mind Pump Show Attend the Forever Strong Experience, a free virtual event created and hosted by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on January 10! Sign up here: https://drgabriellelyon.com/forever-strong-exeperience/  Mind Pump #2757: When Life Gets Busy, Your Fitness Should Shrink…Not Disappear! Watch Elway | Netflix Official Site Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** Mind Pump #2250: How Eating More Can Make You Leaner (& How Eating Less Can Make You Fatter) How to Choose the Correct Weight for a Lift - YouTube Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned IFBB PRO Johnny Sebastian (@_johnnysebastian) Instagram Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Jay Campbell (@jaycampbell333) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift)  Instagram