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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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.comCopyright 2017+ Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 2604: The 5 Most Effective Ways to Achieve a Calorie Deficit & More (Listener Live Coaching)
    May 24 2025

    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

    • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 MOST effective ways to achieve a calorie deficit. (2:11)

    • The Mind Pump Butcher Box is here! (25:43)

    • The power of the placebo effect. (28:26)

    • I want to believe. (34:37)

    • The most motivating thing you can see in the gym. (37:24)

    • Are you retired? (39:38)

    • Baby AI. (45:54)

    • Social contagion is a REAL thing. (47:31)

    • The positive feedback loop of Brain.fm. (49:59)

    • #ListenerLive question #1 – Why would I need to change up my workout? (54:26)

    • #ListenerLive question #2 – When do you know if your cut is not working? (1:01:08)

    • #ListenerLive question #3 – Why would more movement and lower calorie intake cause a stall and an increase? (1:12:30)

    • #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I get calories in when I don’t have the appetite? (1:25:19)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

    • Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** For a limited time, new Butcher Box members who sign up through Mind Pump will receive: $20 OFF their first box, free chicken breast, ground beef, OR salmon in every box for a whole year! A curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork, just great meat. **

    • Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. **

    • Train the Trainer Webinar Series

    • May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout **

    • Mind Pump # 2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days

    • Mind Pump Group Coaching

    • The Problem of Placebo Responses in Clinical Trials

    • Mind Movies - Positive Daily Affirmations & Digital Vision Boards

    • 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 #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining

    • Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting

    • Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut

    • Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This!

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    People Mentioned

    • Josh Nickerson (@mindpumpjosh) Instagram

    • Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram

    • Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • 2603: Muscle-Building Showdown!…Barbells vs. Dumbbells vs. Machines & More (Listener Coaching)
    May 23 2025
    • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Muscle-building showdown…Barbells vs. dumbbells vs. machines. Which ones are best? Worst? (1:41)

    • The Shilajit market is EXPLODING on social media. (31:05)

    • Hungary’s answer to depopulation. (36:37)

    • Mind Pump Recommends: Untold: The Liver King on Netflix. (42:43)

    • Favorite LMNT sparkling flavors. (53:44)

    • #Quah question #1 – Is it possible to specifically target the individual heads of the triceps? I am seeing growth in the lateral heads, but very minimal in the long heads. (57:26)

    • #Quah question #2 – How do you stay motivated in a program when there is an exercise that you hate doing? For example, I despise Turkish Get Ups to the point that I don't even want to do MAPS 15 Minutes. (1:01:40)

    • #Quah question #3 – I've been told collagen is an incomplete protein. Does your body utilize it the same way it would whey or pea protein? Does it count towards your macros the same as a “whole” protein? (1:05:03)

    • #Quah question #4 – How do you train with osteopenia that is the result of overtraining and undereating? (1:07:16)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Train the Trainer Webinar Series

    • Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off**

    • 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

    • May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout **

    • Mind Pump #2455: The 5 Gym Machines You Need to Stop Using ASAP

    • Clinical evaluation of purified Shilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers

    • Shilajit Extract May Upregulate Genes Responsible for Collagen Synthesis

    • 'Baby machines': eastern Europe's answer to depopulation

    • Watch Untold: The Liver King | Netflix Official Site

    • The Primal Connection: Follow Your Genetic Blueprint to Health and Happiness – Book by Mark Sisson

    • Mind Pump #645: How to Become a YouTube Celebrity with Brandon Carter & Connor Murphy

    • Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. **

    • Build Your Triceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV

    • Build Your Biceps with Angles – Mind Pump TV

    • Mind Pump #1547: The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    People Mentioned

    • Drew Canole (@drewcanole) Instagram

    • Liver King (@liverking) Instagram

    • Connor Murphy (@connormurphyofficial) Instagram

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • 2602: The Top Meats, Fruits & Veggies for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss
    May 22 2025

    The Top Meats, Fruits, and Veggies for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss

    • Important context to consider when making this list. (1:04)

    • Meat (3:20)

    • Beef.

    • Chicken thighs.

    • Wild-caught salmon.

    • Lamb.

    • Fruit (14:32)

    • Bananas.

    • Blueberries.

    • Apples.

    • Veggies (22:18)

    • Sweet potato.

    • Beets.

    • Broccoli.

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. **

    • May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout **

    • Mind Pump #1605: How to Get Jacked on a Budget

    • Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle

    • Conjugated Linoleic Acid benefits, dosage, and side effects

    • Apple consumption is associated with a distinctive microbiota, proteomics and metabolomics profile in the gut of Dawley Sprague rats fed a high-fat diet

    • Beetroot Juice for Strength Gains: It’s not just for Endurance Athletes!

    • Broccoli and other cruciferous veggies can significantly lower cancer risks

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

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    29 mins

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