2485: How to Make 2025 a Successful Year for Your Fitness Journey

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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: If you’re not building muscle, this is why. (1:39) Kids say the sweetest things. (10:11) The more you give, the more you get. (10:54) The direct correlation between your wife’s happiness and bedtime schedule with your partner. (22:29) Is having a child easier than having a dog? (25:19) The benefits of grass-fed meat for athletes. (38:23) The longest recorded fast. (40:54) Why you should consider changing your cookware. (43:27) The Billy Corgan/Bill Burr connection. (47:10) Can women smell if a man is single? (49:39) Shout out to @socialcapofficial. (52:28) #Quah question #1 – How do you know if a lagging body part isn’t growing because you’re doing too much or because of other factors? (55:46) #Quah question #2 – Is there any real science behind compression shirts, leggings, etc.? (58:47) #Quah question #3 – If you’ve seen the same trainer multiple times at the gym giving poor advice or allowing poor form, would you eventually say something? (1:01:05) #Quah question #4 – I’m 21 years old. What would you tell your 21-year-old self financially, spiritually, physically, and mentally? (1:03:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users will receive 2 lbs. of grass-fed and finished ground beef in every box for the LIFETIME of their subscription + $20 off. ** Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place is having its holiday sale right now! Save over 35% on your order now through January 12. ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1762: Tony Robbins – Life Transforming Breakthroughs in Precision Medicine Couples sleep in sync when wife is satisfied with their marriage The True Story of a Man Who Survived Without Any Food For 382 Days It seems that Billy Corgan's possible half brother Bill Burr had no time for The Smashing Pumpkins Is Justin Trudeau Fidel Castro's Son? - Snopes.com Single people smell different, according to science - Newsweek 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 #1745: How to Pack on Muscle to Your Lagging/Stubborn Body Parts The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins)  Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron)  Instagram Tyler | Finance & Wealth (@socialcapofficial) Instagram Ben Pakulski (@bpakfitness) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram  

Brad Jensen The origin of @thesoberbodybuilder. (1:39) Making amends to those he had harmed. (40:33) At what point did he start believing in himself? (43:34) The importance of his spiritual connection. (45:33) Filling a strong pull to share his story. (49:34) The missing link for most people is to overcome addiction. (53:00) Most people underestimate how much their spiritual health can affect their physical health. (56:15) How becoming sober has made him a better coach. (1:01:55) How his son has changed his life. (1:09:53) Speaking confidence into your kids. (1:14:26) Why sometimes the worst addictions are the ones that are not as destructive. (1:17:50) How you choose to respond is most important. (1:25:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter to win a 4-month, $60K scholarship!  All you have to do is complete the application to register for the scholarship.  Tom and Ben know what it takes to live a life of sobriety that is fruitful and everlasting.  You don’t want to miss this opportunity, so act fast! ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Brad Jensen (@thesoberbodybuilder) Instagram Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Gary Vay-Ner-Chuk (@garyvee) Instagram Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: What would happen if you did 100 squats daily. (2:35) The Di Stefano Annual Post-Thanksgiving workout. (14:05) New traditions. (19:24) Embracing the holiday spirit. (24:38) Crazy cat rescue. (28:45) Salted caramel delights. (34:31) A great/unknown place for a pick-me-up. (36:33) Christian revival. (37:52) The growing trend of politics. (39:33) Deep frying meats. (44:58) The Organifi Starter Kit. (48:07) Shout out to Dr. Mark Harwood. (49:48) #ListenerLive question #1 – At the moment I want to go back to finish my degree and get into sports program strength & conditioning. Is this a good move? Or should I focus on personal training? If you suggest the latter, how do I scale that as a legitimate business? (53:24) #ListenerLive question #2 – I can see my muscles when I’m lifting, however when  I’m not working out, I feel like I have nothing to show for my progress. I guess I’m hard on myself but I was wondering if I’m doing something wrong? (1:11:21) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any advice for someone who has struggled with losing weight their entire life? (1:26:51) #ListenerLive question #4 – I am struggling with the effects of a reverse diet. Should I add in a cardio day, and remove a day of weight training? (1:39:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Up to 35% off + a free gift on orders over $75. If someone subscribes and saves and spends over $75, they receive a free gift FOR LIFE!! (the life of the subscription). ** December Promotion: MAPS Aesthetic | MAPS Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout ** TRUTH Behind BRO-SCIENCE: Their Key to Unlocking the SECRETS of Fitness & Health | Mind Pump 1998 US Sees 22% Surge in Bible Sales Compared to Last Year Dr. Mark Harwood - Creation Visit JOYMODE for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order** Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Course Mind Pump #2390: Should You Become a Personal Trainer? Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2462: How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Mind Pump #2452: The Hidden Hormone That is Disrupting Your Sleep With Dr. Stephen Cabral Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram  

How to Make 2025 a Successful Year for Your Fitness Journey Getting ahead of the New Year’s resolutions. (1:14) The Roadmap on How to Make 2025 a Successful Year for Your Fitness Journey Start with the big goal. (3:16) Make it challenging but realistic Break it down into smaller goals. (9:33) Calculate in “breaks” Use reverse diets and cuts. (17:02) Stick with easily digestible foods Avoid processed foods. (21:53) Use shakes for protein targets Get your programming all laid out for the year. (26:54) Bodybuilding, corrective, strength, conditioning  Set up a backup plan. (30:43) What if you can’t go to the gym? Questions: What supplements should I take? (31:48) Should I hire a coach? (33:09) Is it better to start slow or go for it? (34:54) How would you cut and bulk through the RGB Bundle? (35:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Special Promotion: RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code FIT2025 at checkout! ** Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Final days of Black Friday promotion: This offer will only be valid until December 14! Hurry up and use the code MINDPUMP at checkout for $600 off the Pod 4 Ultra when bundled w/sleep essential bundle (Includes everything you need to pair with your Pod: one Pod Sheet Set (white), one Pod Protector, and two Air Pillows and mattress) ** Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business – Book by Gino Wickman Mind Pump # 2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut Mind Pump # 1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique Mind Pump # 2432: The Truth About Essential Amino Acids with Angelo Keely Mind Pump # 2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting 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: The ONLY 5 exercises you need to do to get jacked! (1:26) One of the BEST pre-workout ways to get a pump. (13:08) Kids say the darndest things. (18:36) The impact of muscle memory. (19:39) Gym fights on the basketball court. (26:02) The miraculous tale of Sarah Whitcher. (29:05) Child fight club. (31:27) Simplifying the tax code. (34:36) Signs of too much caffeine. (38:52) The athletic performance benefits of a good probiotic. (43:14) Shout out to Lioness on Prime Video. (46:07) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I get more leg strength? (47:41) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there any way I could continue going to the gym daily to maintain the mental benefits while still allowing for adequate recovery? (1:05:12) #ListenerLive question #3 – Are there any risks associated with BPC-157? (1:19:23) #ListenerLive question #4 – Regardless of the number on the scale, why does it seem like I'm gaining fat? Should I change my macros? (1:27:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** 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** Cyber Monday Sale is ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code CYBERMONDAY. Sale: Monday, December 2nd and expires on Friday, December 6th. Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV New Hampshire's Sarah Whitcher Meets a Bear in 1783 Texas Teacher Allegedly Encouraged Middle School Students to Fight in Classroom, Told Them to Monitor Door Watch Special Ops: Lioness Season 1 | Prime Video Visit Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order. ** Mind Pump #2135: Barbell Squat Masterclass Mere Christianity – Book by C.S. Lewis Developing the Leader Within You 2.0 Meditations: A New Translation Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram  

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 best gyms have these three things. (1:45) The impact of correctional exercise knowledge for trainers. (12:32) The new Sal and Jessica party. (16:44) The value in chasing the flow state for overall health. (18:42) Instagram teen accounts. (24:38) How Adam incorporated BFR training into his rehab. (27:37) Fun Facts with Justin: HoloTile. (32:42) The importance of creating a culture within a business. (34:20) What kinds of things help ensure professional success as an adult? (36:00) First big purchase from money saved from work. (40:24) The appeal of entrepreneurship. (45:53) The guy’s favorite winter drinks. (50:06) Building confidence in your children. (52:53) The vaccine third rail. (56:28) Shout out to Max Lugavere. (59:12) #Quah question #1 – Do complex carbs help muscle soreness, before a workout? What foods do you recommend for pre-workout? (1:00:52) #Quah question #2 – Will circuit training group classes still be beneficial and muscle building if a person isn't super fit and they still get sore from it? (1:05:29) #Quah question #3 – Will you be sharing more about the outcomes for the GLP1 group you’ve been coaching? I would love to hear more about how it all went! (1:08:25) #Quah question #4 – Any plans to make some sort of online registry for coaches so that listeners can find coaches in their area who listen to Mind Pump? (1:15:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 50% off CES (self-study). Code MPMCESSS at checkout. ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Cyber Monday Sale is ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code CYBERMONDAY. Sale: Monday, December 2nd and expire on Friday, December 6th. Mind Pump # 2140: How to Choose the Best Gym for You Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction Disney Unveils the HoloTile Floor, Inching Us Closer to a Real-Life Holodeck Harvard study, almost 80 years old, has proved that embracing community helps us live longer, and be happier 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 Sore muscles…what does it mean? - Mind Pump Media Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram  

Success Secrets from Badass 8-Figure Entrepreneur Jasmine Star Why she quit law school. (1:07) Chose the unknown. (4:46) Tapping into people’s emotions. (7:32) The biggest mistake people make. (12:02) Trading hours for dollars. (13:52) If they ask, they are willing to pay. (16:53) Content begets content. (20:40) The moment that completely shifted what she was able to do. (21:54) Acting and behaving like a successful entrepreneur. (25:10) Gold-plated grit. (28:56) The big mistakes people make trying to build an online business. (29:52) The work ethic around learning and leveling up. (31:36) The fear of letting people in. (36:20) Specializing is the name of the game. (38:48) Balancing work life and being a mother. (39:33) Living in the cages that we construct for ourselves. (40:52) The only person that stops you is YOU. (42:54) If you don’t have a hater today, you are NOT doing it. (48:20) If you don’t make a move, the move will happen to you. (50:24) Her favorite part about the game of business. (52:42) Her perspective on masterminds. (54:52) She chose a frame for how she wanted to live in the world. (59:11) How is the game changing for her now? (1:01:30) Just DO! (1:04:43) Social curator. (1:05:25) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** Cyber Monday Sale is ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code CYBERMONDAY. Sale: Monday, December 2nd and expire on Friday, December 6th. CreativeLive: Do what you love. Watch Martha | Netflix Official Site The Jasmine Star Show Podcast Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jasmine Star (@jasminestar) Instagram Brené Brown (@brenebrown) Instagram MrBeast (@mrbeast) Instagram Kim Kardashian (@kimkardashian) Instagram Katt Williams (@kattwilliams) Instagram  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you’re not building muscle this is why. (2:06) Improving the health of your skin. (15:58) Speculating on the DOGE impact. (17:26) The conspiracy surrounding the Actor Bahn. (25:26) Adam, future Twitch star? (28:44) The top reasons why you may be waking up in the middle of the night. (35:00) Sal’s snoring issues and marriage maturity. (38:29) Shout out to Silo on Apple TV. (49:30) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you get past feeling like an imposter when starting to train people? (53:06) #ListenerLive question #2 – What is the best way to train when traveling? (1:07:39) #ListenerLive question #3 – What’s the most amount of running you can do without losing muscle? (1:16:19) #ListenerLive question #4 – As a new trainer, how should I approach a client who can’t do anything? (1:27:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off sitewide with code FESTIVE. Ends Thursday, Dec. 5th. ** Cyber Monday Sale is ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code CYBERMONDAY. Sale: Monday, December 2nd and expires on Friday, December 6th. Weight-loss Success Depends on Eating More Protein, Fiber while Limiting Calories, Study Finds Argentina’s monthly inflation drops to 2.7%, the lowest level in 3 years What Are the Alleged Actor Bahn Tunnels in Los Angeles? T-Pain Is Making This Much Per Hour From Livestreaming Watch Silo - Show - Apple TV+ Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Visit NASM for this month’s exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 50% off CES (self-study). Code MPMCESS at checkout. ** Ask Mind Pump Train the Trainer Webinar Series Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2477: Our 10 Favorite MAPS Programs Mind Pump #1845: How to Do Cardio & Not Lose Muscle MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Rhonda Patrick (@foundmyfitness) Instagram  

Your Blueprint for Single-Digit Body Fat There are some things to understand regarding achieving single-digit body fat. (1:36) Your Six Step Blueprint for Single Digit Body Fat #1 – Single-digit body fat mindset. (9:26) #2 - Track everything. (15:50) #3 - Eat more and BUILD (high protein). (17:51) #4 - Cut calories. (24:15) #5 - Reduce training volume. (26:00) #6 - Increase steps. (30:02) Questions: Is it worth it to get to single-digit body fat? (34:12) What are the best high-protein foods for building? (37:18) What are some tips to reduce cravings while cutting? (38:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Entera Skincare 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. ** TRIPLE POINTS for the Black Friday Sale - Ends Dec. 1st! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 30 entries, Program purchase - 15 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 3 entries. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. ** Mind Pump #1840: Eleven Steps to a Single-Digit Body Fat Percentage Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV How Much Training is Necessary to Maintain Strength and Muscle? Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources