2721: The Problem With "Science Bros" Fitness Advice

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why you need to be careful when taking "science bros" advice. (3:06) Service makes a HUGE difference. Sal's experience at Disneyland. (17:58) The secret to rapid hair regrowth. (31:56) Caldera Lab's new hair care system. (34:13) Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction. (35:48) Cavities/gum disease and its connection to strokes. (40:50) Adam's brilliant job for kids. (44:40) Mind Pump's Black Friday Sale is live! (51:50) Thanksgiving season is here. (53:10) The most overrated/underrated Thanksgiving dish. (55:10) #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to go about resetting my gut and getting myself back on the right track for longer-term health? (58:19) #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you provide some advice on my lifting progress, specifically concerning muscle loss during a cutting phase? (1:07:11) #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you change up the programs to be a little more lower body focused since my upper body already takes a lot of abuse with my daily life? (1:16:17) #ListenerLive question #4 – Tell me how to improve problem areas when following MAPS 15? Given where I'm at in life, should I try to do a longer program again or continue with MAPS 15? (1:25:33) 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 Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users receive their choice of a whole turkey in their first box, a ham in their first box, or ground beef in every box for the lifetime of their subscription. ** November Black Friday Deals (Nov. 1-15th): Sitewide 60% off. That includes every single MAPS program, bundle, MOD and guide. Enter the raffle now to win HUGE prizes: Bundles give you 10 entries, MAPS program gives you 3 entries, MODs or guides give you 1 entry. For programs go HERE. Enter the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.  Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2665: Why "Science-Based" Lifting Is Killing Your Gains Ask Mind Pump Baldness Breakthrough: Fat Cells Could Be The Secret to Rapid Hair Regrowth Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction Cavities and Gum Disease Could Nearly Double Stroke Risk Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** MP Holistic Health Mind Pump #2615: Identifying Food Sensitivities With Dr. Stephen Cabral Muscle Mommy Movement Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram  

Metabolic Healing vs Fat Loss: Which Comes First? Understanding the importance of your metabolic health, and defining metabolism in a nutshell. (1:58) Defining a "broken metabolism" and how it got that way. (4:09) What it feels like. (18:42) How to "fix" your metabolism. (20:04) What does that then feel like? (28:01) The success is in the setup. (29:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Mind Pump Concierge Coaching Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to save up to 35% sitewide now through January! See why more than a million people have made the switch to Our Place kitchenware. With their 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping, and free returns, you can shop with total confidence. Shop the Our Place Holiday Sale right now! November Black Friday Deals (Nov. 1-15th): Sitewide 60% off. That includes every single MAPS program, bundle, MOD and guide. Enter the raffle now to win HUGE prizes: Bundles give you 10 entries, MAPS program gives you 3 entries, MODs or guides give you 1 entry. For programs go HERE and for bundles go HERE. Enter the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout.  Mind Pump Store Studies Address Muscle Loss Caused By GLP-1 Drugs Mind Pump #2372: Five Steps to a Faster Metabolism Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Mind Pump #2630: Fat Loss & Optimizing the Metabolism With Dr. Ben Bikman Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST data-supported, non-obvious ways that fitness impacts your life in a positive way. (2:08) Putting their heart into their profession. (26:15) Fascinating results from ONLY eating eggs. (28:11) The value of taking digestive enzymes. (36:45) Sports and business savants. (39:08) Burnout rates between men and women. (43:30) Phone innovation. (46:31) The more you tease, the closer you get. (49:46) Reality is being distorted more than ever, and the decline in serial killers. (53:43) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I know when I'm ready to start training others? What would you tell someone like me who's passionate but scared? (1:00:00) #ListenerLive question #2 – How can I regain my explosiveness and power? (1:08:54) #ListenerLive question #3 – Which one (or more) of your programs would you recommend specifically to the beauty industry gals? (1:20:25) #ListenerLive question #4 – Is there a better program that's fit for doing a reverse diet? (1:33:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you'll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. Don't wait—take the first step today. ** Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Why exercise is also good for your sexual health - CNN Examining associations between body appreciation and positive well-being among young adults: A cross-sectional analysis Is exercise more effective than medication for depression and anxiety? Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #2695: How Family Members Enable Their Addict Loved Ones | Rock Recovery Center Harvard medical student ate 720 eggs in a month, then shared the 'fascinating' results Why women are more burned out than men - BBC Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset Elite Trainer Academy – Podcast Mind Pump #1677: The Best Explosive Exercises For Muscle Growth & Fat Loss Mind Pump # 2612: How One Man Lost Over 300 Pounds Without Any Cardio Mind Pump # 2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram Peyton Manning (@peytonmanning) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram Jamie Selzler (@jselzler) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) 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: Does everyone need to train like an athlete? (1:51) How a father's fitness habits impact their sperm. (24:32) We live in such a broken world. (26:45) A barrier to 'doom-scrolling'. (35:28) Will smoking cigarettes become cool again? (37:12) It's sweater weather with Vuori. (44:35) Neck size correlation to hidden heart risks. (47:22) Making meal prep easier with Butcher Box. (48:55) Processed foods' effect on the brain. (51:03) Stay authentic and swear. (53:46) #Quah question #1 – What are the 3 most important things you've learned about the world/or people by working in this industry? (58:50) #Quah question #2 – If you are still progressing in the program, should you still go to the next phase or stay in the same phase until you hit a plateau? (1:04:46) #Quah question #3 – What is a good workout routine for a 36-year-old female to help with osteopenia? (1:07:23) #Quah question #4 – What are the best stretches for sciatic issues? (1:08:56) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** Visit Butcher Box for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** New users receive their choice of a whole turkey in their first box, a ham in their first box, or ground beef in every box for the lifetime of their subscription. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2280: Why Everyone Should Train Like an Athlete Paternal exercise confers endurance capacity to offspring through sperm microRNAs This 6-pound phone case wants to cure your screen addiction — with pain The Hidden Healing Power of Nicotine - Psychology Today Breakthrough from REMspace: First Ever Communication Between People in Dreams DMT: The Spirit Molecule: A Doctor's Revolutionary Research into the Biology of Near-Death and Mystical Experiences  This simple neck measurement might reveal hidden heart risks Eating ultra-processed foods may rewire the brain and drive overeating Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Why NOT to mind your language: People who swear more often are more honest than those who don't  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 #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up Mind Pump #2712: The 5 Biggest Fitness Mistakes Middle-Aged Women Make that Destroy Progress UNLOCK Tight Hips With This Hip Flexor Stretch! Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram  

Jordan Shallow Keeping skin in the game. (2:12) What is pain? How to differentiate it from an injury. (5:50) Pain is a perception. (11:55) Active inference. (24:12) Minimizing the prediction error model. (25:49) Does exercise change your relationship with pain? (30:43) The dualism between the mind and the brain. (40:10) Trying to see things mechanistically. (46:56) "My job is not to be right, but to help people." (49:21) Debunking the idea of being a forever student. (53:36) Thinking faster, not slower. (57:43) His take on adjustments. (59:22) The importance and value of progressive overload. (1:00:37) Why have injury rates in sports increased over the years? (1:05:36) Specific variability. (1:13:08) Athlete savants. (1:16:54) Related Links/Products Mentioned Related Links/Products Mentioned Pre-Script® | Human Performance Education 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 October Special: MAPS GLP-1 is 50% OFF! Use code GLP50 at checkout: Mind Pump Store The Monkey Business Illusion - YouTube Active inference as a theory of sentient behavior - ScienceDirect What Is It Like to Be A Bat - University of Colorado Boulder Is exercise more effective than medication for depression and anxiety? Trends and mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease and hearing impairment: A 20-year perspective Mind Pump #1927: Performance Training Secrets from a Top NBA Trainer With Cory Schlesinger ACL Injury Compilation - YouTube Kim Peek, the Real Rain Man - Psychology Today Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram  

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you fitter than average? The standards for men and women, connected to longevity. (2:51) Advocating for full-body workouts vs. body part splits. (21:43) Best peptide combos with Sal. (31:57) Topical vs. injectable. (34:56) Why is there order and why is there good? (36:58) AI craziness! (39:55) The value of sports for kids. (47:01) Fact-checking Doug. (57:03) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do you know you're overtraining if you don't have the classic symptoms of overtraining? (59:21) #ListenerLive question #2 – Are there any tips you can give my son so he can feel a better connection to the muscle when he trains with hypermobility? (1:09:03) #ListenerLive question #3 – Any help and guidance on how to attack training coming off TRT? (1:21:48) #ListenerLive question #4 – My biggest objective now is to build muscle, specifically in my glutes. What's the best way to transition from a long-term calorie deficit to a maintenance phase? Do you have any specific recommendations to focus on glute development? (1:34:17) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Visit Transcend for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** 15% off your first order, prescribed medication only! Does not include the blood panel or the physician fee. Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE! ** 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. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER Mind Pump #2665: Why "Science-Based" Lifting Is Killing Your Gains BionicM Speeds the Race Toward Powered Prosthetic Legs Mind Pump #2575: Raising Resilient Children With Jen Cohen Mind Pump #2277: The Five Best Sports for Kids Who Would Win? 10 Book Box Set Visit Pre-Alcohol by ZBiotics for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP25 for 15% off first-time purchasers on either one-time purchases, (3, 6, 12-packs) or subscriptions (6, 12-pack) ** Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting Ask Mind Pump Mind Pump Hormones Facebook Private Forum Mind Pump #2707: How to Boost Your Testosterone Naturally Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram James Smith (@smittydiesel)  Instagram Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram  

7 Lies That Destroy Men 7 Lies That Destroy Men. (1:33) #1 - Pornography, what's the big deal? (3:01) #2 - Video games, they're fun. (12:39) #3 - Consumerism. (18:55) #4 - Your value is connected to how much you can earn. (22:07) #5 – Passivity. (26:06) #6 – Alpha male/False masculinity. (30:32) #7 - Chase lots of women. (32:06) Related Links/Products Mentioned Here's How To Break Free From Porn, Restore Intimacy In Your Relationships & Live A Life of Freedom Using The DeepClean™ System. Access to masterclasses on intimacy, purpose, and healthy relationships. A private brotherhood community for daily accountability and support. Visit: https://deepcleancoaching.com/mindpump **Plus, all members who join get MAPS 15 for free . There's a 30-day money-back guarantee, so you've got nothing to lose. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2705: How to Quit Pornography with Sathiya Sam Mind Pump #2132: Six Reasons Men Today are Weak Here's Proof Buying More Stuff Actually Makes You Miserable The Impact on Kids of Dad's Faith and Church Attendance Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian) Instagram  

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Best Exercise Combos for Each Body Part. (2:02) Risk vs reward. (20:00) Nothing builds bone like strength training. (28:39) Defining a hypocrite. (31:39) Comparing a Megalodon to a Great White. (35:23) Planet Fitness is listening to market trends. (42:08) Fall asleep and stay asleep with Brain.fm. (46:47) A wild story involving Al Capone and the Mind Pump Speak Easy. (49:24) Stranger Things is going out with a bang! (53:44) Mind Pump's favorite Crisp Power flavor. (55:17) Reflecting on powerful dad moments and the value of fatherhood. (56:35) #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I be keeping the same weight across the different rep ranges, or should I be increasing? (1:10:36) #ListenerLive question #2 – I want to find that sweet spot to have consistently great lifts. Any advice? (1:22:22) #ListenerLive question #3 – I feel like I'm in a plateau, not really seeing the gains I want to, particularly in my glutes. What would you do from a nutrition standpoint, and see if you had any program ideas? (1:29:49) #ListenerLive question #4 – I want to try to lose some of the excess fat around my waist. Is it time to start cutting calories? (1:41:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: [email protected] Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 10% OFF. Give your snack game a serious upgrade. Crisp Power Protein Pretzels deliver super crunchy and delicious snacks that are up to 28g of protein, low carb, zero sugar and high in fiber! ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Exercise Video Demos – Mind Pump TV Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV The Wild Story Of Al Capone Kidnapping Jazz Legend Fats Waller Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout: 15% off your first order! ** Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges to Build Muscle & Burn Fat Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump #2691: 7 Red Flags That Your Workout Isn't Working (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump #2712: The 5 Biggest Fitness Mistakes Middle-Aged Women Make that Destroy Progress Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dexter "The Blade" Jackson (@mrolympia08) Instagram Denis Roberts (@denis_kokushi) Instagram Benson Pulikkottil MD FACS (@dr.reconnoisseur) Instagram Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) 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: Why is it so hard to be fit and healthy? Find the solution for yourself. (2:08) The value of daydreaming. (24:48) Outsourcing thinking. (26:21) When will every household have a robot? (33:20) Why doing a little more exercise for the average person is better. (37:47) High-quality protein makes a difference. (40:43) Having too much choice is a problem. (44:01) Feel-good product. (49:32) The satiety effects of protein. (50:30) Dance party. (52:44) #Quah question #1 – What is the best way to make sure your form is good when you have no mirrors, no spotter, or trainer to help you? (55:32) #Quah question #2 – What should I look for when choosing a personal trainer? (58:34) #Quah question #3 – What are your top 3 recommended rotational moves for someone who mostly does bodybuilder-type training? (1:01:50) #Quah question #4 – Is fitness a viable career in today's climate, or are you forced to be an influencer if you want any remote clients? (1:06:00) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for buy one, get one 50% off for new customers, and 20% cash back for returning customers! ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1445: Eight Golden Rules of Health & Fitness Why Daydreaming Is Actually Great for Your Brain Irresistible: The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked – Book by Adam Alter California becomes first state to regulate AI companion chatbots | TechCrunch Shopify and OpenAI bring commerce to ChatGPT Figure 03 might be the home robot that changes everything – if it ever goes on sale Exercising more than recommended could lengthen life, study suggests | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health 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 The TOP Traits of What Makes A Successful Personal Trainer 5 Characteristics of a Quality Personal Trainer Add Windmills to Your Workout to Increase Your Deadlift Strength – Mind Pump TV Elite Trainer Academy – Podcast Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram  

The 5 Biggest Fitness Mistakes Middle-Aged Women Make that Destroy Progress This can be a difficult demographic to train. (1:23) The 5 Biggest Fitness Mistakes Middle-Aged Women Make that Destroy Progress #1 - Not prioritizing lifting. (4:43) #2 – Doing too much cardio. (12:16) #3 - Eating too little. (18:28) #4 - Not eating enough protein. (23:41) #5 - Not managing stress. (25:26) Bonus: Alcohol. (28:49) Related Links/Products Mentioned Muscle Mommy Movement 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 Store Mind Pump # 2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle Mind Pump # 2447: The Keys to Visceral Fat Loss & Muscle Gain With Dr. Tyna Moore Mind Pump # 2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Mind Pump # 2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy Mind Pump # 2445: Women, You Will Never Lose Belly Fat Unless You Do These 5 Things Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram   Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram