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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  

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Should You Do Cardio Before or After Weights? The rules when it comes to workout programming. (2:55) Silly social media comments, and making life easier. (22:58) The future of skincare. (28:21) Jump roping is underrated. (31:21) The best "biohack." (33:07) The Great Debate: Should You Sit or Stand When Wiping? (35:57) Your body on TRT. (36:40) Is 'dead internet' around the corner? (44:21) 'Chatboxes' scary tactics. (46:34) Unpopular speech is the only kind that requires protecting. (54:45) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have any tools for measuring the volume of outdoor activities? Or just go based on how they're recovering? (57:49) #ListenerLive question #2 – Would I see better results by doing zero cardio in a bulk, then doing cardio in a cut? (1:11:30) #ListenerLive question #3 – Looking for advice to see if my testosterone is too high? I'm getting conflicting advice, and I don't know who to listen to. (1:25:37) 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 Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1927: Performance Training Secrets from a Top NBA Trainer With Cory Schlesinger Emerging role of exosomes in cancer therapy Sit or stand when wiping IG clip Steroids vs Natural: The Muscle Building Effects Of Steroid Use AI "companions" use emotional tricks to extend chats: Harvard study Parents of 16-year-old sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised on his suicide 12,000 Brits arrested per year over social media posts 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 HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER Visit Transcend for this month's exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** Telehealth Provider • Physician Directed GET YOUR PERSONALIZED TREATMENT PLAN!  Hormone Replacement Therapy, Cognitive Function, Sleep & Fatigue, Athletic Performance and MORE! ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Brian Kula (@kulasportsperformance) Instagram Cory Schlesinger (@schlesstrength) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram  

Follow These 8 Steps to Live to 100 Genetics role and the difference between health-span and longevity. (1:47) Follow These 8 Steps to Live to 100 #1 - Eating a nutrient-dense, whole food diet. (5:26) #2 - Maintaining a healthy body weight. (9:36) #3 - Exercising regularly (moderate intensity). (10:41) #4 - Prioritizing sleep. (14:10) #5 - Managing stress (gain purpose). (15:57) #6 - Fostering strong social connections (church, marriage, kids). (20:00) #7 - No drugs or alcohol. (26:00) #8 - Always learning. (27:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Jolie for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don't like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. ** October Special: MAPS GLP-1 50% off! ** Code GLP50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days The Goldilocks Zone for Exercise: Not Too Little, Not Too Much Mind Pump #1942: Lose Fat, Perform Better & Live Forever With Jason Phillips Massive study uncovers how much exercise is needed to live longer The Importance of Social Connections for Health Longevity The Health Benefits of Strong Relationships - Harvard Health Lifestyle Enrichment in Later Life and Its Association With Dementia Risk From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life – Book by Arthur C. Brooks Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jason Phillips (@realjasonphillips) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram