2757: When Life Gets Busy, Your Fitness Should Shrink…Not Disappear!

MAPS 15 Symmetry The value of running blocks of unilateral training. (1:07) Balancing the body from right to left. (4:42) Breaking down the components of MAPS 15 Symmetry. (8:40) Using unilateral training as a form of corrective exercise. (13:47) 15 minutes to get back on track after the holidays! (15:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS 15 Symmetry 50% off from Dec. 28-Jan. 3rd 2026. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1790: The Secret to an Attractive & Functional Body Mind Pump #2555: The Muscle-Building Secrets of Unilateral Training Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat. (1:56) Buyer beware: Organic Planet Protein Powders. (26:27) The benefits of creatine for women and a PSA for buyers. (30:35) Getting away from the scale. (38:09) Dark tourism. (43:47) The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt. (48:22) AI ads. (52:17) Rock Recovery Scholarship. (58:01) Black Friday Winners! (59:08) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – My 16-year-old daughter challenged me to a pull-up and chin-up competition. What training tips or techniques do you recommend? (1:00:07) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Ideas, suggestions, tips, on how to begin to make a difference in the health of this community of senior citizens. (1:06:00) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Cardio for heart health and genetics & higher cholesterol. (1:16:32) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Struggling to build muscle without falling back into old mental blocks. (1:33:38) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** 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. ** MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% off from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead Protein Study 2.0 - Clean Label Project Mind Pump #2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine Creatine as a Novel Treatment for Depression in Females Using Methamphetamine: A Pilot Study Association between dietary intake of creatine and female reproductive health: Evidence from NHANES 2017–2020 Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV Massive rock layer beneath Bermuda may explain island's unusual elevation The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt: Mystery of a Forgotten Wonder Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. ** The RIGHT WAY To Do More Pull-Ups (Make Them EASY!) Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining Mind Pump #2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Black Friday Winners! Prize 1: In-Studio Day at Mind Pump HQ Kekoa Mathews Danielle Kepics Derek Jones Zachariah English Christine Sunga Kristin Scully Bethany Zuccaro Rich Stevens Kara Gootee Gena Manley Prize 2: One-Week Stay at the Park City Mind Pump House ($3,000 Value) Christian Wilson Mason Walker Prize 3: Three Months of One-on-One Personal Coaching ($1,890 Value) Jodie Dutra Jason Slater David Houchins Danielle Baker Jason Chacko Prize 4: Three Months of Concierge Coaching ($441 Value) Strati Oktay Lisa Campeau Vanessa West Elena Stan Andrea Powell Amy Venner Cassandra Tidwell Courtney Hessler James McNulty Sandy Habib  

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 MOST Important Factor to Focus on that Changes Everything Else. (1:54) Boosting your creativity and focus with science-backed music. (20:25) Doing a better job of reconnecting with family. (21:32) Pro or anti-sleepover's. (28:32) Kids say and do the darndest things. (37:37) Let's talk about farts. (38:18) What's up with the fog in California?! (46:59) Immoral marketing behavior. (51:32) The Shawn Ryan/Dan Crenshaw beef. (57:33) #Quah question #1 – I know that walking after eating has a lot of upsides. Does pace matter or is it just about the movement & being active? (1:00:02) #Quah question #2 – Is CrossFit doing more harm than good for those folks who are looking for quick weight loss results? (1:02:00) #Quah question #3 – What rules do you usually abide by during the Christmas holidays? 80/20? Do you recommend staying strict to a nutrition plan all the time? How many days can you eat cheat meals over the holidays without taking multiple steps back in your fitness journey? (1:03:58) #Quah question #4 – What is your best advice for creating better discipline and consistency? (1:07:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for up to $400 off the Pod 5 Ultra. The best part is that you still get 30 days to try it at home and return it if you don't like it – – Shipping to many countries worldwide. ** Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Associations between daily physical activity timing and sleep efficiency revealed by explainable machine learning Mind Pump #2518: Five Tips for Amazing Sleep (Listener Coaching) Mind Pump #2742: Can Music Make You Smarter? The Science Behind Brain-Boosting Sound Sniffing your own farts boosts brain power: study | New York Post Operation Sea-Spray - Wikipedia Dan Crenshaw vs Shawn Ryan Intensifies as Congressman 'Threatens Legal Action' 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 # 2737: The ULTIMATE GAINZGIVING (Stay on Track Through The Holidays) | Mind Pump 2737 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram Shawn Ryan Show (@shawnryanshow) Instagram Dan Crenshaw (@dancrenshawtx) Instagram  

When Life Gets Busy, Your Fitness Should Shrink…Not Disappear! The fallacy of the "all or nothing" mentality. (1:36) Ah-ha moments when it comes to the mentality around doing shorter workouts. (6:22) Three general categories of how you use exercise. (10:18) What the data says about this style of exercise programming. (14:11) Consistency is KEY! (20:48) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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 MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Walking 8,000 steps just 1-2 days a week linked to significant health benefits Maintaining Physical Performance: The Minimal Dose of Exercise Needed to Preserve Endurance and Strength Over Time 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 10 Best Breakfast Foods for Lean Gains. (2:52) Elon is playing chess. (18:36) A homerun protein snack. (26:07) This new machine has Sal excited. (28:06) If you can be a collector of anything, what would that be? (30:33) When old styles become the new thing again. (37:45) Hack for parents with teenagers who are getting into strength training. (41:00) How much exercise do you need to KEEP the muscle you've already built? (46:38) Body contouring with red-light therapy. (49:38) It's about people, not money. (55:21) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How to overcome constant muscle fatigue. (57:57) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How to determine the next fitness focus after making significant progress. (1:07:35) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Advice regarding daily protein intake without shakes and scaling unilateral exercises while following MAPS Split. (1:17:02) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Advice and tips you may have for navigating my new endeavor of opening a small boutique personal training studio. (1:28:59) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com  Visit Crisp Power for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP10 for 20% 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! ** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. 0% financing available! ** MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store SpaceX Will IPO in 2026. How Much Is SpaceX Stock Worth? Maintaining Physical Performance: The Minimal Dose of Exercise Needed to Preserve Endurance and Strength Over Time Effects of Red Light LED Therapy on Body Contouring HOME | Stoik Gym Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! 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 Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Jeremy L. Buendia (@jeremy_buendia) Instagram  

MAPS 15 Powerlift The importance of the Big 3. (1:31) Don't fall for the trap of looking like one of these top athletes. (4:10) Who this program is for. (7:58) Breaking down MAPS 15 Powerlift and what you will get following this style of programming. (9:00) Strengthening weak links and achieving PR's. (14:11) The next BIG trend is short/daily workouts. (16:21) Related Links/Products Mentioned MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% half from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. 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! ** Mind Pump Store Justin's Road to 315 Push Press Mind Pump #1152: Why You Should Powerlift Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources  

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Stress is Making You Fat! Here's how and how to fix it. (2:28) The most effective anti-inflammatory. (26:04) Hip thrust king! (28:19) Baby sumo. (31:27) Kids do the darndest things. (34:13) The delicate dance of getting your kids to do things they don't want to do. (36:48) Carnival genetics. (39:24) Effects of ultra-processed foods on kids. (41:32) American culture and consumption. (43:18) The importance of having a healthy microbiome on your skin. (49:42) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How to structure the workout when hitting two or more muscle groups in the same workout. (55:38) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – How do you know when a low HRV score means you actually need to back off training, versus when it's just reflecting daily stress, hormones, or life chaos? (1:04:46) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – How to balance work/life, while trying to be an inspiring entrepreneur. (1:12:15) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – How can I continue to incorporate all of the things I love without losing muscle and strength gains, while also seeking optimal overall health outside of aesthetics (I deal with quite a bit of body dysmorphia)? (1:24:26) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com 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 ** Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Purpose in life and stress: An individual-participant meta-analysis of 16 samples Gratitude enhances health, brings happiness - Harvard Health The importance of friendships in reducing brain responses to stress in adolescents exposed to childhood adversity: a preregistered systematic review Ultra-processed foods threaten brain health in kids and teens, review warns Australia's social media ban for kids under 16 goes into effect 'We fear people will end up in financial trouble.' Americans will spend a record $20 billion via buy-now-pay-later during the holidays. 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 #2469: Compound Before Isolation Lifts are the Best, Except When They're Not (Listener Live Coaching) 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 #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram Christopher M. Naghibi (@chrisnaghibi) Instagram Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram  

Mind Pump Fit Tip: Lift and gain an inch around your butt in 60 days! (2:09) The scary rise of Sextortion. (18:35) Disgraced OnlyFans star. (23:38) The increased awareness around pornography. (25:59) Food engineering. (29:40) The dark side of cannabis. (37:00) Manuka honey to cure wounds and take on inflammation in the body. (42:51) Helpful tips for current and inspiring personal trainers. (44:40) The Mind Pump Butcher Box and what makes heritage pork so good? (53:07) #Quah question #1 – My 10-year-old daughter struggles with the mechanics of a barbell row. What could I replace it with for now? (58:38) #Quah question #2 – Once you've chased strength, focused on how you feel, sleep, libido, and all that's good....but aesthetic has not caught up. What's next? (1:01:38) #Quah question #3 – It's been a while since you spoke about the benefits of full-spectrum CBD. Do you still find benefits based on emerging research, or has it become overhyped? (1:03:18) #Quah question #4 – Is it ok to bounce around programs? Depending on circumstances, I bounce around Muscle Mommy 15, Suspension or Anabolic. (1:04:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Manukora for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Use code MINDPUMP and save up to 31% plus $25 worth of free gifts with the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! ** 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. ** MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2463: Sometimes to Get Leaner You've Got to Eat More (Listener Coaching) Mind Pump #1785: Why Most Women Fail at Developing Their Butt Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras What is Sextortion? - Children and Screens Adult content creator Bonnie Blue to be deported from Bali The Genius Life Podcast: Why You Overeat, Gain Fat, and Lose Muscle (and How to Fix It!) - Sal Di Stefano The Real Story of How Cotton Candy Grapes Are Made What is 'scromiting'? New medical slang divides health experts, cannabis advocates Antibacterial activity of Manuka honey and its components: An overview Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** The #1 Setup Cue For The Barbell And Dumbbell Row Exercise Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Dani Demeter (@mindpumpdani) Instagram Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram  

The Menopause Solution with Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald What was the black box warning? Why was it there? Why is it now gone? (2:09) An interesting symptom of perimenopause. (8:12) Progesterone will change your life! (9:52) The importance of monitoring your thyroid levels and the 10 most common low-thyroid symptoms. (14:20) Testosterone for women. (22:57) Her main issue with primary care doctors. (27:14) The role of peptides in her practice. (30:01) The buy-in. (30:47) Ranking the various applications of testosterone. (33:39) The BIG myths surrounding HRT. (36:03) It's not a business, it's a mission. (40:26) GLP-1s: Incredible tools when used appropriately. (41:40) Normal isn't OPTIMAL. (45:27) The missing element for MOST people. (55:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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) ** MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store FDA to Remove 'Black Box' Warnings From Menopause Hormone Therapy. Here's Why. The WHI Study: How Misinterpretation of Hormone Therapy Data Hurt Women's Health Welcome to the 'menodivorce'. Why women aren't sweating marriage in a sea of hot flashes Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve and Lengthen Women's Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer Mind Pump #2502: Hormone Therapy for Aesthetics With Dr. Lauren Fitzgerald Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This! Muscle Mommy Movement Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram Website Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Peter Attia, M.D. (@peterattiamd) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Guaranteed ways to build muscle. (2:40) The benefits of filtering the water you wash yourself with. (20:24) Living in a toxic world. (23:41) Stern looks. (31:41) Reminiscing on 10 years of Mind Pump. (33:00) Attaching responsibility. (41:07) Speaking identity into your kids. (43:43) Beware of ripping off BIG players. (46:57) Mind Pump Recommends Sean Combs: The Reckoning on Netflix. (49:55) CEO's hot mic blunder. (54:12) Epic Waymo fail! (56:55) AI or human made. (58:02) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – How do I put together a group workout that doesn't suck? (1:03:10) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can you foresee any issues using ChatGPT to provide a protocol of supplementation based on a recent blood test? (1:15:00) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – My problem is that I don't want to eat anymore. Where does the threshold end of me being this is enough food and I don't need to eat anymore? (1:25:51) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – I'm afraid if I don't train every day, I'll get fat. Help me get over this fear. (1:37:18) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com  Visit Jolie for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **For the first time ever, Jolie is offering an exclusive 20% off discount. This is the perfect opportunity to give yourself or someone special a gift that will get used every day and truly transform everyday routines. ** Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout to save up to 35% sitewide now through January 12th. 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! MAPS 15 FORTY PLUS 50% half from Dec. 14-20th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. Mind Pump Store Implications of sleep loss or sleep deprivation on muscle strength: a systematic review Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump # 1230: Surviving & Thriving in a Toxic World With Max Lugavere The Start of Mind Pump | Mini Documentary Fig and Eagle Russian crypto scammer in $500M scheme and his wife dismembered as part of gruesome extortion plot: authorities Watch Sean Combs: The Reckoning | Netflix Official Site Campbell's Cans VP After Hot-Mic Insults Go Public 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 MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Sal Di Stefano's Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV DON'T listen to your body! | Mind Pump 2736 - YouTube Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Max Lugavere (@maxlugavere) Instagram Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumppersonaltraining) Instagram