Episodes

  • 2626: Five Weird & Cool Gym Facts

    2626: Five Weird & Cool Gym Facts
    Jun 25 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 weird and cool gym facts. (2:05) Busting the myths surrounding upright rows. (25:17) The real art of being a smart trainer and getting back to customer obsession. (29:59) Fun Facts with Justin: The Capybara. (43:13) Caldera before and after’s. (46:01) How temperature affects your sleep. (48:49) Big guy in a small plane chair. (51:00) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (55:56) #ListenerLive question #1 – I'm getting very incremental results with MAPS 15. What am I doing wrong? (56:43) #ListenerLive question #2 – What adverse effects does TRT have? (1:11:35) #ListenerLive question #3 – My downfall has been staying consistent with my diet & workouts. Any advice or a plan to break this relationship? (1:25:45) #ListenerLive question #4 – I’ve been frustrated and feeling lost in the last 5-6 months, and I do not know where to go from here in terms of my lifting and how to progress with any lifts without causing injury. Please help! (1:45:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order of their best products. ** Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Use the code MINDPUMP to get $350 off your very own 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. ** June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #1735: Worst Fitness Myths That Keep People Out of Gyms The 3 Best Ways to Grow Massive Shoulders! | MP Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Mind Pump #2612: How One Man Lost Over 300 Pounds Without Any Cardio 13 Surprising Capybara Facts Effects of thermal environment on sleep and circadian rhythm Eight Sleep Pod Leads to Improved Sleep Quality Mind Pump Personal Training – Apply today! Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout: 15% off your first order! ** Mind Pump #2380: Six Huge TRT Mistakes Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Ask Mind Pump Mind Pump #2220: How to Stay Consistent With Your Workouts Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts For Bulking & Cutting Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Mind Pump | Ann Svogun (@mindpumpann) Instagram Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram Jamie Selzler (@jselzler) Instagram Marcelo (@mindpumpmarcelo) Instagram Kyle P (@mindpumpkyle) Instagram Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • 2625: Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson

    2625: Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson
    Jun 23 2025

    Fitness Secrets from Military Veteran & Celebrity Trainer Aaron Williamson

    • The catalyst for joining the Marine Corps. (1:51)

    • His traumatic childhood. (4:44)

    • As a team, you are only as strong as your weakest link. (7:43)

    • His most humble duty. (11:00)

    • His time working at the Pentagon. (16:13)

    • There is no safe space from a rocket. (19:17)

    • Fighting for his life mentally. (21:38)

    • His Hollywood destiny. (23:57)

    • The COVID impact on his life. (31:14)

    • His stellate ganglion block experience. (34:40)

    • The importance and value of getting your bloodwork done. (40:52)

    • Being a walking billboard for how healthy you can be and evolve, no matter what your age is. (48:06)

    • His business backfired with Andy Elliott. (49:08)

    • His social impact. (1:00:06)

    • The future of fitness, Katalyst. (1:03:53)

    • Favorite Hollywood/celebrity memory. (1:08:55)

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    • Stellate Ganglion Block: What It Is, Uses, Side Effects & Risks

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    • KATALYST - Strength Beyond Limits with EMS Technology

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    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned

    • 𝐀𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐍 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐌𝐒𝐎𝐍 (@aaronvwilliamson) Instagram

    • Website

    • Doc Shauna Springer (@docshaunaspringer) Instagram

    • Adeel Khan, MD (@dr.akhan) Instagram

    • Andy Elliott (@officialandyelliott) Instagram

    • Ballerbusters (@ballerbusters) Instagram
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 2624: Three Food Additives That Are Killing Your Health & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2624: Three Food Additives That Are Killing Your Health & More (Listener Live Coaching)
    Jun 21 2025

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

    • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 3 food additives that are killing your health. (2:13)

    • Plugged vs unplugged. (26:10)

    • Sal’s talk at the Peptide World Congress. (36:07)

    • The effects of Acetaldehyde on the gut. (38:40)

    • How family members can hinder one’s recovery. (41:38)

    • Two words to define each decade of life. (47:13)

    • Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (1:00:21)

    • #ListenerLive question #1 – Is there anyone here with experience, either having been injured or having helped people recover from this type of ongoing trauma? (1:01:36)

    • #ListenerLive question #2 – What program would you guys recommend for teenagers? (1:12:23)

    • #ListenerLive question #3 – Am I correct to allow my core to be such a limiting factor when doing squats, or is my fear the real culprit? (1:27:38)

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

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    • Scientist’s Study Led FDA to Ban Red No. 3 Food Dye. Yet He Says It Is Safe

    • Distinct Gut Microbiota Signatures in Mice Treated with Commonly Used Food Preservatives

    • Processed meat and colorectal cancer: a review of epidemiologic and experimental evidence

    • Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

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    • MAPS Prime Pro Webinar

    • The Dunphy Squat | At Home Squat Variation – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    People Mentioned

    • Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram

    • Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram

    • Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • 2623: Five Weird Signs Your Heart is Unhealthy & More (Listener Coaching)

    2623: Five Weird Signs Your Heart is Unhealthy & More (Listener Coaching)
    Jun 20 2025
    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: 5 weird signs your heart is unhealthy. (1:33) Probiotics for fat loss. (24:02) Fun Facts with Justin: The platypus. (25:51) Kids say the darndest things. (29:05) A pop. (34:45) Pirate hunting cruises. (42:37) Stuff that irritates the guys in the fitness space. (45:08) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (52:05) #Quah question #1 – I'm a 35-year-old father with 2 young children. How do I know when to push strength or focus on controlling the weight? I want to build muscle, stay strong, and get stronger, but I do not want to injure myself either, so I can't lift? (53:59) #Quah question #2 – When doing sumo deadlifts, deadlifts, RDLs am I progressing too quickly with the weight, because my legs can take it, but my SI Joint gets achy. Or is there something else at play? (59:00) #Quah question #3 – Is there such a thing as squatting too deep? I’ve heard of “Butt Wink” but I’m not sure if that is actually something to worry about. (1:01:07) #Quah question #4 – What’s the number #1 piece of advice you would give to a personal training studio wanting to grow and look for good trainers? (1:04:05) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** 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** Special MAPS Longevity Launch: ** Code 50LONG for $50 off, now $97 (regularly $147). Bonuses: Forum access for a year ($97), Post-Launch Kickoff Zoom call ($97). Expires on 6/22 (30-day money-back guarantee). ** June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Silent Heart Attack: Signs, Symptoms & Recovery Beetroot juice increase nitric oxide metabolites in both men and women regardless of body mass The combined effects of probiotics and restricted calorie diet on the anthropometric indices, eating behavior, and hormone levels of obese women with food addiction : a randomized clinical trial Evaluating probiotic efcacy on weight loss in adults with overweight through a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial The Weird Way Platypuses Feed Their Babies Timbaland Announces New AI Entertainment Company Paying Money to Murder: Russian Luxury Yachts Offer Pirate Hunting Cruises Internal Focus of Attention did Not Change Muscle Activation and the Rate of Perceived Exertion in Bench Press Exercise in Successive Training Sessions Mind Pump Personal Training – Apply today! Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** Mind Pump # 1535: Should You Squat Below Parallel? MAPS Prime Pro Webinar 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 Shawn Stevenson (@shawnmodel) Instagram Andrew Huberman, Ph.D. (@hubermanlab) Instagram
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 2622: Why Biohacking Sucks for Longevity

    2622: Why Biohacking Sucks for Longevity
    Jun 19 2025

    Why Biohacking Sucks for Longevity

    • Defining Biohacking. (0:59)

    • The Top 3 Categories that Biohackers Like to Focus On. (4:41)

    • #1 - Wearable devices. (5:30)

    • #2 - Nootropics. (13:32)

    • #3 – NAD. (17:23)

    • What to do instead:

    • Eat only whole foods. (19:27)

    • Get good sleep. (26:39)

    • Walk daily. (33:08)

    • Lift weights. (39:04)

    • Find a way to serve, give or teach. (43:43)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Special MAPS Longevity Launch: ** Code 50LONG for $50 off, now $97 (regularly $147). Bonuses: Forum access for a year ($97), Post-Launch Kickoff Zoom call ($97). Expires on 6/22 (30-day money-back guarantee). **

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    • Calorie labels on menus don't change eating habits, study shows

    • Loneliness has same risk as smoking for heart disease

    • Mind Pump # 2497: The Amazing & Weird Side Effects of Creatine

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

    • Mind Pump # 2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly)

    • Walking 8,000 steps just 1-2 days a week linked to significant health benefits

    • Study Shows That Just One Training Session a Week Can Prevent Loss of Muscle Mass and Strength

    • Mind Pump # 2612: How One Man Lost Over 300 Pounds Without Any Cardio

    • Are religious people happier, healthier? | Pew Research Center

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    People Mentioned

    • Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram

    • Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram

    • Jamie Selzler (@jselzler) Instagram

    • Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram
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    51 mins
  • 2621: Top 5 Most Controversial Fitness & Diet Tips & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2621: Top 5 Most Controversial Fitness & Diet Tips & More (Listener Live Coaching)
    Jun 18 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 most controversial fitness & diet tips. (2:01) Striking trends in strength training. (25:34) Mind Pump Recommends Cabrini on Prime Video. (30:38) Alex Hormozi’s building business for strangers. (35:23) You may never want to chew gum again! (36:44) Most iconic sitcom characters. (43:50) Cutting out the iPad. (47:33) Lesser-known cannabinoids and their effect on the body. (51:35) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (54:08) #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I try to cut to get to a lower weight class or should I bulk, build more strength, and go up in the weight class? (56:24) #ListenerLive question #2 – Am I doing myself any harm by extending your MAPS Powerlift program to a 9–10-day program? (1:03:56) #ListenerLive question #3 – If I'm structuring my coaching business completely remotely, how could I incorporate some sort of assessment into a virtual session? (1:08:30) #ListenerLive question #4 – Which medical specialty would allow me to help people the way you guys have disrupted the fitness industry? (1:21:16) 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! ** Available for a limited time, a curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork! ButcherBox 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! ** Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** Special MAPS Longevity Launch ** Code 50LONG for $50 off for launch price $97 ($147 retail). Bonuses: Forum access for a year $97, Post Launch Kick off Zoom call $97, Expires on 6/22 (30 Day money back guarantee). ** June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2405: The 5 Intermittent Fasting Mistakes Causing Weight Gain Mind Pump #1697: HIIT Training Doesn’t Work (Unless You Follow These Steps) Mind Pump #987: The Ketogenic Diet is Making You Fat The 2023 IHRSA Global Report - Health & Fitness Association Cabrini (2024) - IMDb Paramount+ | MOBLAND Building Businesses for Strangers – Alex Hormozi Chewing Gum Releases Hundreds of Microplastics In Your Mouth, Study Finds The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness – Book by Jonathan Haidt Minno Kids - The #1 Source of Christian Content for Kids! What Is CBG? Benefits, Risks And More - Forbes Health CBD vs. CBN: Benefits, Differences, Potential Side Effects & More Mind Pump Personal Training – Apply today! Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. ** Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset Trainer Bonus Series Episode 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies That Work AND Clients Love Trainer Bonus Series Episode 3: Assessments That Sell Training Train the Trainer Webinar Series Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by MindPump – Facebook Mind Pump #2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Integrative Health Practitioner Institute Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Zach Bitter (@zachbitter) Instagram Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • 2620: The Ultimate Longevity Plan

    2620: The Ultimate Longevity Plan
    Jun 16 2025

    MAPS Longevity Launch - The Ultimate Longevity Plan

    • A different approach to overall health & wellness. (1:29)

    • Defining longevity and the myths surrounding the term. (3:40)

    • 6 Steps that will get you the furthest when it comes to longevity, and why it’s so important.

    • #1 - The relationship you have with health pursuits (why and how to enjoy). (9:50)

    • #2 - LEARN diet as it applies to you. (14:28)

    • #3 - Strength train once a week. (20:08)

    • #4 - Mobility once a week. (24:10)

    • #5 - Be active daily. (28:07)

    • #6 - Use awareness tools. (30:53)

    • How to get MAPS Longevity today! (33:37)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Special MAPS Longevity Launch ** Code 50LONG for $50 off for launch price $97 ($147 retail). Bonuses: Forum access FREE for a year $97, Post Launch Kick off Zoom call $97, Expires on 6/22 (30 Day money back guarantee). **

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    • Workout Because You Love Yourself Not Because You Hate Yourself – Mind Pump Blog

    • Mind Pump #2598: The 5 Best Diets for Any Goal & More (Listener Coaching)

    • Why is Mobility Training Often Overlooked?

    • Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly)

    • Walking 8,000 steps just 1-2 days a week linked to significant health benefits

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources
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    36 mins
  • 2619: The 5 Reasons Why Lifting Weights Is ALL You Need & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2619: The 5 Reasons Why Lifting Weights Is ALL You Need & More (Listener Live Coaching)
    Jun 14 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 reasons why lifting weights is ALL you need. (1:38) The ultimate fat-burning/healing peptide stack. (25:41) Atomic energy. (33:28) The father-in-law funny trend. (36:06) Another reason to keep your kid off social media. (37:06) Celebrating Doug’s 60th birthday. (39:55) Beef tallow is the jam! (45:07) Faith and happiness. (47:24) Chat GPT car repair. (54:34) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you have suggestions or alternate exercises you can recommend to people with knee issues for MAPS 15? What would your recommendation be on how to proceed after knee surgery? (59:59) #ListenerLive question #2 – Should we generally get a few reps from failure with every set, or what is the target? (1:16:08) #ListenerLive question #3 – What is your opinion on the NASM certification for a teenager interested in becoming a personal trainer? (1:21:32) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com 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! ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout: 15% off your first order! ** June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout ** Mind Pump # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health Mind Pump # 1547: The Hidden Benefits of Lifting Weights Goodnight Call Trend: A Fun Way to Connect with Family - TikTok Morgan Hill Wine Trolley Visit Joy Mode for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Enter MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off your first order. ** MP Holistic Health Mind Pump # 1612: Everything You Need to Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by MindPump – Facebook Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset Trainer Bonus Series Episode 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies That Work AND Clients Love Trainer Bonus Series Episode 3: Assessments That Sell Training Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram Jon Call (@jujimufu) Instagram Jay Campbell (@jaycampbell333) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X/Twitter Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
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    1 hr and 30 mins