Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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: Eat as Much as You Want, but Don't Get Fat (JUST follow these 2 rules). (2:28) The disturbing "Doll mom" trend. (25:03) Has masculinity always been more fragile than femininity? (31:10) The practice of writing down failures and revisiting later what you learned from them. (32:25) Fun Facts with Justin: Toad mutation. (39:06) Mystery Our Place unboxing. (40:55) The value of getting a full-body scan. (45:20) The impact of higher doses of creatine. (51:51) Glycerol for better pumps. (54:26) #Quah question #1 – I want to build muscle but also start BJJ this year as a 41-year-old. Is it possible? If so, how should I program? (57:24) #Quah question #2 – What are some recommended movements and/or routines for joint instability? (1:00:22) #Quah question #3 – At what age did you realize you no longer needed to hit PRs? (1:02:27) #Quah question #4 – What are some helpful tips to stay focused and motivated? (1:08:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** MAPS 15 Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Doll mom earns $200K a year playing with fake babies The Happiness Professor: THIS Will ACTUALLY Make You Happier Visit Troscriptions for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. ** Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV Justin's Road to 315 Push Press Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram

Endlessly beginning and living to express yourself at the highest level. (2:31) "Those who live truly, shall see truly." Her introduction and special connection to Mind Pump. (5:40) Creating the trend, not following the trend. (12:47) Factors that keep the vitality of a relationship intact. (18:36) The difference between teammates and friends. (32:14) The conflicting feelings growing in the public eye. (36:46) Stay authentic. (46:04) The lives lived during Mind Pump's tenure. (49:44) Pivoting the business, stretching your capacity, and the value of a GOOD personal trainer. (59:04) "Would you have it any other way." (1:04:50) The myth of having certainty. (1:07:36) Making peace with the worst outcome. (1:09:49) Breaking through limiting beliefs. (1:11:53) Being the example. (1:18:04) How to develop good masculinity. (1:20:22) Highlighting not so seen honorable traits. (1:24:18) Where do you hope to be 10 years from now? (1:47:47) Related Links/Products Mentioned 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. ** MAPS 15 Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Mind Pump # 474: Arya Saffaie Lifetime Natural Men's Physique 2X Olympia Athlete Mind Pump # 2505: The Story of Mind Pump (10 Year Anniversary Special) The Start of Mind Pump | Mini Documentary Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources Featured Guest/People Mentioned Roxanne Saffaie (@roxylook) Instagram Website Podcast Arya Saffaie IFBB Pro (@arya_saffaie) Instagram Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram Simon Sinek (@simonsinek) Instagram

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 Ways to Predict Mortality (NO BLOOD TEST REQUIRED). (2:27) Good and bad news for young men. (22:20) Reducing your calories without eating less by going grass-fed. (35:26) Runit is invading America. (40:16) Speaking identity into your children. (45:12) Sal has an athlete on his hands. (49:58) LMNT has single-handedly created this new electrolyte market. (52:49) #ListenerCoaching call #1 – I train hard and feel great, but I don't feel like it's translating to everyday life. What am I missing? (55:29) #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Needing some advice on my current aggressive fat loss and body recomposition journey. (1:07:55) #ListenerCoaching call #3 – What's your typical recommended rest between sets? (1:17:50) #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Needing guidance on my fitness path and seeking advice on training, macros, and whether you offer personal training. (1:25:08) Related Links/Products Mentioned Get Coached by Mind Pump, live! Visit https://www.mplivecaller.com  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. ** 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 Symmetry 50% off! ** Code DECEMBER50 at checkout. ** Mind Pump Store Can a 10-second balance test predict longevity? - Harvard Health Sit-to-stand: The simple test that reveals how you're ageing A brief fitness test may predict how long you'll live Push-Ups and Heart Health: What Your Fitness Level Says About Your Risk HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER Association of Grip Strength With Risk of All-Cause Mortality, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Cancer in Community-Dwelling Populations: A Meta-analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies 45 Percent of Guys 18-25 Have Never Asked a Girl Out in Person Australian collision sport Runit makes U.S. debut with stops in SoCal Rosenthal Effect: How Expectations Shape Reality Fig and Eagle Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** Mind Pump #2411: How to Know You are Overtrained & Underfed, Why You May Not Feel Low Testosterone, How to Properly Cut & More (Listener Live Coaching) Mind Pump #2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat Loss Mind Pump #1612: Everything You Need to Know About Sets, Reps & Rest Periods Mind Pump #2759: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat. Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Adam | Relationship Psychology (@attachmentadam) Instagram Scott Donnell (@imscottdonnell) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumppersonaltraining) Instagram

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