Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

By: Sal Di Stefano Adam Schafer Justin Andrews Doug Egge
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  • MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness "truth" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com
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  • 2570: Test Your Sex Hormones & Cortisol at Home With Dr. Stephen Cabral

    2570: Test Your Sex Hormones & Cortisol at Home With Dr. Stephen Cabral
    Apr 7 2025

    Dr. Stephen Cabral

    • How your hormones are connected to your circadian rhythm and sleep. (2:15)

    • The differences between a cortisol and blood test. (3:24)

    • The function of cortisol. (5:32)

    • The most common lab results from this test. (8:12)

    • Can someone develop cortisol resistance? (15:03)

    • His recommended methods to apply for night shift workers. (20:45)

    • Signs your catabolic hormones are taking over. (23:15)

    • Can inappropriate levels of hormones promote visceral body fat? (23:57)

    • Why it’s important to monitor your blood sugar. (25:47)

    • PSA for the guys on TRT. (29:31)

    • Revealing the guy’s Sex Hormones & Adrenals test results.

    • Sal. (34:05)

    • Justin. (38:47)

    • Adam. (42:56)

    • Doug. (48:25)

    • How often should you test your hormones after the recommended protocols? (51:00)

    • How they are using AI and what it means for the future. (54:38)

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  • 2569: How to Build the Perfect Fitness Routine & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2569: How to Build the Perfect Fitness Routine & More (Listener Live Coaching)
    Apr 5 2025
    Mind Pump Fit Tip: How to build the perfect fitness routine. (1:45) ‘Panning’ for gold. (20:02) What a way to sell a book! (21:42) Are cold plunges sabotaging your muscle gains? (25:38) Caldera has hair products now! (28:45) The effectiveness of minimal strength training in building strength. (32:17) An update on Sal’s exercise with submitting. (37:07) Are men stronger than women? (41:30) The value of taking higher doses of creatine. (45:45) ‘Meal One’ oatmeal protein cookies. (46:51) There is a time and place to bribe your children to do something you want. (48:55) Fun Facts with Justin: Pam non-stick spray. (53:16) #ListenerLive question #1 – What should my next programming look like to get back to 205? Should I just cut and ride the bike more? (57:35) #ListenerLive question #2 – I am under the BMI requirements for a GLP-1, but is there another option for an appetite suppressant? Is it just going to take more time to be consistent, and that hunger will go away? (1:12:26) #ListenerLive question #3 – What might be some SMART goals someone can set for themselves on a health and fitness journey? (1:27:00) #ListenerLive question #4 – How long should I continue to do unilateral work to try to correct an imbalance? (1:40:58) 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 Meal One by Kreatures of Habit for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** 25% off your first purchase sitewide! Discount Auto-apply at checkout! ** April Special: MAPS HIIT or Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Location of Forrest Fenn's Treasure Finally Revealed Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn's Treasure - Netflix Throwing cold water on muscle growth: A systematic review with meta-analysis of the effects of postexercise cold water immersion on resistance training-induced hypertrophy A randomised comparative effectiveness trial exploring two lower-dose resistance training modalities on quality of life, functional capacity and strength in healthy, untrained community-dwelling older adults Are women stronger men? Changes in Fat Mass Following Creatine Supplementation and Resistance Training in Adults ≥50 Years of Age: A Meta-Analysis Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Mind Pump #2320: Throw Away the Scale! Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining) Instagram Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram
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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • 2568: The Top 5 Most Overrated Health Hacks & More (Listener Coaching)

    2568: The Top 5 Most Overrated Health Hacks & More (Listener Coaching)
    Apr 4 2025
    Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 most OVERRATED health hacks. (2:02) Shout out to Callum Ferris! (31:22) Does carb-timing make a difference? (33:20) Is your child addicted to drugs? (41:12) Isometrics for pain. (48:51) Permitting yourself to fail. (52:46) Eating your greens to reduce inflammation. (59:00) Improving mobility and flexibility. (1:01:34) #Quah question #1 – What’s the recommended tempo for the 8-10 rep range? Would you change it for raw power or muscle endurance? (1:05:45) #Quah question #2 – I have done a round of MAPS15 Advanced and loved it, and then got excited to switch to Anabolic for the change in my weekly schedule. However, after two weeks, I felt my recovery was tanking hard after long days. I’m in Perimenopause and I’m resigned to the fact that I have to go back to shorter daily sessions instead of 2-3 longer sessions per week. What do you recommend I do? MAPS15 again? (1:09:52) #Quah question #3 – How important is it to line up your feet perfectly when squatting and deadlifting? How do you line up your feet without overthinking it? (1:12:45) #Quah question #4 – Where do you see AI in 5-10 years in relation to strength training programming, nutrition plans, and mental/emotional support? (1:15:13) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Ben and Tom know firsthand the struggles of addiction and alcoholism. With years of experience helping thousands of individuals, they offer a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you’re personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they’re here to guide you toward the support you need. 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 Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** April Special: MAPS HIIT or Extreme Fitness Bundle 50% off! ** Code APRIL50 at checkout ** Stop Your 3 Hour Morning Routine – Alex Hormozi Use the 3-2-1 Formula for Best Sleep Results | Cabral Concept 2526 Mind Pump #2522: Athletic Training Secrets With Alex Whitehair The Effects of Natural Daylight on Length of Hospital Stay Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer Delaying post-exercise carbohydrate intake impairs next-day exercise capacity but not muscle glycogen or molecular responses IS YOUR CHILD ADDICTED TO DRUGS? Mind Pump #2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno Intra-somatosensory cortical circuits mediating pain-induced analgesia Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Mind Pump #385: Dr. Terry Wahls on New Dietary Research Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Why Your Tempo Matters When You Workout! – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1827: The 3 Best Rep Ranges to Build Muscle & Burn Fat Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram Alex Whitehair (@realgame.athletics) Instagram SJ&Ferris (@sjandferris) Instagram Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram Terry Wahls MD (@drterrywahls) Instagram
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    1 hr and 26 mins

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Always great content

I look forward to each episode. Great information and content on strength training and nutrion.

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best fitness podcast out there

entertaining, positive, affluent, and very informative. if you don't know sal Adam Doug and Justin, and you're into fitness, being a dad, being a good human, you need to give these guys a listen. superb fitness information too!

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Great Podcast!

One of my favorite pod cast. Lots of great info, fact checked, humor and guys that are willing to admit when they are wrong, brag when they are right. But most of all, an overall great listen. Always makes my mornings a little bit easier. Now if I would just follow their advise.......

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No-bullshit fitness show that's very entertaining!

I can't believe no one has written a review yet, but this is a great podcast. The 3 hosts have decades of personal training experience, and they make fitness very easy to understand. I highly recommend!!

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Favorite podcast of all time is on audible?!

I’ve been listening to Mind Pump almost every day now for 2 years on Spotify. I searched Sal’s name in audible for his new book and was surprised to see the podcast here! Figured I had to write a review here.
These guys have kept me entertained and learning something new every day. This is literally the only podcast I haven’t gotten tired of after a while. My husband and I have several of their programs. I utilize their calculators and YouTube channel and other free content weekly. You won’t regret giving them a listen

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Always great

Great information, always easy to understand. Makes me laugh out loud . Keep up the good work

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so relatable

thank you for teaching me what the processed meat industry is up to.

listening to the young lady on the call was like listening to myself. I am so thankful you all are sharing this message to pull back in cases like hers (and mine). My body changed for the better once I pulled running from my stenuous routine already. My trainer was telling me I was doing too much. I, like the caller, need movement daily for my mental health and have found body weight exercised to be a game changer. thanks for sharing.

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politics disguised as workout podcast

Tuned in after hearing one of the guys in another podcast, he sounded interesting. Unfortunately they lean hard into conspiracy theories about everything from raw milk to vaccines to Bill Gates, and that was just listening to a few. Not what I want in a workout podcast.

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not related at all to title

2133 episode I listened to had nearly nothing to do with "building abs" and "ideal body". aside from a couple product plugs this podcast was nearly worthless for anything health related. 55 minutes in gave some very basic core training tips & a Q/A from emails

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