Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews of Mind Pump, join Tom to discuss the truth behind fitness and how the industry has led us astray.
[ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 5-26-18].
SHOW NOTES
How Mind Pump was created [01:03]
Why vulnerability set them apart [04:46]
Why self-hate isn’t motivating [05:24]
Adam’s story & how he got into fitness [07:31]
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2353: The Pros & Cons of Fractional Weights, Ways to Deal With Social Anxiety, Personal Trainer Red Flags & More
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 LEAST amount is also the BEST amount. (2:16) Kids say the darndest things. (13:33) Father and son t ... Show More
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Oct 2023
2179: How to Fix Left & Right Side Muscle Imbalances, Signs to Stop Reverse Dieting & Start Cutting, What Do Do if You Are in a Caloric Deficit but Are Gaining Weight & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Use red-light therapy to TURBO-CHARGE your mitochondria! (2:31) How NCI continues to ... Show More
2h 2m
Jan 2024
2248: The Truth About High Intensity Training, the Benefits of the Meat & Fruit Diet, the Best Time to Drink Water & More
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: Get the type of body you want for overall health in the new year. (1:50) The psychology of exhaustion. ... Show More
1h 21m
Mar 2023
2039: How to Eat During a Deload Week, Ways to Guarantee More Muscle Growth, Things You Can Do to Fight Fatigue & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Probiotics are up there as a supplement that can help with athletic performance. (2:12) Do you remember your kids doing something that you could never do? (8:39) The older gener ... Show More
1h 47m
Aug 2024
2401: The Truth About Gaining Muscle on a Carnivore Diet, How to Train While on a GLP-1, Ways to Get More Defined Legs & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here is a good rule of thumb if you’re doing strength training: If you’re doing low reps, bump your sets. If you’re doing higher reps, drop your sets. (2:31) How Adam has used p ... Show More
1h 37m
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2504: For the Best Pumps of Your Life, Do THIS! (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: For the best pumps of your life, DO THIS! (1:31) Caldera Lab is making its way on the small screen. (22:41) What do you consider to be old? (25:27) When does the age gap become ... Show More
1h 33m
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2426: Looking Lean & Strong After Age 40, Why Weighing Your Food May be Sending the Wrong Message to Your Kids, What to Do About Muscle Spasms & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The surprising reason cardio is NOT the best form of exercise for fat loss. (2:33) The annual Di Stefano sauce making. (16:44) Big little feelings. (19:23) How long do you keep ... Show More
1h 43m
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2424: Signs You Have Hit a Plateau, How to Work Out With a High Stress Job, the Pros & Cons of Fasting & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Are you getting back into fitness after taking some time off? DO NOT make this mistake! (2:44) The key to long-term fitness success. (11:59) Organifi are trendsetters! (20:13) A ... Show More
1h 52m