NHL performance coach Andy O’Brien joins Don Saladino to break down the truth about recovery, sleep, stress, and training the world’s best hockey players. Andy has coached legends like Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon, and in this conversation he explains how professional teams use sleep data to guide travel schedules, why circadian rhythm matters more tha ... Show More
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Improving Your Metabolism With Dr. Mike Nelson
Dr. Mike Nelson is an exercise physiologist, educator, and researcher known for translating complex science into practical strategies for health, performance, and longevity. Dr. Nelson has spent years studying metabolism, recovery, physiology, and human performance, helping every ... Show More
32m 36s
Jul 7
Training for Real Life: Lessons from Three Elite Performance Coaches Derek Hansen, Veronica Zuccala, and Andrew Hauser
Don brings on three leaders in performance training and human movement: Derek Hansen, Veronica Zuccala, and Andrew Hauser. Together, they tackle a question that every coach and fitness enthusiast eventually faces: what does an ideal training system actually look like? The convers ... Show More
29m 50s
Jun 30
Back To Basics with Men’s Health Fitness Director Eb Samuel
Over the past decade, Eb Samuel has helped shape how millions of people think about strength training, muscle building, movement, and performance through his work as Fitness Director at Men's Health. Don and Eb explore why the fitness industry continues to overcomplicate health a ... Show More
54m 51s
Jun 2023
2104: The Right Way to Lose 50+ Pounds, How to Fix Chronic Shoulder Pain, the Minimum You Need to Work Out to Maintain Gains & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to live longer, EAT more protein! (1:47) Doug, the espresso connoisseur. (10:31) Going down the Jonathan Pageau rabbit hole. (14:11) The strange divide in America. ( ... Show More
1h 41m
Feb 2024
2269: The Best Workout & Diet for a Granite Hard Look, Ways to Address Low Back Pain When Squatting, How to Build Muscle After Gastric Sleeve Surgery & More (Listener Live Coaching)
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: If you want to be PROUD of your age, START lifting weights. (2:18) How the atmosphere in the gym has changed so much. (14:04) The unplu ... Show More
1h 45m
Aug 2024
2399: The Truth About Max Protein Absorption, the Ideal Way to Start a Fat Loss Journey, Ways to Release Stress & Tension from the Body & More (Listener Live Coaching)
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you've plateaued here is something that can get you to progress again/that will build more muscle & strength. (1:55) The sourcing of the meat from Butcher Box. (12:35) Kids s ... Show More
1h 47m
Jan 2024
2241: Longer Vs. Shorter More Frequent Workouts, Transitioning From Powerlifting to Bodybuilding, the Value of Reverse Dieting & More
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: The ULTIMATE form of exercise for longevity is STRENGTH TRAINING. (3:05) Make your 'h ... Show More
1h 42m
Dec 2022
1959: How to Improve All Lifts With Priming, the Truth About Detoxes, What to Do When Strength Plateaus & 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's the key to LONG-TERM fitness success, hard things will make you the happiest. (2:04) Sal started another movement! (17:29) Shout out to The Cheese Shop in Carmel, CA. (20 ... Show More
1h 37m
Feb 2024
2279: The Pros & Cons of Eating vs. Fasting Before a Work Out, What Soreness Really Means, Building a Great Body With Only a Suspension Trainer & 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: When you do a strength training exercise or lift weights, there are TWO general appro ... Show More
1h 38m