Publisher's summary

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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Episodes
  • 2595: Mike Israetel Unplugged (Explicit Content)

    2595: Mike Israetel Unplugged (Explicit Content)
    May 12 2025

    Mike Israetel

    • How powerful is muscle memory? (1:35)

    • The amount of strength training required for the average person to build muscle. (10:01)

    • Why in some cases doing less is best. (14:57)

    • His demons and sharing his own personal journey. (19:00)

    • Balancing relationships, family, and business. (23:20)

    • GLP-1s are here to stay! (29:21)

    • Any downsides to myostatin-inhibiting drugs? (35:05)

    • Hot takes on reverse dieting. (38:45)

    • Science-based vs. being a practitioner. (52:48)

    • Calling out the cortisol junkies. (58:52)

    • Why going down the difficult route is how you are going to get in shape. (1:05:30)

    • What advice has he changed his mind on? (1:12:14)

    • Highlighting the indirect results of taking a GLP-1. (1:16:48)

    • The downstream negative effects of “exercise in a pill.” (1:21:26)

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    • 207-OR: Myostatin Inhibition Synergizes with GLP-1R Agonism to Accelerate Weight Loss in Male, Obese Nonhuman Primates

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    Featured Guest/People Mentioned

    • Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram

    • Website

    • Eric Helms (@helms3dmj) Instagram

    • Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram

    • Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram

    • Melissa Davis, PhD (@regressive_underload) Instagram
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • 2594: Six Easy Steps to Good Health & More (Listener Live Coaching)

    2594: Six Easy Steps to Good Health & More (Listener Live Coaching)
    May 10 2025
    In This Episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin Coach Four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 6 EASY steps to good health. (1:43) Seek out being bored. (26:25) Adam and Doug’s driving experience. (36:32) The Paleovalley protein diet. (42:27) Negative motivation. (45:11) When your wife doesn’t get it. (47:57) Porsche experience. (49:50) Probiotics and muscle strength. (54:36) #ListenerLive question #1 – What’s the best weight training approach to getting my speed back? (57:52) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice on boosting my appetite? I find food repulsive. (1:11:11) #ListenerLive question #3 – How long can you stay in a cut without losing the progress I made on a reverse diet (1:19:55) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** 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** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** What is NEAT and Why Should You Care About it? – Mind Pump Blog Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly) Mind Pump #2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days Mind Pump #2377: The 4 Most Valuable Supplements Everyone Should Take Adventure as Lasting Happiness | Dr. Arthur Brooks | EP 528 Jordan B. Peterson Podcast People would rather be electrically shocked than left alone with their thoughts Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press Porsche Experience Center Los Angeles Impact of probiotics on muscle mass, muscle strength and lean mass: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials Visit Jolie for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. ** Mind Pump #2567: Women Who Lift: Breaking Myths and Building Muscle Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned James Smith (@jamessmithpt) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X/Twitter Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram ATHLEAN-X™ | Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS (@athleanx) Instagram
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 2593: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF & More (Listener Coaching)

    2593: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF & More (Listener Coaching)
    May 9 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: Six Weird Lifts That Make You Strong AF!(1:39) The importance of a good night’s sleep. (18:31) Creatine to improve brain function. (24:59) A check-in with Mark who was a former winner of the Rock Recovery Center scholarship. (26:21) Calling out poor trainers in the space and the importance of building your business the RIGHT way. (39:03) Social media does NOT reflect reality. (44:33) Adam’s ribs are the best. (47:02) What makes a trainer or coach effective. (49:51) Crazy stats with Adam. (55:09) We are heading towards an existential crisis. (57:01) Like father, like son. (58:55) #Quah question #1 – How can I work on getting deeper into the squat position? (1:00:45) #Quah question #2 – As a trainer, are you still learning something new every day? If so, what? (1:03:40) #Quah question #3 – How do you transition to a healthy relationship with food, after counting macros and being regimented a long time? (1:07:08) #Quah question #4 – Tips on coming back from being sick. I've been out with double sinus and ear infections since 4/17. No lifting, no anything for 12 days. Lost 5lbs and feeling weak. What do I do, same workout, lower weights? Lower weights, lower reps? (1:10:36) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users that sign up will receive 2 grassfed and finished filet mignons in every box for a year + $20 off! ** 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. ** May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout ** Mind Pump TV - YouTube The effect of acute sleep deprivation on skeletal muscle protein synthesis and the hormonal environment Single dose creatine improves cognitive performance and induces changes in cerebral high energy phosphates during sleep deprivation Mind Pump # 2392: Steps to Overcoming Addiction with Tom Conrad & Ben Bueno Reach out to Mark via email: mark.mahon89@gmail.com Real Recovery Talk Podcast - Mark Took a Chance… and It Changed His Life Andy Elliot IG post Mind Pump # 2217: Dr. Jordan B. Peterson Ask Mind Pump Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** MAPS Prime Webinar MAPS Prime Pro Webinar Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump # 1397: 5 Ways to Maintain Muscle When You’re Sick or Injured Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Thomas Conrad (@realrecoverytalktom) Instagram Ben Bueno (@realrecoverytalkben) Instagram Andy Elliott (@officialandyelliott) Instagram Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) X/Twitter Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Jiunta (@redwiteandjordan) Instagram
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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I look forward to each episode. Great information and content on strength training and nutrion.

Always great content

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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!

best fitness podcast out there

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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

Favorite podcast of all time is on audible?!

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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.......

Great Podcast!

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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!!

No-bullshit fitness show that's very entertaining!

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

Always great

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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.

so relatable

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I like all the info not only for myself, but information i can pass on to others. thanks so much.

always great information

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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.

politics disguised as workout podcast

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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

not related at all to title

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