Podcast · 327 episodes
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
by Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge · English
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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2957: Cardio Rebranded | Why Every New Fitness Trend Is Just the Same Old CardioThe hosts argue that “cardio” has been rebranded into viral trends (walking variants, rucking, HIIT-like walks, boutique studios) that people adopt mainly for aesthetics/fat loss, even though…1 Oct 2026 · 33 min
2956: Is It Normal to Feel Hungry When Dieting | Why Hunger Is Actually a Good SignThe episode argues that increased hunger during dieting is normal and even a sign you’re using stored fat.30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 54 min
2955: Training Glutes and Abs From Home (No Gym Required)Mind Pump episode arguing you can build glutes and abs at home with minimal equipment by using strength-training principles: progressive overload, high effort near failure, full range of motion, and…28 Sep 2026 · 27 min
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2957: Cardio Rebranded | Why Every New Fitness Trend Is Just the Same Old CardioThe hosts argue that “cardio” has been rebranded into viral trends (walking variants, rucking, HIIT-like walks, boutique studios) that people adopt mainly for aesthetics/fat loss, even though…1 Oct 2026 · 33 min · 18 chapters
2956: Is It Normal to Feel Hungry When Dieting | Why Hunger Is Actually a Good SignThe episode argues that increased hunger during dieting is normal and even a sign you’re using stored fat.30 Sep 2026 · 1 h 54 min · 42 chapters
2955: Training Glutes and Abs From Home (No Gym Required)Mind Pump episode arguing you can build glutes and abs at home with minimal equipment by using strength-training principles: progressive overload, high effort near failure, full range of motion, and…28 Sep 2026 · 27 min · 8 chapters
2954: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle (The Exact Strategy)How to cut body fat while preserving muscle, using a “setup + diet does the deficit” strategy.26 Sep 2026 · 1 h 47 min · 37 chapters
2953: 7 Easy Food Swaps That Lower Your Calories Without Changing How Much You EatThe hosts answer listener questions with “7 easy food swaps” to lower calories without reducing portions, plus a later segment on what data suggests helps young men with depression/anxiety/loneliness.25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 30 chapters
2952: Dr. Cabral Reveals the 7 Blood Markers That Predict Heart Disease Better Than CholesterolDr. Stephen Cabral discusses an “inflammation score” and seven blood markers he claims predict heart disease/sudden cardiac death better than standard cholesterol alone.24 Sep 2026 · 54 min · 22 chapters
2951: Slow Reps vs. Fast Reps — What the Data Actually Says (The Answer Has Nuance)The Mind Pump episode argues that rep speed has “nuance.” While studies often find similar hypertrophy from slow vs.23 Sep 2026 · 1 h 55 min · 42 chapters
2950: How to Lose Belly Fat (Why Eating Less Isn't Working)How to lose belly fat without relying on eating less, plus why chronic under-eating, overtraining, and poor sleep stall fat loss (especially visceral fat).21 Sep 2026 · 29 min · 9 chapters
2949: Why Eating Less and Training More Is the Reason You Are Not Losing FatThe hosts argue that many people can’t lose fat because they’re over-dieting and over-training, which keeps the body in a protective, stressed state.19 Sep 2026 · 2 h 3 min · 38 chapters
2948: The Type of Exercise That Will Get You Past Sticking Points & Why This Beats Every Other Form of ExerciseMind Pump episode 2948 focuses on isometric training and why it can help with sticking points, blood pressure, pain relief, and tendon strength.18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 26 chapters
2947: How to Build Glutes | Hip Thrust vs Squats What Bret Contreras Says Actually WorksGlute building—why not everyone can grow “round/perky” glutes the same way, and what training strategies (especially hip thrust variations vs squats) actually drive results.17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 41 min · 45 chapters
2946: 5 Things Bodybuilders Figured Out Before Everyone Else (That Everyone Should Know)The hosts argue that bodybuilding pioneered mainstream strength training and fitness knowledge.16 Sep 2026 · 1 h 42 min · 31 chapters
2945: How to Actually Build Your Glutes: The Exact Diet and Training BlueprintMind Pump episode 2945 explains how to build glutes using a “build, feed, reveal” approach: eat enough (often a modest calorie surplus), hit high protein, limit counterproductive cardio, and train…14 Sep 2026 · 37 min · 13 chapters
2944: Low Reps vs. High Reps — Which Actually Builds More Muscle? (The Answer Surprised Us)Whether low-rep or high-rep training builds more muscle, plus live coaching-style discussion that both rep ranges work when sets are taken close to failure; they differ mainly in performance…12 Sep 2026 · 2 h · 55 chapters
2943: Your Bulk Is Not Working! Here Are the 5 Signs You Are Doing It WrongMind Pump episode 2943 is a listener Q&A focused on why your “bulk” (also called reverse dieting) isn’t working and what to fix.11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 35 chapters
2942: You Cannot Shrink Yourself Into a Better BodyMind Pump episode 2942 argues you can’t “shrink” into a better body; you should build muscle first, then cut to reveal it.10 Sep 2026 · 37 min · 17 chapters
2941: Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad for You | The Real Problem Nobody Talks AboutThe hosts discuss artificial sweeteners—whether they’re physiologically dangerous—and argue the “real problem” is behavioral: in real-world dieting they don’t reliably produce weight loss, and they…9 Sep 2026 · 2 h · 37 chapters
2940: The Real Reason Your Butt Won't Grow (It Is Not Your Genetics)Why glutes/butt won’t grow despite hard workouts; “it’s not genetics,” it’s training backwards (shrinking while trying to build), bad programming, and inconsistent diet/protein.7 Sep 2026 · 32 min · 11 chapters
2939: This Forgotten Exercise Builds Your Back, Bulletproofs Your Shoulders and Boosts Your BenchMind Pump episode focused on the cross-bench dumbbell pullover as a “forgotten” exercise that builds back and lats, improves shoulder health/mobility, supports bench press, and helps thoracic…5 Sep 2026 · 2 h 17 min · 45 chapters
2938: The Right (and Wrong) Reasons to Fast. Most People Are Doing It for the Wrong OneThe “right and wrong reasons” to fast. Hosts argue fasting is often misused for body-composition goals and can worsen restrictive or under-eating patterns, but can be useful for…4 Sep 2026 · 1 h 20 min · 34 chapters
2937: The Best Workout Program To Grow Your Butt & Reveal Your AbsMind Pump episode 2937 promotes their new MAPS “Abs & Butt” program, explaining why abs and glutes are highly desired and how to train them for growth and later “reveal” (leaner look).3 Sep 2026 · 25 min · 7 chapters
2936: If You Love Working Out, You Probably Need to Hear ThisThe hosts coach callers on why fitness fanatics often plateau and feel worn out despite “doing everything right,” arguing that many should eat more and train less.2 Sep 2026 · 2 h 10 min · 54 chapters
2935: Build A Brain That AI Can't Replace with Jim KwikJim Quick returns to discuss “Limitless Daily,” arguing that brain health depends on deliberate cognitive effort, not “cognitive offloading” to AI and devices.31 Aug 2026 · 1 h 30 min · 34 chapters
2934: GLP-1 Drugs Are Killing People — Here Is What Nobody Is Telling YouThe Mind Pump hosts discuss GLP-1/GLP drugs (semaglutide, tirzepatide, and “on the horizon” retatrutide) as highly effective for severe obesity and diabetes, but argue they’re being misused as crash…29 Aug 2026 · 1 h 42 min · 32 chapters