Podcast · 328 episodes
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth, page 12
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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2694: Why Focusing on Performance Transforms Your Body (Listener Live Coaching)In this episode of Mind Pump, hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews tackle various topics related to fitness, health, and the impact of performance-focused training.27 Sep 2025 · 1 h 35 min
2693: The Fastest Gains You'll Ever See (Listener Coaching)The hosts answer a listener question by arguing that overcoming isometrics (pushing/pulling into an immovable object) produce the fastest strength gains, with similar hypertrophy to traditional reps,…26 Sep 2025 · 1 h 10 min · 30 chapters
2692: Want to Look Better? The Secret to a Sculpted BodyMind Pump argues that the best way to look “chiseled” is performance training—tracking strength, stamina, mobility, power, and multi-plane movement—rather than obsessing over mirror/body-fat/scale…25 Sep 2025 · 27 min · 14 chapters
2691: 7 Red Flags That Your Workout Isn't Working (Listener Live Coaching)Listener live coaching on why strength training may not be working, framed as 7 “red flags,” plus a long discussion of recovery, stress/boredom, and some supplement anecdotes.24 Sep 2025 · 1 h 46 min · 43 chapters
2690: The NEW DIET Everyone Is Using For Fat LossReverse dieting for fat loss—why increasing calories gradually after a prolonged cut can improve metabolism, strength, and body composition, and how to do it (strength training first, calorie…22 Sep 2025 · 30 min · 13 chapters
2689: 10 Underrated Exercises That Produce Incredible Gains (Listener Live Coaching)Live listener coaching plus a “10 underrated exercises” rundown (chest, back/lats, shoulders, arms, legs, core, calves), with coaching claims about hypertrophy, strength, mobility, and injury risk.20 Sep 2025 · 1 h 39 min · 34 chapters
2688: Eight Simple Habit Hacks that Produce Fat Loss & More (Listener Coaching)Listener coaching on fat loss habits without calorie tracking, plus brief discussion of training research (lengthened isometrics) and a study on artificial sweeteners; also covers addiction/recovery…19 Sep 2025 · 1 h 15 min · 29 chapters
2687: Zuby On The Current State of AmericaZuby returns to Mind Pump to discuss the “current state of America,” focusing on how social media, media framing, and human tribal instincts distort perceptions of crime, race, and…18 Sep 2025 · 1 h 6 min · 25 chapters
2686: Do These 6 Things and You WON'T Get Gains from Strength Training & More (Listener Live Coaching)Listener live coaching on why people “don’t get gains” from strength training, framed as six common mistakes, plus a long discussion of sleep/recovery, nutrition, and a pop-culture segment on Gen Z…17 Sep 2025 · 1 h 41 min · 38 chapters
2685: How to Raise a Successful Family with Scott DonnellScott Donnell explains how to raise “successful” kids by focusing on heritage (values, relationships, skills) rather than inheritance, using a coaching-based parenting approach, and building…15 Sep 2025 · 1 h 42 min · 44 chapters
2684: Do ONLY These 8 Lifts to Achieve an Amazing BodyThe Mind Pump episode argues that an “amazing body” can be built by following a simplified strength-training template called “the Great 8” (8 core lifts/exercises), then discusses supplement research…13 Sep 2025 · 1 h 42 min · 34 chapters
2683: Weird workout hacks that Build Muscle Fast & More (Listener Coaching)Listener coaching on “weird workout hacks” to build muscle faster, plus discussion of fat loss/muscle gain basics, diet (including meat vs soy), and GLP-1/obesity market effects.12 Sep 2025 · 1 h 5 min · 28 chapters
2682: Nine Fitness Coaches That Should Be FiredMind Pump episode 2682 argues there are nine types of fitness coaches/trainers who should be “fired” because their methods harm clients or prevent long-term results.11 Sep 2025 · 31 min · 15 chapters
2681: Get Way Rounder Delts in 60 Days & More (Listener Live Coaching)Listener live coaching focused on building “way rounder delts” in 60 days, plus fitness/nutrition studies and personal discussion (including kratom withdrawal).10 Sep 2025 · 1 h 37 min · 38 chapters
2680: The Fitness Obstacles Women Face and How to Solve ThemCommon fitness obstacles women face and how to maintain results long-term, emphasizing strength training, realistic expectations, and simple nutrition.8 Sep 2025 · 36 min · 16 chapters
2679: The 10 BIGGEST Gym Mistakes That are Killing Your Gains & More (Listener Live Coaching)Listener live coaching on why gym progress stalls, framed as “10 BIGGEST Gym Mistakes That are Killing Your Gains.” The episode emphasizes the “right dose” of training stress, strength-focused…6 Sep 2025 · 1 h 52 min · 43 chapters
2678: How to Eat Carbs for Muscle Gain & Fat Loss & More (Listener Coaching)Listener coaching on how to eat carbohydrates to support muscle gain and fat loss, including timing (pre-/post-workout, before bed), food selection (easy-to-digest, gluten avoidance), and practical…5 Sep 2025 · 1 h 5 min · 23 chapters
2677: Why All Women Need to Lift WeightsMind Pump episode arguing that women should lift weights, citing benefits for empowerment, bone health, hormones, mood, metabolism, body image, and adherence; also claims strength training delivers…4 Sep 2025 · 29 min · 19 chapters
2676: Gain an Inch on Your Arms in 90 days & More (Listener Live CoachingLive listener coaching on how to gain about an inch in biceps/triceps in 90 days, plus a discussion on youth revival, AI risks for kids, and training/consistency anecdotes.3 Sep 2025 · 1 h 27 min · 42 chapters
2675: The Fastest Way to Get Lean if Money Wasn't an IssueThe fastest way to get lean if money isn’t an issue, emphasizing long-term success and avoiding the common “lose it then regain it” cycle.1 Sep 2025 · 26 min · 13 chapters
2674: Top 10 Addictive Foods You Can't Stop Eating & More (Listener Live Coaching)The hosts coach listener questions and discuss the “top 10 addictive foods” that can make weight loss harder, arguing these foods are engineered to override satiety and drive overeating.30 Aug 2025 · 1 h 34 min · 33 chapters
2673: Eight Bro-science Hacks that Actually Work & More (Listener Coaching)The Mind Pump episode answers listener questions by debunking “bro-science” fitness myths and explaining what actually drives results for fat loss and muscle gain, plus some listener coaching and…29 Aug 2025 · 1 h 18 min · 33 chapters
2672: Demystifying Bioregulators & Peptides With Nick AndrewsBioregulators and peptides—how they differ, their history (Soviet/Russian “glandular therapy”), how bioregulators can be taken orally, and how they may work at the DNA/homeostasis level.28 Aug 2025 · 1 h 16 min · 34 chapters
2671: Ten Awesome Unexpected Benefits of ExerciseMind Pump episode 2671 argues that exercise has “unexpected benefits” beyond fat loss and muscle gain, citing studies and emphasizing that inactivity is the real deficiency.27 Aug 2025 · 1 h 41 min · 46 chapters