Podcast · 327 episodes
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth, page 2
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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2933: How To Choose The Right Gym for You !How to choose the right gym to maximize consistency and results (fat loss, muscle gain), emphasizing “convenience, cleanliness, culture,” and arguing culture/community matters most for staying…28 Aug 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 25 chapters
2932: Phil Heath Used Less PEDs Than Everyone Thought ; Here Is the Real StoryPhil Heath discusses his post-competitive training, diet moderation, hormone/peptide use, and his views on PED misinformation amplified by social media.27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 57 min · 55 chapters
2931: The Exact Foods to Eat to Lose Fat Without Starving YourselfHow to lose fat “without starving,” using a high-protein, whole-food meal plan (breakfast/lunch/dinner), consistency, and meal prep; plus a long discussion on “settled science” mistakes and…26 Aug 2026 · 1 h 58 min · 43 chapters
2930: Why More Time Working Out Doesn't Build Muscle (Do This Instead)The episode argues that doing more time working out often fails to build muscle and can slow progress by exceeding the body’s ability to recover.24 Aug 2026 · 32 min · 12 chapters
2929: 5 "Health" Foods That Are Actually Sabotaging Your DietThe hosts discuss “health” foods they claim can sabotage dieting, focusing on how they’re easy to overeat, spike blood sugar, or carry hidden downsides.22 Aug 2026 · 2 h · 45 chapters
2928: Being Fat and Fit Is Objectively Better Than Being Skinny and Unfit — Here's the DataThe hosts answer listener questions arguing that being “fat and fit” (higher body fat but physically fit/strong) is objectively better than being “skinny and unfit” (low body weight but frail/unfit).21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 29 chapters
2927: Why 80% of Beginners Quit (And the 5 Things That Actually Fix It)Mind Pump episode 2927 argues that 80–90% of beginners quit within a year because they lose consistency. The hosts claim the main fix is not motivation but effective, sustainable programming.20 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 16 chapters
2926: 5 Fitness Secrets That Guarantee Long Term SuccessMind Pump episode about “5 Fitness Secrets That Guarantee Long Term Success,” framed as coaching live callers.19 Aug 2026 · 2 h 3 min · 38 chapters
2925: How To Get Faster and More Powerful without Getting HurtHow to get faster and more powerful in real life without getting hurt, arguing that gym-only training creates “fit but injury-prone” strength due to missing explosive work, unilateral balance, and…17 Aug 2026 · 33 min · 18 chapters
2924: The Best Machine for Every Body Part (Including Some You've Never Seen)The hosts and callers discuss “best machines” for each body part (including rare/hard-to-find models), then pivot into live coaching calls, plus a story about a Soviet surgeon operating on himself,…15 Aug 2026 · 1 h 59 min · 45 chapters
2923: The Exact Formula to Build the Most Muscle You've Ever Built in 90 DaysA 90-day “most muscle possible” plan built around training smarter (big lifts, fewer exercises, no failure), recovery, and nutrition; plus a discussion on correctional exercise for chronic pain and a…14 Aug 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 24 chapters
2922: 5 Things Nobody Tells Men About Losing Fat After 40Men over 40 losing fat is harder than in their 20s; the episode argues the main drivers are accumulated stress, recovery limits, movement pattern issues, limited workout time, and diet/sleep habits.13 Aug 2026 · 35 min · 12 chapters
2921: Your FAT LOSS Stalled ! How Do You Fix it?Fat loss plateaus—why they happen and how to restart progress without simply cutting calories or adding more cardio.12 Aug 2026 · 1 h 36 min · 37 chapters
The Story Behind the Skincare Brand That Changed What Men Put on Their Face | Mind PumpCaldera Lab’s origin story and how it built a men-focused, “clean” skincare brand using male-skin research, natural-derived actives, and long product development (including clinical trials).11 Aug 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 31 chapters
2920: How Women Over 30 Can Lose Fat and Build the Body They Actually WantHow women over 30 can lose fat and build the body they want, arguing it’s less about age and more about stress, sleep, and unsustainable habits.10 Aug 2026 · 32 min · 14 chapters
2919: 5 Tips for Bigger Arms (The Mistakes Most People Make Without Realizing It)How to build bigger arms using five training “hacks,” plus a live Q&A segment that also covers supplements, taxes, youth entrepreneurship, and cannabis use trends.8 Aug 2026 · 1 h 57 min · 38 chapters
2918: 5 Ways to Fix Obesity That Actually Stick Long TermHow to fix obesity in ways that are sustainable long-term, emphasizing maintenance over initial weight loss. The episode answers listener questions and lays out five practical strategies.7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 40 chapters
2917: How Strong Should You Actually Be? The Numbers Finally ExplainedHow strong you should be, why strength predicts health/longevity, and how to train for strength using evidence-based programming (not soreness/calorie burn).6 Aug 2026 · 31 min · 12 chapters
2916: 5 Ways to Get Fitter Without Adding a Single WorkoutFive non-workout ways to improve fitness and performance without adding more training, plus related discussion on sauna, visualization, music, caffeine, and sleep; the hosts also swap stories about…5 Aug 2026 · 1 h 52 min · 39 chapters
2915: The Best Workout Programs Combos For Any Goal: Muscle, Strength, Fat Loss, and MoreMind Pump episode 2915 explains how to combine MAPS (Mind Pump’s) workout programs in “best two-program combos” matched to goals: muscle gain, strength, fat loss (men/women), beginner, athletic…2 Aug 2026 · 26 min · 14 chapters
2914: 5 Rules for Building a Lagging Body Part (The Ones Nobody Tells You)The Mind Pump episode focuses on how to bring up a “lagging body part” faster than the rest of your physique.1 Aug 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 44 chapters
2913: 5 Fitness Rules You're Breaking That Are Quietly Killing Your ProgressMind Pump episode answering listener questions and arguing that progress is mainly derailed by five “quiet” mistakes: (1) inconsistency, (2) training too hard too often (ignoring 80/20 intensity),…31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 26 chapters
2912: SS-31 Peptide Benefits: Why Ben Pakulski Says This Is the Most Exciting Peptide Right NowBen Pakulski discusses the peptide boom in performance/health, with a focus on safety concerns, sourcing, and why SS-31 is currently his most exciting peptide.30 Jul 2026 · 1 h 39 min · 39 chapters
2911: Machines vs Free Weights | 5 Times Machines Are ACTUALLY BETTERThe Mind Pump episode argues that free weights are usually best for muscle and strength, but machines can be better in specific situations.29 Jul 2026 · 1 h 58 min · 39 chapters