Podcast · 328 episodes
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth, page 3
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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2910: 6 Things Nobody Tells You About Fat Loss After 30Fat loss after age 30—six principles to lose fat while protecting muscle, metabolism, and long-term results.27 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
2909: 5 Running Styles to Lose Fat (And Which One Is Actually the Best)The hosts explain how to run for fat loss and fitness by treating running as a skill and outlining five running styles, arguing that technique and appropriate progression reduce injury risk.25 Jul 2026 · 1 h 58 min · 43 chapters
2908: How to Pick the Right Workout: The Most Important Question to Ask Before You StartThe hosts answer Instagram questions about how to pick the right workout, arguing the key question is “what’s effective and appropriate for my goals and life?” They emphasize enjoying the workout (or…24 Jul 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 24 chapters
2907: How to Clean Bulk Without Getting Fat (The Exact Formula)Clean bulking—how to gain muscle with minimal fat gain, contrasted with “dirty bulking,” plus practical rules for training, calories, protein, daily movement, and food quality.23 Jul 2026 · 29 min · 11 chapters
2906: Should You Bulk or Cut First | The Answer That Actually Leads to Long Term ResultsWhether to bulk or cut first for long-term fat loss and muscle gain; argues that “build first” (reverse diet, strength train, gain muscle, improve metabolic rate) sets up a more sustainable cut…22 Jul 2026 · 2 h 3 min · 42 chapters
2905: How to Build an Aesthetic Physique | Best Exercises for Chest Back Shoulders and LegsMind Pump episode 2905 focuses on building an aesthetic physique by sculpting chest, back, shoulders, and legs. Hosts: Sal DiStefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews (fitness/bodybuilding trainers).20 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 10 chapters
2904: How to Reverse Osteoporosis and Osteopenia (The Data-Backed Formula That Actually Works)The Mind Pump episode answers live caller questions about reversing osteopenia and osteoporosis using a “data-backed formula,” emphasizing that bone loss is not inevitable and can be slowed or…18 Jul 2026 · 1 h 54 min · 44 chapters
2903: How to Build Bulletproof Joints (So You Can Train for the Rest of Your Life)The Mind Pump hosts answer four Instagram questions, focusing on “bulletproof joints” for lifelong training.17 Jul 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 29 chapters
2902: How 311 Has Stayed Together for 35 Years — Nick Hexum on Sobriety, Fitness and CreativityNick Hexum (311’s lead singer) explains how the band has stayed together for 35+ years, linking longevity to flexibility, gratitude, sobriety, fitness routines, and creativity driven by curiosity…16 Jul 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 33 chapters
2901: Chronic Pain Causes | 5 Common Habits That Make Pain WorseChronic pain and five “common habits” that make it worse, framed as trainers’ advice from live callers.15 Jul 2026 · 2 h 3 min · 41 chapters
2900: 6 Mistakes Women Make When They Start LiftingSix common mistakes women make when they start lifting, and how to fix them for better strength, muscle, and body composition. Guests: None.13 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 11 chapters
2899: How to Lose 15 Pounds in 90 Days | The 5-Step Fat Loss FormulaLive Q&A on Mind Pump about a “5-step fat loss formula” claiming you can lose 15 pounds in 90 days by prioritizing strength training, post-meal walking, whole foods, high protein, and “perfect” sleep.11 Jul 2026 · 1 h 40 min · 36 chapters
2898: How to Do Pull Ups in 30 Days (The Exact Method That Actually Works)How to get better at pull-ups in 30 days using daily low-intensity practice (a “skill” approach), plus related nutrition/sleep guidance and a brief discussion of sunscreen and skin-cancer claims.10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 29 chapters
2897: How to Build Glutes, Quads, and Shoulders (The Body Women Actually Want)How women (and men) should program training to build glutes, quads, and shoulders/delts—prioritizing those muscles in workout order, shifting volume toward them, getting stronger on key compound…9 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 7 chapters
2896: Why 95% of People Regain All Their Weight (And How to Be in the 5% Who Don't)Why most people regain lost weight (especially after the first few years) and how to adopt a sustainable approach that keeps people in the “5% who don’t.”8 Jul 2026 · 2 h 6 min · 43 chapters
2895: Should You Train Each Muscle Twice a Week? The Data Says Yes - Here's Exactly WhyWhether training each muscle group twice per week is superior to once (and how it compares to 3+ times), with emphasis on hypertrophy, fatigue management, and real-world adherence.6 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 7 chapters
2894: 6 Fitness Truths That 95% of People Still Get Dead Wrong & They're Quietly Sabotaging Your Results“6 Fitness Truths” (framed as myths) plus live caller coaching. Core claims: (1) You don’t need 5–6 strength-training days weekly; for most people 2–3 days is enough because recovery/adaptation…4 Jul 2026 · 2 h 2 min · 39 chapters
2893: The 5 Best Forms of Cardio Ranked From Worst to Best (The Results Will Surprise You)The hosts rank five cardio forms from worst to best for the average person, emphasizing long-term maintainability and injury/stress management.3 Jul 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 31 chapters
2892: Upper Lower Split Workout | How to Build Muscle 4 Days a WeekMind Pump introduces MAPS Upper Lower, a new four-day-a-week “upper/lower split” bodybuilding program (upper, lower, rest, upper, lower, two days off), with an at-home version using dumbbells/bench…2 Jul 2026 · 25 min · 9 chapters
2891: How to Heal Your Body Dysmorphia (5 Strategies That Actually Work)The episode focuses on body dysmorphia in the fitness world—how it shows up (including anorexia, bulimia, “reverse anorexia”/bigorexia, and orthorexia), why it’s common among trainers and clients,…1 Jul 2026 · 2 h 11 min · 36 chapters
2890: Speed Training for Athletes | How to Sprint Faster Without Getting Hurt w/ Brian KulaHow to sprint faster and reduce running/sprinting injuries by building “volume tolerance” and addressing neural, mechanical, and structural factors before high-speed work.28 Jun 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 29 chapters
2889: 7 Muscle Building Exercises You Have Never Done (But Should Start Immediately)The Mind Pump hosts explain why doing unfamiliar “old-time” strength exercises can create “novice gains” and carry over to conventional lifts, then they list seven specific muscle-building movements.27 Jun 2026 · 1 h 52 min · 33 chapters
2888: The 6 Best Lifts for Athletic Fitness (That Actually Transfer to Real Life)The Mind Pump hosts answer listener questions and then discuss “the 6 best lifts for athletic fitness” that transfer to real life, emphasizing low-skill, high-carryover movements.26 Jun 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 27 chapters
2887: Why Nobody Has the Abs They Want (And It's Not Body Fat)Why people don’t get visible abs—and how to train them correctly. Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews argue that most gym routines overemphasize high-rep “burn” training,…25 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 14 chapters