Afleveringen
-
In this episode the guys break down their brand new MAPS Upper Lower program β a classic four day bodybuilder split designed for people who want to shape, sculpt and build their body with more volume than a full body routine but without the intensity of programs like MAPS Aesthetic. They cover why the upper lower split is one of their personal favorite ways to train, how the three phase structure prevents plateaus, why the final phase ends with a five by five strength focus, and why they built separate men's and women's versions with different priority lifts.
MAPS Upper Lower: β https://mapsupperlower.comβ Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes male and female programs, workout videos, exercise demos, coaching videos and live coaching with Cole. At home dumbbell version included.
SPONSORS
Olipop: β https://drinkolipop.com/mindpumpβ Buy any two cans of Olipop in store (any flavor, any retailer) and they will pay you back for one. New flavors: Blackberry Vanilla and Raspberry Sherbet. New can designs.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: β https://mindpumpstore.comβ
Maps Fitness Products: β https://mapsfitnessproducts.comβ
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:08 - Introducing MAPS Upper Lower β what it is and who it's for
3:32 - Why the upper lower split produces great results and how it differs from full body
9:02 - Phase breakdown β rep schemes, set structures and why the program ends with five by five
16:20 - Why the final phase ends heavy instead of starting heavy like MAPS Anabolic
18:38 - Men's vs. women's versions β shoulder priority, glute priority and why they're different
20:10 - At home version and what equipment you need
21:11 - Live coaching with Cole
-
In this episode the guys break down how to heal body dysmorphia β what it is, why it's especially common in the fitness industry, and five practical strategies to work your way out of it. They also get into Adam's appearance on Chalene Johnson's podcast and the conversations around gray market peptides and Retatrutide, a new study showing vitamin D and calcium supplements do nothing for bone strength without resistance training, the nuance around blood lipids and saturated fat, and how Scotland fans drank Boston out of beer during the World Cup. They also cover a fascinating discussion on Super Patch haptic technology, how Mind Pump first partnered with Vuori before anyone knew who they were, and Japan's incredible cultural approach to cleanliness. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com
Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Updated two phase ab building system with new videos and demos by Sal. $28.50 after discount.SPONSORS
Vuori: https://vuoriclothing.com/mindpump
20% off first order, no code needed, automatically applied at checkout.Vita Bella / MP Hormones: β https://mphormones.comβ Go to https://mphormones.com and BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY 10 minute consultation with a membership specialist to find out if Vita Bella is right for you. Or use code mindpump365 to start your annual membership and get your free blood panel and Gift. Consultation: entry: https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/alever/marketing-membership-consultation?uuid=ff3ae3e9-7828-4d4b-be06-7d8d68ba2929
Super Patch: https://mindpump.superpatch.com
No code needed, use URL for $30 off. Haptic technology patches backed by over a dozen peer reviewed studies. Pain, sleep, performance, focus and more.Seed Daily Synbiotic: https://seed.com/mindpump
Code: 25MINDPUMP for 25% off your first month.LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia0:00 - Intro
2:48 - How to heal body dysmorphia β what it is and why it's so common in fitness
14:01 - Strategy 1 and 2: Get comfortable being uncomfortable and outsource your routine to a coach
19:41 - Strategy 3 and 4: Focus on a healthy objective metric and stop studying the mirror and scale
23:50 - Strategy 5: Create and strengthen healthy replacement behaviors
24:41 - Adam on Chalene Johnson's podcast β gray market peptides and the Retatrutide misconception
35:46 - New study: Vitamin D and calcium supplements do nothing for bone strength without lifting
38:37 - Blood lipids, saturated fat and why one bad marker in an otherwise healthy person is not the whole story
46:01 - Scotland fans drink Boston out of beer, ugly Ferrari, Japan fans clean the stadium after a loss
52:49 - Super Patch haptic technology β Sal explains it to a doctor friend who was skeptical
58:37 - How Mind Pump first partnered with Vuori before anyone knew who they were
1:03:24 - Caller: Alex (Washington) 60 day check-in β lost 20 pounds, strong metabolism, gets MAPS Powerlift
1:20:12 - Caller: Amber (Texas) β eating disorder history, still on GLP, hysterectomy in August, needs to bulk
1:32:23 - Caller: Kennedy (Missouri) β work accident trauma, six foot 180 pounds targeting 165, gets MAPS Performance
1:46:42 - Caller: Sophie (UK) β husband's recurring back pain and sciatica, sleep and stress are the root cause -
Zijn er afleveringen die ontbreken?
-
In this episode the guys sit down with elite speed and performance coach Brian Kula of Kula Sports Performance, the man who has trained Christian McCaffrey since he was 13 years old, Saquon Barkley, AJ Brown, and dozens of other professional and Olympic athletes. Brian breaks down his Bounce Fire system for building safe running mechanics from the ground up, why strong athletes like Sal who never sprint are actually at higher injury risk than deconditioned ones, how the nervous system is the real reason hamstrings pull, why cold plunges can shut down the nervous system for up to 24 hours before a game, the best strength training exercises for speed including trap bar deadlifts and overcoming isometrics, how he uses force plates and grip strength to gauge recovery, the role genetics play in athletic potential, why gymnastics is the best base sport for young kids, and the ACL injury connection to the menstrual cycle that most coaches don't know about.
Kula Sports Performance: https://www.kulasp.com
ETS Performance: https://etsperformance.com
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com
Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Full two phase ab building system with updated videos and demos.
SPONSOR
Butcher Box: https://butcherbox.com/mindpump
No code needed. New users choose free thick cut ribeyes, top sirloin, or ground beef and bacon for a year plus $20 off at checkout.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
3:31 - Running is a skill and why the injury rate is so high
6:06 - The Bounce Fire system β Brian's 25-year progressive running mechanics method
12:20 - Why reaching with your stride is the real cause of most hamstring pulls
15:44 - Sal's hamstring pop story and why strong athletes who never sprint are highest risk
20:28 - Recovery tools β force plates, fly tens and structured periodization
30:08 - Best strength exercises for speed β trap bar deadlift, box squat and overcoming isometrics
37:09 - Biggest changes in athletic training over 30 years and what went wrong with functional training
40:07 - Female ACL injury rates and the menstrual cycle connection nobody talks about
43:14 - CO2 paste recovery technology β why Brian thinks it beats hyperbaric chambers and cold plunges
51:00 - Biggest mistakes young athletes and coaches make and the multi-sport debate
1:00:25 - Stories from coaching Saquon, McCaffrey, AJ Brown and what separates elite athletes
-
In this episode the guys break down the seven best muscle building exercises you have probably never done β the bent press, circus press, Zottman curls, weighted windmills, heavy overhead carries, heavy trap bar farm walks, and tibialis raises. They also get into AI being used to expose congressional stock trading corruption (56% of congressional stock purchases are on companies directly impacted by bills they later voted on), the whey protein shortage and a new manufacturing technique that makes it taste even better, the history of sketchy old school supplements like Hot Stuff and what was actually in them, old school protein shakes from the Weider era, and LMNT's new lemonade iced tea flavor. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Updated two phase ab building system with new videos and demos .
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com
1.9 NASM CEUsSPONSORS
Legion (protein bars and supplements): https://buylegion.com/mindpump Code: MPB2G1 for buy 2 get 1 free.
Kion Aminos: https://getkion.com/mindpump
20% off automatically applied at checkout, no code needed.
LMNT (lemonade iced tea): https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump
Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase, no code needed. New lemonade iced tea flavor discussed on air β 50mg caffeine, no sugar.
Dose for Your Liver: https://dosedaily.co/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP for 25% off first month subscription. Clinically backed liquid liver supplement, zero sugar, zero calories.
LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
3:08 - 7 best muscle building exercises you have never done
7:34 - The bent press β how Arthur Saxon pressed 370 pounds overhead with one arm
10:30 - The circus press β the one arm push press that builds shoulders fast
12:19 - Zottman curls β the forgotten arm builder that bulletproofs your elbows
13:44 - Weighted windmills β the best exercise Sal had never done that fixed his SI joint
15:40 - Heavy overhead carries β how walking with weight overhead changed the guys' pressing strength
19:11 - Heavy trap bar farm walk β why carrying 500 pounds makes everyday life feel easy
21:24 - Tibialis raises β the dumbest simplest fix for shin splints that actually works instantly
24:04 - Legion chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie bars and GLP users who struggle to hit protein
25:10 - AI exposes congressional stock trading β 56% of purchases tied to bills they voted on
35:09 - Retail investors now make up 20% of market trading volume and its impact
37:18 - Leucine is the trigger β why your EAA supplement is probably underdosed where it matters
40:05 - Whey protein shortage and a new manufacturing technique that makes it taste better
44:54 - Old school supplements β Hot Stuff, pro hormones and what was actually in them
51:10 - 1988 study β frail 88-year-olds gained 174% average strength in 8 weeks with no injuries
58:05 - Caller: Bobby (New Jersey) β truck driver, GLP off-ramp, normalized bloodwork at 55, needs a build phase
1:08:44 - Caller: Casey (North Carolina) β Hashimoto's, weekend gluten cheats, overtraining, gets Maps 15
1:23:29 - Caller: Sharon (Connecticut) β hypermobility, POTS, MCAS, gets Maps Starter with isometric modifications
1:36:43 - Caller: Renee (Hawaii) β DV survivor, hysterectomy next week, bikini competitor goals, gets free coaching and certification course
-
In this episode the guys break down the six best lifts for athletic fitness β the movements that translate directly to real world performance, sport and everyday life. They cover lunges and sled work, the standing overhead press, trap bar deadlift, one arm rows with rotation and pull ups, hanging leg raises done correctly, and band and cable chops for rotational power. They also reminisce about their worst business failures β Sal's second studio location that cost him 75K to break the lease, Adam's mobile car detailing hustle, Justin's app build, and Doug's story of losing his entire Japan savings to a fraudulent investment group that got raided by the IRS mid-call. Then they answer questions from Instagram on Bulgarian split squat imbalances, swapping exercises in MAPS 15 Powerlift, which program fixes imbalances and unlocks squat depth, and how to pair sprint intervals with strength training.
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com
Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Full ab building system with two phase blueprints and video demos by Sal. $28.50 after discount.SPONSORS
Rho Nutrition (liposomal creatine, NAD+ and Glutathione): https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off everything. Liposomal creatine discussed on air as the fix for people who experience bloating from regular creatine.Paleo Valley (grass-fed fermented meat sticks): https://paleovalley.com/mindpump
15% off automatically applied at checkout, no code needed.Our Place (non-toxic cookware): https://fromourplace.com
Code: MINDPUMP for 10% off sitewide. Always Pan replaces eight pieces of cookware, forever chemical free, 100 day trial with free returns.LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia0:00 - Intro
2:28 - 6 best lifts for athletic fitness
3:25 - Lunges and sled work β triple extension, split stance and why sled is the most accessible power exercise
8:09 - Standing overhead press β the squat of the upper body and how it reveals your whole body strength
10:22 - Trap bar deadlift β why athletic coaches prefer it over conventional for most sports
14:38 - One arm rows with rotation and pull ups β pulling strength and the rotational component most programs miss
16:31 - Hanging leg raises β how to do them correctly and why they matter for every athletic movement
18:25 - Band and cable chops β rotational and anti-rotational power for sport
21:15 - Worst business failures β studios, apps, car detailing and Doug's IRS raid story
50:13 - Rho liposomal creatine solving the bloating problem for women
51:43 - Justin's Yellowstone trip and the bear world grizzly feeding park
59:25 - Paleo Valley fermentation process and the Truckee cabin bear break-in story
1:01:22 - Q&A: Bulgarian split squat imbalances β how to even out a weaker leg
1:04:41 - Q&A: Swapping exercises in MAPS 15 Powerlift with weaker lift variations
1:05:47 - Q&A: Best MAPS program for fixing imbalances and unlocking squat depth
1:07:40 - Q&A: How to pair sprint intervals with strength training correctly -
In this episode the guys break down how not to train your abs, covering the five biggest mistakes that keep people from ever seeing results from their core training. They cover why high reps are the wrong approach, how most people are using their hip flexors instead of their abs without realizing it, why short range of motion leaves gains on the table, why rest periods matter just as much for abs as any other muscle, and why avoiding obliques is one of the worst ideas in fitness. Sal shares how switching to resistance training for his abs within 60 days made them one of his best body parts.
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com
Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Full two phase ab building system with video demos by Sal. $28.50 after discount. 30 day money back guarantee.
SPONSORS
Super Patch: https://mindpump.superpatch.com
No code needed. Use the URL for $30 off. Drug free wearable neurotechnology patch backed by over a dozen peer reviewed studies. Supports sleep, focus, energy, mobility, recovery and stress management.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
SPOTIFY TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:16 - How not to train your abs β the mistakes everyone makes
3:44 - Mistake #1: High reps β why this builds stamina not muscle
8:51 - Mistake #2: Flexing at the hips instead of the lumbar spine
14:28 - Mistake #3: Short range of motion and what a full range actually looks like
17:22 - Mistake #4: No rest between sets β why circuits kill your ab gains
19:38 - Mistake #5: Avoiding obliques β why this logic is completely backwards
22:57 - No BS 6-Pack Formula β the program designed to fix all of this
-
In this episode the guys break down the five steps to becoming the fittest you've ever been for life β not just for a season. They cover why fitness should improve your life rather than become your life, the importance of building strength for longevity, moving well and being able to play, and what realistic aesthetics look like for someone who actually has a life. Sal opens up about his own ongoing struggle with making fitness an idol, Adam talks about genuinely letting go of the all-or-nothing mentality, and Justin reflects on the identity shift from performance-based athlete to training for quality of life. They also get into the SpaceX IPO and the 4,000 overnight millionaires it will create, why politicians criticizing billionaires is frustrating, Olipop's origin story and 1.8 billion dollar valuation, the delta sleep inducing peptide Sal has been using, parasite infections being far more common than people think, and Adam shooting a squirrel that was eating his peaches. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://nobs6pack.com
Code: 6PACK for 50% off. Full ab building system, two phase workout blueprints, video demos by Sal and a healthy diet guide. $28.50 after discount.SPONSORS
Organifi: https://organifi.com/mindpump
Code: MINDPUMP for 20% off. Natural parasite cleanse combo (two bottles: one for the parasite, one to heal the gut). Discussed on air with Sal sharing his personal experience.Olipop: https://drinkolipop.com/mindpump
Buy any two cans of Olipop in store (any flavor, any retailer) and they will pay you back for one. New flavors: Blackberry Vanilla and Raspberry Sherbet.Zbiotics Pre-Alcohol Probiotic: https://zbiotics.com/MINDPUMP26
Code: MINDPUMP26 for 15% off first purchase (one-time or subscription, 3, 6 and 12-pack options).LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia0:00 - Intro
3:20 - 5 steps to becoming the fittest you've ever been for life
5:03 - Step 1: Fitness should improve your life, not become your life
22:25 - Step 2: Build strength, why it matters more as you age
25:46 - Step 3 and 4: Move well and be able to play
26:38 - Step 5: What realistic aesthetics actually look like long term
33:26 - Sal is going back to jiu jitsu and his fears about walking in as a purple belt
42:43 - Parasite infections are more common than people think and Organifi's cleanse
53:28 - The delta sleep inducing peptide Sal has been using from MP Hormones
55:57 - SpaceX IPO, 4,000 overnight millionaires and the Elizabeth Warren reaction
1:00:36 - Caller: Daniel (Georgia) eating 1500 calories since high school, 30 year history of restriction
1:20:05 - Caller: Matilda (Singapore) doing everything right for a year but period has not returned
1:29:30 - Caller: Christina (Missouri) 51 years old, six day a week program, not progressing
1:37:31 - Caller: Olivia (Texas) active athlete trying to balance lifting with sports and Pilates -
Get The No BS 6-Pack Formula: https://www.nobs6pack.com?htrafficsource=libsyn-organic&hcategory=MPSHOW&el=2885
This Episode discusses why visible six-pack abs are rare and emphasizes that abs are muscles that must be built while getting leaner through improved body composition, not just weight loss. It outlines a three-part approach: (1) track everything you eat and drink for seven days without changing habits to establish a true calorie baseline, then monitor waist or body-fat trends; (2) create a modest calorie deficit of about 500 calories, eat about 1 gram of protein per pound of target body weight, avoid heavily processed foods, and test removing bloat-triggering foods like gluten, dairy, eggs, or legumes; and (3) prioritize strength training over cardio to preserve muscle, and train abs with resistance, full range of motion, and moderate reps rather than high-rep endurance work. The episode also promotes the No BS Six-Pack Formula program and sponsor products.
This episode is brought to you by CRISP POWER
www.crisppower.com/mindpump
Go to www.crisppower.com/mindpump and use code mindpump for 10% off your order
00:00 Six Pack Reality Check
00:58 Build Abs Not Skinny
03:41 Track Calories Baseline
06:02 Avoid Tracking Mistakes
09:34 Cut Calories Add Protein
11:09 Beat Bloat Triggers
16:25 Strength Training Wins
18:16 Train Abs Like Muscle
21:46 Programs And Wrap Up -
In this episode the guys break down five popular exercises that are almost always done wrong and sending people backward β jump boxes, hip abduction machines, circuits, renegade rows, and ultra high rep training. They also get into the science behind why ketone IQ works (mitochondrial efficiency, BDNF, and clean ATP production with no stimulants), Sal taking his wife to see the horror movie Obsession and deeply regretting it, the SpaceX IPO and the 4,000 new millionaires it will create overnight, 24 Hour Fitness removing basketball courts to add more weight room space, Jacob Collier and the guys' appreciation for elite musical talent, and Mind Pump offering 80% off select programs to high school coaches and teachers. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching: [ https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com
1.9 NASM CEUs
MAPS Anabolic Relaunch: https://mapsanabolic.com
Code: ANABOLIC for 50% off through the end of the month. Includes updated female blueprints, masterclass videos and three days of live coaching with Cole.
High school coaches and teachers: Email [email protected] to receive 80% off six curated MAPS programs for your students. Be sure to send your request from your school email address to qualify.
SPONSORS
Ketone IQ: https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP
30% off subscription orders plus a free gift with your second shipment. Also available at Target stores nationwide.
Manukora Manuka Honey: https://manukora.com/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP for up to 31% off plus $25 in free gifts with the Starter Kit (MGO 850+ honey jar, 5 travel sticks, wooden spoon and guidebook).
LMNT (electrolytes): ttps://drinklmnt.com/MindPump
Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase. No-questions-asked refunds on all orders.
LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:32 - 5 exercises that are almost always done wrong and sending you backward
3:12 - Jump boxes: the right way vs. how everyone actually does them
10:35 - Hip abduction machines: why they're not building your glutes
16:00 - Circuits: the one thing they're actually good for and why everyone misuses them
20:13 - Renegade rows: they're anti-rotation training, not a back exercise
21:31 - Ultra high rep training: when it stops being hypertrophy and becomes cardio
24:42 - Ketone IQ deep dive: BDNF, mitochondrial efficiency and why it's not a stimulant
27:15 - Sal takes his wife to see the horror movie Obsession and deeply regrets it
34:17 - SpaceX IPO and the 4,000 employees about to become overnight millionaires
39:46 - 24 Hour Fitness removing basketball courts to expand the weight room
44:13 - Mind Pump offers 80% off programs for high school coaches and teachers
54:18 - Caller: Katie (Maryland) training during a high risk pregnancy with placenta previa
1:08:29 - Caller: Karen (UK) 60 day check-in on MAPS Strong with shoulder injury and a cut plan
1:23:13 - Caller: Bianca (Texas) burned out teacher eating 1750 calories and getting nowhere
1:37:02 - Caller: Alyssa (Michigan) 60 day check-in rebuilding after overtraining and period loss
-
In this episode the guys break down the pros and cons of the five most popular workout styles right now, Pilates, yoga, bodybuilding, powerlifting, and hybrid training; covering what each one is actually good at, what it's not, and who should be doing each one. They also get into why meal prepping is one of the most underrated fat loss strategies, how Coca Cola literally had cocaine and caffeine in the original formula, the first ever online pizza order, and the guy who spent 10,000 Bitcoin on two Papa John's pizzas in 2010. Then they answer questions from Instagram on rest days and strength training, how new personal trainers should get their first clients, whether GLP-1 drugs actually cause more muscle loss than regular dieting, and how to balance eating the same meals consistently versus adding food variety outside of a prep.
MAPS Anabolic Relaunch: https://mapsanabolic.com Code: ANABOLIC for 50% off through the end of the month. Includes updated female blueprints, masterclass videos and three days of live coaching.
SPONSORS
Vita Bella / MP Hormones: Go to https://mphormones.com and BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY 10 minute consultation with a membership specialist to find out if Vita Bella is right for you. Or use code mindpump365 to start your annual membership and get your free blood panel and Gift. Consultation: entry: https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/alever/marketing-membership-consultation?uuid=ff3ae3e9-7828-4d4b-be06-7d8d68ba2929
Caldera Lab (Hydro Layer skincare): https://calderalab.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP20 for 20% off your first order. Visibly reduces lines and wrinkles, firms skin, minimizes pores, all-day hydration. Peptide growth factors plus a hydration matrix that holds 5,000x its weight in water.
Butcher Box: https://butcherbox.com/mindpump No code needed. Sign up now and choose your free for life offer plus $20 off. Choose from free sirloin tips for life, free chicken wings for life, or free ground beef for life.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: [ https://mindpumpstore.com](https://mindpumpstore.com)
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:29 - The 5 most popular workout styles ranked and compared: Pilates, yoga, bodybuilding, powerlifting, hybrid
3:27 - Pilates: pros, cons, and why it's surging right now
11:15 - Yoga: breathing, flexibility, community, and why it's more valuable than ever
16:57 - Bodybuilding: the best for body composition and why it can attract body dysmorphia
21:16 - Powerlifting: the best foundation, great culture, and where it falls short
25:02 - Hybrid training: the most balanced but easiest to overtrain and hardest to program
30:51 - Why meal prepping is one of the most effective fat loss strategies (and how to make it simple)
33:33 - Butcher Box and the anchor meal strategy Adam uses every week
42:19 - Original Coca Cola had 5 to 9mg of cocaine per serving
50:24 - The guy who spent 10,000 Bitcoin on two Papa John's pizzas in 2010
57:26 - Q&A: How many rest days should you take per week when strength training?
59:56 - Q&A: What should a brand new personal trainer do on their first day to get clients?
1:02:49 - Q&A: Does GLP-1 actually cause more muscle loss than a regular calorie-restricted diet?
1:05:31 - Q&A: Is it better to eat the same meals every day or add variety outside of a prep?
-
In this episode Phil Vella, founder of Vita Bella, returns to break down the wild west of the gray market peptide industry. He shares new data showing 70 percent of research peptides now fail purity and contamination testing, why so many random people are running peptide side hustles out of their garages, and the real risks of injection site infections and improperly dosed products. They cover why hormone optimization should always come before peptides, the most popular peptides Vita Bella prescribes, the science behind PDE5 inhibitors for both performance and longevity, and the regulatory battle between big pharma and compounding pharmacies over GLP medications. Phil also opens up about a brutal stretch of his life that included losing his father, a double spinal fusion injury, and nine people from his childhood neighborhood dying by suicide within about a year, and how that period reshaped his understanding of money, purpose, and fatherhood.
Vita Bella / MP Hormones: https://mphormones.com
Go to mphormones.com and BOOK A COMPLIMENTARY 10 minute consultation with a membership specialist to find out if Vita Bella is right for you. Or use code mindpump365 to start your annual membership and get your free blood panel and Gift.
Consultation entry: https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/alever/marketing-membership-consultation?uuid=ff3ae3e9-7828-4d4b-be06-7d8d68ba2929SPONSORS
Troscriptions: https://troscriptions.com/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP for 10% off your first order. Medical grade supplements including methylene blue and Calm.MAPS Anabolic Relaunch: https://mapsanabolic.com
Code: ANABOLIC for 50% off through the end of the month. Includes updated female blueprints, updated FAQ and phase overview videos, masterclass videos on the barbell squat, bench press, overhead press, barbell good morning and behind the neck press, and three days of live coaching with one of the Mind Pump coaches.LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia0:00 - Intro
3:07 - Phil Vella returns to talk peptide industry quality and regulation
5:04 - 70 percent of research peptides now fail purity testing
7:26 - Everyday people running peptide side hustles out of their homes
10:39 - Contamination, infection, and dosing risks from research peptides
13:12 - The difference between FDA regulated compounding pharmacies and the gray market
16:23 - Why hormones must be dialed in before starting peptides
19:12 - Testosterone for women and the most prescribed hormones at Vita Bella
22:04 - Recent changes to peptide regulation and the FDA review process
33:06 - Blood Pump and PDE5 inhibitors for performance, pumps, and longevity
38:22 - The Glow and Clo peptide stacks for recovery and skin health
43:15 - Metformin and glutathione as part of a longevity stack
51:11 - Phil's double spinal fusion injury and recovery
52:46 - Losing his father and nine people from his neighborhood to suicide in one year
58:11 - Moving to Bali and rebuilding his sense of purpose
1:00:38 - The Bell Curve of Happiness and why money stops buying happiness
1:09:04 - The membership model behind Vita Bella and future plans for the company -
In this episode the guys break down the most effective GLP strategy for fat loss and muscle gain, covering how to start lifting before beginning a GLP, why minimal effective dose matters, keeping training volume low while on it, using essential amino acids to preserve muscle, replacing old eating behaviors with new ones, and how to scale down successfully. They also get into a probiotic study showing a 40 percent reduction in anxiety among menopausal women, Sal's appearance on Dr. Seeds' peptide podcast, a debate about SpaceX's trillion dollar valuation and what it means for AI infrastructure, AI getting measurably "dumber" after training on social media data, and a tangent on horror movies and low budget filmmaking economics. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com.
MAPS Anabolic Relaunch: https://mapsanabolic.com
Code: ANABOLIC for 50% off through the end of the month.SPONSORS
Kion Aminos: https://getkion.com/mindpump
20% off automatically applied at checkout, no code needed. 40% leucine enriched formula for muscle protein synthesis.Seed Daily Synbiotic: https://seed.com/mindpump
Code: 25MINDPUMP for 25% off your first month.Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/mindpump
Use code MINDPUMP for a discount on the Pod 5 Ultra. May qualify as an HSA/FSA medical expense through Truemed, with qualified customers saving about 30% on average.LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia0:00 - Intro
3:13 - Most effective GLP strategy for fat loss and muscle gain
14:24 - Building a foundation before starting a GLP and why timing matters
20:28 - Minimal effective dose, training volume, and essential amino acids on a GLP
25:06 - Replacing old behaviors and scaling down off a GLP successfully
26:54 - Probiotic study links to a 40 percent reduction in anxiety in menopausal women
29:46 - Sal's experience on Dr. Seeds' peptide podcast
36:13 - SpaceX valuation debate and what it means for AI infrastructure
41:20 - AI training on social media data and getting measurably dumber
1:04:46 - Caller: Carrie (Utah) navigating Hashimoto's, hormone shifts, and rebuilding after a difficult year
1:19:09 - Caller: Kyle (British Columbia) follow up on strength gains after switching to free weights
1:38:37 - Caller: John (Ohio) on growing a personal training business through in person client work
1:54:01 - Caller: Jenna (Texas) 60 day update alternating strength and endurance training block -
Ten years ago, before there was a podcast, before there were millions of downloads, there was a workout program built in a gym by a few trainers who were obsessed with one question: why does almost everyone train wrong? That program was MAPS Anabolicβand a decade and 100,000-plus customers later, it's still the one the guys point to when someone asks where to start.
Right now MAPS Anabolic is 50% off at https://mapsanabolic.com with code ANABOLIC
Watch the original Mind Pump Sales video here: https://mindpumpproducts.com/original-video
Episode Sponsor:
"Pre Alcohol" Zbiotics: https://zbiotics.com/mindpump26
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
02:23 Ten Years Later
13:07 Mind Pump Begins
19:06 Strength Changes Everything
19:59 Why Most Programs Fail
23:57 Heavy Lifting
26:17 Full Body and Trigger Sessions
29:43 Relaunch Details
-
In this episode the guys break down how to eat carbs for muscle gains and fat loss β why they're not essential but are beneficial, how to figure out if you do better higher carb or lower fat, timing carbs around workouts, choosing easy-digesting sources, and why drinking carbs is almost always a mistake. They also get into a deep dive on PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra/Cialis) and the emerging data showing 30β40% reduction in all-cause cardiovascular mortality, potential neuroprotective and anti-cancer effects, and why Sal thinks they'll be recommended to most men over 40 within a decade. Plus: side bends as a highly underrated QL exercise, the Guy Ritchie movie "In the Gray," Sal's son's gem hustle, Adam's commercial-grade mosquito killer, Google releasing 32 million lab-bred mosquitoes into California, pirates and their eye patches, cauliflower ear plastic surgery in Russia, and giant tree spiders in Malaysia. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com β Jesse from Florida on reverse dieting after a bad coach left her overtrained and underfed, Augie from Alabama on combining MAPS PPL with running for fall race prep, Kaylene from New York on sobriety from THC and getting comfortable bulking, and Vanessa from the UK on building her glutes while letting go of the step and scale obsession.
MAPS Summer Sale β https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Code: SUMMER40 β 40% off everything β June 1β14 onlyMind Pump Fitness Coaching β https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com
1.9 NASM CEUsSPONSORS
Crisp Power (protein pretzels) β https://www.crisppower.com/mindpump
Code: MINDPUMP β 10% off. Up to 28g protein, 15g carbs, baked not fried, zero added sugar, vegan, GLP-1 friendly. New 7.1oz variety pack bundles now available.Joovv (red light therapy) β https://joovv.com/mindpump
Code: MINDPUMP β $50 off first purchase. Discussed on air for stretch marks and skin health.Seed Daily Synbiotic β https://seed.com/mindpump
Code: 25MINDPUMP β 25% off first monthLINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia0:00 - Intro
2:07 - How to eat carbs for muscle gains and fat loss β the full breakdown
17:29 - Bookending workouts with carbs & choosing easy-digesting sources
23:42 - PDE5 inhibitors (Viagra/Cialis) β 30β40% cardiovascular mortality reduction & longevity data
33:41 - Side bends for the QL β the most underrated exercise nobody does
39:32 - Sal's son's gem hustle, World Vision kids & the Lego birthday revelation
47:08 - Adam's commercial mosquito killer, Google releasing 32M lab mosquitoes & laser bug defense
1:08:29 - Caller: Jesse (Florida) β overtrained, underfed by bad coach, incredibly strong, gets a coach
1:17:53 - Caller: Augie (Alabama) β combining MAPS PPL with running for fall races
1:22:23 - Caller: Kaylene (New York) β THC sobriety, cannabinoid hyperemesis, bulking comfort
1:39:16 - Caller: Vanessa (UK) β building glutes, letting go of steps and scale, needs to gain weight
-
In this episode the guys break down the muscle paradox! Why people are losing muscle while trying to lose fat, why this crisis is being amplified by GLP-1 use, and the three things that cause it: inadequate protein, poor resistance training programming, and a cardio focus. They also get into the testosterone U-shape curve and how more isn't always better for libido, Sal's upcoming talk at the World Peptide Congress in Arizona, Adam's sauna routine and how it kept him from getting the norovirus that took down his whole family, the shriek bird that impales its prey on thorns, and polar bear fun facts nobody asked for. Then they answer questions submitted through Instagram, covering how to add cardio after years of strength training, what's actually happening in your body when you under-eat but still get stronger, physical standards for men and women in their late 30s and early 40s, and how to approach warm-up sets.
MAPS Summer Sale β https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Code: SUMMER40 β 40% off everything including Maps Prime β June 1β14 only
SPONSORS
Paleo Valley (grass-fed meat sticks) β https://paleovalley.com/mindpump 15% off automatically applied at checkout β no code needed. Fermented, gut-friendly, 8g protein per stick.
Legion (supplements) β https://buylegion.com/mindpump Code: MPB2G1 β Buy 2 get 1 free. Third-party tested, efficacious doses only. Rice Krispie protein bars and pure creatine highlighted this episode.
Hiya (kids' multivitamin) β https://hiyahealth.com/MINDPUMP 50% off first order β no code needed, deal only available at this link. Zero sugar, non-GMO, vegan, allergy-free.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:59 - The muscle paradox β why you're losing muscle while trying to lose fat
8:21 - How GLP-1 and Retatrutide are amplifying the muscle loss crisis
17:27 - The 3 causes: inadequate protein, poor RT programming & cardio focus
23:01 - Testosterone U-shape curve β why more isn't always better for libido
27:16 - Sal's World Peptide Congress talk at the Biltmore in Arizona (June 20th)
39:26 - Adam's sauna routine β how he dodged the norovirus that wrecked his whole family
52:15 - The shriek bird, the barrel-eye fish & polar bears that hunt humans
59:53 - Q&A: How to add cardio after 2β3 years of just strength training
1:04:22 - Q&A: What's happening in your body when you under-eat but still get stronger?
1:06:12 - Q&A: Physical standards for men and women in their late 30s and early 40s
1:10:57 - Q&A: Should you do warm-up sets for every exercise?
-
In this episode the guys break down the best workout strategy for people who want to lose weight and keep it off β and why most people are going about it completely backwards. They cover why strength training beats cardio for fat loss head to head, how to structure your training as a full body split or 1β2 lifts per day, why compound movements are the only ones that matter at this stage, hitting 8,000 steps through lifestyle rather than scheduled cardio, and simple diet steps that create a natural calorie deficit without counting calories.
MAPS Summer Sale β https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Code: SUMMER40 β 40% off everything (programs, bundles, mods & guides) β June 1β14 only
SPONSORS
LMNT (electrolytes) β https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase β no code needed. 1,000mg sodium per serving, no sugar, no artificial sweeteners. No-questions-asked refunds on all orders.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
1:55 - New study: Strength training vs. cardio vs. no exercise β who lost the most fat?
5:40 - Why cardio burns more calories but strength training burns more fat
9:27 - Why the scale moves faster with cardio β and why that's actually a trap
13:17 - Full body split or 1β2 lifts per day β which approach works best
15:07 - Compound lifts only β why isolation exercises don't move the needle here
20:41 - 8,000 steps a day β why lifestyle movement beats scheduled cardio
24:40 - Diet steps: whole foods, protein first, eat when hungry, half to one gallon of water
-
In this episode the guys break down the four biggest fitness traps of 2026 β over-reliance on wearables and tech, the GLP-1 shortcut and muscle loss crisis, chasing longevity fads over basics, and aesthetics over everything. They also get into the alien.gov website reveal (spoiler: not what anyone expected), the black market GLP-1 side hustle spreading through social circles, a new study showing resistance training beats cardio for fat loss head to head, and Doug's 30-day Dose liver enzyme experiment update. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com β Aidan from Kansas on lingering strength and nerve issues after mono, Jamie from Oklahoma on rebuilding her relationship with food and training after anorexia and overtraining, and Caleb from Pennsylvania who shares an inspiring 18-month reverse diet success story before getting help with chronic forearm pain.
MAPS Summer Sale β https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Code: SUMMER40 β 40% off everything (programs, bundles, mods & guides) β June 1β14 only
SPONSORS
Vuori β https://vuoriclothing.com/mindpump 20% off first order β no code needed, automatically applied
Dose (liver & cholesterol support) β https://dosedaily.co/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP β 25% off first month subscription. Clinically backed, all-natural liquid supplement. Supports liver enzymes, LDL, HDL and skin health.
Fatty15 (C15 essential fatty acid) β https://fatty15.com/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP β additional 15% off the 90-day Starter Kit subscription. C15 has been shown to have 3x more cellular benefits than omega-3.
LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:12 - Fitness trap #1: Over-reliance on wearables and tech β when data becomes a stressor
8:21 - Fitness trap #2: GLP-1 and the muscle loss crisis β what nobody is telling you
16:36 - Fitness trap #3: Chasing longevity fads while ignoring the basics
20:56 - Fitness trap #4: Aesthetics over everything β why chasing the look kills the look
33:23 - Vuori β the random guy at the park who wouldn't stop complimenting Sal's joggers
44:57 - Resistance training vs. cardio for fat loss β new head to head study
47:57 - Dose liver supplement β skin benefits and Doug's 30-day cholesterol experiment
55:43 - Alien.gov β the government website reveal nobody saw coming
59:33 - Caller: Aidan (Kansas) β college swimmer, post-mono nerve issues, lost 100lbs on bench
1:13:13 - Caller: Jamie (Oklahoma) β anorexia history, overtraining, inner thigh pain, gets a coach
1:27:24 - Caller: Caleb (Pennsylvania) β 18-month reverse diet success story, now dealing with forearm pain
-
In this episode the guys break down exactly how to look your best this summer with 30 days or less. They debate personal strategies β carb and water manipulation, peak week bodybuilding tactics, creatine loading, blood flow restriction training for arms and calves, building your abs instead of just leaning out, training rear delts and upper back for the beach, tibialis training for better looking legs, and why switching to whole foods alone will make you look visibly different in 30 days.
MAPS Summer Sale β https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Code: SUMMER40 β 40% off everything (programs, bundles, mods & guides) β June 1β14 only
SPONSOR
Rho Nutrition (liposomal NAD+ & Glutathione) β https://www.rhonutrition.com/discount/MINDPUMP
Code: MINDPUMP β 20% off everything. NAD+ raises your baseline energy without stimulants.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:02 - Adam's 30-day strategy β push carbs and volume, then taper and peak the final week
9:12 - Creatine loading for muscle fullness β why the scale going up is actually good
10:05 - Spray tans, haircuts and the real reason bodybuilders tan up
13:19 - Sal's strategy β build your abs instead of just leaning out, rear delts & upper back
20:44 - Blood flow restriction for arms and calves β a quarter inch of size in 30 days
22:10 - Justin's strategy β eliminate the extras, clean up the diet, rows and cleans for the yoke
23:43 - Why switching to whole foods alone makes you look visibly better in 30 days
-
In this episode the guys break down the best squat, deadlift and bench press variations and accessories to explode your strength β box squats, belt squats, front squats, split stance squats, trap bar deadlifts, zercher squats, suitcase carries, reverse hypers, dips, incline press, and bands and chains. They also get into a study showing married young adults are significantly happier than their single peers, astaxanthin as an internal sunscreen supplement, the spike in strokes among people in their 20s and 30s, alpha-gal syndrome increasing 3000% in some states, and Justin's family trip to Yellowstone. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com β Aaron from Indiana on body composition after strongman, Derek from California on a slow bulk and rising body fat, Nick from Alberta on low testosterone after multiple concussions, and Kathy from Florida on building muscle and bone density with MS and osteoporosis.
MAPS Summer Sale β https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Code: SUMMER40 β 40% off everything (programs, bundles & mods) β June 1β14 only
SPONSORS
Caldera Lab β https://calderalab.com/mindpump
Code: MINDPUMP20 β 20% off first order.
Kion β https://getkion.com/mindpump
20% off β automatically applied at checkout.
Butcher Box β https://butcherbox.com/mindpump
No code needed β Choose your free for life offer + $20 off: free sirloin tips for life, free chicken wings for life, or free ground beef for life. Grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, crate-free pork, wild-caught seafood delivered to your door.
Mind Pump Fitness Coaching β https://mindpumpfitnesscoaching.com
1.9 NASM CEUs
LINKS
Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:07 - Squat, deadlift and bench press hacks to explode your strength
3:43 - Squat hacks: box squat, belt squat, front squat & split stance squat
17:16 - Deadlift hacks: trap bar deadlift, zercher squat, suitcase carries & reverse hyper
23:28 - Bench press hacks: weighted dips, incline press, bands & chains
27:50 - Astaxanthin as internal sunscreen β Justin's Palm Desert experiment
38:24 - Study: Married 22β35 year olds are dramatically happier than single peers
50:58 - Strokes spiking in people in their 20s and 30s β what's going on?
52:24 - Alpha-gal syndrome up 3,000% in some states β bioterrorism investigation
56:50 - Kion amino acids β why 40% leucine is the trigger for muscle protein synthesis
1:00:36 - Caller: Aaron (Indiana) β strongman background, 29% body fat, bulk vs. cut cycles
1:09:21 - Caller: Derek (California) β slow bulk, rising body fat, strength doubled in 18 months
1:19:33 - Caller: Nick (Alberta) β low testosterone, 5 concussions, hormone questions
1:31:06 - Caller: Kathy (Florida) β MS, osteoporosis, overtraining on Maps Esthetic, gets a coach
-
In this episode the guys break down the three ways to program endurance and strength together β same workout, different days, or alternating weeks β covering the pros, cons and who each approach is actually best for. They also get into the viral heavy metals in protein powder scare (and why it's mostly prop 65 hysteria), the ugly new electric Ferrari that has all of Italy in mourning, GLP-1 concerns about motivation and libido (and why under-eating is the real culprit), Adam's son and Catrina's brutal norovirus battle, Justin taking his sons to the gym for the first time, and Sal's dad's legendary judo match. Then they answer questions submitted through Instagram β covering long cuts, goblet squats, the one peptide they'd each keep, and Adam and Justin's favorite sports moments.
MAPS Summer Sale β https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Code: SUMMER40 β 40% off everything (programs, bundles & mods) β June 1β14 only
SPONSORS
Troscriptions (Just Blue β methylene blue troche) β https://troscriptions.com/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP β 10% off first order. Buccal troche β dissolves between cheek and gum for faster onset. Clearer thinking, mental stamina, sustained focus and physical endurance without stimulant jitters.
Huel Black Edition β https://huel.com/MINDPUMP Code: MINDPUMP β 15% off (new customers only). RTD: 35g protein, 7g fiber, 27 vitamins & minerals, under $5. Powder: 40g protein. 100% plant-based, no artificial sweeteners. Flavors: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Vanilla, Salted Caramel, Banana, Cinnamon Roll.
LMNT (electrolytes) β https://drinklmnt.com/MindPump Free 8-count sample pack with any purchase β no code needed. No-questions-asked refunds on all orders.
LINKS
Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com
Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com
Instagram: @mindpumpmedia
0:00 - Intro
2:17 - How to program endurance and strength together β the 3 approaches
11:19 - Different days approach β how pro athletes do it and the intensity mistake everyone makes
17:28 - Alternating weeks β who it's actually for and why it's the most underrated method
24:39 - The ugly electric Ferrari β Italy is embarrassed, stock is tanking
34:15 - GLP-1 concerns: lost motivation & libido β why under-eating is the real cause
42:49 - Adam's family hits norovirus hard β Max, Katrina & the drive home from Reno
56:14 - Sal's 95-year-old uncle splits wood for fun β interviewing mom & uncle on longevity
59:15 - Justin takes his sons to the gym β Everett pulls 225lb trap bar deadlift at 120lbs
1:03:52 - Heavy metals in protein powder β why the viral scare is mostly prop 65 hysteria
1:10:27 - Q&A: Is cutting for more than 3 months too long?
1:17:23 - Q&A: How to program goblet squats and what are they best for?
1:22:03 - Q&A: If each host could only keep one peptide, what would it be?
1:30:39 - Q&A: Favorite sports moments β Adam and Justin take center stage (Sal sits this one out)
- Laat meer zien
