Episodes

  • 2522: Athletic Training Secrets With Alex Whitehair

    2522: Athletic Training Secrets With Alex Whitehair
    Jan 30 2025

    Athletic Training Secrets with Alex Whitehair

    • His background in the fitness and training space. (1:57)

    • Where did he get his inspiration? (6:32)

    • Translating application to action. (7:41)

    • How he assesses an athlete. (12:48)

    • The challenge of working with an athlete and not disrupting their timing or technique. (15:21)

    • How athletes are SO different from sport to sport. (18:16)

    • The difficulty in communicating recovery to his athletes. (20:23)

    • The various training modalities and how he would use them. (21:25)

    • Why if you’re going to add in one area, you need to dial back in another area. (24:10)

    • Risk vs reward. (27:03)

    • Why training cycles are important. (29:17)

    • The tools he uses and why. (33:05)

    • Exercises with the most value. (35:08)

    • A sports connoisseur. (42:43)

    • The most difficult athlete to train. (43:54)

    • Proud athlete comeback story. (48:29)

    • Lessons learned from Bruce Lee’s training. (52:31)

    • How he uses isometrics with his athletes. (58:09)

    • The differences between training men and women. (59:48)

    • Plyometrics AREN’T meant for conditioning. (1:03:37)

    • What does his business model look like? (1:10:00)

    • Downsides of building a business on social media. (1:11:19)

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    Featured Guest/People Mentioned

    • Alex Whitehair (@realgame.athletics) Instagram

    • Website

    • Paul J. Fabritz (@pjfperformance) Instagram
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • 2521: Doing THIS Can Reduce Your Risk of Depression & Early Death (Listener Live Coaching)

    2521: Doing THIS Can Reduce Your Risk of Depression & Early Death (Listener Live Coaching)
    Jan 29 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach 3 Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Would you like to live longer, have fewer strokes and heart attacks, have a lower chance of becoming depressed, be less likely to have advanced cancer at the time of diagnosis and more likely to survive cancer for a longer period, survive a major operation more often…DO THIS! (2:50) It’s wedding season! Get decked out in State & Liberty. (15:43) Thoughts on getting married at a younger age. (21:30) Grip strength standards for men & women. (26:58) The compounded effects of being without your phone. (32:29) Homemade jerky. (40:22) Presidents net worth before and after taking office. (42:45) The history of Presidential pardons. (45:50) AI training in sports. (51:08) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I fix the hip pain I feel when lying on a flat bench? (58:34) #ListenerLive question #2 – Have you ever met a real-life intuitive eater? (1:04:06) #ListenerLive question #3 – Can I gain strength and increase in weights and reps without gaining muscle mass? (1:14:10) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit State & Liberty for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Mention Mind Pump when you do a consultation to get the free $100 gift card + free outfit if you go with us! Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users will receive their choice between chicken breast, ground beef, or salmon in every box for a year + use code MINDPUMP and get $20 off your first box. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Wedded bliss: Married people are less likely to be depressed, 7-country analysis suggests Marriage Reduces the Risk of Developing an Alcohol Use Disorder HANDGRIP DYNAMOMETER Mind Pump #1895: Eight Hacks for an Insanely Strong Grip Colchester students give up smartphones for 21 days in experiment Chart Shows Net Worth of US Presidents Before and After Office How virtual reality is training one of the NFL's newest stars Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** FIX LOWER BACK PAIN By Deactivating Your Hip Flexors! | Mind Pump How To PROPERLY Do The Bird Dog Exercise – YouTube Mind Pump #2516: Flat Bench Vs. Incline Bench… Which Builds a Better Chest? Intuitive Nutrition Guide | MAPS Fitness Products Mind Pump #1305: Five Steps to Intuitive Eating Mind Pump #2442: How Strong Should You Be? The Fastest Way to Get Bigger & Stronger at the Same Time Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram Jayden Daniels (@thatkidjayden) Instagram
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • 2520: The Best Diet for 2025

    2520: The Best Diet for 2025
    Jan 27 2025

    The Best Diet for 2025

    • Taking the five most popular diets and ranking them based on the following criteria: Fat loss, muscle gain, longevity, and sustainability. (1:36)

      • Mediterranean diet. (5:06)

      • Keto diet. (12:13)

      • Plant-based diet. (19:21)

      • Paleo diet. (24:59)

      • Intermittent fasting. (28:44)

    • Why Mind Pump doesn’t believe in diets. (33:02)

    • Questions:

    • What is the worst diet you have ever heard of? (34:23)

    • Do I even need to be on a diet to lose weight? (36:11)

    • What’s just one thing I can do with my diet that will have a really big impact? (37:56)

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    • Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching ** Approved provider by NASM/AFAA (1.9 CEUs)! Grow your business and succeed in 2025. **

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    • Mind Pump #987: The Ketogenic Diet is Making You Fat

    • Mind Pump # 2405: The 5 Intermittent Fasting Mistakes Causing Weight Gain

    • Mind Pump # 2437: What Happens to Your Body When You Quit Ultra-Processed Foods for 30 Days

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    41 mins
  • 2519: Dumbbell Flys vs. Cable Flys... The Better Chest Builder Revealed (Listener Live Coaching)

    2519: Dumbbell Flys vs. Cable Flys... The Better Chest Builder Revealed (Listener Live Coaching)
    Jan 25 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Dumbbell vs cable flies for chest: Which is better? (1:45) Not only does elderberry help with not getting sick, but it helps with insulin sensitivity. (16:01) Why most people should take a probiotic. (18:14) Be careful how you talk around your kids. (23:00) Feeling sassy. (25:55) Addressing the controversy surrounding the Erica Komisar podcast. (28:00) UFO retrieval program. (37:58) Trump knows how to play the game of politics. (40:04) Crypto is crushing! (43:52) Shout out to the Biggest Heist Ever on Netflix! (46:15) National Green Juice Day! (49:43) Has Adam lost his shoe credibility? (52:29) #ListenerLive question #1 – How you guys might approach this kind of process to optimize patient progress while being a little more “hands off?” (57:57) #ListenerLive question #2 – What are your thoughts on protein timing? Does it make a difference to consume the protein surrounding times of activity? (1:10:40) #ListenerLive question #3 – How do I know if I am eating too low of calories while on the GLP-1? (1:18:49) #ListenerLive question #4 – I have a pelvic torsion and I'm unsure how to correct it or if it's safe to continue lifting. Any advice? (1:29:29) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. National Green Juice Weekend - Free Green Juice w/ any 2 Pouch purchase! ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Mind Pump #1950: Shoulder Building Masterclass Elderberry Juice Shows Benefits for Weight Management, Metabolic Health Mind Pump # 2512: How to Raise Healthy & Resilient Children with Erica Komisar UFO retrieval program is real: New UAP whistleblower Trump signs executive order to pause TikTok ban Watch Biggest Heist Ever | Netflix Official Site The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Train the Trainer Webinar Series Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Ask Mind Pump Mind Pump #2410: How to Maximize Fat Loss & Preserve Muscle on GLP-1s (Introducing MAPS GLP-1) Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Erica Komisar, LCSW (@ericakomisar) Instagram Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • 2518: Five Tips for Amazing Sleep (Listener Coaching)

    2518: Five Tips for Amazing Sleep (Listener Coaching)
    Jan 24 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 PROVEN factors for amazing sleep. (2:06) The FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods. (20:17) Living off the land and doing things yourself. (27:03) Is fake meat good to eat? (33:21) Why don’t we all have parachutes? (40:40) Fun Facts with Justin: “Custom of the Sea.” (43:16) Red light therapy and fat loss. (46:46) Treating viruses with viruses. (49:20) #Quah question #1 – I work out from home and have limited weights, will increasing my reps have a similar effect as increasing the weight? (55:47) #Quah question #2 – I’m training for my first bikini competition in April. My coach provided me with a meal plan with no gluten or dairy because she says these foods are inflammatory. I don't have any food intolerances so I’m wondering if I need to eliminate these foods this far out from the competition. I don't want to develop any digestion issues later by excluding these from my diet for so long. (58:38) #Quah question #3 – Do you have a 1 day a week program? That’s all I have time to commit to. (1:01:18) #Quah question #4 – If you've got to the point where you feel like you are big enough or too big, how do you transition your diet and protein goal and your workout routine? (1:04:50) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $350 off Pod 4 Ultra. Currently, it ships to the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ** Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP to get $50 off your first purchase. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** CHRONIC LACK OF SLEEP IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED SPORTS INJURY IN ADOLESCENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS Effects of caffeine on sleep quality and daytime functioning Caffeine Effects on Sleep Taken 0, 3, or 6 Hours before Going to Bed FDA bans red dye No. 3 from foods, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk Is fake meat good to eat? Processed plant-based meat alternatives linked to depression risk in vegetarians Plane that can detach its entire CABIN in the event of an emergency Cannibalism and "Custom of the Sea" Does Red Light Therapy Work for Weight Loss? - Healthline This scientist treated her own cancer with viruses she grew in the lab The Day of The Jackal (2024) TV Series - Peacock Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • 2517: Hip Thrusts vs Squats… Which Builds a Rounder Butt?

    2517: Hip Thrusts vs Squats… Which Builds a Rounder Butt?
    Jan 23 2025

    Hip Thrusts vs Squats…What Builds a Rounder Butt?

    • The BIGGEST debate in fitness. (1:22)

    • The evolution of hip thrusts. (3:56)

    • What do the studies say? (5:57)

    • The points that support hip thrusts vs squats. What builds a rounder butt?

    • Squats load heavier in a stretched position. (8:05)

    • Hip thrusts are easier to connect to. (10:51)

    • Squats have greater functional carryover. (14:17)

    • Hip thrusts require less skill. (17:57)

    • Squats build better legs. (21:28)

    • Hip thrusts can be done more frequently. (24:54)

    • The winner is…(26:57)

    • Questions:

    • If I squat and hip thrust, how should I program them? (30:42)

    • How should I eat if I want to grow my butt? (31:49)

    • Is the Stairmaster good for building the butt? (32:50)

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    • Mind Pump #2155: The Art & Science of Building Perfect Butts With Bret Contreras

    • Hip thrust and back squat training elicit similar gluteus muscle hypertrophy and transfer similarly to the deadlift

    • Mind Pump #1382: Why Everyone Should Squat

    • Mind Pump #2135: Barbell Squat Masterclass

    • Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique

    • Mind Pump #2450: The Smartest Way to Use Protein to Burn Fat & Build Muscle

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    People Mentioned

    • Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram

    Jordan Syatt (@syattfitness) Instagram
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    36 mins
  • 2516: Flat Bench Vs. Incline Bench… Which Builds a Better Chest?

    2516: Flat Bench Vs. Incline Bench… Which Builds a Better Chest?
    Jan 22 2025
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Flat vs incline bench. Which is better for chest development? (2:28) How sauna use affects all-cause mortality. (12:49) Shocking rehab statistics. (23:24) 17-year tradition. (27:10) The nostalgia factor of photo albums. (29:05) Will TikTok get banned? (32:36) Going down the third rail with Mind Pump. (34:58) Kids and understanding their relationship with technology. (37:52) Who brings out the worst in you? (51:16) The benefits of using peptides for the skin. (53:30) Shout out to Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump! (55:41) #ListenerLive question #1 – Do you think my kratom usage may be affecting my gains? (57:08) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any advice for the digital nomad who just turned 30 on how to maximize personal growth and grow their business? (1:11:18) #ListenerLive question #3 – What do you guys suggest I do to improve my grip? (1:26:16) #ListenerLive question #4 – Any advice on how I would modify a usual assessment test when first meeting an older client who suffered a stroke? Should I focus more on machines that provide a set range of motion to build some initial muscle? (1:32:02) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Rock Recovery Center for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** They’re offering a free consultation call to discuss your situation. Whether you’re personally battling addiction or have a loved one in need of help, they’re here to guide you toward the support you need. By filling out the form and scheduling your call, you’ll also be entered for a chance to win a free 60-day scholarship at Rock Recovery Center, their premier treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida ** Visit Luminose by Entera for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** January Promotion: New Year's Resolutions Special Offers (New to Weightlifting Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle | New Year Extreme Intensity Bundle | Body Transformation Bundle 2.0 ** Savings up to $350! ** Grow Your Chest with the INCINE DUMBBELL PRESS | Mind Pump Sauna use associated with reduced risk of cardiac, all-cause mortality Alcohol Relapse and Recovery Statistics Did Ron Wyatt Really Find The Lost Ark And Jesus' Tomb? Personal Trainer Growth Secrets | Powered by Mind Pump Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Train the Trainer Webinar Series The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? Online Personal Training Course | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching Mind Pump #1895: Eight Hacks for an Insanely Strong Grip Handgrip Dynamometer 60 ML / 350 ML Superior Grip Liquid Chalk Mess-Free Gym Chalk for Weightlifting, Gymnastics, Rock Climbing, Dancing, Dries in Seconds. Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Peter Attia (@peterattiamd) Instagram Dr. Rhonda Patrick on Twitter/X Mind Pump | Ann Svogun (@mindpumpann) Instagram
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • 2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025

    2515: How to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025
    Jan 20 2025

    Become a Successful Trainer in 2025

    • Statistics to illustrate the potential of becoming a trainer. (1:13)

    • Built in purpose. (8:55)

    • Personal growth. (11:03)

    • Learn to maximize your opportunities and efforts. (12:05)

    • 5 Steps to Become a Successful Trainer in 2025.

    • #1 - Know your numbers. (13:09)

    • #2 - Learn SALES. (21:41)

    • #3 - Educate yourself. (27:22)

    • #4 - Find a mentor. (32:11)

    • #5 - Build a network. (37:57)

    • Questions:

    • What are the best certifications? (41:52)

    • Is a degree necessary or valuable? (43:28)

    • Which is better, a big box gym or private studio? (45:38)

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    • Mind Pump #2465: How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer

    • Mind Pump #2482: Success Secrets from Badass 8-Figure Entrepreneur Jasmine Star

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    People Mentioned

    • Ben Greenfield (@bengreenfieldfitness) Instagram

    • Jasmine Star (@jasminestar) Instagram
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    50 mins