Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

078: Body Fat Testing, One Rep Sets and IIFYM & Fiber

13 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A once again! In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions (@mindpump on Instagram) about body fat testing and the accuracy of bioimpeda...

077: If we were gay...

11 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Let's see... Who is squirming during this episode? Sal, Adam & Justin challenge each other to tap into their inner gay. You may be shocked to find out...

076: NEAT for Fat Loss, 7 Deadly Sins & Female Pick-Up Tips

08 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

MindPump Q&A time! In this episode PumpHeads have asked Sal, Adam & Justin how women can pick up men at the gym, their biggest deadly sin and heavenly...

074: Riots, Racism & Power

06 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you look at the riots in Baltimore and the police related incidents around the country it seems like the U.S. is going to hell in a handbasket. Is ...

075: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 10 Update (+ Lots of Muscle Building Gems)

06 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We are getting close to the end and Justin is turning up the heat! This episode gets real as Sal, Adam and Justin talk about the ups and downs of cutt...

073: Supplement Regulation, Personal Accomplishments & Party Animals

04 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

PumpHead questions, we love 'em! In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin answer your questions about whether supplements should be regulated, their bigge...

072: The Sticky Icky

01 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was inspired by a single PumpHead question about Adam's (not so) secret entrepreneurial past.

071: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 9 Update

30 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Justin has just completed week 9 on his Road to Ripped. To add another level of difficulty he wasn't feeling well. Did this knock him off the rails? I...

070: Supersets, Self-Motivation & Sponsorships

29 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode the MindPump Crew answers more of your Instagram questions (@mindpump). Adam gives the Raw Truth about sponsorships and the boys dive ...

069: Advice to our Younger Selves

26 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What advice would you give your younger self if you had a chance? This was a question posed by one MindPump listener on Instagram (@mindpump) and it b...

068: Creatine Causes Testicular Cancer?

24 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There is a recent study that has tied creatine use to testicular cancer. If you are a regular gym goer there is a strong chance that you have taken cr...

067: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 8 Update

23 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Justin is sore! He has just completed his 8th week on his Road to Ripped and is now in Phase III of the MAPS Anabolic program. Sal and Adam quiz him o...

066: Building an X-Shaped Physique, Weight Belts, Improving Bench Press & Quitters

22 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A time once again. This week Sal, Adam and Justin answer PumpHead questions about the type of training required to build an "X-Shaped" physique, the...

065: Bonus: Welcome to the New MindPump Studio!

21 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

MindPump's first episode officially went live January 5th of this year. Until yesterday, our studio has been Doug's living room. Now, we have a new st...

064: Things That Make You Go Hmmmm...

20 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

As personal trainers Sal, Adam & Justing have had some strange requests from clients. In this episode they cover spot reducing, toning, women with 18"...

062: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 7 Update

16 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Now more than half way through his 90 day challenge, Justin is stepping up his game as he enters the final 45 days on his Road to Ripped . In this epi...

063: The Sneaky Sal Surprise

16 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal likes to spring random topics on Adam and Justin. This is one of those episodes. Do women prefer shredded 6-pack or a little belly fat? You may be...

061: Equipping a home gym, gluten, juicing and more...

15 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A time once again! Thank you for your Instagram questions (@Mindpump). In this episode the boys answer your questions about equipping a home gym, gl...

060: Fitness v. Health

13 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Who is healthier, the world champion triathlete with 6% body fat or the person who does moderate activity and has 15% body fat? The answer is, it depe...

059: The Training Evolution of the MindPump Crew

09 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There was a time when Sal, Adam & Justin didn't know what the hell they were doing in the gym. Like most people, they ended up following a lot of pseu...

057: Favorite lifts, BCAAs, Cardio timing & Best time to work out

08 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Q&A time once again! Every week Sal, Adam & Justin answer as many PumpHead questions as possible but they can never get to them all. If you have asked...

058: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 6 Update

08 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Justin is now halfway through his transformation and he has only 45 more days to go! Is he on track to hitting his targets? Did the Easter Bunny derai...

056: The $100 Million Episode

06 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

You can learn a lot about someone by how they spend their money. Especially if they have money to spare. What would you do if you won $100 million? Sa...

055: Adam does Sacramento

03 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Adam recently went to the 2015 Governor's Cup Pro bodybuilding and physique contest held in Sacramento, California. Both Sal and Justin know little ab...

054: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 5 Update

02 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Justin is 5 weeks into the process of dropping excess fat and transforming his body into a lean, mean, aesthetic machine. What is he currently focusin...

053: Creatine, Building Calves, Muscle Imbalances & Working Out When Sick

01 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin take on more of your @mindpump Instagram questions. Today they discuss how to build calves, how muscle balances affect your physiqu...

052: We are nerds

29 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin may hide in the bodies of jocks, but they have some pretty nerdy tendencies... some which they would rather keep secret. In this ep...

051: Milk for Babies... BFR & Triggering for Muscle

27 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin answer listener questions about minimalist shoes, dairy, anabolic trigger sessions and blood occlusion (BFR).

049: The Douchebag Episode

25 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Most people in the gym are cool but every once in a while you run into a real jerk. A few days ago one of our female MindPump listeners was interrupte...

050: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 4 Update

25 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

For one month Justin has stared many a pizza in the face and has prevailed! Justin now begins month 2 on his Road to Ripped. In this episode, Justin i...

048: Tattoos, Muscle Angles & Metabolic Damage

23 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

More Q&A! On today's episode the MindPump crew answers your questions about metabolic damage and reverse dieting, working muscles in a lengthened vs. ...

047: How to meet women & embarrassing experiences

20 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every week MindPump receives dozens of listener questions on Instagram (@mindpump). Most of them are fitness related, however, some of them are not. I...

046: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 3 Update

19 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Justin has just completed Week 3 of his 90 day transformation. Has it been smooth sailing? Not always. Although Justin is a fitness and nutrition expe...

045: Saturated Fat DEBUNKED

18 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

For years we have been told that saturated fat is a major contributor to heart disease and obesity. People listened and cut saturated fat from their d...

044: Joint & muscle pain, offering advice in the gym & chiropractors

15 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How do you remedy joint and muscle pain? Should you offer your advice to someone in the gym who is clearly doing an exercise wrong? What does the Mind...

042: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 2 Update

12 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Justin has just completed Week 2 of his 90 day transformation. In this episode Justin updates us on his progress. Follow Justin's progress and see his...

043: What we think about Planet Fitness

12 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Here's a quiz. Planet Fitness is... 1) An inexpensive gym for the masses. 2) A place where fitness minded people can work out without fear of judgment...

041: Rehab, Protein Powders and Veganism

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is the best way to rehab from surgery? What is the best kind of protein supplement? How about eating a low fat vegan diet? Sal, Adam and Justin e...

040: The boys share their insecurities

09 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Up until now you have laughed and learned on MindPump. Now it is time to cry with us... What do Sal, Adam and Justin really think about their bodies? ...

039: Coffee & Caffeine, Sodium Intake and the Meaning of Sore Muscles

06 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

MindPump answers more PumpHead questions about the benefits/dangers of coffee, the effects of consuming sodium and how soreness affects your ability t...

O38: Justin's Road to Ripped: Week 1 Update

05 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Justin has just completed his first week on his Road to Ripped! In this episode Justin updates Sal and Adam on his progress and they strategize to tak...

037: Meal Timing, Number of Sets & Lagging Body Parts

04 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Another Q&A session with Sal, Adam & Justin where they take on more questions from PumpHeads around the world.

036: Functional Training or Cirque du Soleil?

02 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Do you do barbell squats on a bosu ball? Do your workouts include exercises on wobble boards and squishy pads? If so, is there a benefit to including ...

035: HIIT, Fat Loss While Building Muscle & Penis Enlargement

27 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin answer Instagram questions (@mindpump) about HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), simultaneous muscle building/...

034: Bonus Episode: Justin hates this episode

26 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Poor Justin... Sal and Adam can be ruthless. They've called him out and have challenged him to get ripped in 12 weeks. Is Justin going to have the las...

033: How to live to 100

25 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to live to age 100 and beyond? Is there a best diet or a best exercise program that will help you achieve this goal? To answer this ...

032: Bonus Episode: How to Succeed as a Personal Trainer

24 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Attention personal trainers... Do you want attract more clients than you can handle and command top dollar for your services? Then you need to listen ...

031: Intermittent Fasting for Fitness & Health

23 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How would you like to burn more fat, increase growth hormone release, control your appetite, lower blood pressure, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce...

030: The Future of Fitness

20 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The fitness industry is in a constant state of flux and in this electronic age you can be sure that some very interesting changes are sure to come. Sa...

029: Bonus Episode: Cholesterol, Growing Healthy Kids & Gaining Weight

19 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

More Q&A with the MindPump crew and special guest Craig Capurso. This week they take on dietary cholesterol, feeding kids a healthy diet and how to pa...

028: Our Buddy Craig Capurso

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam & Justin interview their friend Craig Capurso who is an IFBB Pro physique competitor, Team Bodybuilding.com spokesmodel, Cellucor Athlete an...

027: Bonus Episode: Naked Tanning & Insider Muscle Building Secrets

17 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Adam is our resident IFBB* Pro men's physique competitor. In this episode, Sal and Justin grill him on what goes on behind the scenes at a pro competi...

026: Hardgainer Solutions

16 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

If you think you are a "hardgainer" and struggle to put on muscle mass, then you need to listen to this episode! No matter your genes, Sal, Adam & Jus...

025: The Decline of the Modern Male

13 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

The male is under siege. Environmental and social factors are contributing to the decline of testosterone and the role men have traditionally played. ...

023: GMO? Hell No!

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) are getting a lot of attention these days. Do GMOs represent "better living through science" or are they "franke...

024: Bonus Episode: You know you're Instafamous when...

11 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How do you know you have become famous on Instagram? Adam clues you in on a "foolproof" rule of thumb that let's you know when you have "made it."

022: Bonus Episode: MindPump Confessions

10 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal puts Adam and Justin on the spot, goading them to reveal embarrassing things they have done to other people in the gym and elsewhere. In this epis...

021: UFC goes after steroid & marijuana users

09 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

UFC fighters Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz recently failed drug tests, one for anabolic steroids and one for marijuana. Sal, Adam and Justin dive deepe...

020: Prohormones, Stress & Nutrient Timing

06 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

This week Sal, Adam & Justin answer your questions about prohormones, stress and nutrient timing posted on the MindPump Instagram (@mindpump) page. No...

019: Gym Idiots

04 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Almost every gym has a few ignoramuses and self-absorbed pricks who totally disregard common courtesy and gym etiquette. In this episode, Sal, Justin ...

018: Bonus Episode: Squirrels & Sparkly Taints

03 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Who can get enough of Adam's personal grooming habits? Apparently we can't! If French tips weren't enough, in this episode Justin shares his story of ...

018: Bonus Episode: Squirrels & Sparkly Taints

03 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Who can get enough of Adam's personal grooming habits? Apparently we can't! If French tips weren't enough, in this episode Justin shares his story of ...

017: Your Sports Hero is on Anabolic Steroids

02 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How prevalent is the use of steroids in sports? Are they as dangerous as they are made out to be? Was Lance Armstrong a cheater or was he just a high ...

017: Your Sports Hero is on Anabolic Steroids

02 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

How prevalent is the use of steroids in sports? Are they as dangerous as they are made out to be? Was Lance Armstrong a cheater or was he just a high ...

016: Alternative Medicine, Carbs, Muscle Memory, Overtraining & More

30 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We posted a request for listener questions on Instagram (@mindpump) and you responded in force. In fact, we received so many questions that we couldn'...

016: Alternative Medicine, Carbs, Muscle Memory, Overtraining & More

30 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We posted a request for listener questions on Instagram (@mindpump) and you responded en force. In fact, we received so many questions that we couldn'...

015: Social Media & Anarchy

28 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Technology is growing lightening fast. With this growth comes both tremendous opportunity and a dark side. In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin explor...

015: Social Media & Anarchy

28 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Mindpump, mindpumpradio.com, Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge, social media, anarchy, free market, online education, free marke...

014: Bonus Episode: Call us ugly but don't attack our brains!

27 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It was bound to happen but why at this critical time? Adam was just ready to go into the photo studio to bare everything for the MindPump listeners an...

014: Bonus Episode- Call us ugly but don't attack our brains!

27 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It was bound to happen but why at this critical time? Adam was just ready to go into the photo studio to bare everything for the MindPump listeners an...

013: This Episode is Dope

26 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Cannabis (AKA Marijuana) is a huge subject nowadays and public opinion has changed DRASTICALLY over the last 5 years. What does MindPump think about c...

013: This Episode is Dope

26 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Cannabis (AKA Marijuana) is a huge subject nowadays and public opinion has changed DRASTICALLY over the last 5 years. What does MindPump think about c...

012: IIFYM and Diet Insanity

23 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Just how far will people go to lose weight? Pretty damn far... When people divert the effort they put into ridiculous weight loss and diet fads into e...

012: IIFYM and Diet Insanity

23 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Just how far will people go to lose weight? Pretty damn far... When people divert the effort they put into ridiculous weight loss and diet fads into e...

011: MindPump: How It All Began

21 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Just exactly who are Sal, Adam & Justin? Where did they come from and what led them to join forces to create MindPump? One was a bovine mammary extrac...

011: Mind Pump- How It All Began

21 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Just exactly who are Sal, Adam & Justin? Where did they come from and what led them to join forces to create MindPump? One was a bovine mammary extrac...

010: Bonus Episode: Adam's French Tips

20 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What's with Adam's toenails? When you find out what he does with his toenails and why, you'll be blown away because it defies all manly reason.

010: Bonus Episode: Adam's French Tips

20 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What's with Adam's toenails? When you find out what he does with his toenails and why, you'll be blown away because it defies all manly reason.

009: Is Eating Small Meals A Myth?

19 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It is a widely held belief that eating five or six meals a day will increase metabolism and help feed muscle growth. Is this fact or is this just bro ...

009: Is Eating Small Meals A Myth?

19 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It is a widely held belief that eating five or six meals a day will increase metabolism and help feed muscle growth. Is this fact or is this just bro ...

008: CrossFit Part 2: It's Almost As Safe As Gardening!

16 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Our episode on CrossFit (006: Why we don't CrossFit) stirred up the attention of CrossFit through their official Instagram page. While we were honored...

008: CrossFit Part 2: It's Almost As Safe As Gardening!

16 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Our episode on CrossFit (006: Why we don't CrossFit) stirred up the attention of CrossFit through their official Instagram page. While we were honored...

007: Tales from the Gym

14 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam and Justin have years of combined experience working in and managing gyms. Needless to say, they have witnessed some very strange (and somet...

007: Tales from the Gym

14 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sal, Adam and Justin have years of combined experience working in and managing gyms. Needless to say, they have witnessed some very strange (and somet...

006: Why we don't CrossFit

12 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There is no denying that there are many incredibly fit and built athletes who CrossFit. There is also no denying that CrossFit is brutally hard and wi...

006: Why we don't CrossFit

12 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

There is no denying that there are many incredibly fit and built athletes who CrossFit. There is also no denying that CrossFit is brutally hard and wi...

005: MindPump Broadcast Schedule Update

11 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Not getting enough MindPump? MindPump is now broadcasting three days each week! Check us out every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

004: 2015 New Years Fitness Strategery

08 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

2015 is here and it is time to get fit! Sal, Adam and Justin reveal how to choose a club, how to get the best deal on a membership, how to stick to a ...

004: 2015 New Years Fitness Strategery

08 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

2015 is here and it is time to get fit! Sal, Adam and Justin reveal how to choose a club, how to get the best deal on a membership, how to stick to a ...

001: Female Fitness Myths Exposed!

05 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Women have been (and continue to be) fed a load of sh&t about fitness and fat loss. If you want to achieve a lean hard body it is time to stop followi...

002: The Truth About Workout Supplements

05 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

What is in those workout supplements you are taking? Do they really work? Are they backed by science or pseudo science? Did those massive and ripped a...

003: The Problem with Kids Today

05 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Every generation looks at the next and sees how things have "gone downhill." In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin (All generation X) examine Generatio...

003: The Problem with Kids Today

30 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Every generation looks at the next and sees how things have "gone downhill." In this episode Sal, Adam and Justin (All generation X) examine Generatio...

002: The Truth About Workout Supplements

30 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

What is in those workout supplements you are taking? Do they really work? Are they backed by science or pseudo science? Did those massive and ripped a...

001: Female Fitness Myths Exposed!

30 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Women have been (and continue to be) fed a load of sh&t about fitness and fat loss. If you want to achieve a lean hard body it is time to stop followi...

000: What is Mind Pump? An Introduction...

25 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews are your hosts of MindPump, a show that exposes the RAW TRUTH about fitness, health, building muscle, ...