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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

By: Sal Di Stefano Adam Schafer Justin Andrews Doug Egge
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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.comCopyright 2017+ Exercise & Fitness Fitness, Diet & Nutrition Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 2832: The Exact 90-Day Blueprint to Transform Your Body (Diet, Training & Cardio Broken Down Week by Week)
    Apr 9 2026

    Stop winging it. Sal, Adam & Justin lay out the exact week-by-week blueprint they used with real clients to produce dramatic results in 90 days — covering what to eat, how to train, and how to structure your cardio so nothing is left to guesswork. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or both, this episode gives you a complete, no-fluff action plan you can start today.

    Hey, real quick if you've been looking for a structured program to run alongside everything we're talking about today, we just launched Maps Push Pull Legs. There's a men's version and a women's version programmed differently, because they should be. Right now it's 40% off, and if you grab it during the launch window you also get three days of live coaching with one of our coaches, plus a free supplement guide.

    Go to mapsPPL.com and use the code PPL at checkout.

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    Mind Pump Store Mindpumpstore.com 0:00 Intro 2:15 Why 90 Days Is the Perfect Target (and Why 30-Day Challenges Are Useless) 3:42 Week 1–2: Track First, Change Nothing — The Setup Phase 5:05 The Most Common Diet Mistakes Coaches See When Clients Start Tracking 6:39 The One Dietary Change That Fixes Almost Everything: Hit Your Protein 8:52 Why 1g of Protein Per Pound of Target Body Weight Is Optimal 11:03 Weeks 3–8: Build the Habit — Whole Foods, Consistent Protein, Feed the Body 13:07 Weeks 9–12: Adjust Calories Based on Your Goal (Cut or Bulk) 14:02 The Training Plan: 3 Days a Week of Strength Training, Broken Into 3 Phases 16:33 Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4): High Reps, Practice the Movement, Build the Habit 17:10 Phase 2 (Weeks 5–8): Go Heavier, Drop to 8–10 Reps 17:45 Phase 3 (Weeks 9–12): Heavy Compound Lifts, Low Reps, See How Strong You've Gotten 18:47 Why Compound Lifts Beat Isolation Work Every Time 19:13 The Most Underrated Training Tip: Longer Rest Periods = More Muscle 21:31 Cardio: Ditch the Treadmill, Just Hit 10,000 Steps a Day
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    25 mins
  • 2831: This WILL Speed Up Your Metabolism AND Help You Lose Fat !
    Apr 8 2026

    Most people think burning calories is the key to fat loss… but that's not the full story.

    In this episode, the guys break down why building muscle is actually one of the most effective ways to improve body composition—and why the common "calories burned" argument completely misses the bigger picture.

    They dive into the science of metabolism, why muscle doesn't just burn more calories (at least not in the way you think), and what's really happening inside your body when you strength train.

    Plus, live coaching calls covering weight loss recovery, balancing cardio and strength, avoiding overtraining, and fixing metabolism after dieting.

    MAPS PPL IS OUT NOW!

    Live Coaching with Cole April 8th - 12th. Don't Miss it !

    mapsppl.com code PPL for 40% off

    This episode is brought to you by HUEL

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    0:00 Intro
    2:56 Does Building Muscle Really Speed Up Your Metabolism?
    9:42 Science vs. Real-World Coaching: Why the "Experts" Are Missing the Point
    18:57 Should a Depressed 17-Year-Old Use GLP-1 Drugs to Lose 100 lbs?
    28:35 GLP-1 for Gut Health, the Poop Window Debate & Skipping Video Drama
    43:13 "Eat the Same Meals on Repeat" Viral Study – It's Just Meal Prepping
    57:56 Caller #1 – Mike (Montana): How to Transition from a Lean Bulk to a Cut Before Hunting Season
    1:09:39 Caller #2 – Hope (Illinois): Stay-at-Home Mom with PCOS Wants to Get Fit with Limited Time
    1:24:05 Caller #3 – Logan (Utah): How to Peak for the Army National Guard Fitness Test
    1:41:20 Caller #4 – Mark (Florida): Burnt-Out Fitness Sales Pro Wants to Return to Coaching

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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • 2830: The Best Push Pull Legs Program For Building Muscle (MAPS PPL)
    Apr 6 2026

    GET MAPS PPL: 40% OFF USE CODE "PPL": https://www.mapsppl.com/?htrafficsource=spotify-organic&hcategory=MPSHOW&el=2830

    You asked for it. For the last 10 years, the most commonly requested body parts split program has been Push Pull Legs and it's FINALLY here.

    In this episode, we introduce MAPS PPL, our brand new push/pull/legs program built for hypertrophy, big pumps, and serious muscle growth.We break down:

    • What push (chest/shoulders/triceps), pull (back/biceps), and legs means

    • Why this is the most popular bodybuilding split of all time• How higher per-session volume builds strength stamina over time• Why the pump matters more than you think for consistency

    • The 3-phase, 9-week program structure (including a 5x5 strength finisher)

    • Our first-ever specific bulking macro formula built into a program

    • Why we created TWO versions -- one for men, one for women

    Most people either chase the pump with no structure or follow full-body programs that never scratch that itch…But the real solution?

    A smart PPL split that gives you the volume, the pump, AND the progressive programming to actually build. If you've been wanting to run a body parts split the RIGHT way with Mind Pump programming behind it, this is your program, AND if you grab it during launch week you'll get live coaching, a supplement schedule, and a 12-week blueprint to set you up for success!

    Launch Bonuses Include:

    • 3 Days of Live Group Coaching with a Mind Pump Coach

    • 12-Week Transformational Blueprint

    • Supplement Schedule Guide (AM/PM/Pre/Post-Workout)

    • Dumbbell-Only Version Included

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    Timestamps:

    00:00 Episode Intro

    00:18 MAPS PPL Launch

    01:22 Episode Sponsor

    01:50 Why PPL Is Popular?

    04:45 What Push Pull Legs Means

    06:31 The Pump

    10:00 Volume And Strength Stamina

    11:00 Program Structure

    12:20 The Bulk Diet

    14:22 Men vs. Women Version

    16:24 Free Coaching Bonus

    19:58 Supplement Schedule Guide

    20:47 Equipment And Weekly Schedule

    22:02 How To Buy And Wrap Up

    22:26 Final Outro And Bundle Plug

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    24 mins

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entertaining, positive, affluent, and very informative. if you don't know sal Adam Doug and Justin, and you're into fitness, being a dad, being a good human, you need to give these guys a listen. superb fitness information too!

best fitness podcast out there

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I can't believe no one has written a review yet, but this is a great podcast. The 3 hosts have decades of personal training experience, and they make fitness very easy to understand. I highly recommend!!

No-bullshit fitness show that's very entertaining!

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I look forward to each episode. Great information and content on strength training and nutrion.

Always great content

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I’ve been listening to Mind Pump almost every day now for 2 years on Spotify. I searched Sal’s name in audible for his new book and was surprised to see the podcast here! Figured I had to write a review here.
These guys have kept me entertained and learning something new every day. This is literally the only podcast I haven’t gotten tired of after a while. My husband and I have several of their programs. I utilize their calculators and YouTube channel and other free content weekly. You won’t regret giving them a listen

Favorite podcast of all time is on audible?!

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One of my favorite pod cast. Lots of great info, fact checked, humor and guys that are willing to admit when they are wrong, brag when they are right. But most of all, an overall great listen. Always makes my mornings a little bit easier. Now if I would just follow their advise.......

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