I'm a woman who, despite having corrective surgery a decade ago, struggled with adhesions and severe back pain ever since being diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager. It was said to avoid putting any stress on my back, so I always assumed this was my default, to live a life that compromised around the pain, not being able to walk around for more than an hour at a time indefinitely. Several months ago, in a completely disconnected effort to lose weight and build a better physique, I discovered weightlifting. I'm grateful I came across your channel early enough to kick some of the bad habits and misinformation on my approach, because just last week--after incorporating an evening habit of working on my mobility each night, focusing on compound movements in the gym, and dialing in on my form and technique--I felt my back again for the first time in years doing a barbell row. It was enough of a shock I cried in my car afterwards at the gym parking lot lol. I walk further, lift heavier, and sleep so much better than I ever have. I've never felt more empowered. I didn't realize the power to transform my life and wellness already rested within me the entire time. What started as a journey for aesthetics has transformed into a journey of improved stability, mental wellness, and overall quality of life. Thank you so much for creating this channel, you're changing so many lives every day!!
I lost 40lbs in 8 months from running Maps Anabolic and tracking my macros. You guys have changed my life and I know I now have the tools to help ensure I don’t completely go backwards. Thank you😊
Congratulations! Question, I just started anabolic. 2 days in. A huge fan of these guys. I am not new at all to the weights and working out. 58 yr old woman and I have some weight to loose. Macros? How can I or where can I find out how many macros to eat ? Do these guys have a “ guide” or etc? I need to loose 50lbs. Thanks for any advice.
@@gladius731971 I use the MyFitnessPal App to track all my calories. I eat in a calorie deficit for my current height and weight. I found my macros breakdown online. I now weight 140 so I eat 135 grams of protein everyday, 135 grams of carbs, and 47 grams of fat. It totals to 1503 calories everyday for my deficit. I want to lose another 10 if I can but honestly I am body recomping so much that the scale still says 140 but my smaller clothes are getting baggie on me. I am 45 and in the best shape of my life
This is why I love this show. Not only do y'all give great advice for health and wellness but also have common sense when it comes to political and educational views. Keep it up guys. Very encouraging.
Mindpump has literally changed my relationship with eating and working out. I went from cutting calories and cardio, to upping my protein and lifting consistently. In one year I lost 10 lbs but everyone thinks I lost 25-30! Dexa scan shows 11.5% body fat and I eat a ton, and don’t feel like I’m dieting. If you’re reading this, follow the advice they give! It works, and you don’t feel like you’re “dieting”!
LET ME SAY YOU ALL ARE AMAZING. Mom of 4 on my son's account again. I took your advise and started to lift heavy where it is hard for me to get 5 reps. And let me tell you the growth I am getting is Mind-blowing ❤. I am still using the first plan I bought before I found THE BEST PODCAST EVER. I can't wait to see how my body changes. Muscle mommy loading.........
Yess! I started doing that a few weeks back after Adam said it on the podcast and have increased weight in all my lifts... it's awesome! I now love tracking my progressive overload
I'm no trainer or nutrition specialist. Just listening to you guys for over an year now. I have increased 3 of my women friends' macros from 1100-1200 range to 2000 calories and they are getting stronger and losing body fat. Mind blowing. I have personally bumped up my calories from 2000 to 2500 w/o putting on any fat. My lifts are better, muscles are showing up. FITNESS SPACE need you guys the most 💯
I wish I could have listened to you guys 20 years ago. Every time I’ve worked with a coach, they’d slash my calories right off the bat when what I really needed was to first eat at maintenance or a little above to build muscle because I had none. 😅 I really appreciate the conversation with your third caller this episode. Thanks guys.
Been a listener for about 5 years, never commented before so I felt it was time to give you all a shout out - BEST PODCAST EVER! THE source for truthful, informative and 'educational' content on the planet. Thank you all for what you bring to this space and for taking the 'Bro' out of the science 💪
Focusing on building muscle is definitely smarter and more effective than just trying to get thin. I love that getting leaner is a bonus side effect! ⭐
You guys are amazing! As a single mom and night shift nurse I have to make my workouts count due to my tight schedule. You have helped me immensely since I started watching. Thanks so much! Keep up the good work!
The other day my mom told me that my butt was getting bigger and for the first time in my life it didn’t make me upset! 😂 I took it as a compliment 💯😂 you guys ROCK!
In regards to the cannabis conversation, I had a convo with a friend a while ago and we made sense out of it where if you do get the munchies and resist it, it has a more positive effect since you're not aimlessly eating. Not only that, but if you are someone whom doesn't become more anxious, you're not in a state of stress so you're in a state of calmness and the body can focus on regulating itself. I've also mixed it into my post workout shakes or meals too, and with great results. If you time it properly, you can at least have a healthy protein dense meal in conjunction
I'm never going to be "skinny" according to the charts at the Dr office, but I can be strong, and that's what I'm aiming for. I'm in week 3 of Phase 1 of Anabolic, and I'm already seeing strength gains I wasn't seeing in the last year and a half of doing Boot Camp type classes. I'm super excited.
The information that you guys are sharing its life changing. I been listen you guy for 07 months now and i been growing better and stronger since then... im a father of a lovely 3 years old kid and there´s no excuse for having all the good thing in my life in a perfect balance.
Really enjoyed the Affirmative Action portion. I haven’t listened consistently in some time and this reminded me why I started listening to Mind Pump in the first place. Thank you for being objective, clear, and concise.
I preached this message - along with several others you guys convey - to my clients as I became a certified nutrition coach through NCI. A mom who wants more energy to play with her kids will run out of gas if only constantly doing cardio.
This came at the perfect time for me. Very down on myself about my weight increasing amongst a few other things after my first bone density test at 54. Thanks for reminding me of my new fitness goal: "I want to have a strong body, dense bones, be able to think, and have great balance and flexibility. Its not just about looking fit and healthy. Its about feeling healthy and strong." The number on that scale is such a mind f***! I hate it. Thanks for being here for me. You all encourage me more than you will ever know to trust the process.
I had an incident happen not long ago where I was driving up a road and a man came up beside me and was cussing me out. I honestly could not figure out why, I had pulled out and was pretty sure the road was clear so the only thing I could guess was maybe he had come up on me faster than I realized and I had caused him to have to slow down? anyways we were on a 3 lane road, he was on the far right and I was on the far left, I let him get ahead of me a little bit just to create some distance after he had harrased me for a quarter mile and at a red light. After creating some distance I merged into the middle lane but when he saw that I had merged he purposely slowed down so that he could cut into my lane and he forced me to swerve into the lane I had just come from and it was a very obvious swerve he had done and then he turned into a neighborhood. It scared me because had there been a car beside me in the far left lane, I would've hit it. My husband bought me a dash cam and it's been on my dashboard ever since! I hope your sister is ok! I just finished my CCW course so I can carry.
Great show today, I was just having this conversation with my wife about having to build muscle first like a foundation. Thanks for all the content and information
1:05:50 yup, supercompensation. Just did this with my client. Did a few blocks where we really pushed, now training with less volume, and he is now maintaining at the calories. He first started his book at, and visually I can see that he’s put on more muscle since we switched programming. Definitely an underrated approach/technique. I wondered about the first callers goal, and I had a sneaking suspicion. He was worried about body, fat coming on, 1st is losing strength or size. Glad you guys touched on supercompensation.
I’m so much happier wearing a size 7-9 (female) than when I wore a 2-4. I started skinny and nothing is actually ✨magically✨ better when you’re thin but weak and stiff. Confidence is much better being thic and strong
I’m a hemp-based wellness advocate with Green Compass. So happy to hear you talking about the ECS - endocannabinoid system! So fascinating and important for homeostasis and overall balance/wellness!
Love the show , I have learned a lot in the short time since I found your channel. I do agree with the logic behind some of your “controversial” topics but I feel unless you have experienced some of the hardships of a marginalized group you cannot fully understand them. There wouldn’t have been a need for Affirmative Action if colleges and businesses weren’t excluding African Americans. Affirmative Action was an active effort to improve employment or educational opportunities for members of minority groups and for WOMEN. There are many democratic that watch and love your show. I listen to you guys on my way to work and while I workout , and I feel like you lose me around these topics only because sometimes it sounds out of touch. Sorry for the long post
As someone who’s on full time work schedule and a university student, you guys has helped me a lot and I can’t ask for more but to say thank you 🙏🏾. Also there’s never a boring moment with you guys. #thebestpodcast.❤
I just wanted to say something about something that's obvious but finally registered. I've been listening you all for a little over a year. I'm one of those that have a tendency to really overdo it. Any gym I train in know me well. Boot camp followed by a full workout is nothing unusual for me. I finally bit the bullet and listened to you about over training. This summer I'm using Strong and monitoring a torn miniscus - that ain't going to ever heal. Anyway, after my session yesterday I walked out of the door realizing that I was feeling relaxed and energized. Shout out to you all for being right. 😅
I LOVE your podcast and your fun personalities and discussions! Knowing the importance of muscle and managing to get through perimenopause by getting into the best shape of my life at 49, I’m now feeling devastated about how much muscle I’ve been losing , now that I’m 52. My training has had to change due to chronic groin/adductor pain and overall joint/ligament pain. A year ago I was barbell deadlifting 210, squatting 185, benching 115, OH pressing 85lbs and was able to do sets of 8 full body weight pull-ups. I felt so strong and confident. I’m scheduled to see a rheumatologist about my hyper mobility, and I’ve seen a sports Physical Therapist and I do the exercises prescribed, which does still include a form of Bulgarians, glute bridges,etc., but my glutes are like a pancake now. I also have left side rib flare, ATP, scapular winging and a frozen shoulder for years. I’m still training as much as I can, trying to keep up on what I can. I get 10-15K steps in daily and my calls are at 2100, with at least 150 grams protein. Per InBody scans I was 14%body fat and was the leanest in my life at 118 lbs/5’4. I’m 125 now, no big deal, but body comp isn’t the same. Please! What can I do to get more muscle back on and feel like the bada$$ I was a year ago? Although my upper body mobility is good, no problems pressing and lifting, my traps tend to take over on many exercises and my SA, Teres major/minor seem to have lost muscle tone….
As a mom of three young kids I am so thankful for the information and education you guys put out. As a recovering cardio junkie who now feels completely loss in the postpartum (3 c-sections) journey, I greatly appreciate your content.
The young woman asking Question #2... AWESOME!! Love it! I think your competition is coming up soon (November?), I hope it goes well! Looking forward to hearing from her again, if it's possible!
Great episode! I struggled with my weight as a kid, always in sports, but it wasn't until I found the weight room did I start burning fat. With that experience and listening to you guys, I had to become a trainer to help others that had the same problem I did.
Absolutely love this message and it’s SO incredibly necessary, as it’s a message that hasn’t seen the light of day yet, and now there’s studies to back it up. I’m 168, 5’7 and female. I eat around 2300,2400 cals. I got down to 140 for a figure show, and I felt like crap. Approaching 170, I still see some definition, but more importantly, I’m better at utilizing carbs and I’ve added ~70lb to my back squat since April! Never was obsessed w being super skinny as I always had an athletic body type and bigger bone structure, but Powerlifting training has helped me even more w this, and I also notice it’s a much better, successful, and gosh a much more EMPOWERING / MOTIVATING for my CLIENTS to approach fitness and then therefore, fat loss.
@@zanerrr To be fair, I’m eating that for my powerlifting performance, it’s not my maintenance, it’s a slight surplus. Small Cutting cals are 2200, 2150, a full 500 calorie cut would be a little under 2k. For my figure show though, I did lose most of my 25lb eating around 1963 🤷🏻♀️ I came from being a skinny female that wanted curves, so I had never dieted once before the show, just maintained and bulked. I think it’s really valuable to do what I call w my clients “metabolic building” phases. Basically, a time where you focus on slowly over time gradually increasing your calories. Technically it’s a reverse diet, but you don’t have to have come from an extreme diet or cutting phase to do it, you could just be more primed for a reverse if your are coming from a cut. I did it over the course of my decade lifting though without many dieting phases, just gradually built muscle and therefore my maintenance calories kept increasing. I am a CPT and online coach and I have a bodybuilder client that cut at 2000s-high 1800s for a show, and is now 198-200lb fairly lean bulking at 3500, and now currently maintaining his weight at 3200 before we go into another mass gaining phase. My goal is to get him eating 4k. He’s also increase his deadlift from 335 w straps, to 395 (now probs 400) so by 60lb since April when he started working w me, w no lifting straps. His strength and muscular density has skyrocketed while still staying fairly lean. After he hits as close to 4k as we can, we will see about a cut. We did about 9-12 weeks of continually upping his cals based on his scale weight and progress photos, gaining about 1lb a week. We will do a small 6-8 week cut to minimize fat gain, and go again. This time next year, I hope to get him shredded for a possible show. I would ideally like him to get only as low as 2200 if necessary and even more ideally, reverse diet him (UP his calories) going INTO the show, so he looks lean but very muscularly FULL and Big.
@@zanerrr so yes, I would look into reversing, that truly is where a coach like myself or the coach I work w for my own nutrition, can be invaluable 🙏🏼 hope this helped!
@@zanerrr also, 4000 Macy, I’m overwhelming and daunting. I’m not telling you to do this, this is what we’re doing for him, as a natural bodybuilder, because I want to give him the best chance of preserving muscle, and staying hormonally healthy when we do a cut. That way we don’t have to crash diet with very little calories. 4k is not what you’re aim should be haha. I’d say 2600-3k anywhere between there would be a good goal.
So how much do you think I should be eating? I eat around 2100-2600 a week and I guess I found that my maintainace lol I wish it was more cals but whatever.
Awesome content guys. I've been on yoyo diets due to intermittent fasting, dropping calories, I went vegetarian then tried keto. I was introduced to MindPump community by a trainer at the gym that told me to increase my calorie intake, which didn't make sense to me at the time, but now I'm starting my fitness/weight loss journey all over again and I'm reteaching myself to adapt to this new way of training. Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge on this that pushes against the mainstream fitness industries. God bless you guys 🔥🔥🔥
It is so wild to think about that just because a food is labeled with x amount of protein or vitamins that our body doesn’t absorb or use all of that to 100% efficiency and how absorption fluctuates depending on the source. Increasing protein sources seems like it’s always the safest bet, barring medical conditions.
Re: Legion, this is the protein I take but I’ve heard it’s expensive from people that are optimum protein loyalists. Just a word to challenge that- legion has a subscribe and save option on their site and using that and/or the frequent promos, the price per serving can work out to a difference of just a couple of pennies. Legions quality compared to any other protein is hands down no debate obviously, but just a tip for those who are price-hesitant.
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Not sure if this is a complement or not, but I have only taken about 3-4 weeks off of the gym in the last 12 years of training in the gym. I ran maps split, aesthetic, & split again…had to take a d-load week off (this week). My body was crushed. Loving the split routine 💪🏼
Could you guys do an episode dedicated to staying consistent/disciplined with a healthy diet? Maybe tips, tricks and mindset? Thank you guys! You’ve helped me so much mentally and physically
Don't be too hard on yourself nobody is expecting you to live like a monk. As you get healthier the desire to eat shit will disappear and its OK to have treats every now and then
I broke 2 bones , cracked 4 ribs & had to get pins put in. I was still in a cast while looking for my next Harley. LoL Motorcycle riding is a passion as much as lifting.
This was another amazing episode. Even though I know it is the right path, I keep doubting my progress and second guess if I am doing this right. I am a bigger guy and have been trying to put on the muscle first before I really dive into the fat loss stage. This episode gave me the perfect motivation to keep on going and get that muscle. Thanks again for another great, insightful episode!
I also listen every day when walking my dog!! When the episode drops, I download it and it motivates me in the morning to get up and get going around with my girl with my guys in my ear! Lol
Where does Sal read these studies from? I try to tell people some of the things I hear on the show and some just don’t believe me because of how much it goes against the mainstream hype. I’d like to show them, prove them wrong and shut them up so if you guys could link where I can find these studies, it would be greatly appreciated. Love the show 💪💪
Sal yes truth in regards to schools my daughter mentors at a public school in Trenton NJ she came home crying her first day. They don’t even have working water fountains for little elementary kids 😞
You helps me enormously to keep the right track eating more and weight training to grow muscle without thinking on my body image issue which I have all my life 🙏 it makes me feel better with myself ❤
I'm getting through MAPS Prime and incorporating mobility suggestion that you've shared on other shows. I'd like to advance to your split programs and this would be a much appreciated opportunity. Thank you!
I love the controversial section of the show. It exposes more “normie” people to real issues that just get purposely tilted by the main stream news and government. A level headed take is what we all need. Love the show fellas, keep on chugging.
Thanks guys. I workout with on dumbbells and using anabolic it has done some good. I just need to be consistent. 3 workouts a week and trying to get those trigger sessions in
I’m hugely supportive of the trans community. I like the nuance you bring to the discussion, especially when it comes to trans men and also being up front about how you don’t have the answers. A lot depends on whether they went through puberty before or after their transition. Men in women’s restrooms is what happens when trans people cannot transition. Trans men would be forced to use the women’s restroom. All anyone has to do is look up pictures of trans men post transition and know why they should be using the restroom that aligns with their gender.
Came across your channel not to long ago and instantly pushed subscribe. Big high five to you all. So informative. I thought being skinny was it. Now, I just want to be strong. Trying to stay ahead of the game as we get older. Will be looking into your programs. Thank you again
Im glad to hear that people enjoy split. I have maps anabolic, symmetry , asthetic, k4A , and beginner, i was thinking about getting split for after asthetic but wasnt sure if I should do performance before venturing into asthetic then do split. I really am just lifting for asthetics dont really care about being an athlete but i know being well rounded has its benefits.
Here first ! I’ had been skinny forever ! Found mind pump and started compound lifts. These guys contact and guidance was a game changer ! Grateful for these guys and the time they put in ! Respect 🙏
Thank god for affirmative action, aliens, stocks, and politics. Without them I’d just stare at the screen and feel dumber, listening to fitness knowledge. I love how relatable your topics are. Your show creates open conversations between my wife and myself. Thanks for everything you do.
I'm totally with you guys on the Affirmative Action thing. As most people surely do. And that's coming from someone who attended UC Irvine (i.e., the University of Chinese Immigrants). I was the only blonde person in most of my classes and the school's literally 50% Asian. I never felt an iota of racism, though, and I didn't mind being the minority.
Thanks for the Info as always fellas! Not sure where this would be answered, but how would you recommend choosing one of your programs to buy? I’ve never gotten one, and would love to get a structured routine put into my daily regimen, but there are so many options, I’m truly not sure which one is the right for me. I’m contemplating “MAPS Anywhere”so I can complete it in my new home gym, but are there any recommendations on other programs that use minimal gym equipment as well? I’ve had quite the fitness journey this year to date, and want to continue this healthy lifestyle but also trying to spend more time at home with family (using my home gym me and my wife are slowly building up) rather than being out of the house at a commercial gym. Appreciate the conversation!
So I feel marginally better about having more mat and fuscle. My arms and legs have trimmed down, back fat is reducing, but my mid-section has not changed much. I still feel like a marshmallow with pretzels stuck in for limbs... tasty though. Don't worry I'm trusting the process... lol.
I'm 6ft 2". I started weight training 4 weeks ago. My weight has moved from 114kgs to 120 kgs. I'm focusing on compound workouts. I thought I will lose weight. Very confused 😕.
Y’all speak truth. When i chase calorie burn against my better judgment (1-2h mindless on the elliptical while I’m WFH) I get inflamed and hold body fat. When i stop chasing calorie burn, lift even 15 minutes on most days, walk when i can- i drop body fat and I look and feel strong. The visible changes happen within like a week. Could this be because when I’m a cardio junkie i may hold fluid and inflammation that is “flushed” when I focus on strength- or maybe that what fluid I am holding is sucked into the muscle instead of amplifying fatty areas? I’m really wondering just how much inflammation I’m causing with the stress of steady state cardio.. 🤔 Murky worded question if anyone can decode/has an answer 😅
That road rage talk is real. I've seen it in front of my eyes before, so these days, I always tell myself and families that losing our lives over idiotic behavior is not worth it. Never engage with road drama because you just never know who's behind the wheel.
You guys are so bomb. Info always on point. I am 60lbs down in my journey. Using time restricted eating. Thanks for the info on protien. Doing 10000 plus steps per day. 14k today. I listen while i'm at work to stay motivated. Starting to invest in some simple equipment like resistance bans and the balance ball hint hint......Keep doing What you do. My favorite is when you guys talked about the whipping boy😂😂😂😂😅
I’m loving all your videos and information! I’ve been a consistent listener to your podcast, but I love being able to put a face to each voice after a year and half! I’m looking forward to learning more and increasing my mobility strength, muscle strength, and all the random things you guys share in between (sometimes some useless but hilarious or fun information 😂) Much love!! Also, help me win one of your programs please 🙏😉
I think the schools should make the athletes choose these multimillion-dollar sponsorships they are getting from companies or a scholarship for education.
First of lots is respect for you and you are doing amazing job here… many things have changed for my workouts and so I purchased few programs from you to help my son. My question is .. How can I help my 18yr old lose belly fat he has lost a lot of weight but belly is not giving in 🤦🏻♀️… I have him on your split program now and he will be doing reverse dieting and then move him into anabolic program to see if that help … Please tell me what program works best for his age since he wants to do bodybuilding
I'm a woman who, despite having corrective surgery a decade ago, struggled with adhesions and severe back pain ever since being diagnosed with scoliosis as a teenager. It was said to avoid putting any stress on my back, so I always assumed this was my default, to live a life that compromised around the pain, not being able to walk around for more than an hour at a time indefinitely. Several months ago, in a completely disconnected effort to lose weight and build a better physique, I discovered weightlifting. I'm grateful I came across your channel early enough to kick some of the bad habits and misinformation on my approach, because just last week--after incorporating an evening habit of working on my mobility each night, focusing on compound movements in the gym, and dialing in on my form and technique--I felt my back again for the first time in years doing a barbell row. It was enough of a shock I cried in my car afterwards at the gym parking lot lol. I walk further, lift heavier, and sleep so much better than I ever have.
I've never felt more empowered. I didn't realize the power to transform my life and wellness already rested within me the entire time. What started as a journey for aesthetics has transformed into a journey of improved stability, mental wellness, and overall quality of life. Thank you so much for creating this channel, you're changing so many lives every day!!
I lost 40lbs in 8 months from running Maps Anabolic and tracking my macros. You guys have changed my life and I know I now have the tools to help ensure I don’t completely go backwards. Thank you😊
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Congratulations! Question, I just started anabolic. 2 days in. A huge fan of these guys. I am not new at all to the weights and working out. 58 yr old woman and I have some weight to loose. Macros? How can I or where can I find out how many macros to eat ? Do these guys have a “ guide” or etc? I need to loose 50lbs. Thanks for any advice.
@@gladius731971 I use the MyFitnessPal App to track all my calories. I eat in a calorie deficit for my current height and weight. I found my macros breakdown online. I now weight 140 so I eat 135 grams of protein everyday, 135 grams of carbs, and 47 grams of fat. It totals to 1503 calories everyday for my deficit. I want to lose another 10 if I can but honestly I am body recomping so much that the scale still says 140 but my smaller clothes are getting baggie on me. I am 45 and in the best shape of my life
@@jaimegutierrez5520 congratulations🥳
Amazing job!!
This is why I love this show. Not only do y'all give great advice for health and wellness but also have common sense when it comes to political and educational views. Keep it up guys. Very encouraging.
Mindpump has literally changed my relationship with eating and working out. I went from cutting calories and cardio, to upping my protein and lifting consistently. In one year I lost 10 lbs but everyone thinks I lost 25-30! Dexa scan shows 11.5% body fat and I eat a ton, and don’t feel like I’m dieting. If you’re reading this, follow the advice they give! It works, and you don’t feel like you’re “dieting”!
Mind pump has changed the way I train my clients. So thankful for this channel!
LET ME SAY YOU ALL ARE AMAZING. Mom of 4 on my son's account again. I took your advise and started to lift heavy where it is hard for me to get 5 reps. And let me tell you the growth I am getting is Mind-blowing ❤. I am still using the first plan I bought before I found THE BEST PODCAST EVER. I can't wait to see how my body changes. Muscle mommy loading.........
Yess! I started doing that a few weeks back after Adam said it on the podcast and have increased weight in all my lifts... it's awesome! I now love tracking my progressive overload
The tool Sal mentioned that holds the mud is called a masonry hawk.
I'm no trainer or nutrition specialist. Just listening to you guys for over an year now. I have increased 3 of my women friends' macros from 1100-1200 range to 2000 calories and they are getting stronger and losing body fat.
Mind blowing. I have personally bumped up my calories from 2000 to 2500 w/o putting on any fat. My lifts are better, muscles are showing up.
FITNESS SPACE need you guys the most 💯
I wish I could have listened to you guys 20 years ago. Every time I’ve worked with a coach, they’d slash my calories right off the bat when what I really needed was to first eat at maintenance or a little above to build muscle because I had none. 😅 I really appreciate the conversation with your third caller this episode. Thanks guys.
Mindpump, the only podcast that goes from body health to mind health with ease and accuracy
Been a listener for about 5 years, never commented before so I felt it was time to give you all a shout out - BEST PODCAST EVER! THE source for truthful, informative and 'educational' content on the planet. Thank you all for what you bring to this space and for taking the 'Bro' out of the science 💪
Focusing on building muscle is definitely smarter and more effective than just trying to get thin. I love that getting leaner is a bonus side effect! ⭐
You guys are amazing! As a single mom and night shift nurse I have to make my workouts count due to my tight schedule. You have helped me immensely since I started watching. Thanks so much! Keep up the good work!
The other day my mom told me that my butt was getting bigger and for the first time in my life it didn’t make me upset! 😂 I took it as a compliment 💯😂 you guys ROCK!
Maaaan! Girl benching, squatting, and deadlifting those numbers is mind blowing! Mind Pump programs are indeed craaaaazy effective.
In regards to the cannabis conversation, I had a convo with a friend a while ago and we made sense out of it where if you do get the munchies and resist it, it has a more positive effect since you're not aimlessly eating. Not only that, but if you are someone whom doesn't become more anxious, you're not in a state of stress so you're in a state of calmness and the body can focus on regulating itself. I've also mixed it into my post workout shakes or meals too, and with great results. If you time it properly, you can at least have a healthy protein dense meal in conjunction
I'm never going to be "skinny" according to the charts at the Dr office, but I can be strong, and that's what I'm aiming for. I'm in week 3 of Phase 1 of Anabolic, and I'm already seeing strength gains I wasn't seeing in the last year and a half of doing Boot Camp type classes. I'm super excited.
Mind Pump is good for the mind, body, and soul!
The information that you guys are sharing its life changing. I been listen you guy for 07 months now and i been growing better and stronger since then... im a father of a lovely 3 years old kid and there´s no excuse for having all the good thing in my life in a perfect balance.
That's great to hear man
Really enjoyed the Affirmative Action portion. I haven’t listened consistently in some time and this reminded me why I started listening to Mind Pump in the first place. Thank you for being objective, clear, and concise.
I preached this message - along with several others you guys convey - to my clients as I became a certified nutrition coach through NCI. A mom who wants more energy to play with her kids will run out of gas if only constantly doing cardio.
This came at the perfect time for me.
Very down on myself about my weight increasing amongst a few other things after my first bone density test at 54.
Thanks for reminding me of my new fitness goal: "I want to have a strong body, dense bones, be able to think, and have great balance and flexibility.
Its not just about looking fit and healthy. Its about feeling healthy and strong."
The number on that scale is such a mind f***! I hate it.
Thanks for being here for me. You all encourage me more than you will ever know to trust the process.
I had an incident happen not long ago where I was driving up a road and a man came up beside me and was cussing me out. I honestly could not figure out why, I had pulled out and was pretty sure the road was clear so the only thing I could guess was maybe he had come up on me faster than I realized and I had caused him to have to slow down? anyways we were on a 3 lane road, he was on the far right and I was on the far left, I let him get ahead of me a little bit just to create some distance after he had harrased me for a quarter mile and at a red light. After creating some distance I merged into the middle lane but when he saw that I had merged he purposely slowed down so that he could cut into my lane and he forced me to swerve into the lane I had just come from and it was a very obvious swerve he had done and then he turned into a neighborhood. It scared me because had there been a car beside me in the far left lane, I would've hit it. My husband bought me a dash cam and it's been on my dashboard ever since! I hope your sister is ok! I just finished my CCW course so I can carry.
The only fitness show that I regularly watch.
Me too! It’s like the daily news but for health!
Great show today, I was just having this conversation with my wife about having to build muscle first like a foundation. Thanks for all the content and information
1:05:50 yup, supercompensation. Just did this with my client. Did a few blocks where we really pushed, now training with less volume, and he is now maintaining at the calories. He first started his book at, and visually I can see that he’s put on more muscle since we switched programming. Definitely an underrated approach/technique. I wondered about the first callers goal, and I had a sneaking suspicion. He was worried about body, fat coming on, 1st is losing strength or size. Glad you guys touched on supercompensation.
I’m so much happier wearing a size 7-9 (female) than when I wore a 2-4. I started skinny and nothing is actually ✨magically✨ better when you’re thin but weak and stiff. Confidence is much better being thic and strong
I’m a hemp-based wellness advocate with Green Compass. So happy to hear you talking about the ECS - endocannabinoid system! So fascinating and important for homeostasis and overall balance/wellness!
Love the show , I have learned a lot in the short time since I found your channel. I do agree with the logic behind some of your “controversial” topics but I feel unless you have experienced some of the hardships of a marginalized group you cannot fully understand them. There wouldn’t have been a need for Affirmative Action if colleges and businesses weren’t excluding African Americans. Affirmative Action was an active effort to improve employment or educational opportunities for members of minority groups and for WOMEN. There are many democratic that watch and love your show. I listen to you guys on my way to work and while I workout , and I feel like you lose me around these topics only because sometimes it sounds out of touch. Sorry for the long post
As someone who’s on full time work schedule and a university student, you guys has helped me a lot and I can’t ask for more but to say thank you 🙏🏾. Also there’s never a boring moment with you guys. #thebestpodcast.❤
I just wanted to say something about something that's obvious but finally registered. I've been listening you all for a little over a year. I'm one of those that have a tendency to really overdo it. Any gym I train in know me well. Boot camp followed by a full workout is nothing unusual for me. I finally bit the bullet and listened to you about over training. This summer I'm using Strong and monitoring a torn miniscus - that ain't going to ever heal. Anyway, after my session yesterday I walked out of the door realizing that I was feeling relaxed and energized. Shout out to you all for being right. 😅
Love how you guys always tell the controversial truth unapologetically. Never change!
Agree with your initial section. It’s better to have more muscle rather than just lose weight and become skinny with less muscle.
I LOVE your podcast and your fun personalities and discussions! Knowing the importance of muscle and managing to get through perimenopause by getting into the best shape of my life at 49, I’m now feeling devastated about how much muscle I’ve been losing , now that I’m 52. My training has had to change due to chronic groin/adductor pain and overall joint/ligament pain. A year ago I was barbell deadlifting 210, squatting 185, benching 115, OH pressing 85lbs and was able to do sets of 8 full body weight pull-ups. I felt so strong and confident. I’m scheduled to see a rheumatologist about my hyper mobility, and I’ve seen a sports Physical Therapist and I do the exercises prescribed, which does still include a form of Bulgarians, glute bridges,etc., but my glutes are like a pancake now. I also have left side rib flare, ATP, scapular winging and a frozen shoulder for years. I’m still training as much as I can, trying to keep up on what I can. I get 10-15K steps in daily and my calls are at 2100, with at least 150 grams protein. Per InBody scans I was 14%body fat and was the leanest in my life at 118 lbs/5’4. I’m 125 now, no big deal, but body comp isn’t the same. Please! What can I do to get more muscle back on and feel like the bada$$ I was a year ago? Although my upper body mobility is good, no problems pressing and lifting, my traps tend to take over on many exercises and my SA, Teres major/minor seem to have lost muscle tone….
Justin's in Hot Dad Summer mode! We see you!!
As a mom of three young kids I am so thankful for the information and education you guys put out. As a recovering cardio junkie who now feels completely loss in the postpartum (3 c-sections) journey, I greatly appreciate your content.
Live listener #2 is an old clip and the ladies lift still amazes me, congrats to her 💪
The young woman asking Question #2... AWESOME!! Love it! I think your competition is coming up soon (November?), I hope it goes well! Looking forward to hearing from her again, if it's possible!
Great episode! I struggled with my weight as a kid, always in sports, but it wasn't until I found the weight room did I start burning fat. With that experience and listening to you guys, I had to become a trainer to help others that had the same problem I did.
Absolutely love this message and it’s SO incredibly necessary, as it’s a message that hasn’t seen the light of day yet, and now there’s studies to back it up.
I’m 168, 5’7 and female. I eat around 2300,2400 cals. I got down to 140 for a figure show, and I felt like crap. Approaching 170, I still see some definition, but more importantly, I’m better at utilizing carbs and I’ve added ~70lb to my back squat since April!
Never was obsessed w being super skinny as I always had an athletic body type and bigger bone structure, but Powerlifting training has helped me even more w this, and I also notice it’s a much better, successful, and gosh a much more EMPOWERING / MOTIVATING for my CLIENTS to approach fitness and then therefore, fat loss.
damn lol like 173, 6'2, 18 year old man and train fairly intense througout the week, and thats how much i eat. I should prolly up my cals lol
@@zanerrr To be fair, I’m eating that for my powerlifting performance, it’s not my maintenance, it’s a slight surplus. Small Cutting cals are 2200, 2150, a full 500 calorie cut would be a little under 2k. For my figure show though, I did lose most of my 25lb eating around 1963 🤷🏻♀️ I came from being a skinny female that wanted curves, so I had never dieted once before the show, just maintained and bulked.
I think it’s really valuable to do what I call w my clients “metabolic building” phases. Basically, a time where you focus on slowly over time gradually increasing your calories. Technically it’s a reverse diet, but you don’t have to have come from an extreme diet or cutting phase to do it, you could just be more primed for a reverse if your are coming from a cut. I did it over the course of my decade lifting though without many dieting phases, just gradually built muscle and therefore my maintenance calories kept increasing.
I am a CPT and online coach and I have a bodybuilder client that cut at 2000s-high 1800s for a show, and is now 198-200lb fairly lean bulking at 3500, and now currently maintaining his weight at 3200 before we go into another mass gaining phase. My goal is to get him eating 4k. He’s also increase his deadlift from 335 w straps, to 395 (now probs 400) so by 60lb since April when he started working w me, w no lifting straps. His strength and muscular density has skyrocketed while still staying fairly lean. After he hits as close to 4k as we can, we will see about a cut.
We did about 9-12 weeks of continually upping his cals based on his scale weight and progress photos, gaining about 1lb a week. We will do a small 6-8 week cut to minimize fat gain, and go again. This time next year, I hope to get him shredded for a possible show. I would ideally like him to get only as low as 2200 if necessary and even more ideally, reverse diet him (UP his calories) going INTO the show, so he looks lean but very muscularly FULL and Big.
@@zanerrr so yes, I would look into reversing, that truly is where a coach like myself or the coach I work w for my own nutrition, can be invaluable 🙏🏼 hope this helped!
@@zanerrr also, 4000 Macy, I’m overwhelming and daunting. I’m not telling you to do this, this is what we’re doing for him, as a natural bodybuilder, because I want to give him the best chance of preserving muscle, and staying hormonally healthy when we do a cut. That way we don’t have to crash diet with very little calories.
4k is not what you’re aim should be haha. I’d say 2600-3k anywhere between there would be a good goal.
So how much do you think I should be eating?
I eat around 2100-2600 a week and I guess I found that my maintainace lol I wish it was more cals but whatever.
I love this. I feel like I've been programmed to overtrain in order to be in shape. The 1/7th training volume to stay in shape feels crazy. Thank you.
Awesome content guys. I've been on yoyo diets due to intermittent fasting, dropping calories, I went vegetarian then tried keto. I was introduced to MindPump community by a trainer at the gym that told me to increase my calorie intake, which didn't make sense to me at the time, but now I'm starting my fitness/weight loss journey all over again and I'm reteaching myself to adapt to this new way of training. Thank you guys for sharing your knowledge on this that pushes against the mainstream fitness industries. God bless you guys 🔥🔥🔥
Airbnb is losing out because it isn’t cheaper than a hotel anymore due to fees. I’d rather get the service and hospitality for that price.
Always great to see Adam rocking J's. Especially Jordan 3's 🔥
It is so wild to think about that just because a food is labeled with x amount of protein or vitamins that our body doesn’t absorb or use all of that to 100% efficiency and how absorption fluctuates depending on the source. Increasing protein sources seems like it’s always the safest bet, barring medical conditions.
Re: Legion, this is the protein I take but I’ve heard it’s expensive from people that are optimum protein loyalists. Just a word to challenge that- legion has a subscribe and save option on their site and using that and/or the frequent promos, the price per serving can work out to a difference of just a couple of pennies.
Legions quality compared to any other protein is hands down no debate obviously, but just a tip for those who are price-hesitant.
Try MyProteins whey isolate as well. The unflavoured is super clean at a decent price.
17:40 lol my dad told me.that back in the day (in MX) Arm wrestling was a *thing* to do at parties/gatherings
Today is my first Day with a personal trainer. I wish he was NCI certified , but let’s see what he got! I’m going to be push this channel to him. 😅
You guys are the only podcast where 1 plus hour shows excite me rather than seem like a dread 🔥, keep up the work guys
Winner Winner! Please email Ann ann@mindpumpmedia.com with a screenshot of your youtube username, winning episode number, and the email address you would like the program under and we will get you hooked up!
Not sure if this is a complement or not, but I have only taken about 3-4 weeks off of the gym in the last 12 years of training in the gym. I ran maps split, aesthetic, & split again…had to take a d-load week off (this week). My body was crushed. Loving the split routine 💪🏼
I respect these guys 1000x more listening to their life talks !
Could you guys do an episode dedicated to staying consistent/disciplined with a healthy diet? Maybe tips, tricks and mindset?
Thank you guys! You’ve helped me so much mentally and physically
Don't be too hard on yourself nobody is expecting you to live like a monk. As you get healthier the desire to eat shit will disappear and its OK to have treats every now and then
I broke 2 bones , cracked 4 ribs & had to get pins put in.
I was still in a cast while looking for my next Harley. LoL
Motorcycle riding is a passion as much as lifting.
This was another amazing episode. Even though I know it is the right path, I keep doubting my progress and second guess if I am doing this right. I am a bigger guy and have been trying to put on the muscle first before I really dive into the fat loss stage. This episode gave me the perfect motivation to keep on going and get that muscle. Thanks again for another great, insightful episode!
That caller from Ohio's numbers were amazing! Representing Ohio! We out here lifting and grinding lol. Love the show!
Muscle is the most metabolically expensive tissue but it is also pays you the most dividends over time. Another great episode! 💪🏻
I also listen every day when walking my dog!! When the episode drops, I download it and it motivates me in the morning to get up and get going around with my girl with my guys in my ear! Lol
Where does Sal read these studies from? I try to tell people some of the things I hear on the show and some just don’t believe me because of how much it goes against the mainstream hype. I’d like to show them, prove them wrong and shut them up so if you guys could link where I can find these studies, it would be greatly appreciated. Love the show 💪💪
Sal yes truth in regards to schools my daughter mentors at a public school in Trenton NJ she came home crying her first day. They don’t even have working water fountains for little elementary kids 😞
I'm a new subscriber but have heard you guys content here and there and now I've added you guys to my daily listening list. Such great content!
You helps me enormously to keep the right track eating more and weight training to grow muscle without thinking on my body image issue which I have all my life 🙏 it makes me feel better with myself ❤
I'm getting through MAPS Prime and incorporating mobility suggestion that you've shared on other shows. I'd like to advance to your split programs and this would be a much appreciated opportunity. Thank you!
Thank you for helping all of us “average” people!!!
I love the controversial section of the show. It exposes more “normie” people to real issues that just get purposely tilted by the main stream news and government. A level headed take is what we all need. Love the show fellas, keep on chugging.
Thanks guys. I workout with on dumbbells and using anabolic it has done some good. I just need to be consistent. 3 workouts a week and trying to get those trigger sessions in
Never heard of Ned. Interesting topic! Thanks for the great content!
I have big trauma. And emdr has helped me a lot.
I’m hugely supportive of the trans community. I like the nuance you bring to the discussion, especially when it comes to trans men and also being up front about how you don’t have the answers.
A lot depends on whether they went through puberty before or after their transition.
Men in women’s restrooms is what happens when trans people cannot transition. Trans men would be forced to use the women’s restroom.
All anyone has to do is look up pictures of trans men post transition and know why they should be using the restroom that aligns with their gender.
Came across your channel not to long ago and instantly pushed subscribe. Big high five to you all. So informative. I thought being skinny was it. Now, I just want to be strong. Trying to stay ahead of the game as we get older. Will be looking into your programs. Thank you again
Im glad to hear that people enjoy split. I have maps anabolic, symmetry , asthetic, k4A , and beginner, i was thinking about getting split for after asthetic but wasnt sure if I should do performance before venturing into asthetic then do split. I really am just lifting for asthetics dont really care about being an athlete but i know being well rounded has its benefits.
#Justin 🔥
Another awesome episode! You guys are seriously the best 🔥
Absolutely love the Ron Paul shirts, Sal!
You guys are awesome! Especially for upcoming trainers like me.
Here first ! I’ had been skinny forever ! Found mind pump and started compound lifts. These guys contact and guidance was a game changer ! Grateful for these guys and the time they put in ! Respect 🙏
New program MAPS Cannabis mod. 😂 Keep it up guys great conversations!
Thank god for affirmative action, aliens, stocks, and politics. Without them I’d just stare at the screen and feel dumber, listening to fitness knowledge. I love how relatable your topics are. Your show creates open conversations between my wife and myself. Thanks for everything you do.
I'm totally with you guys on the Affirmative Action thing. As most people surely do. And that's coming from someone who attended UC Irvine (i.e., the University of Chinese Immigrants). I was the only blonde person in most of my classes and the school's literally 50% Asian. I never felt an iota of racism, though, and I didn't mind being the minority.
Thanks for the Info as always fellas! Not sure where this would be answered, but how would you recommend choosing one of your programs to buy? I’ve never gotten one, and would love to get a structured routine put into my daily regimen, but there are so many options, I’m truly not sure which one is the right for me. I’m contemplating “MAPS Anywhere”so I can complete it in my new home gym, but are there any recommendations on other programs that use minimal gym equipment as well? I’ve had quite the fitness journey this year to date, and want to continue this healthy lifestyle but also trying to spend more time at home with family (using my home gym me and my wife are slowly building up) rather than being out of the house at a commercial gym. Appreciate the conversation!
You guys are great and talk about all life stuff and not just fitness and thats a great verity.😀
Still hard to get past the muffin top even with muscles. Lol
So I feel marginally better about having more mat and fuscle. My arms and legs have trimmed down, back fat is reducing, but my mid-section has not changed much. I still feel like a marshmallow with pretzels stuck in for limbs... tasty though. Don't worry I'm trusting the process... lol.
Love all this knowledgeable content 💪🏽
Maps split let's do it!!
Thanks for covering the bit about vegans and protein intake
I'm 6ft 2". I started weight training 4 weeks ago. My weight has moved from 114kgs to 120 kgs. I'm focusing on compound workouts. I thought I will lose weight. Very confused 😕.
The real question that needs answering: What does the key around Adam's neck open?
Y’all speak truth. When i chase calorie burn against my better judgment (1-2h mindless on the elliptical while I’m WFH) I get inflamed and hold body fat.
When i stop chasing calorie burn, lift even 15 minutes on most days, walk when i can- i drop body fat and I look and feel strong. The visible changes happen within like a week.
Could this be because when I’m a cardio junkie i may hold fluid and inflammation that is “flushed” when I focus on strength- or maybe that what fluid I am holding is sucked into the muscle instead of amplifying fatty areas? I’m really wondering just how much inflammation I’m causing with the stress of steady state cardio.. 🤔
Murky worded question if anyone can decode/has an answer 😅
Yo mind pump talk to me baby how do I get the Bruce lee wings ? Love ya guys STAY HARD !
That road rage talk is real. I've seen it in front of my eyes before, so these days, I always tell myself and families that losing our lives over idiotic behavior is not worth it. Never engage with road drama because you just never know who's behind the wheel.
Loving the info guys! Keep
It coming!💪🏻
You guys are so bomb. Info always on point. I am 60lbs down in my journey. Using time restricted eating. Thanks for the info on protien. Doing 10000 plus steps per day. 14k today. I listen while i'm at work to stay motivated. Starting to invest in some simple equipment like resistance bans and the balance ball hint hint......Keep doing What you do. My favorite is when you guys talked about the whipping boy😂😂😂😂😅
Really liking this content, so glad I started following!
Grip Strength is where the real strength is at 😉
Ps.. great Podcast! 🙌
I’m loving all your videos and information! I’ve been a consistent listener to your podcast, but I love being able to put a face to each voice after a year and half! I’m looking forward to learning more and increasing my mobility strength, muscle strength, and all the random things you guys share in between (sometimes some useless but hilarious or fun information 😂) Much love!! Also, help me win one of your programs please 🙏😉
Thanks guys! Love this content
I think the schools should make the athletes choose these multimillion-dollar sponsorships they are getting from companies or a scholarship for education.
First of lots is respect for you and you are doing amazing job here… many things have changed for my workouts and so I purchased few programs from you to help my son. My question is .. How can I help my 18yr old lose belly fat he has lost a lot of weight but belly is not giving in 🤦🏻♀️… I have him on your split program now and he will be doing reverse dieting and then move him into anabolic program to see if that help … Please tell me what program works best for his age since he wants to do bodybuilding
Mind Pump Yeah Dude!
Also what about grip strength? What workouts ?