Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge
2683: Weird workout hacks that Build Muscle Fast & More (Listener Coaching)
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Sep 12, 2025 at 12:00 am.
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: Weird workout hacks that BUILD MUSCLE FAST!
Is there a link between eating meat and cancer risk?
GLP-1s and the obesity rate.
Ground beef vs soy for muscle protein synthesis.
Butcher Box has seasonings!
How there is a tradeoff between size and endurance.
The Rock’s DRASTIC physical transformation.
Ashwagandha to help reduce anxiety.
#Quah question #1 – How does a person with a full-time desk job and a family find time to get the appropriate amount of weights in for strength each week, the appropriate amount of movement each day (steps), the appropriate amount of cardio, and HIT cardio each week?
#Quah question #2 – If I'm not hungry at the end of the day but haven't hit my caloric or protein goals for the day, should I still eat?
#Quah question #3 – What is your best advice for a former college athlete who is finding out that lifting after college is hard when the last four years were filled with team lifts written by the coaches? I love lifting and how great it makes me feel, but I've struggled with gym consistency after graduating from college and have gained some weight that I'd like to get rid of.
#Quah question #4 – How do you decide whether to keep fitness as a hobby or turn it into a career?
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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: Weird workout hacks that BUILD MUSCLE FAST! (2:03) Is there a link between eating meat and cancer risk? (23:48) GLP-1s and the obesity rate. (29:31) Ground beef vs soy for muscle protein synthesis. (35:46) Butcher Box has seasonings! (37:30) How there is a tradeoff between size and endurance. (39:35) The Rock’s DRASTIC physical transformation. (43:28) Ashwagandha to help reduce anxiety. (50:35) #Quah question #1 – How does a person with a full-time desk job and a family find time to get the appropriate amount of weights in for strength each week, the appropriate amount of movement each day (steps), the appropriate amount of cardio, and HIT cardio each week? (53:09) #Quah question #2 – If I'm not hungry at the end of the day but haven't hit my caloric or protein goals for the day, should I still eat? (56:36) #Quah question #3 – What is your best advice for a former college athlete who is finding out that lifting after college is hard when the last four years were filled with team lifts written by the coaches? I love lifting and how great it makes me feel, but I've struggled with gym consistency after graduating from college and have gained some weight that I'd like to get rid of. (57:51) #Quah question #4 – How do you decide whether to keep fitness as a hobby or turn it into a career? (59:51) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** Available for a limited time, a curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork! Butcher Box members who sign up through Mind Pump will receive: $20 OFF their first box, Free chicken breast, ground beef, OR salmon in every box for a whole year! ** Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off** Muscle Mommy Movement Quiz Isometric training and long-term adaptations: Effects of muscle length, intensity, and intent: A systematic review Occlusion Training Tutorial- How to Increase Muscle Size Using Blood Flow Restriction – Mind Pump TV Animal protein not linked to higher mortality risk, study finds Ground beef or soy: Muscle-Building power comparison Diffusion and physical constraints limit oxidative capacity, capillary supply and size of muscle fibres in mice and humans Dwayne Johnson Debuts New Weight Loss Transformation & Internet is Talking - Mandatory What Happened to Mark Kerr, Ex-UFC Champ Played by Dwayne Johnson in ‘The Smashing Machine’? Effects of Ashwagandha Supplements on Cortisol, Stress, and Anxiety Levels in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Visit Jolie for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. And if you don’t like it— you can return your Jolie for a full refund within 60 days, no questions asked. ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Discount is now automatically applied at checkout: 15% off your first order! ** Why Most Trainers Fail — And What the Great Ones Do Differently w/ Sal DiStefano | Elite Trainer #01 Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources