Published December 2019 on YouTube
Mind Pump Episode #1179 | Sleep & Fat Loss, Low Reps Benefits, Favorite Body Parts To Train, & MORE
Chapters
1. <Untitled Chapter 1>2. Addiction and Rehabilitation3. Parenting Struggles4. Fitness Industry Insights5. Hormone Testing Frequency6. YouTube's Advertising Policy7. Weather Manipulation8. Artificial Neurons9. Peloton Controversy10. Building Strength with Low Reps11. Sleep and Fat Loss12. Body Part Training13. Quah question #4 – How do you each vote with your dollars?1. <Untitled Chapter 1>
Fitness Industry Breakdown:Sal and the team discuss the different segments of the fitness industry and the value and detriment of each. They also recommend quarterly hormone testing to monitor the effects of workout, diet, sleep, and lifestyle on important hormones like testosterone.+
Fitness and Sleep:Sal, Justin, and Adam discuss the benefits of low rep ranges for major lifts, the effects of sleep on fat loss, and their favorite body parts to train. They also promote their aesthetic workout program and offer a discount code.+
2. Addiction and Rehabilitation
Adam shares a story about a family member who turned their life around after checking themselves into rehab. The hosts discuss the success rate of rehab and whether it's better to go voluntarily or be confronted about it. They also talk about the show Intervention and how it can be difficult to watch.+
3. Parenting Struggles
Parenting and Flexibility:Adam and Sal discuss how they navigate parenting roles and the importance of being flexible when their child is sick. They share their different approaches to comforting their child and establishing structure while also being understanding of exceptions to the rules.+
Parenting Struggles:Sal and Justin share their experiences with parenting and how they handle their kids when they're sick, including Sal's nurturing characteristic and how his kids reach out to him when they're not feeling well, and Justin's first experience with his son getting sick and how it threw him off. They also discuss the struggles of dealing with a sick child in the middle of the night, including cleaning up vomit and making sure the child is comfortable.+
Baby Diaper Horror:The hosts discuss the horror stories of changing dirty diapers and the fear of their babies smearing poop on the walls. They share personal experiences and express their hopes that their own children won't do the same.+
4. Fitness Industry Insights
Negative Impact:Sal, Justin, and Adam discuss the negative impact of using the fitness industry as a clear enemy and the abuse of authenticity on social media. They break down the segments of the industry and encourage listeners to be aware of powerful arguments that can be used against them.+
Fitness Industry Insights:Sal discusses the power of ideas and how the demonization of the fitness industry has spread rapidly. He breaks down the subcategories of the industry and acknowledges the good it has done.+
Fitness Industry Insights:Sal and Justin discuss the good and bad aspects of the fitness industry. Personal trainers are passionate about helping people and fitness, while fitness models may not have the qualifications to give advice.+
Fitness Industry Insights:Adam and Sal discuss the misinformation prevalent in the fitness industry, particularly from the fitness modeling and entertainment industries. They explain how the motivations and passions of these industries can lead to harmful information being spread.+
Fitness Industry Insights:Justin, Adam, and Sal discuss the challenges of the fitness industry, including the unrealistic expectations created by fitness entertainment and the limitations of relying solely on motivation. They also touch on the issues with the fitness academia industry and how it can lead to a lack of practical exercise programming.+
Communicating Fitness Information:Sal and Adam discuss the challenges of communicating fitness information to the average person. While the fitness academia industry presents correct information, they struggle to communicate it effectively to the general public. The psychological and behavioral aspects of fitness are often overlooked, leading to confusion and misinformation.+
Fitness Industry Insights:Justin, Sal, and Adam discuss the different segments of the fitness industry and how good trainers are the ones who filter out the noise and provide clients with the guidance they need to achieve permanent success. They also touch on the financial benefits of being divisive versus incorporating various modalities to help more people.+
Trainers' Long Game:Sal, Justin, and Adam discuss the importance of trainers and coaches in the fight against poor health and chronic disease. They emphasize the long game of creating positive, permanent change and the need for trainers to take individual variants and context into account.+
5. Hormone Testing Frequency
Hormone Testing Frequency:Sal, Adam, and Justin discuss the frequency of hormone testing and caution against over-testing, which can lead to stress and anxiety. They recommend waiting at least a month to a few months to adapt to changes before testing, and suggest quarterly testing as a good frequency to implement changes and track progress.+
Hormone Testing Benefits:Sal and Adam discuss the benefits of at-home hormone testing, including the ability to monitor symptoms and track progress with training and diet. They emphasize the importance of not becoming a hypochondriac and using the tests as a tool to confirm potential issues before seeking medical advice.+
6. YouTube's Advertising Policy
YouTube's Child Advertising Policy:Sal, Justin, and Adam discuss the recent changes to YouTube's child advertising policy, which prohibits the use of behavioral-based commercials on anyone under the age of 13. This change has impacted channels that focus on children's content, resulting in a loss of revenue. The group debates the implications of surveillance data and advertising and whether it benefits consumers.+
Advertising and Data:Justin, Sal, and Adam discuss the influence of advertising and the use of personal data to refine marketing strategies. They debate the effectiveness of government regulation and the ethical implications of behavioral advertising. The speakers share examples of how data can be used to predict consumer behavior and how even those who are not on social media can still be tracked.+
7. Weather Manipulation
Justin introduces a new conspiracy theory about cloud seeding and weather manipulation, while Adam and Sal discuss the morality of science and the potential dangers of manipulating the environment. They also touch on the military's interest in controlling the weather and the top-secret nature of NASA.+
8. Artificial Neurons
Sal and Justin discuss a recent article about the creation of artificial neurons on silicon chips that behave like real neurons. They explore the potential applications of this technology in solving chronic diseases like heart failure and neurological degeneration.+
9. Peloton Controversy
Justin, Sal, and Adam discuss the controversial Peloton commercial and how the negative backlash may have been manufactured by Peloton themselves. They explore the effectiveness of creating false outrage to generate attention and how easy it is to get people outraged about anything.+
10. Building Strength with Low Reps
Low Rep Ranges:Sal and Adam discuss the benefits of low rep ranges on major lifts like bench, squat, and deadlift. They explain how low rep ranges build muscle just like moderate or higher rep ranges, and are effective when they're a new stimulus.+
Benefits of Strength Training:Adam, Sal, and Justin discuss the benefits of strength training, including increased muscle building and capacity to produce more force. While there are some risks, incorporating strength training into your routine can have a positive impact on your overall fitness and joint health.+
Low Rep Training:Sal and Adam discuss the importance of low rep training for building strength and improving the central nervous system. Proper low rep training involves lifting heavy loads for low reps without maxing out. This type of training helps individuals become more comfortable handling heavy weights and exerting themselves at that level, ultimately contributing to a better physique.+
11. Sleep and Fat Loss
Sleep and Fat Loss:Inadequate sleep can hinder fat loss even if macros are correct. Lack of sleep affects fat loss by changing eating patterns and behaviors, altering activity levels, and increasing cortisol levels. It can also lead to muscle loss and increased body fat, even if overall weight stays the same.+
Sleep and Metabolism:Adam, Sal, and Justin discuss how poor sleep affects metabolism and calorie maintenance. They explain how hormones and stress impact the body's calorie burn and how it can shift daily. They also mention the importance of adjusting macros based on changes in sleep and stress levels.+
Rest and Recovery:Sal shares his experience with a client who was able to lose weight and get leaner by focusing on rest and recovery rather than just burning more calories through exercise.+
Cortisol Junkies:Adam, Sal, and Justin discuss the effects of stress on the body and the role of cortisol in making us feel good. They caution against becoming a "cortisol junkie" by using exercise as a way to deal with stress, as it can lead to insulin resistance and other health problems.+
12. Body Part Training
Favorite Body Parts:Sal shares his favorite body parts to train and how he developed them. He talks about his struggles with body image and how he made a special emphasis on training his shoulders, which ended up becoming a strong suit until this day.+
Building Strength:Justin and Adam share their favorite body parts to train, while Sal discusses the benefits of focusing on underdeveloped areas. Justin reminisces about his chest and tricep gains, while Adam talks about his initial obsession with arms. The group emphasizes the importance of playing to your strengths and developing a mental strategy for training.+
Developing Weak Points:Adam, Sal, and Justin discuss the importance of identifying and developing weak points in your physique to see the most improvement. They share personal stories of how focusing on weak areas has led to significant progress and offer tips for clients looking to improve their aesthetics.+
13. Quah question #4 – How do you each vote with your dollars?
Power of Your Dollar:Sal, Adam, and Justin discuss the power of consumer spending and how it can influence the market. By being self-aware and buying products that align with their values, they can signal to the market what they want more of. They give the example of organic food, which was once rare and expensive, but now more widely available due to consumer demand.+
Supporting Local Businesses:Justin shares how he shifted his mentality to support local businesses and economies. Sal explains the importance of free markets and how price signals efficiency and allocation of resources. They both agree that the quality of a product is more important than the personal values of the producer.+
Spending on Innovation:Adam, Justin, and Sal discuss the value of spending money on areas they value, such as innovation in technology and sleep. They also touch on the importance of being a healthy person to make better choices with your money.+