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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge 1000 Episodes Jul 25, 2026

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth exposes the raw truth about health, fitness, nutrition, and more. Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil, and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry. They 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.

Episodes

2909: 5 Running Styles to Lose Fat (And Which One Is Actually the Best)
2909: 5 Running Styles to Lose Fat (And Which One Is Actually the Best) Jul 25, 2026 01:57:46 In this episode the guys break down five ways to run for fitness — for distance, same distance for time, same time for more distance, sprinting, and running for fun. Sal shares that he ran his first mile this morning for the first time in years and how humbling it was. They also get into the story behind Sylvester Stallone writing Rocky in three days with $100 in his bank account after watching Ch
2908: How to Pick the Right Workout: The Most Important Question to Ask Before You Start
2908: How to Pick the Right Workout: The Most Important Question to Ask Before You Start Jul 24, 2026 01:15:29 In this episode the guys break down exactly how to pick the right workout for your goals — covering why enjoyment matters more than most people realize, how to honestly assess whether you actually like what you're doing, the ROI of strength training versus other modalities, and why appropriateness for your actual life is the deciding factor. They also get into the origin of clowns (spoiler: ancien
2907: How to Clean Bulk Without Getting Fat (The Exact Formula)
2907: How to Clean Bulk Without Getting Fat (The Exact Formula) Jul 23, 2026 28:31 In this episode the guys break down exactly what a clean bulk is, how it differs from a dirty bulk, and why most people do it completely wrong. They cover why increasing training volume during a bulk actually makes sense (because you have the nutrients to recover), why 500 calories above maintenance is all you need, why staying active with daily steps dramatically improves muscle building, and why
2906: Should You Bulk or Cut First | The Answer That Actually Leads to Long Term Results
2906: Should You Bulk or Cut First | The Answer That Actually Leads to Long Term Results Jul 22, 2026 02:02:37   In this episode the guys break down whether you should build or cut first — covering what each actually involves, why cutting first almost always fails long term, how building first boosts your metabolic rate by 700-800 calories a day, and why 95% of people who lose weight gain it all back. They also discuss Sal's prediction that probiotics will be the next major performance supplement, the ditt
2905: How to Build an Aesthetic Physique | Best Exercises for Chest Back Shoulders and Legs
2905: How to Build an Aesthetic Physique | Best Exercises for Chest Back Shoulders and Legs Jul 20, 2026 26:39 In this episode the guys break down the best exercises to sculpt the physique men actually train for — covering incline press for upper chest development, deadlifts and barbell rows for back thickness and width, standing overhead press with rear delt flies for that rounded shoulder cap, and barbell squats with Romanian deadlifts for complete lower body development. They explain why most guys devel
2904: How to Reverse Osteoporosis and Osteopenia (The Data-Backed Formula That Actually Works)
2904: How to Reverse Osteoporosis and Osteopenia (The Data-Backed Formula That Actually Works) Jul 18, 2026 01:54:14 In this episode the guys break down how to reverse osteopenia and osteoporosis — explaining the difference between the two, why 43% of adults over 50 have low bone mass, and why this is actually very fixable. They cover the four key steps: getting stronger (not just lifting weights), eating enough to build, taking key nutrients like calcium, vitamin D and magnesium, and being consistent because bo
2903:  How to Build Bulletproof Joints (So You Can Train for the Rest of Your Life)
2903: How to Build Bulletproof Joints (So You Can Train for the Rest of Your Life) Jul 17, 2026 01:08:58 In this episode the guys break down six ways to build bulletproof joints — proper strength training, unilateral training, static stretching post-workout, mobility drills, hydration with high protein diet, and consistent sleep. They cover why joints actually strengthen rather than wear down with proper use, why MAPS Symmetry alone solves most chronic pain issues without targeted correctional exerc
2902: How 311 Has Stayed Together for 35 Years — Nick Hexum on Sobriety, Fitness and Creativity
2902: How 311 Has Stayed Together for 35 Years — Nick Hexum on Sobriety, Fitness and Creativity Jul 16, 2026 01:07:40 In this episode the guys sit down with Nick Hexum, lead singer and co-founder of 311, just hours before a live show. Nick opens up about how the band has stayed together for 35 years, his path to sobriety in 2005-06 and how the band stuck by him through it, bringing weights on the road since 1993 and having a full gym dressing room on every tour, and why exercise was his earliest tool for managing
2901: Chronic Pain Causes | 5 Common Habits That Make Pain Worse
2901: Chronic Pain Causes | 5 Common Habits That Make Pain Worse Jul 15, 2026 02:02:40 In this episode the guys break down five weird and common things people do that cause or worsen chronic pain — poor sleep, inflammatory diet, macro and micro deficiencies, dehydration, and shallow breathing. They cover the difference between acute pain and chronic pain, how movement pattern issues are almost always the root cause, and why the experience of pain can be just as real as the physiolog
2900: 6 Mistakes Women Make When They Start Lifting
2900: 6 Mistakes Women Make When They Start Lifting Jul 13, 2026 26:30 You're putting in the work at the gym, eating what you think is enough, and still not seeing the body you're training for. Sound familiar? In this episode of Mind Pump Show, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down the six most common mistakes women make when they start lifting — pulled straight from over two decades of training real clients, not from theory. These mistakes are still showing up everywhere
2899: How to Lose 15 Pounds in 90 Days | The 5-Step Fat Loss Formula
2899: How to Lose 15 Pounds in 90 Days | The 5-Step Fat Loss Formula Jul 11, 2026 01:39:43 In this episode the guys break down the exact five-step formula to lose 15 pounds of pure body fat in 90 days — lifting 1-2 compound movements daily, walking after every meal, eating only whole foods, hitting 1g of protein per pound of body weight first, and perfecting sleep every single night. They also get into Joovv red light therapy and how Sal is using it on his jiu jitsu mat burns, red ligh
2898: How to Do Pull Ups in 30 Days (The Exact Method That Actually Works)
2898: How to Do Pull Ups in 30 Days (The Exact Method That Actually Works) Jul 10, 2026 01:15:17 In this episode the guys break down exactly how to be able to do pull ups in 30 days — covering the daily low intensity practice method, why you need to drop all other back work, why eating more and sleeping consistently will accelerate your results, and how to set up your test day for maximum performance. They also discuss whether chemical sunscreens are actually causing more cancer than they pre

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