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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

2721: The Problem With "Science Bros" Fitness Advice

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge

Fitness, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 12.6K Ratings

🗓️ 5 November 2025

⏱️ 103 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why you need to be careful when taking "science bros" advice. (3:06)

  • Service makes a HUGE difference. Sal's experience at Disneyland. (17:58)

  • The secret to rapid hair regrowth. (31:56)

  • Caldera Lab's new hair care system. (34:13)

  • Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic may also curb drug and alcohol addiction. (35:48)

  • Cavities/gum disease and its connection to strokes. (40:50)

  • Adam's brilliant job for kids. (44:40)

  • Mind Pump's Black Friday Sale is live! (51:50)

  • Thanksgiving season is here. (53:10)

  • The most overrated/underrated Thanksgiving dish. (55:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What is the best way to go about resetting my gut and getting myself back on the right track for longer-term health? (58:19)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Can you provide some advice on my lifting progress, specifically concerning muscle loss during a cutting phase? (1:07:11)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How would you change up the programs to be a little more lower body focused since my upper body already takes a lot of abuse with my daily life? (1:16:17)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Tell me how to improve problem areas when following MAPS 15? Given where I'm at in life, should I try to do a longer program again or continue with MAPS 15? (1:25:33)

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0:00.0

If you want to pump your body and expand your mind, there's only one place to go.

0:06.3

Mind Pump.

0:07.1

Mind Pump with your hosts.

0:09.2

Sal DeStefano, Adam Schaefer, and Justin Andrews.

0:13.4

You just found the most downloaded fitness, health, and entertainment podcast.

0:16.5

This is Mind Pump.

0:17.8

In today's episode, we had live callers, call in.

0:20.2

We got to coach people on air,

0:22.2

but this was after the intro, today's intro was 55 minutes long. In the intro, we talked about fat loss and muscle gain and diet and current events and family life. It's a good time. By the way, if you want to be on an episode like this one, just send us your question, email it to live at mindpunkmedia.com.

0:37.5

Now, this episode is brought to you by some sponsors.

0:39.6

The first one is Caldera Lab.

0:40.9

They make, episode like this one, just send us your question. Email it to live at mindpummedia.com.

0:53.9

Now, this episode is brought to you by some sponsors. The first one is Caldera Lab. They make skincare products and hair care products that are backed by science that are also all natural. They're very effective. In fact, over 90% of the people that use them in studies see significant improvements and their skin and hair.

0:55.9

Go check them out, get 20% off.

0:57.6

Go to calderalab.com.

1:14.3

That's C-A-L-D-E-R-A-B.com forward slash mind pump. Use the code Mind Pump 20, get 20% off. This episode is also brought to by Butcher Box. They deliver high-quality meats and wild caught fish to your door. And if you go through our link, butcherbox.com forward slash mind pump.

1:23.7

New users will get either a whole turkey or ham included for free in the first box or ground beef included in every box for the lifetime of their subscription.

1:26.6

Again, it's butcherbox.com forward slash mind pump.

1:28.5

We also have a brand new sale.

1:33.9

It's Black Friday starting right now. Everything is 60% off. Okay. Everything. Every Maps program,

1:39.1

every bundle that's already discounted, taking additional 60% off. Every mod, every guide,

1:48.8

60% off. By the way, every purchase gets you entered into our contest. Two people are going to win one week free vacation at the Mind Pump Park City House, plus $1,000 towards their travel.

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