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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

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

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MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and 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. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com

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Episodes

  1. 2979: What Pilates, Yoga, Running and Swimming Do That Strength Training Can't

    MAPS 15 BOGO: https://maps15bogo.com Buy any MAPS 15 program get a second one free. Choose from MAPS 15 Minutes, Symmetry, Strong, Powerlift, Performance, Muscle Mommy and Forty Plus. Lifetime access, no subscription, 30-day money back guarantee. Pilates, yoga, running and swimming each give you...

  2. 2978: 10 Cheap Foods That Help You Lose Fat and Build Muscle

    MAPS 15 BOGO: https://maps15bogo.com Buy any MAPS 15 program get a second one free. Choose from MAPS 15 Minutes, Symmetry, Strong, Powerlift, Performance, Muscle Mommy and Forty Plus. Lifetime access, no subscription, 30-day money back guarantee. Eating healthy does not have to cost a lot. The…

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  3. 2977: The 5 Things That Actually Add Years to Your Life — With Dr. Stephen Cabral

    MAPS 15 BOGO: https://maps15bogo.com Buy any MAPS 15 program get a second one free. Choose from MAPS 15 Minutes, Symmetry, Strong, Powerlift, Performance, Muscle Mommy and Forty Plus. Lifetime access, no subscription, 30-day money back guarantee. Dr. Stephen Cabral returns to break down the five...

  4. 2976: Why Tracking Your Food and Body Fat Is Ruining Your Progress

    MAPS 15 BOGO: https://maps15bogo.com Buy any MAPS 15 program get a second one free. Choose from MAPS 15 Minutes, Symmetry, Strong, Powerlift, Performance, Muscle Mommy and Forty Plus. Lifetime access, no subscription, 30-day money back guarantee. You track your weight every morning, log every...

  5. 2975: How to Get Below 10% Body Fat as Fast as Possible (The Exact Formula)

    My Maps Program: https://mymapsprogram.com $297 for a fully customized MAPS program. Answer 20 questions, get a program built for your specific goals and equipment, plus a 1-on-1 call with a trainer to review it. In this episode the guys break down the exact strategy to get from lean to sub-10%...

  6. 2974: How to Get Strong as Fast as Possible

    MAPS 15 BOGO: https://maps15bogo.com Buy any MAPS 15 program get a second one free. Choose from MAPS 15 Minutes, Symmetry, Strong, Powerlift, Performance, Muscle Mommy and Forty Plus. Lifetime access, no subscription, 30-day money back guarantee. In this episode the guys break down exactly how to...

  7. 2973: Full Body vs Split, Low Reps vs High Reps and Every Other Fitness Debate Settled

    MAPS 15 BOGO: https://maps15bogo.com Buy any MAPS 15 program get a second one free. Choose from MAPS 15 Minutes, Symmetry, Strong, Powerlift, Performance, Muscle Mommy and Forty Plus. Lifetime access, no subscription, 30-day money back guarantee. In this episode the guys break down the classic...

  8. 2972: The Lonely Chapter — Why Growing Up Feels So Isolating (And Why It Should)

    MAPS 15 BOGO: https://maps15bogo.com Buy any MAPS 15 program and get a second one free. Choose from MAPS 15 Minutes, Symmetry, Strong, Powerlift, Performance, Muscle Mommy and Forty Plus. Lifetime access, no subscription, 30-day money back guarantee. In this episode the guys sit down with Michael...

  9. 2971: AI Workout Programs and GLP-1 Are Changing the World — Here Is What to Watch Out For

    MAPS 15 BOGO: https://maps15bogo.com Buy any MAPS 15 program get a second one free. Choose from MAPS 15 Minutes, Symmetry, Strong, Powerlift, Performance, Muscle Mommy and Forty Plus. Lifetime access, no subscription, 30-day money back guarantee. In this episode the guys break down how AI workout...

  10. 2970: Best Supersets for Every Muscle Group | Chest Back Shoulders Legs Arms and Core

    My Maps Program: https://mymapsprogram.com $297 for a fully customized MAPS program. Answer 20 questions, get a program built for your specific goals and equipment, plus a 1-on-1 call with a trainer to review it. In this episode the guys break down the best supersets for every muscle group. They...

  11. 2969: Is TRT Right for You | The Real Conversation Nobody Is Having About Hormone Therapy

    My Maps Program: https://mymapsprogram.com $297 for a fully customized MAPS program. Answer 20 questions, get a program built for your specific goals and equipment, plus a 1-on-1 call with a trainer to review it. In this episode the guys break down everything about TRT — who it is for, who it is...

  12. 2968: Why Eating Six Times a Day Works (Even Though Studies Say It Shouldn't)

    My Maps Program: https://mymapsprogram.com $297 for a fully customized MAPS program. Answer 20 questions, get a program built for your specific goals and equipment, plus a 1-on-1 call with a trainer to review it. In this episode the guys break down why the science got it wrong on small frequent...

  13. 2967: Dr. Mike Israetel on His Dissertation Controversy — Here Is What Actually Happened

    My Maps Program: https://mymapsprogram.com $297 for a fully customized MAPS program. Answer 20 questions, get a program built for your specific goals and equipment, plus a 1-on-1 call with a trainer to review it. Dr. Mike Israetel — co-founder of RP Strength, sport science PhD and competitive...

  14. 2966: Harder Is Not Better — The Fitness Advice That Is Destroying Your Progress

    My Maps Program: https://mymapsprogram.com $297 for a fully customized MAPS program. Answer 20 questions, get a program built for your specific goals and equipment, plus a 1-on-1 call with a trainer to review it. In this episode the guys break down the worst fitness lies that are quietly holding...

  15. 2965: Should You Work Out Every Day? | Why 7 Days a Week Is Hurting Your Results

    My Maps Program: https://mymapsprogram.com $297 for a fully customized MAPS program. Answer 20 questions, get a program built for your specific goals and equipment, plus a 1-on-1 call with a trainer to review it. In this episode the guys break down why working out seven days a week is...

  16. 2964: Why You're Still Fat Even Though You Work Out (The Honest Answer)

    My Maps Program: https://mymapsprogram.com $297 for a fully customized MAPS program. Answer 20 questions, get a program built for your specific goals and equipment, plus a 1-on-1 call with a trainer to review it. In this episode the guys break down why you are still carrying body fat even though...

  17. 2963: Online Coach Red Flags | Most Online Coaches Are Using AI to Reply to You and Not Telling You

    My Maps Program: https://mymapsprogram.com $297 for a fully customized MAPS program. Answer 20 questions, get a program built for your specific goals and equipment, plus a 1-on-1 call with a trainer to review it. In this episode the guys break down the red flags to watch for when hiring an online...

  18. 2962: The Best Kind Of Workout Programming For You Specifically !

  19. 2961: 5 Things Research Gets Wrong About Building Muscle

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down five common hypertrophy study...

  20. 2960: How Three Personal Trainers Built the Most Downloaded Fitness Podcast in History — The Origin Story

    MAPS Sale:⁠ https://mapsfitnessproducts.com⁠Code: SCARY40 for 40% off everything sitewide for 3 days only. Also: MAPS Abs and Butt at⁠ https://mapsabsandbutt.com⁠ — Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. In this episode the guys sit down and tell the full origin story of how they each got into fitness and the...

  21. 2959: The Secrets for Training in a Calorie Deficit (Most People Get This Completely Wrong)

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down the secrets for training in a...

  22. 2958: The Best Cardio for Fat Loss Endurance and Athleticism (They Are All Different)

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down the best forms of cardio for…

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  23. 2957: Cardio Rebranded | Why Every New Fitness Trend Is Just the Same Old Cardio

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down how cardio keeps getting...

  24. 2956: Is It Normal to Feel Hungry When Dieting | Why Hunger Is Actually a Good Sign

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down five fat loss diet myths — why...

  25. 2955: Training Glutes and Abs From Home (No Gym Required)

    MAPS Abs & Butt is still 40% off: ⁠https://mapsabsandbutt.com⁠ If your goal is a stronger, rounder butt and visible abs, this episode gives you the programming logic, the exercise selection, the rep ranges, the rest periods, and the mindset shift you need to actually make it happen. In this...

  26. 2954: How to Lose Fat Without Losing Muscle (The Exact Strategy)

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down how to cut fat and keep muscle…

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  27. 2953: 7 Easy Food Swaps That Lower Your Calories Without Changing How Much You Eat

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down seven easy food swaps that…

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  28. 2952: Dr. Cabral Reveals the 7 Blood Markers That Predict Heart Disease Better Than Cholesterol

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). Dr. Stephen Cabral returns to break down the seven blood markers...

  29. 2951: Slow Reps vs. Fast Reps — What the Data Actually Says (The Answer Has Nuance)

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down rep speed — slow reps, fast…

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  30. 2950: How to Lose Belly Fat (Why Eating Less Isn't Working)

    Products: MAPS Abs & Butt: ⁠https://mapsabsandbutt.com⁠ Timestamps: 0:26 New Program Announcement: MAPS Abs and Butt 1:00 The Sleep and Belly Fat Study 1:37 Two Types of People Stuck in This Cycle 3:23 Why Waist Trainers and Ab Circuits Backfire 5:40 The Law of Thermodynamics 7:26 Stress…

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  31. 2949: Why Eating Less and Training More Is the Reason You Are Not Losing Fat

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down how to eat more to lose fat —...

  32. 2948: The Type of Exercise That Will Get You Past Sticking Points & Why This Beats Every Other Form of Exercise

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down why everyone should be using...

  33. 2947: How to Build Glutes | Hip Thrust vs Squats What Bret Contreras Says Actually Works

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). Bret Contreras — the man who invented the barbell hip thrust —…

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  34. 2946: 5 Things Bodybuilders Figured Out Before Everyone Else (That Everyone Should Know)

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down 5 lessons from bodybuilders…

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  35. 2945: How to Actually Build Your Glutes: The Exact Diet and Training Blueprint

    mapsabsandbutt.com BONUS: If you buy MAPS Abs & Butt - on the next page you get to pick Muscle Mommy 15 or Muscle Mommy for free. Your Choice. INCLUDED: The Butt Building Diet Guide & Women's Supplement Guide & At-Home Version (Dumbbells only) You want round, full glutes and a tight waist. So why...

  36. 2944: Low Reps vs. High Reps — Which Actually Builds More Muscle? (The Answer Surprised Us)

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down the low reps vs. high reps...

  37. 2943: Your Bulk Is Not Working! Here Are the 5 Signs You Are Doing It Wrong

    MAPS Abs and Butt: ⁠ https://mapsabsandbutt.com⁠ Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down the signs that your bulk or...

  38. 2942: You Cannot Shrink Yourself Into a Better Body

    Maps Abs and Butt 40% off, a free Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15 program, a build your butt diet guide, and a supplement guide. Find everything at htpps://mapsabsandbutt.com with code Launch. You cannot shrink yourself into a better body. You have to build it first, then reveal it. That's the...

  39. 2941: Are Artificial Sweeteners Bad for You | The Real Problem Nobody Talks About

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down the real dangers of artificial...

  40. 2940: The Real Reason Your Butt Won't Grow (It Is Not Your Genetics)

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version, and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down the real reason most women...

  41. 2939: This Forgotten Exercise Builds Your Back, Bulletproofs Your Shoulders and Boosts Your Bench

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version, and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down why the cross-bench dumbbell...

  42. 2938: The Right (and Wrong) Reasons to Fast. Most People Are Doing It for the Wrong One

    MAPS Abs and Butt: https://mapsabsandbutt.com Code: LAUNCH for 40% off. Includes Butt Building Diet Guide, Women's Supplement Guide, at-home dumbbell version, and a free second program at checkout (Muscle Mommy or Muscle Mommy 15). In this episode the guys break down the right and wrong reasons…

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  43. 2937: The Best Workout Program To Grow Your Butt & Reveal Your Abs

    MAPS Abs & Butt: ⁠https://mapsabsandbutt.com⁠ Abs and glutes. The two most requested body parts, the two most commonly undertrained. In this episode, Sal, Adam, and Justin break down the brand new MAPS Abs and Butt program and talk about WHY so many people fail to develop these areas, even when...

  44. 2936: If You Love Working Out, You Probably Need to Hear This

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+). In this episode the guys break down 5 signs that fitness fanatics specifically…

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  45. 2935: Build A Brain That AI Can't Replace with Jim Kwik

    Jim Kwik's New Book: https://limitlessdaily.com Products: MAPS BOGO Sale — https://mapsbogo.com.com Sponsors: LMNT — https://drinklmnt.com/mindpump AI can synthesize, process, and generate faster than any human alive. But here's what it cannot do: think for YOU. Jim Kwik is back on Mind Pump, and...

  46. 2934: GLP-1 Drugs Are Killing People — Here Is What Nobody Is Telling You

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157. In this episode the guys break down the dangers of GLP-1 drugs —…

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  47. 2933: How To Choose The Right Gym for You !

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157. In this episode the guys break down whether a good gym actually makes a...

  48. 2932: Phil Heath Used Less PEDs Than Everyone Thought ; Here Is the Real Story

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) for $157. In this episode the guys sit down with seven-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath...

  49. 2931: The Exact Foods to Eat to Lose Fat Without Starving Yourself

    MAPS BOGO: https://mapsbogo.com Buy one get one free — mix and match any of the top 10 most popular programs (Anabolic, Aesthetic, Performance, 15 Minutes, Anywhere, Symmetry, Starter, Muscle Mommy, Powerlift, 40+) In this episode the guys lay out an exact meal plan — breakfast, lunch and dinner…

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  50. 2930: Why More Time Working Out Doesn't Build Muscle (Do This Instead)

    MAPS BOGO - https://mapsbogo.com You're working harder than ever and your body is going nowhere. Sound familiar? In this episode of Mind Pump Show, Sal, Adam, and Justin make the case that more time in the gym is not just unhelpful for most people, it is actively working against you. The…

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MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and 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. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com

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

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How many episodes does Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth have?

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth has 1,000 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 31, 2026.

What is Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth about?

MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased...

How often does Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth release new episodes?

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth publishes daily, based on its 1,000 episodes since December 2022.

Who hosts Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth?

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth is created and hosted by Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge.
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