I’m not the biggest guy in the gym, I’m not the strongest guy in the gym, I’m not the leanest guy in the gym. BUT I am the biggest I’ve ever been, I’m the strongest I’ve ever been, and I’m the leanest I’ve ever been. Thank you guys for helping me fall in love with the journey rather than comparing myself to everyone.

I’m 19 and I’ve been listening for about 6 months now and now I’m almost done with my CPT course I’ve learned so much from MP I’m excited to finally get into training!

Eager to win the RGB bundle :) Adam, Sal, Justin and to the rest of the mind pump team - You have been instrumental in changing my thought patterns about working out and fitness in general. 1. Cardio: I was a huge cardio guy, who thought that cardio was the only effective way to lose weight and fat. The more cardio I did, the better. You absolutely shattered this belief when you explained about strength training and building muscle mass, which in turn would increase metabolism leading to faster fat loss. 2. Full body workouts: I was told by my 'trainers' that bro splits and pushing yourself to failure on every set was the only way to get big muscles. No pain, no gain right!? You explained about effectiveness of Full Body workouts and how they're beneficial for the average person, because the more frequency, the better the muscle responds, rather than intensity. Also, I love "Leg exercises" finally because I can walk after a full body workout now! 3. Nutrition: You explained about mini cuts, mini bulks and how to cut effectively by maintaining an adequate amount of protein intake. Consuming a gallon of water each day, and most importantly sleeping for 7-8 hours for our bodies to recover fully. Thanks to you, I've been training in the gym consistently for 5+ months now. I tried to workout earlier but couldn't go pass a month, as I used to lose motivation. You explained about having dedication, and just working out even if for 30 mins. Love you guys, and thanks for all the knowledge that you've shared with us all. I've been binging your content since the past couple of months and can't wait for your next videos to drop!

Don’t make “perfect” the enemy of “better.” -Sal The only person I need to beat is the Man in the mirror. He is smarter than me, better looking, faster, stronger, has more endurance, he’s never wrong, his diet is on point, he sleeps better and he’s always 10 steps ahead of me. As long as I’m striving to beat that guy in the mirror, I will reach the level he is at but by then, he’s going to be another 10 steps ahead, always providing new goals. I am always striving to better myself and satisfied knowing I can always get better at something.

If nothing else….. this podcast has helped me understand that carbs and calories are not the enemy. The nuggets of advice in these shows are extraordinary.

Just found out this week we’re expecting baby number four! I was very blessed to have to have only tried for a few months with my husband ❤️ I credit it to my good health and healthy lifestyle in part thanks to Mind Pump! First trimester has got me so tired but still hitting the gym three days a week and doing more hypertrophy work with leaving plenty in the tank. Really listening to my body has been a challenge since I was doing such heavy lifting for progressing for so long. Still keeping my calories up to maintain the muscle while I scale back. I will continue to train the entire pregnancy god willing 😁

I’m 8 months post-partum with my twin boys and have gained muscle and lost body fat by eating more, lifting heavy, and doing less cardio! Thank you MP for shaking up my previous false beliefs about exercise and body weight and health!

The content just keeps getting better and better. You guys are so helpful in clarifying fitness for so many people. Thank you.

I want to thank the Mind Pump team 🙏 You have all helped me stop being so phobic about allowing myself to eat enough to fuel my body. I was doing low calorie for a few years, eating around 2,000 calories a day. I’m now starting to see how counterproductive and harmful to my overall health my past habits were. Now focusing on hypertrophic training while feeding myself well, around 4,000 calories a day. Night and day difference! Growing like a weed in all the right ways! Long-term starve yourself diets to achieve a body composition are truly the enemy.

I'm in the UK. I find some of your content (political etc) isn't so relevant but I still watch the whole episode because you guys are so entertaining, you have a great rapport with each other 😂 your advice and knowledge helps me massively, thank you.

Devouring all the videos in mind pump since 2 weeks ago. Learning so much even though I’m not new to fitness. Been working out for 8 years but after following some of the tips from the videos, I’m already seeing the improvements. Mentally not just physically 🙏🏻

My first time listening but it won’t be my last. So much wisdom shared on this channel. Definitely got my mind pumping 🤯💪🏼

You guys have completely changed the way I look at fitness. Thanks for all you do and keep up the good work.

My husband showed me you guys a little under a year ago now & we always listen separately to compare our take always from your podcasts & videos! The complexity of the information you share at such a simplistic & digestible way has profoundly impacted how both him & I view different aspects of implementing techniques & approaches !! Quality value with great humour 😝 thanks loads guys!!

Adam and his wife getting their boy out from under the sheets sounds like a Navy Seal operation.

As you said the goal should always be to build muscle, even in cutting so we set the build muscle signal and as side effect is a faster metabolism and easier fat loss process. Great episode as always, you’re truly motivational 💪🏻

I made the mistake back in 2017 when I started intermittent fasting to drop lbs, I was sticking to a 16/8 all the way up to a 20/4 and had amazing weight loss results. Unfortunately, I didn’t come across the info about strength training while cutting so I ended up at 170lbs 6’2 and a dad bod. Now the up side is I managed to make a lifestyle change in the years since and managed to fluctuate between 170-178 lbs. I started weight training in January and have seen amazing results since, “newby gains” . Just really wish I came across your channel back then. Unfortunately, good information is way to hard to find. Your channel and Sean Nalewanyi, have made a huge difference in my fitness journey. There needs to be a better way for newer weight training people to sort thru these channels, and get to the few good ones. Love the channel boys, keep up the great work. 💪🏻

You guys are the G.O.A.T. of fitness podcasts! Thanks for the amazing content you bring! This one was absolutely something I needed to hear

I love your guys content, it’s priceless. I have never worked out in my life until 9 months ago started. I’m 36 years old. Down 60 lbs now but still not lean. Could really use 1 of your programs to get me to my goal. I wish I had heard of you guys when I started exercising, probably would have done it different than I did the first 6 months. Crash dieting and extreme cardio, but now shifted to just lifting weights and trying to rebuild my metabolism. You guys are great. A treasure trove of exercise knowledge

Seeing a loss of strength after spending months watching it go up is the hardest part about cutting for me. I go over so many different scenarios about what I did wrong but it was just the calorie deficit. Cutting takes fortitude!

My wife's from Japan. I'm hoping we both make it to a happy, healthy 119 together! 👍🏻💪🏻

I’m SO grateful for the three of you! I’ve been binging Mind Pump for the past few months and, not only have you rekindled my fire as a Personal Trainer of 20 years, but you’ve convinced this 53 year old to move away from calorie restriction and try my first actual bulk after over 30 years of strength training! Thank you…THANK YOU!! 💛💛💛

Love the content! This is my favorite channel because you guys answer and breakdown the misunderstandings in the fitness industry and always provide a truthful answer

Found y’all a year ago through a random KZfaq clip and listened to every episode since. The truth can’t be stopped 👑

That’s so crazy literally just this morning I was watching old MP episodes/clips about bulking and cutting, appreciate this guys

As a personal trainer approaching his 50s this year, I am thoroughly enjoying Maps Prime pro and Maps symmetry. Addressing mobility and imbalances has been a great focus for me as I have been diagnosed this year with lower right abdomen inguinal hernia. I think this is a result of ignoring a 30 year right knee arthritis issue, and training in different sports without addressing it. Maps Symmetry is highlighting the weakness in my right leg and hip and I love it. Truly humbled. As I progress, I am looking forward to putting on muscle in my 50s with your programs, and would love the combo you guys are giving away. Love from the Gold Coast in Sunny Queensland, Australia!

When I was working as a trainer I would always preach the importance of focusing on building muscle and getting stronger. I would always get a lot of resistance from clients who wanted to “tone up” with high reps circuit training or excessive calorie restrictions. It’s such a tough idea to get into peoples heads that they should focus on building more muscle/getting stronger and eat accordingly if they’re wanting to lose weight. So many people want to focus on “now” results rather than setting themselves up to maintain results later. You guys do a great job of getting that message across and I’m glad you guys are out there doing the damn thing.

Hey guyz..just wanted to let you know I benefited tremendously from your videos and I can’t thank you enough…my goal at the beginning of the year was to just lose weight but since stumbling on your channel in February, I changed tactics completely..I am 6ft3 and weighed around 265pounds in January..I started with a drastic calorie deficit and eating only 1800 to 2000 calories a day..while I lost some weight(251), I did not notice big changes in my physique..I started lifting weights again after a 2 year hiatus(covid) and increased my calories to around 2800-3000 calories…weight went back up a little bit but boy oh boy the difference in my physique is just astonishing..note I have been fit before and used to be around 10% bodyfat and muscle memory as you said is a wonderful thing…I will continue down that path for the next 3 months and make some tweaks here and there on my training regimen..thank you guyz!!! You are really a game changer in the fitness industry!!!

Great fit tip! I will definitely try that next time I'm in a cut. Your podcast keeps getting better, keep it up!

You guys have changed everything I thought I knew about fitness!! I’m eating more, working smarter and feeling so much better! I’m inspired to become a fitness trainer and I share your podcasts constantly to friends lol!!! Thanks for all you do!!!

Me, my daughters and my wife have all benefited from not just the fitness advice but the life advice. I sound like a pro after explaining it to all to them lol. Thanks!

Doug is going to live forever, he doesn’t age.

So far I have anabolic, aesthetic, butt mod, and got the April bundle with the primes. I prefer when you three demonstrate and narrate the exercises. The little annotated videos are great but still had to search your free how to’s. It’s the nuisance that comes from your experience that really helps. Thanks for all the info!!!! I’m loving anabolic!!!

This content has so much value. If you can learn audibly then you will get a HUGE pump of the mind:)

Is there anything better than listening to Mind Pump Show while watching old NBA finals clips and munching on some cheese bits..!? Tbh I don't think there is! Many thanks for everything you do guys! You rock! 🤟

I’ll tell y’all what, the info that you guys provide is top notch. 👌 Im always referring people to check out the channel when they are stuck and need some more insight. You guys help out in many ways bravo fellas 👏👏👏

Evening mind pump brothers! Missed you guys this morning, and thought maybe you guys were taking a day off, so listened to an old video that I hadn't seen. So many videos to watch and catch up on as I'm a relatively late follower. Tried a 5 by 5 yesterday and loved it. I don't really have a solid routine at the moment so just trying different things that I hear you guys talk about. Definitely keeping my muscles guessing what I'm gonna put them through next. Hope you all had a great day.

Rgb bundle sounds as good as Sal looks at 45!

I just passed my L3 Personal Trainer exam yesterday so I am over the moon right now. I've been watching you guys for months now and I always felt the value of the knowledge what I get from your videos but I think only now will I be able to really benefit from the knowledge I have received from you to help people to achieve their fitness goals. You are a huge inspiration to everyone who's watching your videos so keep up the good work guys 🙏💪

Love you guys and all of the content you share. Have learned so much from you. So thankful you have daily podcasts because I look forward to them!! 🥰

22. Used to run long distance. Now I lift heavy. Love it.

my parents are 81 and 77, they work out at the gym and the other plays basketball. their friend's mom had a birthday, she's 108. she likes to read the paper

That last question was one I definitely would have asked, great question and great answers.

Great episode once again👍🏻 and Im realizing that I’ve been doin it all wrong I’ve been at 1500 calories and weight 200 lb at about 15 percent body fat and I’ve stoped losing weight I think I’ve been over training so gotta work on that maybe even try to rebuild my metabolism enough about me thanks for the great content and knowledge it makes more difference than y’all can know

You guys drop so many gems so frequently so thank you for that 🙏

just started phase 2 of Anabolic and it's by far one the most well thought out hypertrophy programs I've ever done

Ive had herniated disc for about 4 years and MAPS prime allowed me to move freely afrer my surgery. Thanks for the great content!

Your podcast has been life changing for me. I can’t wait to see what I can do by the end of this first bulk/cut cycle.

20:25 sal: yeah I had a buddy whose his son uh who was trying to draw like circles and triangles on the carpet with his pee" Justin: wow sal: yeah and so his daw was like ... Justin: he's an artist! 😂😂

Every listener wants this bundle! You guys are the best (insert Doug hallelujah sound)

Appreciate you guys and what you do for this community. There is so much fantastic information here and I’ve been absorbing as much as I possibly can. Thanks for keeping me moving forward, always. Take care.

OG'er here-- I rarely watch you guys!! It's so strange to be watching while you drop knowledge!

Hi guys, Japanese listener here. I search on this Japanese lady who lived 119 years. And I watched a few clips and she really liked Coca Cola and chocolates! In one of the interview, she was asked about the best time of her life. Her response was “NOW”. When she was 115 years old, she expressed her wish to live another 5 years. I thought it was amazing so I wanted to share with you. ❤❤❤

Always quality information for smart lifters ! Thanks a bunch guys !

My grandfather was 103 when he passed and my grandmother is 105 and still going. These are my dad's parents.

Thank you for all of your content you provide! It has changed mine and many others lives for the better! :)

Stumbled across this channel not too long ago and I’ve gotta say the absolute wealth and depth of knowledge shared here is amazing. A real lift to the fitness community overall. With the info I’ve picked up here and on a couple of other great channels I’ve managed to add 20 pounds of newbie gains in the last month and shed a ton of fat. Down from 34% to 26% and still going! You guys are great; thanks for all that you do!

I get so much beneficial information from these podcasts! I’m making strength progress but Hope to try a MAPS program soon! 👍🏽💪🏽💗

Sal! I was a head banger as a child! I can tell you with 100% certainty it was a soothing thing. And I’m also glad to hear I’m not alone in this! Lol

I love your content so so much guys 🥰 i listen to your podcast at the gym and it always gives me the motivation to keep going. Thanks a lot for that! ❤️

Love you guys and the content that you give out! I have a few of your programs and I love them. Thank you guys!

Have been listening to you guys for a while, and you have helped me a lot! The interesting part of your job is how easily you can help people sometimes without even knowing. Me and my best friend have been going through a very tough period. My buddy got caught up in rehab (23y) and we used to listen to your podcasts long before he got caught up in his new life. He recently got out and listening to your podcasts and some other channels has been our bonding time. We also started weight lifting again, and different workout routines to help him transition back to a more healthy lifestyle. We have been saving up to start one of your programs, picking us would mean a lot to us!

Thanks for the great advice, i am going to try this during my cut soon. I appreciate you guys.

I’ve only been following the channel for a couple of months and came to realize how incorrect and the lack of knowledge I had about fitness. Excited to continue to apply what I’m learning in every one of your videos. Great information. Come for the fitness knowledge, stay for Sal’s Twitter rants.

This episode has the information I have been reserching for the past week. Currently trying to shed some fat without loosing the little muscle I have developed with the poor program I was following. Thank you guys for the hard work and great information

I really enjoyed this episode because how it help me understand that some athletic workouts such as maps performance can help in everyday life and not just to focus on bodybuilding and losing fat.

Greatest podcast ever

Keep it goin boys! Love the podcast, such a big help in my life and my fitness journey.

Thank you guys for what you do. All the information is so helpful.

PLEASE START YOUR OWN PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 🙏🏾🙏🏾

16:45 I used to do this, it’s not that weird, it is a soothing thing like Sal said. I called it cocooning myself. I did it maybe till I was a young teenager? That I grew out of it, every once in a while though, if I’m really tired or cold, I’ll do it as I fall asleep and then kind of unwind it in my sleep. I don’t think you should worry

Hey guys I just got hired as a personal trainer at a 24 hour fitness in Sunnyvale, California, I’ve been listening for a little less than a year now but I’ve prob binged every vid you guys have ever posted, I’m a young kid just moved out of home and don’t really have money to spend on programs but I just want something I can stick to right now while I go through my cut. I like structure especially since now I’m a little bit lower energy just eating a bit less and would appreciate something that I could semi adapt for some of my clients when I start getting them, love your information and the benefits I’ve gained from listening to you guys, started my fitness journey about a year a 8 months ago, was 250 and got down to 168 unhealthy and now I’m a decently muscular guy at 6’4 198ish and feel much better day to day, thanks for everything.

It’s doesn’t get better than this!

Great episode and explanation about macros and carbs. I am a recovering ‘ketoholic’ and can attest to the benefit of having healthy carbs in the diet when lifting heavy.

While I agree that carbs or fat aren't by themselves either bad while eating whole healthy foods and eating near maintenance have any of you guys looked into the Randall cycle and the mechanism behind that? I tend to eat a carnivorous diet but started adding back in white rice and fruit and found if I have my rice with a fattier meat I don't feel as good. But if I eat my fruit with Greek yogurt I'm good to go. Randall cycle states you shouldn't mix carbs and fats. And if you look in nature there are no single whole foods that mix the two. Salt also is essential but salt quality is everything. Heavily processed foods use the cheapest most processed salt.

The goal should always to maintain strength at a lower weight.

Hi guys watching from New Zealand🇳🇿Hoping to score the RGB bundle giveaway. I’ve yo-yo dieted for years but always gained the weight back and more every time. I’ve finally learnt the formula from you guys of building muscle as a priority. Expecting a baby in a few months and hoping to start a strength training program to be ready to take care of a new born. Thank you guys for all the free info you give us all🙏🏽

@Adam in regards to the whole 3n1 work schedule for LMNT, over here in Western Australia, many of us work FIFO (fly in fly out) on mine sites with work a variety of swings. Some good ones (2 weeks on 2 weeks off, 8 days on 6 days off) and some less desirable ones (2 and 1, 3 and 1, 4 and 2 etc...) Currently on the 2:1 roster. Definitely good if you're young, single, no responsibilitys or dependents. Can be alot harder if you have a family as you're physically away from them for most of the year.

Sal is so on point with the political and voting stuff.

Great information!!!! Love listening to you guys! : )

have been binging this content for the last couple months and I'm learning so much. i'm currently an undergraduate health and exercise science major and beginning physical therapy school for my doctorate in july. some of the stuff you guys talk about is so applicable to the field of PT but not enough people understand these concepts! appreciate you guys talking about things from all angles and perspectives including different skill levels and even from a nutritional standpoint. no other podcast out there makes this content as appealing and as digestible as you so thank you so much for that!!! excited to implement some of this info into my clinical practices one day (and of course in my own strength training)!

For Adam: My son pulls his comforter all the way over his head and then rolls to wrap himself up into a cocoon. He sweats to the point you would think he's wet the bed. He's 8 and he's been doing it since he was 2. The odd thing is that when he falls asleep on the couch or in the car without a blanket, he still sweats profusely. I tried just keeping the temp in his room moderate and not giving him a blanket but he woke up so many times in the night that he wasn't getting good rest. My son has anxiety and I think it is a way for him to soothe himself. I can't tell you if it's normal, but I can tell you it won't hurt him.

Looking at that thick chef statue and listening to this episode lol

I love it that all of your programs can be run on a bulk or a cut, it literally takes the thinking out of it and makes it so much easier.

Hey, I am a big fan of your content. Can you make a video on how to adjust yourself in everyday life when you are heavier. Lately I've been getting bigger and stronger, I've gained about 25llb, (some muscle, water, fat) but my athletic ability has been completely off. I sometimes have trouble walking, or running. I gained little to no fat, in my bulk phase, but I'm still finding some things difficult. Do you have any advice!! I think a video like this might benefit a lot of people who've gained weight from bodybuilding.

Great show again! You guys have become a staple in my sleep routine! Put you guys on and then I have to go back in the morning to listen to the live q&a when I fall asleep before the end. I think there is some benefit to hearing these positive messages in a sleepy state. Keep up the great work, you are making a difference in so many peoples lives! Thank you!

I needed this, great conversation!

You guys continue to put out quality content, no BS. Look forward to watching the videos every time they are uploaded!! Using a lot of this information in my coaching!

You 3 are the greatest resource I've ever found going down youtube rabbit holes. Starting 2017 I was 350 lbs now I'm around 150 lbs but have strength and muscle thanks to your advice and loving/laughing along with the podcasts/videos. I'm trying to build now but so grateful for all your advice and information. Shout out to Doug too. Stay strong and keep doing what you do. Love and respect from the 🇬🇧

This is always the first thing I watch to start my routine each day. So glad you covered this topic. When caller Michelle called in and you mentioned the 3 week cut and short bulk I have found this is getting great results for me. I maintain a slight deficit for 3 weeks and the week before my monthly cycle I have horrible cravings for carbs and sweets so that is when I do my bulk to reset everything. So far this is helping me a lot and not binging at all in the 3 week cut because I don't have the hormones making me want to binge and my body got its stores built back up.

Every behavior has a purpose and it’s learned. More likely than not your kid finds something reinforcing about being under the sheets, whether it’s comforting, or feeling safe, or fun. You even mentions how you guys play that way, while you didn’t necessarily associate it with bed time, it is associated with bed sheets or blanket, and that my friend is what we call generalization in the world of behavior analysis and therapy.

Another banger video, I can't stop watching you guys. I have learned earn so much from y'all and I can't wait to be a PT and help other people like how y'all helped me

You guys are the best

I went to take my CPT and failed it by 5 points. Im disappointed about the exam is that most of the stuff is out dated and I just learn much better when I perform a movement and understand the body better too. Then I found you guys and I learned much more than me reading that thick textbook. Obviously CNS is important and how to body moves, what moves first. But the questions on the exam they don’t ask about CNS. The exercise questions they ask are ridiculous and I have never seen a personal trainer use the exercises from the text book. They need to update to today’s science .

I've built up my strength but have too much body fat for my arthritic knees. I worry a cut will be hard but really should do it. So much to ponder . . .

I lost 38lbs (227 currently) so far, this video will help me cut to the next level to achieve those abs. I’m 25% bf right now

I wish I had the rgb bundle. Been at maintenance for like 3 months. Just started cutting this Monday, going to do that for 2 months. Dial in for my clean bulk for 6 months and see if I can add 10 pounds of muscle. I haven’t found the last piece to the puzzle yet but I think this time I’ll get it.

When I was little I would do the same thing with the blankets my mom found me in a pool of sweat one time because I had fell asleep upside down in my little sleeping bag. She took it away from me after that because she thought I was gonna suffocate myself.

Can't wait to finally win one of these free programs

Adam you need to buy one of those dippin dot freezers and make your own all natural ice cream