Episodes

  • 2470: Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona

    2470: Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona
    Nov 18 2024

    Personal Trainers & the Gym Industry with UFC Gym VP Don Cardona

    • Don’s first impression of Sal, and how their relationship was built. (2:01)

    • Building and inspiring other people. (5:47)

    • Gym culture then and now. (10:38)

    • Challenging moments early on. (13:50)

    • The differences in the club industry. (20:14)

    • Empowering the fitness professional through culture. (30:22)

    • How do we keep the RIGHT people? (32:58)

    • Attracting the best talent and bringing mixed martial arts to the masses. (42:59)

    • Merging Social and Brick & Mortar. (47:12)

    • The goal moving forward. (55:37)

    • Nailing the 4 F’s: Faith, family, fitness, and finances. (57:51)

    • Aging like fine wine. (1:00:39)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

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    • EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. **

    • Mind Pump #2465: How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer

    • Mind Pump #1390: The State of the Gym Industry with UFC Gym President Adam Sedlack

    • Mind Pump #1525: The Death of the Gym Industry?: A Reality Check With UFC Gym CEO Adam Sedlack

    • UFC Gym and Alta Global Launch Gym Programs in Costa Mesa & Huntington Beach, California: Part of a Global Rollout to 150+ UFC Gyms

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    Featured Guest/People Mentioned

    • Don Cardona (@dc.fit1) Instagram

    • Adam Sedlack (@ceoufcgym) Instagram

    • Hany Rambod (@hanyrambod) Instagram
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 2469: Compound Before Isolation Lifts are the Best, Except When They're Not (Listener Live Coaching)

    2469: Compound Before Isolation Lifts are the Best, Except When They're Not (Listener Live Coaching)
    Nov 16 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Compound before isolation lifts are the best, except when they're not. (2:04) The buzz around the Park City house giveaway. (13:47) The movies that represent the four founders. (15:25) Kids say and do the darndest things. (22:52) Leaning into your kid's passions. (27:55) Exercise and mental health for children. (31:04) Maximizing opportunities through innovation. (34:34) Forever chemicals and what they are most strongly connected to. (38:28) Organifi’s top sellers. (40:19) Toddlers and ultra-processed foods. (42:30) Highlighting gym owners doing things the right way. (45:22) Shout out to Chris Ellis! (52:11) #ListenerLive question #1 – How do I approach my training and nutrition going forward, as I’m looking to transition from competitive sports to powerlifting/bodybuilding? (52:55) #ListenerLive question #2 – I am trying to bulk but feel like I’m just getting fat. What am I doing wrong? (1:09:42) #ListenerLive question #3 – Which of your programs would you recommend to someone who wants to be consistent, but is terrified of injuring themselves? (1:21:43) #ListenerLive question #4 – Why am I still hungry? Do I need to bump my calories even more? (1:31:39) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Visit Our Place for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100-day trial with free shipping and returns. ** EARLY ACCESS to Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday December 1st. ** Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5 day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. Mind Pump’s First Ever Luxury Destination Childhood Physical Fitness as a Predictor of Cognition and Mental Health in Adolescence: The PANIC Study Mind Pump #2277: The Five Best Sports for Kids In Japan, walking and driving now generate electricity Toddlers Get Half Their Calories From Ultra-Processed Food, Says Study Santa Cruz Power Fitness, A Fit Community Get your free Sample Pack with any “drink mix” purchase! Also try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water: Visit DrinkLMNT.com/MindPump Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #091: Adam’s Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 1 Update Mind Pump #095: Adam’s Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 2 Update Mind Pump #099: Adam’s Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 3 Update Mind Pump #103: Adam’s Road to the San Jose Pro: Week 4 Update Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. ** Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chris Ellis (@chris_ellis_ifbb_pro) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram
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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • 2468: Training for Looks Vs. Training for Health & Fitness (Listener Coaching)

    2468: Training for Looks Vs. Training for Health & Fitness (Listener Coaching)
    Nov 15 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions from the Sunday @mindpumpmedia Quah post. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Training for looks vs training for health & fitness. (2:23) Doug’s skincare routine. (25:03) That one time Justin s*** the bed. (26:23) Spiritual physics. (33:42) Future race car drivers. (40:45) The future of energy. (47:00) Mind Pump’s Black Friday sale is on! (52:25) Using the cold plunge as a pre-workout. (54:10) Shout out to Venture Church. (57:58) #Quah question #1 – Is there an alternative to Turkish get-ups that work the same muscles/movement patterns in less time? (58:43) #Quah question #2 – For a freshly postpartum mama who has been cleared to workout again, which 3 programs would you recommend (in order) to start and progress through? Assuming little to no workouts happened during pregnancy. (1:01:03) #Quah question #3 – How important is getting 10k steps if you also worked out the same day? (1:03:26) #Quah question #4 – Are chiropractors legit? What are the benefits and cons? (1:05:34) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP at checkout** Visit Plunge for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for $150 off your order. All November long, you can get 15% off every Plunge on the site. ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. ** Mind Pump #2412: The 5 Worst Fitness Mistakes Damaging Your Overall Health & Longevity Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1995: Seven Reasons Your Favorite Fitness Influencer is Unhealthy Google and Kairos sign nuclear reactor deal with aim to power AI Mind Pump’s First Ever Luxury Destination Home - Venture Christian Church - Los Gatos, CA Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic** How To Do A Turkish Get-Up – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1375: How to Train Before, During & After Pregnancy Ask Health: What Are the Benefits of Walking 8,000 Steps a Day? Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram Bishop Robert Barron (@bishopbarron) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • 2467: Get Jacked & Ripped in 5 Steps (Must do in this order!)

    2467: Get Jacked & Ripped in 5 Steps (Must do in this order!)
    Nov 14 2024

    Get Jacked & Ripped in 5 Steps (Must do in this order!)

    • Get Jacked & Ripped in 5 Steps. (1:35)

    • #1 - Lift weights to get strong. (4:18)

    • #2 - Reverse diet. (12:58)

    • #3 - Walk daily after meals. (21:21)

    • #4 - Cut calories. (25:27)

    • #5 - Add cardio. (28:37)

    • Questions:

    • Does cardio hurt muscle building? (30:45)

    • What is the best food for reverse dieting? (33:42)

    • Will I gain body fat on a reverse diet? (35:01)

    • Can I get leaner while building muscle? (36:18)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Visit Eight Sleep for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump Listeners! ** Black Friday promotion. Use the code MINDPUMP which will provide up to $600 off the Pod 4 Ultra when bundled. Currently ship to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia **

    • EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. **

    • Mind Pump #2462: How to Actually LOSE Weight This Holiday Season

    • Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism

    • Mind Pump #1897: Why Phasing Your Workouts Is So Important & How to Properly Switch It Up

    • Reverse Dieting: What Is It and Should YOU Try It?? | MIND PUMP

    • Mind Pump #2382: The 5 Biggest Challenges With Cutting & Bulking

    • Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources
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    40 mins
  • 2466: What You MUST Consider When You Train to Failure (Listener Live Coaching)

    2466: What You MUST Consider When You Train to Failure (Listener Live Coaching)
    Nov 13 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: There are some things you MUST consider when you train to failure, and it's different from the other stuff. (2:58) Super athletes. (15:51) Setting your kid up for success. (22:43) Learning how to lose. (26:36) Stay protected during ‘illness season.’ (33:12) Take your favorite influencer’s endorsements with a grain of salt. (35:56) The addictive properties of ultra-processed foods. (39:08) Sugar restriction and children’s development. (43:34) Derma rollers work! (49:45) All worth it. (52:58) When the white lie is the right answer. (54:38) Shout out to sciencedaily.com (56:20) #ListenerLive question #1 – I developed a big knot in my right upper trap that doesn't seem to go away. Could this be due to incorrect form and the number of shrugs I'm doing with Anabolic? (57:23) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it better to eat less but higher quality calories than eating more lower quality calories when trying to bulk? (1:12:25) #ListenerLive question #3 – Do you think my age could be a reason I’m not gaining muscle, or do you think it’s a combination of diet? (1:20:04) #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I modify MAPS 15 to make it more of a MAPS 30? MAPS 15/Anabolic? (1:31:04) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit NED for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off ** Visit Entera Skincare for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MPM at checkout for 10% off their order or 10% off their first month of a subscribe-and-save. ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase – 10 entries, Program purchase – 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) – 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. ** Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!) Mind Pump #2455: The 5 Gym Machines You Need to Stop Using ASAP Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV Saquon Barkley move ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news Restricting sugar consumption in utero and in early childhood significantly reduces risk of midlife chronic disease, study finds Mind Pump #1435: How to Kick Your Sugar Addiction in 5 Simple Steps Visit Hiya for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Receive 50% off your first order ** MAPS Prime Webinar Correcting Upper Cross Syndrome to Improve Posture & Health– Prone Cobra – Mind Pump TV Mind Pump #1297: 3 Ways to Know If Your Workout Is Not Right for You Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Chris Bumstead (@cbum) Instagram Saquon Barkley (@saquon) Instagram Nicole Arbour (@ibnicolearbour) Instagram Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
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    1 hr and 47 mins
  • 2465: How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer

    2465: How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer
    Nov 11 2024

    How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer

    • The average salary for a personal trainer in America. (1:23)

    • Building a rewarding and successful career. (4:10)

    • How to Become a 6-Figure Trainer

    • #1 - Be passionate about people. (13:04)

    • #2 - Become a master of sales. (21:02)

    • #3 - Become a master of coaching. (25:31)

    • #4 - Never stop your education. (32:53)

    • #5 - Figure out how many people you need to talk to every day. (35:34)

    • Listener Questions:

    • How long does it take for mastery? (40:11)

    • How many clients are considered full-time? (42:06)

    • Is it best to start in a big box or private gym? (43:40)

    • What is the best skill to learn fitness-wise for a trainer? (49:28)

    Related Links/Products Mentioned

    • Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** No code to receive 20% off your first order. **

    • EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. **

    • Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season

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    • Mind Pump #2317: Success Tips from World Class Trainers

    • Mind Pump #2302: How to Be a Successful Trainer in 2024 With Jason Phillips

    • Personal Trainer 3 Day Training | Mind Pump Fitness Coaching

    • Mind Pump Fitness Coaching - YouTube

    • Mind Pump # 1262: Why Fitness Assessments are Important

    • Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

    • Mind Pump Free Resources

    People Mentioned

    • Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram
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    55 mins
  • 2464: The Top 5 Unpopular, Yet Amazing, Muscle-Building Exercises (Listener Live Coaching)

    2464: The Top 5 Unpopular, Yet Amazing, Muscle-Building Exercises (Listener Live Coaching)
    Nov 9 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 unpopular, yet amazing, muscle-building exercises. (2:10) Sal’s ULTIMATE muscle-building meal. (18:43) Creating energy from your poop. (22:02) Hydrogen cars are coming back into favor. (23:09) Things you should never say to your angry wife. (28:23) Politics is funny. (30:40) Black Friday deals are here! (43:19) Treating your son on his birthday. (48:48) Shout out to Mind Pump’s ‘Train the Trainer’ Webinar series! (51:55) #ListenerLive question #1 – What else can I do to support a higher HRV? (53:20) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is there a maximum amount of protein powder you can/should consume per day? (1:02:19) #ListenerLive question #3 – Is there still any novelty to running MAPS Powerlift back-to-back? (1:08:20) #ListenerLive question #4 – What do we do, as trainers, when the client says they do not feel the difference? (1:17:41) Related Links/Products Mentioned Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer! ** New users can select their choice between a whole turkey, turkey breast or ham in their first box + $20 off ** Visit PRx Performance for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Early Black Friday Deals: All Racks and our Profile® Folding Benches on Sale! Sale runs 11/1 through Cyber Monday 12/02. No code necessary…the products will be marked on sale. ** November Promotion: MAPS Resistance | MAPS OCR 50% off! ** Code NOVEMBER50 at checkout ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5 day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. BEST Front Squat Regression & Mobility Tips (START HERE) Front Squats- How to Place & Hold the Bar – YouTube How To Improve YOUR Work Capacity (6 MOVEMENTS) | MIND PUMP TV How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!) – Mind Pump TV How to Perform a PROPER Dumbbell Pullover (Target Chest of Lats) | MIND PUMP Mind Pump # 1605: How to Get Jacked on a Budget South Korean professor develops toilet that turns poop into power and cryptocurrency Mind Pump's First Ever Luxury Destination Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. ** Mind Pump #2447: The Keys to Visceral Fat Loss & Muscle Gain With Dr. Tyna Moore Mind Pump #1565: Why Women Should Bulk The Best Way to Breathe For Maximum Power & Strength (Ben Pollack) | MIND PUM Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram Dave Smith (@theproblemdavesmith) Instagram LAUREN FITZ, M.D. (@drlaurenfitz) Instagram Dr. Tyna Moore (@drtyna) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram Ben Pollack, Ph.D. (@phdeadlift) Instagram
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    1 hr and 31 mins
  • 2463: Sometimes to Get Leaner You've Got to Eat More (Listener Coaching)

    2463: Sometimes to Get Leaner You've Got to Eat More (Listener Coaching)
    Nov 8 2024
    In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Sometimes to get leaner you’ve got to eat more. (2:06) Navigating the seasons of all relationships. (12:52) Shilajit is sweeping the nation! (22:52) The online fitness coaching space is full of charlatans. (26:19) Early access to Mind Pump’s Black Friday sale is here! (36:26) Who would win an ultramarathon, humans or animals? (41:22) Kids say and do the darndest things. (46:54) What age range do women report the best sex and orgasms? (51:36) Shout out: ‘Watch the guys build a program on IG LIVE 11/13 Livestream 6 PM (PST)’ @mindpumpmedia (1:01:22) #Quah question #1 – Whenever I go into a bulk it only goes to my belly. Any tips or tricks to make it go to my muscles? (1:02:30) #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on calisthenics and combo resistance training? (1:05:59) #Quah question #3 – What do you think about the new trend of emphasizing long-lengthened partials? (1:09:06) #Quah question #4 – Should you do underhand or overhand barbell rows? What is the difference? (1:16:28) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off. ** Visit Paleovalley for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Bone Broth Protein - BOGO - Buy one get one free! Discount is now automatically applied at checkout 15% off your first order! ** EARLY ACCESS to the Black Friday Sale is open NOW! ** ALL MAPS Fitness Products 60% OFF. Coupon code BLACKFRIDAY. The code will expire on Sunday, December 1st. Each purchase enters you to win one of two 5-day stays at the Mind Pump Park City Vacation Home. Each winner will receive $1,000 cash for travel and food. Bundle purchase - 10 entries, Program purchase - 5 entries, ALL other MAPS purchases (mods, guides, etc.) - 1 entry. Winners will be announced and contacted in December. ** Mind Pump #2457: Four Mistakes That Destroy Your Metabolism Mind Pump Fitness Coaching - YouTube Tuesday Nov. 12 @ 4PM (PST) – TRAIN THE TRAINER WEBINAR SERIES : The Key for Personal Trainers to Retain Clients During the Holiday Season Mind Pump's First Ever Luxury Destination Human vs Animals Ultramarathon (100km) Tuttle Twins Book Series Yes, you can have better sex in midlife and in the years beyond Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP10 at checkout** Mind Pump #2287: Bodybuilding 101- How to Bulk and Cut Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV The #1 Setup Cue For The Barbell And Dumbbell Row Exercise Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube Mind Pump Free Resources People Mentioned Lewis Howes (@lewishowes) Instagram Mind Pump Fitness Coaching (@mindpumptrainers) Instagram Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram
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    1 hr and 22 mins