Podcast

2614: The Top 5 Fitness Tips from Soviet-Era Scientists & More (Listener Live Coaching)

Jun 06, 2025

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

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: The Top 5 Fitness Tips from Soviet-Era Scientists. (1:50)

• Thymosin Alpha is wild for the immune system. (25:31)

• This is yet another example of why grass-fed meat is superior to conventional meat. (32:30)

• Radical non-monogamy. (38:54)

• Perception drift. (47:35)

• The best way to use Brain.fm. (54:15)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – How can you tell the difference between a healthy and normal hunger, and your body trying to tell you it is time to up your calories? (56:22)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – How can you develop a thick skin as a trainer? (1:09:23)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – Why can I gain weight relatively easily but not lose it, even with what should be a deficit? (1:28:42)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – What’s your advice on how to know when to go all-in on one thing or another? (1:38:49)

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!  ** For a limited time, new Butcher Box members who sign up through Mind Pump will receive: $20 OFF their first box, free chicken breast, ground beef, OR salmon in every box for a whole year! A curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork, just great meat. **

• Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. **

• June Special: Shredded Summer Bundle or Bikini Bundle 50% off! ** Code JUNE50 at checkout **

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

• Justin’s Road to 315 Push Press

• Mind Pump Group Coaching

• What is Thymosin Alpha 1 and How Does it Work? – Jay Campbell

• Visit Transcend for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!

• Consumer Reports’ Tests: Conventional Ground Beef Twice As Likely To Contain Superbugs as Sustainable Beef

• Aubrey Marcus, “Radical Monogamy” and Spiritual Narcissism

• Excuse Me, What’s This “Trap Botox” Trend on TikTok?

• Visit MASSZYMES by biOptimizers for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code MINDPUMP10 at checkout for 10% off any order. **

• Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining

• Trainer Bonus Series Episode 1: The Successful Trainer Mindset

• Trainer Bonus Series Episode 2: Diet & Exercise Strategies That Work AND Clients Love

• Trainer Bonus Series Episode 3: Assessments That Sell Training

• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Aubrey Marcus (@aubreymarcus) Instagram

• Dan Bilzerian (@danbilzerian) Instagram

• Dr. John Delony (@johndelony) Instagram