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2759: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat.

Dec 27, 2025

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: Progressive Overload, the Secret to Building Muscle and Burning Fat. (1:56)

• Buyer beware: Organic Planet Protein Powders. (26:27)

• The benefits of creatine for women and a PSA for buyers. (30:35)

• Getting away from the scale. (38:09)

• Dark tourism. (43:47)

• The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt. (48:22)

• AI ads. (52:17)

• Rock Recovery Scholarship. (58:01)

• Black Friday Winners! (59:08)

• #ListenerCoaching call #1 – My 16-year-old daughter challenged me to a pull-up and chin-up competition. What training tips or techniques do you recommend? (1:00:07)

• #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Ideas, suggestions, tips, on how to begin to make a difference in the health of this community of senior citizens. (1:06:00)

• #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Cardio for heart health and genetics & higher cholesterol. (1:16:32)

• #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Struggling to build muscle without falling back into old mental blocks. (1:33:38)

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• MAPS 15 Powerlift 50% off from Dec. 21-27th. Code DECEMBER50 at checkout.

• Mind Pump Store

• Mind Pump #1282: The #1 Key to Consistently Building Muscle & Strength (Avoid Plateaus!)

• Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead

• Protein Study 2.0 – Clean Label Project

• Mind Pump #2530: Why All Women Should Take Creatine

• Creatine as a Novel Treatment for Depression in Females Using Methamphetamine: A Pilot Study

• Association between dietary intake of creatine and female reproductive health: Evidence from NHANES 2017–2020

• Sal Di Stefano’s Journey in Faith & Fitness – Mind Pump TV

• Massive rock layer beneath Bermuda may explain island’s unusual elevation

• The Lost Labyrinth of Egypt: Mystery of a Forgotten Wonder

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

• The RIGHT WAY To Do More Pull-Ups (Make Them EASY!)

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

• Mind Pump #2652: How Undereating is Making You Fat & Unhealthy

• Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer

• Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues

• Muscle Mommy Movement

• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Alex Hormozi (@hormozi) Instagram

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