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

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

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge December 27, 2025 Duration: 1:55:02
  • 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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Tired of fitness fads and conflicting advice that leaves you more confused than when you started? Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth cuts through the noise with a no-nonsense approach you can actually trust. Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, and Doug Egge bring their combined expertise to every conversation, dismantling popular myths and calling out the pervasive snake oil in the wellness world. Instead of hype, they focus on practical, science-backed strategies for building muscle, enhancing performance, and-most importantly-sustaining long-term health. Their discussions are grounded in reality, often challenging even the most sacred institutions in the industry with a blend of sharp insight and relatable humor. Each episode of this podcast feels like an honest talk with knowledgeable friends who aren’t afraid to question everything. You’ll find clarity on nutrition, training paradigms, and lifestyle choices, all delivered without an agenda other than giving you the unfiltered facts. For anyone exhausted by the constant churn of gimmicks and seeking a sustainable path to feeling and looking better, this is an essential listen. The raw truth isn’t always pretty, but with this team guiding you, it’s undeniably effective.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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