2773: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)!

2773: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)!

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge January 16, 2026 Duration: 1:13:15

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: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)! (1:53)

  • Mind Pump's Vuori favorites. (27:58)

  • The Babe Ruth diet. (29:12)

  • The guys take on the updated food pyramid and its influence on society. (36:53)

  • The biggest jerks in the sea. (41:24)

  • LEGO latest innovation. (47:32)

  • Kids say the cutest things. (49:13)

  • Getting too big for your shirt! (50:58)

  • Promoting cellular repair, strengthening the skin barrier, and reducing inflammation with exosomes. (53:06)

  • #Quah question #1 – How should a female train who has osteoporosis? (1:02:15)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do women know if they need testosterone? Can they even get TRT? What levels are normal for an athletic female age 21? (1:04:01)

  • #Quah question #3 – I've been able to improve all my big lifts and have steadily made progress with strength, but I still find pushups aggravate my back and have more or less always been a struggle for me. What tips would you give to someone who wants to improve their pushups? (1:06:37)

  • #Quah question #4 – How do I know if I should continue to train when I have an injury? I have had 2 knee revisions on the same knee and think it's going out again. (1:08:32)

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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.
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