2781: What GLP-1s Exposed About Dieting, Training, and Longevity

2781: What GLP-1s Exposed About Dieting, Training, and Longevity

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge January 28, 2026 Duration: 1:55:10
  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: What GLP-1s have taught us. (2:47)

  • New education platform for trainers! (27:02)

  • Relationship dynamics when it comes to sexual desire. (30:05)

  • Making 'behind the neck' exercises cool again! (40:05)

  • Why sitting without breaks is a problem. (45:35)

  • Kicking your soda habit with Olipop. (48:08)

  • An update on Adam's training and diet. (49:35)

  • Turning household chores into a difficult workout. (51:07)

  • Embracing one's feminine side. (54:20)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Any suggestions or program recommendations that would allow me to continue prioritizing the big lifts, build strength, and gradually reduce body fat? (58:19)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – I'm trying to find a balance between macros vs eating intuitively, working out hard but not overdoing it. (1:10:41)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Thoughts on how to manage rapid strength gains vs joint health, whether I should pause progression or change training focus, and what programming direction you'd suggest for a female lifter rebuilding lower body mass without sacrificing longevity? (1:28:04)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – How to maintain these physical gains while coming off of the GLP-1, increase strength, and avoid injuries as I get older. (1:42:00)

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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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