2801: 3 Ways to Build Muscle and Endurance (How you Should Approach your Training)

2801: 3 Ways to Build Muscle and Endurance (How you Should Approach your Training)

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge February 25, 2026 Duration: 1:49:47
  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: 3 Ways to Build Muscle and Endurance. (How you Should Approach your Training.) (3:11)

  • How Adam is adjusting his training to avoid his recent stint of injuries. (19:26)

  • The mental part of changing your training. (21:55)

  • Sal's fear around running MAPS Great 8. (23:19)

  • Missing the point: Leg extensions vs. Sissy Squats. (25:10)

  • Enjoying fitness as a lifestyle. (26:19)

  • Controversial post: Should commercial gyms have dress codes? (29:07)

  • A meal replacement shake that tastes BOMB! (43:47)

  • The foods you cannot stop eating! (46:29)

  • How Mind Pump celebrated Valentine's Day, and what outfits their wives wear that turn them on. (50:32)

  • Mind Pump Recommends Shrinking on Apple+. (1:00:23)

  • More on the fallout from the Epstein emails. (1:02:11)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #1 – Jasmine from CO: Programs and advice specific to recovery post-partum as an active, capable person who feels the information out there is lacking, often dated, and I want to make sure I am set up for success. (1:05:07)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #2 – Alex from WA: Looking for answers after a less-than-ideal body fat test. (1:18:41)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #3 – Broc from UT: Looking for advice on the training I should be doing with my schedule and lifestyle. (1:29:52)

  • #ListenerCoaching call #4 – Caitlyn from NY: How do you balance training for performance while also chasing aesthetics without under-fueling or sabotaging progress? (1:38:20)

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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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