2832: The Exact 90-Day Blueprint to Transform Your Body (Diet, Training & Cardio Broken Down Week by Week)

2832: The Exact 90-Day Blueprint to Transform Your Body (Diet, Training & Cardio Broken Down Week by Week)

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge April 9, 2026 Duration: 24:39

Stop winging it. Sal, Adam & Justin lay out the exact week-by-week blueprint they used with real clients to produce dramatic results in 90 days — covering what to eat, how to train, and how to structure your cardio so nothing is left to guesswork. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or both, this episode gives you a complete, no-fluff action plan you can start today.

0:00 Intro
2:15 Why 90 Days Is the Perfect Target (and Why 30-Day Challenges Are Useless)
3:42 Week 1–2: Track First, Change Nothing — The Setup Phase
5:05 The Most Common Diet Mistakes Coaches See When Clients Start Tracking
6:39 The One Dietary Change That Fixes Almost Everything: Hit Your Protein
8:52 Why 1g of Protein Per Pound of Target Body Weight Is Optimal
11:03 Weeks 3–8: Build the Habit — Whole Foods, Consistent Protein, Feed the Body
13:07 Weeks 9–12: Adjust Calories Based on Your Goal (Cut or Bulk)
14:02 The Training Plan: 3 Days a Week of Strength Training, Broken Into 3 Phases
16:33 Phase 1 (Weeks 1–4): High Reps, Practice the Movement, Build the Habit
17:10 Phase 2 (Weeks 5–8): Go Heavier, Drop to 8–10 Reps
17:45 Phase 3 (Weeks 9–12): Heavy Compound Lifts, Low Reps, See How Strong You've Gotten
18:47 Why Compound Lifts Beat Isolation Work Every Time
19:13 The Most Underrated Training Tip: Longer Rest Periods = More Muscle
21:31 Cardio: Ditch the Treadmill, Just Hit 10,000 Steps a Day
 
 
 

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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