2873: The Best Way to Train for Strength AND Endurance at the Same Time

2873: The Best Way to Train for Strength AND Endurance at the Same Time

Author: Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge June 5, 2026 Duration: 1:50:43

In this episode the guys break down the three ways to program endurance and strength together — same workout, different days, or alternating weeks — covering the pros, cons and who each approach is actually best for. They also get into the viral heavy metals in protein powder scare (and why it's mostly prop 65 hysteria), the ugly new electric Ferrari that has all of Italy in mourning, GLP-1 concerns about motivation and libido (and why under-eating is the real culprit), Adam's son and Catrina's brutal norovirus battle, Justin taking his sons to the gym for the first time, and Sal's dad's legendary judo match. Then they answer questions submitted through Instagram — covering long cuts, goblet squats, the one peptide they'd each keep, and Adam and Justin's favorite sports moments.

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0:00 - Intro

2:17 - How to program endurance and strength together — the 3 approaches

11:19 - Different days approach — how pro athletes do it and the intensity mistake everyone makes

17:28 - Alternating weeks — who it's actually for and why it's the most underrated method

24:39 - The ugly electric Ferrari — Italy is embarrassed, stock is tanking

34:15 - GLP-1 concerns: lost motivation & libido — why under-eating is the real cause

42:49 - Adam's family hits norovirus hard — Max, Katrina & the drive home from Reno

56:14 - Sal's 95-year-old uncle splits wood for fun — interviewing mom & uncle on longevity

59:15 - Justin takes his sons to the gym — Everett pulls 225lb trap bar deadlift at 120lbs

1:03:52 - Heavy metals in protein powder — why the viral scare is mostly prop 65 hysteria

1:10:27 - Q&A: Is cutting for more than 3 months too long?

1:17:23 - Q&A: How to program goblet squats and what are they best for?

1:22:03 - Q&A: If each host could only keep one peptide, what would it be?

1:30:39 - Q&A: Favorite sports moments — Adam and Justin take center stage (Sal sits this one out)


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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