1666: The Truth About Fasted Cardio, How the Pump Helps You Build Muscle, the Residual Muscle Building Effects of Prior Steroid Use & More

Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether fasted cardio really makes a difference, the effect former steroid or growth hormone use has on your current muscle growth, the benefits in adding bands or chains on the big 3, and whether getting a pump does anything for hypertrophy.

• Startling statistics for the US Fitness Industry from 2020. (4:10)
• Mind Pump Investments: Mindbody acquisition, supply/demand chain issues, and the state of the market. (6:17)
• Proud son moment for Sal. (12:49)
• Mind Pump’s go-to bedtime regimen with Organifi’s Gold Juice. (16:18)
• Justin’s run-in with Pavel Tsatsouline, and the pros/cons of certifications. (17:56)
• Shout out to Kim Constable, aka the Sculpted Vegan. (28:19)
• A study shows that women who eat more animal protein have more muscle than women who don’t. (29:46)
• An update on the Resistance Training Revolution. (32:36)
• Demi Lovato, stay in your lane. (35:54)
• Joe Rogan roasts Dr. Sanjay Gupta. (38:51)
• Vuori is KILLING it! (41:27)
• #Quah question #1 – Does fasted cardio really make a difference? (46:00)
• #Quah question #2 – If you’ve taken growth hormones or steroids in years past, do they still affect your current muscle growth? (52:30)
• #Quah question #3 – Are there any benefits in adding bands or chains on the big 3 or any other workouts? Or is it too much overtraining? (57:26)
• #Quah question #4 - Does getting a pump do anything for hypertrophy? (1:01:15)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• October Promotion: MAPS Anabolic and NO BS 6-Pack Formula – Get Both for $59.99!
• U.S. Fitness Industry Lost $20.4 Billion in 2020, Comeback on Horizon, Per IHRSA Report
• Mind Pump #1655: The Best Natural Treatment For Anxiety & Depression
• Mindbody acquires ClassPass in all-stock deal and secures $500 million investment
• Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “MINDPUMP” at checkout**
• Five Branches University
• Relationship between animal protein intake and muscle mass index in healthy women
• The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano
• Demi Lovato Thinks "Alien" Is a "Derogatory" Term for Extraterrestrials
• #1718 - Dr. Sanjay Gupta - The Joe Rogan Experience
• Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
• Vuori Gets $400 Million Investment From SoftBank
• Visit Oli Pop for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code “mindpump” at checkout for 15% off your first order**
• Is Fasted Cardio a Good Way to Lose Weight? - Mind Pump Blog
• Rubberbanditz Resistance Band Set
• Mark Bell Sling Shot
• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Brendon Ayanbadejo (@brendon310) Instagram
• Pavel Tsatsouline (@strongfirst) Instagram
• KIM CONSTABLE (@thesculptedvegan) Instagram
• Mikhaila Peterson (@mikhailapeterson) Instagram
• Mike Matthews (@muscleforlifefitness) Instagram
• Layne Norton, PhD (@biolayne) Instagram
• Mark Bell (@marksmellybell) Instagram