Habits and Hustle
Episode 459: Mind Pump Men: How to Spot a Bad Trainer and Why Most Fitness Trends Are Dangerous
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Are you wasting money on trainers who spend more time on their phones than coaching you? In this episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, I sit down with the Mind Pump team—Sal, Adam, and Justin—who reveal the red flags that expose terrible trainers.
We explore why weighted vests are causing injuries in middle-aged women and why the ripped trainer might be your worst choice. The guys share their simple five-exercise formula that transforms bodies, explain why training like a powerlifter gets women lean, and debunk protein myths flooding social media.
Mind Pump is a top fitness podcast hosted by Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, and Justin Andrews—former personal trainers with over 60 combined years of experience. They’ve built a fitness empire through their evidence-based approach, creating the MAPS program series that sells 240 copies daily worldwide while training clients who stay consistent for life.
What We Discuss:
(08:26) Indicators of a Good Personal Trainer
(19:55) Core Values in Business
(25:56) Building a Strong Fitness Business
(33:20) Strength Training for Women
(38:13) Effective Strength Training for Bodies
(49:23) Effective Ab Training Strategies
(54:46) Ineffective Exercise Trends and Weighted Vests
(01:06:06) Protein vs. Whole Foods Debate
…and more!
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