{"podcast":{"title":"Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth","slug":"mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363","podcast_index_feed_id":320363,"rss_url":"https://mindpump.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.mindpumpmedia.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/3/2/5/7/325739fbb2e6151427a2322813b393ee/MindPump_Icon_5_Human_Made.png","author":"Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge","episode_count":1000,"summary":"MindPump exposes the RAW TRUTH about health, fitness, nutrition and more... Hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer & Justin Andrews pull back the curtain on the mythology, snake oil and pseudo-science that pervades the fitness industry and present science-backed solutions that result in increased muscular development and performance while simultaneously emphasizing health. No fitness institution or fitness \"truth\" is safe from their quick wit and over 40 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Produced by Doug Egge. Find Mind Pump and the Mind Pump hosts on Instragram @mindpumpmedia, @mindpumpsal, @mindpumpadam, @mindpumpjustin & @mindpumpdoug and at mindpumppodcast.com. Get expertly programmed Mind Pump training protocols at mapsfitnessproducts.com","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T10:20:13.086793+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363"},"episode":{"title":"2871: 6 Things That Are Destroying Your Muscle (Without You Knowing)","slug":"2871-6-things-that-are-destroying-your-muscle-without-you-knowing","published_at":"2026-06-03T00:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363/2871-6-things-that-are-destroying-your-muscle-without-you-knowing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363","url":"https://mindpump.libsyn.com/2871-6-things-that-are-destroying-your-muscle-without-you-knowing","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mindpump/2871_Final.mp3?dest-id=248504","summary":"In this episode the guys break down the six fastest ways to lose muscle and get flabby — too much cardio, low protein, poor sleep, nutrient deficiencies, ignoring gut health, and alcohol. Sal shares how fixing a parasite he didn't know he had led to gaining 12 pounds of muscle doing the same exact things. They also get into the power of music and why kids instinctively dance, Lone Star ticks and Lyme disease conspiracy theories, colonoscopy talk, the progression of Paul Saladino's diet, and Adam's son comparing his biceps in the sauna. Then they coach live callers submitted through mplivecaller.com. Alex from Mississippi on chronic fatigue and suspected nutrient deficiency, Dale from Connecticut on building muscle with a herniated disc and CrossFit burnout, Elizabeth from Wyoming on rest periods and winning a gym argument with her boss's husband, and Jenna from Wisconsin on a recurring hip flexor issue during heavy lifting. MAPS Summer Sale — https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Code: SUMMER40 — 40% off everything. Programs, bundles and mods. June 1–14 only. SPONSORS Organifi — https://organifi.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP — 20% off. All-natural parasite cleanse — Sal discusses his own experience on air. Ketone IQ — https://ketone.com/MINDPUMP 30% off subscription orders + free gift with second shipment (6-pack, merch & more). Also available at Target stores nationwide. Joymode (sexual performance booster) — https://tryjoymode.com/mindpump Code: MINDPUMP — 20% off first order. Natural, science-backed pre-sex supplement with L-Citrulline, Arginine, Yohimbine & Vitamin C. Mix with water 45 min–4 hours before. LINKS Submit a live caller question: https://mplivecaller.com Mind Pump Store: https://mindpumpstore.com Maps Fitness Products: https://mapsfitnessproducts.com Instagram:…","meta_description":"In this episode the guys break down the six fastest ways to lose muscle and get flabby — too much cardio, low protein, poor sleep, nutrient deficiencies,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":6624,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363/episodes/2871-6-things-that-are-destroying-your-muscle-without-you-knowing/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/mind-pump-raw-fitness-truth-320363/2871-6-things-that-are-destroying-your-muscle-without-you-knowing.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}