Our guest today Sal Di Stefano is best known as co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of the #1 Fitness podcast MIND PUMP (with now over 1,600 episodes) along with co-hosts Adam Schafer and Justin Andrews and the man behind the scenes Doug Egge.
Mind Pump gets literally millions of downloads monthly and is a perennial top-rated fitness show. Sal is not only a gifted radio and podcast host but also the author of The Resistance Training Revolution… his latest book which we discuss in today’s conversation. Sal’s over 20 years of experience and training wisdom will help you transform your body and shift your mindset.
Sal has dedicated much of his life to inspiring others to be healthy, fit and strong. He is truly the embodiment of all thing’s health, muscle and strength related. You’re in for a real treat so get your notepads ready!
“The side effect of building strength and muscle is a faster metabolism… a body that burns more calories all the time!” -Sal Di Stefano
Time Stamps
0:24 – Welcoming today’s special guest on ‘Strong by Design’ podcast
4:20 – Mind Pump Media’s co-founder Sal Di Stefano shares where his love and passion for fitness comes from
10:00 – Sal talks about the birth of ‘The Mind Pump Podcast,’ and their mission to expose the truth about fitness, health and nutrition
19:52 – Why you should be careful who you take fitness advice from
26:04 – Sal on what the’ Resistance Training Revolution’ is all about
32:32 – Discover the best form of exercise to burn fat and boost metabolism
35:36 – Why resistance training is more important than cardio
41:35 – Sal talks about the benefits of resistance training
47:53 – How to get started with resistance training
55:45 – Fast talk with Sal
1:00:38 – Where you can go to connect with Sal Di Stefano + learn more about the ‘Resistance Training Revolution’
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