Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/500saldistefano

Sal Di Stefano (IG: @mindpumpmedia) is a personal trainer and co-founder of Mind Pump Media and co-host of Mind Pump, an online radio show/podcast that is dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information.

He is dedicated to prioritizing health over appearance, and he aims to shift the direction of the fitness industry from aesthetic- and insecurity-based to one based in self-love and self-care.

Sal's the author of The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body―in Only 60 Minutes a Week.

If you're looking for a simple but powerful breakdown on how to use resistance training to build muscle and burn fat - this conversation is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

Why cardio is a terrible way to try and lose weight
Strength training boosts your metabolism
Testosterone is a pro-muscle & pro-youth hormone
Improve insulin sensitivity by gaining muscle
How muscle memory works
The truth about weight loss photos
All forms of exercise and activity have value
How to transition from running to strength training
Sending the appropriate signals to your muscles
Exercise is a skill
Stop training to failure
How to make diet & exercise sustainable forever
Love is an action, not a feeling
A simple way to develop discipline
How to create barriers for impulsive behaviour
Set your intentions before a workout
Should you eat after a workout?
The top supplements Sal recommends + what he takes in a day
Using caffeine as a resistance training tool
The best time of day to workout
Sal's thoughts on intermittent fasting
Simple steps to start resistance training today

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Related links:

Sal Di Stefano - The Resistance Training Revolution (book)

Sal Di Stefano's website (Mind Pump Media)

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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth Podcast with hosts Sal Di Stefano, Adam Schafer, Justin Andrews, Doug Egge (podcast)

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