In this episode, Sal Di Stefano, a personal trainer, is also the co-founder of Mind Pump Media and the co-host of Mind Pump, an internet radio program and podcast devoted to disseminating accurate fitness and health information. Additionally, he created the Muscular Adaptation Programming System (MAPS). Sal is committed to putting health before beauty and wants to change the fitness industry's focus from one based on aesthetics and insecurity to one based on self-love and self-care.

Sal picked up his first weight when he was 14 years old. He was a skinny teenager, self-conscious about his appearance and lack of strength and muscle. Sal used fitness to put in labor and effort toward reinventing and altering himself. Sal, a man of exceptional intelligence, read everything he could get his hands on in the fields of diet, physiology, and exercise.

Martin and Sal talked about things you can do to lose weight quicker, the incremental approach, tips to get a better night's sleep, the advantages of exercise and mindfulness, the distinction between recovery and adaptation processes, and much more. Continue listening to learn more about Sal and be knowledgeable about improving your health and body.

0:09 – Introduction.

3:13 – What is the fastest way to lose weight?

7:25 – Losing weight doesn’t happen overnight.

12:44 – Why the incremental approach works the best.

15:45 – Managing stress.

15:53 – What can you do to improve your sleep?

18:45 – Sal’s opinion on caffeine.

22:30 – The benefits of mindfulness and exercise.

25:08 – Full Body Training vs. Split Routine Training.

57:17 – What is success for Sal?

49:12 – Sal’s divorce journey.

1:07:11 – Where does Sal see Mind Pump in 10 years time?

1:08:38 – The importance of abstinence and the psychological benefits. 

Resources or Links Mentioned: 

Mind Pump Website - https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/ 

Mind Pump Podcast - https://mindpumppodcast.com/ 

Connect with Sal Di Stefano: (Social media handles, Website - hyperlinked)

Connect with Martin Silva: (Social media handles, LinkedIn, Website - hyperlinked)