EP. 174: The Proven Way to Build Muscle and Master Your Metabolism | Sal Di Stefano

Subscribe: https://youtube.com/@drtyna In this episode of the Dr. Tyna Show, I had the pleasure of chatting with Sal Di Stefano, co-founder of Mind Pump Media and a powerhouse in the fitness industry. Known for his insightful approach to strength training, Sal shares his journey from trainer to trusted author and podcaster. We dive into the common misconceptions in fitness, the importance of strength training for women, and how to shift your mindset towards health. Whether you're new to strength training or a seasoned pro, Sal's expertise will inspire you to take action. Don't miss this engaging conversation with one of the smartest voices in the strength and fitness industry! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Social & Website:  Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/drtyna/   Website - https://www.drtyna.com/ Store - https://store.drtyna.com/ Courses - https://www.drtyna.com/store  Metabolic Revamp Toolkit: https://bit.ly/drtynametabolicrevamp FREE GUIDE: Assess Your Metabolic Health: https://www.drtyna.com/metabolism GLP-1's Uncovered FREE 4 Part Video Series https://bit.ly/GLP1uncovered Subscribe to The Dr. Tyna Show: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4bm3R3m Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3OtOps7 Substack: https://drtyna.substack.com/ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Check Out Sal: Sal’s Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindpumpdistefano/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Mind Pump Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindpumpmedia/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D Mind Pump Website https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/maps-cardio Mind Pump Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@UCq0hKkwnW5Cw1wQqu455WrA ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ On This Episode We Cover: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:40 - Sal’s backstory 00:07:51 - Sal’s first workout program 00:11:45 - Being a trainer at heart 00:13:27 - The Damage the fitness industry is doing 00:19:46 - Frustration with strength training 00:22:21 - Changing your mindset around fitness and health 00:24:06 - Women and strength training 00:27:12 - Muscle memory and hypertrophy 00:28:18 - Strength training and metabolic health 00:32:35 - Resistance training 00:36:01 - Hormonal health 00:38:07 - Paradigm shifts around strength training 00:46:02 - Other exercises vs strength training 00:49:15 - Importance of breaks between sets 00:53:06 - Downsides of cardio 00:55:55 - Muscle mass is a vital sign 00:58:37 - It’s not about mass it’s about strength 01:01:12 - The key to healthy aging 01:07:15 - Mind pump programming ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ Disclaimer: Information provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only. This information is NOT intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product. Do not use the information provided in this podcast for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal or other supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. Information provided in this blog/podcast and the use of any products or services related to this podcast by you does not create a doctor-patient relationship between you and Dr. Tyna Moore. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent ANY disease #drtyna #podcast #thedrtynashow #mindpump