The RAW TRUTH About Fitness, AI, and Influencers (Adam Schafer of Mind Pump) | Ep 394

Love what you’re hearing from Adam? Take the guesswork out of training with the MAPS workout programs from Mind Pump. — Ever feel like the more fitness podcasts you listen to, the less you know about how to build muscle, lose fat, and actually see progress? Are AI tools and influencers helping your nutrition and fitness goals, or just creating more noise? If you want real results with body recomp and strength training, this episode cuts through the confusion. I sit down with Adam Schafer, co-founder of Mind Pump, one of the best fitness podcasts out there, to uncover what truly matters in building muscle and mastering your metabolism. We break down how to stay consistent, filter evidence-based training from fitness fads, and focus on the habits that last. Adam shares how to simplify lifting weights, fuel your body with the right macros, and make progress that sticks. If you’re ready to think clearly, train smarter, and make fitness fit your life, join me, Philip Pape, on Wits and Weights. Today, you’ll learn all about: 0:00 – Intro 2:25 – Setting the stage for scientific thinking 10:50 – Why critical thinking beats blind belief 15:07 – The meaning of epistemology 25:01 – How empiricism changed modern science 34:52 – What black swans teach us about truth 48:27 – Cynicism vs. healthy skepticism 59:50 – Making sense of the hierarchy of evidence 1:12:56 – Turning data into practical results 1:28:50 – Where to find credible fitness research Episode resources: Official Podcast/Website: mindpumpmedia.com Free resources site: mindpumpfree.com “Ask” portal: askmindpump.com Instagram: @mindpumpadam Youtube: @MindPumpTV Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram