100,000+ transformations
MAPS Anabolic has been completed by over 100,000 people in 10 years, making it one of the most widely-used independent fitness programs on the internet.
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2880: The Program That Built Mind Pump: 10 Years & 100,000 Transformations
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Jun 15, 2026
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The episode opens with Sal Di Stefano laying out exactly why today's episode matters: MAPS Anabolic, Mind Pump's flagship fitness program, is turning 10 years old and crossing the 100,000-transformation milestone. Rather than just celebrating, they're relaunching it with meaningful additions — an updated female blueprint with programming tailored to women's goals, a refreshed FAQ covering trigger sessions and phasing, new masterclass videos of Sal, Adam, and Justin coaching the core compound lifts, and three days of live coaching with a Mind Pump trainer for new purchasers. Critically, existing customers get all of these updates for free. The promo code 'ANABOLIC' at mapsanabolic.com delivers 50% off for anyone new. A sponsor read for ZBiotics follows, explaining the science: genetically modified bacteria that breaks down acetaldehyde, the toxic alcohol byproduct, before it causes harm in the gut. The segment closes with a quick plug for mypumpstore.com merch.
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