Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Not Tracking Macros? Here's What 'Good Nutrition' Actually Looks Like. (2:47)

Relationship with satiety over the years. (22:27)

Destroying the old sodium propaganda with LMNT. (26:54)

The detrimental effects of pornography on the brain. (32:16)

Speculating on the future of personal training. (41:40)

Smart, tiny robots. (46:11)

Mind Pump Recommends Eternity on Prime Video. (47:27)

Cardio bunny or Muscle mommy? (49:36)

The beauty of chasing strength for young girls. (51:18)

Wrestling with the inherited traits you see in your children. (55:44)

An effective supplement for mental performance. (1:02:14)

#ListenerCoaching call #1 – I'm struggling to get past the ex-athlete mentality. (1:06:33)

#ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can I use your plans and simply swap out the exercises with the gym ring equivalent? (1:20:06)

#ListenerCoaching call #3 – Why am I not gaining muscle despite being consistent with workouts and diet? (1:31:16)

#ListenerCoaching call #4 – Realistic expectations, tracking progress, and mindset during muscle building bulks and cuts. (1:39:58)

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Mind Pump #2385: Five Reasons Why You Should Hire a Trainer

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Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues

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People Mentioned
Robb Wolf (@dasrobbwolf) Instagram

Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting (@drbeckyatgoodinside) Instagram

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Corinne Schmiedhauser (@mindpumpcorinne) Instagram

Jonathan Pageau (@jonathan.pageau) Instagram

How Do You Make Progress While Traveling
An important note for young trainers, and the importance of having a strategy to be successful when you travel. (1:51)

Two things to focus on if travel is a regular part of your life, and trying to get fit or maintain a level of fitness. (4:25)

6 Ways You Make Progress While Traveling

#1 - Short workout every morning. (5:52)

#2 - Walk after meals and during breaks. (11:18)

#3 - Bring protein shakes. (13:11)

#4 - Eat your bodyweight in grams of protein and eat it first. (15:00)

#5 - Fast if no good options. (17:16)

#6 - Focus on what's important to avoid rebound. (21:05)

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Mind Pump #1555: How to Stay on Track With Your Fitness While You Travel

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Mind Pump #2137: The Best Suspension Training Workout Plan for Beginners

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Why Cholesterol Often Goes Up in Midlife (And the Lifestyle Fixes That Work). (2:03)

The BIG differences with the updated food pyramid dietary recommendations. (22:09)

The problems with Fitness Pharisees. (26:27)

Your trainer sucks! (32:43)

The crazy/scary technology we don't know about. (36:03)

Get your squatter removed today! (39:49)

AI wars. (42:03)

The amazing health benefits of probiotics. (45:26)

The value of a parasite cleanse. (47:16)

Get the Build Your Butt Masterclass today, and learn about the problem with competition coaches. (51:45)

#ListenerCoaching call #1 – Does the amount of weight I am lifting truly matter if the current level feels good to me? (1:01:39)

#ListenerCoaching call #2 – Can testosterone be fixed in women the same way it is in men? (1:10:02)

#ListenerCoaching call #3 – How best to raise two boys who are built differently and maximize puberty? (1:22:14)

#ListenerCoaching call #4 – Following up on why more volume isn't always better and where to go from here. (1:37:00)

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People Mentioned
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday's Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.
 
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Top Ways to Measure Progress (and the WORST)! (1:53)

Mind Pump's Vuori favorites. (27:58)

The Babe Ruth diet. (29:12)

The guys take on the updated food pyramid and its influence on society. (36:53)

The biggest jerks in the sea. (41:24)

LEGO latest innovation. (47:32)

Kids say the cutest things. (49:13)

Getting too big for your shirt! (50:58)

Promoting cellular repair, strengthening the skin barrier, and reducing inflammation with exosomes. (53:06)

#Quah question #1 – How should a female train who has osteoporosis? (1:02:15)

#Quah question #2 – How do women know if they need testosterone? Can they even get TRT? What levels are normal for an athletic female age 21? (1:04:01)

#Quah question #3 – I've been able to improve all my big lifts and have steadily made progress with strength, but I still find pushups aggravate my back and have more or less always been a struggle for me. What tips would you give to someone who wants to improve their pushups? (1:06:37)

#Quah question #4 – How do I know if I should continue to train when I have an injury? I have had 2 knee revisions on the same knee and think it's going out again. (1:08:32)

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Go from 30% to 10% Body Fat (Follow These 4 Steps!)
Follow these 4 steps CONSISTENTLY for the next 30-60 days and you WILL see long-term results! (1:53)

Ideal body fat percentage for men & women. (8:23)

Step 1. Strength training 3 days a week/full-body workouts. (12:10)

Step 2. Walk 8-10k steps a day. (17:01)

Step 3. Avoid all processed food. (20:18)

Step 4. Hit your target weight in grams of protein. (24:36)

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Mind Pump # 1835: Why Resistance Training Is the Best Form of Exercise for Fat Loss and Overall Health

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