2786: The 5 “Good” Reasons to Do Cardio (Most People Get This Wrong)
Release Date: 02/04/2026
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 “Good” Reasons to Do Cardio. (2:42)
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Dose for your cholesterol. (23:37)
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Old school exercises that have fallen out of favor. (28:00)
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Inappropriate routines for MOST people. (32:42)
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The hesitancy for females to push the weight. (37:46)
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Red-light therapy for the ‘pump’. (42:57)
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Chasing the pump. (44:57)
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How personal training is becoming lost with these 1-minute reels. (48:36)
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Kids say and do the darndest things. (55:42)
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#ListenerCoaching call #1 – Is it harder to lose body fat and maintain progress with a more petite frame? (57:39)
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#ListenerCoaching call #2 – I’m about to turn 30 and want to take advantage of my youth, be able to balance longevity, sustainability, and muscle gain. (1:08:08)
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#ListenerCoaching call #3 – Looking for advice on what daily calorie intake you would recommend to support a healthy weight and muscle gain for a mechanic working roughly 50 hours per week with high daily activity levels. (1:19:15)
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#ListenerCoaching call #4 – Looking for program advice for my wife, who has never worked out before, and has access to a home gym. (1:25:29)
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Michael Israetel (@drmikeisraetel) Instagram
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Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram
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Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
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Ben Bruno (@benbrunotraining) Instagram
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