1541: How to Lose Fat With Calorie Cycling, At-Home Exercises That Increase the Big Lifts, How to Workout When Feeling Run Down & More
Release Date: 04/28/2021
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info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether it is better to have a mediocre workout or rest and train the next day when tired, the best at-home stability exercises to increase the big 3 or 5, calorie cycling as an effective strategy for fat loss, and the truth about earthing or grounding.
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- Understanding how to scale a company when it’s not your niche. (18:55)
- Vuori Clothing, filling a gap in the market. (24:53)
- How you know you are made to be an entrepreneur. (27:43)
- Doug and Justin’s WILD experience at the doctor’s office. (29:40)
- Who is launching their bid to become the governor of California?! (35:39)
- The potential rebound effects from stopping workouts. (40:49)
- Why Adam is thinking of dabbling in the carnivore diet. (44:00)
- #Quah question #1 – When feeling tired, is it better to have a mediocre workout or rest and train the next day? (54:34)
- #Quah question #2 – What are the best at-home stability exercises to increase the big 3 or 5? (57:55)
- #Quah question #3 – What are your thoughts on calorie cycling as an effective strategy for fat loss? (1:02:27)
- #Quah question #4 – What do you think about earthing or grounding? (1:05:26)
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- April Specials: MAPS Anabolic or Shredded Summer Bundle 50% off! **Promo code “APRILSPECIAL” at checkout**
- Wahl Street | HBO Max Originals
- Visit Vuori Clothing for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
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- California effort to recall Gavin Newsom gets signatures needed to trigger vote
- Fitness Fame & Fortune on Apple Podcasts
- Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!
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- Z Press to take Your Shoulder Development to the Next Level – Mind Pump TV
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- Calorie Cycling For Bulking and Fat Loss – Mind Pump Blog
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- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Paul Saladino, MD (@carnivoremd) Instagram
- Shawn Baker MD (@shawnbaker1967) Instagram
- Andy Galpin (@drandygalpin) Instagram
- Joe DeFranco (@defrancosgym) Instagram
- Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram