1564: The Benefit of Multiple Short Workouts Throughout the Day, How to Overcome Chronic Hip Pain, Ways to Maintain Cardio While Training for Muscle & Strength & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Release Date: 05/29/2021
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info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer five Pump Head questions via Zoom.
- Grappa, the chicken nuggets of alcohol. (4:21)
- Zbiotics, it's so effective it’s dangerous. (8:18)
- The Mind Pump criteria for partnerships. (10:14)
- When a shark vomiting a human arm solves a crime mystery. (19:42)
- Mind Pump Debates: Faith versus science. (24:55)
- Mind Pump Recommends, Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults on HBO Max. (30:44)
- The creatine benefits surrounding depression and muscle preservation. (36:56)
- New product alert from ChiliPad! (42:03)
- #Quah question #1 – Are there any changes or modifications I can make to MAPS Performance to enhance my abilities in my particular sport? (45:04)
- #Quah question #2 – What would be a good strength training program to do after an intense stint in endurance training for a half-ironman? (57:02)
- #Quah question #3 – What would be your advice for someone who suffers from an autoimmune condition, to start working out again? (1:06:30)
- #Quah question #4 – Are there benefits of multiple short workouts throughout the day? (1:16:36)
- #Quah question #5 – What are some ways to overcome chronic hip pain? (1:25:40)
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- Drink Like There's Tomorrow – Mind Pump x Zbiotics
- Behind the controversy at Basecamp - The Verge
- How Did a Shark in a Sydney Aquarium End Up With a Human Arm?
- Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults | HBO Max Originals
- Mind Pump #1560: Woke Fitness Is Making You Fat & Unhealthy
- Creatine For Depression & Bipolar Disorder: 5g Daily Supplementation - Mental Health Daily
- Tip: Take Creatine When You CAN'T Train? | T NATION
- Visit ChiliPad for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
- MAPS Fitness Performance | Muscle Adaptation Programming System
- Stop Working Out And Start Practicing - Mind Pump Media
- MAPS Fitness Prime Pro | Muscle Adaptation Programming System
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- MAPS Prime Pro Webinar
- The Resistance Training Revolution – Book by Sal Di Stefano
- MAPS Starter | MAPS Fitness Products - Mind Pump Media
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- MAPS Powerlift | Muscular Adaptation Programming System
- Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
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People Mentioned
- Marlon Shamell (@shamell_fitness) Instagram
- Justin Brink DC (@dr.justinbrink) Instagram