2271: Signs You Should Stop Reverse Dieting, the Truth About Ice Baths & Muscle Growth, Tips to Improve Bench Press Strength & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Release Date: 02/14/2024
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: The top 5 plateau busters! (1:48) Cheat vs. strict curls. Which are better for progress? (20:11) Omega-3s can slow the aging process. (27:39) Real vs lab-created shilajit. (30:29) Creatine and head trauma. (34:54) Cannabis legalization/rehab increase. (36:56) Scary smartphone statistics. (48:56) #ListenerLive question #1 – Is it bad to lift a Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) of 8 or 9 every time I workout? (52:53) #ListenerLive question #2 – I’ve hit my protein...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The BEST style of workout if you only have 3 days a week to try to burn fat, build muscle, and get lean. (2:05) More ALARMING news on microplastics. (17:57) Probiotics to improve the body’s immune system. (29:01) Justin’s training philosophy going into his upcoming YouTube series. (32:15) The startling progression of Sal’s bag and what’s currently in it. (42:30) Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (45:20) Magnus Carlsen is a SPECIAL mind. (48:10) Justin’s “Uncle Rico” moment. (53:21) #Quah question #1 – What are the best mobility...
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STOP Trying to Go From 30% to 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead! The BIGGEST mistake people make when trying to do this. (1:08) Changing your approach. (3:09) STOP Trying to Go From 30% Body Fat To 10% Body Fat & DO THESE 3 Things Instead! #1 - Get stronger. (5:47) #2 - Get healthier. (9:50) #3 - Change your relationship with food. (16:50) Questions: How many calories should I be eating to lose fat without starving myself? (26:59) How do I figure out how much protein, carbs, and fat I should be eating? (29:29) Do I need to completely cut out carbs to get...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: The top 5 fat-burning muscle-building superfoods. (2:22) Aging spikes. (15:12) A supplement with PROFOUND benefits as you age. (24:42) Cannabinoids and their effect on sleep. (29:28) Who are kids most likely to misbehave in front of? (36:13) The product family members love the most. (50:48) #ListenerLive question #1 – What are some ways I can get my legs to grow more muscle with the two months left I have in my bulk? (56:04) #ListenerLive question #2 – Any training...
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Why All Women Should Take Creatine The four myths surrounding creatine and why all women should take it. (1:21) #1 - Creatine makes you bulky. (3:38) #2 - Creatine makes you bloated. (9:58) #3 - Creatine makes you gain weight. (17:48) #4 - Creatine is unsafe. (21:08) Questions: Is there a best time to take creatine? (28:26) Who should not take creatine? (28:59) Does creatine cause hair loss? (30:01) Related Links/Products Mentioned Visit for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and...
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Mind Pump Fit Tip: Trying to lose weight? Avoid these 3 common “healthy” breakfast choices. (1:41) What is the RIGHT way to perform a bicep curl? (16:40) The more extreme a diet is, the louder its supporters are going to be. (27:15) Ruining microwave popcorn for everyone. (32:58) Justin’s bad morning. (37:58) GLP-1s: A net positive or negative for society? (42:04) Sal’s paradigm-shifting fitness tool. (47:25) Saffron for depression and anxiety. (50:40) #ListenerLive question #1...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The MOST underrated hacks to enhance the fat loss effects of walking. (2:00) Electrify your workout. (16:32) Enter now to win a scholarship through Rock Recovery Center. (28:40) The effects of reading. (29:27) Kids say the darndest things. (33:06) The dream of your kids following in your footsteps. (33:46) The myth of not being able to live on a single income. (41:19) Where do you spend the most time in your house? (49:54) Homemade beef jerky hack! (54:04) #Quah question #1 – What are your thoughts on colostrum? Seems like it’s getting popular and...
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Breaking the February Fitness Funk | Staying Motivated After January Common reasons people drop off going to the gym in February. (1:13) Five methods to solve the problem of staying motivated after January. (5:12) #1 - Have an easy to commit to option. (6:36) #2 - Change the style of workout. (15:18) #3 - Make a more realistic commitment for time. (19:12) #4 - Read/watch something fitness-related every day. (22:44) #5 - Hire a coach. (27:08) Questions: If I reduce my training frequency, how much are my results going to slow down? (29:17) Is doing a little really better than...
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Four steps to RADICALLY better skin in 30 days! (2:01) Exercise vs. sleep. (18:16) Will this new gym concept catch on? (20:43) Youth and side hustles. (28:20) The biggest mistake serial entrepreneurs make. (34:34) Yet another great example of the body’s ability to adapt. (38:58) How we as a county tend to let regulations get in the way. (40:42) The future of AI. (46:21) #ListenerLive question #1 – Will reducing my training limit my goals of building muscle and building my metabolism? (58:00) #ListenerLive question #2 – Is it wrong that I sometimes...
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5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025 Fitness coaching is rewarding if you love fitness and people. (1:05) Why is the turnover rate so high? (4:23) 5 Steps to Build a $10,000/month Fitness and Coaching Business in 2025 #1 - Talk to people every day. (7:52) #2 - Practice your presentation. (18:19) #3 - Block 30 minutes a day for learning. (23:56) #4 - Use social media properly (to support your clients). (29:45) #5 - Use a mix of in-person and virtual is best. (35:11) Questions: How much does the average trainer make? (37:36) ...
info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email [email protected] if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: If you want to improve your cognitive function, GET STRONGER! (2:23)
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How we confuse knowledge with brain power. (12:27)
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Conspiracy Corner with Mind Pump: Operation Popeye. (25:37)
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Speculating on what crazy things may happen leading up to the Presidential election. (28:45)
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Gorilla strong! (36:17)
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The benefits of GHK-cu. (40:09)
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Fun Forgotten Supplements with Sal: Methylene blue. (42:59)
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Ranking the guy’s healthiest and unhealthiest fitness friends in the space. (47:10)
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Get NCI’s Coaches Toolkit for FREE! (53:52)
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Shout out to Slow Horses on Apple+. (55:52)
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#ListenerLive question #1 - If I want to keep with my cold exposure, when would be the best time to implement it? (57:25)
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#ListenerLive question #2 - Any tips on strengthening the lower motion of my bench press? (1:10:55)
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#ListenerLive question #3 - Everyone keeps telling me I should do cardio and even the Dexa AI advised that I start cutting before I start bulking. Am I doing something wrong? Should I incorporate some cardio? Also, I gained 20 lbs on the scale, is this normal? (1:19:07)
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#ListenerLive question #4 - I’m a speech therapist wanting to expand my practice to include fitness. If I pursue this, would you recommend doing an adaptive personal training certification or something somewhere like NASM? (1:33:12)
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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (@drgabriellelyon) Instagram
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