2276: The Relationship Between Poor Sleep & Low Testosterone, How to Lose Body Fat After Age 50, Ways to Avoid Gaining Body Fat When Reverse Dieting & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Release Date: 02/21/2024
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info_outlineIn this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Getting stronger often makes you MORE resilient to injury. There is a proper BALANCE that needs to be maintained. (2:36)
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How it goes to show how much blood pressure issues are due to physiological poor health. (14:50)
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Finding opportunities to peer into your child's world. (18:40)
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The propaganda wars against Semaglutide. (27:28)
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The value in cycling the Brain Blend from Ned. (33:45)
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How dumb cannabis laws are. (36:14)
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The best band from the ‘90s. (44:12)
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Mind Pump’s favorite zombie movies. (45:38)
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Mind Pump Recommends: Lover, Stalker, Killer on Netflix. (48:17)
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If you eat a lot of red meat the quality makes a difference! (50:05)
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When you see your traits in your kids. (52:41)
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Shout out to the Mind Pump x Pre-Script L1 Live Event! (58:03)
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#ListenerLive question #1 - Any advice on starting TRT and using it as a life-long solution to improve my hormone levels? (1:00:15)
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#ListenerLive question #2 - How do I know if my muscles are adapting or just recovering? (1:10:53)
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#ListenerLive question #3 - I know you guys get frustrated when the “science crowd” knocks reverse dieting, so I’m curious what you’d advise people when it doesn’t seem to be working. Are there limits to reverse dieting? (1:20:55)
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#ListenerLive question #4 - How do I adjust my workouts and/or diet to burst through a plateau? How realistic is it to see a genetically lean/skinny guy see significant growth in strength? (1:37:13)
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Featured Guest/People Mentioned
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Wim Hof (@iceman_hof) Instagram
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Arthur Brooks (@arthurcbrooks) Instagram
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Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram
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Jordan Shallow D.C (@the_muscle_doc) Instagram