2458: The 3 Best Foods for Muscle & Strength (Listener Coaching)
Release Date: 11/01/2024
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 3 BEST foods for muscle and strength, ranked in order. (2:05)
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The impact of heavily processed foods. (16:45)
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The power of the law of thermodynamics. (22:45)
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Buying toys for your kids because you like them. (25:56)
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How PRx has completely revolutionized home gyms. (29:40)
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Challenging masculinity. (33:35)
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The rise of fitness trainers. (39:34)
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Adam updates our audience on his muscle-building transformation. (41:52)
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Using Brain.fm on longer flights. (53:57)
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Shout out: ‘Watch the guys build a program on IG LIVE 11/13 Livestream 6 PM (PST)’ @mindpumpmedia (59:17)
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#Quah question #1 – I travel a lot for work, what kind of isometric exercises can I do while sitting in the car? (1:00:14)
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#Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on posing after a workout? I am hoping to gain a better connection and control over different muscles. Is it something I should incorporate into my training or is it something just for competitors? (1:05:05)
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#Quah question #3 – I get dizzy after performing every set of deadlifts. I warm up to my PR of 195 lbs. I fuel up before my workouts and I drink LMNT with 5mg of creatine during my workouts. Am I not getting enough o2? Is this due to ineffective breathing? (1:10:04)
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#Quah question #4 – Before meeting your wives, what quality traits were most important to you when looking for a partner, especially for someone aspiring to be a future husband and father? (1:13:03)
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Mind Pump #1860: Fourteen of the Best Foods for an Amazing Physique
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Layne Norton, Ph.D. (@biolayne) Instagram
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