2551: Can Being “Too Healthy” Be a Bad Thing?... & More (Listener Live Coaching
Release Date: 03/12/2025
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Can being too healthy be a bad thing? (2:47)
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Making the case for taking higher doses of creatine. (26:37)
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The methylene blue trend. (29:40)
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The value of Lent. (32:02)
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Sal’s break from lust. (36:41)
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Reversing an aging heart. (45:00)
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Enhancing your savory dishes with Paleovalley’s latest bone broth protein. (49:40)
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#ListenerLive question #1 – What's the difference between reverse dieting and bulking? (53:01)
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#ListenerLive question #2 – I thought I would lean out more by now. Should I focus on hypertrophy-style training more? (1:03:27)
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#ListenerLive question #3 – What is the why behind all the upper body movements in Phase 1 of Muscle Mommy? (1:17:20)
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#ListenerLive question #4 – What are some strategies you would employ to get clients and make this transition while creating your own business? (1:36:16)
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Alex Kikel (@alex_kikel) Instagram
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Joe De Sena (@realjoedesena) Instagram
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