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Oct 2023
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2179: How to Fix Left & Right Side Muscl...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
About this episode

In 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.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Use red-light therapy to TURBO-CHARGE your mitochondria! (2:31)

  • How NCI continues to level up its live events for all coaches and trainers. (13:03)

  • Sal’s embarrassing moment at the gym. (21:13)

  • How to not be an idiot at the gym. (26:08)

  • Sal’s gym nemesis. (28:53)

  • Adam’s ‘gym membership’ karma. (33:01)

  • Shady business practices. (35:04)

  • The four terrible business ideas in fitness. (41:07)

  • Fascinating statistics of OnlyFans creators. (43:52)

  • Shout out to Zayn Sofuoğlu. (51:01)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - If you already work a job that is hyper-physical are trigger sessions necessary, or will the day-to-day activities take over for them? (58:13)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How far should I keep pushing the calories in pursuit of strength goals before I start doing mini cuts? (1:10:09)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to help fix left-to-right imbalances? (1:23:58)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - Why am I unable to lose weight when I find I’m very consistent with my diet and in a calorie deficit? (1:39:20)

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