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Oct 2023
1h 49m

2181: The Dangers of Aggressive Dieting,...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach three Pump Heads via Zoom.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: When all things are equal, a high-protein diet is SUPERIOR. (2:09)

  • How to repair ANY relationship. (27:33)

  • Sal’s NOT a grill guy. (35:28)

  • Who is teaching kids how to be tough anymore? (37:20)

  • Resurrecting childhood videos and reframing things. (48:29)

  • Things you can take with creatine to enhance absorption and make it more effective. (56:13)

  • Shout out to Dr. Becky Kennedy. (59:26)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Do you have any recommendations or tips on how to get my metabolism back to normal? I’ve struggled immensely with weight gain post-prep, and I’m having a hard time getting my body back to normal. (1:00:42)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How do I take the skills that I have learned from the good coaches I’ve had at Orangetheory and transition that into weight training? (1:14:48)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to train to support jiu-jitsu? (1:33:29)

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