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Nov 2023
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Ep. #1119: Q&A: Protein on the Go, Deadl...

MIKE MATTHEWS
About this episode

Ever been curious about different ways to hit your protein targets when you're always on the move? 

Or perhaps you've considered GABA supplements for stress and anxiety? In this episode, I delve into these questions and many others that come directly from my dedicated followers.

As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!

If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.


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(1:39) - What protein-packed meals or snacks do you recommend for frequent travelers?

(3:30) - Can GABA supplements effectively reduce stress and anxiety?

(4:36) - What's the significance of various deadlift and squat variations, like pause, pulse, sumo, and single leg?

(5:35) - Are you leveraging AI technologies like Chat GPT for content creation?

(13:38) - Are there plans to introduce a whey and casein protein blend?

(15:27) - My award-winning fitness books for men and women: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/ (17:23) - I experienced a sudden lower back strain during deadlifts. Should I continue or take a break?

(19:35) - Will opting for whey isolate reduce acne compared to regular whey?

(20:01) - For optimal ab workouts, should I aim for a specific rep number or go by time?

(20:54) - Update on your tendonitis recovery?

(22:36) - Why might one experience a reduced appetite during a calorie deficit?

(23:29) - Mushroom coffee: Is it worth the hype?

(25:48) - Your take on cyclic dextrin as a go-to carb supplement?

(26:20) - Any recent findings from the testosterone testing you've been exploring?

(32:32) - What natural sources can boost energy besides caffeine and adequate sleep?


Mentioned on the Show: My award-winning fitness books for men and women: https://legionathletics.com/products/books/

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