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Jan 2024
1h 16m

2258: The Truth About Cycle-Syncing Work...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. 

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The best strategy for long-term fitness & health. (2:40)

  • If the belt fits. (8:04)

  • Random embarrassing fun facts with Mind Pump. (14:54)

  • A status symbol to wear Vuori. (22:49)

  • The origin of the ‘Stanley’ cup phenomenon. (24:35)

  • The county with the highest anti-depressant users. (30:14)

  • Is Mind Pump sitting on a diet book? (32:39)

  • Climbing before walking. (37:13)

  • The silent epidemic of fertility. (40:28)

  • Fun Facts with Justin: The creation of the hydrogen car and Space Force. (44:35)

  • The benefits of the peptide GHK-CU. (47:27)

  • Shout out to Dadbodfitness on YouTube. (51:04)

  • #Quah question #1- Can you explain how hang cleans work for power development? (52:00)

  • #Quah question #2 - What are your thoughts on cycle-synching workouts with one's periods as a woman?  Is there any real benefit to it? (59:07)

  • #Quah question #3 - I’m trying to increase endurance; is there a specific rep range I should be training in? (1:05:17)

  • #Quah question #4 - What are your thoughts on hybrid training? Is it possible to train for a marathon and build muscle at the same time with enough calories? (1:09:35)

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