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Feb 2024
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2279: The Pros & Cons of Eating vs. Fast...

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: When you do a strength training exercise or lift weights, there are TWO general approaches: PERFECT the movement and FEEL the muscle. (1:52)

  • Aging like fine wine. (12:07)

  • The stuff that men do to get attention from women that only attracts other men. (15:33)

  • When you anticipate an altercation. (17:51)

  • Proud dad moments. (21:44)

  • Trump enters the shoe game. (23:10)

  • The dangers of adopting a social ESG score. (26:02)

  • When your mom’s on OnlyFans. (35:23)

  • The negative effects of pornography. (40:00)

  • Scrolling generation. (44:06)

  • Caldera cares about what their products contain. (45:56)

  • At what point are these dating shows exploitative? (49:37)

  • Legion’s product update, Lunar with GABA. (54:59)

  • Shout out to Faded Barbershop in Morgan Hill! (57:34)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Is not eating before working out causing me to not gain the muscle I want? (58:55)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - What does soreness mean? (1:11:05)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - What MAPS program would you recommend for a traveling stay-at-home dad? (1:21:49)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What program should I follow next to achieve my goal of hitting the 500 lbs. club? (1:31:04)

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