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May 2024
1h 55m

2346: Knee Pain While Lunging, Finding F...

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

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Do you feel anxious, depressed, or sad? Look at the things you may be lacking in your life. (2:28)

  • Mind Pump Recommends ‘The Ashley Madison Affair’ on Hulu. (12:51)

  • The future of dating. (18:42)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (25:57)

  • The inner struggle as a parent. (28:46)

  • The power duo, Brain blend plus caffeine. (33:20)

  • Pool Day with the Di Stefano’s. (34:40)

  • The benefits of Tesamorelin. (38:35)

  • The nailing painting robot. (40:34)

  • Tales of a nurse. (42:52)

  • The gymnastics commitment. (45:06)

  • The performance and recovery benefits of cold plunging. (51:30)

  • How fitness changes the way you view aging. (56:10)

  • Adam’s family loves Sal. (57:53)

  • The evolution of Mind Pump. (59:57)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:05:03)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 - Why do the insides of my knees hurt when lunging but not squatting? (1:06:31)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 - How do you get started on your journey of finding and working with a functional medicine practitioner? (1:17:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 - Is there a program I can purchase that would fit into my schedule and help me reach my goals? (1:26:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 - What exercise-related care would you like to see from general physicians? (1:38:39)

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