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Jun 2024
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2353: The Pros & Cons of Fractional Weig...

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 LEAST amount is also the BEST amount. (2:16)

  • Kids say the darndest things. (13:33)

  • Father and son time. (16:48)

  • How Butcher Box has ruined all other chicken nuggets. (20:51)

  • The effect of whole foods vs. heavily processed foods on the brain. (22:25)

  • Strength training is the most anti-cancer form of exercise. (27:16)

  • When Justin goes ‘fight motor’ mode. (28:22)

  • Hear about the cutting edge in the peptide space and see Sal speak at the Peptide World Congress event in Las Vegas June 14-15th. (32:47)

  • The guys provide more updates on their Tirzepatide experiments and the importance of working with a coach throughout the process. (33:45)

  • We are in the Fentanyl economy. (40:07)

  • Adam’s appreciation for talent. (42:17)

  • Matching your kids’ energy. (45:04)

  • What’s the deal with the G-wagon? (47:48)

  • AirPod cameras? (51:04)

  • Imagine how much healthier we would be if we shut down social media. (53:17)

  • When your family sees you in partner commercials. (55:38)

  • Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (58:33)

  • #Quah question #1- What are your thoughts on fractional plates for more incremental progressive overload? (59:26)

  • #Quah question #2 - Why did you create a program specifically targeted towards women when you have neglected to create such programs in the past? (1:02:53)

  • #Quah question #3 - What are your tips on dealing with social anxiety? Not just in the gym, but in everyday life as well. (1:08:35)

  • #Quah question #4 - What are some red flags we should watch out for when hiring a personal trainer? (1:11:32)

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