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Nov 2024
1h 55m

2461: Heavy Weight Vs. Light Weight (Lis...

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.

  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: Training with heavyweight vs. lightweight. (2:24)

  • Adam addresses challenges in his current muscle-building transformation. (11:02)

  • Making gains with low testosterone. (19:39)

  • Examples of extreme body manipulation. (21:11)

  • The belief is that to be a successful coach or trainer you MUST be ripped. (26:21)

  • Carnival Sal. (34:15)

  • The Schafer’s Disney World Halloween experience. (35:28)

  • Ethan’s homecoming extravaganza. (41:48)

  • “My time has expired.” (43:13)

  • The out-of-body experience as a parent when something happens to your kid. (45:34)

  • Addressing the controversy over an ingredient in LMNT. (51:56)

  • Shout out to Dr. Staci! (58:25)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – What adjustments or changes would you recommend to help boost my energy levels? (1:01:13)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – What should training look like to continue to lift like a bodybuilder, but get ready to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim in one day? (1:14:36)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – How to make the most of group fitness classes if that's currently my only option? (1:24:20)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 –  If the calorie counter app is saying I can consume just over 3000 calories, does this mean that it’s still a deficit if I eat 2500 calories because my exercise offset it? (1:41:54)

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