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Feb 2025
1h 38m

2529: Trying to Lose Weight? Avoid These...

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: Trying to lose weight? Avoid these 3 common “healthy” breakfast choices. (1:41)

  • What is the RIGHT way to perform a bicep curl? (16:40)

  • The more extreme a diet is, the louder its supporters are going to be. (27:15)

  • Ruining microwave popcorn for everyone. (32:58)

  • Justin’s bad morning. (37:58)

  • GLP-1s: A net positive or negative for society? (42:04)

  • Sal’s paradigm-shifting fitness tool. (47:25)

  • Saffron for depression and anxiety. (50:40)

  • #ListenerLive question #1 – I want to get to the next level but have hit a plateau. Any advice on how I should proceed? (55:46)

  • #ListenerLive question #2 – Can my body think that it’s not getting the proper rest and in turn feeling like a hostage state and survival mode? Could this be affecting my muscle and strength gains? (1:05:10)

  • #ListenerLive question #3 – I’m wondering about powerlifting specifically since it is overall strength that’s hitting each muscle group twice is it the best option? (1:18:24)

  • #ListenerLive question #4 – Can you speak to the spiritual benefits of exercise, specifically weight/resistance training? (1:24:32)

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