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Feb 2025
1h 14m

2538: The Pros & Cons of Group Fitness C...

SAL DI STEFANO, ADAM SCHAFER, JUSTIN ANDREWS, DOUG EGGE
About this episode
  • Mind Pump Fit Tip: The pros and cons of group fitness coaching. (2:05)

  • How much exercise do you really need to build muscle? (23:50)

  • Sleep’s impact on an athlete’s performance. (28:31)

  • Big Food vs. GLP-1s. (37:04)

  • Don’t fall for this scam. (46:40)

  • An Eastern medicine approach to avoid waking up in the middle of the night. (48:43)

  • What prevents child predators? (53:39)

  • #Quah question #1 – You guys are always giving great advice on fat loss, but can we get some rapid-fire tips for the hard gainers? (56:01)

  • #Quah question #2 – How do I tell if a coach is worth the investment if the only option is online? (1:01:36)

  • #Quah question #3 – I've seen lots of ads for beef organ supplements for women. Is that something good for females? And if so, what is a good reputable company to go through? (1:03:55)

  • #Quah question #4 – What's your all-time favorite exercise to perform? (1:06:29)

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