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May 2
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2588: The Perfect 6-Step Pre-Workout Rou...

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

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 perfect 6-step pre-workout. (1:11)

  • How long do you have to be off caffeine before you are new to it again? (18:34)

  • Not discounting the quality of life. (22:12)

  • #Skinnytok and bad trends. (30:51)

  • Sold on the Christian revival? (45:10)

  • Vuori’s wild growth. (51:49)

  • Sign up today for the 3-part bonus trainer series! (54:24)

  • #Quah question #1 – How many times in a year should I switch between cutting and bulking? Should the year be divided into quarters, or should I change more frequently? (55:46)

  • #Quah question #2 – For those who despise social media, how would you recommend using it effectively to help grow a business? How do you find a good balance? (59:39)

  • #Quah question #3 – How do you know if you're overtraining? I'm a 40-year-old woman who weight lifts 4/ days a week and does HIIT cardio 2 days a week. (1:05:25)

  • #Quah question #4 – Would it be fine to run MAPS Aesthetic 2 times in a row? (1:08:12)

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