Episode July 6, 2022

1851: When Fasting is Making You Fat, Overcoming Back Pain When Deadlifting, How to Know When to Fire Your Trainer & More (Listener Live Coaching)

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.

Mind Pump Fit Tip: The good news is scientists keep getting closer to designing exercise in a pill. The bad news is you're not going to get nearly the same benefits you get from exercise! (3:33)
The fascinating way people use the suicide hotline. (14:40)
The power of saying NO. (16:50)
How your body keeps the score. (18:29)
The advantage of using tactical empathy. (21:40)
The differences between basketball sneakers over the decades. (23:30)
If I had Magic Spoon as a kid... (33:04)
The unintended consequences of government mandates. (36:41)
What is cannabis NOT good for?! (42:25)
Raving over super athletes. (46:23)
#ListenerLive question #1 - Does my body absorb and use all of the nutrients the same way it would if I were to eat 3-4 meals a day over an 8–10-hour window as opposed to what I'm doing now? (53:53)
#ListenerLive question #2 - What are your opinions on different deadlift variations, specifically conventional, trap bar, or sumo? Is one form safer than the other, and will I get the same benefits from using one variation over the other? (1:07:39)
#ListenerLive question #3 - Should I fire my trainer? She keeps adding weight to the bar and giving me heavy weights that I can't lift. (1:22:58)
#ListenerLive question #4 - How important, as a trainer, is it to track your clients' workouts? (1:37:01)