Striking the Balance: Muscle Gain and Body Fat for Optimal Health

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

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: Some of You NEED to Gain Body Fat if You Want to See Improvements. (1:47)

• Comparing the effects of red-light therapy to minoxidil for hair loss. (23:48)

• Dissecting the Joey Swoll drama, celebrity worship, and staying authentic. (27:15)

• Being liked and seeking fame. (44:20)

• Money, honor, power, and pleasure exercise. (48:38)

• Exercise and sobriety. (56:17)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – Should I put this cut off until life evens out a bit, or any advice you can offer to help keep the calories down? I want to cut down to around 15% body fat just to see if I can do it and what I’ll look like. (59:07)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – Are there signs I should be looking for to guide the timing or size of the increases when it comes to reverse dieting? What’s the best way to improve my grip strength so I can keep progressing in my lifts? (1:11:35)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – What would you prioritize nutritionally and in training to improve metabolic health without furthering my gut issues? (1:21:37)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – How long would you recommend that it takes to reach muscle growth goals? (1:34:08)

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