2739: When Overtraining Becomes a Superpower
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
Using Tough Training to Test Limits
Discussion of sport contexts where training beyond optimal builds resilience and gauges real capability in competition.
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: When is overtraining good? (2:35)
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Teenager expectations, being spoiled, and manufacturing adversity. (23:35)
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Sleep cool and hard. (35:23)
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The history of Black Friday. (37:27)
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Bluetooth origins. (38:27)
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Reminiscing on Black Friday experiences. (40:13)
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A place of gratitude. (43:01)
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Italian moms are the best. (44:51)
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What makes LMNT so brilliant? (47:25)
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Justin's BIG win. (51:14)
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Kids say the darndest things. (54:10)
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#ListenerCoaching call #1 – I am experiencing a little bit of a plateau, and I need some guidance on what to do next. (56:05)
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#ListenerCoaching call #2 – I am interested to know if I would be better off doing shorter workouts more days a week, if supersets are as beneficial as resting between exercises, and if there would be a more beneficial split to look at? (1:10:00)
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#ListenerCoaching call #3 – Looking for input on a phased strategy for reverse dieting while tapering off a GLP-1 medication. (1:19:49)
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