The Sleep and Hormone Connection

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

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: Raise your testosterone in 30 days by following these 5 steps. (1:43)

• Let’s get clear on detoxification. (25:38)

• The safety profile of creatine. (28:32)

• The nefarious agenda against meat. (32:18)

• Bad Dad moment. (42:14)

• The use of probiotics to improve muscle strength. (51:02)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – If I were your client, how would you direct me on my fitness journey and where to go next? (53:52)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – What are the best alternatives for deadlifts and squats? How can I program them into the MAPS programs, and more specifically, should I program in sled training so that I can train pain-freely as much as possible? (1:05:15)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – I’ve been reverse dieting and building strength for a couple of months. Should I continue after starting TRT? When should I switch to a fat loss phase? (1:16:51)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – While I consistently see positive changes in my physique and I love my routine, I have mostly reached a strength plateau. Am I still gaining even though I’m not seeing the same strength gains? (1:23:17)

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• Decline in Serum Testosterone Levels Among Adolescent and Young Adult Men in the USA

• Sleep loss dramatically lowers testosterone in healthy young men

• Androgen receptors and testosterone in men—Effects of protein ingestion, resistance exercise and fiber type

• Single dose creatine improves cognitive performance and induces changes in cerebral high energy phosphates during sleep deprivation

• Three weeks of creatine monohydrate supplementation affects dihydrotestosterone to testosterone ratio in college-aged rugby players

• Keep your red meat to these limits to protect your brain health, experts say

• Impact of probiotics on muscle mass, muscle strength and lean mass: a systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

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• Mind Pump #2560: How to Break Free from Destructive Body Image Issues

• How to Box Squat to Improve Your Squat Form – Mind Pump TV

• How To Do The Sled Push The RIGHT Way! (AVOID MISTAKES!)

• Strengthen Lateral Movement with a Lateral Sled Pull

• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Mary Claire Haver, MD (@drmaryclaire) Instagram

• Dr. Stephen Cabral (@stephencabral) Instagram

• Stan “Rhino” Efferding (@stanefferding) Instagram