Enhancing Focus and Fitness: The Power of Sound and Strength

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

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: The 5 MOST effective ways to achieve a calorie deficit. (2:11)

• The Mind Pump Butcher Box is here! (25:43)

• The power of the placebo effect. (28:26)

• I want to believe. (34:37)

• The most motivating thing you can see in the gym. (37:24)

• Are you retired? (39:38)

• Baby AI. (45:54)

• Social contagion is a REAL thing. (47:31)

• The positive feedback loop of Brain.fm. (49:59)

• #ListenerLive question #1 – Why would I need to change up my workout? (54:26)

• #ListenerLive question #2 – When do you know if your cut is not working? (1:01:08)

• #ListenerLive question #3 – Why would more movement and lower calorie intake cause a stall and an increase? (1:12:30)

• #ListenerLive question #4 – How can I get calories in when I don’t have the appetite? (1:25:19)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

• Ask a question to Mind Pump, live! Email: live@mindpumpmedia.com

• Visit Butcher Box for this month’s exclusive Mind Pump offer!  ** For a limited time, new Butcher Box members who sign up through Mind Pump will receive: $20 OFF their first box, free chicken breast, ground beef, OR salmon in every box for a whole year! A curated box pre-filled with Mind Pump’s favorite cuts — no guesswork, just great meat. **

• Visit Brain.fm for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners. ** Get 30 days of free access to science-backed music. **

• Train the Trainer Webinar Series

• May Special: MAPS 15 Performance or RGB Bundle 50% off! ** Code MAY50 at checkout **

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• Mind Pump Group Coaching

• The Problem of Placebo Responses in Clinical Trials

• Mind Movies - Positive Daily Affirmations & Digital Vision Boards

• Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code 25MINDPUMP at checkout for 25% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic**

• Mind Pump #2312: Five Steps to Bounce Back From Overtraining

• Mind Pump #2210: Best Workouts for Bulking & Cutting

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• Mind Pump #2597: Before You Take Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro Listen to This!

• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube

• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Josh Nickerson (@mindpumpjosh) Instagram

• Tom Bilyeu (@tombilyeu)  Instagram

• Bret Contreras PhD (@bretcontreras1) Instagram