Exploring the Unusual: Platypuses and Parenting

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. 

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: 5 weird signs your heart is unhealthy. (1:33)

• Probiotics for fat loss. (24:02)

• Fun Facts with Justin: The platypus. (25:51)

• Kids say the darndest things. (29:05)

• A pop. (34:45)

• Pirate hunting cruises. (42:37)

• Stuff that irritates the guys in the fitness space. (45:08)

• Mind Pump is looking for trainers. Apply today! (52:05)

• #Quah question #1 – I'm a 35-year-old father with 2 young children. How do I know when to push strength or focus on controlling the weight? I want to build muscle, stay strong, and get stronger, but I do not want to injure myself either, so I can't lift? (53:59)

• #Quah question #2 – When doing sumo deadlifts, deadlifts, RDLs am I progressing too quickly with the weight, because my legs can take it, but my SI Joint gets achy. Or is there something else at play? (59:00)

• #Quah question #3 – Is there such a thing as squatting too deep? I’ve heard of “Butt Wink” but I’m not sure if that is actually something to worry about. (1:01:07)

• #Quah question #4 – What’s the number #1 piece of advice you would give to a personal training studio wanting to grow and look for good trainers? (1:04:05)

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