2718: Should You Train Like an Athlete?
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth
The danger of dependency and assistive devices
Hosts warn that early reliance on canes or exoskeletons accelerates decline and stress the value of maintaining ability.
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.
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Mind Pump Fit Tip: Does everyone need to train like an athlete? (1:51)
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How a father's fitness habits impact their sperm. (24:32)
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We live in such a broken world. (26:45)
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A barrier to 'doom-scrolling'. (35:28)
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Will smoking cigarettes become cool again? (37:12)
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It's sweater weather with Vuori. (44:35)
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Neck size correlation to hidden heart risks. (47:22)
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Making meal prep easier with Butcher Box. (48:55)
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Processed foods' effect on the brain. (51:03)
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Stay authentic and swear. (53:46)
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#Quah question #1 – What are the 3 most important things you've learned about the world/or people by working in this industry? (58:50)
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#Quah question #2 – If you are still progressing in the program, should you still go to the next phase or stay in the same phase until you hit a plateau? (1:04:46)
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#Quah question #3 – What is a good workout routine for a 36-year-old female to help with osteopenia? (1:07:23)
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#Quah question #4 – What are the best stretches for sciatic issues? (1:08:56)
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