2179: How to Fix Left & Right Side Muscle Imbalances, Signs to Stop Reverse Dieting & Start Cutting, What Do Do if You Are in a Caloric Deficit but Are Gaining Weight & More (Listener Live Coaching)
Topics discussed in this podcast include red-light therapy, gym etiquette, shady business practices, OnlyFans statistics, trigger sessions for physically demanding jobs, fixing left-to-right imbalances, and weight loss struggles
Read more
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
auto_awesome
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
Shady practices in the gym industry led to changes in the way memberships are handled.
Common gym annoyances include laughing at others, excessive texting, and not reracking weights.
Imbalances in the body can lead to nagging pains and injuries, emphasizing the need for balanced training.
Prioritizing gut health is crucial for achieving body composition goals and addressing gut issues can impact body composition and recovery.
Deep dives
The Shady History of Gym Memberships
In the early days of the gym industry, it was rife with shady practices, such as selling memberships and then going out of business, offering lifetime memberships with no intention of honoring them, or charging exorbitant cancellation fees. Lawsuits were eventually brought against these practices, leading to changes in the way gym memberships are handled.
The Irony of Canceling Gym Memberships
The assistant experienced the irony of canceling gym memberships days before his credit card attached to multiple accounts expired, causing him to go through the hassle of setting up new payment methods. This highlighted the futility of canceling memberships when auto-renewal is less complicated and potentially less expensive than canceling and rejoining later.
The Most Popular Gym Annoyances
The podcast hosts discuss various gym annoyances, including people laughing at someone's misstep, excessive texting on equipment, not reracking weights, doing rows near the dumbbell rack, and disruptive group workouts. They also express admiration for consistent elderly gym-goers who maintain a positive attitude.
Shady Business Practices in the Fitness Industry
The fitness industry had a reputation for shady practices, including selling prepaid lifetime memberships, charging high cancellation fees, and using finance companies to make monthly payments on gym memberships. Scams and lawsuits in the industry eventually led to legal changes and more consumer-friendly business practices.
Focusing on Strength Training and Correcting Imbalances to Improve Overall Functionality and Body Composition
The caller grew up playing sports but didn't prioritize strength training, leading to imbalances and physical issues. After gaining weight and experiencing discomfort, they started focusing on fitness and discovered the importance of strength training. They have been working on opening up their shoulders and chest through various exercises. They have also lost weight and are looking to improve overall functionality and body composition. The caller plans to try MAP Symmetry as it aligns with their goals of improving their central nervous system and developing better form. They are willing to put in the time and effort needed to address long-standing imbalances.
Importance of addressing dominant side and imbalances
The podcast discusses the common issue of having a dominant side and imbalances in the body. The speaker highlights the importance of addressing these imbalances to prevent nagging pains and injuries. They provide an example of a client who had a dominant side and thickened bones on one side due to repetitive movements in their sport. The podcast emphasizes the need for balanced training and multiple sports in youth to avoid long-term problems caused by dominance on one side.
Struggles with body composition and gut issues
The podcast delves into the challenges faced by the caller in achieving his body composition goals and the impact of gut issues. The speaker advises him to prioritize addressing his gut health first. They mention the potential effects of gut dysbiosis and poor nutrient absorption on body composition and recovery. The podcast suggests working with a functional medicine practitioner to evaluate and treat any underlying gut issues. They emphasize the importance of consistent tracking, both in terms of calories and macronutrients, while highlighting the need for patience and gradual progress in body composition changes.
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin coach four Pump Heads via Zoom. Email live@mindpumpmedia.com if you want to be considered to ask your question on the show.
Mind Pump Fit Tip: Use red-light therapy to TURBO-CHARGE your mitochondria! (2:31)
How NCI continues to level up its live events for all coaches and trainers. (13:03)
Sal’s embarrassing moment at the gym. (21:13)
How to not be an idiot at the gym. (26:08)
Sal’s gym nemesis. (28:53)
Adam’s ‘gym membership’ karma. (33:01)
Shady business practices. (35:04)
The four terrible business ideas in fitness. (41:07)
Fascinating statistics of OnlyFans creators. (43:52)
Shout out to Zayn Sofuoğlu. (51:01)
#ListenerLive question #1 - If you already work a job that is hyper-physical are trigger sessions necessary, or will the day-to-day activities take over for them? (58:13)
#ListenerLive question #2 - How far should I keep pushing the calories in pursuit of strength goals before I start doing mini cuts? (1:10:09)
#ListenerLive question #3 - What is the best way to help fix left-to-right imbalances? (1:23:58)
#ListenerLive question #4 - Why am I unable to lose weight when I find I’m very consistent with my diet and in a calorie deficit? (1:39:20)
Visit Joovv for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners!
NCI’s Nutrition Coaching Summit is BACK this October 17th through the 21st. Exclusively for Mind Pump listeners, they are giving an exclusive 20% off! **Code MP20 at checkout**
Visit Seed for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 30% off your first month’s supply of Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic**
