In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about what to look for when buying supplements such as creatine or protein powder, transitioning from a lot of high-intensity workouts to more traditional resistance training, switching into a career of personal training from something else, and the top trait of a great communicator.

A Kodak moment at the Di Stefano House. (5:23)
24 Hour Fitness closing 130 gyms. Strategy or a sign of bad times ahead? (8:50)
The Greg Glassman saga continues. (12:27)
Drone technology is scary. (17:40)
The Di Stefano Family are Organifi lovers. (23:00)
Mind Pump Recommends, (23:40)
Mind Pump on the craziness of the Stock Market. (24:36)
Why fitness is empowering. (25:38)
Is Justin having a mid-life crisis? (31:02)
Maximus is growing like a weed. (35:53)
#Quah question #1 - When buying supplements, such as creatine or protein powder, what ingredients or value should I look for to know if I am getting the biggest bang for my buck? (38:05)
#Quah question #2 – Is there an ideal way to transition from a lot of high-intensity workouts to more traditional resistance training? How can I avoid gaining a ton of fat while transitioning off of cardio or HIIT? (45:45)
#Quah question #3 – When trying to switch into a career of personal training from something else, what’s more important? Getting a degree in a certain field? Working on certifications? Or just getting started coaching for free to gain experience? (50:49)
#Quah question #4 - What is your best advice for someone who wants to become a great communicator? What would you say is a top trait of a great communicator? (57:40)

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