Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth 1241: Adjusting Creatine Intake on Non-training Days, Ways to Get Quality Sleep When Working Shifts, Finding Balance as a Professional Athlete & More
Mar 4, 2020
Explore whether creatine intake should change on non-training days and discover tips for better sleep while working shifts. The discussion touches on achieving balance as a professional athlete, alongside the mental prep needed for workouts. Learn about the impact of junk food on memory and self-control, alongside the benefits of resistance training in preventing Alzheimer's. Delve into the challenges of leaving big box gyms for independent training and reflect on market trends like Bitcoin's rise amidst a volatile financial landscape.
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Workout Mindset
- Consider your workout mindset, as it dictates success.
- Focus on maximizing leverage for heavy lifting, feeling the muscle for bodybuilding, and intrinsic tension for correctional exercise.
Training Benefits
- Effective training benefits both the body and brain.
- Resistance training, in particular, enhances brain health due to its complexity and focus.
Junk Food and Brain
- Junk food impairs brain function, especially in the hippocampus, affecting memory and appetite regulation.
- This explains increased cravings after consuming processed foods.
