Ep. #1155: Q&A: Training When Sleep-Deprived, Shoulder Impingement Fixes, Growing Stubborn Muscles & More

Jun 26, 2024

In this podcast, the host discusses training with limited sleep, fixing shoulder impingement, strategies for muscle growth, and more. Questions from Instagram followers are answered, covering topics like calf training, calorie control with air fryers, and time management book recommendations.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Optimizing Sleep and Muscle Growth

04:24 • 14min

Unilateral Training Benefits and Nutrition Strategies

18:15 • 10min

Training with the Crossover Effect, Time Management Books, and Sauna After Workouts

28:40 • 3min

Fitness and Health Q&A on Deadlifts, Immune System Boosting, and Supplement Health Effects

31:15 • 5min

Choosing Natural over Artificial: Impact on Health and Taste

35:54 • 5min

Effectiveness of Testosterone Boosters and Personalized Coaching Services for Fitness Goals

41:04 • 5min

In this episode, I discuss whether you should prioritize sleep or training when sleep-deprived, shoulder impingement fixes, strategies to make stubborn muscles grow, and lots more.

As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories.

If you have a question you're dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!

If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.

Timestamps:

(3:41) Should I work out on 5-to-6 hours of sleep or prioritize sleep and do fewer workouts per week?

(9:28) Why is Thinner Leaner Stronger recommended for women under 40?

(10:20) I’ve been drinking salt water during my workouts. What are the signs I’m consuming too much salt?

(11:18) How can I grow stubborn muscles?

(17:40) What are your thoughts on training calves unilaterally?

(22:36) Can using an air fryer help control calorie intake?

(24:47) What’s the best way to fix shoulder impingement?

(25:52) Do you do AMRAP sets for most of your main exercises?

(28:15) I just had ACL surgery and will be sidelined for a bit. How do I maintain my muscle?

(29:00) Do you have any book recommendations on time management?

(29:35) Is it bad to do sauna after heavy lifting phases for lean gaining?

(31:31) The bar isn't touching my shins during deadlifts. Is that a problem?

(33:13) What's the best way to boost my immune system to avoid catching colds from my kids?

(35:24) Since we shouldn't eat ultra-processed foods, how healthy are whey protein and other supplements?

(40:55) Any thoughts on natural tea supplements that use ingredients like tongkat ali, boron, and magnesium?

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