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1316: How to Avoid Fat Gain When Reducing Cardio, Ways to Evaluate the Best Supplements to Buy, Tips for Becoming a Great Communicator & More
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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- Visit Organifi for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout**
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- Join the Revolution in Nutrition Coaching – NCI Certifications x Mind Pump
- Pros and Cons of Creatine – Mind Pump Blog
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- Visit Legion Athletics for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout**
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- NASM
- CPPS Coaches
- Chek Institute
- Verbal Judo: The Gentle Art of Persuasion – Book by George J. Thompson
- Sway: The Irresistible Pull of Irrational Behavior – Book by Ori Brafman
- The Biology of Human Communication – Book by Kory Floyd
- Mind Pump Podcast - YouTube
- Mind Pump Free Resources
People Mentioned
- Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO) Twitter
Jason Phillips (@jasonphillipsisnutrition) Instagram