2333: Walking Vs. Running When Your Goal is Building Muscle, the Benefit of Pre-Exhausting Muscles Prior to Compound Lifts, the Best Certifications for New Personal Trainers & More

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page. 

• Mind Pump Fit Tip: Understand yourself first to move forward. (1:57)

• A big win for Justin and Sal. (22:12)

• As you get older, it gets easier. (24:32)

• The most difficult body parts to overtrain. (33:03)

• Red light therapy and psoriasis. (35:57)

• Fun Facts with Justin: Lactobacillus Reuteri. (39:51)

• The easiest-to-digest protein powder, EVER! (42:50)

• In-person ‘trainer’ events vs. live events with fans. (44:47)

• Is legalizing drugs better or worse for society? (48:05)

• Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (1:00:16)

• #Quah question #1 - Whenever I travel, I end up losing weight because I am so scared of perfectly tracking food that I end up restricting. How do you balance staying active and choosing healthy meals while away without being overly restrictive? (1:01:12)

• #Quah question #2 - What are the most useful certifications for a new aspiring personal trainer going into the industry? What should I start with to get my foot in the door? (1:04:31)

• #Quah question #3 - If steps are controlled, does it matter if you get them from long-distance running or walking and would it affect your muscle building? (1:07:05)

• #Quah question #4 - Any benefit to "pre-exhausting" large muscles before compound lifts? That way you can use lighter weight and still reach close to failure with less risk. (1:10:09)

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