1166: Using Body Weight Training to Build Muscle & Strength, Hidden Barriers that Make Fat Loss Difficult, Cutting & Bulking for Beginners & MORE

In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the significance of bodyweight training when strength training, whether a beginner should focus on bulking or cutting first, why people have such a hard time losing fat, and knowing when to become a personal trainer.

• How the modern domesticated dog wouldn’t survive a second in the wild. (5:23)
• Adam shares his most recent set back in his training. (6:17)
• That one-time Sal couldn’t get off the floor after an injury. (11:40)
• Why adults always have lessons to learn. (14:20)
• Mind Pump recommends The Mandalorian on Disney+. (16:54)
• Sal’s daughter turns 10! (22:28)
• Public Service Announcement: If you have symptoms of malaise, there are at-home tests available for you. (26:12)
• Why brands like Felix Gray are ahead of the curve. (32:25)
• Why humans need physical touch to thrive. (35:34)
• How today’s obesity epidemic has been caused by ultra-processed food. (39:47)
• Is CrossFit heading in a new direction? (42:58)
• Google buys Fitbit for $2.1 Billion: What does it mean for the consumer? (47:25)
• #Quah question #1 - What is the significance of bodyweight training when strength training? Can it replace higher rep ranges with weights? (50:21)
• #Quah question #2 – Should someone who is a beginner focus on bulking or cutting first? How do you know which to do first? (54:35)
• #Quah question #3 – Why do you guys think people have such a hard time losing fat in this day and age? What are the physical or phycological barriers you see most people have? How have you guided people in the right direction on starting their journey? (1:00:37)
• #Quah question #4 – How do you know when you should become a personal trainer? What makes you fit to become a personal trainer? (1:08:48)

People Mentioned

•  Greg Glassman (@CrossFitCEO)  Twitter

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