2353: The Pros & Cons of Fractional Weights, Ways to Deal With Social Anxiety, Personal Trainer Red Flags & 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: The LEAST amount is also the BEST amount. (2:16)

• Kids say the darndest things. (13:33)

• Father and son time. (16:48)

• How Butcher Box has ruined all other chicken nuggets. (20:51)

• The effect of whole foods vs. heavily processed foods on the brain. (22:25)

• Strength training is the most anti-cancer form of exercise. (27:16)

• When Justin goes 'fight motor' mode. (28:22)

• Hear about the cutting edge in the peptide space and see Sal speak at the Peptide World Congress event in Las Vegas June 14-15th. (32:47)

• The guys provide more updates on their Tirzepatide experiments and the importance of working with a coach throughout the process. (33:45)

• We are in the Fentanyl economy. (40:07)

• Adam's appreciation for talent. (42:17)

• Matching your kids' energy. (45:04)

• What's the deal with the G-wagon? (47:48)

• AirPod cameras? (51:04)

• Imagine how much healthier we would be if we shut down social media. (53:17)

• When your family sees you in partner commercials. (55:38)

• Shout out to Mind Pump Live! (58:33)

• #Quah question #1- What are your thoughts on fractional plates for more incremental progressive overload? (59:26)

• #Quah question #2 - Why did you create a program specifically targeted towards women when you have neglected to create such programs in the past? (1:02:53)

• #Quah question #3 - What are your tips on dealing with social anxiety? Not just in the gym, but in everyday life as well. (1:08:35)

• #Quah question #4 - What are some red flags we should watch out for when hiring a personal trainer? (1:11:32)

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People Mentioned

• Dr. William Seeds (@williamseedsmd) Instagram

• Jen Cohen (@therealjencohen) Instagram

• Scott Galloway (@profgalloway) Instagram

• Jordan B. Peterson (@JordanBPeterson) Twitter