2433: The Muscle Building Value of Creatine on a Low Protein Diet, Good Pre-Workout Snacks, When to Lift With a Belt & Straps & More (Listener Coaching)
2433: The Muscle Building Value of Creatine on a Low Protein Diet, Good Pre-Workout Snacks, When to Lift With a Belt & Straps & More (Listener Coaching)
Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

Episode Description

<p>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. </p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Mind Pump Fit Tip: Here are three health habits I regret not starting in my 20s. (1:44)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Ninja cream. (14:57)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The education system must be disrupted! (19:02)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How the fitness industry has overcomplicated the process of building muscle and losing body fat. (22:30)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Should MMA go away? (30:12)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">How we crave discipline and structure as a kid. (36:53)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Dad life moments. (40:38)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Parent hack: Organifi popsicles! (53:08)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">A peptide that boosts immune function. (54:50)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Shout out to Brandon Carter! (58:09)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#Quah question #1 – If my workouts are good and I’m still progressively overloading and getting stronger, does that mean I’m not truly in a caloric deficit? (1:00:25)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#Quah question #2 – What is a good whole-food snack to eat before an early morning workout? I typically eat breakfast after but have been getting nauseous working out fasted. (1:03:14)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#Quah question #3 – If you’re not hitting your protein goal will creatine still help you build muscle? (1:05:15)</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">#Quah question #4 – Getting into powerlifting to eventually compete in the raw/classic division, should I already start lifting with knee sleeves, a belt and wrist straps or should I wait until I have some arbitrary weight before starting to use them? (1:07:17)</p> </li> </ul> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Related Links/Products Mentioned</strong></p> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Visit <a href="http://buylegion.com/mindpump">Legion Athletics</a> for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! ** Code MINDPUMP for 20% off your first order (new customers) and double rewards points for existing customers. **</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Visit <a href="https://www.organifishop.com/pages/mindpump">Organifi</a> for the exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Promo code MINDPUMP at checkout for 20% off**</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">For Mind Pump listeners only, join IHP and Equi.Life for 2 full days of live exhibitions, inspiring keynote discussions, and engaging expert panels at The Reimagining Health Summit October 23 - October 25th in Orlando, FL. Visit <a href="http://thereimagininghealthsummit.com/">here</a> and use the code “LIVE100” which will give $100 off any level ticket (excluding virtual).</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">September Promotion: <a href="http://mapsfitnessproducts.com/">MAPS Starter</a> | <a href="http://mapsfitnessproducts.com/">Starter Bundle</a> 50% off! ** Code SEPTEMBER50 at checkout **</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/1605-how-to-get-jacked-on-a-budget/">Mind Pump #1605: How to Get Jacked on a Budget</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/1345-6-ways-to-optimize-sleep-for-faster-muscle-gain-and-fat-loss/"> Mind Pump #1345: 6 Ways to Optimize Sleep for Faster Muscle Gain and Fat Loss</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl4OfNJvCicJx1_6hCTRLB7tYnMkkqmMe"> Building Muscle with Adam Schafer – Mind Pump TV</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://www.mindpumpmedia.com/blog/stop-working-out-and-start-practicing"> Stop Working Out And Start Practicing – Mind Pump Blog</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation"><a href="https://mindpumppodcast.com/2402-the-5-reasons-why-walking-is-king-for-fat-loss-burn-more-fat-than-running-how-to-do-it-correctly/"> Mind Pump #2402: The 5 Reasons Why Walking is King for Fat Loss (Burn More Fat than Running & How to Do it Correctly)</a></p> </li> <li dir="ltr" a