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In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak with cardiologist and trainer Dr. Mohammed Alo.
- Why there is a lot you can get away with when you are lean and fit. (1:57)
- Why you may be consuming less saturated fat than you think. (5:49)
- The top 10 things you can do to improve your heart health. (8:17)
- Are we genetically inclined to be overweight? (10:27)
- How does plaque form in the arteries? (14:19)
- The truth and value of statins. (16:44)
- Why being in a calorie surplus leads to obesity. (23:25)
- The importance of building muscle to reduce cardiovascular mortality. (30:43)
- Why you can’t argue with studies when it comes to the benefits of resistance training. (37:48)
- The value of having a balanced approach with it comes to your training modalities. (39:23)
- Why the more muscle you have the more your body becomes insulin resistant. (41:38)
- Are there any supplements that help improve heart health? (47:38)
- Dr. Alo’s take on SARMS. (50:00)
- Does he recommend taking aspirin to his patients/clients? (51:30)
- Myth or fact: Do men suffer from more cases of heart disease than women? (53:09)
- How the volume of smoke you consume may be affecting you. (55:48)
- The obesity paradox explained. (1:00:36)
- Is he pro gastric bypass surgery? (1:04:45)
- What attracted him to Mind Pump? (1:09:00)
- Has he seen carry over from his personal training business to his medical profession? (1:13:50)
- The biggest problem he has with doctors. (1:18:40)
- Why exercise is NOT as important as diet. (1:22:20)
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