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Mind Pump: Raw Fitness Truth

874: Hypertrophy Training While Dieting, How to Rest Your CNS, the Possibility of a Mind Pump Personal Trainer Network & MORE

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In this episode of Quah, sponsored by Organifi (organifi.com, code "mindpump" for 20% off), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about the best and most efficient way to rest the CNS, the benefits to training for hypertrophy while dieting, if a Mind Pump Personal Trainer network is in the works and if they ever wonder if they are swinging out of their league when it comes to their partner.

  • Welcome back Craig “Thundarr the Barbarian” Capurso! (6:12)
  • How has fatherhood changed him? (11:15)
  • Radical Honesty: Why he left Bodybuilding.com and how has it affected his business. (16:32)
  • The true reason behind why Craig is not a part of the Mind Pump Podcast. (19:37)
  • Does he ever look back at his life and say “what if?” (23:18)
  • How has he grown mentally? (24:50)
  • Why it’s not about the number of people that follow you, it’s the quality. (26:30)
  • The transition/evolution of his training. (29:10)
  • Do fitness professionals have a responsibility to promote great content? (34:40)
  • His thoughts about getting back into the podcast space. (35:49)
  • No rules to this game: Intellectual Dark Web and long-form discussion revolution. (41:55)
  • Updates on Metron. (44:02)
    • What benefits/setbacks has he seen from his China effort? (52:28)
    • Future plans? (54:40)
    • Has he refined his elevator pitch? (58:32)
  • The movement of healing your body through food and not just supplementation. (59:18)
  • His next big venture…Gym Owner?! (1:03:06)
  • Craig turns the tide…Who is the guy’s favorite recent interview? (1:05:40)
  • Burning the candle at both ends: The work/life balance. (1:11:15)
  • Adam’s journey from start to finish: His mind shift from stage competitor to podcaster. (1:15:30)
  • #Quah question #1 – What is the best and most efficient way to rest the CNS? (1:21:31)
  • #Quah question #2 – Is there any benefit to training for hypertrophy while dieting? (1:33:31)
  • #Quah question #3 – Will you guys come out with a Mind Pump Personal Trainer network? (1:41:44)
  • #Quah question #4 – Do you ever wonder if you are swinging out of your league when it comes to your partner? (1:48:20)

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