1598: Why People Should Avoid HIIT, How Forced Reps Can Cause Muscle Loss, Ways Poor Health Prevents Body Fat Loss & More

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In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer Pump Head questions about whether certain people should avoid HIIT, if forced reps are a good idea or are too taxing on the CNS, the number of sets & reps one should do for each body part if training with full body workouts, and how poor gut health affects the metabolism and the ability to efficiently lose body fat.

• The benefits and value of the safety squat bar and the sled for the avid aging lifter. (3:18)
• The high school football update with Justin. (14:33)
• Math is not racist. (18:51)
• Why the guys are disappointed in themselves regarding some comments made in their recent interview with Melissa Urban. (20:38)
• Weird News with Sal: Homeless man with no arms stabs someone with his feet! Plus, how a man uses cherry pies for sexual kicks. (27:21)
• Sal’s incredible superpower. (32:56)
• Mind Pump reviews ‘The Tomorrow War’. (34:38)
• Have scientists figured out the mystery that is the Bermuda Triangle? (38:14)
• How the guys are looking good on camera in large part to Caldera. (43:34)
• #Quah question #1 – Should certain people avoid HIIT? Or is it a good workout for all people? (47:39)
• #Quah question #2 – What are your thoughts on forced reps with the help of a training partner? Do you guys think this is a good idea or could it be taxing on the Central Nervous System (CNS)? (58:31)
• #Quah question #3 – How many sets and reps should you do for each body part if you're training with full-body workouts? (1:05:50)
• #Quah question #4 – How does poor health affect the metabolism and your ability to efficiently lose body fat? (1:10:41)

Related Links/Products Mentioned

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• ‘Pervert hid cherry pies under women’s car tires for sexual kicks’
• Watch The Tomorrow War | Prime Video
• Loki | Disney+ Originals
• Bermuda Triangle mystery 'solved,' scientists claim
• Visit Caldera Lab for an exclusive offer for Mind Pump listeners! **Code “mindpump” at checkout for the discount**
• Why Most HIIT Programs Only Work for Short Periods of Time – Mind Pump Blog
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• MAPS Fitness Anabolic | Muscle Adaptation Programming System
• Mind Pump Podcast – YouTube
• Mind Pump Free Resources

People Mentioned

• Melissa Urban | Whole30 (@melissau) Instagram
• Paul Chek (@paul.chek) Instagram