653: The Cost of Sacrificing Sleep for Your Workout, Eating for Macros vs. Eating to Reduce Inflammation, Transitioning to Minimalist Shoes & 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 if it more important for athletes to hit their macro count or focus on a diet that keeps inflammation at a minimum, if  working out after midnight and getting a little less sleep is better than skipping a workout, the pros and cons of having a male vs female coach for a woman and thoughts on transitioning into minimalist shoes.

Justin’s chocolate syrup bedroom experience (4:12) Sal’s challenging “tummy” gods (5:50) STD testing (8:28) Submerged under water, worst fear! (13:10) A.I. Technology taking over (17:40) Christmas outings / Favorite Christmas movies (19:56) *Update* Adam off TRT (25:13) Dallas McCarver autopsy results (33:40) What’s in the box Doug?! – Thrive Market (37:13) Quah question #1 – Is it more important for athletes to hit their macro count or focus on a diet that keeps inflammation at a minimum? (40:37) Quah question #2 - Is working out after midnight and getting a little less sleep is better than skipping a workout? (47:07) Quah question #3 - What are the pros and cons of having a male vs female coach for a woman? (54:03) Quah question #4 – What are your thoughts on transitioning into minimalist shoes? Has knee pain when he wears his thick soled shoes. (1:00:14) Related Links/Products Mentioned: Organifi (Official Mind Pump sponsor) Use the code “mindpump” for 20% off Sal’s gut reset products: Paragoned (Para smart) by Renew Life Ultimate Flora by Renew Life Activated Charcoal by Nature’s Way BBC - Earth - Would the candiru fish really eat your genitals? - BBC.com Car Safety Hammer Set of 2, Window Breaker, Seatbelt Cutter, Raniaco Emergency Escape Tool, Multi-Purpose Life-saving Auto Emergency Hammer with 1 PCS Phone Holder The FBI Warns That Car Hacking Is a Real Risk | WIRED Facebook shuts down robots after they invent their own language A Christmas Carol (2009) Elf (2003) Die Hard (1988 Uncle Buck (1989) Four Sigmatic (Official Mind Pump sponsor) Discount code “mindpump” for 15% off of your first order of health & energy boosting mushroom products Cordyceps Sinensis: 9 Cordyceps Benefits from Workout Performance to Sexual Function BREAKING: The Dallas McCarver Autopsy Has Been Released Thrive Market (Official Mind Pump sponsor) One FREE month’s membership $20 off your first three purchases of $49 or more (That’s $60 off total!) Free shipping on orders of $49 or more 11 Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Your Body – Healthline Regular Exercise Is Part of Your Job - Harvard Business Review CONFESSIONS OF A PERSONAL TRAINER – Newsweek MAPS Prime Pro Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen - Christopher McDougall (book) People Mentioned: Elon Musk (@elonmusk)  Twitter Jim Carrey (@JimCarrey)  Twitter John Candy Dallas "Big Country" McCarver (@dallasmccarver)  Instagram Arnold (@Schwarzenegger)  Twitter Tony Robbins (@TonyRobbins)  Twitter

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