Live Q&A: Artificial Sweeteners, Weight Gainer Shakes, "Healthy" Drinking, and More...

Published: Jan. 29, 2016, 3:25 p.m.

This podcast is a recording of the latest live Q&A I did over at Legion, and this time we're talking artificial sweeteners, ephedrine, weight gainers, doing research, myofascial release, and much more. If you want to get in on the next one and ask me questions, sign up here: https://legionathletics.com/qa/

03:31 \u2013 Is this good HIIT cardio: Incline at 7.5 with 10 mph on a treadmill for 10 minutes.

06:24 \u2013 When I take creatine monohydrate I get bad insomnia and have to pee 10 times a night. Is there a different form I can take?

07:50 \u2013 I just had surgery and was looking at your joint supplement Fortify. Could you comment on the effectiveness it might have after surgery?

10:27 \u2013 Most bodybuilders rag on the Bowflex, is there anything wrong with the actual system if someone is still doing low reps, heavy weights, proper form?

11:42 \u2013 What do you consider to be the ideal Carbs/Protein/Fat percentage when cutting for a female?

18:36 \u2013 How can I avoid forearm pain during bicep curls?

20:01 \u2013 When are you going to come to the dark side and do a powerlifting meet?

22:33 \u2013 Could you please address problems with artificial sweeteners?

25:47 \u2013 What's the "healthiest" way to get drunk?

28:10 \u2013 Can you comment on the use of Ephedrine HCL?

29:50 \u2013 What's your go-to method for cooking chicken?

30:32 \u2013 When carrying out research for articles, what is your go to reference for trusted information?

32:42 \u2013 Is there a certain downside to using mass gainers?

35:29 \u2013 Did you work with researchers/scientists to come up with your Legion protein?

37:26 \u2013 What's your opinion on taking cleansing diet pills for cutting?

40:03 \u2013 What's the ideal amount of time to fast for IF?

40:16 \u2013 Do you take into account the afterburn affect of HIIT when counting macros?

41:04 \u2013 What are your thoughts on myofascial release?

41:25 \u2013 Why wont you go vegan?

43:37 \u2013 If you could only shave one part of your body for your next photo shoot, what would it be?

44:06 \u2013 What do you think of Tim Ferriss and the whole life hack fitness industry?

45:47 \u2013 How often should macros be adjusted as you're cutting?

46:29 \u2013 Can women follow the Beyond Bigger Leaner Stronger program?

50:02 \u2013 Can you explain some guidelines for LISS cardio instead of HIIT?

51:14 \u2013 Any news on your app (beta) release?

53:03 \u2013 What do you think of yoga for mobility?

53:38 \u2013 Can you tell us a bit more about your affiliate programs for 2016?

57:30 \u2013 What are your thoughts on the Chest Dumbbell Pullover as a chest building exercise.

58:22 \u2013 What are your thoughts on using accessories such as wrist/lift straps, belt, knee sleeves?

1:01:41 \u2013 Any advice for dating German girls?

1:02:10 \u2013 What are your current max lifts for side lateral raises, squats, deadlifts, bench and overhead press?

1:06:24 \u2013 I'm a female NPC competitor at 16 % body fat and have been working out for almost 3 years now. Any exercise that would help my quads show?

1:10:25 \u2013 Let's say I put together a a protein bar that tastes better than Quest Bars. What is the first step to bring this product to market?

1:13:06 \u2013 Is it ALWAYS calories in vs calories out, or is it true that when people get older their metabolism lags?

1:15:09 \u2013 Why have you never been DEXA scanned?

1:18:02 \u2013 At what point in your life did you realize you wanted to start a career in the fitness industry?

1:25:04 \u2013 Is it possible for a hernia surgery to mess up the abdominal wall?

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