Ep. #1150: Q&A: Hybrid Training, Chronic Sleep Deprivation & Gains, Conspiracy Theories, & More

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From the potential downsides of TRT for individuals with moderate testosterone levels to strategies for mitigating the effects of chronic sleep deprivation, in this episode, I dive into a wide array of topics based on questions from my loyal Instagram followers. 

I also get into a few “fun” ones, including updates on my new house, my most hated trends of the decade, and my favorite conspiracy theories. 🙂

As always, these questions come directly from my Instagram followers, who take advantage of my weekly Q&As in my stories. 

If you have a question you’re dying to have answered, make sure you follow me on Instagram (@muscleforlifefitness) and look out for the Q&A posts. Your question might just make it into a podcast episode!

If you like this type of episode, let me know. Send me an email (mike@muscleforlife.com) or direct message me on Instagram. And if you don’t like it, let me know that too or how you think it could be better.

Timestamps:

(0:00) – Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!

(1:26) Try Phoenix today! Go to https://ift.tt/sBAqKO6 and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points!

(3:37) Potential drawbacks of TRT if you have moderate testosterone levels

(5:43) When will you ship Legion Whey protein products to Canada?

(6:15) Is fish oil overrated?

(9:53) Legitimacy of the hybrid athlete trend

(11:01) Mitigating chronic sleep deprivation effects for gains

(15:21) New house progress update

(26:03) Legion One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip

(27:45) Most hated trend of the decade

(28:46) Increasing vascularity during a bulk

(30:07) Calculating activity levels: working sets vs. total workout time

(30:54) Favorite conspiracy or conspiracy theory?

(35:28) Plans for improving the Stacked workout app

(36:13) Why did you stop taking Legion Pulse?

(36:34) Does coffee contribute to water intake goals?

(37:14) Opinions on Hamas

(40:32) Subscribe and please share the podcast with a friend! www.muscleforlife.show

Mentioned on the Show:

Legion Phoenix: www.buylegion.com/phoenix and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points (6% cash back)!

Legion One-on-One Coaching: https://www.muscleforlife.show/vip

How to Increase Testosterone Naturally: https://legionathletics.com/how-to-increase-testosterone-naturally/

Legion Whey+: www.buylegion.com/whey and use coupon code MUSCLE to save 20% or get double reward points!

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