Q & A # 2

<p>Happy New Year!! Listen in as the gang tackles questions they received over the past couple weeks. We do our best to answer questions like should you cut after a holiday weight gain, whether you should wear stretchy pants when you plan on eating a lot, and the most likely reason that you're not getting as many gains as you think you are. We hope you crack a cold one open with us and get some questions ready for next time! We also wish you well and a happy and healthy 2021! The questions we answered in this episode can be found below:</p> <p> </p> <p>Would there be much reason for a tactical athlete/firefighter to cut after THICCMAS?</p> <p>Is it a bad idea to workout on an empty stomach or is it more of a preference?</p> <p>So Brandon’s teaching practices revolve around integration of Physical Movement, Emotional Life, Sensory Perception and Cognitive Function. As human beings, what are your opinions/advice on how we can integrate exercise, nutrition and other modalities/pedagogies into a broader idea of holistic health?</p> <p>What bad thing happened to Ro at Trader Joe’s that has left him so scarred?</p> <p>How can you tell when you are ready to come back after an injury?</p> <p>Do you wear stretchy pants if you know you are going to be eating a lot of good food?</p> <p>How do things like mentality and perspective affect physical aspects such as the rate of physical maturation. So really, what (if any) connection exists between mental and physical age?</p> <p>What’s considered a “short” and “long” rest period? Why would you use one over the other?</p> <p>What fruits/vegetables/food in general do you recommend in these winter months to prevent illnesses? </p> <p>What motivates you guys as professionals to keep moving forward?</p> <p>What opinions/advice do you have about the connection between mentality and body maturation? How does one navigate the changing of biological factors such as metabolism, physical energy and conscious behavioral patterns?</p> <p>How do you get more protein for geriatric patients? W