jks1
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- Aug 30, 2015
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Does anyone have any experience of taking BCAAs during long workouts ?
I train full body, followed by a HIIT session on the bike, with the aim of physique transformation/strength and lean mass gains.
Workouts are generally great and I regularly hit PRs, but about to experiment with BCAAs, taking them halfway into the workout with the idea of an energy boost midworkout and to prevent catabolism. (Which, despite the 3hr+ workouts I dont seem to experience as if I was going catabolic then I wouldnt progress so regularly and steadily.....as an example, I've increased bent legged deads over the course of a year from 20 reps with 390 lbs to 20 reps with 440 lbs - these arent noob gains, been training for years on and off......or am I wrong ? Can you still go catabolic while getting stronger ?...Seems nonsensical but perhaps I'm missing something ?)
I'm 46, 6' tall, est 15% bf and currently supplementing with creatine monohydrate and liver tabs.
Have also been implementing a daily '16/8' intermittent fasting protocol now for months with pleasing results, seemingly no reduction in progress and appear to be both steadily burning fat and building strength and muscle.
Any hints, tips, advice or personal experience i would be very grateful for.
Thanks
I train full body, followed by a HIIT session on the bike, with the aim of physique transformation/strength and lean mass gains.
Workouts are generally great and I regularly hit PRs, but about to experiment with BCAAs, taking them halfway into the workout with the idea of an energy boost midworkout and to prevent catabolism. (Which, despite the 3hr+ workouts I dont seem to experience as if I was going catabolic then I wouldnt progress so regularly and steadily.....as an example, I've increased bent legged deads over the course of a year from 20 reps with 390 lbs to 20 reps with 440 lbs - these arent noob gains, been training for years on and off......or am I wrong ? Can you still go catabolic while getting stronger ?...Seems nonsensical but perhaps I'm missing something ?)
I'm 46, 6' tall, est 15% bf and currently supplementing with creatine monohydrate and liver tabs.
Have also been implementing a daily '16/8' intermittent fasting protocol now for months with pleasing results, seemingly no reduction in progress and appear to be both steadily burning fat and building strength and muscle.
Any hints, tips, advice or personal experience i would be very grateful for.
Thanks