Can you talk about the science and practical application of amino acids?
Specifically the following issues:
1. At least two companies are selling Essential Amino Acids. They suggest that it is similar to essential fatty acids in that you need them as external sources and they can't be made by the body.
2. Some people suggest using BCAAS throughout the day to prevent catabolism while in a caloric deficit while others say that it will slow fat loss due to an insulin response.
3. If allowed legally, can you explain the study that was done while you owned scivation?
1) IF you only get them from free form aminos. If you have adequate protein in your diet, all you need is BCAA intra workout.
2) It all comes down to caloric balance and I will argue the MPS affect throughout the day overrides any minor caloric intake. BUT, intraworkout is its greatest application.
3) No problem!
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Sciatica pain
Will I lose what gains i have if I have to drop the weight because of frequent sciatica pain. feel my gym sessions are going backwards . Been changing my training to more seated movement's, standing barbell shrugs are a shuffle also along other standing movements.
It is probably due to TOO MANY SEATED MOVEMENTS! Focus on closed chain like squats and deadlifts. Read this: https://content.tigerfitness.com/knee-low-back-pain-exercises/
4 days is usually a sweet spot! Read this: https://content.tigerfitness.com/dorian-yates-training-frequency/
FIBER QUSSTION
What's your take on how much fiber to take in each day? I hear anything more than 30g effects testosterone negativily and that fiber should be anywhere from 15-30g. Is this true?
Fat loss approach
What would be a more intelligent approach when approaching fat loss, to keep calories roughly the same and progressively increase cardio, or keep cardio roughly the same and decrease calories? I'm curious to know where the point of too much cardio is.
That is one option, but sooner or later you will have to decrease calories.
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