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2021-07-05 00:37:12 What are BCAAs? Pt. 2

If you’re an athlete or bodybuilder, you may take oral supplements of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) to try to help with recovery from workouts and enhance athletic performance.

Studies suggest that BCAAs may prevent muscle breakdown during exercise. But they are not likely to help with athletic performance.

For the most part, current scientific literature suggests that BCAAs are a waste of your money. Of course, BCAAs are essential to ingest daily, but many protein sources already provide BCAAs. Even better, they also give you the other 6 EAAs that work – synergistically – to help with muscle-building.

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2021-07-02 20:48:06 What are BCAAs? Pt. 1

Branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) are essential nutrients. They are proteins found in food. Your muscles "burn" these amino acids for energy.

The names of the specific amino acids that make up the branched-chain amino acids are leucine, isoleucine, and valine. The term branched-chain simply refers to their chemical structure.

BCAAs also may be taken in supplements. In some cases, health care providers may deliver BCAAs intravenously.

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2021-06-30 23:44:57 Too old to exercise?

That is a big myth. You are never too old to benefit from exercise. In fact, there are many upsides to staying fit as you get older.

Studies show that elderly people can reduce their risk for high blood pressure, diabetes, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and mental decline with a prescribed exercise program.

For the most benefits, your overall routine should include aerobics, strenght training, balance, and flexibility, but remember that high intensity activities aren’t necessary.

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2021-06-28 23:12:57 "New passions can develop over time, especially when you
have the right guidance [...], from the right person [...].

It might take a few days, or it might take a few months, but if you keep
showing up, you will learn to love the gym. You’ll learn to love the gym and gain a new passion for results you WILL start to see. And even on those days when you don’t love the gym, you love your goals, and you have a passion for achieving your dream body. So I know you will keep showing up."

-Greg Doucette

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2021-06-23 17:51:42 “Don’t count the days, make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali was as skilled with words as he was in the ring. His poignant sayings about sports and life figure to remain iconic for generations to come alongside the lore of his historic fights.

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2021-06-21 23:45:40 Can you turn fat into muscle?

Fat and muscle are completely different types of tissue. One does not turn into the other.

Turning fat into muscle is physiologically impossible, as muscle and fat are made up of different cells. A good analogy to this would be that you cannot turn a banana into an apple — they’re two separate things.

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2021-06-16 21:46:08 Soreness vs pain

When experiencing discomfort, it is important to understand the difference between exercise-related muscular soreness and pain.

Muscular soreness is a healthy and expected result of exercise. Pain may be indicative of injury. But pain is personal, and the degree of injury does not always equal the degree of pain.

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2021-06-15 00:02:11 Uses & Effectiveness of beta-alanine

• Athletic performance. Taking beta-alanine can modestly improve some measures of athletic performance. However, not all research shows positive effects with beta-alanine on athletic performance. Some scientists think that beta-alanine might help to improve the amount of exercise done but not how well it is done.

• Physical performance in elderly adults. Some research shows that taking beta-alanine supplements improves physical performance and delays muscle tiredness in older adults.

Side effects have not been reported with moderate doses of beta-alanine. High doses can cause flushing and tingling.

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