Athletes who are searching for ways to bulk up and lean out should certainly ensure optimal intakes of BCAA from their food and, as it may be difficult to get the recommended 8-16g of leucine/day from protein alone, consider using BCAA supplements if the diet is lacking. Further, additional targeted BCAA supplementation (during and/or post-exercise) may offer additional benefits in terms of increasing lean body mass.
A question for JB, or others…
Would taking 3 BCAA pills right after working out ALONG WITH surge provide any extra benefit, or are there enough BCAA’s in surge to begin with?
Would it just be better to take them preworkout or a few minutes before your PC meal an hour after your workout?
While Christian and Chad probably represent two ends of the BCAA dose spectrum, nutritionist John Berardi’s preferences lie somewhere in the middle.
For muscle gain or athletic performance, John recommends:
Non-Training Days: 4 Biotest BCAA tablets (roughly 5 grams), 2 or 3 times a day, split evenly throughout the day.
Training days: 4 Biotest BCAA tablets upon waking, 4 tablets during training, and 4 tablets after training, the two latter doses being in addition to a serving of Biotest’s Surge."
So I guess that means he recommends taking it with the Surge PWO.
While Christian and Chad probably represent two ends of the BCAA dose spectrum, nutritionist John Berardi’s preferences lie somewhere in the middle.
For muscle gain or athletic performance, John recommends:
Non-Training Days: 4 Biotest BCAA tablets (roughly 5 grams), 2 or 3 times a day, split evenly throughout the day.
Training days: 4 Biotest BCAA tablets upon waking, 4 tablets during training, and 4 tablets after training, the two latter doses being in addition to a serving of Biotest’s Surge."
So I guess that means he recommends taking it with the Surge PWO.[/quote]
What are Christian and Chad’s position on the dosing spectrum?
[quote]Lejes wrote:
JNG wrote:
from the BCAA write-up:
"John Berardi’s BCAA Protocols
While Christian and Chad probably represent two ends of the BCAA dose spectrum, nutritionist John Berardi’s preferences lie somewhere in the middle.
For muscle gain or athletic performance, John recommends:
Non-Training Days: 4 Biotest BCAA tablets (roughly 5 grams), 2 or 3 times a day, split evenly throughout the day.
Training days: 4 Biotest BCAA tablets upon waking, 4 tablets during training, and 4 tablets after training, the two latter doses being in addition to a serving of Biotest’s Surge."
So I guess that means he recommends taking it with the Surge PWO.
What are Christian and Chad’s position on the dosing spectrum?