BCAA's on rest days between workouts?

Certifiedfamilylaw · 2016-06-29T17:31:15+00:00

I take them almost everyday. I intermittently fast in the morning so taking them first thing helps prevent loss.

Its only been about two months of regular use, however I have been able to work out for longer and with more energy than before.

The main criticism most have with BCAA's is that they are expensive for what you get. That's relative of course.

stephcurryftw · 2016-06-29T17:28:37+00:00

Waste of money. Just eat more protein.

Only exception would be if you are less than 5% bodyfat already and still cutting, low on nutrients and prepping for a bodybuilding show.

TrumpRules2016 · 2016-06-29T17:40:07+00:00

You should look into using creatine monohydrate if you don't already. It actually helps for recovery. Look for ones that are creapure. It's the highest quality and still pretty darn cheap per serving and is something I recommend to anybody who goes to the gym.

http://nobrainermuscle.com/creatine-benefits/

http://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-creatine-powder-creapure-2-2-lbs-1000-g

http://www.inboxfitness.com/universal-nutrition-creatine-1000-g.htm

quicklogaccount · 2016-06-29T18:12:16+00:00

BCAAs: They're expensive and the perk about them is how quickly they're available for rebuilding muscle. They'll certainly not be put to waste if taken between work outs but it'll probably be none better than whey or simply eating protein.

Creatine: This is something that makes you able to work out harder and rebuild faster, but the idea with is keeping yourself saturated, so you DO take it on off days. It does make you a bit swollen, heavier and it demands you to drink a whole lot more of water.
When it comes to the swollen bit, you have to try it and see if you think the result is acceptable. I don't like it on me, it makes my pants a bit tight, but I don't give a lot of shit about it. Most guys dig it.
As for the heavier bit and need of more water, it's about what you do. If you fight, the weight might be an issue, if you run, being heavier will slow you down, if you do anything in which keeping hydrated is an issue, such as long distance runs, you should just avoid it.

RedditAdminsSuck_88 · 2016-06-29T18:26:23+00:00

Only useful if you are intermittent fasting

rubenbrasil · 2016-06-29T18:45:27+00:00

Only when cutting, take it every day. If you are bulking, dont take them.

ouselesso · 2016-06-29T21:25:47+00:00

If you are cutting, take them. If you are bulking, yes they help but I'd save money and just eat more protein.

I would highly recommend creatine monohydrate. It's one of the safest most researched supplements out there. You don't need to cycle it, just take 5g a day. Creatine is found in meat, so dont buy into the cycle hype. You dont cycle on and off eating steaks. I'm of the preworkout camp, I stack it with my preworkout before the gym.

adam_varg · 2016-06-30T22:44:06+00:00

Creatine is proven to work. A little but it does. Lower doses 3-5g a day are enough. It give you more strenght and some water in muscles so they look bigger. Take it everyday.

BCAA as far as research goes doesnt work if you eat enough. But they do work for me, 10g+ in water during first third of training and i get more energy. They are least worth it even it they would work due to cost.

If you do 8+rep sets take beta alanine, 3.5g everyday. Its proven to work as creatine, it dull burns from lactic acid build up and you get like one extra rep.

Citrulline (6g), arginine (2) everyday will give you better erection and liiitle bit more blood into muscles which is suppposed to enhance workout. I feel mine are better.

All above most propably give you some boost, but we are talking about single percents.

Examine.com is site where you find whatever you need about supplements.

Title	BCAA's on rest days between workouts?
Author	Demaon7
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Date	June 29, 2016 5:14 PM UTC (10 years ago)
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