BCAA during workouts?

[TapSnap 357]

So I was at the gym today and I stopped and talked to one of the trainers that about what I should drink during a workout. Right now I drink Isopure during my workouts. He said I should drink BCAA powder.

Does anyone use this or know anything about it?

Thanks,

John

[LifetimeLoser 208]

yep. my fitness trainer recommended it too. I drink the usp labs watermelon which is pretty good. bcaa stands for branch chain amino acids (protein is made up of amino acids) and the idea is that when you are doing intense weight training you are essentially breaking down and tearing muscles. Bcaa's help your recovery time and provide those amino acids for rebuilding muscles. We often lack all the amino acids for muscle building purely from the Protein we eat.

I take this before my workout and noticed I have more energy.

I started taking this after I started intense weight training and would get some serious doms. I started drinking electrolyte based drinks and then moved on to this product. It seems to help, but like with all supplements it isn't governed by the fda so who really knows right?

I do believe in supplementation (my opionion), but my trainer who is part of my wls program (not my fitness trainer at the gym) doesn't believe in any supplementation. So there are some different opinions out there.

I would also do a little bit of research on when to take it and the other supplements that promote the effectiveness of bcaas (biotin, chromium).

All in all, I like taking it. I think it helps my recovery and the one I take actually tastes good.

[aroundhky 1,174]

I've read that BCAA's are good for recovery and to help retain muscle during times of stress (caloric deficit, high intensity exercise, etc). But most Protein shakes/powders already have the Branched Chain Amino Acids of leucine, isoleucine and valine in them. I don't know for sure, but I'm guessing Isopure already has these amino acids. If so, they'll list all of the amino acids on the label and these 3 aminos will probably be on there. If the BCAA's are already in your Protein Shake, you can just keep taking the protein shake. Unless you just want these 3 amino acids without all of the others.....that's when you'd take just BCAAs.