Question: “We all know that it’s essential for anyone who trains hard to recover sufficiently to continuously improve their performance and physique. What do you recommend for optimal recovery between one workout and the next, and is there anything special you like to do?” Well, the idea is that the second you get out of the gym, you […]
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You have also likely heard of ‘HMB’ which is a derivative of leucine. In fact the above pathway requires that you have an enzyme that converts leucine to HMB to activate the mTOR signaling. In most young males this is not a limiting factor and your body does this quite efficiently after training. With age […]
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Leucine is the most important of the BCAAs. When it comes to signaling muscle building (protein synthesis), Leucine is King – it has been shown to increase protein synthesis by up to 145%! In terms of direct effect, it may be the single most important amino acid for hypertrophy. As stated, leucine is one of […]
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In terms of exercise performance and recovery, few amino acids get the notable mention that BCAA’s do. While glutamine is the most abundant single amino acid in muscle tissue, BCAA’s are the most abundant type of amino acid in muscle tissue. BCAAs are proteinogenic amino acids (amino acids that are precursors to proteins) so they […]
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Submitted by MI40 Nation Ambassador Jonathan Klinvex Ingredients: 2 cups almond, coconut, or almond/coconut blend milk (sweetened or unsweetened if it makes you feel better, but it won’t change anything lol) 2 cups rolled oats 2 scoops vanilla whey isolate 2 ripe frozen bananas 1/2 cup maple syrup Directions: 1. Put milk, oats, and whey […]
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Submitted by MI40 Nation member Robert (@Lifeforce) Ingredients: 16 ounces Organic 365 (or other brand) egg whites 2 packets of organic flax oatmeal 10 ounces organic frozen wild blueberries 5 grams Leucine 5 grams Glutamine Directions: 1. Combine in blender and blend for 60 seconds. Enjoy!
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Post-training is your most insulin sensitive time of day and the time when your body can use carbs the most effectively. To be the most anabolic, you have to have carbs post-training, so if hypertrophy is your goal, post-workout carbs are a must. The function of post-workout carbohydrates: Replenish Glycogen Levels: Muscle glycogen levels are […]
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INGREDIENTS 2 scoops of vanilla whey protein powder 1⁄2 cup of dextrose or maltodextrin 1 banana 1⁄2 cup strawberries 16 oz of water (or low fat milk to increase calories if need be) DIRECTIONS in a blender, simply combine all ingredients until smooth. __________ Calories (per serving): 785 / Protein: 56g / Carbs: 138g / […]
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INGREDIENTS 2 scoops of chocolate whey protein 1⁄2 cup of dextrose or maltodextrin 1⁄4 tsp Peppermint extract 16 oz of water (or low fat milk to increase calories if need be) DIRECTIONS In a blender, simply combine all ingredients until smooth. __________ Calories (per serving): 616 / Protein: 54g / Carbs: 100g / Fat: 0g
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From Dave Ruel’s ‘Anabolic Cookbook’ Servings: 1 INGREDIENTS – 2 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein – 1 Banana – 1/2 cup oatmeal (measured dry, cooked in water) – 1/2 cup Bran Flakes – 350 ml Water – Zest from half a lemon – 25g Dextrose (only Post-Workout) DIRECTIONS Blend and Enjoy! __________ Calories: 478 / Protein: 56g […]
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