Start taking BCAAs?

[Belwas]

Ive trained for about 3 years only ever drinking a protein shake a day until a few months ago when I stepped up my diet properly.

Someone at the gym recommended BCAAs, in particular Scivation Xtend. Are they worth the extra daily cost?

Also, any other recommendactions? (UK)

[mtpaquette]

It depends on how you are planning on using them in all honesty. If you aren't using them correctly it pretty much just becomes flavored water.






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[Belwas]

It depends on how you are planning on using them in all honesty. If you aren't using them correctly it pretty much just becomes flavored water.




in b4 dasbunker <33

Pre and post workout? However im supposed to!

[AntonyC]

no need if you're getting in enough protein.

[mtpaquette]

If you are training fasted I would definitely suggest them. However if you are eating a solid pre and post work out meal, and not working out for 3 hours intensely, I wouldn't really suggest them.

[Belwas]

Diets now spot on.

Ideal cheers. Would give reps but they don't count!

[mtpaquette]

You'll have a couple once you hit post 50 now

[craigm85]

It depends on how you are planning on using them in all honesty. If you aren't using them correctly it pretty much just becomes flavored water.






in b4 dasbunker <33

Whats the correct way to use them?

[mtpaquette]

When your body is in a fasted state is when they are the most beneficial. They can be very useful when you have a calorie deficit, but if you're eating a meal 60 minutes before you lift, lift for 45-60 mins and then go home and eat a post work out meal then you won't be getting anything out of the BCAAs.

[craigm85]

cool thanks, yeah i get to gym at 4am,so i dont eat b4 i go.

i picked some up last week, as they were cheap.

i spend about 1.5hours at gym, and i dont eat till 30min to an hour after i get out of gym

[MMMKAYMAN1769]

Taking BCAA's while working out anything is a good idea

[ckozeluh]

When I am cutting weight and at a huge calorie deficit I defiantly think the help. Also when I do cardio and train immediately after they are great. It is a basic supplement that I believe have helped me push when I am not getting enough food.