BCAAs - are they worth it?

mrmark · 01-21-2006, 09:38 AM

My dad (aged ~58) has been training since he was 18. He used to put on mass easily but these past 10 years he's been only maintaining.

Recently, he's read about the benefits of Leucine and so is now thinking of buying BCAAs (on top of his 1 or 2 day protein shake).

Are they worth it? Do they work?

I would really appreciate any help on this.

Robboe · 01-21-2006, 09:43 AM

I use Scivation's Xtend frequently. I love it.

mrmark · 01-21-2006, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robboe

I use Scivation's Xtend frequently. I love it.

oh cool! when do you take it or does it not matter?

Robboe · 01-21-2006, 09:53 AM

I use really high doses, but you could use a lot less to great benefit.

I have a serving of xtend with 4 of my 5 daily meals, and 2 serving when i train. So thats like 4 on off-days and 6 on training days.

Even if you had a serving with your largest carb meal of the day and 2 servings in a 2lt bottle that you drink before and during training, you'll be good.

If you're still classed as a "new lifter", you don't need to spend your money on it though.

topolo · 01-21-2006, 10:53 AM

What if you are classified as a "new hetero"?

**gopro** · 01-21-2006, 08:33 PM

musclepump · 01-21-2006, 09:00 PM

I take BCAA's in tablet form. I pop them like candy. Love 'em.

redman12 · 01-21-2006, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by musclepump

I take BCAA's in tablet form. I pop them like candy. Love 'em.

couldnt have said it any better myself

mrmark · 01-22-2006, 02:56 AM

Cheers everyone!

Hlanderr · 01-22-2006, 10:37 AM

shit man.... smashed cheers at 5 am and your already awake

save some of that sobriety for the football games today will ya please?

Flakko · 01-22-2006, 11:11 AM

I use Scivation Xtend myself. I use 3 scoops pre w/o and 3 more with my lunch.

01-21-2006, 09:38 AM	#1
mrmark Londoner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 999 Photos: 1	BCAAs - are they worth it? My dad (aged ~58) has been training since he was 18. He used to put on mass easily but these past 10 years he's been only maintaining. Recently, he's read about the benefits of Leucine and so is now thinking of buying BCAAs (on top of his 1 or 2 day protein shake). Are they worth it? Do they work? I would really appreciate any help on this.
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01-21-2006, 09:43 AM	#2
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,151	I use Scivation's Xtend frequently. I love it.
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01-21-2006, 09:53 AM	#4
Robboe Designer Supplements Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Newcastle Posts: 5,151	I use really high doses, but you could use a lot less to great benefit. I have a serving of xtend with 4 of my 5 daily meals, and 2 serving when i train. So thats like 4 on off-days and 6 on training days. Even if you had a serving with your largest carb meal of the day and 2 servings in a 2lt bottle that you drink before and during training, you'll be good. If you're still classed as a "new lifter", you don't need to spend your money on it though.
	Being held down by The Man

01-21-2006, 08:33 PM	#6
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01-21-2006, 09:00 PM	#7
musclepump Celebrity PersonalTrainer Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,664 Photos: 128	I take BCAA's in tablet form. I pop them like candy. Love 'em.
	Let's all join together and SPEAK ENGLISH IN AMERICA.

01-22-2006, 02:56 AM	#9
mrmark Londoner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 999 Photos: 1	Cheers everyone!
	I love it when a plan comes together.

01-22-2006, 10:37 AM	#10
Hlanderr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 774	shit man.... smashed cheers at 5 am and your already awake save some of that sobriety for the football games today will ya please?
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01-22-2006, 11:11 AM	#11
Flakko Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NY Posts: 576 Photos: 8	I use Scivation Xtend myself. I use 3 scoops pre w/o and 3 more with my lunch.

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