Listen "Ep. 38-Supplement Science, Body Composition, Natural Bodybuilding w/ Eric Trexler"
Episode Synopsis
Please welcome my guest Eric Trexler on the podcast today! Eric is a natural bodybuilder, PhD Student at UNC Chapel Hill, and he lives and breathes his passion.
What we discuss:
-How he got into research
-Research limitations
-5:30: Caffeine effects on performance and strength; Potential genetic assessment?
-14:15:Creatine research and clinical outcomes future
-17:10: Beta-alanine, beneficial? (Best for high intensity outputs, intermittent work)
-20:00: Nitric Oxide: How it can help it, how much to take, and what kind? (Citrulline Malate, Citrulline, Nitrate)
-29:00: Different vitamins and minerals in different produce- Go Fresh? Frozen? Canned? What is best? Organic or conventional?
-33:20: Body composition- Best analysis for measuring body comp? What to remember when reading research with body composition claims!!
-43:00: Contest Physiological changes; About his natural bodybuilding prep
-57:00:Carb cycling, refeeds- what works? Everyone is different!
Eric's website:
http://trexlerfitness.wordpress.com
My website:
www.upliftfit.org
IG: @faithandfit @upliftfitnutrition
Twitter: @laceyadunn
What we discuss:
-How he got into research
-Research limitations
-5:30: Caffeine effects on performance and strength; Potential genetic assessment?
-14:15:Creatine research and clinical outcomes future
-17:10: Beta-alanine, beneficial? (Best for high intensity outputs, intermittent work)
-20:00: Nitric Oxide: How it can help it, how much to take, and what kind? (Citrulline Malate, Citrulline, Nitrate)
-29:00: Different vitamins and minerals in different produce- Go Fresh? Frozen? Canned? What is best? Organic or conventional?
-33:20: Body composition- Best analysis for measuring body comp? What to remember when reading research with body composition claims!!
-43:00: Contest Physiological changes; About his natural bodybuilding prep
-57:00:Carb cycling, refeeds- what works? Everyone is different!
Eric's website:
http://trexlerfitness.wordpress.com
My website:
www.upliftfit.org
IG: @faithandfit @upliftfitnutrition
Twitter: @laceyadunn
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