Tuesday 30 December 2014

Enhance your work-out with BCAA Supplements

Continuing the theme of supplements to enhance your fitness, exercise, weight loss, toning or just your well-being programme, here is a further article from Bryen Hooper offering some good advice & guidance on the subject - and sourced through 'articles base'(http://www.articlesbase.com/nutrition-articles/enhance-your-performance-with-bcaa-workout-supplements-7107761.html). As stated previously - do your research and be thorough - either on the Internet, or at a local strode where you can source these products, or through your gym and/or PT. There is no reason why you should not be well informed and get the best advice for your very specific needs and goals.


Whenever we think of bodybuilding, the first person that comes to our minds is Arnold Schwarzenegger. For most of the aspiring bodybuilders, Schwarzenegger is their inspiration as he is the genuine sports celebrity. Everyone wants to be fit but for some people, bodybuilding is a passion. They give all their time and effort to have a well-sculpted body for which they have a burning desire.

A proper diet and a strict workout regime offers you the basics for anyone looking to get a well-toned body. But at times, it is essential to take additional supplements for better results. One of the best supplements that most fitness freaks use these days is the BCAA workout supplement. Made up of three amino acids - Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine, BCAA or Branch Amino Acids help in muscle repair and growth.

Without supplementing the body with amino acids, the proteins in the body break down when you work out intensely, thereby resulting in muscle loss. Out of the total 20 amino acids that the body needs, about half of the amino acids are not essential. The rest of the essential amino acids are obtained from food and supplements. Of these, the aforesaid three BCAAs are the most important for muscle recovery.

When is the best time to take BCAA supplements?
An important question that often comes to the minds of bodybuilders is: What is the most appropriate time to take BCAA supplements to boost their performance? Well, most of your colleagues and trainers say that you should take these supplements either before, during or after a workout. To be honest, this is a very vague advice as it does not give a clear idea about the results to expect. Let's help you out by analysing the benefits of taking these supplements before, during and after your workout regime.

Before workout : if you train in the morning before eating your breakfast, then it is advisable to take BCAA workout supplements before you start your workout. Research has shown that taking these supplements before workouts reduces fatigue, which will help you perform better.

During workout : another option you can try is taking bodybuilding supplements during your workout regime. In fact, taking these supplements during the workout is a great way to give nourishment to your muscles when the body needs it most. Thus, taking BCAA during a training session reduces fatigue.

After workout : if you get exhausted after your workout session, then it is best for you to take BCAA supplements after the workout. Taking the supplements after your training will help in muscle recovery and repair. The supplements help the muscle fibres in healing. During your workout regime, the increased levels of serotonin can cause fatigue. Many studies have proven that taking BCAA supplements during workout helps in reducing the level of serotonin thereby reducing exercise fatigue.

BCAA supplementation according to your workout regime will help you in getting better results. To enhance your performance and achieve the ideal body for which you have been working out, take the supplements during ideal times according to your workout regime.

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